The forum hosted a number of healthcare professionals, who specialize in a number of care outlets for disabled patients. Different groups that were represented included the Disability Law Center, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Ocean State Center for Independent Living, and the Office of Rehabilitation Services, among others. But, rather than the professionals taking up the time to speak, many community members came forward, expressing how they believe Rhode Island can do better in terms of accessibility.
Barbara Henry, a blind woman who cannot drive, frequents RIPTA, which has proven problematic for her on more than one occasion.
When the bus pulls up, I have no idea what bus it is, she said. They do not announce the bus, and I feel they really discriminate against anyone who is visually impaired, or print disabled, or anything for that matter.
Henrys problems have ranged from not knowing that a stop had been changed, to dealing with the newly renovated Kennedy Plaza, which she said is not accessible at all. While the stop names are in braille, the bus numbers that go through those stops are not, and the bus drivers do not announce which bus they are driving.
My bus stop is G, but my bus number is 33, she said. Theres the 33, the 56, and the 54 that go out of that one stop. Theres nothing in braille that indicates that. If you were standing there, I would have to come up to you, and ask, What bus is this? And when the bus pulls up, theres no audio announcement.
Henry, who advocated, in her own words, like hell, for braille at Kennedy Plaza, feels as though her community is not taken seriously. Henry said that she attends the RIPTA community meetings, advocating for other blind people, because there is nothing tactile for them to process when they are finding their stop, not even a map.
Since its been open since January, Im still trying to process, make a mental map, of where everything is. They didnt make any type of map or anything, she said.
When Kennedy Plaza reopened earlier this year, RIPTA staff were there to assist passengers and direct them where to go, but Henry said that there was nobody to specifically help disabled riders.
Henry said that these issues dont just affect blind people, though. Many other disabled riders struggle with RIPTA, including those who are deaf, autistic, or impaired in some other fashion. Such treatment has lead Henry to believe that RIPTA discriminates against the disabled.
I truly, truly believe, that they do discriminate against the disabled, she said. I feel that my safety is placed at risk.
Kristin Clark went to the forum to represent her friend, who is disabled and experienced mistreatment and belligerent service at the hands of the Wakefield SNAP office when trying to get certified for her benefits. Clarks friend, who was not named, went into her local Wakefield office rather than conducting a phone interview with the main Providence office.
The staff apparently relies on phone interviews, even though they are told they can come into offices to do the recertification, Clark said. When she came into the office, she was treated very badly, and very hostilely, and was told several times that SNAP would be cancelled for her, and that she would have to pay back what they said was an overpayment, and now shes left not knowing what her situation is.
Clark added that Rhode Island Housing has been helpful for her friend and her son, who is also disabled, because she is part of section 8 housing. SNAP, on the other hand, has caused a whole host of problems for her. Clark has even spoken to Congressman Jim Langevins (D- District 2), who looked into the problem and asked that they also speak to the Department of Health. When her friend called, the Department of Health was not only rude to her again, but also defended the SNAP offices treatment towards her.
By the end of the call, my friend was just a mess, and as of right now, has no idea what her situation is, she said. She does not know if shes cancelled, she does not know if somebody is going to come after her for that money that they say she was overpaid, she does not know if, come Aug. 1, if she is going to have any SNAP benefits.
Raffi Jansezian, a staff member for the GCD, explained how their office plans to move forward with these issues.
After all the forums are done after this week, and after all the transcripts are finalized, Ill be going through them, personally reading them as well as running different focus groups to analyze the transcripts, to figure out which problems are coming up over and over again, he said.
Once that process is completed, they then move to begin writing solutions for these pressing issues into legislation, and create laws that can benefit everyone who has been affected and come to them to voice their concerns.
Jansezian added that Governor Gina Raimondo has shown fantastic support for the GCD, and that they have already made some strides towards what they hope to accomplish.
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Here is my selection of events that you should definitely consider checking out this week.
