| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Valentine's Day Ball with the Boston String QuartetPresented by Boston String Quartet at Providence Biltmore Hotel February 11, 2012 This Valentine's Day Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate At the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin and Ballroom Dancing Providence Biltmore Hotel 11 Dorrance St., Providence RI on February 11th at 6:30pm.
When you arrive, get your picture taken at our professional photo booth, and enjoy a lovely set of hors d’oeuvres. Be seated for a delicious buffet dinner and listen to a lovely performance by the Boston... | Boston String Quartet | 02/11/12 | Providence |
Identity: Dance PerformancePresented by URI Feinstein Providence Campus at URI Providence Campus Paff Auditorium February 9-February 11, 2012 Professor Ruffin Ward has performed, choreographed and taught dance across the nation. This dance performance, exploring Ms. Ruffin-Ward’s identity as an African-American-Woman and includes dancers from Roger Williams University along with special guest artists. | URI Feinstein Providence Campus | 02/09/12-
02/11/12 | Providence |
| NRI Chamber Annual Dinner | Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce | 02/15/12 | Lincoln |
The Snow Ball: A Gamm Theatre Fundraising EventPresented by The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre February 18, 2012 Our 10th annual fundraising celebration comes early this year...and it's not to be missed! We’re bringing the outdoors indoors, transforming a historic Pawtucket Mill ( just a snow ball's throw from The Gamm Theatre!) into the Arctic North, with winter-themed food and drinks to tempt your taste buds, and hot tunes to shake off your winter blues! Don your fun, festive attire and bid on cool items. | The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre | 02/18/12 | |
Southern New England Golf ExpoPresented by at RI Convention Center February 18-February 19, 2012 This show will feature more than 80 exhibitors with interactive displays, seminars and golf related attractions for all levels of golf enthusiasts, including:
*Latest equipment from the top golf manufacturers at the 10 bay indoor driving range
*Expanded discount retail shopping opportunities
*Interactive golf exhibits
*Tips from RIPGA golf professionals at the Amica “Tune Up with A Pro” seminar stage
*Chance to win resort packages and golf... | | 02/18/12-
02/19/12 | Providence |
The Life of William J. Brown and Race in 19th Century Rhode IslandPresented by Linden Place at Linden Place February 12-February 19, 2012 Linden Place Mansion presents a lecture by Ray Rickman, co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.
William J. Brown was an African-American civic leader who may have authored the most thoughtful narrative by a free man of color in the nineteenth century. Mr. Brown uses his autobiography to tell how his family came to America on a slave ship owned by Moses and John Brown and then touches on the entire sweep of nineteenth-century Rhode Island history. Linden Place... | Linden Place | 02/12/12-
02/19/12 | Bristol |
Energizing The Arts & Cultural SectorPresented by Rhode Island Foundation February 23, 2012 Do you care about our arts and cultural organizations in Rhode Island and want to learn more about serving on a nonprofit board? If you are unsure of how to connect with boards interested in meeting young leaders, this event is for you. There will not be any formal matching at this networking event, but it will be a great opportunity for relationship-building between board members and young leaders.
Some organizations in attendance will be RiverzEdge Arts Project, the Rhode Island... | Rhode Island Foundation | 02/23/12 | |
Night LightPresented by New Dimension Church at New Dimension Church February 24, 2012 An evening of creative arts featuring artists, poets, rappers, dancers, and singers from all over New England | New Dimension Church | 02/24/12 | Providence |
AIDS Care Ocean State Presents: Mardi Gras 2012Presented by Aids Care Ocean State at Providence Biltmore Hotel February 25, 2012 This is the party of the year come enjoy fantastic food, music by The Coppola Sisters Band and much more all to help the clients of AIDS Care Ocean State | Aids Care Ocean State | 02/25/12 | Providence |
Advance Auto Parts Monster JamPresented by at Dunkin' Donuts Center February 24-February 26, 2012 Don’t Miss Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam as it returns to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence. It’s an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – OR smash through. | | 02/24/12-
02/26/12 | Providence |
Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden ShowPresented by at RI Convention Center February 23-February 26, 2012 The 19th Flower Show is more exciting and beautiful then ever – with over 30 gardens and 200 marketplace booth, horticulture lectures; and introducing our new Food & Wine Festival, at no additional cost featuring regional and local top chefs, acclaimed TV Chef Frank Terranova and nationally prominent Chef Sara Moulton, all sponsored by Johnson & Wales University, Whole Foods Market and Alex & Ani – a 4 day event you can’t miss! | | 02/23/12-
02/26/12 | Providence |
Providence Oscar Night® America Presented by Rhode Island International Film Festival at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium February 26, 2012 The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has again been selected to host Rhode Island’s only officially sanctioned party, one of only 50 official parties throughout the country sanctioned by the Academy.
