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FILM SCREENING
Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams JAC
FAMILY FILM SCREENING
Heather Henson presents Handmade Puppet Dreams
Jan. 26 at Jamestown Arts Center
A screening of family-focused short films hand-picked by the daughter of puppetry legend, Jim Henson of Muppets fame. Plus, accompanying hands-on activities for children ages 7 and up.
Artist Up-Close Conversation Heather Henson
ARTIST UP-CLOSE CONVERSATION
with Heather Henson
Jan. 28 at RISD Chace Center
Join FirstWorks for an Artist-Up Close conversation with Heather Henson, innovating contemporary puppeteer and daughter of puppet legend, Jim Henson.
Special Offers: Ajijaak on Turtle Island
HEATHER HENSON PRESENTS
Ajijaak on Turtle Island
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 at Moses Brown
“An immersive environmental spectacle for the whole family” (Broadway World)
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
Special discounts are available for students, Native American community members, working artists, and groups of 10 or more – please call 401-421-4278 for info and access code.
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
Special discounts are available for students, Native American community members, working artists, and groups of 10 or more – please call 401-421-4278 for info and access code.
BOX OFFICE: Ajijaak on Turtle Island
HEATHER HENSON PRESENTS
Ajijaak on Turtle Island
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 at Moses Brown
“An immersive environmental spectacle for the whole family” (Broadway World)
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
TICKETS: $40 advance / $22.50 children under 12
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
TICKETS: $40 advance / $22.50 children under 12
Ajijaak on Turtle Island
HEATHER HENSON PRESENTS
Ajijaak on Turtle Island
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 at Moses Brown
“An immersive environmental spectacle for the whole family” (Broadway World)
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
BOX OFFICE: Some Favored Nook
SOME FAVORED NOOK
New England Premiere
March 3 at First Unitarian Church
A new chamber opera from Rhode Island composer Eric Nathan based on the incredible 24-year correspondence between poet Emily Dickinson and essayist, abolitionist, women’s rights advocate, and Colonel of the first black regiment in the Civil War, Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
Tickets: $25 adult / $20 senior / $10 student
Tickets: $25 adult / $20 senior / $10 student
Some Favored Nook
COMING UP NEXT
SOME FAVORED NOOK
New England Premiere
March 3 at First Unitarian Church
A new chamber opera from Rhode Island composer Eric Nathan based on the incredible 24-year correspondence between poet Emily Dickinson and essayist, abolitionist, women’s rights advocate, and Colonel of the first black regiment in the Civil War, Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
PILOBOLUS GUIDE
PILOBOLUS
Branches
Download teacher resource guide
From a special student matinee performance of Branches, delving into movement and the celebration of the natural world.
BOX OFFICE: Black Violin
BLACK VIOLIN
Classical Boom Tour
April 3, 2019 at The VETS
Classical music and hip-hop collide!
The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings.
TICKETS: $29-59 (incl. $4 restoration fee)
The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings.
TICKETS: $29-59 (incl. $4 restoration fee)
