The Alcove

The Alcove The Alcove fosters community for women and gender expansive people through our public programs and member Haven.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re honoring Edith "Edie" Windsor (1929 - 2027), whose courage and determination reshaped...
06/04/2026

As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re honoring Edith "Edie" Windsor (1929 - 2027), whose courage and determination reshaped the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ people across the United States 🌈✨

After the death of her wife, Thea Spyer, Windsor challenged the Defense of Marriage Act in a landmark Supreme Court case. The Court’s ruling expanded federal recognition of same-sex marriages and helped create momentum for lasting change.

Just two years later, that momentum contributed to the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, affirming that same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry on equal terms under the Constitution.

🖼️ Her portrait by Patricia Jurkowski is currently on view in our Portrait Gallery as part of our "Founders and Inventors Who Shaped the World" exhibition.

Summer at The Alcove 🌿Join us for:🎙️ Beyond the Bio: Speaker Series Featuring Pilar MccloudJune 4, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMReal...
06/03/2026

Summer at The Alcove 🌿

Join us for:

🎙️ Beyond the Bio: Speaker Series Featuring Pilar Mccloud
June 4, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Real stories and meaningful dialogue from inspiring women and gender expansive people. Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thealcove-programsevents/event/btb-pmcc/

🖼️ The Alcove is Open Late & Gallery Night Bus Tour
June 18, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We are officially a stop as part of Gallery Night Providence's monthly bus tours! Stop by anytime to experience an evening at The Alcove, or sign up for the tour here: https://givebutter.com/gallery-night-2026-june-18-630pm-bus-tour-copy-0mflww

🛍️ The Alcove's Artisan Marketplace
August 22, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come celebrate the local artists, artisans, and small businesses at our inaugural Artisan Marketplace! Interested in vending with us? Apply here: tr.ee/alcove-marketplace26

All events require tickets and are open to members and the public, unless otherwise noted.

Summer is here—and so are we! ☀️The New York Times recently named The Alcove a Saturday morning must-visit in their "36...
06/02/2026

Summer is here—and so are we! ☀️

The New York Times recently named The Alcove a Saturday morning must-visit in their "36 Hours in Providence" feature. Join us starting June 6 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and all week long:

🔸 Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🔸 Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
🔸 Sunday & Monday closed

Come explore the Portrait Gallery, lose yourself in the Biographical Library, and spend time in a space that celebrates women and gender expansive people.

✨Plan your visit today: www.alcoveri.org/visit

We’re excited to share a first for The Alcove: our very first podcast feature! 🎙️📚In Episode 49 of Overdue-ing It: The R...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to share a first for The Alcove: our very first podcast feature! 🎙️📚

In Episode 49 of Overdue-ing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast, our Curator and Program Manager, Khamry Varfley, joined Amanda Strauss, Executive Director, to talk about the vision behind The Alcove and the growing Biographical Library.

We’re grateful to the Overdue-ing It Podcast for helping us share more about what’s taking shape at The Alcove. ✨

Available to listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
🔗 https://www.overdueingit.org/home/episode/22c8bec3/49-the-alcove

We're seeking Welcome Desk Volunteers for the summer! ☀️Be the first face people see when they walk through our doors. Y...
05/27/2026

We're seeking Welcome Desk Volunteers for the summer! ☀️

Be the first face people see when they walk through our doors. You'll welcome members and visitors, answer questions, and help keep The Alcove operating smoothly.

This is a meaningful role for someone warm, welcoming, and interested in having an active role in our community.

📅 Shifts are available Tues–Sat, starting June 1:

🔹 Tues–Fri: 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm
🔹 Saturdays: 10am–3pm

✨ Commit to at least 4 shifts per month to earn a free month of membership!

Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to get started: https://form.jotform.com/thealcoveri/volunteer-interest-form

There’s a new way to gather inspiration in our Biographical Library 📚Introducing Blind Date with a Book: a fun way to fi...
05/27/2026

There’s a new way to gather inspiration in our Biographical Library 📚

Introducing Blind Date with a Book: a fun way to find your next read! You might meet an artist, organizer, scientist, athlete, writer, or changemaker whose story stays with you long after the final page.

Stop by, choose a mystery title, and uncover the surprise story! Because sometimes the most meaningful connections begin with the unknown.

Amazing Grace ✨🎖️When Grace Hopper (1906–1992) first applied to join the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was denied b...
05/23/2026

Amazing Grace ✨🎖️

When Grace Hopper (1906–1992) first applied to join the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was denied because of her age and stature. She persisted, earned a commission in the Navy Reserves, and ultimately became one of the highest-ranking women in the service.

A computer scientist and rear admiral, Hopper helped develop COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), an early programming language that made computers more accessible beyond engineering and mathematics fields. Her work helped shape the future of technology as it moved into everyday life.

Known as “Amazing Grace,” Hopper continued serving into her seventies, retiring at age 79.

🖼️ Her portrait by Erin Lobb Mason is currently on view in our Portrait Gallery as part of our "Founders and Inventors Who Shaped the World" exhibition.

This is what The Alcove feels like. 🌿Our second-floor members' space is where leaders, artists, activists, lawyers, and ...
05/22/2026

This is what The Alcove feels like. 🌿

Our second-floor members' space is where leaders, artists, activists, lawyers, and changemakers come to settle in, exhale, and connect.

Some come to work. Some come to rest. Most leave with a deeper conversation than they expected, and a few connections they didn’t see coming.

Membership at The Alcove includes:
☕ Access to the Haven and our complimentary beverage bar
📚 Library borrowing privileges from our Biographical Library
🌟 The chance to be in the room where things are happening

Membership starts at $25/month with all tiers receiving the same full benefits. Anything above that goes directly toward sustaining The Alcove and the work we do together.

Join us: www.alcoveri.org/membership

We're proud to share that The Alcove was featured in The New York Times!In "36 Hours in Providence" by Lauren Matison, T...
05/21/2026

We're proud to share that The Alcove was featured in The New York Times!

In "36 Hours in Providence" by Lauren Matison, The Alcove is named a Saturday morning must-visit.

Lauren visited on a Saturday, just like you can, and found a celebration of under-recognized women and gender expansive changemakers, including:

🖼️ A Portrait Gallery with 40+ portraits of founders and inventors
📚 A Biographical Library of 2,500+ leaders, thinkers, and innovators
⭐ All guided by the belief: if you can see it, you can be it

Our first floor is free and open to the public. We’ll see you on Saturdays starting June 6th!

You may be familiar with Pilar McCloud’s remarkable career—but who is she beyond her resume? ✨This month, we’re honored ...
05/16/2026

You may be familiar with Pilar McCloud’s remarkable career—but who is she beyond her resume? ✨

This month, we’re honored to welcome Pilar McCloud: community leader, youth mentor, and civic advocate. For more than 20 years, Pilar has supported young people across Rhode Island through mentorship, advocacy, and community leadership.

Beyond the Bio is our speaker series dedicated to creating space for women and gender expansive people to share the experiences that shaped their paths—not just what they do, but what brought them there.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, thoughtful dialogue, and connection.

📍189 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
📅 June 4, 2026
🕠 5:30 - 7 p.m.
🎟 Ticketed | Suggested $5 - $10 donation

Reserve your spot today!
tr.ee/btb-june4

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