On Sunday, February 26, 2012, guests will experience the thrills, surprises and excitement of the 84th Academy Awards® at Providence's Oscar Night® America party which will be held at the The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The cost is... | Rhode Island International Film Festival | 02/26/12 | Providence |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick's Annual Venison & Game DinnerPresented by Boys & Girls Club of Warwick at Kelley & Gazzero VFW Post 2812 February 26, 2012 The Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick Venison & Game Dinner is February 26, 2012.
Tickets are $30/person - the proceeds of the event go to support the programs and staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick.
A great family style meal of Venison, Wild Boar, Rabbit, etc... and great raffles too!!!!! | Boys & Girls Club of Warwick | 02/26/12 | Cranston |
RI Pet ShowPresented by at RI Convention Center March 3-March 4, 2012 This pet shows offer a dynamic showcase of pet products & pet services, as well as a wide variety of rare and beautiful animals.
Pet lovers look forward to our annual events for a great, fun-filled family outing! Not only will you see purebred AKC & Rare Breed dogs and purebred cats in the International Cat Association cat shows, but you’ll meet dozens of shelter and rescue groups, hoping to find “forever” homes for lovable “pound pups” and... | | 03/03/12-
03/04/12 | Providence |
Dunkin’ Donuts presents The Coffee Cup: Indoor Auto RacingPresented by at Dunkin' Donuts Center March 10-March 11, 2012 Auto racing returns to Rhode Island as Dunkin’ Donuts presents The Coffee Cup Indoor Auto Racing. Don’t miss the small, but powerful Three-Quarter Midget Cars as top named drivers from several Northeast states compete. Speeds reaching 70 mph are expected to produce thrills and spills for the fans. | | 03/10/12-
03/11/12 | Providence |
A Discussion with Christian McBurneyPresented by Rhode Island Historical Society March 15, 2012 Please join us for the first Gallery Night of 2012 for a discussion with Christian McBurney, author of The Rhode Island Campaign: The First French and American Operation in the Revolutionary War.
On July 29, 1778, a powerful French naval squadron sailed confidently to the entrance of Narragansett Bay, and signaled the commencement of the first joint French and American campaign of the Revolutionary War. In his new book, The Rhode Island Campaign: The First French and American... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 03/15/12 | |
| Community MusicWorks Fellowship Program Seminar | Community MusicWorks | 03/16/12 | Providence |
St. Patrick's Day Parade - NewportPresented by at Downtown Newport March 17, 2012 The 56th Annual Newport, Rhode Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 17th 2012. It will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and will include 8 Pipe Bands, 9 Marching Bands, 3 Fife & Drum Corps, 3 Clown Units, 8 reenactment... | | 03/17/12 | Newport |
A Discussion with Alexander “Sam” AldrichPresented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Rhode Island Historical Society - Aldrich House March 24, 2012 To say that Sam Aldrich has had an unusual and interesting life would be a serious understatement. Born into a life of wealth and privilege, Aldrich was expected to follow his father into a career of high finance. But Aldrich had other ideas, as these lively memoirs make clear. At the age of 25, he danced in London with Queen Elizabeth II. At 37, he was marching with Martin Luther King in Selma, Alabama. Recounting the journey between and beyond those two points, and musing over the irony of... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 03/24/12 | Providence |
| Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group Tour | The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium | 03/30/12 | Providence |
Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World TourPresented by at Dunkin' Donuts Center March 30-March 31, 2012 Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2012 World Tour to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence this Spring 2012. Don’t miss a moment of captivating trick shots, high-flying dunks and ball-handling wizardry. | | 03/30/12-
