PVD Fest
When: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., July 10, 2023
Where: Corner of South Water and Packet Streets
What: Poetry on demand! Poems slung hot and fresh.
Confirmed poets: Alicia and Wheeler.
We’re looking for more poets! Email me!
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Poetry workshop in Waterplace Park, 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13
What: Free poetry workshop in Waterplace Park
Cost: FREE
When: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023 (7/13/2023)
Where: Waterplace Park, Memorial Boulevard, Providence
Registration: not required but suggested
Eligible: Anyone
Event listing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterplace-park-poetry-a-workshop-with-pvd-poetry-tickets-667530540817
Interested in being guided on how to write your own poetry?
Come down to the Waterplace Park where two area poets will help you find a topic, craft a poem and, at the end, you can use a typewriter to turn your poem into a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
It’s helpful if you can register ahead of time, but drop-ins are also welcome. This program is appropriate for poets of all experience levels and ages.
Instructor Bios:
Alicia Pratt (She/They)
Alicia is a poet hailing from Texas. She studied Creative Writing at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and now works in a language justice non-profit. Her favorite poems to write are poems from parents to their kids. She drinks filthy gin martinis with extra olives, thinks Fleabag was a cultural reset, and prefers oceans to lakes. She has two cats who she affectionately calls gremgels (gremlin-angel hybrids) and looks forward to having many more. In her free time, she likes to take walks in the park–especially after a nice rain.
Wheeler Cowperthwaite
Wheeler is a journalist, poet and food writer. While he’s written poetry for years, he only turned to poetry on demand during the pandemic, setting up with a typewriter on the Pedestrian Bridge. He uses his professional interviewing skills to coax details out of subjects for poems written on demand.
Other Notes:
- This is a family-friendly event open to children and adults of all ages.
- There will be no bathrooms available at this event.
- Some terrain in Waterplace Park is uneven, including: cobblestone walkways and short flights of stairs.
- The rain date for this program is July 20th. In case of rain or other inclement weather, we will notify participants by email and social media no later than the morning of if we need to postpone the program.
The Downtown Providence Park Network works across nine distinct downtown public spaces, cultivating enduring connection, pride, and vibrancy throughout the generations. Each space has its own personality, assets, needs and priorities–together, they form a connected loop. The Park Network was created in partnership with The City of Providence, The Providence Foundation, The Providence Parks Department, I-195 Redevelopment District, and all of the community organizations enlivening our downtown parks.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterplace-park-poetry-a-workshop-with-pvd-poetry-tickets-667530540817
Haus of Codec Art Market (6/10/2023)
What: Haus of Codec art market in Dexter Park
Where: Dexter Park
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10
Haus of Codec’s May Marketplace Saturday, 06/10/2023 @ Dexter Park. 10am – 4pm.
We’re excited to bring you a day of music, food, art and entertainment in the heart of the West End of Providence, Dexter Park! There is still time to register as a vendor and a full day’s schedule of events will be released soon so be sure to follow us on all social media platforms to stay in touch!
Art, Entertainment,
Performances and Installations from Spectrum Theatre Ensemble & Pneuhaus
Food Vendors Include: The Daily Grind
Bar Sponsored By: Revival Brewery and Lost Valley Pizza & Providence Brewing Company
Organizations Providing Life Saving and Essential Services : Youth Pride Inc., John Brown Mutual Aid, Sojourner House, Womxn Project & The Haus of Glitter.
Our Marketplaces hosts community clothing swaps! Bring what you can take what you need! Any fabric that can not be worn and needs to be recycled should be bagged and labeled as such.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=haus%20of%20codec
Haus of Codec Art Market (10/29/2022)
What: Haus of Codec art market/WBNA “Ghouls and Goblins Extravaganza”
Includes: 80+ vendors at art market, beer garden, multiple live bands, performances, COSTUME CONTEST! Trick or treating for kids
Schedule:
12-6 p.m. – Haus of Codec artist marketplace, beer garden, live music
1-4 p.m. – Naturedrag costume creation workshop with Eli Nixon (preregistration required)
3 p.m. – Rescheduled “Concert in the Park” with Robertico Arias, Wendy Klein and Latin Jazz Band; salsa dancing with RI Latin Dance School
3-6 p.m. – Trick-or-treating at Spooky Boooths4:30 p.m. – Costume contest winners announced (adults, kids, and…PETS!)
