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RIBS is dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling. It is important for Black communities to know their own history and culture, but for everyone to experience Black culture presented by Black people.
As we count down to the 44th Annual “In the Tradition…” National Association of Black Storytellers Festival & Conference, we’re excited to highlight another one of our very own — Kel Garratt! 🧡🖤💚 Tickets & info: www.nabsgriots.org/festival
September 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
As we count down to the 44th Annual “In the Tradition…” National Association of Black Storytellers Festival & Conference, we’re excited to highlight another one of our very own — Kel Garratt! 🧡🖤💚 Tickets & info: www.nabsgriots.org/festival
Join us for A Tribute to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment on Saturday, September 19, at historic Smith’s Castle.
11 AM–3 PM
Come help us remember their service, their stories, and their enduring pursuit of freedom.
11 AM–3 PM
Come help us remember their service, their stories, and their enduring pursuit of freedom.
September 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Join us for A Tribute to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment on Saturday, September 19, at historic Smith’s Castle.
11 AM–3 PM
Come help us remember their service, their stories, and their enduring pursuit of freedom.
11 AM–3 PM
Come help us remember their service, their stories, and their enduring pursuit of freedom.
🎭✨ PLAY IN A DAY IS BACK! ✨🎭
Join us at Davey Lopes Park for TWO more evenings of creativity, community, storytelling, and FUN. Elizabeth is back to host “Play in a Day,” a FREE, interactive theater experience for ALL AGES!
📅 TOMORROW — Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 NEXT TUESDAY — Sept. 22
⏰ 5:00PM
Join us at Davey Lopes Park for TWO more evenings of creativity, community, storytelling, and FUN. Elizabeth is back to host “Play in a Day,” a FREE, interactive theater experience for ALL AGES!
📅 TOMORROW — Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 NEXT TUESDAY — Sept. 22
⏰ 5:00PM
September 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
🎭✨ PLAY IN A DAY IS BACK! ✨🎭
Join us at Davey Lopes Park for TWO more evenings of creativity, community, storytelling, and FUN. Elizabeth is back to host “Play in a Day,” a FREE, interactive theater experience for ALL AGES!
📅 TOMORROW — Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 NEXT TUESDAY — Sept. 22
⏰ 5:00PM
Join us at Davey Lopes Park for TWO more evenings of creativity, community, storytelling, and FUN. Elizabeth is back to host “Play in a Day,” a FREE, interactive theater experience for ALL AGES!
📅 TOMORROW — Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 NEXT TUESDAY — Sept. 22
⏰ 5:00PM
💡 What if your child’s big idea became a real business?
At the Mini Entrepreneur Fair, kids ages 4–16 get the chance to dream up an idea, create a product or service, build their own brand—and then sell it to real customers!
👉 Register today: merikids.org/fair/
At the Mini Entrepreneur Fair, kids ages 4–16 get the chance to dream up an idea, create a product or service, build their own brand—and then sell it to real customers!
👉 Register today: merikids.org/fair/
Mini Kids Entrepreneur Fair | Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode Island
Mini Entrepreneur Fair Mini Entrepreneur Fair https://vimeo.com/1031177802Time & LocationSaturday, November 7, 2026Time: 5:30PM-7:30 PMFarm Fresh Rhode ...
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September 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
💡 What if your child’s big idea became a real business?
At the Mini Entrepreneur Fair, kids ages 4–16 get the chance to dream up an idea, create a product or service, build their own brand—and then sell it to real customers!
👉 Register today: merikids.org/fair/
At the Mini Entrepreneur Fair, kids ages 4–16 get the chance to dream up an idea, create a product or service, build their own brand—and then sell it to real customers!
👉 Register today: merikids.org/fair/
Play in a Day today at Corliss Park: 5-6pm! FJoin our own Legacy Academy Graduate Elizabeth Keiser for this super fun FREE event for all ages. #ritheatre #RIEvents
Photo credit: @arewefreelance Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor
Can't make it? Same place, same time next Tuesday, Sept. 15th.
Photo credit: @arewefreelance Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor
Can't make it? Same place, same time next Tuesday, Sept. 15th.
September 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Play in a Day today at Corliss Park: 5-6pm! FJoin our own Legacy Academy Graduate Elizabeth Keiser for this super fun FREE event for all ages. #ritheatre #RIEvents
Photo credit: @arewefreelance Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor
Can't make it? Same place, same time next Tuesday, Sept. 15th.
