Calendar
Highlights
Sound Sessions
music Events
Friday (3/14)
Similia
State House
1 Capitol Hill
Providence
03/14/08 6:30 PM
272-6243
$10-20
The first in a series of French music concerts presented by Alliance Française, in which the famous duet from Québec plays.
http://www.frenchri.org
Eight to the Bar
Chan's
267 Main Street
Woonsocket
03/14/08 8:00 PM
765-1900
$12
R&B/Swing band Eight to the Bar performs. Advanced ticket sales only.
http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
Orfeo Ed Euridice
Brown University, Alumnae Hall
194 Meeting Street
Providence
03/14/08 8:00 PM
863-1000
Free
A production of "Orfeo Ed Euridice" that brings together leading singers, instrumentalists, dancers, designers, and artists at Brown and RISD.
http://www.brown.edu
Saturday (3/15)
Folk Night
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Providence
03/15/08 7:00 PM
270-1801
$10-12
Unique styles and sounds by Anais Mitchell, Antje Duvkot, Jesse Harris, and Low Anthem make up the night's festivities
http://www.firehouse13.org
Moonlight in Paris
Brown University Grand Recital Hall
Corner of Hope and Young Orchard Street
East Side of Providence
03/15/08 7:00 PM
272-6243
Price listed on website
Two musicians from Providence will play music by Francis Poulenc, Claude Debussy, Philippe Gaubert and Henri Dutilleux.
http://www.frenchri.org
Folk Music Stars Align
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Providence
03/15/08 7:00 PM
270-1801
$12
Folk music acts Anais Mitchell, Antje Duvekot, Jesse Harris and Low Anthem are scheduled to perform.
http://www.firehouse13.org
Bernadette Peters
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence
03/15/08 8:00 PM
421-ARTS
$52-75
Bernadette Peters performs in a special concert with the RI Philharmonic Pops.
http://www.ppacri.org
Brazz Tree
Stone Soup Coffee House
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place
Pawtucket
03/15/08 8:00 PM
921-5115
Price listed on website
Brazz Tree performs.
http://www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com
Orfeo Ed Euridice
Brown University, Alumnae Hall
194 Meeting Street
Providence
03/15/08 8:00 PM
863-1000
Free
A production of "Orfeo Ed Euridice" that brings together leading singers, instrumentalists, dancers, designers, and artists at Brown and RISD.
http://www.brown.edu
Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra
St. Joseph's Church
92 Hope Street
Providence
03/15/08 8:00 PM
456-8144
$7-22
The Chorale is scheduled to perform music by Brahms and Bruckner. The Brass Odyssey, the award-winning student brass quintet from RI College, will also perform.
http://www.ricco.org
Sunday (3/16)
Orfeo Ed Euridice
Brown University, Alumnae Hall
194 Meeting Street
Providence
03/16/08 2:00 PM
863-1000
Free
A production of "Orfeo Ed Euridice" that brings together leading singers, instrumentalists, dancers, designers, and artists at Brown and RISD.
http://www.brown.edu
If You're Irish...
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence
03/16/08 2:00 PM
421-ARTS
$28.50-48.50
Producer Frank McNamara will lead an all-star contingent of Ireland's most celebrated soloists, backed by a full orchestra and chorus.
http://www.ppacri.org
Tuesday (3/18)
Chevelle and Finger 11
Lupo's
79 Washington Street
Providence
03/18/08 8:00 PM
331-LUPO
$25-30
Chevelle, Finger 11, and God or Julie will perform.
http://www.lupos.com
Friday (3/21)
These Voices Liberate
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Providence
03/21/08 8:00 PM
270-1801
$5
Come take part in this night of readings of people's personal struggles against violence and repression. Special performances by Providence band Verse.
http://www.firehouse13.org
Songwriter Night
Brooklyn Coffee Teahouse
209 Douglas Avenue
Providence
03/21/08 8:00 PM
575-2284
Free
RI Songwriters Association presents musicians John Fuzek, Lisa Lawrence, and Roz Raskin.
http://www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com
Itchy Fish
Lupo's
79 Washington Street
Providence
03/21/08 9:00 PM
331-LUPO
$10
A tribute to Pearl Jam, with bands Big Bang Baby and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute performing.
http://www.lupos.com
Saturday (3/22)
Jazz Night
The Jewel Lounge
15 Elbow Street
Providence
03/22/08 8:00 PM
272-6243
$10-15
A night of jazz in a Latin Quarter type jazz club, featuring Philippe Lejeune from France and his group (bass, drums, guitar).
http://www.frenchri.org
Bellevue Cadillac
Chan's
267 Main Street
Woonsocket
03/22/08 8:00 PM
765-1900
$15
Bellevue Cadillac performs. Advanced ticket sales only.
