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Kid's Chess Club
Dates: 03/21 - 01/30/2010 |
Providence Public Library
/ Come join the Kid's Chess Club every Saturday afternoon. The boards and pieces are supplied. Meet kids your own age and level who you can play with. Get pointers from Graham, the resident chess teacher. Casual, drop-in, no registration required. Rochambeau Branch, Providence Public Library Admission: Free Phone: 401-455-8198 |
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Providence Art Windows announces its next exhibit
Dates: 09/17 - 12/01/2009 |
Providence Art Windows
/ Providence Art Windows is pleased to announce that its next exhibit will be on view from September 17 –December 1, 2009. The art and art installations presented in nine downtown windows are by the AS220 Print Shop, Babette Allina, Ted James Butler, David J. Delay, Walt Chaney, Marjory Garrison, Peter Lutz, C.W. Roelle, and PAW Director Rebecca Siemering, with a special presentation of Picturing America images. This Fall installation series contains artists invited by the Director that reflect intensive labor, obsession for materials or passion for subject matter. Materials range from adhesive vinyl, sound, lottery tickets and wire, to the City of Providence as a subject. Please join us for the opening reception at Design Within Reach(210 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903) on September 17, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come and meet the artists, go on a walking tour with a map and visit beautiful Downtown Providence. For more information about the artists and the project, please go to providenceartwindows.blogspot.com. Providence Art Windows is generously supported by The Providence Foundation, Fidelity Investments, the City of Providence, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Verizon and anonymous donors. Thank you to our donated Windows sites: Trinity Repertory Company, University of Rhode Island, Johnson and Wales, Two Brothers Beauty Supply, Rhode Island Housing and Newbury Street Management. Contact: Rebecca Siemering |
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Exhibit by Local Artist Ann P. Smith Opens at Providence Children’s Museum
Dates: 10/01 - 01/31/2010 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ On October 1, the Children’s Museum debuts Mechanical Menagerie, a new exhibit featuring eye-popping animal sculptures fashioned from recycled electronics by Providence artist and award-winning Rhode Island School of Design graduate Ann P. Smith. Mechanical Menagerie showcases a collection of incredibly intricate creatures – lizards, goats, birds, bugs, an antelope, a jellyfish and more – created from disassembled computers, discarded cell phones and other mangled machines and salvaged scraps. The exhibit will occupy 17 “window boxes” in the Museum’s atrium walkway, inviting visitors of all ages to take a peek at the creatures as they pass by and see what parts they can identify. Each of Smith’s creatures has a unique personality, thanks to her thoughtfully selected materials and carefully crafted forms. Her ram sculpture has curled wire horns leading to a body of various gears, springs and other metallic parts. The use of flashlight bulbs makes her owl charmingly wide eyed, while a computer mouse is ideal for a streamlined sea turtle body and tangled telephone cords and wires make spectacular jellyfish tentacles. Each creature is inventively labeled with a line of keyboard letters. Smith’s captivating creations will be on display through January 31, 2010. As part of the opening weekend, families can drop into the “Creature Laboratory” on October 3 and 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to concoct some curious critters of their own from recycled materials and other funky junk. Visit Ann P. Smith’s website, www.burrowburrow.com, to learn more about her work and background. For more information about the exhibit and related programs, visit www.childrenmuseum.org. Admission: Programs are free with Museum admission of $7.50 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Rhode Island College's 2009 Performing Arts Series
Dates: 10/01 - 05/01/2010 |
Rhode Island College
/ Fall 2009 Five By Design in Club Swing Thursday, October 1 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall This live, musical performance celebrates the songs and music that defined American popular culture during the swing era. Shaolin Warriors Wednesday, October 21 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall Zen Buddhist monks from China demonstrate the skill, imagery and hypnotic movement of martial arts in a fully choreographed theatrical production. Jeffery Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® Wednesday, October 28, 2009 / 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Jeffery Siegel returns for an eighth season with another unique “concert with commentary.” He will perform Chopin for Lovers, a program in which a different woman in Chopin’s life inspired each composition. Circo Aereo Thursday, November 5 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall It’s an intellectual circus that mixes traditional circus arts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative theatre, movement and charming humor. Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company Tuesday, November 10 / 7:30p.m. Auditorium in Roberts Hall Experience the exquisite charm of Ukrainian folk dancing and the wealth of its traditions through a performance well known for its use of bright colors, unity of content and unique stage presence. The Muir String Quartet Monday,November 23, 2009 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Special Guest Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet Dvorak: Cypresses for String Quartet Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115 Spring 2010 The Muir String Quartet Monday, January 25, 2010 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Special Guest Marcus Thompson, Viola Mozart: Dissonant String Quartet, K.465 Beethoven: The Harp, Op. 74 Mendelssohn: String Quintet in B Flat Major, Op. 87 Steven Mayer Sunday, February 14 / 2:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Rescheduled from the 2008-09 season. Mayer presents an unusual take on American popular and classical music. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle Thursday, March 4 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall Two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers perform in a whirlwind of foot-tapping song and dance. The Muir String Quartet Monday, March 22, 2010 / 8 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Barber: String Quartet, Op.11 Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 Jeffery Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations®Tuesday, April 13, 2010 /7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Jeffery Siegel performs Chopin and the Future – works of Chopin that enchant the ear along with music of composers inspired by him. Kenny Werner Jazz Quintet Monday, April 19 / 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center World acclaimed musicians Kenny Werner (piano), Randy Brecker (trumpet), David Sanchez (tenor sax), Johannes Weidenmueller (bass), and Antonio Sanchez (drums) collaborate to perform a sublime concert featuring original compositions. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Saturday, May 1 / 7:30 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall This contemporary ballet troupe with a European twist performs an eclectic repertoire created by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. For more about The Series presentations, call Michael Ducharme at (401) 456-8194. Visit www.ric.edu/pfa to download an Adobe PDF of the 2009-10 season brochure. Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Festival Ballet Providence announces a dance series just for kids - young and old!
Dates: 10/03 - 02/21/2010 |
Festival Ballet Providence
/ Festival Ballet Providence Tickets on sale for chatterBOXtheater premiering October 3 with Peter and the Wolf kids + dance =fun chatterBOXtheater Festival Ballet Providence is excited to announce a dance series just for kids - young and old! Inspired by our own favorite childhood stories, FBP will bring some of literature's most beloved characters to life like you have never seen them before. Spend the afternoon with your favorite characters and stay for the post performance snacks and meet the dancers - bring your cameras! Valerie Cookson Botto's Peter and the Wolf Sat. October 3 | 5:00PM Sun. October 4 | 1:00PM Sat. October 10 | 5:00PM Sun. October 11 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Colleen Cavanugh's pippi(inspired by Astrid Lindgren' s Pippi Longstocking) Sun. February 7 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Sun. February 14 | 4:00PM Sun. February 21 | 1:00PM and 4:00PM Performances take place at FBP Black Box Theater 825 Hope Street, Providence, RI Admission: $15 - children 12 and under | $25 - adults Phone: 401.353.1129 |
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Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Rubens in Black and White
Dates: 10/13 - 12/08/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Rubens in Black and White Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Held in conjunction with the exhibition, The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480-1650, this lecture series explores Renaissance artists, the cities in which they worked and the transcontinental exchange of images and techniques that culminated in acclaimed works of art. Lectures begin at 1pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center. October 13 Rubens in Black and White:The Art, Intellectual Property, and Marketing of Engravings Dr. Jeffrey Muller, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University The other dates for this series: Tuesday,November 10 and Tuesday, December 8 Thursday, October 15, 2009 Admission: $15 per lecture for nonmembers ($35 for 3-lecture series); FREE to Museum Members and RISD + Brown communities Contact: Deb Clemons Phone: 401 454-6530 |
