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This Week From The Department Of Art, Culture + Tourism - October 14, 2009

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 
MUSIC    THEATER    DANCE    SPECIAL EVENTS    FILM    WALKING TOURS   LECTURES  
IN THE GALLERIES     MARKETS      FAMILY FUN     FUNDRAISERS    ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES  

National Arts Marketing Project Conference
October 30 - November 2 
RI Convention Center
 
Learn the tools and hands-on experiences you need to build superior relationships with audiences, patrons and funders through discussions, presentations and much more! 
For more information please click here 
  
 MUSIC
 
RIC Jazz Combos

 

The RIC Jazz Workshop Combos performance takes the stage under the direction of legendary saxophonist Greg Abate.
October 14, 7pm
RI College - Forman Theatre
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
RIC Faculty Recital
 
A varied program of vocal and instrumental solo and chamber music performed by the Rhode Island College music
faculty.
October 15, 8pm
RI College - Sapinsley Hall
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Open Rehearsal Series

 

Music Director Larry Rachleff and Violinist Soovin Kim rehearse for their
upcoming Classical
concert.
October 16, 5:30pm
VMA Arts & Cultural Center
1 Avenue Of The Arts
Tickets Are $27
Click Here For More Info
RI Philharmonic

 

Music Director Larry Rachleff and Violinist Soovin Kim present the Classical concert, A Fantastic 5th.
October 17, 8pm
VMA Arts & Cultural Center
1 Avenue Of The Arts
Tickets Are $39 - $70
Click Here For More Info

 

 
Music For The Tudors
 
 
Schola Cantorum of Boston, known for its lively, engaging performances, presents Music for the Tudors.
October 24, 8pm
St. Joseph's Church
Corner Of Hope/Arnold Streets
Tickets Are $20
Click Here For More Info
 
Devil Music Ensemble

 

FirstWorks presents the Devil Music Ensemble performing their original score to the classic film Nosferatu.
October 30, 8pm
RISD Auditorium
17 Canal Street
Tickets Are $10
Click Here For More Info
 THEATER
 
Shooting Star

The author of God’s Country and Lonely Planet gives us that rare thing, a truly smart romantic comedy.
October 16 - November 22
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Tickets Are $20 - $65
Click Here For More Info

  

 
Amadeus

 

Peter Shaffer's classic play creates an epic battle of trust and betrayal between two rival composers.
October 29 - November 22
Beneficent Church
300 Weybosset Street
Tickets Are $12 - $20
Click Here For More Info
 
Romeo & Juliet

 

Providence College brings the Shakespeare classic to life with special engagements over two weekends. 
Oct 30 - Nov 1, Nov 6 - Nov 8
Angell Blackfriars Theatre
549 River Avenue
Tickets Are $11
Click Here For More Info
 DANCE/MUSICALS
 
Anna Bella Eema

 

A spoken-and-sung three-character gothic, Anna Bella Eema asks us to listen and listen carefully.  A regional premiere by Lisa D'Amour.
October 16 - November 7
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Tickets Are $10 - $20
Click Here For More Info 

  

 
Avenue Q

 

A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes about trying to make it in NYC with big
dreams and a tiny bank
account.
October 20 - 25
Providence Performing Arts Ctr.
220 Weybosset Street
Tickets Are $36 - $63
Click Here For More Info 
 
Shaolin Warriors

 

Zen Buddhist monks from China demonstrate the skill, imagery and hypnotic movement of martial arts in a fully choreographed theatrical production.
October 21, 7:30pm
Roberts Hall - RIC
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Tickets Are $35
Click Here For More Info  
RI College Dance Company

 

Modern dancers/choreographers Lisa Race and Heidi Henderson team up for an evening of contemporary modern
dance.
October 23, 8pm
Sapinsley Hall - RIC
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Tickets Are $15
Click Here For More Info

  

 
Horse: Velocity

 

Presented by FirstWorks, Taiwan's first all male dance company captures the changing aesthetics of today with explosive
energy.
October 24, 8pm
RISD Auditorium
17 Canal Street
Tickets Are $18
Click Here For More Info
 
