Back for the second year at the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Art Providence Holiday Show promises to delight holiday shoppers, art collectors, and interior designers alike.
The show, happening December 8th and 9th at the Rhode Island Convention Center, replaces the former RISD Holiday Sale, broadening the event to include artists of all backgrounds. Show producers Laura Burkett and Sue Fracke joined GoLocal LIVE’s Chelsea Guay to discuss the event and it's importance to the Rhode Island community.
"The event is a vibrant celebration of art, craft, and design that features high caliber work of approximately 200 artists from throughout New England, New York, New Jersey and beyond," noted Burkett. "Categories include ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, drawing, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood."
New to the event this year is the addition of the Early Stage Artist Program (ESAP), which facilitates show participation for up to 24 artists, makers, and designers who have been selling their work in public forums for less than 5 years.
Much of the discussion on GoLocal LIVE - WATCH ABOVE - was about what we can expect at the event as well as the many vendors and items that will be present.
The event is kid-friendly with free admission for those 12 and under and special print-making activities available at the Kids' Corner. For more information and event schedules click here.
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First Fridays Featuring Zan Berry's The Alternative Cello at The Music Mansion
In this unique event, three local cellists, Zan Berry (Finalist for 2019 Artist-in-Residence), Laura Cetilia, and Adrienne Taylor, will perform sets of original music aimed at expanding the boundaries and expectations of the contemporary cello.
Although all three performers have a background in Western Classical cello performance, they hope to shine new light on the instrument through a program that includes experimental improvisations between cello and voice, original compositions exploring new terrain on the solo cello, and alternative folk songs for cello and voice.
Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops will perform their signature Sleigh Ride, as well as other Holiday classics, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites.
Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long to bring this special performance to a close.
Deck The Trunks With Food Truck Follies at Frerichs Farm
December is certainly a special time at Frerichs Farm. Stroll through the atmosphere, pick the perfect tree, sip some hot cider, enjoy the food trucks, and participate or enjoy our first ever Holiday Trunk Trimming Contest.
Songs of Darkness & Light: A Family Holiday Concert at RISD Museum
Community MusicWorks presents its third-annual family holiday concert - “Songs of Darkness & Light,” a musical celebration of the winter solstice. CMW’s resident ensemble - the MusicWorks Collective - will be joined by acclaimed storyteller Val Tutson in a reading of Marion Dane Bauer’s The Longest Night, complete with musical illustrations by Bach, Holst, Vivaldi, and more.
In Bauer’s award-winning children’s book, woodland creatures attempt to “bring back the sun” on the longest night of the year… but only the chickadee and its gentle song can persuade the light to return, reminding us of the hopeful power of music.
Author Marion Dane Bauer and illustrator Ted Lewin will be present to sign books after the show — a great holiday gift idea
The spirit of Christmas comes alive with the magic of the Arcade at the holidays.
The market will occur every Sunday throughout the month of December, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with food and gift vendors. Shop locally for the holidays and enjoy plenty of family fun.
"An Old-Fashioned Christmas" at the Hearthside House
The event will feature holiday music performances, volunteers in period attire, Santa Claus and decorations throughout the mansion.
Tours continue on Sunday between 2 p.m and 6 p.m. when the G-notes, the Gordon School a cappella ensemble of students all under the age of 14, welcome visitors with their holiday carols. Acoustic guitar and harp music will also be featured throughout the afternoon.