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World of Queercraft Exhibit Opens at Craftland
Dates: 10/15 - 11/21/2009 |
Craftland Shop
/ World of Queercraft Exhibit Opens at Craftland Providence, RI October 15, 2009—The spotlight is on Queer artistry at the Craftland Gallery. The World of Queercraft exhibit, curated by Matthew Lawrence, features the work of eight artists who present the world using both traditional craft methods and concepts traditionally thought of as gay, from rainbow flags to Barbra Streisand. Each piece pushes the meanings people give queer imagery, sometimes with unsettling and unexpected results. Matt Underwood's video work incorporates footage culled from gay adult websites, while Christopher Schulz's Pinups question preconceived ideas about pornography and the male body. Chicago artist Steven Frost sews merit badges for ordinary tasks, while Jason Tranchida needlepointed an enormous pink screw using peg board and flaggers' tape. There are some odd overlaps: Frost and Monica Panzarino both incorporate karaoke into their work, while Tranchida and RISD textiles professor Liz Collins both work with flags. Collins' Pride Blob stretches to over eighty feet when flat; the flag was created as part of a knitting performance in Waterplace Park in 2008. The exhibit opens on Thursday, October 15 with a gallery reception from 5-9pm, and runs until November 21, 2009. The Craftland Gallery is located inside the Craftland Shop at 235 Westminster Street. In addition to the Shop and Gallery, the space at Westminster Street features the Craftland School of Craft, which is now registering classes through November. Stop by for a catalog or visit CraftlandShop.com. From knitted postcards to skateboard stenciling, there's an amazing range of classes at affordable prices taught by enthusiastic professionals. Craftland is open Monday-Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-5. About Craftland Shop Craftland Shop is retail gallery specializing in fresh craft made by independent artists. The store carries a wide selection of merchandise, ranging from jewelry, to housewares, to clothing and gifts, which our team carefully handpicks from among the nation’s best crafters. The Craftland Gallery, which focuses on contemporary craft, and the Craftland School of Craft are also located at the space at 235 Westminster. Craftland Shop is online at www.craftlandshop.com. Craftland's 8th Annual Holiday Show will take place December 4 - 31, 2009 and will feature the work of more than 150 local and national artists. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Kristin Amico |
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Shooting Star
Dates: 10/16 - 11/22/2009 |
Trinity Repertory Company
/ Shooting Star by Steven Dietz Directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr. October 16 – November 22 in the Dowling Theater A young man and woman fell in love in college, and promised each other they’d change the world. Twenty years later, they meet unexpectedly in a snow-bound airport. Sharing stories deep into the night, they discover who they’ve become as they recall who they were. When morning comes, all flights are cleared for departure – what’s the final destination for these two? The author of God’s Country and Lonely Planet gives us that rare thing, a truly smart romantic comedy. This reunion is a reunion in and of itself, starring guest actors Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson, a real-life couple who return to Trinity Rep’s stage for the first time in 15 years. Admission: Tickets start at $20. Contact: Jennifer Salcido Phone: 521-1100 ext. 268 |
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Shopping federal hill; an insider’s culinary tour
Dates: 10/22 - 12/31/2009 |
RI Market Tours
/ Shopping federal hill; an insider’s culinary tour Join Cindy Salvato and visit old world bakeries and Italian specialty stores. Sample fresh bread, sweets, wine and cheeses; watch ravioli makers and get a behind-the-scenes tour. The tour is offered year-round and cost $50 per person. For dates and details visit www.rimarkettours.com. Admission: $50 per Person Contact: Cindy Salvato Phone: (401) 934-2149 |
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Schola Cantorum presents three concerts in Providence
Dates: 10/24 - 05/01/2010 |
SCHOLA CANTORUM
/ Frederick Jodry leads SCHOLA CANTORUM's 24th Anniversary Season Three Rhode Island Concerts for 2009-2010 Schola Cantorum of Boston, known for its lively, engaging performances, singing without a conductor, presents three concerts in Providence as part of its 24th Anniversary Season in 2009-2010. Schola Cantorum has been heard throughout New England, including appearances at several Boston Early Music Festivals. Invited to perform for the American Renaissance Society, and often heard on NPR, Schola Cantorum has collaborated with the Boston Camerata in six CDs including the award-winning discs of American shape-note and Shaker Music. CONCERT #1: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8 PM Program: MUSIC FOR THE TUDORS Taverner's "Small Devotion Mass" & works of Fayrfax,Sheppard & Byrd Where: St. Joseph's Church, Hope & Arnold Streets in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com CONCERT #2: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8 PM Program: JOSQUIN DES PRES "Missa Gaudeamus"plus motets & chansons of Gombert, Obrecht & Ockeghem Where: St. Joseph's Church, Hope & Arnold Streets in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com CONCERT #3: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8 PM Program: MORALES "Missa Ave Maris Stella"plus motets of Duarte Lobo & Manuel Cardoso Where: Holy Ghost Church, Atwells Avenue & Knight Street in Providence RI Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com Admission: $10- $15 Contact: Sheila Bosworth Phone: 401/274-5073 |
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PETER SHAFFER’S AMADEUS TO BE STAGED IN PROVIDENCE CHURCH
Dates: 10/29 - 11/22/2009 |
Elemental Theatre Collective
/ Elemental Theatre Collective, in association with Big Table Productions, will stage Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award winning play, Amadeus, this October and November. Directed by Elemental’s Artistic Director Alexander Platt, the play opens in previews October 29 and runs through November 22 at the Round Top Center at Beneficent Church in downtown Providence. Tickets go on sale October 1st at (800) 838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.One of the most powerful plays of our time, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus pits a cunning but mediocre composer, Antonio Salieri, against his unwilling nemesis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But Salieri’s war isn’t really with Mozart: it’s with a God who would choose to bless Mozart with the gifts that Salieri feels he deserves. When the disgruntled Salieri vows to destroy God’s creation, the tables are set for an epic battle of trust and betrayal, love and blinding hatred. Elemental brings this play to Beneficent Church in downtown Providence, RI. “Setting the piece in a sacred space was absolutely essential,” says director Alexander Platt. “Performing in God’s house makes the play much more dangerous. Starting a war with God is one thing; starting a war with God in a church is entirely another.” Instead of the usual cast of fifteen actors and elaborate recorded sound, the play will be performed with six actors and a selected group of live classical musicians. Salieri and Mozart are each played by a single actor, and four Ensemble actors perform the thirteen other roles. “We wanted to boil the play down to its barest elements,” explains Platt. “ We also felt that because music was one of the most important elements, we didn’t want to just hear the music – we wanted to feel it. And the only way to do that is to have the music being performed in the room with the audience.” Amadeus is being co-produced by Elemental Theatre Collective and Big Table Productions. Big Table Productions is an organization of Rhode Island educational and business leaders, students, and theatre artists that have been working together to create The Amadeus Project, an ongoing curriculum initiative inspired by the play. Their concepts have been implemented in schools and universities across the state throughout the past year, and students have been instrumental in every aspect of this production. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Amadeus by Peter Shaffer October 29 – November 22, 2009 at The Round Top Center, Beneficent Church 300 Weybosset St Providence, RI 02903 PRESS NIGHT Thursday, November 5,2009 at 7:00 pm REVIEWERS RSVP (401) 447-3001 Amadeus | Performance Calendar Previews Thu 10/29 7:00 pm Fri 10/30 7:00 pm Sun 11/1 3:00 pm Regular Performances Thu 11/5 7:00 pm Fri 11/6 7:00 pm Sat 11/7 7:00 pm Sun 11/8 3:00 pm Thu 11/12 7:00 pm Fri 11/13 7:00 pm Sat 11/14 7:00 pm Sun 11/15 3:00 pm Thu 11/19 7:00 pm Fri 11/20 7:00 pm Sat 11/21 7:00 pm Sun 11/22 3:00 pm Admission: $12 Students $15 Previews $20 General |
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Providence College 2009-2010 Season Listing
Dates: 10/30 - 04/27/2010 |
Providence College, Dept. of Theatre, Dance, and Film
/ 2009 – 2010 Season Listing Department of Theatre, Dance & Film at the Smith Center for the Arts ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 Nov. 6-8 Fri, Sat. 8 PM,Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 BLACKFRIARS DANCE CONCERT, Prov. College Dance Company Resident & guest choreographers Dec. 4 & 5 Fri. 8 PM, Sat. 2 PM Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS by Paul Zindel Jan. 29-31,Feb.6-8 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 TALK RADIO by Eric Bogosian student directed Feb. 12-14 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM John Bowab Studio All seats $5 LITTLE WOMEN Adapted from Louisa May Alcott by Mary G. Farrell & Coalan Madden March 26-28,April 9-11 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars Regular $11, Senior & PC Employee $8, Student $5 SPRING DANCE CONCERT Prov. College Dance Company student choreography April 23-25 Fri, Sat. 8 PM, Sun 2 PM Angell Blackfriars All seats $5 FILM FESTIVAL student video April 27 Tues. 6 PM Angell Blackfriars Admission FREE Admission: Varies for each event Contact: Susan Werner Phone: 401.865.2084 |
