Monday, February 6, 2023 – VIEW THE CREATIVE AND WONDERFUL EXHIBIT AT RIVAA THIS MONTH

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023


ISSUE  905

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

CELEBRATED

IN

RIVAA GALLERY

The annual Black History Month Exhibit opened on Saturday. Lorraine Williams curated this extraordinary exhibit.

For over 30 years Lorraine has been an active member of the Island community and active is so many organizations,

A special exhibit included this year are embroidery works from the women of Rwanada. These works celebrate the talent, industry, culture and bravery of these women of peace.

Amazia Thompson exhibiting his digital works on aluminum.

 PHOTO OF THE DAY

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WEEKEND PHOTO OF THE DAY

PARK AVENUE ARMORY VETERANS ROOM

RECENTLY RESTORED TO ITS BEAUTY

Text by Judith Berdy
Thanks to Bobbie Slonevsky for her dedication to Blackwell’s Almanac and the RIHS
Thanks to Deborah Dorff for maintaining our website
Edited by Melanie Colter and Deborah Dorff

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