03/31/12 | Providence |
RI Home ShowPresented by at RI Convention Center March 29-April 1, 2012 Each spring at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RIBA trots out "the best and the brightest" in home building, remodeling, mortgage lending, insurance, landscaping, and everything in between -- from lighting and gutters to home furnishings and bathroom fixtures. Homeowners and renters alike can find what they're looking for - with lots of surprises. | | 03/29/12-
04/01/12 | Providence |
Newport Restaurant WeekPresented by at Downtown Newport March 23-April 1, 2012 A three-course meal from some of the finest area restaurants without breaking the bank! From a steaming cup of chowder overlooking the harbor to fine dining in romantic restaurants, Newport County restaurants offer an array of creative menus. $16 for a three-course lunch and $30 for a three-course dinner. | | 03/23/12-
04/01/12 | Newport |
The State Ballet of RI's Project Ballet Coffee Hour, From Studio to StagePresented by The State Ballet of Rhode Island at State Ballet of Rhode Island Rehearsal Studio November 19, 2011-April 21, 2012 You’re invited to join The State Ballet of Rhode Island- Artistic Director Herci Marsden, for an inside view of how a ballet is created, the training of a dancer, what inspires a choreographer, with music, lecture and visual performance… cheese and crackers, coffee and dessert!
Project Ballet Coffee Hour is a four-series, family friendly event that takes place in the Company’s 53-year-old historic ballet studio in Lincoln.
Reservation is... | The State Ballet of Rhode Island | 11/19/11-
04/21/12 | Lincoln |
64th Wheeler School Clothing and More SalePresented by Wheeler at Wheeler April 19-April 21, 2012 The Wheeler School's Clothing and More Sale is a popular, long-standing New England tradition that raises funds for public outreach programs such as Providence Summerbridge and financial aid for student scholarships. Shoppers from throughout Rhode Island and beyond flock to this annual community event to find gently-worn goods and designer labels at great prices. Check the Wheeler School website for daily hours. | Wheeler | 04/19/12-
04/21/12 | Providence |
RI Tattoo ExpoPresented by at RI Convention Center April 27-April 29, 2012 Over 150 world renowned artists, live tattooing & piercings, art galleries, seminars, custom and vintage cars, hot rods and choppers, live entertainment, contests and awards with unique vendors, special guests and much much more! | | 04/27/12-
04/29/12 | Providence |
Pawtucket / Wintertime Farmers MarketPresented by Farm Fresh Rhode Island at Hope Artiste Village November 5, 2011-May 16, 2012 Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions,... | Farm Fresh Rhode Island | 11/05/11-
05/16/12 | Pawtucket |
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 |
Centennial GalaPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum July 7, 2012 The Centennial Gala will be held on July 7 at the Newport Art Museum beginning at 6:30pm. Tickets cost $350. The evening includes cocktails, dinner catered by Russell Morin Fine Catering and dancing to the Mac Chrupcala Orchestra. The entire Newport Art Museum Board of Trustees is serving as the Gala Committee. Dress is festive attire.. | Newport Art Museum | 07/07/12 | Newport |
"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 |
Friday Night LivePresented by Everett at The Carriage House January 13, 2012 - Ongoing Hilarious Improv Comedy featuring live music from Bertrand Laurence! Get beside yourself with FNL’s interactive scenes and on-the-spot musicals, featuring improvised song, dance, and skits! Performances are intended for audiences of all ages, personality types, and food groups. Friday Night Live unites a diverse cast of veteran Everett artists, young up-and-coming performers, and live guitarist/composer Bertrand Laurence, in the production of fun, funny, creative, and meaningful... | Everett | 01/13/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
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