Suggested events for
the Holiday Celebrations Period
From the December
20-21, 2008 weekend through the
January 3-4, 2009
weekend
SEASON’S GREETINGS
FROM BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY!
Celebrate the
festive Holiday Season with great entertainment
The traditions of the Holiday Season
come alive through the magic of live and local entertainment happenings
around Rhode Island’s historic Blackstone River Valley over the
Christmas and New Year holiday period between December 20-January 4.
Experience fun and festive acts on
stage and in concert close to home, each with Holiday Season themed
selections performed in amongst the cultural heritage of the Northern
Rhode Island region.
Holiday ballet
Friday through Sunday, December 19-21,
Stadium Theatre at Monument Square, Woonsocket, RI presents the
holiday classic The Nutcracker performed by the Heritage
Ballet.
See this rendition of
the story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a
fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.
Shows are December 19 at 10:15 am,
December 20 at 7:30 pm and December 21 at 2 pm. Tickets at $20, $25 and
$30.
Call the box office for
tickets at 401-762-4545 or visit the website at
www.stadiumtheatre.com
Seasonal melodies
Sunday, December 21, at 2:30 pm, the
historic Chepachet Free Will
Baptist Church, 1213 Putnam
Pike, Glocester, RI presents a holiday Music at the Meeting House
Concert offering an Old Time Christmas Celebration in song.
Hear local musicians perform several
seasonal tunes inside this 1821 built meeting house, which was built
similar to the early 19th century meeting houses found in
other historic New England villages.
For more about the
concert contact 401-568-3771 or go to the web at
www.chepachetfreewill.org
Ring in 2009 in style!
With residents and visitors eager to
welcome 2009, come and join the excitement of one of the Blackstone
River Valley’s premiere entertainment destinations, Chan’s Eggrolls &
Jazz, 267 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI.
Wednesday evening, December 31,
starting at 9 pm, celebrate with Chan’s annual New Year’s Eve Party.
Festivities include buffet, hats, noisemakers, dancing and midnight
champagne toast.
Also featured on stage is a crowd
favorite Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, the Connecticut based
rock/alternatives/blues guitarist and group that has been on the area
music scene since the early 1980’s.
Make reservations early
for this spectacular New Year’s welcome by calling 401-765-1900 or visit
their website at
www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL
INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS, DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS AND DETAILS ON EACH
EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE
CALL EACH EVENT CONTACT DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST LATEST UPDATES!
Also, visit
www.tourblackstone.com
for more daily events and visitor information.
Questions and comments on the
Blackstone River Valley can be e-mailed at
BVTourism@aol.com
For a complete listing of all events
happening throughout the year in the Blackstone River Valley, visit our
Calendar of Events on the web at
www.eventblackstone.com
This interactive website
is freshly updated daily and offers direct links to detailed information
on each public event posted in the Calendar of Events.
Additional visitor information is
available from the Blackstone Valley RI Visitor Center, located at 175
Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Telephone 401-724-2200. The Visitor
Center hours are Mondays-Saturdays 10 am-5 pm and Sundays 1-5 pm.
Traveler Information Centers also
located inside Blackstone River State Park, off Interstate Route 295
north, Lincoln, RI and at the Museum of Work & Culture at Market Square,
Woonsocket, RI. Call 401-724-2200 for locations and directions.
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