| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | ART Night Gallery & Open Studios of Bristol and WarrenPresented by Art Night -- Gallery & Open Studio Tours of Bristol and Warren, RI May 31, 2012 Historic, coastal towns, Bristol and Warren, RI, have joined forces to offer nine “ART Nights” throughout 2012, on the last Thursday of every month from March through November. Think gallery stroll with a twist as “ART Night” provides access to the inner workings of artists’ studios. Each monthly event features two local artists who open their studio doors for an up-close and personal look at where their work is created. A free trolley service runs between... | Art Night -- Gallery & Open Studio Tours of Bristol and Warren, RI | 05/31/12 | Warren |
Tree ClimbingPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion May 19-May 20, 2012 Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is pleased to announce that we have the honor of hosting the 24th Annual New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climbing Competition. Our Arboretum was selected for the competition this year because of its exceptional selection of well-maintained trees, as well as its enticing location and facilities. This unique and exciting event is open to the public and we hope you are all able to attend.
Watch as the... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 05/19/12- 05/20/12 | Bristol |
| Tiny Tales for Toddlers | Cranston Public Library | 01/25/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Book BabiesPresented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 2, 2012 - Ongoing Babies from birth to 24 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, books and playtime in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. No registration required. | Cranston Public Library | 02/02/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
| Storytime For 4s & 5s | Cranston Public Library | 01/23/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Bedtime Stories Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 7, 2012 - Ongoing A nighttime story time for children ages 3 ½ to 5 and not yet in Kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. This story time features books, music and flannel boards. Wear your pajamas and let us tell you some great bedtime stories! | Cranston Public Library | 02/07/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Garden City Center Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at Garden City Center June 9-June 10, 2012 Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the Garden City Center Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
10am to 5pm Daily. | Festival Fete | 06/09/12- 06/10/12 | Cranston |
Art Opening, “Chakra Forces”Presented by Angelnook Gallery at Angelnook Gallery May 5-June 3, 2012 Angelnook Gallery presents the group thematic exhibition, Chakra Forces. This exhibition will focus on art inspired by artists’ interpretation of Chakra Forces and will be held at the Angelnook Gallery from May 5th –June 3rd, 2012. The Artistic interpretation of a Chakra is a floating lightweight symbol in which many try to catch a glimpse of the definition. According to Tantric tradition, everyone has seven energy centers that serve as junction points between the body and... | Angelnook Gallery | 05/05/12- 06/03/12 | Cranston |
Marjorie Ball ExhibitPresented by B & H Framing at B & H Framing February 1-June 30, 2012 B & H Framing is now exhibiting works from acclaimed RI artist Marjorie Ball through June.
Artist Statement: My art is like a visual journal. The subject of my art is the interplay of light and the tactile quality of oil paint on the painted surface.
I paint familiar scenes from novel perspectives. The lights of a sleeping city, dynamic patterns of sunshine on natural or man-made structures, or the curve of the sun-drenched raked by sun, or shrouded in mist. These... | B & H Framing | 02/01/12- 06/30/12 | East Greenwich |
East Greenwich Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at New England Tech September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for over 135 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the East Greenwich Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
| Festival Fete | 09/01/12- 09/02/12 | East Greenwich |
| Piano Studio Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/02/12 | East Providence |
| John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band | Bovi's Tavern | 01/02/12- Ongoing | East Providence |
John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band Presented by Bovi's Tavern at Bovi's Tavern January 30, 2012 - Ongoing This top notch 16 piece band features some of the best musicians in the Boston, Providence and New York area. Run by Trumpeter, Arranger and Bandleader John Allmark, he knows how to bring a song to life. The band is comprised of legendary musicians as well, having grown up playing jazz most of their lives, a number of the band is Buddy Rich alumni and alumni of other great bands as well. The music is from the library of "Buddy Rich, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Maynard Ferguson,... | Bovi's Tavern | 01/30/12- Ongoing | East Providence |
| Jazz & Rock Recitals | Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra | 05/20/12 | East Providence |
| Piano Levels | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 05/20/12 | East Providence |
| Piano Duet Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/02/12 | East Providence |
| Performance Hour 10 | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/02/12 | East Providence |
| Community Sing with Bill Harley | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/03/12 | East Providence |
| Studio Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/05/12 | East Providence |
| Percussion Department Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/07/12 | East Providence |
| East Greenwich Branch Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/09/12 | East Providence |
