92nd Street Y Broadcast Presents: Gloria Steinem
When: February 28th @ 8pm
Where: the Meeting House
Gloria Steinem talks about her travels in this and other countries as an organizer, lecturer and frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality and her work organizing across boundaries for peace and justice. In 1972, Gloria Steinem cofounded Ms. magazine, and in 1973,she became the founding president of the Ms. Foundation for Women. Her books include Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, among others. She is currently at work on Road to the Heart: America as if Everyone Mattered. Budd Mishkin is the host and reporter for NY1’s “One on 1 with Budd Mishkin.” This event is part of the Ruth Stanton Illustrious Women Series, supported by The Ruth Stanton Foundation.
Red Eye Flight and Friends
When: March 3rd, 2012
Where: @ the Meeting House
Red Eye Flight will be performing with Kim Lamothe and Allysen Callery at the Meeting House.
For more information about the performers please visit their websites:
Concert: The Grey Beards
When: Sunday March 11, 2012 @ 2pm
Where: at the Meeting House
The Greybeards Trio performs a concert of Baroque Music on period instruments.
They will be playing music by Le Clair, Stanley, Telemann, and Boismortier
$15.00 in advance online, $20.00 at the door
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92nd Street Y Broadcast Presents Sandra Day O’Connor
When: Thur. March 15 @ 8pm
Where: the Meeting House
Sandra Day O’Connor served as the US Supreme Court’s first female justice. During her 24-year career, she often cast the deciding vote in landmark decisions. Justice O’Connor discusses her civics education project along with her extraordinary career and what attributes, skills and approaches are necessary for success in the future. President Barack Obama recently awarded O’Connor the Medal of Freedom in recognition of her accomplishments and dedication to public interests. Stephen Adler is the editor in chief at Reuters News and executive vice president of news at Thomson Reuters. Adler examines the impacts of our decisions, how we apply our knowledge and how these intelligent choices steer events that affect so many lives across borders.
Paskamansett Bird Watching
From tiny hummingbirds to colorful warblers, and many others in between, Geoff will talk about spring migrants we will soon be seeing and hearing in our area. A Great Start to Spring!
When: April 11, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Where: @ the Meeting House
Free and Open to the Public
Geoff Dennis began photographing birds in his yard as a hobby, primarily to document uncommon birds he occasionally observed. His hobby has now grown to where he photographs for three major bird feeder companies. In his yard, Geoff has observed over 180 species of birds including RI’s first Rufous Hummingbird. He also discovered New England’s firstVirginia’s Warbler inMaine. Some of his work is currently in use by RI Nature Conservancy, RI Audubon, US Fish and Wildlife, and Cornell University’s online Birds of North America. He lives in Little Compton, RI with his wife Emily; and works as a commercial fisherman.
For more information please visit: Paskamansett Bird Club
Concert: Wind Sync
When: April 21st @ 7:30pmWhere: @ the Meeting House
$15.00 in advance online, $20.00 @ the door
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A young, fresh and energetic ensemble, WindSync, is thrilling audiences with their unique approach to classical music. WindSync specializes in creative and engaging interactive performances that inspire audiences of all ages. Critics and audiences alike rave about performances that expand the woodwind quintet repertoire with several world premiere pieces that were written or arranged especially for WindSync.
For more information about Wind Sync please visit there website: windsync.org
Climate Talk: An Inconvenient Truth
When: April 22nd, 2012 @ 3pm
Where: @ the Meeting House
Mary Jane Sorrentino will be at the Meeting House to Present the Climate RealityProject.
The Climate Reality Project is bringing the facts about the climate crisis into the mainstream and engaging the public in conversation about how to solve it. We help citizens around the world discover the truth and take meaningful steps to bring about change.
Founded and chaired by Al Gore, Nobel Laureate and former Vice President of the United States, The Climate Reality Project has more than 5 million members and supporters worldwide. It is guided by one simple truth: The climate crisis is real and we know how to solve it.
Mary Jane Sorrentino is self-employed as a Sustainability Consultant, helping non-profits, small businesses, schools and other organizations/individuals reduce their impacts on the environment. She can help in the planning and implementation stages of “going green.” She has specifically designed her presentation to be geared towards gardening clubs.
Theater Workshop
When: May 20th & 21st
Where: @ the Meeting House
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
More information to follow.
Tiverton Four Corners Annual Antiques show by: Ferguson & D’Arruda
When: July 4, 2012
Where: @ the Meeting House
Ferguson and D’Arruda have been in the antiques business for thirty years starting with a small shop in Adamsville. They now manage antique shows all over Rhode Island and we are proud to have them on the grounds of the Meeting House every summer.
Cultural Survival Bazaar
When: July 14th & 15th 2012Where: on the Lawn of the Soule Seabury House in Four CornersThe Cultural Survival Bazaars are a series of cultural festivals that give Indigenous artists, their representatives, and fair trade companies from around the world the chance to sell their work directly to the American public. They also expose over 35,000 Americans each year to Indigenous art, music, and culture, while giving visitors a chance to talk with Indigenous artists directly.In the past seven years alone the bazaars have generated over $3 million for indigenous artisans, fair trade businesses, indigenous communities’ programs, and Cultural Survival’s work on behalf of indigenous peoples..
Every year, hundreds of artists and their representatives sell traditional crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry, carpets, and accessories.
The bazaars also offer a wide assortment of cultural performances, which include live music from around the world, Native American storytelling, cultural presentations, craft-making demonstrations, short films, and much more.
Tiverton Four Corners Annual Arts and Artisan Festival
When: July 21st, 2012
Where: @ the Mill Pond in Four Corners
Annual Garden and Herb Festival
Visitors will have an extensive selection of locally grown flowers, herbs and vegetables as well as hand-made jewelry, wood carvings, handbags, wind chimes and other crafts.
