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Thursday (5/17)
Chita Rivera the Dancer's Life
Providence Performing Arts Center
37 Weybosset St
Providence
05/17/07
421-2997
$38- $65
7:30pm
http://www.thedancerslife.com
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington, Reception
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/17/07
331-1144
Free
5pm-9pm
http://www.providenceartclub.org
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/17/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Friday (5/18)
Friday Night Concert with Providence String Quartet
Greenvale Vineyards
583 Wapping Rd
Portsmouth
05/18/07
847-3777
$25-$30
7:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.greenvale.com
Chita Rivera the Dancer's Life
Providence Performing Arts Center
38 Weybosset St
Providence
05/18/07
421-2997
$38- $65
8pm
http://www.thedancerslife.com
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/18/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Saturday (5/19)
Whole Health Expo
Rhode Island Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Providence
05/19/07
413-584-0010
8
9:30am-6pm
http://www.wholehealthexpo.com
Slater Park Spring Fling
Slater Park
Armistice Boulevard
Pawtucket
05/19/07
728-0500 x251
12pm-4pm
http://www.pawtucketri.com
Crystal Anniversary Gala
Rhode Island State House
Smith Street
Providence
05/19/07
822-0900 x328
Wrap It Up
Stadium Theater
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket
05/19/07
762-4545
15
2pm
http://www.stadiumtheatre.com
Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds
Route 112
Richmond
05/19/07
596-5849
$10-$12
9am-5pm
http://www.riscot.org
Chita Rivera the Dancer's Life
Providence Performing Arts Center
39 Weybosset St
Providence
05/19/07
421-2997
$38- $65
2pm, 8pm
http://www.thedancerslife.com
Collection 2007: RISD Fashion Show
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Avenue of the Arts
Providence
05/19/07
800-919-6272
$22-$60
7pm
http://www.risd.ecu/collection.cfm
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/19/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Sunday (5/20)
Whole Health Expo
Rhode Island Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Providence
05/20/07
413-584-0010
8
9:30am-5pm
http://www.wholehealthexpo.com
Ancient Indian Peoples of New England: An Archaeological Perspective
Peace Dale Library
1057 Kingstown Rd
Peace Dale, South Kingstown
05/20/07
789-1555 x112
Free
2pm
http://www.skpl.org
On the Barre: 2007 Dance Production
Stadium Theater
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket
05/20/07
762-4545
$12-$14
2pm
http://www.stadiumtheatre.com
Chita Rivera the Dancer's Life
Providence Performing Arts Center
40 Weybosset St
Providence
05/20/07
421-2997
$38- $65
1pm, 6:30pm
http://www.thedancerslife.com
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/20/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Monday (5/21)
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/21/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Tuesday (5/22)
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/22/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Wednesday (5/23)
Floorplay
Providence Performing Arts Center
41 Weybosset St
Providence
05/23/07
421-2997
$36- $58
7:30pm
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/23/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Thursday (5/24)
Harry the Dirty Dog
Stadium Theater
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket
05/24/07
762-4545
8
10am
http://www.stadiumtheatre.com
The Galleries of Providence Art Club: Richard Harrington
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
05/24/07
331-1144
Free
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Friday (5/16)
Champion
AS220
115 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 5:00 PM
454-7445
Free
Screening of "Champion," a movie about the life of Danny Trejo, a man who went from addict to prison king boxing champ and Hollywood actor. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.as220.org
Meanwhile, At That Same Moment...
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
05/16/08 5:00 PM
421-2860
Price listed on website
Historian Scott Molloy speaks on the labor movement, circa 1838.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
Family Movie Night
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
05/16/08 5:30 PM
421-2860
Price listed on website
Screening of Walt Disney’s "The Sword in the Stone," with pizza, juice boxes, and Hoodsie ice cream for children ages 5 and up. $5 snack fee per child. RSVP required.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
Railroaded in RI
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 6:00 PM
331-2695
Free
Bruce Reilly presents the case for the Brennan Brothers, two innocent men locked in the ACI. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.perishable.org
The Exonerated
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 7:00 PM
331-2695
$15-20
90-minute stage play revolving around the stories of six former Death Row prisoners who were released from prison after their convictions were reversed. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.perishable.org
Minor Swing
Chez Ben
345 South Water Street
Providence
05/16/08 7:00 PM
521-7722
Price listed on website
Minor Swing performs music and soirees on Fridays nights through the spring.
http://www.minorswing.us
Die Fledermaus
Columbus Theatre
270 Broadway Street
Providence
05/16/08 8:00 PM
331-6060
$20-60
Opera Providence presents Johann Strauss, Jr.’s "Die Fledermaus," a suspenseful situational comedy.
