November Calander
CONCERTS
DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER
Nov 6: New Kids on the Block. One LaSalle Square. 331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com.
MUSEUM CONCERTS
Nov 9: Harmonious Blacksmith with tenor Aaron Sheehan: The Cult of Melancholy. At St. Martin’s Church, Orchard Avenue. 621-6123, www.museumconcerts.org.
NEWPORT BAROQUE
Nov 8: Music of the 17th Century for Violins and Basso Continuo, with violinists Laura Gulley and Julie McKenzie, cellist Audrey Cienniwa, and harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa, in a concert of chiaroscuro works by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber; at Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport. 855-3096, www.newportbaroque.org.
PROVIDENCE SINGERS
Nov 7, 9: Dominick Argento: Jonah and the Whale: An engaging combination of 14th-century English poetry, sea chanteys and work songs, to be performed in collaboration with FirstWorks Providence and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project; at Blessed Sacrament Church. 751-5700, www.providencesingers.com.
RI COLLEGE
Nov 9: Pianist Steven Mayer. Nov 16: RIC Chamber Orchestra & String Chamber Ensembles. Nov 17: Muir String Quartet, with special guest Marc Johnson on cello. Nov 18: RI Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles and the RIC Wind Ensemble. Nov 19: Bravo Beethoven, to be performed by Michael Reynolds on cello and Judith Lynn Stillman on piano. Nov 20: New York System. Sapinsley Hall, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue. 456-8144, www.ric.edu/pfa.
RI PHILHARMONIC
Nov 13: Rush Hour Concert, featuring conductor Larry Rachleff, pianist Jeremy Denk, and members of the Philharmonic Orchestra, with the music of Varèse, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky; at the VMA, One Avenue of the Arts. Nov 15: Classical Concert with Larry Rachleff, Jeremy Denk, and the Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by Varèse, Beethoven, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky; at the VMA. 248-7070, www.riphil.org.
STADIUM THEATRE
Nov 1: Just Jazz, an evening of phenomenal jazz performances with Greg Abate, Dan Moretti, and Marcelle Gauvin. Nov 7: Get the Led Out: A two-hour show in which “the American Led Zeppelin” spans the career and music of the British supergroup. Nov 8: Young Emerging Artists in the House with the Steve Kercher Band. Nov 12: Coffee Concert, with Jack Cook on organ. Nov 16: George Winston, in a solo piano concert consisting of a variety of musical styles. 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 762-4545, www.stadiumtheatre.com.
STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE
Nov 1: Don White. Nov 15: An Evening with Christine Lavin, with special Guest Ann Hood. Nov 22: Annie Lynch & the Beekeepers, and Low Anthem. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. 921-5115, www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com.
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DANCE
BROWN THEATRE
Nov 20-23: Fall Dance Concert. Ashamu Dance Studio, 77 Waterman Street. 863-2838, www.brown.edu/tickets.
DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER
Nov 3: So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour, in which finalists from the hit talent show will perform in a variety of eye-popping dance routines. One LaSalle Square. 331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com.
FUSIONWORKS
Nov 14-15: Fusionworks Annual Fall Concert Series and Completely Unwrapped, featuring an in-depth look at the dancers. Sapinsley Hall, RI College, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue. 946-0607, www.fusionworksdance.org.
PERISHABLE THEATRE
Every Tuesday: Belly Dancing with Zaharah. Every Wednesday: Modern Dance with Nikki Carrara. Every Friday: Dance Dance Party Party. Every Saturday: Modern Dance for Grown Ass People. Every Sunday: Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance. 95 Empire Street. 331-2695, www.perishable.org.
PROVIDENCE BLACK REP
Every Wednesday: Salsa lessons with Sydonee Harris; Citizens Bank Latin Jazz & Salsa with Carlos De Leon. 276 Westminster Street. 351-0353, www.blackrep.org.
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
Nov 21-22: Blackfriars Dance Concert. Angell Blackfriars Theatre, 549 River Avenue. 865-2218, www.providence.edu/theatre.
STATE BALLET OF RI
Nov 9: Ballet Under the Big Top, a circus-themed fundraiser to benefit the Company’s annual performance of Copéllia in December; at Crowne Plaza at the Crossing, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Nov 15: Project Ballet Coffee Hour, a new series of four in-house “coffee hours” with complimentary performances and refreshments; at the Brae Crest School of Ballet, 52 Sherman Avenue, Lincoln.
THE SPOT
Every Wednesday: Belly Dance Classes. Every Thursday: Salsa “On 1” Dance Classes. 286 Thayer Street. 383-7133, www.enceethreeproductions.com/TheSpot.html.