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Festival Ballet Providence announces 2009/2010 Season
Dates: 10/30 - 05/03/2010 |
Festival Ballet
/ The Widow's Broom Special Halloween weekend performances featuring pumpkins, witches and a broom that will dance its way into your heart. Based on Providence author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's children's book of the same name. Friday, October 30 at 7:00PM Saturday, October 31 at 2:00PM Sunday, November 1 at 2:30PM VMA Arts and Cultural Center One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI The Nutcracker Experience the magic again and again! Friday, December 11 at 7:30PM Saturday, December 12 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday, December 13 at 1:00PM and 6:30PM Providence Performing Arts Center 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI Cinderella Season Finale The same classic love story with some modern day twists! Friday, April 30 at 7:00PM Saturday, May 1 at 2:00PM Sunday, May 2 at 2:30PM VMA Arts and Cultural Center One Avenue of the Arts, Providence,RI To take advantage of special "on-line" 10% discount, got to the link listed below. Then print and complete the subscription form and mail to the address listed on bottom of form. Use this email to reference show dates and time. Any questions and/or problems, call 401.353.1129 and ask for Mark or go to: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfmjnjwr_8gn7vjtf7 Phone: 401.353.1129 |
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AS220 Exhibition
Dates: 11/01 - 11/28/2009 |
AS220
/ November 1-28, 2009 opening reception(free admission) Sunday, November 1, 4-7pm AS220 Main Gallery New Paintings by Emily Lisker and Gender Redux:Paintings by Michele L’Heureux Open Window Photography by Russ Pedro Youth Gallery Handle It ! : new paintings by John Bhogal AS220 Project Space Screening My Thoughts: new work by Julia Gandrund Isolated Fictions: A Group Show from Chicago Paintings dominate at AS220 Empire St. Complex. Emily Lisker's strange, visceral theaterscapes paintings explode in size and color in the new series "Three's a Crowd." Michelle L'Heurex new series "Gender Redux "explores the ambiguity of our identity as well as the ambiguity that exists within the multiple layers of the painted surface. John Bhogal rocks the Youth Gallery on the 2nd floor with "Handle It!" mixed media paintings spanning styles that hit just right. Russ Pedro presents a series of photographic still lives in the Open Window gallery. The AS220 Project Space presents "Screening My Thoughts" videos and book works by Julia Gandrund.Delicate line & Primordial images twist & dance & open up to the magical beauty of the world,sometimes softly like a whisper & like a whisper that turns into monsoon we have a special autumn surprise:we have transformed our little side room exhibition space into a bookshop/reading room/printed ephemera exhibition space. November brings us an exquisite project form Chicago, Illinois. The Green Lantern & Caroline Picard present Isolated Fictions: A Group Show featuring the work of Jason Dunda, Deb Sokolow, Nick Butcher & Rebecca Grady. The North Georgia Gazette. Touring the country along with this book is a group exhibition, Isolated Fictions,featuring contemporary artists from the publication. Our new edition features excerpts from the Captain's Journal, the newspaper in its entire, an essay by contemporary Arctic explorer John Huston, end notes by transcriber/poet Lily Robert-Foley and original artwork by Daniel Anhorn, Jason Dunda, Rebecca Grady, and Deb Sokolow. The Providence Athenaeum Special Collection will be displaying the original North Georgia Gazette during the month of November! Yes! Get your historical geek on and see the original (and the wonder of the Atheneaeum)& then come marvel at the re-release & the gems it pours forth! A historical roundelay! Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Neal T.Walsh Phone: 401.831.9327 |
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„The Challenges of Underwater Photography: Gregg Carter“
Dates: 11/01 - 12/31/2009 |
Mathewson St. United Methodist Church
/ Mathewson Street United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the following exhibition in its Chapel Gallery November 1 – December 31, 2009: „The Challenges of Underwater Photography: Gregg Carter“ For the months of November and December of 2009, Gregg Carter will present an exhibit at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church’s Chapel Gallery of more than 50 of his underwater photos. He will display samples from wrecks and reefs off the shores of North Carolina, South Carolina, the Keys, Pompano Beach, and the U.S. Virgin Islands— as well as from the freshwater caverns and rivers of central Florida. As an amateur photographer, he has found the undersea environment particularly demanding. Taking good pictures on dry land can be challenging, but such challenges often pale in comparison to taking good pictures under water. Among the greater difficulties that this environment bringsforth are the lack of light; floating particle matter—which can both block out subjects and create “backscatter” (the reflection of light off the particles back to the camera, creating glare and distortion); loss of color as light penetrates the surface; the common need to wear gloves (to protect from cold or wreck debris), increasing the difficulty of camera operation; sometimes powerful currents, making it hard to stabilize the camera; the constant movement of fish and other marine life; and the need to be close to the subject matter—as the lack of light and the distortions created by particle matter within the water column, as well as the water column itself, can severely compromise photos beyond a range of 6 or 7 feet. Gregg uses a relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot, digital system, with most of his underwater camera work involving setting camera and strobe angles, strobe intensity, and striving toward elegance in composition. He has had multiple exhibits in Rhode Island, and he has granted permission for his photographs to be used in a variety of public venues, including college textbooks, children’s books, and local chambers of commerce in both South and North Carolina. You can meet him and discuss his work on Gallery Night— Thursday, November 19th, when the Chapel Gallery will be open from 5:00–9:00 p.m. At that time, the church’s fourth-floor labyrinth will be available for meditative walking; there will also be two half-hour concerts by acclaimed organist David Clyle Morse. Mathewson St. United Methodist Church 134 Mathewson St. Providence RI 02903 Hours Sunday 9am – 1pm, Wednesday -Friday 9am – 4pm and by appointment Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: 401–331–8900 |
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Bert Gallery's exhibit, Holiday Selections 2009
Dates: 11/03 - 12/23/2009 |
Bert Gallery
/ Bert Gallery announces its forthcoming exhibit, Holiday Selections 2009: Including a Special Exhibit of Vintage Artist Greeting Cards, which runs from November 3 – December 23, 2009. Gallery Night Providence happens on November 19th from 5-9pm; special demonstration at 6:30 by Wells Pile: The process of printing linoleum and wood block prints. For the holiday season, Bert Gallery has assembled a fine selection of artwork by local artists both past and present. Many of the paintings are noted Providence painters from the late 19th century, including seascapes by Elijah Baxter (1849 – 1939) and Henry Cady (1849 – 1935), Landscapes by Stacy Tolman (1860 – 1935), Grace Albee (1890 – 1985) and F. Usher DeVoll(1873 - 1941) and still life by Gordon Peers (1909 – 1988) and Florence Leif (1913 - 1968). The exhibit runs from November 3 through December 23, 2009. The gallery is located on 540 South Water Street in the Corliss Landing building in Providence, RI and is open 11am-5pm Tuesday through Friday, and 12-4pm on Saturday, or by appointment. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday. Parking is available on the street in front of the gallery or in the parking lot across the street. In addition, there is a special exhibit of vintage artist greeting cards for sale. With the growth of printmaking in the United States at the turn of the century, artists developed a special affinity for making their own greeting cards, whether individually designed or printed. Woodblock and linoleum cuts were particularly popular. On exhibit and for sale is a selection of greeting cards, designs and actual linoleum and wood blocks by various early 20th century Rhode Island artists to include Edna Martin (1896 – 1996), Ruth Forrest (1916 - 1994), Eliza Gardiner (1871 -1955) and Edna Lawrence (1898 – 1987). Shop for a perfect creative holiday gift this season. There will be a special Gallery Night Providence program at 6:30 on November 19th. Wells Pile, a local printmaking enthusiast, will demonstrate the printing process from linoleum and wood blocks from vintage wood blocks of Rhode Island artists. Drop by and see how it is done then make your own hand printed print from a vintage woodblock and take it home! Contact: Rachel Golub Phone: 401.751.2628 |
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BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: "The Sketch Book of Jerome Doyle”
Dates: 11/05 - 12/02/2009 |
BankRI Galleries
