He Built our Walls, Now let’s Help Rebuild His House

Thanks to everybody who came to celebrate Russell Spears!



Russel Spears. Photo: Mathias Oppersdorff

Russell Spears, father of one of the great Narragansett Stone Wall building families had his house burnt down a few months ago. Without insurance it is expensive to rebuild. So, members of our community who have benefited by Russell’s walls, charm and wisdom have decided to celebrate Russell’s work and help him rebuild his house.

Where: Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI

When? June 11th, 2008 7pm-10pm

Cost: $10

Activities:
Storytelling (Paula Dove Jennings)
Music (Jon Campbell, Mark Vinbury, Dee Tetreault and Josh Schurman, the Naybobs, Thawn Harris)
Food
Speakers
A Showing of Marc Levitt’s Stories in Stone; A Film about the Narragansett Stonewall Building Tradition
Auction
and more!

For more Information: MarcLevitt@aol.com, 401.954.4568
Press: Click here to download the above photo of Russell Spears by Mathias Oppersdorff

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