7/28
Get Out! Cardboard Rockets at Providence Children’s Museum, 1-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Native Giant, Neutrinos, Eric and the Nothing, Pyramid at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $6
Armageddon Shop Presents: Windhand, Pilgram, and Second Grave at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $10
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
7/29
Blithewold’s Summer Concert Series: Music at Sunset at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 5 pm, Member $7, Non-Member $10
Wheels at Work: Ambulance at Providence Children’s Museum, 10 am, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
Vinyasa Yoga with Julie Shore at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, Noon-1 pm, $5
Open Level Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Empty Vessels – La Luna – Terror Eyes – Take Nothing, Leave Everything at AS220 Main Stage, 9pm, $7
7/30
CAPOTE at Warwick Public Library, 7 pm, Free
Summer Concert Series presented by ALEX AND ANI at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, 6 pm, $10
newportFILM Outdoors! WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? at Doris Duke’s Rough Point, 8:30 pm (sunset), Free (Sugg. donation $5)
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
Yoga in the Garden at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am, $10 member, $15 non-member Pre-paid 1-month unlimited pass
Introduction to Mat Cutting at AS220 Media Arts, 6 pm, $65
Evening Yoga at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:15 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Manton Avenue Project Presents “Go Team!: The Sports Plays” at AS220’s Blackbox, 7 pm, Pay what you can
Holiday Music, No Hands, Worst Gift, 14 Foot 1 at Psychic Readings, 9:30 pm, $6
Movies on the Block: BLADE RUNNER at Grants Block, 7:30 pm, Free
7/31
Family Fun Friday: Rolie Polie Guacamole at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am, Included with admission
Food Truck Fridays at Carousel Village in Roger Williams Park, 5 pm, Free admission
Manton Avenue Project Presents “Go Team!: The Sports Plays” at AS220’s Blackbox, 7 pm, Pay what you can
Sun Bears, Prism, Skunk Jesus, and Hungry Freaks at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $6
8/1
Stars and Night Sky at Providence Children’s Museum, 10 am, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
ALEX AND ANI Sunday Jazz Series at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vinyard, 1 pm, $10 per car
Manton Avenue Project Presents “Go Team!: The Sports Plays” at AS220’s Blackbox, 2 pm, Pay what you can
Traditional Irish Music Session at AS220 Bar & FOO(D), 4 pm, Free
August Gallery Reception at AS220 Galleries, 5 pm, Free
AS220 Main Gallery at 115 Empire St.: Sonny With a Chance of Clouds: New Photographs by James “Sonny” Walker & BITTER/SWEET: New Photographs by Brittany Marcoux
OPEN WINDOW: Girl Talk: New Paintings by Sarah Samways
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: Embroidered Stories: New Work by Chloe Cooper
AS220 Project Space at 93 Mathewson St.: Bird’s Eye View: New Work by Mara Metcalf
AS220 Reading Room: FAB ACADEMY Year End Review
Resident’s Gallery @131 Washington St.: Upcycled Life: new work by Steve Duque
Top 5 Fiend Presents: Morris & The East Coast, The Quins, Wild Sun at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $6
Improv Jones at AS220 Black Box, 10 pm, $5
RI Peoples Assembly: Emancipation Day Festival at Temple of Music Roger Williams Park, 12:25, Free
8/2
Core Workout with Daniel Shea at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 9 am, $5
Beginner Ballet at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 10:30, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Intermediate Ballet w/ Stephanie Albanese at 95 Empire Dance Studio, Noon, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
THE EMPIRE REVUE PRESENTS “THE OCEAN SHOW” at AS220 Main Stage, 8 pm, $10
I Eat Rocks / Mis(s)invader / Sauna Heat / Vanilla Function at Aurora, 9 pm, $5 (18+)
8/3
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
TOP 5 FIEND PRESENTS: Warbler Roost, Accidental Seabirds, Community Center, John Faraone at Psychic Readings, 9 pm, $7
“THE SOCIAL AVENGER” A reading written and directed by LENNY SCHWARTZ at Arctic Playhouse, 8 pm, $10
8/4
Rhode Island International Festival Opening Night at PPAC, 7 pm, $15/$50 for Gala Event also
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
OPEN Sewing Circle * a night of making things * at Psychic Readings, 9 pm, Free
wichita, small talk, he heard footsteps at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $6
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Here is my selection of events that you should definitely consider checking out this week.