/ The BankRI Galleries present:BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: "The Sketch Book of Jerome Doyle” November 5 through December 2, 2009.The branch is located at 137 Pitman Street in Providence.Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. MEET THE ARTIST – JEROME DOYLE At age 83, Jerome Doyle is enjoying a new career as an exhibiting artist.The former priest once spent his days as a “dog robber” or an all-around facilitator for a military chaplain in Germany and the Philippines during World War I.Now he sketches all that he sees. “I can’t stop drawing,” Doyle quips. “It’s awful!” Born in Boston, Massachusetts I 1926, Doyle grew up in Quincy following his dad through the art department of the Boston Globe.His father, a journeyman photo engraver, died early at age 41, but Doyle had already caught the art bug.He entered Saint John’s Seminary when he returned from the war and after his classes were done for the day, Doyle continued his artistic pursuits and “played with clay.”He took night classes at the Museum School.One of his teachers told him “You no become great artist,”but Doyle persisted taking courses in ceramics and the fundamentals of art.Later as his duties as a chaplain grew, he no longer had time to devote to art and had to leave school. After 26 years of study and apprenticeship,the diocese finally gave Doyle a parish in a small town west of Boston. For 5 years he served his parish.“I was this side of 50, maybe 55 or so,” Doyle explains.“It is a restless time for guys.I turned in my card.I was no longer a practicing priest.” After Doyle left the priesthood,he took care of his aging mother and did all sorts of odd jobs.“I was kind of scrapping,”he admits.Again, Doyle attended night school.He received a bachelor’s of fine arts from Bradford College and a master’s degree from Leslie College.He took classes in both the fine arts and the performing arts.He enjoyed theater,storytelling and,of course, drawing.He attended the opera, traveled to Europe and enjoyed as many cultural pursuits as his pocketbook allowed.Fifteen years ago, at age 68, Doyle married a woman from Rhode Island and they settled in East Providence. Today Doyle divides his time between his home in East Providence and a senior apartment at Highland Court in Providence.He teaches art classes at the Veterans Hospital and is exhibiting his work both at Highland Court and the VA Hospital.He sketches all the time – scenes he remembers from his travels, vignettes of everyday life and ideas that pop into his head from places he has been or places he would like to visit. “I haven’t sold a picture.” Doyle says. “I wouldn’t know what to do or how to make change.” But that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves best, sketching his memories from the wonderful theater of life. The BankRI Galleries are curated by Paula Martiesian, a Providence-based artist and arts advocate. Contact: Paula Martiesian Phone: 401-521-7634 |
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Art of Eve Aschheim
Dates: 11/05 - 12/02/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Art of Eve Aschheim on display at Bannister Nov. 5 to Dec. 2 Eve Aschheim will exhibit her art in Bannister Gallery from Nov. 5 to Dec. 2. An opening reception featuring Aschheim will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. Aschheim, a senior lecturer in visual arts in Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, describes herself and her work this way: “I am an abstract artist who is not interested in image… I use geometry to ‘think about’ the intersection of nature and cityscape. My works might suggest the chaotic geometry of the city, the expectant stillness of air, the tenuous balance of a wire line against a building, the zig-zag movement of wind or water, or defiance of gravity.” Aschheim generally uses drawing and painting to approach related ideas from an opposite direction. In her paintings she focuses on an almost empirical investigation of pure form, while in her drawings she often approaches abstraction from representational modes.In the past year, she began to merge her painting and drawing practices, developing the ideas in the drawings into paintings. “This new exploration of color and paint planes,” she noted, “is an exciting moment for me, on the edge of discovery.”Aschheim’s work is included in many collections, such as those of the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art. Aschheim is senior lecturer at Princeton University. The exhibition is curated by RIC art faculty member Richard Whitten. The gallery is open during exhibits on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., or by appointment with the gallery director. Closed Mondays, weekends and holidays. Exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: (401) 456-9765 |
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Groundbreaking Exhibit on Gay Black Men in Rhode Island to Open at Brown
Dates: 11/05 - 01/08/2010 |
John Hay Library
/ Groundbreaking Exhibit on Gay Black Men in Rhode Island to Open at Brown Black Lavender 2, a groundbreaking exhibit and lecture on Gay Black Men living and working in Rhode Island, will be held at the John Hay Library at Brown University, 20 Prospect Street in Providence, RI on Thursday, November 5th at 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Daniel Scott will discuss his oral history project with Rhode Island Black gay men. Gay Black men from 1919 to present are profiled in this unique exhibit in photographs, printed material and artifacts, showing their contributions to life and culture to RI, and demonstrating how surprisingly consequential and, at times, unexpectedly mainstream they are. Drawn from the collection of Robb Dimmick, the exhibit includes politicians, academics, civic leaders, artists, and writers and documents pivotal visits to Rhode Island by Black gay luminaries such as James Baldwin, Samuel Delany and Joseph Beam. Dr. Scott’s lecture illuminates his series of interviews with Black gay men in Rhode Island. Black Lavender 2 is an outgrowth of the highly successful Black Lavender exhibit five years ago which was a national survey of gay Black writers. Many would be surprised at how many gay men of African descent live and work in Rhode Island. The exhibit will remain open until January 8th weekdays from 9am-5pm at the Hay Library. This project is funded by the Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities and is part of its “On the Road to Freedom” initiative which explores African American life in Rhode Island. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Robb Dimmick Phone: (401) 421-0606 |
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VETERANS GATHER
Dates: 11/09 - 12/24/2009 |
URI Feinstein Providence Campus
/ URI Feinstein Providence Campus & Providence VA Hospital present VETERANS GATHER November 9 – December 24 Gallery Night Reception and Open House November 19, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Featuring music, story sharing,poetry and displays with representative from the University of Rhode Island and Providence Veteran Affairs providing information about services available to military and family members. The exhibit includes artwork in all media and creative writing from Veterans and their family members celebrating their military and creative contributions. The work deals literally and figuratively with the impact of war and military service on Veterans and their families, and the need for our community and our nation to support the military family regardless of political and personal beliefs with regard to war and global conflict. The exhibit will feature work by more than 60 professional artists, community artists and artist from various Veteran Expressive Arts programs in the New England region including works by Ibraham Abdus-Sabur, Tom Anderson, Steve Beckwith, Nathan Blaney, Peter J. Buotte, Rev. Bill Comeau, J. Joseph Comeau, Travis Crewdson, Thomas Francis Dolan, Raymond Dutra, Lance Gershenoff, Monty Gomez, Charles Gordon Jones, Dante Laurenzo, Nick McKnight, David Allen Arnold Melendez, Thomas Francis Morgan Tom Morrissey, Mike Pichette, Don Primiano, Kelly Reid, Ed Lyman Rondeau, Lyman Rondeau, Joseph Sorel, Mark Vaughn, Dawn Valentim. URI Feinstein Providence Campus 1st and 2nd Floor Lobby Galleries 80 Washington Stree Providence, RI 02903 Hours M-TH 9:00am – 9:00pm. F&S 9:00am – 4:00pm closed Sunday and Holidays For information call 401-277-5206 or visit www.uri.edu/prov Contact: Steven Pennell Phone: 401-277-5206 |
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West Side Arts Presents: "Birds of a Feather"
Dates: 11/14 - 12/05/2009 |
West Side Arts
/ Featuring local artists: Alli Coate Jyll Ethier-Mullen Allison Cole Lauren Minco Saturday, November 14th to December 5th Gallery hours Thursdays 1-4pm, or contact westsideartsgallery@gmail.com for an appt. Opening reception: 6-10pm A mini show of handmade crafts will accompany opening night |
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FREE Sunday Matinees
Dates: 11/15 - 01/31/2010 |
Providence Public Library
