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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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