The Widow's Broom

 

Adapted from Providence author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg’s book, this is Festival Ballet Providence’s signature Halloween production.
October 30 - November 1
VMA Arts & Cultural Center
1 Avenue Of The Arts
Tickets Are $20 - $65
Click Here For More Info
SPECIAL EVENTS
 
 FirstWorks
    
  Celebrating icons of music and the moving image, the cultural legacy of American masters, revolutionary Cirque theatre, cutting edge digital arts + more!
Through November 15
Downtown Providence
Various Locations
Prices Vary By Event
Click Here For More Info 
 
Downcity Fusion Fest
 
Featuring local breweries, food from Tazza Caffe, kids’ crafts acitivies, pumpkin painting, face painting, live bands and much more.
October 17, 1pm - 6pm 
Downtown Providence
Corner Of Westminster/Union
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Olneyville Fall Festival
 
Featuring demos from pro skateboarders, free food, a bike parade, live entertainment, plays from the Manton Aveue Project and more.
October 17, 12pm - 4pm 
Riverside Park
Aleppo Street
Adjacent To Atlantic Mills
Free To The Public
Providence Roller Derby
  
Providence Roller Derby closes out their 2009 season with
back to back bouts and
live halftime
entertainment!
October 17, 5:30pm
RI Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Tickets $10 adv/ $12 door
Click Here For Info
 
Creative Conversation
  
  
Join the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and RI Citizens for the Arts for an evening of socializing and special announcements.
October 22, 6pm - 9pm
Everyman Bistro
555 Valley Street
Free - Register By October 15
RSVP: 401.421.2489 x273
 
Fine Furnishing Show
    
Features approximately 125 exhibitors from throughout New England and also includes many interesting and educational displays.
October 23 - 25
RI Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Admission Is $10
Click Here For Info
Creative Capital
 
Check out this quarterly on-line magazine featuring neighborhood and entrepreneur profiles, arts stories, news feeds and much more!
Ongoing 
Online Only
Free To The Public
Click Here To View The
Magazine
 
Pecha Kucha Night
    
A monthly format for sharing ideas where presenters are allotted 20 slides/20 seconds per slide. Put simply: 6 minutes and 40 secs of adult-style show & tell.
October 28, 7:20pm
Bravo (Upstairs)
123 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For Info 
 
WaterFire Providence
    
WaterFire Providence is the award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence.
October 31, 7pm
 Providence River Walk
Downtown Providence
Free To The Public
Click Here For Info 
FILM
 
Hispanic Heritage
Movies
  
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library will be screening movies throughout the celebration.  Playing next is Pan's Labyrinth.
October 18, 2pm
Providence Library - 3rd FL
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 
 
RIIFF 
Horror Film Festival
 An eerie-sistable salute to an often overlooked genre that will include numerous world premieres of shorts and 
features.
October 22 - 25
Various Theaters
Downtown Providence
$10 Per Screening
Click Here For More Info
 
RIIFF Horror Film Festival @ The Library
 Watch some great horror flicks and talk with horror author Christopher Rondina as part of the RI International Film Festival's Horror Film Festival!
October 24, 12pm - 3pm
Providence Library, 3rd FL
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

WALKING TOURS
 
John Brown House Museum Tours
 
This magnificent and elegant building allows the public to learn about the people who helped create Rhode Island's capital city. 
 Through December 19 
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street
Tickets Are $8
Click Here For More Info
 
H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour
  
Lovecraft's Providence Stories provide the basis for this walk and will feature special screenings of RIIFF horror shorts following the tour. 
October 24, 1pm
Van Wickle Gates - Brown
College St. @ Prospect St.
Tickets Are $16
Click Here For More Info 
  
Providence Ghost
Tours
 Be led by lantern light through the darkened streets of the historic East Side, sharing with you stories that will be sure to send a chill down your spine.
Through November 14
Tours Begin @
60 Congdon Street
Tickets Are $10
Click Here For More Info
LECTURES & CONVERSATIONS
 
