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during the Unbound Art Book Fair! Designers, artists, RISD students, publishers and print enthusiasts will gather to view cutting-edge and indie zines, artist’ s books, experimental printed matter and more. Free. 11 a. m.– 5 p. m. RISD’ s Fleet Library, 15 Westminster St., Providence, unbound. risd. edu
FOOD
Ä‘ An Evening of Alton Brown’
APR. 19
The creator and host of some of television’ s most iconic programs, including“ Good Eats,”“ Iron Chef America” and“ Cutthroat Kitchen,” is coming to Providence for a memorable night of food, science, humor and a whole lot of heart. Audiences can expect live demonstrations, music and plenty of mayhem as Brown maintains his signature spontaneous edge. 7 p. m. Visit website for ticket prices. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, thevetsri. com
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ANIMALS
à Party for the Planet
APR. 21 – 22
The perfect way to celebrate Earth Day is by doing our part to preserve it. Party for the Planet at the Roger Williams Park Zoo is one way to do just that! Learn how to be green at educational stations and zookeeper talks as The Unlikely Strummers provide gentle ukelele music and costumed characters take pictures with kiddos. Activities are included with zoo admission. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 100 Elmwood Ave., Providence, rwpzoo. org
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FASHION
À Trashion Fashion Show
APR. 23
Instead of posh pieces representing the latest fashion trends, this show takes an environmentally friendly approach: All the items are made from trash! Models will strut down the runway wearing upcycled outfits or clothing made from recycled materials. 7 – 9 p. m. $ 15. United Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly, unitedtheatre. org
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BLADES OF GLORY
Ñ Stars on Ice’
APR. 29
See the top skaters in the world— including Olympic gold medalists Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu— perform during“ Stars on Ice.” Arrive early to watch the skaters warm up on the ice and take in a Q & A session with two of the cast members. After the show, stick around to meet and mingle with the skaters. 7 p. m. Visit website for ticket prices. Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq., Providence, amica mutualpavilion. com 🆁
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PHOTOGRAPHY( CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT): COURTESY OF DISCOVER NEWPORT; COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT +/ JAMES MOES; COURTESY OF RISD / LUISA MARIA HEINDL; COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN;
COURTESY OF STARS ON ICE / DANIELLE EARL; COURTESY OF PUBLICREATIVES; COURTESY OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO; COURTESY OF PMC MEDIA GROUP; COURTESY OF NEWPORT CLASSICAL / RACHEL TINES.
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