7/21
Get Out! Sundials at Providence Children’s Museum, 1-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
The Newport Music Festival at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am, To purchase tickets, call Newport Festival Box Office at 401-849-0700
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class, $60 for 6 classes
FringePVD: THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET: A BUSKER’S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY by Andrew Potter at AS220’s Blackbox, 7-1:15 pm, $5-$10
Kid Fame, Jaz Marley, Adrenaline the Rapper, and Project Five Star at AS220 Main Stage, 9:30 pm-1 am, $6
Slouch + Noway + Disipline + The Daffy and Daisy Chain at Psychic Readings, 9:30 pm-1 am, $6
HOME/RUN: A Play at Matthewson Street Church Black Box, 8 pm, $5-10
Tuesday Night Film Series: THEY WILL OUTLIVE US ALL (RI Premiere) at The Arctic Playhouse, 7 pm, $10.00/$7.00 seniors/$5.00 children under 12
7/22
Vinyasa Yoga with Julie Shore at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, Noon-1 pm, $5
Open Level Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Jenkins Construction presents A Concert by The Toe Jam Puppet Band at Ballard Park Quarry Meadow, 10-11 am, Free
Jenkins Construction presents A Concert by Meehan Krous at Ballard Park Quarry Meadow, 7-8 pm, Free
Wheels at Work: Backhoe Loader at Providence Children’s Museum, 10-Noon, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, 7:30 pm, Pay What You Decide
FringePVD: “EN-SEM-BLE” BY FREQUENCY WRITERS at AS220’s Blackbox, 7:30 pm, $5-$10
FringePVD: “a.vanishing.point” by PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE NOVELTY COMPANY at AS220’s Blackbox, 8:30 pm, $5-$10
SURVIVORS OF THE KRAKEN // GELATINUS CUBE // GREGORY MCKILLOP // RYAN PRATT at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $6
7/23
Best of Rhode Island Party 2015 at Providence Performing Arts Center, 5:30-9:30 pm, $55-$65
Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots at The Towers, 7-10 pm, $15
Summer Concert Series presented by ALEX AND ANI at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, 6-9 pm, $10
newportFILM Outdoors! THE DIPLOMAT – presented by Lila Delman Real Estate I at Redwood Library & Athenaeum, 8:30 pm (sunset), Free
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, 7:30 pm, Pay What You Decide
Evening Yoga at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:15-7:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
FringePVD: THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET: A BUSKER’S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY at AS220’s Blackbox, 7 pm, $5-$10
FringePVD: “WRITER’S BLOCK” BY RADIOACTIVE THEATRE COMPANY @ AS220’s Blackbox, 8:30 pm, $5-$10
Mmere Dane Group and Four Agreements at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $5
FringePVD: “TOUCHSTONE/SALMON/FROSTING” BY THE ERGOT PLAYERS at AS220’s Blackbox, 9:30 pm, $5-$10
Movies on the Block: THE SHINING at Grants Block, 7:30 pm, Free
VERONICA GUERIN at Warwick Public Library, 7 pm, Free
Fringe PVD: TRANS* at Paff Auditorium in the URI Feinstein Providence Campus, 8 pm, $5-$10
7/24
Family Fun Friday: Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am-1 pm, Free
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, 7:30 pm, Pay What You Decide
FringePVD: “WRITER’S BLOCK” BY RADIOACTIVE THEATRE COMPANY at AS220’s Blackbox, 7 pm, $5-$10
FringePVD: “OXYPROBLEM” BY MCQUADE8PRODUCTIONS at AS220’s Blackbox, 8 pm, $5-$10
FringePVD: “a.vanishing.point” by PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE NOVELTY COMPANY at AS220’s Blackbox, 9 pm, $5-$10
Toad and the Stooligans, True Blue, and Bored with Four at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $6
7/25
Cultural Survival Bazaar at Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 10 am-5 pm, Free
Stars and Night Sky at Providence Children’s Museum, 10 am-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, 7:30 pm, Pay What You Decide
Introduction to the Laser Cutter at AS220 Labs, 10 am-1 pm, $80
Traditional Irish Music Session at AS220 Bar & FOO(D), 4-7 pm, No cover
FringePVD: “SEARCH FOR THE FORBIDDEN BLANK: AN IMPROVISED CHOOSE-YOUR-OWN-ADVENTURE WITH PUPPETS” BY THE IMPROVISED PUPPET PROJECT at AS220’s Blackbox, 8 pm, $5-$10
Rampant Decay, Deathface and Timecop Beach Party at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $6
WHITE MYSTERY (CHI), DIRTY FENCES (NYC), ATLANTIC THRILLS (PVD) at Psychic Readings, 10 pm-1 am, $10
Saturday Night Leftovers 2.0 PART III at The Parlour, 7 pm, $5
Halfway Home / Sic Vita / Shore City / SPC / Bears Bears Bears at The Met, 8 pm-1 am, $8 adv/$10 day of
