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Pawtucket HAPPENINGS 8/11/21: Fun, News, Events & More

“WINDOWS ON PAWTUCKET”
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES BY AUGUST 15TH!
Exhibit your work in a public space!
An opportunity to create or submit existing works of art that will be seen daily by the public. Work will stay up through the summer of 2022. Art League RI is seeking proposals for artwork to be installed in 27 vacant storefront display windows in downtown Pawtucket.
Submissions Due: August 15th, 2021
BURBAGE THEATRE CO ANNOUNCES SEASON 10
After more than a year of suspended programming, Burbage Theatre Co proudly takes the stage for its 10th Season. This milestone represents over a decade of determination and promises to deliver some of Burbage’s most exciting productions to date.
For tickets and subscription packages for Burbage Theatre Co’s 2020-2021 Season visit www.burbagetheatre.org.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HOSTS ARTIST DAN BORELLI AT SLATER MILL
Massachusetts artist Dan Borelli will spend the next few months as Blackstone River Valley
National Historical Park’s artist in residence. In a project titled, “Illuminating Futures: Blackstone River
Valley,” Borelli will gather information from locals around Old Slater Mill to hear stories and create a
prototype installation. This proposed lighting installation will raise awareness about water quality and
foster stewardship for the Blackstone River.
He will be engaging with the public on August 7th, 25th, and September 9th, 11th, and 25th at Old Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue.
For more information, contact Park Ranger Andrew Schnetzer at Andrew_Schnetzer@NPS.gov or visit the National Historical Park’s website at www.nps.gov/blrv
RI MAKRER MILL OPEN HOUSE
Stop by RIMM for our open house to talk shop or tour our space. We will be teaching people how to needle felting emojis. We will also have some 3D-printed pom-pom catapults set up for kids (young or old) to battle each other.
Join us Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 pm
GALLERY 175 REOPENS
Gallery 175 reopens on August 3, 2021 with an exhibit of monotype, monoprint, etching, and calligraphic prints by Joan Hausrath.
Represented in the exhibit is artwork from Hausrath’s various series of prints created during the past 20 years inspired by her love of nature, fascination with archaeological finds, and her world travels.
August 3 – September 30, 2021
Artist’s Reception: September 12, 1 – 2:30 pm
HUD-APPROVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS
Looking to buy a home? Make the process as smooth and easy as possible with Dianny Pena’s HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class. The class will be live via Zoom on Wednesdays beginning August 18th through September 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
To register, contact Dianny Pena:
401-726-1173
YWCA FREE ONLINE JOB TRAINING!
The Google IT Support Professional Certificate is a program from Grow with Google, an initiative to help everyone—those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow—access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.
2021 FALL UNTHEMED JURIED SHOW
PAC would like to welcome guest juror Taleen Batalian to curate our Fall 2021 Unthemed Show. This year, we are thrilled to also be included in the 23rd Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival’s Gallery Tour on Sunday, September 12th!
September 9th, 2021, through November 4th, 2021
Visit their website for more details and schedule events: https://www.pawtucketartsfestival.org/
2021 RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division is hosting a number of free performances throughout the summer beginning Tuesday, July 6 and are tentatively scheduled to end Sunday, August 22, weather permitting. All performances begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public!
BURBAGE THEATER PRESETS “THE CONSPIRICENTER”
BY JAMES LUCEY
You’re about to enter a world where anything goes. Where everyone’s voice is equal and anything is possible. Where the rabbit hole goes as deep as you’re willing to allow it. A place where truth is illusory. A world where the earth is flat. A world in which the moon landing never happened. A world where the deep state is run by cabal of Satan worshippers are trying to use a message of human decency to overthrow the US government. A world where fake news, isn’t so fake after all. You’re about to enter:
The Conspiricenter.
THE EMPOWERMENT FACTORY FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS
FREE virtual and in-person courses will be resuming at The Empowerment Factory this July!
Each child who enrolls will get a creativity kit with supplies for the class as well as a fun learning experience from the TEF staff. These fun, free classes combine art, science, and social-emotional learning.
Space is limited, so visit our website for more information and to pre-register now.
GALLARY 175 ONLINE ART EXHIBITION
Enjoy the art of three New England artists who express pleasure and delight through their choice of subject matter, interpretation, and style.
Online May 1 – August 31, 2021
OPEN YOGA
Open yoga is now being hosted for FREE at the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket! Join either online or in-person with Kristin every Saturday at 9:00 am to start your weekend off with relaxation and exercise.
DAGGETT FARM AND GREENHOUSE REOPENING
Spring into action and pick up locally grown, competitively priced annuals, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants! Your purchases support The Arc of Blackstone Valley.
Spring hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 am till 3:30 pm
Click here to learn more about The Arc!
Tuesday, August 17th
Is Entrepreneurship Right For You?
Webinar 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Wednesday, August 18th
Trademark Basics
Webinar 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 19th
GSA Presents: Accessing Procurement Opportunities
Webinar 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
To see more webinars & events happening this month, click here.
At the Pawtucket Foundation, our goal is to foster a vision of a downtown area that is sustainable, attractive, active and safe. Visit pawtucketfoundation.org to learn more!