Photo credit: @arewefreelance Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor
Can't make it? Same place, same time next Tuesday, Sept. 15th.
Be Part of NABS 2026 - We Need Volunteers! This November 4–8, 2026, Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) is proud to host the 44th Annual National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) “In the Tradition…” Festival & Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Providence-Warwick. ribsfest.org/nabs2026/
September 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Be Part of NABS 2026 - We Need Volunteers! This November 4–8, 2026, Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) is proud to host the 44th Annual National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) “In the Tradition…” Festival & Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Providence-Warwick. ribsfest.org/nabs2026/
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱!
We’re excited that Rhode Island Black Storytellers’ own Len Cabral will be bringing his stories to the 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 at Ninigret Park in Charlestown!
We’re excited that Rhode Island Black Storytellers’ own Len Cabral will be bringing his stories to the 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 at Ninigret Park in Charlestown!
September 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱!
We’re excited that Rhode Island Black Storytellers’ own Len Cabral will be bringing his stories to the 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 at Ninigret Park in Charlestown!
We’re excited that Rhode Island Black Storytellers’ own Len Cabral will be bringing his stories to the 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 at Ninigret Park in Charlestown!
🌳 A beautiful new piece of public art is taking root in Providence! AnceTree is a celebration of roots, stories, connection, and community.
Elmwood Avenue & Reservoir Avenue, PVD. This striking sculpture is by storyteller and artist Valerie Tutson, fabricated with the help of Charlie Corley.
Elmwood Avenue & Reservoir Avenue, PVD. This striking sculpture is by storyteller and artist Valerie Tutson, fabricated with the help of Charlie Corley.
August 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
🌳 A beautiful new piece of public art is taking root in Providence! AnceTree is a celebration of roots, stories, connection, and community.
Elmwood Avenue & Reservoir Avenue, PVD. This striking sculpture is by storyteller and artist Valerie Tutson, fabricated with the help of Charlie Corley.
Elmwood Avenue & Reservoir Avenue, PVD. This striking sculpture is by storyteller and artist Valerie Tutson, fabricated with the help of Charlie Corley.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Mount Hope Farm - 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol
Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! More info here: www.mounthopefarm.org/upcoming-eve...
Mount Hope Farm - 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol
Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! More info here: www.mounthopefarm.org/upcoming-eve...
Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! — Mount Hope Farm
Rooted in the blues and jazz of rural Georgia and polished on stages around the world, Rose Weaver doesn't imitate the greats — she inhabits them. Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, the Gershwins, Billie Ho...
www.mounthopefarm.org
August 25, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Mount Hope Farm - 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol
Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! More info here: www.mounthopefarm.org/upcoming-eve...
Mount Hope Farm - 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol
Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! More info here: www.mounthopefarm.org/upcoming-eve...
Save the Date! AUG 23rd DAY OF REMEMBRANCE from 4-5:30PM - Independence Park, Bristol, Rhode Island
Join us on this day of unity and peace. Storyteller Len Cabral performs stories for children & families All welcome - FREE event. Bring chairs & blankets for comfort. #historymatters #RIEvents
Join us on this day of unity and peace. Storyteller Len Cabral performs stories for children & families All welcome - FREE event. Bring chairs & blankets for comfort. #historymatters #RIEvents
August 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Save the Date! AUG 23rd DAY OF REMEMBRANCE from 4-5:30PM - Independence Park, Bristol, Rhode Island
Join us on this day of unity and peace. Storyteller Len Cabral performs stories for children & families All welcome - FREE event. Bring chairs & blankets for comfort. #historymatters #RIEvents
Join us on this day of unity and peace. Storyteller Len Cabral performs stories for children & families All welcome - FREE event. Bring chairs & blankets for comfort. #historymatters #RIEvents
☀️ Learning happens outside, too!
Play also gives children opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, patience, confidence, and good sportsmanship—social-emotional skills that matter both on and off the playground.
At FUNDA, sometimes the best learning looks a whole lot like FUN! ❤️🖤💚
Play also gives children opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, patience, confidence, and good sportsmanship—social-emotional skills that matter both on and off the playground.
At FUNDA, sometimes the best learning looks a whole lot like FUN! ❤️🖤💚
August 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
☀️ Learning happens outside, too!
