http://www.providenceri.comArtsArts Calendar from the City of Providence, Rhode Islandwebmaster@providenceri.comen-usFri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:21 GMTRPM 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/10pmLocation: Various, contact rpmvoicesri@aol.com for exact locationsConcert: *ONE Show*Friday, December 4, 2009Beneficent Congregational Church * 300 Weybosset Street * ProvidenceDoors Open: 7:00 PM | Processional 7:15 PM$10 suggested donation http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5328Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:45 GMTOn 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.http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5327Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:25:20 GMTPianist 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.http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5326Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:23 GMTProvidence 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 SaleHave you published your own book? Read, network, and sell at our first open mic. January 14: Local Musician Open Mic & CD SaleJam, play, sing, collaborate, and sell your CDs. February 11: General Open MicNo theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome! March 11: Irish Event & Open JamSpecial 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 MicShare your original poems or read your favorite poem in honor of National Poetry Month. All ages welcome. May 13: General Open MicNo 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.http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5325Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:38 GMTWinter Stroll on Historic Federal Hill Sunday, December 6th, 2009Festivity's start at 12 noon Take your picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus!!Take a horse and buggy ride!Listen to Holiday CarolsShop with discounts!Complementary Holiday TreatsIce Sculpting Demonstration'sCome and enjoy Holiday fun and feel the Spirit of Holiday Cheer! Tree Lightening at 4PMhttp://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5324Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:04:52 GMTOn 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: 401.529.4391Prices 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). http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5323Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:54:21 GMTWHO: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.http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5322Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:02 GMT220 Westminster St in Downcity ProvidenceNovember 27th 20095-7pm 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 visitVisit our newest OOP! at Legacy Place in Dedham..largest Whole Foods in the WORLDhttp://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5318Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:26 GMTRIC'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. http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5317Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:54 GMTWhat 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. http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/event.php?id=5314