5 Weekend Musts: The Nutcracker in Newport + More
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Get over that post-prandial sleepiness with a fantastic weekend of holiday fun. We've got the best of the best to jump-start the season.
Nutcracker Opens in Newport
Friday-Sunday The holiday classic comes to Newport once again starting this weekend. Enjoy one of Tchaikovsky’s best at one of Newport’s most romantic mansions, Rosecliff. Island Moving Co.'s 10th Annual Newport Nutcracker will be performed one week only, don’t miss this local tradition. Rosecliff Mansion, 670 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Tickets are $45-$85 and can be purchased at www.islandmovingco.org.
Newport Harbor Boat Parade
Friday The water’s too cold to swim, but certainly not off limits this holiday season. Come down to the Newport waterfront for an annual Holiday Harbor Lights Boat Parade. Prizes will be given out by Newport Harbormaster and community judges the boats with most elaborate and festive light designs. Watch the parade of boats circle the harbor from Newport Yacht Club, open to the public for the event, or from Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and other Newport waterfront spots. 6:15 p.m. Find out more here: www.gonewport.com.
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Friday The world-famous Trans Siberian Orchestra is putting on two shows, and two shows only, this Friday! This is a one-of-a-kind, over-the-top audio and video concert experience incorporating orchestral, classical, symphonic, and progressive rock into heavy rock operas. Get your tickets here soon before they sell-out! Dunkin' Donuts Center, One LaSalle Square, Providence.
Santa Visits Westerly
Friday Santa is coming to town! Meet him in downtown Westerly as he and others roll into Westerly via fire truck. Free lollipops and coloring books will be passed out to children. 6 p.m. Free Admission. High Street, Westerly. Find out more here: www.westerlychamber.org.
Ice Skating in Providence
Saturday-Sunday Providence’s Ice Skating Center will be opening this weekend. Grab your warm clothes and hit the ice and enjoy a winter wonderland for the family. Bank of America City Center, Two Kennedy Plaza, Providence. http://www.kennedyplaza.org/
Saturday Smokey Robinson, celebrating his 50th anniversary in the music business and the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, will be performing in Rhode Island. One of the most influential and popular figures in recent music history, this Grammy-winning, Motown giant will be a worthwhile performance. Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $40- 100. Get tickets here: www.twinriver.com/.
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Smokey Robinson in Lincoln