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GALLERIES & ART EVENTS
BANK RI GALLERIES
Turks Head Gallery, One Turks Head Place: Thru Nov 5: Stained Glass Windows by Laureen Watjen. North Kingstown Gallery, 1140 Ten Rod Road: Thru Jan 7: Photographs by Cindy Horowitz Wilson. Pitman Street Gallery, 137 Pitman Street: Thru Nov 5: Paintings by Mark Maher. Nov 6-Dec 3: Paintings by Trish Hurley. 456-5015.
BANNISTER GALLERY
Nov 6-27: Recent Paintings by Brian Shure. 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue. 456-8000, www.ric.edu/bannister.
BELL GALLERY
Nov 1-Dec 21: Elizabeth King: The Sizes of Things in the Mind’s Eye. Brown University, 64 College Street. 863-2932, www.brown.edu.
BERT GALLERY
Thru Dec: The ART Front in 19th Century Rhode Island: The Founders Behind the RI Cultural Icons of Today. 540 South Water Street. 751-2628, www.bertgallery.com.
CHAZAN GALLERY AT WHEELER
Thru Nov 5: Lawrence Cromwell and Dan Talbot. Nov 20-Dec 10: Irene Lawrence and Jerold Ehrlich. 228 Angell Street. 421-9230, www.chazangallery.org.
GALLERY 17 PECK
Thru Dec 13: Photographer Paul Clancy. 303 Atwells Avenue. 331-2561, www.17peck.com.
GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE
An art bus offers free rides to galleries, museums, and art spots throughout Providence from 5-9pm on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 490-2042 or visit www.gallerynight.info.
PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE
Nov 2-Jan 5: Members’ 10x10x10 Exhibit & Sale, to be non-juried. Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Theatre, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. 724-2200, www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org.
RI HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Nov 8-Jan 3: Woonsocket Now and Again: An exhibit that compares and contrasts the city of Woonsocket “then and now,” featuring paintings and digital photography by students of the Woonsocket-based Riverzedge Arts Project. On display at the Museum of Work & Culture, 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket. 331-8575 x 45, www.rihs.org.
RISD MUSEUM
Thru Dec 7: Designing Traditions: Student Explorations in the Asian Textile Collection. Thru Jan 31: After You’re Gone: An installation of hand-sculpted and blown glass by Beth Lipman. 224 Benefit Street. 454-6674, www.risdmuseum.org.
RHODE ISLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
Nov 2-20: Ray Andreotti, Rick Cardoza, Susan Pratt Sheridan, and Penny Jackim. Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket. 726-1876, www.riws.org.
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KIDS & FAMILY
3rd ANNUAL STADIUM THEATRE CHRISTMAS
Nov 29: A holiday celebration featuring the “Night Life Swing Band” and performances by Charlene Soucy, Charles Desaulniers, the Mount St. Charles Bell Ringers, Heritage Ballet, the “Stadium Theatre Rockettes,” and more. 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 762-4545, www.stadiumtheatre.com.
ALL CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Nov 14-16, 21-23: High School Musical. At the Vartan Gregorian School Theatre, 455 Wickenden Street. 728-1222, www.actinri.org.
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Nov 8: MOMIX, a delightful, gravity-defying spectacle that features the illusions of movement-magicians. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-ARTS, www.ppacri.org.
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
Nov 23: Thanksgiving for the Animals, in which the zoo will offer fun Thanksgiving-themed activities and collect coats for those in need. Select animals will enjoy special enrichment treats. Nov 29: Visit with Santa, featuring a breakfast buffet or milk and cookies with Santa Claus. Advance ticket purchase is required. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-3510, www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
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SPORTS
BROWN FOOTBALL
November opponents: Nov 8: Yale. Nov 22: Columbia. 863-2773, http://brownbears.cstv.com.
BRYANT FOOTBALL
November opponents: Nov 1: Duquesne. At Bulldog Stadium, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 232-6513, www.bryantbulldogs.com.
PROVIDENCE BRUINS
November opponents: Nov 7: Chicago Wolves. Nov 9: Philadelphia Phantoms. Nov 14. 28: Worcester Sharks. Nov 16: Norfolk Admirals. Nov 21: Portland Pirates. Nov 23, 30: Hartford Wolf Pack. Dunkin’ Donuts Center. 331-2211, www.providencebruins.com.
URI FOOTBALL
November opponents: Nov 1: Massachusetts. Nov 15: Maine. 874-RAMS, http://gorhody.cstv.com.
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