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Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Looking to get out of the house this winter? Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of fascinating Nature documentaries on the big screen.

Free with admission.
Sponsored by Rhode Island PBS

February 5 - My Life As a Turkey Based on his true story, My Life as a Turkey chronicles Joe Hutto's remarkable and moving experience of raising a group of wild turkey hatchlings to adulthood.

February 12 - American Eagle From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, American Eagle goes behind the scenes and into the nest to provide the ultimate bird's eye view into the private life of an American icon.

February 19 - Fortress of the Bears Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries.

February 26 - Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom Come discover wolverines, among the most elusive creatures on the planet. They seek out the toughest terrain - the most rugged, remote and fiercely raw - and they've always been scarce to begin with. So they're hard to find. They weigh only about 30 pounds, but they have a ton of attitude and a reputation to match.

March 4 - Raccoon Nation Are people, in an effort to outwit raccoons, actually making them smarter and unwittingly contributing to their evolutionary success? Are the ever more complex obstacles that our fast-paced, urban world throws at them actually pushing the development of raccoon brains?

March 11 - The Himalayas Take a stunning journey to the Himalayas. From Everest to the Tibetan Plateau, from the Gaumukh to the Ganges, this episode introduces us to a complex, interconnected natural world that continues to inspire, challenge and amaze the human race.

March 18 - The Animal House Skyscrapers towering over major cities or spectacularly-designed bridges often come to mind when we think of great feats in architecture and engineering. However, some of the most amazing, creative, and innovative structures on earth are not man-made or urban at all, but residences built by animals in the natural world.

Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Friday, February 3, 2012, 6 – 9pm

FUEL is a comprehensive and entertaining look at energy in America: a history of where we have been, our present predicament and a solution to our dependence on foreign oil. Rousing and reactionary, FUEL is an amazing, in-depth, personal journey of oil use and abuse as it examines wide-ranging energy solutions other than oil, the faltering US auto and petroleum industries, and the latest stirrings of the American mindset toward alternative energy.

Link to trailer is below:

More info: thefuelfilm.com

New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6 – 8pm

Just Below the Surface, a one session discussion book from Northwest Earth Institute, explores the connections between the gulf oil spill, energy policies and our lifestyles. How do we take responsibility as conscious consumers and concerned, active citizens?
Donation $16.00 includes the book or pdf. Please pre-register by Jan 23rd.
JUST BELOW THE SURFACE: PERSPECTIVES ON THE GULF COAST OIL SPILL DISCUSSION
Thursday, February 2 6:00-8:00pm

More info: www.newdawnearthcenter.org

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Looking to get out of the house this winter?  Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of nature travel documentaries on the big screen.  In January we will be celebrating the wonders of our beautiful National Parks.  The National Geographic videos will take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. Free with admission, see dates below.

January 8:  Secret Yosemite ~ Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Go beyond the tourist hotspots and journey deep into the dynamic and untamed wilderness behind 12,000 square miles of awe-inspiring natural wonders few have ever seen. Known for its steep granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls and the world's largest living trees - the Giant Sequoias - this beautiful haven attracts vacationers all year round.

January 15: Canyon Lands ~ Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons.

January 22:  Extreem Alaska: Denali National Park ~ Located near the top of the world, Denali National Park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low-to-high-altitude trek through Denali's breathtaking ecosystems. Elevation sets the rules in this subarctic land where only the most hardy creatures - including man - can survive.

January 29: Secret Yellowstone ~ Yellowstone is America's first and foremost National Park and its majestic beauty inspires more than 3 million visitors each year. Travel deep inside the 2 million acre national park to reveal the backcountry wilderness few have seen. Explore some of the 300 newly discovered waterfalls and learn how wolves, back after five decades of absence from Yellowstone, are helping restore the balance in the ecosystem alongside the grizzly bear and bison.

New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Thursday, January 26, 2012, 9:30 – 11am

View the Documentary: the Economics of Happiness which describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions: globalization and localization. How do we contribute to each of these?
Donation: $10.00 per program or $18 for both. Pre-register by Jan 16 and 23
Part 2. Thursday, January 26, 9:30 – 11 am

More info: www.newdawnearthcenter.org

Providence Marriott, 1 Orms Street, Providence, RI
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7 – 10pm

The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.