Action Speaks
 
Looks at contemporary issues through the lens of history by using under-appreciated dates of the twentieth century that have changed America.  This week: The Highlander Center opens its doors.
 October 14, 5pm
AS220
115 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
PPS Symposium
  
 The American Renaissance was a period of great cultural change and achievement in American art, architecture,
and literature that coincided
with Providence's Golden
Age.  
October 23 & 24
Providence Preservation Society
21 Meeting Street
 $125 - Discounts Available
Click Here For More Info 
  
Poetry Reading
Poets James Allen Hall (Now You’re the Enemy), Ana Božičević (Stars of the Night Commute) and Amy King (Slaves To Do These Things) read & answer questions about their award-winning work.
October 29, 7pm
Myopic Books
5 South Angell Street
Free To The Public
Call 401.521.5533 For Info

IN THE GALLERIES

Gallery Night
A fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene with 21 of the city’s hot “art spots” opening their doors to a visual arts party.
October 15, 5pm - 9pm
Tours Begin At Regency Plaza
Greene/Fountain Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info  
 
Gallery Belleau II
Gallery Belleau offers the work
of over 50 American Artists working in glass, clay,
wood, metal, jewelry, paint
and much more.
Ongoing
Gallery Belleau II
258 Atwells Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Craftland
 
Is it the Holidays already?  Nope, the popular Holiday sale is now open year round for all your spanky handmade item
needs! 
Ongoing
Craftland
235 Westminster Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 
Chazan Gallery
Where are We? features artists Clara Lieu, Eric Sung,
Julie Gearan and Brian O’Malley.
October 15 - November 4
Chazan Galler @ Wheeler
228 Angell Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Providence Art Club
The Providence Art Club's 
Maxwell Mays and Dodge
House Galleries are
featuring a Members' Exhibition.
Through October 23
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Bert Gallery
 
Bert Gallery is showcasing Robert Thornton 2009:  New Works, a collection of recent paintings by Robert Thornton.
Through October 16
Bert Gallery
540 South Water Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

Children's Museum

 A new exhibit featuring eye-popping animal sculptures fashioned from recycled electronics by Ann P. Smith.
Through January 31
Providence Children's Museum
100 South Street
Admission Is $7.50
Click Here For More Info
 
BankRI Gallery
The Bank Rhode Island Pitman
Street Gallery is
featuring Paintings and Prints by Delia Kovac.
Through November 4
Bank RI Pitman Street Gallery
137 Pitman Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Gallery At City Hall

The Gallery at Providence City Hall is featuring an
exhibit with photos from Ray Min and Miguel Rosario.
Through October
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

Gallery Z
RI native Anthony Tomaselli's goal is to connect the viewer
to the soul of the
work—the heart of the city.
Through October 31
Gallery Z
259 Atwells Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
URI Providence Gallery

Artwork in all media by more than 30 professional artists from the area who have had cancer in their families.

Through October 31
URI Providence Gallery
80 Washington Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
5 Traverse
The 5 Traverse Gallery 
will be featuring works from
Lisa Perez and Peter
Owen.
October 23 - November 22
5 Traverse Gallery
5 Traverse Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

Firehouse 13

Firehouse 13 is featuring a show hosted by Yarrow's Cans titled Graffitti: Works Inspired by the Streets of Providence
Through October 30
Firehouse 13
41 Central Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
Bell Gallery
The David Winton Bell Gallery is featuring work from paper sculpturist Kirsten
Hassenfreld.
Through November 1
Bell Gallery - List Art Ctr
64 College Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Chapel Gallery
The Mathewson Street Church Gallery's newest exhibit is MAMA featuring work from Jennifer Bend and more.
Through October 30
Mathewson Street Church
134 Mathewson Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

AS220

The AS220 Main Gallery is featuring Do It! Show It! Sing It! Work It!, an AS220 group exhibit.
Through October 24
AS220
115 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
LAUNCH @ the G.C. Gallery
 
LAUNCH at the Gail Cahalan Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring landscape painter  
 Hilary Merzbacher.l
Ongoing
Conley's Wharf
200 Allens Avenue #1
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Providence Art Windows
 
