Antone Academic Center

The Power of Place: History, Memory, and the Work of Democracy
What role can historic places play in shaping the conversations we need today? Drawing inspiration from Reparative Histories: Local Democracy and the Power of Place in the American Landscape, this keynote conversation will explore how historic sites can become spaces for meaningful dialogue about the past, the communities we inhabit today, and the futures we hope to build.
Dr. Louis P. Nelson, an architectural historian whose work examines the built environments of the Atlantic world and landscapes shaped by enslavement, and Dr. Angel Adams Parham, a sociologist whose scholarship explores race, place, memory, and civic solidarity, are co-editors of the book. They will be joined by Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, Director of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History at the Newport Historical Society, and Rebecca Bertrand, Executive Director of the Newport Historical Society. Together, these four scholars and public historians bring perspectives spanning sociology, anthropology, archaeology, architectural history, historic preservation, museum interpretation, and the public humanities to a rich conversation about the relationship between place, history, memory, and civic life.

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Noreen Stonor Drexel Preservation Keynote

The Power of Place: History, Memory, and the Work of Democracy
What role can historic places play in shaping the conversations...

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Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840

The 2026 Newport Comedy Series finale will feature two fantastic headliners. Billy Garan and Rhode Island’s own Ray Harrington. Billy’s show is a rapid mix of comedy, impressions and Pop Art props that takes audiences on a fun filled ride with lots of surprises along the way. His show is truly unique and unlike anything you have ever seen before. Billy has headlined at dozens of clubs across America and appeared in programs on HBO and Showtime. Motif magazine writes that Ray Harrington is one of the best "under the radar" comics in the country.”. Ray is a Boston Comedy Festival finalist and has performed on Conan, ABC, Fox and TBS. Billy and Ray undoubtedly will close out the series with not just a bang but a comedic explosion! 
All seats general admission. Must be at least 18 to attend. All comedians scheduled to appear $2 of every ticket sold goes to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Newport.
For more information and tickets click here: <a href="https://southcoastcomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southcoastcomedy.com</a> or purchase at the door unless Sold OutCome early to browse the super silent auction to benefit the Newport Boys &amp; Girls Clubs.

Local Event: Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

The 2026 Newport Comedy Series finale will feature two fantastic headliners. Billy Garan and Rhode Island’s own Ray Harrington....

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Noreen Stonor Drexel Preservation Keynote

NOV

13

5:00 PM

Antone Academic Center, 56 Lawrence Ave, Newport, RI

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series