| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Skate For Joy 8th Annual GalaPresented by Skate For Joy June 1, 2012 We are holding Skate For Joy’s 8th Annual Gala reception on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Warwick Country Club. This year’s theme is a decade of service through ice skating! We are pleased to announce that we will be awarding the Third Annual Lace-Up for Youth Award to William and Carolyn McGillivray. Please consider helping with donations of gift certificates or merchandise to be used in our live and silent auction. Your company’s name will be listed as a prize donor in... | Skate For Joy | 06/01/12 | Warwick |
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 |
Moonlight at the DunesPresented by Thundermist Health Center at Dunes Club June 8, 2012 Moonlight at the Dunes Thundermist Health Center’s Annual Fundraising Gala The Dunes Club 137 Boston Neck Road Narragansett, RI 02882 6:00 p.m. – Cocktails 7:30 p.m. – Dinner Dancing to Nancy Paolino and The Black Tie Band Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Raffles; silent auction ends at 9:30 p.m. Dress: jacket and tie for men, cocktail attire for women Cash Bar; wine provided at tables $100/person Corporate Sponsorships are still available. For more information... | Thundermist Health Center | 06/08/12 | Narragansett |
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 |
Newport Folfk FestivalPresented by Newport Festivals Foundation at Fort Adams July 28-July 29, 2012 Newport Jazz and Newport Folk are the grandparents of the modern-day festival, and have left an indelible mark on the landscape of music history. | Newport Festivals Foundation | 07/28/12-
07/29/12 | Newport |
Newport Jazz FestivalPresented by Newport Festivals Foundation at Fort Adams August 3-August 5, 2012 Founded in 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival® was the first jazz festival in America, and has been host to numerous legendary performances by iconic historic figures and contemporary geniuses. Historic moments since its inception include performance by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Referred to as a Mecca of jazz, the event draws thousands of people from all over the world to Newport, Rhode Island, a city which is famed in... | Newport Festivals Foundation | 08/03/12-
08/05/12 | 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 |
"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 |
| Trivia With Tina | Ri' Ra' Irish Pub | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence June 23, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 06/23/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence July 21, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 07/21/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence August 18, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 08/18/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 15, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 09/15/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza November 15, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Ron WhitePresented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center November 16, 2012 Ron “Tater Salad” White is most recognized as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon.
White has always been a storyteller; from the time he was a boy growing up in a small town in the middle of Texas oil country to selling windows for a living in Arlington to performing in sold-out theatres and arenas as a headlining comedian all across the country. For two decades, White lived the life of a struggling comedian.... | Providence Performing Arts Center | 11/16/12 | Providence |
Providence Art FestivalPresented by at Westminster St (between Eddy and Union) June 2, 2012 At the Providence Art Festival, you will find everything from handmade jewelery to street performers; baby clothes to photography; from kids activities to delicious local food vendors to live music. Spend the entire day exploring over 100 vendors. You’re sure to take home some amazing goodies, enjoy delicious food, and local music. Quickly becoming a Providence tradition, and a regional attraction, the Providence Art Festival is growing bigger and better with age. We hope to see... | | 06/02/12 | Providence |
35th Annual Heritage Day Festival & RING Celebration of DiversityPresented by Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission at Roger Williams National Memorial September 22, 2012 Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage. The Roger Williams National Memorial (North Main St) will be filled with booths from countries such as Bolivia, Guatemala, India, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and others that will showcase their culture, music, and dance.
This year the RIHPHC committees have joined with the RI National Guard and RISCA (RI State Council on the Arts) to celebrate peace, diversity and the rich... | Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission | 09/22/12 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence June 9, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels... | WaterFire Providence | 06/09/12 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 29, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels... | WaterFire Providence | 09/29/12 | Providence |
Federal Hill StrollPresented by at Downtown Providence June 5, 2012 Mangia Bene! Join us on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the 13th annual Federal Hill Stroll. Stroll through one of Providence's most flavorful neighborhoods, while sampling signature cuisine or enjoying exclusive discounts at restaurants, shops and galleries.
For one low price of $30 plus tax, you will receive an admission button, two free beverages, and a special map to guide you to participating venues.