http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
An Evening of Grateful Dead Music
The Shorebreak
3 Beach Street
Narragansett
03/22/08 9:00 PM
783-1022
Price listed on website
The Diamond Eyed Jacks will perform music by Grateful Dead.
http://www.theshorebreak.com
Monday (3/24)
Van Halen
Dunkin' Donuts Center
One LaSalle Square
Providence
03/24/08 7:30 PM
331-2211
$49.50-99.50
Van Halen performs.
http://www.dunkindonutscenter.com
other Events
Friday (3/14)
Rumble at the River
Twin River Events Center
100 Twin River Road
Lincoln
03/14/08 7:00 PM
724-2253/2254
$35-150
Vinny Paz versus "Irish" Micky Ward in an Italian-Irish-themed pro boxing show.
http://www.cesboxing.com
Saturday (3/15)
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce
One Chamber Way
Westerly
03/15/08 1:00 PM
596-7761
Price listed on website
An Easter egg hunt will be held for children ages 1-8, followed by a visit with the Easter Bunny. Rain date is March 16 at 1pm; bring your own basket.
http://www.westerlychamber.org
Providence Bruins
Dunkin' Donuts Center
One LaSalle Square
Providence
03/15/08 7:05 PM
331-2211
$18-25
Providence Bruins versus San Antonio Rampage.
http://www.providencebruins.com
Sunday (3/16)
Lunch with the Easter Bunny
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence
03/16/08 1:00 PM
941-4998
$29.95 adults ($24.95 members), $24.95 children ages 3–12 ($19.95 members), $9.95 children 2 and under ($7.95 members)
Families will enjoy a lunch buffet, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt. Advanced ticket sales required.
http://www.rwpzoo.org
Providence Bruins
Dunkin' Donuts Center
One LaSalle Square
Providence
03/16/08 4:05 PM
331-2211
$18-25
Providence Bruins versus Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
http://www.providencebruins.com
Thursday (3/20)
People-nomics
Rochambeau Branch Community Room
708 Hope Street
Providence
03/20/08 7:00 PM
455-8194
Free
"People-nomics: Let's Talk Money!" is a two-session program on basic modern economics presented by Marcus Mitchell, president of Shere Enterprises.
http://www.provlib.org
Saturday (3/22)
Easter Egg Hunt and Doggy Day
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston
03/22/08 1:00 PM
782-1018
Free
Easter egg hunt and photo shoot with the Easter Bunny. Pets welcome for photo shoot.
http://www.courthousearts.org
Sunday (3/23)
Easter Weekend
AS220
115 Empire Street
Providence
03/23/08
831-9327
Price listed on website
Farm Fresh Rhode Island and over 10 local farmers, food producers, and other vendors celebrate Easter Weekend at the Wintertime Farmers' Market.
http://www.farmfreshri.org
art + culture Events
Friday (3/14)
Styrofoam
RISD Museum
224 Benefit Street
Providence
03/14/08
454-6500
$3-8
An exhibition of works by artists who have experimented with Styrofoam, viewable through July 20.
http://www.risd.edu/museum.cfm
BodyScapes by Tom Stio
Gallery at 17 Peck
17 Peck Street
Providence
03/14/08 5:00 PM
331-2561
Price listed on website
Art reception for the works of Tom Stio. Exhibition viewable through April 14.
http://www.17peck.com
Poetry Aloud
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
03/14/08 5:00 PM
421-6970
Free
Original poems will be read aloud.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
The Legendary Pub Quiz
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence
03/14/08 7:30 PM
421-6970
$10
A quiz in which both Athenaeum members and newcomers test their wit and wisdom.
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org
Make Some Noise for Human Rights
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Providence
03/14/08 8:00 PM
270-1801
$5
Hip-hop and Spoken Word Open Mic Night, with performances by local lyrical artists that "give voice to the oppressed."
http://www.firehouse13.org
Two Celtic One-Act Comedies
Firehouse Theater
4 Equality Park Place, Off Broadway
Newport
03/14/08 8:00 PM
849-FIRE
$20
For Newport's Irish Heritage Month, Firehouse Theater presents"Slainte" and "My First Confession."
http://www.firehousetheater.org
Bash: Three Plays
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
03/14/08 8:00 PM
331-2695
$15
Theater of Thought presents "Bash: Three Plays" by Neil Labute.
http://www.theaterofthought.com
George Carlin
Foxwoods
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Ledyard, CT
03/14/08 9:00 PM
800-200-2882
$66
George Carlin will perform stand-up comedy.
http://www.foxwoods.com
Saturday (3/15)
Styrofoam
RISD Museum
224 Benefit Street
Providence
03/15/08
454-6674
Price listed on website
Exhibit of works by artists who have experimented with Styrofoam. Viewable through July 20.
