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GrubStreet Is Coming to PVD GrubStreet, located in Boston, is one of the leading writing centers in the country. And it’s coming to Providence. This fall, aspiring local writers can take a workshop or weekly class in fiction memoir and screenwriting led by one of Grub Street’s Boston writing instructors who are also working writers. All classes take place at School One, and Ethan Gilsdorf, one of the three Providence instructors says, “I can’t wait to see which students join us at our new ‘home.'” Gilsdorf recognizes that there are many quality writing classes in the area already, and feels that GrubStreet’s new offerings will complement them. “We’ve long wanted to expand our creative writing class offerings in Providence, and our partnership with School One allows us to serve more students in the area.” Creating can be a lonely endeavor and artists benefit from a community that can help with resource sharing, peer support and feedback. “What I hope will come out of this new effort is to make sure all Rhode Island writers get access to a writing community,” said Gilsdorf. “GrubStreet is well-known in Boston for being the city’s hub of literary activity, and we’re excited to be part of Providence’s writing and literary scene too. “I most look forward to helping my students realize their writing goals. I like to see what sort of connections, writing skills and inspiration develops around the seminar table,” continued Gilsdorf. “Helping people tell their stories is what it’s all about.” All classes take place at 220 University Ave, PVD. For class descriptions, go to grubstreet.org Mon, Sep 11 Constructing the Scene, 6 – 9pm Crash Course in Short Story, 6 – 9pm Mon, Sep 25 Essentials of Story Structure, 6 – 9pm Three Act Structure for Screenwriters, 6 – 9pm Mon, Oct 2 Narrative Personal Essay/Memoir Essentials, 6 – 9pm Elements of Fiction: Characterization, 6 – 9pm Mon, Oct 16 Op-Ed Essentials, 6 – 9pm 6 Weeks, 6 Stories, 6 – 9pm for 6 weeks Mon, Oct 23 Writing Dialogue, 6 – 9pm 6 Weeks, 6 Essays, 6 – 9pm for 6 weeks Mon, Nov 6 Discovering Meaning within Story Structure, 6 – 9pm Mon, Nov 20 Writing Action Scenes, 6 – 9pm Mon, Nov 27 Micro Fiction, 6 – 9pm Mark Fogarty is a Rhode Island resident and longtime GrubStreet instructor. He is an expert in the mono-myth, story structure and screenwriting. He’ll instruct students in how to write different types of scenes and create natural-sounding dialogue. Ethan Gilsdorf is longtime GrubStreet instructor and board member, Providence resident, writer, journalist and teacher, author of Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks. He’ll teach memoir, personal essay and op-ed writing at School One. Annie Hartnett is a Providence resident and author of Rabbit Cake, which was selected as an Indies Introduce title and an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association, as well as an Amazon Best Book of the Month (March). She’ll teach short story writing and help students bring their characters to life. TEDx Providence Returns for its Seventh Year TEDx is coming to town for its 7th year, and you’re going to want a ticket to this one! It takes place on September 30 from 9am until 5pm, with a lunch break and after party, all at The VETS Auditorium. TED stands for technology, entertainment and design. TED Talks involve people from all different backgrounds, including education, age, gender and sexuality, talking about a topic of their choosing. These talks can vary from science and technology to culture and art and everything in between or outside the box! TEDx events, on the other hand, are community-based events that feature TED-like talks. So TEDxProvidence has speakers that influence RI in some way. “This year’s theme, Past Present Future, is focused on learning from the past, experiencing and influencing the present, and creating our future, ” said Michael Gazdacko, spokesperson for The Providence Speaking Society and TEDxProvidence. “We are excited for this year’s event because we will debut for the first time at The Vets and are proud to showcase our most diverse and dynamic lineup of speakers and performers yet.” The presenters have been announced, and they’re all important contributors to our little state. Adeene Denton is a scientist, historian and dancer. She brings a unique perspective of melding science and art with her passion of planetary science, in which she is completing her PhD at Brown University. Raymond Two Hawks Watson has a long history with nonprofit administration and is a recipient of the Innovation Fellowship for his project, the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative. He is also an artist, community activist and educator. