By The Sweat of Our Brow: Oral Histories of the Longshoremen of ILA Local #1329
History / Heritage - Performance
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Sunday, December 6, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | Elders, Adult, College, High School, Middle School | |
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Providence Public Library, Central Barnard Room (3rd Floor) 150 Empire Street Providence, RI 02903 |
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| Cost: | FREE | |
| Sponsored by: | Sponsored in part by RICH | |
| Description: | By the Sweat of Our Brow, is a slideshow, discussion, and program of dramatic readings that document the life of the Longshoremen of ILA Local #1329(Providence and New Bedford). The diverse experiences of these men are poignant, humorous, sweet, and bitter. They recall the "old-timers" and the infamous "new regime." They wear their hard hats with pride, and "earned a good living" as they weathered unhealthy conditions and unjust deeds. Presenter Sylvia Ann Soares, Brown '95, AEA, SAG, AFTRA, has toured nationally and abroad and has performed on television and in major regional theatres. |
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| More Information: |
E-mail:
sylviaannsoares@yahoo.com
Entered by: Providence Public Library Calendar (calendar@provlib.org) |
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Last Modified: November 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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