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Tim Blankenship

I've worked at WaterFire Providence since 2003. For the first 9 years of my career, I worked in the Production Shop learning all of the details that go into the physical production of the event. In 2012 transitioned to the role of managing WaterFire's social media and web presence. I now head up WaterFire Providence's digital projects including, web, social, databases, and our physical IT infrastructure.

Waterplace Basin, photo by John Nickerson.

July 26th, 2014 – Full Lighting

C is for Cure: A WaterFire Lighting for RI Defeats Hep C Supported by: Gilead At Gilead, we are inspired by the opportunity to address unmet medical needs for people living with life-threatening diseases.  We are proud to sponsor WaterFire Providence’s 20th anniversary and light a fire in recognition of the more than 3… Read More »July 26th, 2014 – Full Lighting

Waterplace Basin, photo Jeffrey Stolzberg.

July 12th 2014 – Full Lighting

This event is being sponsored by: Fidelity Investments and Nortek, Inc. [one_half] Fidelity Investments is celebrating a 12-year sponsor partnership with WaterFire Providence by distributing Japanese origami cranes hand-folded by Fidelity employees to all WaterFire guests. These cranes are a symbol of peace, fidelity and longevity. [/one_half] [one_half_last] At Nortek, we make the places where… Read More »July 12th 2014 – Full Lighting

Waterplace Basin, photo by Jeffrey Stolzberg

June 28th, 2014 Full Lighting

This event is being sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. The Unitarian Universalist Association is proud to be the first-ever faith sponsor of WaterFire Providence. We are a covenantal faith community without spiritual boundaries, whose members are diverse in belief, identity, and background, united by a call to stand on the… Read More »June 28th, 2014 Full Lighting

The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier

2014 Water Resources Bill allows WaterFire to Request Hurricane Barrier Closures

WaterFire Providence would like to thank U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed for their critical support in getting legislation passed that will permit better navigation conditions  on the river to help with events like WaterFire.  Due to increased siltation the three downtown rivers are increasing impassable to all boat… Read More »2014 Water Resources Bill allows WaterFire to Request Hurricane Barrier Closures

WWII Luminaria & Starry, Starry Night. Photo by John Nickerson.

May 30th, 2014 Basin Lighting

This event is being sponsored by: Providence College Alumni Association Providence College Alumni Association The Providence College National Alumni Association, through its National Board of Governors, fosters a spirit of association among its members and advances the mission of the College. The Association also supports the ongoing efforts of various College… Read More »May 30th, 2014 Basin Lighting

Sponsored by Nitto Avecia, photo by John Simonetti.

May 14, 2014 Basin Lighting

This event is being sponsored by: Nitto Avecia Nitto Avecia, an industry leader in the development and manufacture of innovative oligonucleotide therapeutics, is excited to sponsor the first WaterFire Event of 2014. Nitto Avecia is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, and we look for opportunities to support local organizations and charities… Read More »May 14, 2014 Basin Lighting

WaterFire's Good Deeds Weekend. Photo by Tim Blankenship.

A Weekend Of Hard Work, Good Deeds, & Fun

WaterFire Providence’s staff and volunteers had a busy weekend. We started with our annual Earth Day cleanup project in Waterplace Park. The good deeds continued on Sunday as WaterFire volunteers and staff participated in the 2nd Annual Get Gored for Good event benefiting the Amos House. On Saturday, a cold and rainy New England spring… Read More »A Weekend Of Hard Work, Good Deeds, & Fun