CityState : Out Takes l Photography by Mike Braca
Alex Lantz , Jen Davis
Mamuka Kikalishvili , Kristy and David Dubois
Heather Nichols , Humberto Rivera
Nancy and Tom King Eve Rounds , Yury Yanowsky
Matthew Killam , Joao , Eder Gomes
Joe Wilson Jr ., Daniel Crenca
Mayor Brett Smiley , Jim DeRentis , Val Vlasov
Fresh Look
The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center welcomed guests to reimagine ballet during Festival Ballet ’ s annual gala , where the organization surprised guests by revealing its new name , Ballet RI . The rebrand announcement was followed by performances from the talented dancers in attendance . The event raised $ 70,000 to support the future of Ballet RI , its performers and students . — OLIVIA BARONE
Kathleen and Susan Breen Combes
Tracy Harris , Christina and Claire O ’ Rourke
Chris Corey , Erica Guatieri , Lisa and Dan McGuirk
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