/ FREE Sunday Matinees: Film Noir at Central Library beginning Nov. 15 PPL invites you to watch these classic noir films on the big screen this winter! Beginning Sunday, November 15 and running through January 31, 2010 (skipping 12/27),Providence Public Library invites the public to take in a FREE Film Noir Sunday Matinee series from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Providence Public Library (150 Empire Street), Central Auditorium Theater (3rd floor), Providence. All matinees will take place on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm in the Library’s Auditorium Theater, which seats 300 and has a built-in screen and stereo sound. The Library is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please call our Facilities department in advance (M-F) for accommodation: (401) 455-8141. Note: Parents/guardians should determine which movies are age-appropriate for their children. If the movie is in question, previewing is suggested. The schedule follows: Nov. 15:THE MALTESE FALCON Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by John Huston; B&W; Not Rated; 101 minutes; 1941 John Huston sketches a dark, cynical world with painfully deep perception. Detective Sam Spade’s (Humphrey Bogart) search for his partner’s killer leads him to a group of determined individuals who want the jeweled falcon of Malta: Brigid O’Shaughnessey (Mary Astor), the beautiful femme fatale, cowardly Joel Cairo (Peter Lorre), and pompously inflated Casper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet). Nov. 29: DOUBLE INDEMNITY Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck; Universal Pictures; Directed by Billy Wilder and written by Raymond Chandler et al.; B&W; Not Rated; 107 min.; 1944 Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), an insurance agent, and Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), a greedy blonde bombshell, plot to bump off Phyllis' husband and collect the premiums. Leaving behind the standard New York setting of lower-class crime, this definitive film-noir of the '40s takes place in a California of shady streets, supermarkets, and stucco houses. Dec. 6:THE BIG SLEEP Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by Howard Hawks and written by William Faulkner et al.; B&W; Not Rated; 114 min.; 1946 Humphrey Bogart stars as Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler’s tough, cynical, but charming private eye. Marlowe investigates the gambling debts of the wealthy General Sternwood's younger daughter and is plunged into a world of blackmail, deception, and violence. Lauren Bacall is the general's older daughter and the sparks fly between her and Bogie in a classic duo performance. Dec. 13: NOTORIOUS Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains; MGM; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; B&W; Not Rated; 102 min.; 1946 One of Alfred Hitchcock’s classics, this romantic thriller features a cast to kill for: Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Claude Rains. Bergman plays the daughter of a disgraced father who is recruited by American agents to infiltrate a post-World War II spy ring in Brazil. Her control agent is Grant, who treats her with disdain while developing a deep romantic bond with her. Her assignment: to marry the suspected head of the ring (Rains) and get the goods on everyone involved. Danger, deceit, betrayal--and, yes, romance--all come together in a nearly perfect blend as the film builds to a terrific (and surprising) climax. Grant and Bergman rarely have been better. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com Dec. 20: THE THIRD MAN Joseph Cotton, Holly Martins, Alida Valli, Orson Welles; London Film Productions; Directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene et al.; Based on story/screenplay by Graham Greene; B&W; Not Rated; 104 min.;1949 Cynical pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in shadowy Vienna to investigate the mysterious death of his old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime, and thus begins an ever-thickening web of love, deception, and murder that adds up to one of cinema’s most immortal treats, as well as one of its trickiest. Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas’s timeless, evocative zither score; Graham Greene's razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker’s haunting deep focus shots, off-kilter angles, and dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass. Jan. 3: WHITE HEAT James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmund O'Brien; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by Raoul Walsh; B&W; Not Rated; 114 min.; 1949 James Cagney is spellbinding as Cody Jarrett, a ruthless killer who takes a jail sentence on a minor charge to avoid a murder rap. Complemented perfectly by veteran Raoul Walsh’s raw, powerful direction, Cagney’s forceful portrayal features such memorable scenes as his reaction to his mother’s death while he's still in prison, and his own death scene atop an oil tank. Edmund O’Brien co-stars as the cop who's after him, and Virginia Mayo is his long-suffering wife. Jan. 10: SUNSET BOULEVARD Gloria Swanson, William Holden; Paramount Pictures; Directed by Billy Wilder; B&W; Not Rated; 110 min.; 1950 Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), an aging silent film queen, enlists the help of a struggling writer (William Holden) to make her comeback in this bizarre tale. From the opening sequence through the unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's ex-husband and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting omniscience are celebrated for their masterful performances in this winner of three Academy Awards. Jan. 17: THE BIG HEAT Glenn Ford, Lee Marvin, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando; TriStar Pictures; Directed by Fritz Lang; B&W; Not Rated; 90 min.; 1953 Cop Dave Bannion’s (Glenn Ford) cozy suburban life is destroyed when gangsters from a big city crime ring intent on killing Dave mistakenly kill his wife (Jocelyn Brando) instead. Bitter Dave enters the sleazy crime world to exact revenge on his wife's killers in this classic police drama. Jan. 24: TOUCH OF EVIL Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh, Marlene Dietrich; Universal Pictures; Written and Directed by Orson Welles; B&W; Not Rated; 108 min.; 1958 A narcotics officer (Charlton Heston) and his bride (Janet Leigh) fall under the spell of a corrupt sheriff (Orson Welles) in a seedy Mexican-American border town. The conflicts of ethics and morality between the narcotics officer and the sheriff set the stage for a most perverse confrontation of good and evil and conscience and corruption in Orson Welles’ sleazy end piece of the film noir movement. Jan. 31: VERTIGO James Stewart, Kim Novak; Universal Pictures; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Rated PG; 126 min.; 1958 To say VERTIGO finds Hitchcock at his most obsessive, his most perverse, and his sexual best, doesn't even begin to convey how haunting this film is, or how bizarre. Nor does it convey Hitchcock's passionate style and the way he defies logic working in a much riskier manner than usual. A retired police detective (James Stewart) must overcome vertigo and his obsession for a friend's wife (Kim Novak) in this eerie tale of passion. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Tonia Mason Phone: 401-455-8090 |
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Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists
Dates: 11/17 - 12/19/2009 |
Royal Gallery
/ Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists Royal Gallery is located on Historic Federal Hill at 298 Atwells Ave. Providence, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 12-6 pm, Friday-Saturday 12-8 pm, by appointment, or by chance. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.Exhibits are free and open to the public. Royal Gallery is proud to be tax free and wheelchair accessible. Holiday Small Works Exhibition: Royal Gallery Hosts ALRI Artists Exhibition Dates: November 17th – December 19th Opening Reception: Thursday, November 19th 5 – 9PM Royal Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition to benefit a local arts organization: The Art League of Rhode Island (ALRI). This small works show is composed of modestly sized and priced pieces from nearly forty ALRI artists. With artwork varying in style, media, and subject matter, it is the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful, unique, and affordable gifts. Select pieces by Royal’s artists will also be displayed, with access to our full collection upon request. Gallery Night: Thursday, November 19th 5 – 9PM A Royal Taste of Art: Thursday, December 3rd 5:30 – 8PM Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Meghann Hutchinson Phone: 401-831-8831 |
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RENT - The Broadway Tour
Dates: 11/17 - 11/22/2009 |
PPAC
/ Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, stars of the original Broadway production and film adaptation of Rent, reprise the roles they made famous in this exciting new tour! Don't miss the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals, changed Broadway forever, and inspired a major motion picture. Whether it's your 1st time or your 100th time, it's time you checked out RENT! Tuesday, November 17 at 8PM Wednesday, November 18 at 7.30 PM Thursday, November 19 at 7:30PM Friday, November 20 at 8PM Saturday, November 21 at 2PM & 8PM Sunday, November 22 at 1PM and 6:30PM Tickets can be purchased at PPAC Box Office 220 Weybosset Street Downtown Providence or www.ppacri.com or 401 421 -ARTS(2787) Admission: $38- $68 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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RIC Mainstage Theatre to perform Pulitzer-Prize drama “Rabbit Hole” Nov. 18-22
Dates: 11/18 - 11/22/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC Mainstage Theatre to perform Pulitzer-Prize drama “Rabbit Hole” Nov. 18-22 “Rabbit Hole,” a powerful and moving drama about a family trying to find answers and cope with life after a tragic incident, will be performed by RIC’s Mainstage Theatre in the Nazarian Center’s Helen Forman Theatre from Nov. 18-21 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 21-22 at 2 p.m. The play, which received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama, was written by David Lindsay-Abaire and will be directed at RIC by Jamie Taylor, chair of the college’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department. Taylor describes “Rabbit Hole” as “one of the most honest and sincere plays I have ever read. I knew that I had to direct this beautiful work after my initial reading.” “ ‘Rabbit Hole’ presents a tragedy and its consequences with utter candor, and without sentimentality,” according to USA Today. “The dialogue is most impressive for capturing the awkwardness and pain of thinking people faced with an unthinkable situation – and eventually, their capacity for survival, and even hope.” Lindsay-Abaire has written the screenplay for the film version of "Rabbit Hole,” scheduled for release in 2010. He also wrote the plays “Shrek the Musical” (book and lyrics), “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Wonder of the World,” and “A Devil Inside,” among others, and is working on the screenplay for “Spider-Man 4.” Admission: $15 Contact: Jamie Taylor Phone: (401) 456-8639 |