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is a Yale graduate and part of many state committees such as budget, judiciary, environment, health, education, labor and pensions. He was also appointed US Attorney in 1994. Kiara Butler was awarded the Generation Citizen’s Community Partnership Award at the Rhode Island State House this year. She is also a the co-founder of Diversity Talks, which are student-led professional development sessions with diversity and equity in mind. Christopher Johnson uses his creative freedom to break down issues such as race, mental illness and incarceration. He expresses these issues through art, poetry, playwriting and education. Arnell Milhouse is the ultimate tech guy. He is co-founder of HackRI and HackPVD, programs that teach computer science skills to help the inequality gap and give more confidence to underserved communities. Paul Salem does a little of everything. He is co-founder of Equity Partners, chairman of Year-Up and board member of Edesia Global Nutrition. His concerns range from changing the landscape of youth in a local community to feeding malnourished children across the world. Shannon Shallcross is all about the data. She is co-founder and CEO of BetaXAnalytics, a company that uses data to help improve the quality of healthcare. Cheryl W. Snead is a motivational speaker who discusses issues around women, youth and minorities, and how to empower those groups. She is also the founder of Banneker Industries, Inc, a provider of supply chain management solutions. Javier Juarez was awarded the Vital Contribution to the Community in 2017 at Rhode Island College for his work to raise awareness about undocumented student struggles. He is also a member of CASO, Coalition of Advocates for Student Opportunities, which helps immigrant students in RI. Colleen Daley Ndoye has made it her career to help people grow and accomplish their goals through peer-driven work. She is the executive director of Project Weber/ RENEW, which helps with myriad issues, such as HIV testing and prevention, case management, harm reduction and help with at-risk communities. Dr. Raymond Mis has taught medicine at the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been the chief of gastroenterology at the Kent County Memorial Hospital. He has also struggled on his journey, losing a significant amount of his hearing and vision, but has overcome these struggles and now owns his own practice in Warwick. Amara Berry is director of the Sparkler Program, which teaches college-level STEM topics to elementary school children in RI, trying to expose them to science early while also teaching them problem-solving skills. Michael L Littman is a computer science professor at Brown with multiple awards for his teaching and research. When he isn’t focused on robotics or AIs, he’s a performer with a theater and commercial background. Lulu Locks is owner and founder and Suite Tart, a salon that mashes the worlds of old-school style and modern techniques to give truly unique styles and haircuts. She is also the owner and founder of Providence Pin-Up. This year’s TEDxProvidence conference is shaping up to be it’s best yet with technology, community, art, health and politics all being explored. Buy your tickets soon, because this event is sure to sell out soon! Get Ready for HasCon’s Inaugural Event Get ready for HasCon, Hasbro’s premier event that will provide fans of its many brands (Transformers, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, Dungeons and Dragons, Littlest Pet Shop, Nerf and Magic: The Gathering to name just a few), with a vast array of unique and immersive experiences from Fri, Sep 8 through Sun, Sep 10 at the Rhode Island Convention and Dunkin Donuts Centers. I communicated with Jane Ritson- Parsons, group executive for global marketing at Hasbro, to learn more about what fans can anticipate at this exciting event. Jessica Kendall Hauk: What parts of HasCon are you most excited about? Jane Ritson-Parsons: The most exciting part of this event is, quite simply, the amount of unique and immersive experiences fans can enjoy. HasCon will deliver an unprecedented fan experience with a variety of panels, presentations and interactive events for fans and families, including exciting first-look previews and panels from Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series including “Transformers: Rescue Bots,” “Littlest Pet Shop” and “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” as seen on Hasbro’s joint-venture television network Discovery Family … JKH: What are the most interesting attractions? JRP: Over the course of the planning process, we’ve made every effort to ensure every day of HasCon is jam-packed with exciting things to see and do. When guests walk into the Dunkin’ Donuts Center or Rhode Island Convention Center on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, they’ll have an opportunity to plan their days around what they love most. Magic: The Gathering players might be most excited about Magic’s 25th Anniversary party.