An exhibition of juried art and art installations filling 10 empty retail spaces in Downtown
Providence.
Through December 1
Various Locations
Downtown Providence
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
RISD Museum
An installation of more than 120 figurative and architectural ceramic elements by ceramic artist Arnie Zimmerman.
Through January
RISD Museum
20 North Main Street
Admission Is $10
Click Here For More Info

 

 
Chabot Gallery
 
 Chabot Gallery is displaying works from Jamie Camacho, Julie Houck, gallery founder Lee Chabot and more.
Through November 7
Chabot Gallery
379 Atwells Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Bannister Gallery
Bannister Gallery is featuring works from John Willis and Tom Young in an exhibit titled Recycled Realities.
Through October 29
Bannister Gallery - RI College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 
Homestyle
Homestyle hosts the 4rtists Series Truck Show with an opening recpetion on October 22 from 7pm - 9pm.
October 22 - 25
Homestyle
229 Westminster Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
Gallery DEMI
 
Gallery DEMI opens its
doors with a solo exhibition featuring Vincent Castaldi titled Exposed.
Through October 25
Gallery DEMI
123 N. Main Street, Suite 4
Free To The Public
Call 401-954-4916
 
Atrium Gallery
The Atrium Gallery will be featuring the annual Latin American Art Exhibit throughout October.
Through October 31
Atrium Gallery
One Capital Hill
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 
New Urban Arts
Collections is an interactive art exhibition of new and exciting artwork created by 33 New Urban Arts students.
Through October 23
New Urban Arts
743 Westminster Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
17 Peck
 
Gallery 17 Peck's current exhibition showcases the
work from the gallery's full collection.
Ongoing
Gallery 17 Peck
303 Atwells Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
The Library
The Providence Public Library is featuring Rhode Island 101: Selections from our Rhode Island Collection.
Through November 30
Providence Public Library, 3rd FL
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 
Royal Gallery
Royal Gallery is pleased
to present the work of artists Brian MacNeil and Jonathan Aller.
Through November 14
Royal Gallery
298 Atwells Avenue
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

 

 
CityArts
 
Featuring photos & multi-media by local artist Nicole Tammelleo and the youth of Providence’s Burundian community.
October 19 - November 6
Providence CityArts
891 Broad Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Art @ Sine Cera
Art @ Sine Cera will hosting the first public art event celebrating the work of Providence artist Bob Paola.
Through October
Sine Cera
379 Broadway
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info 

MARKETS
 
Davis Park Market
Vendors will be selling produce, such as lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, squash, cabbage, broccoli and much more.
Sundays Through October 25 
10am - 1pm, Davis Park
Corner of Oakland/Chalkstone
Free To The Public
Click Here For  Details
 
Farmers' Market
 Shop for tasty harvests from RI farms on the sidewalk along Burnside Park.  Brought to you by Farm Fresh RI.
Fridays, 10am - 4pm
 2 Kennedy Plaza
Burnside Park Brickwalk
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info
 
Market Bazaar Monday
Food, antiques, books, records, art, merchandise and a whole lotta' fun in a lively,
urban setting.
Mondays, 11am - 5pm
2 Kennedy Plaza
Burnside Park Brickwalk
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

FAMILY FUN

Pole To Pole
Discover the frozen stretches of our planet that act as the Earth’s thermostat - featuring a polar bear display! 
Through December
Museum Of Natural History
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Adults $3 - Children $2
Click Here For More Info
 
 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
    
  The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns featuring an artful display of thousands
of pumpkins. 
Through November 1
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
$12 Adults/$9 Children
Click Here For More Info 
 
Library Open House
 Featuring singing, storytelling, demos of their online resources, exhibits and displays, special presentations and more.
October 18, 1pm - 4pm
Providence Library, Central
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
Click Here For More Info

FUNDRAISERS FOR THE ARTS
ArtFoodMusic
October 22, 6pm - 9pm, RI Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Tickets $25 
An evening of great food from some of RI's finest caterers and restaurants, local wine, live entertainment and a special preview of the Fine Furnishings Show.  All proceeds to benefit New Urban Arts.  For more information please click here.
 