Play also gives children opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, patience, confidence, and good sportsmanship—social-emotional skills that matter both on and off the playground.
At FUNDA, sometimes the best learning looks a whole lot like FUN! ❤️🖤💚
Play also gives children opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, patience, confidence, and good sportsmanship—social-emotional skills that matter both on and off the playground.
At FUNDA, sometimes the best learning looks a whole lot like FUN! ❤️🖤💚
🎭✨ **Join us TOMORROW for “Play in a Day!”** ✨🎭
We’re excited to support our very own Legacy Academy graduate and FUNDA Summer Camp counselor, Elizabeth Keiser, as she leads a special FREE “Play in a Day” event!
Tuesday, August 11 @ 5:00 PM @ Miguel Luna Park
110 Sackett Street, PVD.
We’re excited to support our very own Legacy Academy graduate and FUNDA Summer Camp counselor, Elizabeth Keiser, as she leads a special FREE “Play in a Day” event!
Tuesday, August 11 @ 5:00 PM @ Miguel Luna Park
110 Sackett Street, PVD.
August 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
🎭✨ **Join us TOMORROW for “Play in a Day!”** ✨🎭
We’re excited to support our very own Legacy Academy graduate and FUNDA Summer Camp counselor, Elizabeth Keiser, as she leads a special FREE “Play in a Day” event!
Tuesday, August 11 @ 5:00 PM @ Miguel Luna Park
110 Sackett Street, PVD.
We’re excited to support our very own Legacy Academy graduate and FUNDA Summer Camp counselor, Elizabeth Keiser, as she leads a special FREE “Play in a Day” event!
Tuesday, August 11 @ 5:00 PM @ Miguel Luna Park
110 Sackett Street, PVD.
Under the guidance of renowned djembefola Sidy Maiga, campers are discovering the traditions of West African drumming while developing important social-emotional skills that will last a lifetime. #SEL #FUNDA #blackhistory
August 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Under the guidance of renowned djembefola Sidy Maiga, campers are discovering the traditions of West African drumming while developing important social-emotional skills that will last a lifetime. #SEL #FUNDA #blackhistory
🎨🌍 Learning Beyond the Map:
Working on one shared piece of art helped campers build social-emotional skills like patience, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and respect for one another's ideas. They learned that every country—and every person—has an important place in the bigger picture.
Working on one shared piece of art helped campers build social-emotional skills like patience, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and respect for one another's ideas. They learned that every country—and every person—has an important place in the bigger picture.
August 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
🎨🌍 Learning Beyond the Map:
Working on one shared piece of art helped campers build social-emotional skills like patience, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and respect for one another's ideas. They learned that every country—and every person—has an important place in the bigger picture.
Working on one shared piece of art helped campers build social-emotional skills like patience, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and respect for one another's ideas. They learned that every country—and every person—has an important place in the bigger picture.
Another great week of Funda Summer Camp is starting! This afternoon Marlon, Mel, and Masankho Kamsisi Banda were gearing up for Creative Studio, Storytelling and Singing! #fundacamp #storiesmatter #blackstoriesmatter
July 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Another great week of Funda Summer Camp is starting! This afternoon Marlon, Mel, and Masankho Kamsisi Banda were gearing up for Creative Studio, Storytelling and Singing! #fundacamp #storiesmatter #blackstoriesmatter
RIBS is so excited to be hosting the National Association of Black Storytellers Festival and Conference this November! Tshirts can be ordered and don't forget your tickets!
www.nabsgriots.org/product-page...
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Festival Shirts | OFFICIAL - Nabs Griots
All t-shirt orders must be received by Sunday, October 4th, 2026 and picked up in person at the registration table at the festival and conference Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI.
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July 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
RIBS is so excited to be hosting the National Association of Black Storytellers Festival and Conference this November! Tshirts can be ordered and don't forget your tickets!
www.nabsgriots.org/product-page...
www.nabsgriots.org/product-page...
Get Your Tickets to Muriel's August Show! Muriel has performed multiple times at FUNDA FEST and we love her! Come out and support this amazing artist. #storiesmatter #blackstoriesmatter #blackhistory #blackhistorymatters
July 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Get Your Tickets to Muriel's August Show! Muriel has performed multiple times at FUNDA FEST and we love her! Come out and support this amazing artist. #storiesmatter #blackstoriesmatter #blackhistory #blackhistorymatters
Don't miss it! Friday 7/25: SYLVIA ANN SOARES enacts elder SYLVIA TORREY formerly enslaved of RI. Recalling the American Revolution, RI Black Governors, Negro Cloth, and she channels a soldier of the RI Black Regiment. At the HERA GALLERYm-2pm: 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI - Open and free for all!
