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
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
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
Your tale must be appropriate for family audiences.
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
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
OVER 25 PERFORMERS!
…Bringing us their talents from the African diaspora.
