September 2019
New Century/New Materials
New Century/New Materials: A Survey of Current Art Trends Presented by visiting curator, Sabato Visconti Opening Reception on Friday, September 6, 5:30-7:30 PM Free screening of short film works in the Singh Performance Center immediately following the reception. A survey of innovative artistic practices centered on emerging trends in science and technology. This exhibit will bring artwork from New England and around the world that examines the role of science and technology in a changing society. New Century/New Materials…
Find out more »BVAA Annual Fall Members Show
Blackstone Valley Art Association's 62nd Annual Fall Members Show! Opening Reception on Friday, September 13, 5:00-7:00 PM This exhibit features work from members in all media with varied styles and skill levels. Exhibit ends October 18. The BVAA is a local non-profit organization that has been promoting the arts in the Valley since 1956. They meet for hands on demonstrations and workshops on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30 PM, unless otherwise indicated. They also…
Find out more »Blackstone: What’s in a Name?
Do you know how the Blackstone River valley got its name? Join BHC's Val Stegemoen, who has a passion for the history of the Blackstone Valley and its stories, as he presents a travelogue of the Blackstone River Valley. Come early or stay later for short walks around the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center.
Find out more »Glacial Geology Hike
Discover our glacial past with a moderately challenging 1-mile round-trip geology hike to Little Purgatory. Explore evidence of the ice that blanketed this park more than 10,000 years ago! Suitable for glacial geologists ages 10 and above. Begins inside the Visitor Center. NOTE: Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton, MA, charges parking fees as follows: $5.00 per day for Massachusetts vehicles; $10.00 per day for non-Massachusetts vehicles. Discount MASSPARKS passes and Senior MASSPARKS passes are available at Park Headquarters and…
Find out more »Mowry Commons Historic Garden Tour
Experience a guided tour of Revive the Roots' headquarters, Mowry Commons, located in Smithfield, RI. This 18 acre farm includes the community gardens, forest gardens, outdoor community kitchen, wooded trails, the historic Mary Mowry House and sheep! Asian pears will be in season and guests are welcome to pick a pear! Mowry Commons is open to the public year-round from dawn til dusk.
Find out more »Woodland Adventures & EnviroScape
Unplug, leave toys and clean-up behind and join Roots in Nature for child-driven, nature-based play! We will start off learning about how pollution on land affects our water with a hands-on EnviroScape model. Then we'll venture off to explore and play in the woods. Outdoor play offers so many benefits to the health and development of a young child.
Find out more »GO! For a Bike Ride – Ten Mile River Greenway
Join BHC Bikeway Ambassadors for an afternoon bike ride along the Ten Mile River Greenway. Enjoy a scenic ride through Slater Memorial Park to the Doreen Tomlinson Memorial Athletic Field, Pawtucket, RI. Ride is 6.5 miles, round trip. Helmets required.
Find out more »Gallery Night Providence
Gallery Night Providence happens on the third Thursday of the month (March - November), when the city's hottest "art spots" open their doors for a visual arts party. Each gallery offers a unique art experience with changing exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists. Watch glassblowers at work, discover folk art from around the world, and chat with painters and photographers. Guided trolley tours leave The Regency Apartments, Providence, every 30 minutes, 5:30-7:00. Each tour visits 3-4 galleries and runs…
Find out more »A Talk on King Philip’s War
Calling all history buffs for A Talk on King Philip's War! Join BHC's Frank Cortesa for a presentation on one of the least known wars fought in North America that had a major impact on the ongoing relationship between European settlers and Native American peoples. The first part of the discussion will provide an overview of the King Philip's War in the New England Colonies. The second part will explore the war and its impact in the Blackstone Valley with…
Find out more »Bird Walk at Chase Farm
Join interpretive birders and VIPs Beth and Paul Milke for an early morning bird walk at Chase Farm. Here you will explore this beautiful, historic property located next to the Hearthside House Museum, a blacksmith shop and a one-room schoolhouse. Birds you might see here include Red Wing Blackbirds, Baltimore Orioles, a variety of Warblers and Sparrows. You might even see a Green Heron fishing at the pond. RSVP to BlackstoneBirdsMA@gmail.com.
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