More info: www.forksoverknives.com

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Looking to get out of the house this winter?  Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of nature travel documentaries on the big screen.  In January we will be celebrating the wonders of our beautiful National Parks.  The National Geographic videos will take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. Free with admission, see dates below.

January 8:  Secret Yosemite ~ Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Go beyond the tourist hotspots and journey deep into the dynamic and untamed wilderness behind 12,000 square miles of awe-inspiring natural wonders few have ever seen. Known for its steep granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls and the world's largest living trees - the Giant Sequoias - this beautiful haven attracts vacationers all year round.

January 15: Canyon Lands ~ Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons.

January 22:  Extreem Alaska: Denali National Park ~ Located near the top of the world, Denali National Park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low-to-high-altitude trek through Denali's breathtaking ecosystems. Elevation sets the rules in this subarctic land where only the most hardy creatures - including man - can survive.

January 29: Secret Yellowstone ~ Yellowstone is America's first and foremost National Park and its majestic beauty inspires more than 3 million visitors each year. Travel deep inside the 2 million acre national park to reveal the backcountry wilderness few have seen. Explore some of the 300 newly discovered waterfalls and learn how wolves, back after five decades of absence from Yellowstone, are helping restore the balance in the ecosystem alongside the grizzly bear and bison.

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10 – 11am

Assistant Curator Mark Sweberg will introduce us to a hidden treasure in the Museum's Library and Archives. This program is the public unveiling of a newly arranged historic collection comprised of local natural history publications - most of which are long out of print. A great resource for students and scholars.

More info: providenceri.com…

New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 9:30 – 11am

More info: www.newdawnearthcenter.org

New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:30 – 8pm

Watch and discuss two engaging videos; the Story of Stuff and the Story of Broke by Annie Leonard. Compare conventional economics or ecological economics. How can we make a difference?

ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS: OUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Part 1. Wednesday, Jan 18, 6:30 – 8 p.m. or Thursday, January 19, 9:30 – 11 am

More info: www.newdawnearthcenter.org

Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 5:45 – 8pm

This event will begin with the screening of a 1927 silent promotional film produced by Gorham, showcasing both the people and the facilities behind Gorham's success. A panel discussion will follow, celebrating Gorham's innovative history and artistic legacy, while acknowledging its environmental impacts and championing modern day creativity and innovative design as a solution to helping remediate them. This event provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the legendary Gorham Silver Manufacturing, Co., and raises important questions about art, industry and sustainability, in relation to the past, present and future.

$10 suggested donation

featuring Sam Hough (Gorham archivist), Bill Smith (former Gorham employee), Alicia Lehrer (Executive Director, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council) and Beth Mosher (Associate Professor, RISD Dept. of Industrial Design)

More info: www.rihumanities.org…

Saunderstown, RI
Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7 – 9pm

RIWPS defines native plants as the specimens growing here when the colonists arrived. To gain a better understanding of what that means, read a seminal work of ecological history. Then spend an evening discussing the book.

CHANGES IN THE LAND - Winner of the Francis Parkman Prize, given by the Society of American Historians, for a work that combines literary and scholarly writing. To borrow one of the 27 copies of the book in the RI library system, contact your librarian.

Pre-registration required.
Register online at www.riwps.org
For more information contact RIWPS at office@riwps.org or 401-789-7497 (voicemail)

More info: www.riwps.org…

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Looking to get out of the house this winter?  Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of nature travel documentaries on the big screen.  In January we will be celebrating the wonders of our beautiful National Parks.  The National Geographic videos will take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. Free with admission, see dates below.

January 8:  Secret Yosemite ~ Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Go beyond the tourist hotspots and journey deep into the dynamic and untamed wilderness behind 12,000 square miles of awe-inspiring natural wonders few have ever seen. Known for its steep granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls and the world's largest living trees - the Giant Sequoias - this beautiful haven attracts vacationers all year round.

January 15: Canyon Lands ~ Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons.

