Connect Providence http://connectprovidence.org Connecting People to the City of Providence Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:56:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Spring/Summer Steel Yard Enrollment Open! http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2010/02/23/springsummer-steel-yard-enrollment-open/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2010/02/23/springsummer-steel-yard-enrollment-open/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:09:38 +0000 Owen Johnson http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1156 Registration is now open for the Steel Yard’s Spring / Summer Course Season!

Check out their courses page for the full lineup of offerings in Welding, Ceramics,Blacksmithing, Jewelry, and Glass. In addition to their regular introductory courses you’ll find some great new opportunities like:

  • Building Bike Trailers
  • Stained Glass
  • Hollowware
  • Glass Casting
  • Making Jewelry: Becoming a Small Business

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I HEART PROVIDENCE

I HEART PROVIDENCE

Connect Providence and Providence Monthly invite you to gather at Providence City Hall (25 Dorrance St) from 6-8pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010 for the second annual I HEART PROVIDENCE.

I HEART PROVIDENCE is an outwardly expressed who’s-who celebration of people’s love for Rhode Island’s capital. The event is open to the public and features complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live musical performances inside Providence City Hall, followed by an after party at nearby Aspire Restaurant, 311 Westminster Street.

“I HEART PROVIDENCE provides a way for people to show their love for our great city,” says event creator Mike Ritz, “Thousands of people inside and outside Rhode Island viewed the online video created from our private confessionals at last year’s event. This year, New Urban Arts and PhotoBooth Planet are assisting us with an on-site project that will be created by each attendee. We call it, ‘Give Your Heart to Providence.’”

In partnership with One Financial Plaza (Providence’s second largest

One Financial Plaza's Big Heart

One Financial Plaza's Big Heart

building, aka the Hospital Trust Building), local artist Carla Ricci will brighten the Providence skyline by arranging light from the building’s windows to create an oversized heart from the 17th-22nd floor which will be viewed by the whole city.

“About a block from City Hall, the One Financial Plaza heart will be seen from I-95 and serve as a beacon to everyone taking part in the festivities on February 11th. Plus, it will serve as a symbol of everyone’s monumental love for the city on Valentine’s Day. Providence, will you be our Valentine?” asks Ritz.

Food for I HEART PROVIDENCE is provided by Ebisu, El Rancho Grande and Hudson Street Deli. Desserts are provided by Cutie Pies, Sin Custom Cakes, and Tip C Cupcakes. Miss Wensday & The New Medicinals will dazzle attendees with great live musical performances throughout the night. Cash bars provided by the RI Convention Center. Arts and crafts provided by Queen of Hearts Providence. Providence trivia will be provided by Quahog.org. Video documentary of the event to be produced by The 989 Project.

See last year’s video, The People’s Confessions.

Sign up for I HEART PROVIDENCE on facebook HERE!

RSVP to EVENT

About I HEART PROVIDENCE
I HEART PROVIDENCE is Connect Providence’s signature event to further connect the people inside the city to the people outside of the city and state. This event is celebrated on the Thursday before Valentine’s Day at City Hall annually.

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The Iron Pour
Friday, October 30th
Doors at 6 PM
Performance from 7:00 – 8:30
Admission: $7
Rain Date: Saturday, October 31st
The Steel Yard
27 Sims Ave
Providence, RI, 02909
(401) 273-7101
Watch the Iron Guild fire up their furnaces for the 4th annual molten metal spectacular. In the past they’ve brought us fiery hearts, zombie kings, and glowing skulls. This year…pumpkin casting and a giant flaming Jack-O-Lantern!

Music provided by Empty House Cooperative.

Enjoy hot cider, doughnuts, and wood-fired pizza while you take in the performance. The event will also feature a bowl sale by the Steel Yard Ceramic Artist Cooperative.

We are looking for volunteers, contact Jackson at  jackson@thesteelyard.org or (401) 273-7101 if you are interested in helping out.

Please call or e-mail our office with any questions at 401-273-7101 or contact@thesteelyard.org.

]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/the-iron-pour/feed/ 0 AUDITIONS FOR A NEW IMPROVISATION TROUPE IN PROVIDENCE http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:23:11 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/?p=1137 Although I am interested in verbal communication, this troupe will first focus on physical communication. The manipulation of props, movement, clowning and juggling. You don’t have to be a skilled juggler to audition. Only someone who is interested exploring possibilities, can take direction and wants to have fun.

Together we will develop improvisation games, hone our skills, and, if we feel ready, we will explore public places to perform. My hope is that we can develop an improvisation show that can be performed inside and at outside venues.

Auditions: October 24 from 10-1
October 28 from 8-9
Place: Perishable Theater
Empire Street, Providence, Right next to AS220
To reserve a half hour audition slot:
e-mail Marvin Novogrodski at: marv@marvmarv.com
Marvin Novogrodski, a Rhode Island artist, is a 20-year veteran of the Everett Dance Theatre. He has collaborated on all their evening concerts and have toured throughout the USA with the company. He currents tours 3 children’s shows under the guise of Marvelous Marvin. Check out his web site at www.marvmarv.com.

DO NOT BOTHER PERISHABLE THEATER ADMINISTRATIVES REGARDING THIS PROJECT. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT TO ME AT THE E-MAIL ABOVE.
]]> http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/19/auditions-for-a-new-improvisation-troupe-in-providence/feed/ 1 The results are in… Providence scores HIGH! http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/07/the-results-are-in-providence-scores-high/ http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/07/the-results-are-in-providence-scores-high/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:37:55 +0000 Mike Ritz http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2009/10/07/the-results-are-in-providence-scores-high/ The people have voted and Travel + Leisure has published the results. Providence scored high in many categories. It probably comes as no surprise that our food and airport are getting top ranks.

CHECK IT OUT!

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