Fringe PVD: TRANS* at Paff Auditorium in the URI Feinstein Providence Campus, 7 pm, $5-$10
7/26
Cultural Survival Bazaar at Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 10 am-5 pm, Free
Stars and Night Sky at Providence Children’s Museum, 10 am-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Core Workout with Daniel Shea at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 9-10 am, $5
Beginner Ballet at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 10:30-11:30 am, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Intermediate Ballet Class at 95 Empire Studio, Noon-1:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Spiritual Recess, Great News and Bukkake Moms at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $6
Outdoor Summer Concerts: French Roast at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 6-8 pm, $10 General Admission/$5 Children 12 and under/$5 Botanical Center Conservancy members
7/27
BridgeFest Sunset Soiree at Sanford-Covell Villa Marina, 6-8:30 pm, $30
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
VIOLET / RRLEW / VALISE / MUYASSAR KURDI / GYNA BOOTLEG at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $6
7/28
Get Out! Cardboard Rockets at Providence Children’s Museum, 1-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Newport BridgeFest at Queen Anne Square, 8 am-Midnight, Free
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class, $60 for 6 classes
Native Giant, Neutrinos, Eric and the Nothing, Pyramid at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $6
Armageddon Shop Presents: Windhand, Pilgram, and Second Grave at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $10
]]>MY PICKS
Here is my selection of events that you should definitely consider checking out this week.
7/14
Get Out! Solar Printing at Providence Children’s Museum, 1-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
WaterFire Providence, 8:20 pm, Free
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class, $60 for 6 classes
The Wishing, Tiny Diamond, Speak Easy, Michael Graham and the Lewd Waters at AS220 Main Stage, 9:30 pm-1 am, $6
The Tuesday Night Film Series Presents GUITAR #1711 & LIZBETH: A VICTORIAN NIGHTMARE at The Arctic Playhouse, 7-10 pm, $10.00/$7.00 seniors/$5.00 children under 12
GUITAR #1711 is a short documentary about the construction of guitars directed by Guy Benoit while Ricardo Rebelo’s LIZBETH: A VICTORIAN NIGHTMARE tells the true story of the Ocean State’s own Lizzie Borden. Directors will be on hand for Q & A afterwards.
Arkham Film Society: DEVIL STORY at AS220 Black Box, Doors 8:30 pm, Show at 9, $5
A z-grade picture described as “one of the craziest most non-sensical bad movies ever made”. Directed and written by Bernard Launois, the film has a 3.8 out of 10 rating on IMDB and includes a deformed killer, a phantasmic horse, and a mummy who somehow has become confined to a boat inside a mountain.
7/15
Blithewold Summer Concert Series: Music at Sunset at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 5 pm, Member $7/Non-Member $10
Jenkins Construction presents A Concert by The Rusty Cheetahs at Ballard Park Quarry Meadow, 7-8:30 pm, Free (Patrons are asked to used Hazard Road entrance, rain date is 7/16.)
Wheels at Work: Fire Truck at Providence Children’s Museum, 10 am-Noon, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Vinyasa Yoga with Julie Shore at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, Noon-1 pm, $5
Open Level Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Intro to the 35mm Camera at AS220 Media Arts, 7-9 pm, $45
Kyoshi, Sea Urchin and Geo Trio at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $6
7/16
Art Connection-RI Summer Exhibit Reception & Artist’s Talk at URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery, 5-8 pm, Free
FREE MOVIE SCREENING! GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK at Warwick Public Library, 7 pm, Free
Evening Yoga at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:15-7:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Free Speech Thursdays Presents: Providence Poetry Slam at AS220 Main Stage, 8-11:30 pm, $6
Mayor Daley, Mother Tongue, Dust Cloud, and Dungeon Broads at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $5
Movies on the Block: JAWS at Grants Block, Dusk circa 8 pm, Free
7/17
Family Fun Friday: Keith Munslow at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am-1 pm, Included with admission
“Die, Mommie, Die” by Charles Busch at 2nd Story Theatre, Select Thurs, Fri., Sat., Sun. 7:30PM, $10-$25
Kick-off for Rhode Island’s 10th 48 Hour Film Project Competition at AS220 Main Stage, 4-7:30 pm, Free