January 22:  Extreem Alaska: Denali National Park ~ Located near the top of the world, Denali National Park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low-to-high-altitude trek through Denali's breathtaking ecosystems. Elevation sets the rules in this subarctic land where only the most hardy creatures - including man - can survive.

January 29: Secret Yellowstone ~ Yellowstone is America's first and foremost National Park and its majestic beauty inspires more than 3 million visitors each year. Travel deep inside the 2 million acre national park to reveal the backcountry wilderness few have seen. Explore some of the 300 newly discovered waterfalls and learn how wolves, back after five decades of absence from Yellowstone, are helping restore the balance in the ecosystem alongside the grizzly bear and bison.

Casino Theater, 9 Freebody St, Newport, RI
Friday, January 13, 2012, 6 – 9pm

This film tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives and his heart-felt battle to stop and reverse global warming. The film provides a rare and unprecedented glimpse at Nasheed's electrifying and passionate behind the scenes exchanges with the heads of state attending this top-level global assembly. A film about one man’s mission to save his nation and perhaps the planet, The Island President is a riveting, uplifting story that is impossible to take your eye off of. Run time: 101 minutes

"Environmental crusader Mohamed Nasheed is the Maldive's Davy Crockett." - Variety

“a strong candidate for the Oscar documentary short list.” – Anne Thompson, Indiewire

6pm reception (food provided by Salvation Cafe), 7pm film followed by Q&A
at Casino Theater (9 Freebody Street)
Tickets: $12 film + q&a only, $20 w/ reception

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, January 8, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Looking to get out of the house this winter?  Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of nature travel documentaries on the big screen.  In January we will be celebrating the wonders of our beautiful National Parks.  The National Geographic videos will take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. Free with admission, see dates below.

January 8:  Secret Yosemite ~ Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Go beyond the tourist hotspots and journey deep into the dynamic and untamed wilderness behind 12,000 square miles of awe-inspiring natural wonders few have ever seen. Known for its steep granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls and the world's largest living trees - the Giant Sequoias - this beautiful haven attracts vacationers all year round.

January 15: Canyon Lands ~ Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons.

January 22:  Extreem Alaska: Denali National Park ~ Located near the top of the world, Denali National Park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low-to-high-altitude trek through Denali's breathtaking ecosystems. Elevation sets the rules in this subarctic land where only the most hardy creatures - including man - can survive.

January 29: Secret Yellowstone ~ Yellowstone is America's first and foremost National Park and its majestic beauty inspires more than 3 million visitors each year. Travel deep inside the 2 million acre national park to reveal the backcountry wilderness few have seen. Explore some of the 300 newly discovered waterfalls and learn how wolves, back after five decades of absence from Yellowstone, are helping restore the balance in the ecosystem alongside the grizzly bear and bison.

Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street, Providence, RI
Thursday, December 29, 2011, 4 – 5pm

The Whale was named a critics' pick by the NY Times and the Washington Post this fall, and won 25 industry and film festival awards in an earlier version, known as Saving Luna. It's about a young orca who became separated from his family on the coast of British Columbia and, since orcas are highly social, tried to create a social life among humans. The film's website is www.thewhalemovie.com.

Here's something The Times said:

But the film delves past regional concerns into larger philosophical questions that it does not pretend to answer. Nor does it talk down to the viewer; this is a documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion. The issues surrounding the emotional lives of animals — and the often presumptuous assumption of humans that they comprehend them — are explored in The Whale with a quiet dignity and gorgeous images.

The Whale is G-rated, but is not specifically a kids' movie, though children get it and love it. It is a multi-layered narrative that deals with a lot of the questions raised by interaction between humans and wild animals, as well as reaching toward issues of cognition, emotion, connection and friendship in general. It has a quiet but strong science component, and was advised by one of the top cetacean scientists in the country, Dr. Lori Marino of Emory University.

The Whale is neither a didactic nor an ideological film. It tells a dramatic story that audiences from all walks of life and intellectual backgrounds seem to appreciate.

