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| | Cruise with me, baby
 The Steel Yard, a nonprofit organization offering arts and technical-training programs, will host its fifth annual Cruise Night. The free event – part of the Works in Progress 2010 fundraising series – will feature more than 70 classic and custom vehicles, music and raffles, as well as food sold by Haven Brothers. The event will also provide an opportunity to take tours of studios at the 10,000-sqaure-foot-space, which plays host to sculptural installations, metal-smithing events and creative performances. Take advantage of this chance to witness some of Providence’s finest creative talents.
LOCATION: The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Ave., Providence. Friday, July 16, from 5 p.m. until dark. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jackson Morley at (401) 273-7101 or e-mail jackson@thesteelyard.org.
WEBSITE: www.thesteelyard.org.
CAPTION: Come out and admire custom and classic cars, take a tour of the studios, enter raffles and more.
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| |  |  Pop icons, Southwestern style
17 Peck Gallery will host an opening reception for its new exhibition, “Pop Icon Show,” which features the works of artist Nocona Burgess. The great-great grandson on Comanche Chief Quanah Parker, Burgess has traveled throughout his life – first with his parents while they earned their degrees, and later as a part of the touring exhibit “They Called Us Indians.” Burgess holds an associate’s degree in fine arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts and a B.F.A. from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. He will present some of his original pieces for viewing and acquisition at 17 Peck Gallery.
LOCATION: Gallery 17 Peck, 303 Atwells Ave., Providence. Friday, July 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.
WEBSITE: www.17peck.com.
CAPTION: “Little Bird with Leaf” is among the pieces by Nocona Burgess, who will be exhibiting at 17 Peck.
IMAGE COURTESY NOCONA BURGESS |
| | Come one, come all
 Gallery Night Providence continues its 14th season Thursday with a tour that features 21 galleries, museums and historic sites open for visits. Participants can take in the city’s art scene in a number of ways: AS220’s Xander Marro and Jay Zehngebot will lead bicycle riders from stop to stop; emerging/contemporary galleries can be visited under the aegis of Hive Archive Executive Director Alyssa Holland Short; university gallery visits will be led by Bob Dilworth; and a walking tour of downtown Providence galleries and the Providence Art Windows will be guided by artist Rebecca Siemering. A wheelchair accessible bus tour is also available.
LOCATION: 1 Regency Plaza, Providence. Thursday, July 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (401) 490-2042.
WEBSITE: www.gallerynight.info.
CAPTION: Catch the bus this Gallery Night and enjoy Providence.
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| | Celebrating “the change”
 The Trinity Repertory Co. will continue its run of “Menopause the Musical” this weekend. The off-Broadway show follows four women – “Professional Woman,” “Soap Star,” “Iowa Housewife” and “Earth Mother” – who meet at a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale. They sing of their ups and downs in dealing with menopause with parodies of classic, baby boom-era songs. Selections include “Stayin’ Awake” and “Puff, My God I’m Draggin’.” Due to popular demand, Trinity Rep has extended the engagement through July 25 – be sure to see the show before it leaves town.
LOCATION: Trinity Repertory Co., 201 Washington St., Providence. Thursday, July 15, through Saturday, July 17, each night at 7:30 p.m. Matinee available on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (401) 351-4242, go to the Trinity Rep box office or visit the website.
WEBSITE: www.trinityrep.com.
CAPTION: Trinity Rep presents “Menopause the Musical” on stage this weekend – be sure to see it before its last show on July 25.
IMAGE COURTESY TRINITY REPERTORY CO. |
| | Learn about your backyard neighbors
 The Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Historical Society of Smithfield will offer a reptile program this Saturday afternoon. Reptiles of Rhode Island will focus on the species of reptiles native to the area. Participants will get to see live turtles and a snake up close. The event will also feature an activity portion during which participants can learn to create stenciled reptile crafts using traditional techniques. Following the program will be a tour of the Smith-Appleby house and its original 19th-century stencils. Refreshments will be provided.
LOCATION: Smith-Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield. Saturday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets $8 member adult, $4 member child; $12 nonmember adult, $6 nonmember child. Registration is required (Course number 114333-368). Call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041.
WEBSITE: www.asri.org/.
CAPTION: Frogs, turtles, snakes – oh my!
