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AUREA OF NATURE COMPOSED GUIDE

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AUREA
Of Nature Composed

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This performance ensemble with a superb string quartet at its core calls us to listen closely to some of America’s most eloquent composers, poets and writers, pointing us to a deeper understanding of our natural world. Teaching topics: Earth Science/Climate change, American Literature/Transcendentalism
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BOX OFFICE: Aurea Ensemble

AUREA ENSEMBLE
Of Nature Composed

January 26 at First Unitarian Church

This superb string quartet and performance ensemble explores the intersection of nature, science, the arts and humanities through America’s most eloquent voices on our natural world.
TICKETS: $30 advance / $35 at door
Educator and student discounts available
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BOX OFFICE: Angélique Kidjo Remain in Light

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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO
Remain in Light
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February 22 at The VETS

Global pop superstar Angélique Kidjo brings her brilliant reimagining of the Talking Heads’ great opus, Remain In Light to the FirstWorks stage!
Tickets: $39-69 (incl. $4 restoration fee)
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Angélique Kidjo Remain in Light

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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO
Remain in Light

February 22 at The VETS

Global pop superstar Angélique Kidjo brings her brilliant reimagining of the Talking Heads’ great opus, Remain In Light to the FirstWorks stage!
Tickets on sale November 19
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BOX OFFICE: Daniel Bernard Roumain Redemption Songs and Sonatas

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DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN
Redemption Songs & Sonatas
with The Humanist Septet

February 29 at First Unitarian Church

The renowned violinist/composer collaborates with local music makers in a concert infused with electronic, urban, and classical sounds, celebrating a worldview of civil rights for all.
TICKETS: $30 advance / $35 at door
Educator and student discounts available
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Daniel Bernard Roumain Redemption Songs and Sonatas

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DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN
Redemption Songs & Sonatas
with The Humanist Septet

February 29 at First Unitarian Church

The renowned violinist/composer collaborates with local music makers in a concert infused with electronic, urban, and classical sounds, celebrating a worldview of civil rights for all.
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Miwa Matreyek

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MIWA MATREYEK
Glorious Visions in Animation

March 25, 7:30 PM at Providence College

Merging animated vistas and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek creates a moving art gallery of magical, spellbinding narratives and debuts her newest work exploring connections between humans and climate change.
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Miwa Matreyek Artist Up Close

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ARTIST UP-CLOSE CONVERSATION
with animator Miwa Matreyek

March 28, 1:30 PM at RISD Museum

LA-based animator, director, designer and performer Miwa Matreyek will discuss the methods and inspiration behind her “Glorious Visions in Animation,” to be shown on March 25th, 7:30pm at Providence College Smith Center for the Arts.
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BOX OFFICE: Miwa Matreyek Glorious Visions in Animation

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MIWA MATREYEK
Glorious Visions in Animation

March 25 at Providence College

Merging animated vistas and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek creates a moving art gallery of magical, spellbinding narratives and debuts her newest work exploring connections between humans and climate change.
TICKETS: $30 advance / $35 at door
Educator and student discounts available