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The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler is presenting work by artists Deborah Bright and David H. Wells
Dates: 11/19 - 12/09/2009 |
Chazan Gallery @ Wheeler
/ The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler is presenting work by artists Deborah Bright and David H. Wells from November 19 to December 9, 2009.There will be an opening reception for the artists on Thursday, November 19, from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited. Photographer and author, Deborah Bright has long been interested in“landscapes that tell stories, particularly stories that disrupt the smooth surfaces of the official culture.”This body of work draws attention to a new and industrial Israel juxtaposed against the pre-1948 Palestinian occupied land, which remains in ruins.She sees these “Arab” landscapes in Israel as “a disruptive presence, “facts on the ground” that most would prefer to ignore or have removed.” Bright’s series of photographs show “a contested land and its current occupiers do not rest easily upon it. These are spaces of trauma…” Deborah Bright is currently the Dean of Fine Arts at the Rhode Island School of Design.A member of RISD’s Dept. of Photography faculty since 1989, she has shown her work internationally, with a recent solo exhibition, “Deborah Bright: Being and Riding,” traveling to Tel Aviv, Boston, and Las Vegas. She is a published author and extensive lecturer, and her work is included in numerous public collections,including the Whitney Museum in NY and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Bright received her Bachelor’s of Arts from Wheaton College in Illinois and an MFA from the University of Chicago. David H. Wells will be showing photographs from his ongoing project “Concurrence: India marching backwards into the future.”In this body of work, Wells explores the changing physical and cultural landscape of India – “a fluctuating encounter between the eternal and the modern.”Wells states that his work “visualizes the way I experience India, simultaneously poetic and thought provoking. I try to create for the viewer that same duality of experiences.”Some images are singular and meditative; others are in the form of diptychs or triptychs, and the viewer is asked to look at several images concurrently,“collectively recreating South Asia’s omnipresent visual noise.” A recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, Wells received a Fulbright Regional Studies Research Fellowship, which he completed in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in 2005.He has spent his last thirteen years in India and the United States.In 2001, he was the recipient of the Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellowship, as well as the Aaron Siskind Fellowship through the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.His work has been widely exhibited throughout the US and is included in numerous collections.A graduate of Pitzer College of Claremont Colleges,Wells has worked as a freelance photographer in the Americas, Europe, the Mid-East and Asia. Chazan Gallery @ Wheeler is located at 228 Angell Street in Providence, RI 02906. Gallery hours: 12 – 5pm Tuesday through Saturday, 3 – 5pm Sunday. The gallery is closed on Mondays. There is no admission charge. Phone: 401.421.9230 www.chazangallery.org Phone: 401.421.9230 |
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You Might Not Be Crazy
Dates: 11/19 - 11/29/2009 |
Perishable Theatre
/ You Might Not Be Crazy by Kevin Broccoli Perishable Theatre, Rhode Island’s Research and Development Theatre. In the traditions of storytelling, experimental performance, and group therapy comes You Might Not Be Crazy by Kevin Broccoli. Kevin Broccoli is a local playwright, whose last work was the short piece “Aversion Therapy” performed as part of the Fledgling Festival at Perishable Theatre. An examination of what it means to be—or not to be—losing one’s mind, You Might Not Be Crazy is being performed at Perishable Theater November 19th-22nd and at The Artists’ Exchange November 28th-29th. Over the course of two weekends, over thirty local performers will take on characters grappling with what it means to be crazy, to be out of control, to be irrational, and to suggest that perhaps they’re normal and the world around them is what needs to be put under the magnifying glass. A unique piece of theater that will shift and adapt every night, much like a changing mind, You Might Not Be Crazy has something for everyone. “You’ve embraced reality/And it’s made you a zombie.” Kevin Broccoli (Playwright/Director) writes monologues and stories specifically for performers. Recent projects include Aversion Therapy, or Watching Two Boys Kiss, The Dirty Work, Everything’s Possible, and Whatever It Takes. Mr. Broccoli is also a producer and performer who recently produced and directed the Rhode Island Premiere of The Coast of Utopia: Part One—Voyage by Tom Stoppard, and co-produced the Rhode Island premiere of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis. He is currently living and working in Rhode Island. Perishable Performance Schedule Thursday, November 19th @ 8pm Friday, November 20th @ 8pm Saturday, November 21st @ 8pm Sunday, November 22nd @ 7:30pm At Artists’ Exchange Saturday, November 28th @ 8pm Sunday, November 29th @ 2pm Admission: Tickets $12-$15 Contact: Donna Lee Gennaro Phone: 401.331.2695 ext.103 |
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Art @ Sine Cera
Dates: 11/19 - 11/22/2009 |
Sine Cera
/ GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE NOVEMBER 19TH The Art of John McCaughey & Community Musicworks Students—LIVE 6:45PM—7:30PM John is in the Gallery on November 19th 5:30 until 9 and November 22nd 12:30 until 5 John lives in the Metro Providence area and he is an Art Major at RIC. John has had a busy year showing his work in the Providence area. He had a show at AS200 and then one of his larger pieces was chosen for the Poster at URI’s Summer Art Show : “Street Art”. For this show John is showing many new works for the first time. Location Details: Sine Cera is at 379 Broadway ,a block up from Knight St heading away from Downtown Providence.There is Free Parking on Broadway and the surrounding streets.You can also use Public Transportation: take the RIPTA #27 or #28 Bus and get off just after Knight St, for a short walk to Sine Cera 379 Broadway. Phone: 401 659 6281 |
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Brown University Gilbert and Sullivan will present its fall show, "The Gondoliers, or The King of Barataria"
Dates: 11/20 - 11/22/2009 |
Brown University
/ Brown University Gilbert and Sullivan will present its fall show, "The Gondoliers, or The King of Barataria", on the weekend before Thanksgiving. This two-act operetta will be fully staged and orchestrated by talented Brown students with a free admission to the public. The performances are on Friday, November 20th, 8 p.m Saturday, November 21st, 2 p.m and 8 p.m Sunday, November 22nd, 3 p.m. At Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St. Providence For more information and reservations please go to http://www.brown.edu/Students/BUGS/ Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Kening Tan |
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The Manton Avenue Project presents: I must be dreaming
Dates: 11/20 - 11/22/2009 |
The Manton Avenue Project
/ Plays that are asleep - from the PLAY- IT- AGAIN program Ten colossal cameo - character- infused plays by Kid Playwrights: Julio Almanzar, Jr., Dilan Alvarado, Stephanie Cuterez, Alexia Diaz, Sonja Lee, Najelie Padilla, Jorge Paz, Jr., Madison Perez, Victor Toj Valdez, Michael Zapeta Friday, November 20th at 7PM Saturday, November 21st at 3PM & 7PM Sunday, November 22nd at 3PM The Media and Arts Center at Met Public 325 Public Street Providence, RI 02905 Visit the website for additional info - www.mantonavenueproject.org Tickets are free but reservations are encouraged: call 401 331 7007 Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: 401 331 7007 |
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Rise&Fall feat. DJ Ipek
Dates: 11/20 - 11/20/2009 |
Rise&Fall
/ November 20 at Tazza Caffe - $5, 9pm 250 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903 Rise&Fall (http://www.rise-fall.com) is a revolutionary art and music event series commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This mobile art installation and electronic music event features artwork displayed on digital frames interpreting the theme ‘breaking down barriers’ collected through a public call for submissions and will include music performed by renowned Turkish-German DJ/Producer, DJ Ipek Ipekcioglu(http://www.djipek.com). Her performances are the embodiment of contemporary Germany (post-Wall), smashing musical, cultural and social barriers through an eclectic mix of Middle Eastern sounds and Berlin Electro, drawing on minority subcultures and pop culture in Germany. Rise&Fall is sponsored by The Embassy of the Republic of Germany Washington, DC and Kodak. BOA Events (BOA Life LLC) www.boaevents.com Admission: $5 Phone: +1 626-243-3533 |
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CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: 11/20 - 12/27/2009 |
Trinity Repertory Company
/ A Christmas Carol Directed by Birgitta Victorson November 20 – December 27 in the Chace Theater Tim Crowe stars as Scrooge in this fresh take on the holiday classic. Seen through the eyes of a child, the stage for this tale of magic, wonder and redemption is set in Dickensian London. Director Birgitta Victorson promises a “spectacle of light and sound” in her Carol, and there will be plenty of snow. The beauty of this tale is that it’s one which teaches us that anything is possible – and hope is always just around the corner. Availability will be limited this year for Trinity Rep’s 33rd annual production of this beloved New England holiday tradition -- be sure to buy early! Tickets start at just $10. Phone: (401) 351-4242 |
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MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!