http://www.risdmuseum.org
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Newport City Hall
43 Broadway
Newport
03/15/08 11:00 AM
800-976-5122
Free
Parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, beginning at Newport City Hall, passing through Washington Square and down Thames Street, and ending at St. Augustine's Church.
http://www.gonewport.com
Celebrating HP Lovecraft
John Brown House
52 Power Street
Providence
03/15/08 11:00 AM
273-7507 x 62
$12
A walking tour that celebrates the life and work of Providence native and author Howard Phillips Lovecraft.
http://www.rihs.org
Student Exhibition 2008
Brown University, Bell Gallery
64 College Street
Providence
03/15/08 1:00 PM
863-2932
Price listed on website
A special exhibit of student works will be viewable through March 30.
http://www.brown.edu
Spirit of the Dance
Foxwoods
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Ledyard, CT
03/15/08 6:00 PM
800-200-2882
$45
An Irish dance production that also combines tango, flamenco, and salsa.
http://www.foxwoods.com
Studio 54 Party
Providence Biltmore
11 Dorrance Street
Providence
03/15/08 7:00 PM
223-1120
Price listed on website
Party and auction that also serves as a fundraising effort to support the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association.
http://www.rihospitality.org
Wanda Sykes
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT
03/15/08 7:00 PM
800-477-6849
$50
Wanda Sykes will perform stand-up comedy.
http://www.mohegansun.com
Up Close On Hope
Festival Ballet Providence Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence
03/15/08 7:30 PM
353-1129
$40
Festival Ballet Providences presents its award-winning series "Up Close On Hope," which includes dance company and world premieres.
http://www.festivalballet.com
Chris Rock
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT
03/15/08 8:00 PM
800-477-6849
$65-85
Chris Rock will perform stand-up comedy.
http://www.mohegansun.com
Bash: Three Plays
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
03/15/08 8:00 PM
331-2695
$15
Theater of Thought presents "Bash: Three Plays" by Neil Labute.
http://www.theaterofthought.com
Sunday (3/16)
RI Black Heritage Society Art Reception & Lecture
RI College, Bannister Gallery
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence
03/16/08 1:00 PM
751-3490
Free
Lecture in which Dr. Jane Lancaster will explain why Edward Bannister paid tribute to his wife through painting, and why other groups of African-Americans had reason to be grateful to Mrs. Bannister.
http://www.ric.edu
Family Circus Day
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
Providence
03/16/08 1:30 PM
455-8134
Free
A parade/celebration in which families can take part in circus crafts, face painting, and circus stories, with workshops by Marvelous Marvin.
http://www.provlib.org
Peer Gynt
Brown University, Stuart Theatre
77 Waterman Street
Providence
03/16/08 2:00 PM
863-2838
$7-17
Brown University's production of "Peer Gynt."
http://www.brown.edu
Maxwell Mays Gallery
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
03/16/08 2:00 PM
331-1114
Free
Opening reception for the museum's 10th Annual Fidelity Investments All Media Juried Exhibition.
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Dodge House Gallery
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence
03/16/08 2:00 PM
331-1114
Free
Opening reception for "Personal Scapes," a solo exhibition by artist Ruth Clegg.
http://www.providenceartclub.org
Blowback
Rites and Reason Theatre
155 Angell Street
Providence
03/16/08 3:00 PM
863-3558
Suggested donation $8
Rites and Reason Theatre presents "Blowback," an Iranian and American story of revolution, espionage, love, and unintended consequences.
http://www.brown.edu
Up Close On Hope
Festival Ballet Providence Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence
03/16/08 6:00 PM
353-1129
$40
Festival Ballet Providences presents its award-winning series "Up Close On Hope," which includes dance company and world premieres.
http://www.festivalballet.com
Some Things are Private
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence
03/16/08 7:00 PM
351-4242
$20-60
Trinity Repertory Company presents the docudrama "Some Things are Private."
http://www.trinityrep.com
Tuesday (3/18)
RI International Film Festival
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston
03/18/08 7:30 PM
782-1018
$5
A viewing of independent films from around the world.
http://www.courthousearts.org
Wednesday (3/19)
Javanese Buddha
Smith College Museum of Art
Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
Northampton, MA
03/19/08
585-2760
Price listed on website
A large Javanese stone Buddha from the late eighth or early ninth century will be viewable through the fall.
http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum
African Beaded Art: Power and Adornment
Smith College Museum of Art
Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
Northampton, MA
03/19/08
585-2760
Price listed on website
A major loan exhibition of over one hundred African beaded objects, including sculpture, textiles, and items of personal adornment. Viewable through June 15.
http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum
Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #139
Smith College Museum of Art
Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
Northampton, MA
03/19/08
585-2760
Price listed on website
An early wall drawing by leading conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, viewable through January 4 of next year.
