Dr. Donna L. Gilton, 73, of Wakefield, left her earthly body and joined her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Donna was born on July 9, 1950 in Lynn, MA. She was the only daughter of the late Rev. Charles W. Gilton, Sr. and Hattie (Franklin)
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The town of South Kingstown’s 300th Anniversary Steering Committee held its sixth Speaker Series lecture last week as Jessica Wilson, a local history librarian from the South
In-person and Virtual Activities: Beginning Jan. 29
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Jan. 31
State Ballet of Rhode Island scholarship auditions: 12:30 p.m. at the State Ballet of Rhode Island rehearsal studio, 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln. Men and women of all levels ages 10 and older can audition. The cost is $25, and reservations are required by calling 334-2560 or emailing info@stateballet.com.
Feb. 1-2
Spiritual medium Roland Comtois: 7:30 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. Spiritual medium Roland Comtois will speak with audience members. Tickets are $36 and are available by calling 762-4545 or visiting stadiumtheatre.com.
Through March 7
“Private Visions, Public Ideals – The Legacy of Howard Ben Tre” exhibition: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence. The exhibition honors Howard Ben Tre, who is internationally recognized for sculptures and large-scale w
Jan. 23
Foreigners Journey: 5 and 8 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. Foreigner and Journey tribute. Tickets are $36 and are available by calling 762-4545 or visiting stadiumtheatre.com.
Kim Trusty: 7:30 p.m. at Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church, 300 High St., Bristol. Jazz. 253-4813. Reservations suggested. $20.
Jan. 24
Dorr Rebellion historical talk: 1 p.m. on Zoom via the Museum of Work & Culture. Erik Chaput will present The People s Martyr and the Dorr Rebellion an exploration of the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 Rhode Island rebellion that bears his name. Register at bit.ly/359QeUm.
They include museums and libraries, an art gallery and a summer camp.
In total, the foundation awarded 188 grants to meet pressing demands related to social services, education, historic preservation, arts and culture and beyond.
The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement received $500,000 to support engineering technology, robotic equipment and tissue engineering work.
South County Health will receive $300,000 in Champlin Foundation money to purchase an endoscopic ultrasound device for South County Hospital.
In addition to large dollar awardees, smaller organizations will benefit from the grants as well.
Among them is the Wickford Art Association, which will use its $11,550 in Champlin Foundation money to make improvements to its gallery wall.