RI Family Literacy
October 25, 5pm - 8pm, The High Hat, Three Davol Square, Tickets $15 
A family friendly evening with live music from the Boston Latin Band, free salsa lessons and a penny social.  All proceeds to benefit the Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative.  For more information please call 455-8485.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Calling All Providence Artists & Art Retailers
Providence's BUY ART campaign is designed to thank all shoppers who buy art and to help promote Providence based art merchants + artists all at no cost to the consumer and seller/artist. If you are based in Providence, sell art and wish to participate please email Michael Christofaro with your name, website address, brief description of the work you produce, address (internal use only), phone number (internal use only) and email address (internal use only).  For more information on BUY ART please click here.
 
Call For Student Entries
The RI Center for the Book at the Providence Public Library invites all RI students in grades 4 - 12 to enter the national Letters About Literature contest with a national prize of a $10,000 grant for their local school or community library.  The deadline to submit is December 12. Teachers and librarians can download instructions for entering by clicking here.
 
Artist's Professional Toolbox  Now Accepting Applications
The Arts & Business Council is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 "Artist's Professional Toolbox" program.  The Toolbox is a program designed to empower emerging and practicing artists to succeed in the business aspects of being a professional artist. The deadline to apply is October 19.  For more information please click here.
 
Using Film To Tell The Story Of Your Nonprofit
October 20, 1pm - 4pm, John Nicholas Brown Center, 357 Benefit Street, $10 Fee
Is your nonprofit looking for creative ways to use film to communicate its message? Bring your ideas and your questions to this workshop. Come hear filmmakers Jessica Jennings, Jim Karpeichik, Michelle LeBrun, and Frank Muhly describe how they have worked with Rhode Island nonprofits to conceive, produce, and distribute films that convey organizations’ stories in powerful and effective ways. The presenters will address many logistical, budgetary, and creative issues related to getting educational and promotional films made and seen.  The deadline to register is October 14.  For more information please click here.
 
Marketing For The Independent Artist Preconference
October 30, 9am - 5:30pm, RI Convention Center
Take control of your own marketing by learning what it can and can't do for your career. Discover how to define targets and objectives based on overall career goals, how to construct a solid marketing strategy based on those objectives and how to make it real as a team of one (or maybe 2 or 3 if you're a collaborative). For more information please click here.
  
 
Managing Your Organization's Workforce During Challenging Economic Times
November 3, 9am - 12pm, RI Foundation, One Union Station, $35 Fee
Handling human resource issues is critical in a high pressure economic climate. Senior leaders may face difficult decisions, such as determining which positions/key employees are essential in a competitive environment. If managers must make staff reductions, what are the best practices for making tough choices while keeping services and programs going? How can high morale be maintained for staff who often are doing more with less?  For more information please click here.

Arts & Business Council Webinar Series
The Arts & Busines Council of Greater Boston will be hosting a series of webinars that covers everything from digital strategies to online promotions.  For more information please click here.
  
Botanical Center Classes Now Enrolling 
There's still plenty of things you can do with foliage and flowers even as the Autumn days grow shorter and the air becomes cool and crisp.  During the month of October at the URI Outreach Center at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, take some some fun, educational classes to satisfy all of your botanical interests.  For more information please click here.
  
Kreatelier Workshops Now Enrolling
Learn a vast and fun array of skills from some of Providence's artiest and craftiest people with workshops available for ages 5 & up, 8 & up and adults only.  For more information please click here.
    
Steelyard's 2009 Fall Classes Now Enrolling
The Yard is gearing up for another great season of building, cutting, bending, and throwing. In addition to their regular lineup of courses they have some really exciting new offerings.  For more information please click here.
  

To submit an Arts event for the Newsletter, please email Michael Christofaro at least two weeks prior to the event.
       
 City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism / 25 Dorrance Street / Room 111 / Providence / RI / 02903 / 401.421.2489