Dates: 11/20 - 11/20/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five! Fri., November 20 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM The Museum is open free of charge from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. At 6:00 PM, young dancers from JUMP! dance company perform scenes from Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning holiday tale “The Polar Express.” Ages 3 - 11 Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Local Church Unveils Community Art Project Dedication of mosaic constructed by parishioners at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence
Dates: 11/21 - 11/21/2009 |
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
/ Local Church Unveils Community Art Project Dedication of mosaic constructed by parishioners at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence Members of a local congregation who have been part of an ambitious community art project for the past year will soon see the result of their hard work. A twenty-seven square foot glass mosaic will be dedicated at a special service at the church on Saturday, November 21st. Conceived by a team of church members led by artist and parishioner Heather Annis, the mosaic is composed of over 10,000 tiles handmade at a glass-casting studio in East Providence.The success of the project is a result of participation from a wide variety of parishioners, from teenagers to senior citizens, who have been involved in the process of design, assembly, and installation since last October. The mosaic seeks to visually express the St. Martin’s mission statement in a fresh, relevant way, one that is both sensitive to the existing architecture as well as to the needs and concerns of the community. “Come as you are. Grow with us in faith. Go forth in peace” is represented by a swirling collection of wheat sheaves, fish, and doves, the motion of which implies that the faith journey is neither a linear progression from one step to another, nor one that takes place in isolation. Similarly, the construction of the mosaic would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and dedication of the entire congregation. A service and reception to mark the mosaic’s completion will take place on Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 pm at St. Martin’s Church, 50 Orchard Avenue, Providence. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Heather Annis Phone: 401.345.1462 |
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RIC concert
Dates: 11/22 - 11/22/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC concert announcement: The RIC Chamber Orchestra and String Chamber Ensembles, under the direction of conductor John Sumerlin, will perform in concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. Free admission. Admission: Free admission. Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Community MusicWorks Players and Fred Jodry, harpsichord, performing music by Vivaldi, Carter, and Elgar
Dates: 11/22 - 11/22/2009 |
Community Music Works
/ Community MusicWorks Players and Fred Jodry, harpsichord,performing music by Vivaldi, Carter, and Elgar Community MusicWorks presents the Community MusicWorks Players in a concert of music by Antonio Vivaldi, Elliott Carter, and Edward Elgar.Community MusicWorks Players Fred Jodry,harpsichord Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm All Saints’ Memorial Church 674 Westminster Street Providence, Rhode Island $15 suggested admission Built around the permanent residency of the Providence String Quartet, Community MusicWorks is a nationally recognized organization that creates long-term learning and mentoring relationships between children and professional musicians in the West End and South Side of Providence, RI. http://www.communitymusicworks.org Contact: Heath Marlow Phone: (401) 226-7448 |
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Music for St. Cecilia, a concert of music by Purcell and Handel with strings, voices, trumpet, and chorus
Dates: 11/22 - 11/22/2009 |
Foundling
/ WHO:Foundling Baroque Orchestra, with Artists in Residence Pamela Murray, soprano, and Kris Kwapis, natural trumpet. Guest artists Emily Spura, mezzo-soprano, Sumner Thompson, baritone, and the Grace Church Choir WHERE: Grace Church, 175 Mathewson St,Providence, RI WHEN: Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:30 PM BRING: Audience is invited to bring new pyjamas, slippers, robes, and socks for women and children in Rhode Island shelters. TICKETS: ArtTixRI.com, 401-621-6123, or at the door: General $25, Donor $50, Senior $20, Student or Low-income $10. Contact: Margaret Crushing Phone: 401-273-7308 |
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Youth ensembles to take the stage at RIC Nov. 24
Dates: 11/24 - 11/24/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Youth ensembles to take the stage at RIC Nov. 24 Grade-school students are set to take the stage at Rhode Island College in a collaborative concert featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles (RIPYWE) and the Junior Providence Singers. The performance is on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. The RIC Wind Ensemble will introduce the younger performers, playing “Variants on a Medieval Tune,” composed by Norman Dello Joio. The concert will bring 220 performers together, 42 junior performers from the RIPYWE (grades 7-9), 54 senior performers from the RIPYWE (grades 10-12), 59 Junior Providence Singers (grades 9-12) and 65 performers from the RIC Wind Ensemble. “This concert gives the students in these ensembles an opportunity to share their love of music with each other, their families and the community at large,” said concert organizer Christine Eldridge, who serves as the community ensembles director for the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music school. “We are thrilled to be able to include both instrumentalists and singers on this concert, and for the opportunity to share the stage with a college ensemble.” Robert Franzblau, conductor of the RIC Wind Ensemble, said the concert would be “a great outreach opportunity” allowing the Wind Ensemble to perform for an audience that might not otherwise attend the concert. “If the students and parents involved with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth ensembles begin to think of Rhode Island College as a good place to continue studying music beyond high school, so much the better,” Franzblau added. Founded in 2002, the RIPYWE was created to give woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an opportunity to rehearse and perform a high-quality wind ensemble repertoire. Students are selected by audition. The Junior Providence Singers (JPS) is a choral training and performance program for high school singers from southern New England. Like the RIPYWE, students are chosen by audition. General admission for the concert is $10. For more information about upcoming performing and fine arts events at RIC go to www.ric.edu/pfa Admission: $10 Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Kid Art Night at OOP!
Dates: 11/27 - 11/27/2009 |
OOP
/ 220 Westminster St in Downcity Providence November 27th 2009 5-7pm Come support local young artists this Holiday Season by visiting OOP!for Kids Art Night. Children will be displaying work that they have crafted themselves. A variety of art will be for sale from colorful luminaries to custom made bracelets to homemade recipes. Come Join in the fun. Warm beverages and snacks will be served while a local teen DJ's the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Providence Children's Museum. New OOP! in downcity is complete...fresh and magical..come visit Visit our newest OOP! at Legacy Place in Dedham..largest Whole Foods in the WORLD Contact: Jennifer Neuguth Phone: 401.397.5036 |
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RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles
Dates: 11/27 - 11/29/2009 |
PPAC
/ RAIN, the acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! They look like them and they sound just like them! "The next best thing to seeing The Beatles," raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live!. RAIN covers The Beatles from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60's and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960's lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. "A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalga...Boomer Heaven!" raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right...as The Beatles, they triumph!" cheers the Boston Herald. "An adoring Valentine to The Beatles," declares the Washington Post. Sing along with your family and friends to such favorites as "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Come Together" and "Can't Buy Me Love," and relive Beatlemania from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! Friday, November 27 at 8 PM Saturday, November 28 at 2 PM Sunday, November 29 at 1 PM and 6:30 PM Tickets can be purchased at PPAC Box Office 220 Weybosset Street Downtown Providence or www.ppacri.com or 401 421 -ARTS(2787) Admission: $38- $60 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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Free-For-All Saturday
Dates: 11/28 - 11/28/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Free-For-All Saturday Enter through the Chace Center 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM Free admission all day. Gallery exploration, hands-on art workshops, performances, and film screenings offer engaging ways for children and adults to discover art and design in The RISD Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission: Free and open to the public |
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Songs and Stories with Mother Nature
Dates: 11/28 - 11/28/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Songs and Stories with Mother Nature Sat., November 28 • 1:00 & 2:00 PM Sing, laugh and move with musician, storyteller, composer and multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Adler as “Mother Nature” in a creative and fun musical performance that gives thanks for the planet and its creatures large and small. Ages 3 - 11 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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Happy Harvest
Dates: 11/29 - 11/29/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Happy Harvest Sun., November 29 • Noon - 3:00 PM Families give thanks and celebrate the season with creative crafts, games galore and other festive fun. Ages 3- 11 Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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RPM VOICES OF RHODE ISLAND WINTER CHORAL MUSIC WORKSHOP and ADVENT OF UNITY HOLIDAY CONCERT
Dates: 11/30 - 12/04/2009 |
RPM Voices
/ RPM Voices of Rhode Island will ring in the 2009 Holiday season with a concert of musical selections of soulful and soul filled folk music, spirituals, and gospels, storytelling and dance presentations. Spirits will soar, music will resound, and people from all denominations and beliefs will come together to celebrate the 2009 Advent & Holiday season through music. The RPM Voices will kick off the week on Monday, November 30, 2009 hosting a 4 day choral music workshop, which is open to all who are interested in singing. [For workshop schedule write to: rpmvoicesri@aol.com] The workshop will culminate with a concert on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. RPM Voices of Rhode Island, is a choral ensemble conceived from the RPM Choral Music Workshop. This ensemble of singers has launched into a choir that performs a rich collection of arranged spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel music, selected arranged anthems, hymns, and diverse songs from other world cultures. “The workshop provides a musical space for all voices to sing and learn the rudiments of choral music...the friendships and bonds created during the process cross cultural practices and beliefs to create a magical community and extended family,” said Dr. Clarice Laverne Thompson. If you wish to participate during the workshop week, singers, musicians and technicians should contact Dr. Clarice at rpmvoicesri@aol.com and express your field of interest. On Friday, December 4, 2009, (Doors open 7PM) and $10.00 is the suggested donation for the concert at Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI. RPM Workshop: Monday-Thursday, November 30, December 3, 2009 | 5pm-9pm/10pm Location: Various, contact rpmvoicesri@aol.com for exact locations Concert: *ONE Show* Friday, December 4, 2009 Beneficent Congregational Church * 300 Weybosset Street * Providence Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Processional 7:15 PM $10 suggested donation |
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The Providence Gay Men's Chorus invites you to celebrate the holidays as we give you the Gift of JOY
Dates: 12/02 - 12/06/2009 |
The Providence Gay Men's Chorus
/ What brings you Joy? ... A walk on a snowy afternoon, shopping for that perfect gift, or time with family and friends? For The Providence Gay Men's Chorus, JOY is sharing voices, making you laugh, and bringing you the warmth of the season. Join The Providence Gay Men's Chorus as the PGMC sings your holiday favorites and puts a new twist on some classics. They take you from home, to the tropics, to Nigeria, and visit the funny pages along the way, as The Providence Gay Men's Chorus celebrates the joy of the holiday season. Their performances are at 7 PM on December 2, 5, and 6, at the Beneficent Congregational Church. Tickets may be purchased at arttixri.com or thru any member of the chorus. Contact: Ray Sirico Phone: 401-574-0707 |
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Building Community
Dates: 12/02 - 12/02/2009 |
Providence Children's Museum
/ Building Community Wednesday, December 2 • 7:00 - 8:30 PM By fostering strong communities, together we can give children more freedom to play. Hear about ways people have built and sustained community in their neighborhoods – and beyond – and share your thoughts and ideas. The conversations will be held at Providence Children’s Museum 100 South Street Providence, RI 02903 RSVP to Megan Fischer at fischer@childrenmuseum.org.To read the PlayWatch archives or to join the list, visit www.playwatch.org Contact: Megan Fischer Phone: (401) 273-5437 ext. 126 |
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RIC Art Auction – Dec. 4
Dates: 12/04 - 12/04/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ RIC’s 37th annual Art Auction will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, in Bannister Gallery. Previews start at 4 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Alumni and friends of the college are encouraged to donate works of art for bid at the event, which helps fund student activities. To arrange for donations, please call the Art Department office at (401) 456-8054. Deadline for drop-offs is Wednesday, Nov. 25. Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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“I’ll be Home for Christmas” 6th Annual Gospel Concert
Dates: 12/05 - 12/05/2009 |
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
/ On Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7pm, West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation will host its 5th Annual Gospel Concert “I’ll be Home for Christmas” at Rhode Island College - Roberts Hall. “I’ll be Home for Christmas” is a gospel concert that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ as it brings together a variety of gospel artists from across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. This event ushers in the holidays as it brings peace and joy to everyone’s spirit. Performances include: Faith Christian Center Music Ministry, Melissa Tunstall, Pastor Ray Zimberlin, Christina Rivera and family, Shardz of Glory, Providence Assembly of god Steel Witness, Tony Johnson, God’s Providence Dance Assembly, and many more. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door and Children up to 12 years $5.00 Tickets can be purchased at 392 Cranston Street, Providence or by calling Shundrane Pritchett at 453-3220 x10. This event is purposed to raise funds for the FaithWorks first-time homebuyer education program, a statewide collaboration with religious organizations and their memberships. FaithWorks offers a 10-week homebuyer course, financial counseling, mortgage pre-qualification and lead-safe training as well as Financial Fitness and post-purchase services. Admission: Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door and Children up to 12 years $5.00 Contact: Shundrane Pritchett Phone: 401-453-3220 x10 |
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Defending the Caveman
Dates: 12/05 - 12/05/2009 |
PPAC
/ Saturday, December 5 at 8:30 PM Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes. Through its hysterical observations into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight through the funny bone Admission: $30 Contact: P.J. Prokop Phone: 401 574 3103 |
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Fun for the entire family on Fabulous Historic Federal Hill!!!
