SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

We can't wait to share our stories with you!

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BROADCAST FESTIVAL PASS: ONLY $60!!

Funda Fest 27 in person is over - but you can still watch the recordings!

ALL EVENTS - BROADCAST FESTIVAL PASS

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Friday, Jan. 17th 7:00 PM-11:00 PM

Opening Party: Our Legends & Our Legacies

Join RIBS and our supporters to a ritual around the fire to kindle our FUNDA FEST experience.  Following a gathering of stories, drums, music and acknowledgments, join us for a party, with food and music, to celebrate our 27th annual FUNDA FEST.

Venue: SCCRI
393 Broad Street, Providence

Saturday, Jan. 18th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Funda Across Rhode Island
Venue:
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave, Newport

Tellers: Rachel Briggs and Khadija Lewis Khan

Saturday, Jan. 18th 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Funda Across Rhode Island
Venue:
MPACT
25 Maple Street, Pawtucket

Host: Melodie Thompson/Aimee Johnson

Tellers: V. Raffini & Habibah Quddus

Saturday, Jan. 18th 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Funda Across Rhode Island
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County
27 North Road, Peace Dale

Tellers: Len Cabral and Marisa Luse

Saturday, Jan. 18th 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Funda Across Rhode Island

Venue: Westerly Public Library/Wilcox Park:
44 Broad St, Westerly, RI 02891

Tellers: Teju Ologboni, Ramona Bass Kolobe, Elizabeth Kaiser

Saturday, Jan. 18th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Funda Across Rhode Island
Venue:
Millrace
40 South Main Street Woonsocket

Host and Teller: Marlon Carey

Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Storytelling for Grown Folk: A Celebration of the Inaugural class of the Legacy Academy

Host: Chris Bell and BMor7

Sunday, Jan. 19th 4:00PM-7:00PM

Words and Music – Spoken Word Event
Join FUNDA FEST for an evening of poetry and spoken word. MC’d by Simply Sara. In addition to the featured artists, come sign up for the open mic. Vendors and a live DJ make this a great party!

Host: Simply Sara

Featuring: MarlinOnTheKeys, Brynna Boyd, Ana Paola Songs and special guests BMor7, Chris Bell and Teju Ologboni.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 22nd 6:00PM-8:0PM

Community Flavors

Join RIBS to share food and stories around the table celebrating Nigerian and Guatemalan culture and cuisine.

Venue: Oasis International:
600 Broad Street, Providence

Host: Ramona Bass-Kolobe and SylviaAnn Soares

 

Urban Legends (The Art of Storytelling in Hip Hop)

Join us as we explore the relationship between storytelling and hip hop. This will be an exciting evening of performance, conversation, and artistic collaboration you won’t want to miss!

Featuring RAS: Riders Against The Storm & Edo G

DJ: Wattz Beatz

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00PM-10:00PM

Liars Contest

Host: Mitch “Gran’daddy Junebug” Capel

 

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00PM-10:00PM

Liars Contest

Venue: Cape Verdean Progressive Center:
329 Grosvenor Ave, East Providence

Host: Mitch “Gran’daddy Junebug” Capel

You will be judged on Originality, Delivery, and Audience Response.

Your tale must be appropriate for family audiences.

You have 5 minutes to complete your tall tale. Each minute or any portion thereof that you exceed your 5 minutes will cost you 5 points. You could lose just by going too long.
A FUNDA FEST favorite! Don’t miss your chance to sign up to tell your biggest whopper before a live audience and a panel of judges for cash prizes!
 

First prize $200! Second Prize: $100.  Third Prize: $50.
Doors open at 7:00 PM. Lies Fly at 8:00 PM.

Food and drinks are available.
Vendors, too!

Saturday, Jan. 25th 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Free Family Fun Day

Join RIBS and invited guest storytellers for an interactive, family oriented storytelling program, and craft activities that relate to the storytelling.

Support local Artists and Artisans showcasing their work, as well as community organizations.

  • Youth Concert hosted by V. Raffini & Ramona Bass Kolobe – BROADCASTED
  •  Family Concert – BROADCASTED
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Some Events

Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:30 PM-10:30 PM

Evening Concert for Grown Folk

Join RIBS and featured artists Nester Gomez, Muriel Johnson, Teju Ologboni, Mitch “Gran’daddy Junebug”, and Silas Pint

Host: Rochelle Garner Coleman

Sunday, Jan. 26th 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Sacred Tales

RIBS tellers host our international artists and invited guests (Kim Trusty, Abe Henderson, Nestor Gomez, Mitch “Gran’daddy Junebug” Capel & Teju Ologboni) for an afternoon of stories and music that will nourish your soul. Good for all ages.

Hosts: SylviaAnn Soares & Valerie Tutson

 

FUNDA FEST 27 IS EXCITED TO SHOWCASE

OVER 25 PERFORMERS!

…Bringing us their talents from the African diaspora.

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