Events:

A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023
IN RESIDENCE: NPS AIR + CAIR ALUMNI EXHIBITION
June 9 - November 19
Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘Things I Had No Words For’
Curated by Dr. Francine Weiss.
July 16 - October 16
Donnamaria Bruton: From Sense to Soul
Curated by Francine Weiss, Ph.D.
July 16 - October 16
Dudemanbro
Progressive reggae rock fusion.
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute – Creedence Revived
By four talented, eclectic musicians from Chicago’s & LA.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
A four-piece band guaranteed to blow your mind.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Adam Ezra Group
A folk group from Boston.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Blushing Brides
Rock & roll band started by guitarist Paul Martin and singer Maurice Raymond.
October 7 @ 9:30 pm - October 8 @ 12:30 am
For The Funk of It
First Friday old school, R&B, funk, & throwback jams night.
October 7 @ 10:00 pm - October 8 @ 1:00 am
Ocean State Oyster Fest
This annual bivalve orgy is the largest gathering of oyster farmers in RI. Oyster education and a huge variety of tasty choices define this event, which is returning to its
October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Inspirit
A Loss For Words/ Lions Lions/ Too Late The Hero. Pop-punk and post-hardcore.
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Tributing the man, myth and legend.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Heavy Rescue
A six-piece high energy cover band composed of rescue workers.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Mystic Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Livingston Taylor
Singer-songwriter and folk musician.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Popa Chubby
Amazing guitar artistry.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sugar
It’s a party. Disco, funk, hip-hop, soul, R&B all rolled into one sweet band.
October 8 @ 9:00 pm - October 9 @ 12:00 am
Steve Smith & The Nakeds
The ten-man band consists of a four-piece rhythm section, a five-piece brass section, and its lead vocalist bringing original and covers in rock and R&B.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UnderEstimated Prophet
Music in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HERBERT WEISS

Herbert (Herb) P. Weiss (born 1954) is an American author and journalist. For over 20 years, he has served as the economic & cultural affairs officer in the Department of Planning and Redevelopment for the city of Pawtucket, RI. He is known for his writing, including books and articles for numerous magazines, especially around issues of aging. He also spearheaded (for Mayor James E. Doyle and Mayor Donald R. Grebien) efforts to revitalize Pawtucket by attracting artists, craftsman creative sector companies, and arts organization into its mills. In August 2016 Weiss published a 310-page paperback book, Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly, compiling 79 of his weekly columns in 13 chapters.

Art

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
HERBERT WEISS
Art, Fine Arts, Things to do in Providence
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Lifetime Achievement: 90-year-old artist Mihail Simeonov’s work to be exhibited in Pawtucket

Pawtucket’s Arts and Culture Commission hosts a major exhibit of the work of 90-year-old internationally acclaimed artist Mihail Simeonov, running from September 19 through December 31. An opening reception to […]

Advice From the Trenches

RI Authors Give Advice to Graduating College Seniors

Throughout May and June, robed college graduates listened to commencement speeches delivered by well-known lawmakers, judges, television personalities, actors and chief executive officers of businesses. Many of the orators advised the […]

Revelations that Bring Together Heaven and Earth

Approaching their twilight years, aging baby boomers might occasionally think about their impending mortality, even contemplating what happens after their last breath is taken, wondering what lies beyond […]

Events

Posted on June 6, 2014January 17, 2022
HERBERT WEISS
Events, Music, Things to do in Providence
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Red Bandana Fund to Recognize Henry Shelton and Providence Student Union

On June 8, look for the gathering of friends, Rhode Island College educators, progressives, folkies and family members of the late Richard J. Walton, who come to the Red Bandana […]

Events

RI Music Hall of Fame Is Poised to Honor the Best

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, with nearly 60 years in the music business, continues to reach out to his old fans and to new generations as well. The 70- year-old Tavares is […]

Events

E-Book to Memorialize Richard Walton

As my co-editor, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Nancy Carriuolo will tell you that the late Richard Walton clearly understood the power of the emerging Internet and the power social […]

Lifestyle

Posted on October 29, 2013January 17, 2022
HERBERT WEISS
Lifestyle
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The World According Medium Cindy Gilman

Cindy Gilman knew something was wrong, but just could not put her finger on it. Three weeks before Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, when four coordinated terrorist attacks launched by Al-Qaeda […]

Music

Posted on February 19, 2013March 5, 2013
HERBERT WEISS
Music
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The Legendary Cowsills

Bob Cowsill, of Rhode Island’s legendary band The Cowsills, comes full circle in his 40-year musical career. Now living on the West Coast, the nationally-acclaimed musician and his band member siblings are […]