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Kid's Chess Club
03/21 - 01/30/2010
Organization: Providence Public Library
Description: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
Children's Room
708 Hope Street
Admission: Free Phone: 401-455-8198
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Providence Art Windows announces its next exhibit
09/17 - 12/01/2009
Organization: Providence Art Windows
Description: 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
10/01 - 01/31/2010
Organization: Providence Children's Museum
Description: 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
10/01 - 05/01/2010
Organization: Rhode Island College
Description: 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!
10/03 - 02/21/2010
Organization: Festival Ballet Providence
Description: 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
10/13 - 12/08/2009
Organization: Museum of Art - RISD
Description: 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
10/15 - 11/21/2009
Organization: Craftland Shop
Description: 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
10/16 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Trinity Repertory Company
Description: 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
10/22 - 12/31/2009
Organization: RI Market Tours
Description: 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
10/24 - 05/01/2010
Organization: SCHOLA CANTORUM
Description: 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
10/29 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Elemental Theatre Collective
Description: 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
10/30 - 04/27/2010
Organization: Providence College, Dept. of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Description: 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
10/30 - 05/03/2010
Organization: Festival Ballet
Description:
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
11/01 - 11/28/2009
Organization: AS220
Description: 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“
11/01 - 12/31/2009
Organization: Mathewson St. United Methodist Church
Description: 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
11/03 - 12/23/2009
Organization: Bert Gallery
Description: 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”
11/05 - 12/02/2009
Organization: BankRI Galleries
Description: 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
11/05 - 12/02/2009
Organization: Rhode Island College
Description: 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
11/05 - 01/08/2010
Organization: John Hay Library
Description: 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
11/09 - 12/24/2009
Organization: URI Feinstein Providence Campus
Description: 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"
11/14 - 12/05/2009
Organization: West Side Arts
Description: 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
11/15 - 01/31/2010
Organization: Providence Public Library
Description: 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
11/17 - 12/19/2009
Organization: Royal Gallery
Description: 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
11/17 - 11/22/2009
Organization: PPAC
Description: 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
11/18 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Rhode Island College
Description: 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
11/19 - 12/09/2009
Organization: Chazan Gallery @ Wheeler
Description: 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
11/19 - 11/29/2009
Organization: Perishable Theatre
Description: 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
11/19 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Sine Cera
Description: 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"
11/20 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Brown University
Description: 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
11/20 - 11/22/2009
Organization: The Manton Avenue Project
Description: 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
11/20 - 11/20/2009
Organization: Rise&Fall
Description: 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
11/20 - 12/27/2009
Organization: Trinity Repertory Company
Description: 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!
11/20 - 11/20/2009
Organization: Providence Children's Museum
Description: 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
Organization: St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Description: 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
11/22 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Rhode Island College
Description: 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
11/22 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Community Music Works
Description: 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
11/22 - 11/22/2009
Organization: Foundling
Description:
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
11/24 - 11/24/2009
Organization: Rhode Island College
Description: 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!
11/27 - 11/27/2009
Organization: OOP
Description: 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.
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Contact: Jennifer Neuguth Phone: 401.397.5036
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RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles
11/27 - 11/29/2009
Organization: PPAC
Description: 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
City Hall Contact Information & Hours
Providence City Hall
Phone: (401) 421-7740 · TDD (401) 751-0203
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Hours *
Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summer Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
* Special early closing times to service the last customer apply to certain Departments. To ensure that you're not disappointed, please call ahead or arrive before 4:00pm.