http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum
The Vanishing Point
RI College, Roberts Hall
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence
03/19/08 8:00 PM
456-8000
$15-35
A performance featuring acrobatic stilt work, physical theatre, and modern dance by the The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theatre Company.
http://www.ric.edu/pfa
Thursday (3/20)
BodyScapes by Tom Stio
Gallery at 17 Peck
17 Peck Street
Providence
03/20/08 5:00 PM
331-2561
Price listed on website
Art reception for the works of Tom Stio. Exhibitions viewable through April 14.
http://www.17peck.com
Gallery Night Reception
URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery
80 Washington Street
Providence
03/20/08 5:00 PM
277-5206
Price listed on website
Reception for "Irish Heritage In RI: The Women's Story," featuring music by bagpiper Debbie Kane, harpist Mary King, and Katherine O’Neill’s ensemble, as well as Irish food.
http://www.uri.edu/prov
Sit Down: The Process Of Furniture Design
Gallery Z
259 Atwells Avenue
Providence
03/20/08 5:00 PM
454-8844
Free
Opening reception for exhibition that explores how furniture is made.
http://www.galleryzprov.com
RI International Film Festival Fundraiser
Columbus Theatre Arts Center
270 Broadway
Providence
03/20/08 6:00 PM
861-4445
$10-25
Fundraising event honoring Elaine Lorillard, founder/creator of the Newport Jazz Festival. Also features a screening of "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer."
http://www.film-festival.org
If These Walls Could Talk
John Brown House
52 Power Street
Providence
03/20/08 6:30 PM
273-7507 x 62
Price listed on website
Dr. J. Stanley Lemons, historian and author on American culture, will speak on his research about the First Baptist Church of Providence.
http://www.rihs.org
The Well of Woman
The Poet’s Place
235 Main Street
Pawtucket
03/20/08 7:30 PM
305-7333
$10-15
As part of Women's History Month, Mixed Magic Theatre presents "The Well of Woman," a collection of poems, stories and songs about women.
http://www.mixedmagictheatre.org
Friday (3/21)
The Well of Woman
The Poet’s Place
235 Main Street
Pawtucket
03/21/08 7:30 PM
305-7333
$10-15
As part of Women's History Month, Mixed Magic Theatre presents "The Well of Woman," a collection of poems, stories and songs about women.
http://www.mixedmagictheatre.org
Some Things are Private
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence
03/21/08 8:00 PM
351-4242
$20-60
Trinity Repertory Company presents the docudrama "Some Things are Private."
http://www.trinityrep.com
Two Celtic One-Act Comedies
Firehouse Theater
4 Equality Park Place, Off Broadway
Newport
03/21/08 8:00 PM
849-FIRE
$20
For Newport's Irish Heritage Month, Firehouse Theater presents"Slainte" and "My First Confession."
http://www.firehousetheater.org
Orpheus Descending
2nd Story Theatre
28 Market Street
Warren
03/21/08 8:00 PM
247-4200
$25
2nd Story Theatre's production of "Orpheus Descending."
http://www.2ndstorytheatre.com
Blood from a Turnip
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Providence
03/21/08 10:00 PM
331-2695
$5
Perishable Theatre presents RI's only late night puppet salon, "Blood from a Turnip."
http://www.perishable.org
Saturday (3/22)
The Well of Woman
The Poet’s Place
235 Main Street
Pawtucket
03/22/08 7:30 PM
305-7333
$10-15
As part of Women's History Month, Mixed Magic Theatre presents "The Well of Woman," a collection of poems, stories and songs about women.
http://www.mixedmagictheatre.org
Sights and Sounds
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Providence
03/22/08 8:00 PM
270-1801
Price listed on website
Screening of "All I Need," a 40-minute video shot in New England with west coast footage by Anthony Shetler, followed by live music by MIT'N, Cowgirl!, and Awesome Brothers.
http://www.firehouse13.org
Sunday (3/23)
Some Things are Private
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence
03/23/08 7:00 PM
351-4242
$20-60
Trinity Repertory Company presents the docudrama "Some Things are Private."
http://www.trinityrep.com
Thursday (3/12)
Grace
Gamm Theatre
172 Exchange Street
Pawtucket
03/12/09 8:00 PM
723-4266
$20-34
A powerful family drama about faith, reconciliation and catastrophe.
http://www.gammtheatre.org
Thursday (3/19)
Gallery Night Providence
Citywide
Check site for locations
Providence
03/19/09 5:00 PM
490-2042
Free
Ride the "art bus" through Providence and survey 21 galleries, museums, and historic sites. Celebrity guided tours start from Citizens Plaza at 5:30.
http://www.gallerynight.info
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