4:45 p.m. (ish) – Line-up starts for costume parade (at the sign by the bocce courts/chess tables) with PVD Bike Jam
https://mailchi.mp/wbna/newsletter-878021?e=a48a2b3ba4
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 29
Where: Dexter Park, (behind the Cranston Street armory), Dexter Street, Providence, RI
Note: Halloween themed. Poets in attendance, confirmed: Wheeler, Alicia
Warren Walkabout at Rhody Roots (10/30/2022)
What: The Warren Walkabout
When Warren throws open its doors for our annual festival of arts, food, independent businesses, history and working waterfront, it’s the Warren Walkabout!
Park and walk, take the free trolley, or hop on a pedicab to explore our historic downtown. Water views, architecture, shops and boutiques, eateries and cafes, plus a rare glimpse into artist workshops and studios.
Live music all over town, artist demonstrations, and good cheer.
https://discoverwarren.com/events/walkabout/
When: 12-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 (10/16/2022)
Where: We will be in Rhody Rhoots at 511 Main St., in Warren, RI.
Notes: Poets in attendance, confirmed: Alicia
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Warren Walkabout at Rhody Roots (10/16/2022)
What: The Warren Walkabout
When Warren throws open its doors for our annual festival of arts, food, independent businesses, history and working waterfront, it’s the Warren Walkabout!
Park and walk, take the free trolley, or hop on a pedicab to explore our historic downtown. Water views, architecture, shops and boutiques, eateries and cafes, plus a rare glimpse into artist workshops and studios.
Live music all over town, artist demonstrations, and good cheer.
https://discoverwarren.com/events/walkabout/
When: 12-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 (10/16/2022)
Where: We will be in Rhody Rhoots at 511 Main St., in Warren, RI.
Notes: Poets in attendance, confirmed: Wheeler
PRONK! 2022 (10/10/2022)
What: “PRONK! (Providence Honk Fest) is a free, family-friendly, activist outdoor justice + music + art festival, featuring activist-centered brass bands + percussion ensembles + musicians + performers + artists. Since 2007, PRONK! has practiced creative activism in collaboration with local, national and international musicians + artists + performers + spectacles in Providence, RI.
- 11am – Family West African Drumming Class – Dexter Park (73 Dexter St.)
- 12-5pm – Indigenous People’s Day Celebration – Dexter Park (73 Dexter St.)”
We will be offering poetry on demand.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 (Indigenous People’s Day)
Where: Dexter Park, (behind the Cranston Street armory), Dexter Street, Providence, RI
Note: If we can find enough working manual typewriters, will have machines available for anyone who wants to write their own things. If enough demand and/or material is produced, we will also create a zine for PRONK! fest. (Have a manual typewriter you’re willing to part with? Email us at pvdpoetry@gmail.com)
But we need submissions. Send them to pvdpoetry@gmail.com, with “PRONK zine submission” in the subject line.
Design Week RI’s Fabrication Fest (2 DAYS) and Zine Making (9/24, 9/25)
What: “Fabrication Fest is a two-day celebration combining exploration, creativity, and curiosity, all focused on design and fabrication.”
We will be offering poetry on demand and offering electric typewriters for free use by the public, either for personal use, or for submissions for our Design Week Zine.
When: 1-5 p.m., Sept. 24-25 (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Innovation Park, Providence
Note: We will be publishing a zine with submissions (OPEN!) from Design Week, as well as poems we produce on demand during the two-day event. We need submissions! Non-fiction, fiction, poetry, design, music, anything.
Pawtucket Arts Collaborative “Text” show opening
What: Show opening for “Text“
When: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, 2022
Where: Pawtucket Arts Collaborative gallery, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket
Friday Night Flea (8/19/2022)
What: Friday Night Flea/Witches Night Out Market
When: 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. 19, 2022
Where: Farm Fresh Market Hall, 10 Sims Ave., Providence, RI
Haus of Codec Art Market (9/10/2022)
What: Haus of Codec art market
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 10, 2022
Where: Dexter Park, (behind the Cranston Street armory), Dexter Street, Providence, RI