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Providence to Launch 'Not An Island' Literary Festival in January 2027
Providence's new 'Not An Island' literary festival will debut January 30-31, 2027, at Farm Resh RI and LitArts RI, featuring panels, workshops, readings, and a market. The city and its partners announced the event, with a full program expected later.
PROVIDENCE â The city has announced a new literary festival, "Not An Island," set to premiere January 30-31, 2027, according to a website published by the city and its partners.
The festival will feature panels, workshops, readings, and a market, with most events taking place at Farm Resh RI, 10 Sims Avenue, and the nearby literary nonprofit LitArts RI, 400 Harris Avenue.
LitArts RI, a partner in the festival, was the first to announce the event in its Thursday newsletter. Few details have been released so far, and a full program is expected later, according to the festival's website.
The announcement adds a new cultural event to the city's calendar, with the festival's name suggesting a focus on connection and community beyond Rhode Island's borders. The involvement of LitArts RI, a local literary organization, and Farm Resh RI, a community space, points to a grassroots, partnership-driven approach.
More information is expected as the festival's program is finalized.