Looking for some tips on what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few recommendations from Ocean State Media afternoon host Mareva Lindo.
newportFILM presents Wild Solstice at the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m.
Described as a “feel-good winter get-together,” the evening promises a live concert by Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Todd Hannigan, followed by a lineup of five short documentaries about grit, adventure, and the natural world.
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A Holiday Special at Myrtle in East Providence, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m.
The Qualified United Association of Housewives Or Girlfriends of Shelfishermen presents this holiday variety show, featuring The Providence Holiday Sax Choir, Olivia Dolphin, Brain 4 Ever, and more. Plus: Home movies from It’s Casual, and holiday karaoke after the show.
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Cultural Survival Bazaar at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Dec. 20-21
‘Tis the season for holiday markets. The options are many – but there’s one happening this weekend where you can find items that won’t be anywhere else: The Cultural Survival Bazaar, a festival celebrating indigenous arts and culture. Presented by indigenous rights advocacy nonprofit Cultural Survival, the two-day event will feature the work of nearly 50 artists and artisans from around the region and the world. There will also be storytelling, dance and music performances, a talk by author Marie Dion, and food from local vendors – including James Beard Award-winning chef Sherry Pocknett of Sly Fox Den.
Ocean State Media afternoon host Mareva Lindo spoke with Candyce Testa, one of the organizers of the bazaar. She said she wants to emphasize that, when people come to this bazaar, “they’re not just purchasing an item. They’re connecting to an indigenous person, and they’re connecting to a community. We like to say that every item tells a story. You have this opportunity to interface directly with the maker and learn about who they are and who their community is.”
The Cultural Survival Bazaar takes place Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Click here for more information about tickets, the performance schedule, and participating artists.
The Cultural Survival Bazaar is a two-day festival celebrating indigenous arts and culture from around the world.
Jamie Malcom-Brown
In addition to work from nearly 50 artists and artisans from around the world, there will be storytelling and dance performances at this weekend’s Cultural Survival Bazaar.
Jamie Malcom-Brown
The Cultural Survival Bazaar will feature handmade items like this from indigenous cultures across the region and the world.
Jamie Malcom-Brown
Acknowledgment: WaterFire is a financial supporter of Ocean State Media. Editorial decisions are made independently.
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