The evening will also include musical entertainment... | | 06/05/12 | Providence |
PechaKucha Night Providence Volume #38Presented by PechaKucha at Betaspring May 30, 2012 Announcing the 38th Pecha Kucha Night in Providence! Again this month we will descend on a new PKN location... The new office/work-space of Providence's own BETASPRING! Located in the ever changing Jewelry District section of PVD, the space has been transformed into an awesome collaborative area, and this will be your chance to experience it firsthand! | PechaKucha | 05/30/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza June 21, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza July 19, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza August 16, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza September 20, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza October 18, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Transit of Venus - Live ViewingPresented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium June 5, 2012 On a clear June morning in 1769, a crowd gathered near a tall wooden platform, curiously watching gentlemen like Joseph Brown, his brother Moses, Stephen Hopkins and others using a telescope to observe the Transit of Venus. Two Providence streets now bear the name of their experiment: Transit Street and Planet Street. In June of 2012, don’t miss the truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the Transit of Venus; it won’t happen again until 2117!... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 06/05/12 | Providence |
Kathy Halper: POS (Parents Over Shoulder) @ CraftlandPresented by Craftland at Craftland May 17-June 16, 2012 1. Mom friends her teen on Facebook. 2. Mom sees crazy photos of kids in compromising situations and questionable status updates. 3. Mom creates delicately embroidered renderings of these images and updates to process this technological moment in time and her relationship to it. Kathy Halper POS (Parents Over Shoulder) Original embroidered works from the "Friend Me" series May 17th - June 16th, 2012 Friend Me is a series of embroidered drawings created by Chicago artist, Kathy... | Craftland | 05/17/12-
06/16/12 | Providence |
| Not About The Buildings Spelling Bee | AS220 | 06/14/12 | Providence |
| Gardens In Bloom | Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 06/24/12 | Warwick |
A Day In The CountryPresented by Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum at Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum October 8, 2012
Display of Old Farm Tools - Demonstration of Their Use
Horse Plowing Demonstration
Carriage Rides
Old Fashioned Children's Games
Be a Farmer for A Day for Young Children
Cider Press Demonstration
The Secrets of Canning and Preserving from a Cook with Decades of Experience
| Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 10/08/12 | Warwick |
| Porch Tea | Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 07/22/12 | Warwick |
| Step Into The Holidays | Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 12/02/12-
12/31/12 | Warwick |
Dinner & Comedy with Father MisGivingsPresented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre September 8, 2012 Radio personality Dave Kane plays a quick-witted, Irish Catholic priest in this one man-show that has received great reviews from the Providence Journal. The good father regales the audience with anecdotes, jokes and one-liners on growing up Catholic. They even get to play an actual game of bingo! More laughs than "Late Nite Catechism"! ... Includes buffet dinner! | Stadium Theatre | 09/08/12 | Woonsocket |
Dinner and Acapella with Mount Rush 4Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre August 3, 2012 This isn’t your typical "male acappella group." Experience the sounds of traditional barbershop to modern contemporary as well as acoustic favorites all in one night. Mount Rush 4, comprised of Dylan Schaffer, Adam Landry, Gian DiCostanzo and Spencer Soucy, is one of the hottest boy groups that has emerged.
Down to earth, talented, witty and very handsome young men, do what they do best, resonate rich bass lines, tenor falsetto, and the dazzling melody... | Stadium Theatre | 08/03/12 | Woonsocket |
Dinner & Drag with Kitty LitterPresented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre September 21, 2012 Enjoy a night of Dinner and Drag with the self proclaimed first lady of the City of Providence Rhode Island: Ms. Kitty Litter! Known for her quick wit and charm Kitty Litter will brighten your evening with music and comedy. *Adult content/language | Stadium Theatre | 09/21/12 | Woonsocket |
Ghost Hunters LivePresented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre September 27, 2012 Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves of the original Syfy series Ghost Hunters return to the Stadium Theatre for another spooky night! Hear them talk about their scariest experiences, see unreleased footage from the show, and ask them questions about themselves or perhaps a ghostly experience of your own!
Contact between humans and spirits from the afterlife is not as far fetched as is it seems. Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and their team have worked to track down the... | Stadium Theatre | 09/27/12 | Woonsocket |
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