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!