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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet
FROM BACH TO BOWIE
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
April 17, 2019 at PPAC
Celebrate FirstWorks’ 15th season with a high-voltage evening featuring the runaway hit, Star Dust, a glorious dance set to the music of David Bowie performed by America’s first fully multicultural ballet company.
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FALL 2018 ARTS LEARNING MATINEES
ARTS LEARNING MATINEES
School day performances for K-12 students
Powerful, live performance experiences your students will never forget!
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Qyrq Qyz Panel Talk
PANEL TALK: THE INSPIRATION OF TRADITION – CENTRAL ASIAN COOL
March 11 at RISD Tap Room
Welcome the Aga Khan Music Initiative artists of Qyrq Qyz/Forty Girls with a community dinner and panel exploring the expression of traditional storytelling and music through the representation of powerful female mythology in the Muslim world.
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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.
Details
from the daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson.
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.
Details
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.
Details
The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
FROM BACH TO BOWIE
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
April 17, 2019 at PPAC
Celebrate FirstWorks’ 15th season with a high-voltage evening featuring the runaway hit, Star Dust, a glorious dance set to the music of David Bowie performed by America’s first fully multicultural ballet company.
Details
FALL 2018 ARTS LEARNING MATINEES
ARTS LEARNING MATINEES
School day performances for K-12 students
Powerful, live performance experiences your students will never forget!
Details
Qyrq Qyz Panel Talk
PANEL TALK: THE INSPIRATION OF TRADITION – CENTRAL ASIAN COOL
March 11 at RISD Tap Room
Welcome the Aga Khan Music Initiative artists of Qyrq Qyz/Forty Girls with a community dinner and panel exploring the expression of traditional storytelling and music through the representation of powerful female mythology in the Muslim world.
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