http://www.operaprovidence.org
Paris By Night
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence
05/16/08 8:00 PM
351-4242
$20-60
Trinity Repertory Company performs "Paris by Night," a jazzy new musical with an unconventional love story.
http://www.trinityrep.com
Songwriter Night
Brooklyn Coffee Tea House
209 Douglas Avenue
Providence
05/16/08 8:00 PM
575-2284
Free
The Rhode Island Songwriters Association presents Bill Nottage, Ronnee Ringquist, and Dana Gross.
http://www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com
RACE: A Card in the Game
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 8:30 PM
331-2695
Free
Doctor Lafayette, Sol Rodriguez, and Pam Steager, discuss the role of race in the context of justice. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.perishable.org
Blood from a Turnip
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 10:00 PM
621-6123
$5
RI's only late night puppet salon, featuring the latest installment of "The Adventures of Fat Nancy and Crisco."
http://www.perishable.org
The Debo Band
AS220
115 Empire Street
Providence
05/16/08 10:00 PM
454-7445
$7-10
The Debo Band will perform live music as part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.as220.org
Saturday (5/17)
Hands-On Paella
Store Four
673 Kingstown Road
Wakefield
05/17/08
783-7388
$50
A hands-on cooking class using paella. Class Participants receive a 50% discount on chefs' aprons; pre-registration is required with payment.
http://www.storefour.net
16th Annual Plant Sale
Southside Community Land Trust
City Farm, corner of Dudley and West Clifford Streets
Providence
05/17/08 10:00 AM
273-9419
Free
Plant sale featuring organically grown vegetables, herbs, flowering annuals and perennials, and live music.
http://www.southsideclt.org
The Exonerated
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
05/17/08 1:00 PM
331-2695
$15-20
90-minute stage play revolving around the stories of six former Death Row prisoners who were released from prison after their convictions were reversed. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.perishable.org
Open House
RIHS Library
121 Hope Street
Providence
05/17/08 1:00 PM
273-8107 x10
Free
The RIHS Library opens its doors for a look at their newly painted Reading Room and lobby.
http://www.rihs.org
Thrill Killers
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
Providence
05/17/08 2:00 PM
455-8000
Price listed on website
Local authors Johnston Detective Ray Pingitore and Paul Lonardo will discuss their new novel "Thrill Killers."
http://www.provlib.org
Birdbrained/Harebrained
YES Gallery + Studio
146 Water Street
Warren
05/17/08 2:00 PM
245-7174
Price listed on website
An naturalist will discuss the Audobon Society’s work as part of the gallery's new exhibition "Birdbrained/Harebrained," and bring a live owl. There will also be a silent auction. Reservations recommended.
http://www.yesgalleryandstudio.com
Innocence and Prisons
AS220
115 Empire Street
Providence
05/17/08 3:30 PM
454-7445
Free
David Zlotnick, RI incarcerated innocents, and a short clip produced by the RI Family Life Center. ALSO: Walter Lomax, who spent 39 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Part of "Justice or Just Us?", a week-long performance art series by 1000lbs. Guerilla.
http://www.as220.org
Photography By Alexandra Broches
Gail Cahalan Gallery
200 Allens Avenue
Providence
05/17/08 4:00 PM
744-0295
Free
Opening reception for the photography of Alexandra Broches, which combines black and white photography with shots of collections of eggs, bones and feathers.
http://www.gcgallery.net
A Rock n' Roll Midsummer Night's Dream
The Met School Theatre
325 Public Street
Providence
05/17/08 7:00 PM
728-1222
$12
All Children’s Theatre presents a 1950’s adaptation of a Shakespeare comedy.
http://www.actinri.org
Fabulous 13 Firefighters
Stadium Theatre
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket
05/17/08 7:00 PM
762-4545
$10-15
A fundraiser to benefit Woonsocket's Autumnfest and the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, with various firemen competing for a spot in the "Fabulous 13 Calendar."
http://www.stadiumtheatre.org
Collection 2008
VMA Arts And Cultural Center
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence
05/17/08 7:00 PM
272-4VMA
$22-60
Innovative garments created by RISD students will make their runway debut, in an event that showcases the works of over 50 artists from RISD's Apparel Design department.
http://www.risdmuseum.org
Hip Hop Showcase
AS220
115 Empire Street
Providence
05/17/08 10:00 PM
454-7445
$15-20
World-renowned emcee, political activist and scholar, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE headlines an evening of performances by CHACHI (selected by VIBE as top 50 MYSPACE RAPPERS), and BIG SCYTHE.
http://www.as220.org
Sunday (5/18)
16th Annual Plant Sale
Southside Community Land Trust
City Farm, corner of Dudley and West Clifford Streets
Providence
05/18/08 10:00 AM
273-9419
Free
Plant sale featuring organically grown vegetables, herbs, flowering annuals and perennials, and live music.
