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38th Annual Pottery and Art Sale:
South County Art Association’s annual holiday sale of assorted bowls,
plates, pots, ornaments in clay, jewelry, small paintings, drawings, and
photography, all by SCAA members. Wed–Sun 1 to 5 p.m. South County Art
Association 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston. Call 783-2195 or visit
www.southcountyart.org.

Cabaret at CCA:
Show runs November 21, & 22 at 8 p.m. and November 23 at 2 p.m.
Courthouse Center for the Arts presents a live production of Cabaret.
Tickets cost $20 to $25. Courthouse Center for the Arts, Route 138, West
Kingston. Call 782-1018.

Christmas at the Newport Mansions:
Through Jan. 4. Create a holiday memory with a tour of the Newport
Mansions, decked out with spectacular decorations, evergreens and flowers.
The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House are all open daily for tours, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Call 847-1000 or visit
www.NewportMansions.org.

Friday Nov. 21

Anatomy of Gray:
Tonight through Sunday, Nov. 23. The award-winning author of The Diviners,
Jim Leonard Jr., describes his newest play as “a children’s story for
adults.” Set in Indiana during the late 1800s, the play deals with death,
loss, love, and healing in a unique coming of age story. Performances are
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $8 in advance
and $10 at the door and advance tickets can be reserved by calling the
NorTHeatre Box office at 931-4441. North Kingstown High School Auditorium
at 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown.

Jazz at URI:
The Fall Jazz Series at the University of Rhode Island begins tonight at 8
p.m., beginning of a weekend of concerts in Kingston. The URI Concert
Choir and the Student Chamber Ensembles will also perform on the weekend,
followed by the second concert in the Jazz Series on Tuesday, November 25.
All of these concerts will be held in the university’s Fine Arts Center
Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston. For details and more
information call 874-2431.

Westmoreland Street Jammers:
9:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Street Jammers (Classic Rock & Blues) will
perform live classic rock and blues tunes tonight at Okie’s Bar & Grille,
140 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. visit
www.myspace.com/westmorelandstreetjammers

A Christmas Carol:
Today through Dec. 31. Appealing to young and old alike, this timeless
tale of the power of forgiveness is a welcome reminder of the magic the
holidays bring. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington St., Providence.
Call 351-4242 or visit www.trinityrep.com.

Providence Bruins vs. Portland Pirates:
7 p.m. Providence Bruins host the Portland Pirates at The Dunkin’ Donuts
Center, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. Call 273-5000 or visit
www.providencebruins.com

Saturday Nov. 22

Block Island Christmas Shopping Stroll:
Today through Nov. 24. Many island shops are open and offering wonderful
sales for the
shopping strollers. Block Island. Call 800-383-2474 or visit
www.blockislandchamber.com.

Holiday Evening at The Breakers:
6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live holiday music and light refreshments during a
special evening open house amid the Yuletide splendor of this magnificent
Gilded Age mansion. The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport. Call
847-1000 or visit www.NewportMansions.org.

Little Picture Show and Sale
November 22–December 24: Members’ affordable art in all media. Wickford Art
Association Gallery 36 Beach St., Wickford, 401-294-6840,
www.wickfordart.org.

Sunday Nov. 23

4th Annual 5k Turkey Trot:
1:30 p.m. Holiday road race starts at the Town Beach pavilion. T-shirts
available. Fred
Benson Town Beach, Block Island. 800-383-2474, www.blockislandchamber.com.

Fall Classical Concert:
November 23: Performed by the acclaimed Chorus of Westerly. 4 p.m. and 6
p.m. George
Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., Westerly, 401-596-8663,
www.chorusofwesterly.org.

Little Pictures Show & Sale:
Today through Dec. 24. The Providence Art Club is pleased to present a
cash and
carry exhibition of original artwork in all media–all under $250.
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 12 to 5
p.m., Thursday 12 to 6 p.m., Weekends 12 to 4 p.m. Providence Art Club 11
Thomas St.,
Providence. Call 331-1114 or visit providenceartclub.org.

Thanksgiving for the Animals:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for Thanksgiving-themed
activities, and
also watch as some of the zoo’s animals enjoy special enrichment treats.
Activities run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and are free with regular zoo
admission. Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. Call
785-3510 or visit www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.

Monday Nov. 24

Big Band Monday Nights:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live swing music every Monday night as Joe Parillo and
the University of Rhode Island Big Band perform at The North Beach Club at
Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett. Route 1-A, Narragansett.

Tuesday Nov. 25

Hi Hat Jazz Trio:
7 to 11 p.m. An evening of live jazz at The Hi Hat tonight, no cover
charge. Hi-Hat Lounge, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500 or visit
www.thehihat.com.

Open Mic at Greenwich Hotel:
8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Greenwich Hotel hosts an acoustic Open Mic Night every
Tuesday and Saturday night at 162 Main St., East Greenwich. Call 884-4200
or visit www.myspace.com/greenwichhotel.

Wednesday Nov. 26

Dance Lessons at The Towers:
6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Call for details. Take dance lessons
with Kana Kubota at The Towers, Ocean Road, Narragansett. Call 782-2597
or visit www.thetowersri.com.

Open Mic at Tazza Cafe:
9 p.m. Join Becky Chace for an acoustic Open Mic Night at Tazza Cafe,
Tazza Cafe, 250 Westminster Street, Providence. Call 421-3300. Visit
www.tazzacaffe.com.

Jazz at The Hi-Hat:
9 p.m. A different live jazz act every Wednesday night at Hi-Hat Lounge, 3
Davol Square, Providence. For tonight’s band call 453-6500 or visit
www.thehihat.com.

Thursday Nov. 27

Acoustic Thursdays at Greenwich Hotel:
8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Acoustic Thursdays feature a different performer every
week at Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. Call 884-4200 or
visit www.myspace.com/greenwichhotel.

Courthouse Center for the Arts Unplugged:
7 p.m. Every Thursday through Nov. 20, local musicians play an unplugged
evening of live music at Courthouse Center for the Arts, Route 138, West
Kingston. Call 782-1018 ext. 15 for this week’s performers.

Open Mic Night at Tara’s Joyce Family Pub:
9 p.m. One of the best kept secrets in South County is Open Mic Night at
Joyce Family Pub with hosts Eric Neff, Pete V. and Dave Morretti. Bring an
acoustic instrument or your voice. Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown.

Friday Nov. 28

A Christmas Carol:
Tonight through December 21. Holiday favorite features the story of the
ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Thurs. and Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat
2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Granite Theatre 1 Granite
St., Westerly. Call 596-2341 or visit www.granitetheatre.com.

Santa’s Arrival:
6 p.m. Santa and his entourage arrive in downtown Westerly via fire
trucks. Dixon Square, Broad Street, Westerly. Call 596-7761 or visit
www.westerlychamber.org.

The Polar Express:
Weekends through Dec. 22. Warner Brothers holiday classic comes to life on
a journey to the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus entertain and visit
every child on board with a special gift for those who truly believe.
Reserve early, typically sells out. Weekends at 4:30, 6:45 pm. Newport
Dinner Train 19 America’s Cup Ave., Newport. 847-8700 or
www.newportdinnertrain.com.

NOTICES

Coastal Growers to hold Thanksgiving Market
SAUNDERSTOWN–The final market of the Coastal Growers’ season will be held
this Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can create a
Thanksgiving meal with offerings from more than a dozen local farms and
artisans. Produce, pies, bread, meat, cheese, floral arrangements, and
seafood, as well as a handcrafted gifts will be for sale at Casey Farm,
2325 Boston Neck Road ,Saunderstown. Visit www.coastalmarket.org.

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