Lulz! Comedy Open Mic at Psychic Readings, 9-11:30 pm, Free
Top 5 Fiend presents The Viennagram, The New Highway Hymnal, Black Oil Incinerator at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm-1 am, $7
7/18
9th Annual Greatness of Gospel: Shakespeare in the Spirit at Mixed Magic Theatre, 7:30 pm, $20
Basic Survival Course at Providence Zen Center, 8 am-1 pm, $235
Bubble Blowout at Providence Children’s Museum, 11 am-2 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Introduction to the Laser Cutter at AS220 Labs, 10 am-1 pm, $80
Introduction to the CNC Router at AS220 Labs, 2-6 pm, $100
Traditional Irish Music Session at AS220 Bar & FOO(D), 4-7 pm, No cover
STEVEN CERIO book release/film screening/poster signing at AS220 Black Box, 7-10 pm, free
QUILT + special guests at Psychic Readings, 10 pm-1 am, $10
7/19
9th Annual Greatness of Gospel: Shakespeare in the Spirit at Mixed Magic Theatre, 3 pm and 7:30 pm, $20
Basic Survival Course at Providence Zen Center, 8 am-1 pm, $235
Bubble Blowout at Providence Children’s Museum, 11 am-2 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
FINAL DAY! Ghost Hit Wall by Hao Ni at Yellow Peril Gallery, 3-8 pm, Free Admission
An eclectic series of video, mixed media installations, sculptures, and drawings.
ALEX AND ANI Sunday Jazz Series at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, 1-4 pm, $10 per car
Core Workout with Daniel Shea at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 9-10 am, $5
Beginner Ballet at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 10:30-11:30 am, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Drop-off for Rhode Island’s 10th 48 Hour Film Project Competition at AS220 Main Stage, Noon-8 pm, Turn in by 7:30 to be eligible for prizes and awards.
Intermediate Ballet Class at 95 Empire Studio, Noon-1:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
NEAC presents: Shryne/Jon&Sara/Mattera/Mars Lazzarus at Fatt Squirrel, 8 pm, $8 (21+)
7/20
The Newport Music Festival at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am, To purchase tickets, call Newport Festival Box Office at 401-849-0700
No Time to Waste at Providence Children’s Museum, Four 20-minute shows at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Darklands, Burglary Years, Hemingway and Holy Hands at Psychic Readings, 9 pm-1 am, $6
7/21
Get Out! Sundials at Providence Children’s Museum, 1-3 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
The Newport Music Festival at Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, 11 am, To purchase tickets, call Newport Festival Box Office at 401-849-0700
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class, $60 for 6 classes
FringePVD: THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET: A BUSKER’S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY by Andrew Potter at AS220’s Blackbox, 7-1:15 pm, $5-$10
Kid Fame, Jaz Marley, Adrenaline the Rapper, and Project Five Star at AS220 Main Stage, 9:30 pm-1 am, $6
Slouch + Noway + Disipline + The Daffy and Daisy Chain at Psychic Readings, 9:30 pm-1 am, $6
HOME/RUN: A Play at Matthewson Street Church Black Box, 8 pm, $5-10
]]>Warwick Public Library will host a four-week film exposition titled ‘Inside Scoop: A Journalism Film Series’ beginning this Thursday. Featuring journalist Steve Starger, the pictures begin at 7 pm weekly and include commentary by Mr. Starger, who has written for The Hartford Courant, Hartford Times, the Hartford Business Journal, Art New England magazine, and Cashbox Magazine.
Starger, a volunteer at the library, formed a friendship with librarian Will Gregersen, and the idea for a journalism-themed film series blossomed.
“We just started talking about movies and he contacted me and said ‘why not do a series on film noir and crime?’ and things went from there,” Starger said. “I’m really excited and Will gave me a great opportunity here.”
He gave RI Future a brief review of each movie.
“‘All the President’s Men’ jumped at me immediately because it shows the nuts and bolts of journalism, how they put together the [Watergate] story,” he said. “It’s every journalist’s dream to take down a President. ‘Veronica Guerin’ is a really tough story, its about a journalist who was doing stuff on the mob, and it shows what the risks are. ‘Capote’ is about how the nonfiction novel was created and shows how he created the genre, including inventing scenes. And ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ is about Ed Murrow and how he went toe-to-toe with McCarthy, which was a big story at the time.
For more information, visit the event page here or contact the library at (401) 739-5440.
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