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Friday, November 6

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

36 Market Street
Warren, RI

A new group exhibit hosted by Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will explore the architecture of community, fractals and art’s relationship to the harmonic order of the universe. The exhibition runs October 1 – November 7 at IMAGO Gallery, …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

For four decades, the Rhode Island Open has been one of the state's longest-running open calls for artists. A chance for painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers of every kind to show their work side by side. This fall, Warwick Center …

Saturday, November 7

Discover Blithewold Differently

9:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Step away from the distractions of everyday life and give yourself time to slow down, feel calmer and refreshed, and reconnect with the natural world. You’ll explore Blithewold’s gardens and grounds through a series of guided activities that …

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

Marvelous Maples with Joe Verstandig

11:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Nothing enriches the soul quite like an afternoon walk surrounded by beautiful autumnal colors! Join Joe Verstandig, the Living Collections Manager at Newport Tree Conservancy (and former Blithewold staff member), for a tree walk centered around the …

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

36 Market Street
Warren, RI

A new group exhibit hosted by Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will explore the architecture of community, fractals and art’s relationship to the harmonic order of the universe. The exhibition runs October 1 – November 7 at IMAGO Gallery, …

Historical Fiction: Family History as Catalyst

2:00 PM
Your family history—or someone else's—may contain the spark for your next novel or short story. In this three-week workshop, participants will explore story-making by drawing from family history to explore questions from the past, such as: What …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

For four decades, the Rhode Island Open has been one of the state's longest-running open calls for artists. A chance for painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers of every kind to show their work side by side. This fall, Warwick Center …

Sunday, November 8

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

The Holiday Flea at Farm Fresh

11:00 AM

10 Sims Ave
Providence, RI

Join us indoors for the Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall from November through the Holidays with 75+ local indie makers, artisans, vintage vendors, food trucks, hot fresh local coffee and spirits, craft beer and cocktails, ice cream, baked goods, and …

Tuesday, November 10

Blithewold Homeschool Days

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Blithewold Homeschool Days Last Tuesday of the Month October 27 – June 29 10 AM – 12 PM Location: Education Space Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from October through June, for fun (and educational) hands-on …

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

Wednesday, November 11

Fall Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations, learn the basics of watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you learn new techniques and work on developing your …

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

How to Split and Store your Dahlias

11:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

We are often asked how we store our dahlias at the end of the season. In this class, the horticulture gardens staff reveal tips and tricks, including how to dig them, when and how to split them, and storage methods. Come learn from our experiences …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

For four decades, the Rhode Island Open has been one of the state's longest-running open calls for artists. A chance for painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers of every kind to show their work side by side. This fall, Warwick Center …

Thursday, November 12

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

Poetics of Silence

6:00 PM

400 Harris Ave Unit E
Providence, RI

What is silence in poetry? From concrete poetry to collage, from cinematic poetry to poems that wrestle with grief, colonial absences, and the invisibility of black and brown people in the American eye–where are silences most potent in literature, …

The World and I: Reported & Researched Personal Narrative

6:00 PM

400 Harris Ave., Unit E
Providence, RI

Some of the most compelling narratives blend the personal with the reported, telling both an individual story and the story of the outside world. In this workshop, writers will examine narrative essays, research-informed creative nonfiction and …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

For four decades, the Rhode Island Open has been one of the state's longest-running open calls for artists. A chance for painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers of every kind to show their work side by side. This fall, Warwick Center …

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