RISD Gallery Talk on Atget Photos by Bert Beaver
RISD presents a gallery talk by photography assistant professor Bert Beaver on December 10 at 2 pm at the Museum of Art. The event, themed A Contemporary Photographer Photographs by Atget, is free and open to the public.
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Eugene Atget
Museum of Art
R.I. School of Design
Bert Beaver
RISD
RIC Colloquium on The Negro in 20th Century Gains and Losses
Rhode Island College hosts the third History Colloquium for teachers and high school students. Rev. Herbert C. Edwards discusses The Negro: 20th Century Gains and Losses in Roberts Hall at 9 30 am on Saturday December 6 as part of the Modern Revolutions theme. The event, open to visitors, precedes the January 10 talk on The Italian in American History by Dr Armand Patrucco.
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Herbert C. Edwards
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College Department of History
Armand Patrucco
Basis for Compost Heap Aid to Richer Garden
Fall leaves coffee grounds banana peels tea leaves lawn clippings and even vacuum fluff form a backyard compost heap. A 6 by 6 feet bin 4 to 6 feet tall with moisture warmth and activator yields rich soil for next planting season.
Daily Diet Locusts Consume Their Weight
National Geographic reports that locusts eat daily amounts equal to their body weight, roughly 0.04 to 0.09 ounces. This highlights how voracious these insects are and their impact on crops in affected regions.
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National Geographic
Bubble Bubble Blueberry Trouble at Pembroke Field House
Sepia of Brown Univ stages a children friendly play for preschool to third graders titled Bubble Bubble Blueberry Trouble. The original adaptation of Old Black Witch! invites audience participation and blueberry muffins. Performances on December 8 9 and 11 at 6 30 pm with tickets 25 cents donated at the door. Reservations at Brown Univ Student Activities Office or by phone.
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Sepia of
Brown Univ
Pembroke Field House
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Hany Devlin
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First modern Chihuahua specimens found in 1850
The National Geographic Society notes that the first specimens of the modern Chihuahua were found around 1850 in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The small dogs quickly grew popular and some were traded for high sums, even gold.
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Chihuahua
National Geographic Society
Christmas Dinner 1969 Menu Highlights
A dated listing shows a Christmas dinner menu from 1969 featuring green grapes, green olives, black olives, red radishes, and rolls with butter. Portions indicate a simple festive spread typical of mid-century gatherings.
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