Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

Ocean House Celebrates and Supports the Performing Arts with the Return of an Annual Gala in Watch Hill, Rhode Island

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

WATCH HILL, R.I., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean House, the Forbes triple Five-Star destination hotel nestled on the bluffs of scenic Watch Hill, Rhode Island, today announced it will bring back its esteemed Black & White Ball in 2023 in celebration and support of performing arts.

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  • Proceeds of the event will benefit three locally based performing arts organizations including the UNITED Theatre, the Chorus of Westerly and Salt Marsh Opera.
  • This year's Black & White Ball United for the Arts will be underwritten by sponsors including Ocean House and the Ocean House Fund for Charitable Giving.
  • The UNITED is a non-profit regional center for arts and arts education showcasing world-class performing, visual and creative work.
  • Originally built just after the Civil War, Ocean House is perched high on the bluffs in the charming seaside Watch Hill village.

Amica names Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III next Chief Executive Officer and President

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

LINCOLN, R.I., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amica Mutual Insurance Company's Board of Directors today announced that Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III has been named the company's next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective Oct. 1, 2022.

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  • Amica Mutual Insurance Company's Board of Directors today announced that Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III has been named the company's next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
  • LINCOLN, R.I., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amica Mutual Insurance Company's Board of Directors today announced that Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III has been named the company's next Chief Executive Officer and President, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
  • Before joining Amica, Shallcross spent 12 years at KPMG's P&C Insurance Practice, where Amica was one of his clients.
  • Shallcross later took on the role of Vice President at Amica Life, overseeing the organization's financial and operational activities.

RIC Celebrates Women's History Month with "Women of Note" Film and Concert Event from Judith Lynn Stillman

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rhode Island College celebrates Women's History Month with "Women of Note," a film and concert event from RIC Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, on Wednesday, March 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rhode Island College celebrates Women's History Month with "Women of Note," a film and concert event from RIC Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, on Wednesday, March 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • The film, which premiered at Rhode Island College last November, features stories rarely heard and music not often played.
  • It is a journey with tunes and tales by and about pioneering women composers who were all but expunged from history.
  • The concert, which follows the film screening, will feature two world premiere performances by guest artists Shani Collins and Valerie Tutson.