| Faculty Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/09/12 | East Providence |
| Piano Levels | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/10/12 | East Providence |
| Voice Studio Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/16/12 | East Providence |
| Piano Studio Recital | Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School | 06/23/12 | East Providence |
| Helen Hadley, Lisa May, Rebecca Lane | DeBlois Gallery | 09/08/12- 09/30/12 | Newport |
| Valerie Debrule, Isabella Casselman | DeBlois Gallery | 10/06/12- 10/28/12 | Newport |
| Jillian Barber, Allan Gerson | DeBlois Gallery | 05/05/12- 05/27/12 | Newport |
| Michael Guertin, 3D Show | DeBlois Gallery | 06/02/12- 07/01/12 | Newport |
Members' Circle of Friends Collaborative ShowPresented by DeBlois Gallery at DeBlois Gallery August 4-August 26, 2012 Paintings / Prints / Ceramics / Sculpture / Photography / Assemblage / Mixed Media | DeBlois Gallery | 08/04/12- 08/26/12 | Newport |
| Barbara Alpert, Mary McNally, Amy Schusser | DeBlois Gallery | 07/02/12- 07/29/12 | Newport |
| Jan Armor, Judy Chaves, Valorie Sheehan | DeBlois Gallery | 11/03/12- 11/18/12 | Newport |
| Invitational Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts | DeBlois Gallery | 11/24/12- 12/24/12 | Newport |
PJ Time Story TimePresented by Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library February 14, 2012 - Ongoing Teens reading to Tots (ages 5-8 years). All Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old are invited to join us for a pajama time story time from 7 - 7:30 in the children's program room. Trained teen readers will be here every Tuesday to read you some of their favorite books from childhood. Come early or stay late to select some books for reading at home this week. Join us in your jammies. Stuffed snuggle buddies welcome. | Newport Public Library | 02/14/12- Ongoing | Newport |
Arts Marketplace: PawtucketPresented by Pawtucket Arts Festival at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center September 8-September 9, 2012 A new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and craft by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional and... | Pawtucket Arts Festival | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Pawtucket |
| Photography (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 05/04/12- 06/03/12 | Portsmouth |
| Pure Fantasy (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 06/08/12- 07/08/12 | Portsmouth |
| Invitational Show (TBA) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 07/13/12- 08/05/12 | Portsmouth |
| Awakening (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 08/10/12- 09/09/12 | Portsmouth |
| Light & Shadow (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 09/14/12- 10/14/12 | Portsmouth |
| Members' Show (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 10/19/12- 11/25/12 | Portsmouth |
| Holiday Show (Non-Juried) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 11/30/12- 12/16/12 | Portsmouth |
| A Matter of Interpretation | Krause Gallery @ Moses Brown | 05/01/12- 06/01/12 | Providence |
A Spanish TeaPresented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Please join us every Monday evening 6:00-7:00 pm for tea, cookies, and some lively conversation in the Spanish language. Practice, refine, or re-learn your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed environment with host, Edilberta Trejo. It's full immersion (along with the tea-bag). All levels welcome. | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Senior Show | Krause Gallery @ Moses Brown | 06/11/12- 06/15/12 | Providence |
"Bottles" Wine EventPresented by at Bottles January 9, 2012 - Ongoing "Bottles" Fine Wine and Craft Beer has free special wine events every Thursday. They have a fine selection of cheeses, served as well, from East Side Market | | 01/09/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Funk Wednesdays | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/04/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Irish Traditional MusicPresented by AS220 at AS220 Performance Space January 7, 2012 - Ongoing Hosted by Jimmy and Hannah Devine with Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper, Teddi Scobi and Friends! Every Saturday from 4-7pm at the bar at AS220! No cover charge! A full menu of food and beverage will be available, so come in for a pint or make this your regular spot for dinner while enjoying some of the best traditional Irish music around! | AS220 | 01/07/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Crafting Origins: Creativity and Continuity in Indigenous TaiwanPresented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology January 14-June 30, 2012 This exhibit, curated by Christy DeLair (PhD candidate, Department of Anthropology), brings together a collection made by linguistic anthropologist Colonel George Shelley (Emeritus Professor of Chinese, English, and Cultural Anthropology, Norwich University) during fieldwork in the late 1960s with the Rukai tribe in Budai village in southern Taiwan, with contemporary crafts from indigenous tribes collected throughout Taiwan in 2011 by the curator on a grant from the Haffenreffer Museum of... | Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology | 01/14/12- 06/30/12 | Providence |
Taoist Gods from China: Ceremonial Paintings from the MienPresented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology January 20-June 30, 2012 The Mien, one of the many hill-tribes who inhabit South China, North Vietnam, Laos and Northern Thailand, have adhered for centuries to an early southern school of Chinese Taoism. This ancient Taoist tradition, differs significantly from the Taoist practice found in most parts of China, although it still exists in some parts of Taiwan and among a few Chinese communities in Southern China. In this early Taoist tradition, paintings play a central role in religious practices and serve as the... | Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology | 01/20/12- 06/30/12 | Providence |