The Whale will be playing at the Providence, RI - Cable Car - Dec. 24, 26, 28-29

Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street, Providence, RI
Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 4 – 5pm

The Whale was named a critics' pick by the NY Times and the Washington Post this fall, and won 25 industry and film festival awards in an earlier version, known as Saving Luna. It's about a young orca who became separated from his family on the coast of British Columbia and, since orcas are highly social, tried to create a social life among humans. The film's website is www.thewhalemovie.com.

Here's something The Times said:

But the film delves past regional concerns into larger philosophical questions that it does not pretend to answer. Nor does it talk down to the viewer; this is a documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion. The issues surrounding the emotional lives of animals — and the often presumptuous assumption of humans that they comprehend them — are explored in The Whale with a quiet dignity and gorgeous images.

The Whale is G-rated, but is not specifically a kids' movie, though children get it and love it. It is a multi-layered narrative that deals with a lot of the questions raised by interaction between humans and wild animals, as well as reaching toward issues of cognition, emotion, connection and friendship in general. It has a quiet but strong science component, and was advised by one of the top cetacean scientists in the country, Dr. Lori Marino of Emory University.

The Whale is neither a didactic nor an ideological film. It tells a dramatic story that audiences from all walks of life and intellectual backgrounds seem to appreciate.

The Whale will be playing at the Providence, RI - Cable Car - Dec. 24, 26, 28-29

Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street, Providence, RI
Monday, December 26, 2011, 4 – 5pm

The Whale was named a critics' pick by the NY Times and the Washington Post this fall, and won 25 industry and film festival awards in an earlier version, known as Saving Luna. It's about a young orca who became separated from his family on the coast of British Columbia and, since orcas are highly social, tried to create a social life among humans. The film's website is www.thewhalemovie.com.

Here's something The Times said:

But the film delves past regional concerns into larger philosophical questions that it does not pretend to answer. Nor does it talk down to the viewer; this is a documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion. The issues surrounding the emotional lives of animals — and the often presumptuous assumption of humans that they comprehend them — are explored in The Whale with a quiet dignity and gorgeous images.

The Whale is G-rated, but is not specifically a kids' movie, though children get it and love it. It is a multi-layered narrative that deals with a lot of the questions raised by interaction between humans and wild animals, as well as reaching toward issues of cognition, emotion, connection and friendship in general. It has a quiet but strong science component, and was advised by one of the top cetacean scientists in the country, Dr. Lori Marino of Emory University.

The Whale is neither a didactic nor an ideological film. It tells a dramatic story that audiences from all walks of life and intellectual backgrounds seem to appreciate.

The Whale will be playing at the Providence, RI - Cable Car - Dec. 24, 26, 28-29

Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street, Providence, RI
Saturday, December 24, 2011, 3 – 4pm

The Whale was named a critics' pick by the NY Times and the Washington Post this fall, and won 25 industry and film festival awards in an earlier version, known as Saving Luna. It's about a young orca who became separated from his family on the coast of British Columbia and, since orcas are highly social, tried to create a social life among humans. The film's website is www.thewhalemovie.com.

Here's something The Times said:

But the film delves past regional concerns into larger philosophical questions that it does not pretend to answer. Nor does it talk down to the viewer; this is a documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing and discussion. The issues surrounding the emotional lives of animals — and the often presumptuous assumption of humans that they comprehend them — are explored in The Whale with a quiet dignity and gorgeous images.

The Whale is G-rated, but is not specifically a kids' movie, though children get it and love it. It is a multi-layered narrative that deals with a lot of the questions raised by interaction between humans and wild animals, as well as reaching toward issues of cognition, emotion, connection and friendship in general. It has a quiet but strong science component, and was advised by one of the top cetacean scientists in the country, Dr. Lori Marino of Emory University.

The Whale is neither a didactic nor an ideological film. It tells a dramatic story that audiences from all walks of life and intellectual backgrounds seem to appreciate.

The Whale will be playing at the Providence, RI - Cable Car - Dec. 24, 26, 28-29

Kettle Pond Visitors Center at Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
50 Bend Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island
Saturday, December 17, 2011, 7 – 8:25pm

Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists, philosophers, historians, and lighting designers, THE CITY DARK is the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars.

More info: www.thecitydark.com/#/Trailer