http://www.southsideclt.org
Die Fledermaus
Columbus Theatre
270 Broadway Street
Providence
05/18/08 3:00 PM
331-6060
$20-60
Opera Providence presents Johann Strauss, Jr.’s "Die Fledermaus," a suspenseful situational comedy.
http://www.operaprovidence.org
A Rock n' Roll Midsummer Night's Dream
The Met School Theatre
325 Public Street
Providence
05/18/08 3:00 PM
728-1222
$12
All Children’s Theatre presents a 1950’s adaptation of a Shakespeare comedy.
http://www.actinri.org
Coincidentally
Firehouse Theater
4 Equality Park Place
Off Broadway, Newport
05/18/08 4:00 PM
849-FIRE
$20
Firehouse Theater presents Geri Sereno’s one-act play “Coincidentally,” a story of two strangers who have more in common than they realized. The performance will be followed by the Russian mime VLAD.
http://www.firehousetheater.org
Monday (5/19)
BIGTOP! A Three-Ring Musical
Pell Chafee Performance Center
87 Empire Street
Providence
05/19/08 6:00 PM
331-7007
$100 (tickets must be purchased in advance)
Eight circus-themed plays by the Manton Avenue Project, with performances by actors from Trinity Rep, Providence Black Rep, The Gamm, and 2nd Story Theatre.
http://www.mantonavenueproject.org
Manton Avenue Project Fundraiser
Pell Chafee Performance Center
87 Empire Street
Providence
05/19/08 6:00 PM
331-7007
$100
The Manton Avenue Project presents the circus-themed benefit BIGTOP!, featuring cocktails, refreshments, and eight short plays written by project kids and performed by members of Trinity Rep, Providence Black Rep and others.
http://www.mantonavenueproject.org
Tuesday (5/20)
Arts Advocacy Day
RI Statehouse
82 Smith Street
Providence
05/20/08
633-6014
Free
Day dedicated to acknowledging the role of art in the Rhode Island economy and quality of life, with an educational workshop by guest John Longo, Clarendon Group on how to advocate for art in a challenging legislative season. Registration required.
http://www.ri4arts.org
Rustic Cooking of Tuscany
Store Four
673 Kingstown Road
Wakefield
05/20/08 6:00 PM
783-7388
$50
A cooking class with Donna Dubé, learning how to create Tuscan dishes. Pre-registration is required with payment.
http://www.storefour.net
Wednesday (5/21)
It’s a Worm's World!
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
05/21/08 4:00 PM
421-2860
Price listed on website
"Worm Ladies" Nancy Warner and Lois Fulton lead an afternoon of science fun with worms. Ages 3 and up with an adult. Limit 12. RSVP required.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
Thursday (5/22)
Cooking with Seasonal Vegetables
Store Four
673 Kingstown Road
Wakefield
05/22/08
783-7388
$50
A cooking class with Donna Dubé, using seasonal vegetables. Pre-registration is required with payment.
http://www.storefour.net
Exhibit: Prepared to Do My Whole Duty
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent Street
Providence
05/22/08 6:00 PM
331-8575 x 45
Price listed on website
Opening reception for exhibit of the RI Historical Society, which explores the life of Elisha Hunt Rhodes during and after the Civil War through diaries, letters, and more.
http://www.rihs.org
Sam Hill Trio
Providence Public Library's Rochambeau Branch
708 Hope Street
Providence
05/22/08 7:00 PM
455-8198
Price listed on website
The Sam Hill Trio will perform French and English traditional melodies arranged by Steve Jobe
http://www.provlib.org
Paris By Night
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence
05/22/08 8:00 PM
351-4242
$20-60
Trinity Repertory Company performs "Paris by Night," a jazzy new musical with an unconventional love story.
http://www.trinityrep.com
The Taming of the Shrew
Gamm Theatre
172 Exchange Street
Pawtucket
05/22/08 8:00 PM
723-4266
$20-$34
The Gamm performs Shakespeare's boisterous comedy "The Taming of the Shrew."
http://www.gammtheatre.org
Friday (5/23)
Journalist Robert Whitcomb Book Sale and Signing
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
05/23/08 5:00 PM
421-2860
Price listed on website
Journalist Robert Whitcomb will speak on his book, "Cape Wind: Money, Celebrity, Class, Politics, and the Battle for Our Energy Future on Nantucket Sound," which will be available for sell and signing.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
Sit and Spin
a primer on the area's used record stores
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Food for Dinosaurs
Kickin' it old school
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Goodbye, Old World
PM takes you on a private tour inside social clubs
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