Watch Hill, Through the Lens of Edward N. Burdick, Edwin A. Scholfield, and George B. Bishop
Exhibition: Thursday, July 4 – Monday July 22
10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Lanphear Livery Atrium, One Bay St., Watch Hill
This exhibit is a unique journey spanning approximately forty-five years of Watch Hill life, from 1875 into the 1920s. This is not just a collection of photographs but a glimpse into the past through the eyes of professional local photographers. The fifty-two (52) prints from Jack Spratt’s collection are a rare window into the transformation of Watch Hill from a hotel resort to a cottage colony, from horse and steamboat to electric trolleys and automobiles.
Since the earliest use of the camera, photography has proved to be an ideal medium for conveying the unique characteristics of a particular place. These images say as much about what Watch Hill felt like as they do about what it looked like during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” Ansel Adams. We are indebted to these photographers for standing, framing, and preserving historic Watch Hill through their eyes.
Cutting Through the Noise: Strategies to Survive and Thrive in Our Distracted World – presented by Dean M. Brenner, CEO & Co-Founder of The Latimer Group
Wednesday July 31st – 6 PM
The Chaplin B. Barnes Reading Room | Lanphear Livery
One Bay Street Watch Hill, R.I.
Attendance is FREE & Refreshments will be served.
In a world filled with constant noise from smart devices, social media, and an overload of news and entertainment, our attention spans, communication skills, and abilities to connect are under siege. Join us on July 31 for an enlightening talk with Watch Hill resident Dean Brenner as he explores the profound impact of modern distractions and misinformation on our daily interactions. Discover how this “noise” has led to atrophied communication skills, affecting personal growth, family dynamics, workplace productivity, and our ability to navigate complex social environments.
Dean will discuss strategies to enhance human connection in your personal life, delve into the realities of workplace interactions with coworkers, and address the current political landscape, focusing on how to decipher the barrage of information and misinformation, especially with the rise of AI. Whether you’re a parent/grandparent, business leader, or concerned citizen, this talk will level set these issues and provide valuable tactics to reclaim your communication prowess and foster meaningful connections in a noisy world.
Dean M. Brenner is a recognized expert and teacher of persuasive communication skills. Having coached more than ten thousand c-suite executives, business leaders and sales professionals, he founded The Latimer Group in 2002. A popular keynote speaker, Dean is a three-time published author.