IMAGE COURTESY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SMITHFIELD |
| | Coming out to support Equity Action
 If you have something to say, Perishable Theatre wants to hear it – if you’re willing to spill it in front of a live audience, that is. The theater will host “Live Bait: True Stories from Real People,” a storytelling event for grownups, this Saturday. The noncompetitive nature of the event brings a broad range of individuals together to tell their tales. Listen while others tell their stories, or get up and tell your own – performers and nonperformers are all welcome. Kevin Broccoli and Phil Goldman will host the show, with musical accompaniment by Jerry Gregoire. This “Live Bait” will focus on the theme of “coming out.” A portion of the proceeds will benefit Equity Action, a Rhode Island Foundation fund for sexual-orientation and gender-identity initiatives.
LOCATION: Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Saturday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.
WEBSITE: www.perishable.org.
CAPTION: Kevin Broccoli, the local actor, writer and producer, will co-host “Live Bait” this weekend.
IMAGE COURTESY PERISHABLE |
| |  Golf Balls from Heaven
The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the second annual South County Golf Ball Drop Raffle. To enter, purchase a $5 raffle ticket, which will have a numbered golf ball assigned to it. On Sunday at the South County Hot Air Balloon Festival, the golf balls will be dropped from 100 feet in the air onto the mini golf course near the University of Rhode Island baseball field. The ball that goes into, or is closest to, each of the 24 designated holes wins the prize for that hole. First place wins $1,500 cash; second through fifth win $500 cash; the remaining prizes are gift certificates. Proceeds will help to support the chamber’s tourism activities.
LOCATION: URI Athletic Fields, Route 138, Kingstown. Sunday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Joseph Iacoi (401) 783-2801. Admission to the balloon festival: $10 adults, $5 for children 14 and younger.
WEBSITE: www.skchamber.com.
CAPTION: Nothing says “hot” like a balloon festival in South County.
IMAGE COURTESY WHOFISH.COM |
| | Preview of a creature-feature
 “Little Shop of Horrors,” the rock musical made famous by its Broadway run and film adaptation, opens at the Theatre by the Sea this weekend. Take in a “preview” performance on Thursday or regular showings throughout the weekend. Aimee Turner will return this season as director of the musical, which tells the story of a florist with an unusual plant. Tim Robertson will serve as music director for a score that combines early rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop and Motown. The show will be choreographed by Ann Cooley, former line captain and choreographer for the Radio City Rockettes. Get your heart rate up with this show stopper that features as much fright as it does musical delight.
LOCATION: Theatre by the Sea, 364 Card’s Pond Road, Matunuck. Thursday, July 15, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for preview performances; tickets start at $39 for full performances. Tickets on sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during the hour prior to curtain of each show, online at the website, or by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587).
WEBSITE: www.theatrebythesea.com.
CAPTION: Theatre by the Sea presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” with two preview performances this Thursday.
IMAGE COURTESY THEATRE BY THE SEA |
| | Shakespearean skills
 The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre provides a three-week summer training program for high school students entitled Gamm Summer Intensive. The program focuses on speaking, acting and performing Shakespeare in order to help broaden acting skills. This weekend, the students of GSI 2010 will demonstrate what they’ve learned in three performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Gamm’s production of the classic love story is co-directed by Steve Kidd, Gamm intern Hannah Lennett and Gamm actor Tom Gleadow. Take a break from the summer heat to see what GSI students have accomplished.
LOCATION: The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information visit the website or contact Steve Kidd at steve@gammtheatre.org or (401) 723-4266 ext. 17.
WEBSITE: www.gammtheatre.org.
CAPTION: Enjoy this production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the middle of the summer.
IMAGE COURTESY THE GAMM THEATRE |
| | Celebrate summer in Wayland Square
 This weekend, the small urban hamlet known as Wayland Square will burst with events, activities and sales. On Friday and Saturday, the Wayland Square Sidewalk Sale will offer shoppers special deals and an array of goodies displayed along the street. The second annual East Side Block Party will take place on Sunday in front of the Whole Foods Market on Waterman Street. Live music from bands including The Ricecakes and Formal Action will provide entertainment, while attendees participate in contests, games, an ice cream social, raffle prizes, a visit from the Providence Roller Derby and much, much more.
LOCATION: Wayland Square, Providence and Whole Foods, 261 Waterman St., Providence. Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Wayland Square. Sunday, July 18, noon to 4 p.m.
WEBSITE: www.twitter.com/wholefoodsprov.
CAPTION: Follow the Twitter updates for all things concerning this fun-time event.
IMAGE COURTESY WHOLE FOODS |
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