Our very own in the news…
Connect Providence founder, Owen Johnson, is interviewed in the Technology Five Questions Column of the Providence Business News.
Military Interrogator Speaks at Johnson & Wales University
October 7, 2008 by Owen Johnson
Filed under Events, People
Connect Providence Member Crowned
August 7, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Connect Providence, People
Congratulations to Barbara Lee for representing Rhode Island and being crowned Mrs. American Queen in the 2008 American Queen Beauty Pageant.
Barbara Lee, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was raised by her Puerto Rican mother and her Chinese-born stepfather from Jamaican. At age five Barbara’s father accepted work in California, where Barbara spent her entire youth. Barbara dove into the California film industry after graduating Diamond Bar in 1984. She was a series regular on In The Heat of the Night before becoming a stunt double for Halle Berry, Vanessa Williams and many others in television and film. Her most recent work includes Underdog, Game Plan, Dan In The Real Life and The Surrogates.
From her youth as a candy striper to her volunteer work in homeless shelters and hospitals as a Los Angeles Raider’s cheerleader, charity has always been a prevalent theme and an integral part of Barbara’s life and, in many cases, her work. Barbara has volunteered with the Cranston Chamber, the Hispanic Chamber, Sophia Academy, AIDS Care Ocean State, and the Genesis Center where she presently serves as a board member and the Food For Thought Committee Chair.
I was a rootless city-dweller
July 29, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art & Culture, People, Places
I read a reply from someone recently who commented that while Restaurant Week(s) is a good idea it’s not convincing enough to stop people from leaving the capitol city in search of a tranquil refreshing coastal setting during July. What is this “Rest of Rhode Island” of which locals speak?
Looking for something to do this weekend?
May 5, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art & Culture, Events, Family, People
FREE FUN FOR THE FAMILY
620 Potters Ave, Providence
Saturday, May 10th From 10am-2pm
Experience over 20 different cultures at The Genesis Center’s Cultural Fair:
- 7 traditional dance performances representing Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Liberia and Nicaragua
- Children’s Games & Activities: Ring Toss, Sand Tables, Musical Chairs, Providence Police Car and Fire Truck Visit
- Raffles
- Haitian Art Exhibit by Painter Ketsia Louis
- Food! Ice Cream (even better food)! Prizes!
Genesis Center
25th Anniversary Dinner & Independent Man Awards
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Reception: 6pm
Dinner & Awards Presentation: 7pm
Tickets: $100
Co-Hosted by Sister Angela Daniels & Father Dan Trainor
Featuring Keynote Speaker J. R. Gonzales - Immediate past chair of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will share his insight into education, workforce development and the Hispanic marketplace.
Award Recipients include Bill Piacentini, Shuyan Zhang, Serena Conley, Guido Gaeta, Sister Anna Illingsworth, Sandra Del Sesto and The Philanthropic Educational Organization for Women
Call 401-781-6110 or Click here for more details