Dates: 12/06 - 12/06/2009 |
Federal Hill Commerce Association
/ Winter Stroll on Historic Federal Hill Sunday, December 6th, 2009 Festivity's start at 12 noon Take your picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus!!Take a horse and buggy ride! Listen to Holiday Carols Shop with discounts! Complementary Holiday Treats Ice Sculpting Demonstration's Come and enjoy Holiday fun and feel the Spirit of Holiday Cheer! Tree Lightening at 4PM Admission: Free and open to the public Phone: 401 453 6161 |
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Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Bruegel’s Paradoxical Virtues
Dates: 12/08 - 12/08/2009 |
Museum of Art - RISD
/ Tuesday Talks Series: Lines of Communication in Renaissance Europe: Bruegel’s Paradoxical Virtues Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Held in conjunction with the exhibition The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480–1650, this three-part series explores Renaissance artists, the cities in which they worked, and the transcontinental exchange of images and techniques that culminated in these acclaimed works of art. Lectures begin at 1pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center. Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities. To register, contact Deb Clemons at 401 454-6530 or dclemons@risd.edu. Bruegel's Paradoxical Virtues Dr. Margaret Carroll, Professor of Art History, Wellesley College Admission: Fee: $15 per lecture for nonmembers; FREE to Museum members and RISD + Brown communities Contact: Deb Clemons Phone: 401 454-6530 |
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Stillman, Stoltzman and Reynolds to perform Beethoven and Zemlinsky
Dates: 12/09 - 12/09/2009 |
Rhode Island College
/ Pianist Judith Lynn Stillman of RIC will collaborate with Grammy Award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and Muir String Quartet cellist Michael Reynolds in the Wednesday Chamber Music Series concert, “Trios for Clarinet, Cello and Piano by Beethoven and Zemlinsky.” The event will be held on Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. Stillman said of the music program: “Beethoven is music that sparkles and Zemlinsky catches the soul. It’s the juxtaposition which pairs them so well.” After the concert there will be an open forum question-and-answer session. “This creates a great rapport between audience and artist,” Stillman said. “We get a wide range of questions and a wide range of questioners. It gives us all a real sense of community.” Stillman is artist-in-residence at Rhode Island College and director of the Wednesday Chamber Music Series. She was the youngest person ever admitted to the doctoral program at Juilliard. Upon graduation she was awarded the Dethier Prize for Outstanding Pianist. In a review of an album Stillman recorded with double Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis, the New York Daily News said, “[She] receives equal billing with Marsalis on the cover and deserves it – her playing is crisp and confident.” Stoltzman, a two-time Grammy award winner, was the first wind player to be awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, in 1986. He has collaborated as a soloist with over a 100 orchestras, and performed as a recitalist, chamber musician and jazz artist. He is noted for his double lip embouchure, wide vibrato, the ability to mimic the sound of a human voice on his clarinet and his combination of traditional and contemporary classical and jazz material. Reynolds is a founding member of the Muir String Quartet. His musical accomplishments while with Muir include winning the Naumburg Award, two Grand Prix du Disques, the Gramophone Award, and a Grammy nomination and Grammy Award on EcoClassics. He received an honorary doctorate in 1995 from Rhode Island College, where he frequently performs as part of the Muir Quartet. Stillman has worked extensively with both artists before. She has played several different venues with Reynolds, as well as been a guest player with the Muir string quartet, and has played concerts and recorded with Stoltzman. Admission: General admission to the concert is free Contact: Jane Fusco Phone: 401 456 8468 |
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Providence Public Library to kick off Creative Coffeehouse — a monthly Open-Mic at the Library
Dates: 12/10 - 05/13/2010 |
Providence Public Library
/ Providence Public Library, in partnership with New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Seven Stars Bakery and Rhody Fresh, will kick off its Creative Coffeehouse on Thursday, December 10 at the Central Library, 150 Empire Street, Providence (Lippitt Hall - 1st floor) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Creative coffeehouse is a free open mic forum for acoustic music, a cappella singing, poetry, fiction, and storytelling. Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate, mingle and share ideas. The Creative Coffeehouse will continue on the second Thursday of each month. The schedule is as follows: December 10: Self-Published Author Open-Mic & Book Sale Have you published your own book? Read, network, and sell at our first open mic. January 14: Local Musician Open Mic & CD Sale Jam, play, sing, collaborate, and sell your CDs. February 11: General Open Mic No theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome! March 11: Irish Event & Open Jam Special half-hour performance by Celebrating Ireland followed by an Irish Music Jam that is open to the public via sign-ups. April 8: Poetry Open Mic Share your original poems or read your favorite poem in honor of National Poetry Month. All ages welcome. May 13: General Open Mic No theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome! GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS: Networking, jamming, socializing, and relaxing are encouraged. Each performer/group has 10 minutes to express themselves, setup included. We will provide a microphone and stand, but this is an acoustic venue, so no additional amplification is allowed. Sign-ups take place from 5:30-6 pm by phone on the night of the event (401-455-8057) OR from 6 -7 pm in-person on the night of the event at the signup table. If you don’t reach a live person via phone, you must sign up in-person. No advance sign-ups. CDs or books may be sold, but only by the night's performers! The library does not handle any part of selling, making change, etc. and is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Admission: Free and open to the public Contact: Tonia Mason Phone: 401-455-8090 |
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JUMP! CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMING SCENES FROM THE POLAR EXPRESS AT THE NEWLY RENOVATED, STATE OF THE ART THEATRE AT THE NATHAN BISHOP SCHOOL
Dates: 12/12 - 12/13/2009 |
JUMP!
/ On Saturday, December 12th at 2 and 6 pm and on December 13th at 2 pm at the newly renovated and state of the art theatre at the restored Nathan Bishop School, JUMP!, the unique cutting edge youth dance company, featuring highly trained dancers ages 8-18, will present its holiday classic, SCENES FROM THE POLAR EXPRESS. JUMP! winds up its 10th year of exciting programming by producing this holiday classic at a gem: the newly restored Nathan Bishop School on Elmgrove Avenue on the East Side of Providence. Artistic Director, Paula Hunter, is excited to be returning to the East Side for this holiday favorite. "We produced a site specific POLAR last year at the Nordstrom Store at Providence Place mall and reached out to so many people!But to come back to where we began this venture--on the East Side--is great. But best is that there is now this wonderful theatre on the East Side". The work has evolved to a complex weaving of pictoral dance theatre. According to Hunter, the company's POLAR is a unique holiday classic because it focuses on exciting mainly abstract dances and equally exciting music. "What made this story very danceable was that it is a simple story, ripe for lots of dances--most of which can be seen on their own but when they come together the result is a beautiful tableaux of pure dance artistry. Tickets can be reserved online for all 3 shows at: jumpdancecompany@gmail.com or by calling: 401.529.4391 Prices are $10 adults and $5 children. More information about upcoming Jump! events can be found at jumpdancecompanynews.blogspot.com DON'T MISS JUMP!'S 10th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF SCENES FROM THE POLAR EXPRESS! PERFORMANCES ARE ON DECEMBER 12 (2 pm and 6 pm) and DECEMBER 13 (2 pm). Admission: Prices are $10 adults and $5 children. Contact: Judy Estey Phone: 401.529.4391 |
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