Programming, Events & Civic Activities


Kennedy Plaza has become the site of many arts events and festivals yet it also continues to be an important space for civic engagement. Listen to what people in Providence think about these uses of the plaza.


Interview: Dave Hysko
Date: October 2012 
Location: Burnside Park, Providence, RI
Description: Dave Hysko, a resident of Lincoln RI, bikes to the West End everyday stopping in Kennedy Plaza to rest. He speaks about the Occupy Movement in Burnside Park.



Interview: Liandra Medeiros
Date: October 2012
Location: Kennedy Plaza
Description: Liandra Medeiros, a resident of East Providence, talks about her involvement in the Occupy Movement and what it has accomplished.





Interview: Bill Lebron
Date: October 2012
Location: Kennedy Plaza
Description: Bill Lebron speaks about his experiences at programming events in Providence.