Five Great Things to Do in Rhode Island This Weekend—November 26, 2021

50th Holiday Pottery and Art Sale -- South County Art Association

November 26, 2021 - December 19, 2021

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of South County Art Association’s Annual Holiday Pottery and Art Sale. 

The variety of styles, number of participating artists, and unique items for sale lends to a variety of extraordinary artwork that will be available there. Each year the dedicated staff and volunteers transform the historic Helme House Gallery into a dazzling holiday gift store, selling the work of more than 90 artist members. The artists represented range from talented hobbyists to seasoned professionals and come from all over the state of Rhode Island. 

Thousands of visitors visit the sale annually to shop for one-of-a-kind items to be given as gifts or a present for themselves. The Holiday Sale has something for everyone; handmade pottery, cards, small framed prints, paintings, jewelry, ornaments, stocking stuffers, woodwork and as well as their famous mug wall. SCAA keeps the atmosphere homespun with a touch of fun. Buy a handmade ceramic mug and get your 'mug shot’ taken! 

Volunteers are on hand to tell you about the artists and how they created their work. Their mission is to convey that each item being sold is handcrafted with love by a local artist.

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Helm House Gallery
2587 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02881

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday Shop RI is a holiday shopping showcase featuring more than 165 local businesses.

These include: entrepreneurs, artists, Farm Fresh RI, Social Venture Enterprises, veterans, minority-owned, and disability-owned businesses — and it’s one of the places to shop small in RI.

This event is free for the whole family. There is no admission fee or cost for parking.

Saturday, November 27, 9 AM to 4 PM
Crowne Plaza, Warwick

Organized by a collaboration of the Small Business Administration, Center for Women and Enterprise, Veterans Business Outreach Center, and the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Vineyards Are Waiting

It's a good weekend for wine.

Whether you want to get some fresh air and walk around Rhode Island's great outdoors, or want to get cozy sitting inside with friends and family, there are plenty of wineries to visit throughout the state.

Decompress from Thanksgiving, get a head start on some holiday shopping, or maybe just explore a part of the state -- and small business -- you haven't visited before.

Check out a list of Rhode Island's wineries here. 

Take in Holiday Lights

Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo – an all new walk-through experience just in time for the holidays.

Join the zoo on select nights November 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022, for a dazzling light display through the Zoo featuring festive larger-than-life luminous displays and over 1.5 million illuminated lights!

On show nights, the experience runs 5:00 – 9:30 pm. Tickets are timed-entry and available for purchase online only. Reserve tickets and learn more at rwpzoo.org/holidaylights.

DATES: November 26 - 28; December 2 - 5; and December 9 - January 2

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open rain or shine. No refunds or rescheduling. 

Holiday Pops

There’s no better way to experience the joy and magic of the holidays than with The Ocean State Pops Orchestra!

This Sunday at 3 PM, celebrate the season with holiday selections performed by the 60-piece Orchestra at the dazzling and historic Saint Ann Arts & Cultural Center.

Dr. Brian Cardany will conduct a Holiday Pops program filled with high energy, familiar carols, and holiday warmth. 

The setting for this concert is the stunning Saint Ann Arts & Cultural Center in Woonsocket, RI, which will be arrayed in its best Christmas decor. Constructed in the French Renaissance style, this former Catholic church is dubbed "The Sistine Chapel of North America." It is adorned with the largest collection of frescos in North America, meticulously executed to perfection by the Italian artist Guido Nincheri.

The Ocean State Pops Orchestra looks forward to welcoming you to this special evening, featuring great music in a stunning and historic venue.

Tickets: $25 online / $30 at the door (+ fee)

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

In accordance with the policies of concert venues across Rhode Island, all patrons, including children, attending performances must either show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (at least 14 days have passed since the final dose), proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken in the prior 72 hours, or proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken in the prior six (6) hours.

All patrons, regardless of vaccination status, must always wear masks over their nose and mouth while inside the venue. Details may be revisited or revised based on CDC guidance and the evolving circumstances of the pandemic. If on the day of the performance you are experiencing any illness, or have been instructed to quarantine, please stay home.

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