'Tis the Season...for WaterFire

[liz_marcs]

I have mentioned how much I adore WaterFire Providence and the fact I miss living in Rhode Island, right?

'Tis the season, the season to be reminded, thanks to this picture right here of of the river torches in front of the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence.



Photo by Barnaby Evans on the WaterFire Providence Web site

For several nights a year, WaterFire provides a place in both the mind and in the city for the people of Providence to renew both their connection to the city they love and their connections to each other. Here everyone experiences something slightly different, of course, which is one of the great unscripted beauties of public art. Some come away remembering primarily the smell of wood-smoke, while others will recall the magical spectacle of fires reflecting on both water and the windows of high-rise office buildings nearby. For some, the kinesthetic aura of music wafting with smoke and light makes them see WaterFire even with their eyes closed. For others, it is the carnivalesque atmosphere itself that comes to mind afterwards. For me, one of the most amazing effects of WaterFire is its after-image in the mind’s eye the next day, the way its sights and sound reverberate within us and upon the rivers even as its last ember drops steaming into the water. — James E. Young, author of At Memory’s Edge

If anyone is interested in the WaterFire Providence Schedule for the 2007 Season, visit the WaterFire Providence Web site.

Comments

[firefly-124.livejournal.com]

I love WaterFire. Haven't been to it in years, though. That's a lovely pic, and it makes me want to go this year.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I have to get to that this year. The last time I went was right after 9/11, and it's been far too long. It's really not that far, even from here. Thanks for the reminder!

[thistlerose.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's lovely! I'm applying to grad school in RI, so maybe I'll get to see it some day.

[imaginarycircus.livejournal.com]

I lived in Cambridge for seven years and never made it to WaterFire. We meant to go every year and something always came up.

btw, I friended you during the recent lj brouhaha and I feel a little like a stalker posting random comments.

[faithhopetricks.livejournal.com]

Damn, that's amazing. I wish I could see it.

[iyalode.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's lovely. Reminds of Spring and guh, we're freezing our arses off over here. Well, *cough* it's cold for us anyways.

Sydneysiders sort of go into denial for 3 months of the year and for some unknown reason are completely stunned when winter arrives.

[iko.livejournal.com]

That is absolutely lovely. I really like public artwork, especially ephemeral stuff. Thanks for sharing! I think this gives me a good excuse to do a day-trip to Providence.