July 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Don't miss it! Friday 7/25: SYLVIA ANN SOARES enacts elder SYLVIA TORREY formerly enslaved of RI. Recalling the American Revolution, RI Black Governors, Negro Cloth, and she channels a soldier of the RI Black Regiment. At the HERA GALLERYm-2pm: 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI - Open and free for all!
Call for Black Actors!
July 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Call for Black Actors!
Save the date! July 25
Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence - 2pm | Free & Open to All! Hera Gallery. #blackstories #rievents #storiesmatter
www.heragallery.org/threading-ti...
Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence - 2pm | Free & Open to All! Hera Gallery. #blackstories #rievents #storiesmatter
www.heragallery.org/threading-ti...
July 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Save the date! July 25
Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence - 2pm | Free & Open to All! Hera Gallery. #blackstories #rievents #storiesmatter
www.heragallery.org/threading-ti...
Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence - 2pm | Free & Open to All! Hera Gallery. #blackstories #rievents #storiesmatter
www.heragallery.org/threading-ti...
Date correction! FREE and open to the public!
SATURDAY, July 4th at 5 PM at the RISD Auditorium
7 Canal Walk, Providence, RI
America in Song: 250 Years of Resilience and Harmony,
Led by Dr. Rose Weaver’s Waterspill Junction
SATURDAY, July 4th at 5 PM at the RISD Auditorium
7 Canal Walk, Providence, RI
America in Song: 250 Years of Resilience and Harmony,
Led by Dr. Rose Weaver’s Waterspill Junction
July 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Date correction! FREE and open to the public!
SATURDAY, July 4th at 5 PM at the RISD Auditorium
7 Canal Walk, Providence, RI
America in Song: 250 Years of Resilience and Harmony,
Led by Dr. Rose Weaver’s Waterspill Junction
SATURDAY, July 4th at 5 PM at the RISD Auditorium
7 Canal Walk, Providence, RI
America in Song: 250 Years of Resilience and Harmony,
Led by Dr. Rose Weaver’s Waterspill Junction
We are so proud of Julius Morris, Sara Montiero's son. He performed at the Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park. You can watch his full music video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-vg... #summertime #juneteenthri
Sumertime
YouTube video by Thomas Walsh
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June 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM
We are so proud of Julius Morris, Sara Montiero's son. He performed at the Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park. You can watch his full music video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-vg... #summertime #juneteenthri
Choclt getting her groove on at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Temple for Music! ##Juneteenth #juneteenthri Stay tuned for more clips!
June 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Choclt getting her groove on at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Temple for Music! ##Juneteenth #juneteenthri Stay tuned for more clips!
Julius is a multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, RI with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, & African American roots. He began training in the arts at 5 years old and quickly grew into a fearless performer across poetry, dance, and music. He will be performing at the Roger Williams Juneteenth Celebration!
June 18, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Julius is a multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, RI with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, & African American roots. He began training in the arts at 5 years old and quickly grew into a fearless performer across poetry, dance, and music. He will be performing at the Roger Williams Juneteenth Celebration!
Sunday, June 21st from 12-7pm
Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music
www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/8th-an... Julius Morris is an 12-year-old multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, and African American roots will be performing!
Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music
www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/8th-an... Julius Morris is an 12-year-old multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, and African American roots will be performing!
8th Annual Juneteenth Festival | Providence, RI 02910
The 8th Annual Juneteenth RI Festival is a premier celebration held at Roger Williams Park (Temple to Music) in Providence, typically on the Sunday closest to June 19th (2026 date: June 21, 12 PM - 7 ...
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June 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Sunday, June 21st from 12-7pm
Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music
www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/8th-an... Julius Morris is an 12-year-old multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, and African American roots will be performing!
Juneteenth Celebration at Roger Williams Park, Temple to Music
www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/8th-an... Julius Morris is an 12-year-old multidisciplinary artist from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with Cape Verdean, Jamaican, and African American roots will be performing!