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Performance Highlight

Rennie Harris Presents Rome & Jewels with FirstWorks

NOV . 18 : Named “ The most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America ” by the New Yorker , Rennie Harris restages his breakout masterpiece Rome & Jewels . A story of love , fear , violence and triumph , Rome & Jewels challenges preconceived notions of Shakespeare with a hip-hop journey through the streets of Philadelphia . The eveninglength production was groundbreaking globally , winning numerous awards as it explored racial , religious and economic questions through the lens of gang violence . Legendary choreographer Harris reinvents a timeless tale to embody the diverse African-Diasporic traditions of the past and to pave the way for innovative storytelling through dance . 8 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , 421-4278 , firstworks . org

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THRU OCT . 15 HopArts Studio Trail See pg . 44 for info .

Jeremy Denk Plays Mozart

14 Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads the RI Philharmonic Orchestra in its October program which includes Bach ’ s Orchestra Suite No . 3 , Mendelssohn ’ s Symphony No . 3 ( Scottish ) and Mozart ’ s exquisite Piano Concerto No . 22 featuring the brilliant pianist , Jeremy Denk . 8 p . m . Amica Rush Hour concert on Oct . 13 at 6:30 p . m . includes Mozart and Mendelssohn . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , tickets . riphil . org

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

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THRU OCT . 21 The Vampire

20 Circus An innovative and surreal fusion of cirque , theatre , comedy and cabaret , the Vampire Circus features off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobats from all over the globe . Just in time for Halloween , incredible acts of strength , balance and electrifying special effects will have you on the edge of your seat . 8 p . m . Stadium Theatre , 28 Monument Sq ., Woonsocket , stadiumtheatre . com

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THRU NOV . 17 Newport to Nashville Join the multiple musicians performing live music in an intimate setting at the Newport Playhouse Listening Room . 6 p . m . 102 Connell Hwy ., Newport , newportplay house . com

Colin Quinn : Small Talk

20 In his latest attempt at humor , Colin breaks down the one area he ’ s actually gifted in : personality . Mr . Quinn has been chatting it up with friends , family , municipal employ- ees and counter people for his whole life and now he can teach you how to stop sucking the energy out of the room . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com

Soggy Po Boys Exploring the vast

22 musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz , the New England seven-piece Soggy Po Boys play traditional Caribbean tunes as well as Meters funk , soul and brass band / street beat music . 3 p . m . Blackstone River Theatre , 549 Broad St ., Cumberland , riverfolk . org

Amy Grant Amy Grant was the

24 first contemporary Christian music artist to have a platinum record , to hit number one on the pop charts and to perform at the Grammy Awards . Since then , Grant has had a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter , author , television host and speaker . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , green wichodeum . com

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Al Di Meola – The Electric Years Guitar Legend Al Di Meola is among the top guitarists of our time . His ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , green wichodeum . com

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THRU NOV . 26 Hangmen It ’ s 1965 , and the death penalty has just been abolished in the UK . In a small town in northern England , everyone wants to know what Harry Wade , the second-best hangman in the country , has to say about it . From award-winning playwright and screenwriter Martin McDonagh , Hangmen is a criminally fun comedy and macabre delight . Visit the website for times . The Gamm Theatre , 1245 Jefferson Blvd ., Warwick , gammtheatre . org

Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen

4 Harvey Reid has been called a " giant of the steel strings " and " one of the true treasures of American acoustic music ." Considered to be one of the modern masters of the acoustic guitar , autoharp and six-string banjo , he ’ s joined by his wife , Joyce Andersen , on fiddle and vocals . 3 p . m . Blackstone River Theatre , 549 Broad St ., Cumberland , riverfolk . org

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Squirrel Nut Zippers – Jazz from the Back O ’ Town Jazz from the Back O ’ Town is an entertaining look at the birthplace of jazz – the prodigious musical New Orleans neighborhood called Back O ’ Town . The band performs the songs that inspired them , their own catalog favorites , plus orations on the musical history of one of America ' s most fascinating cities . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com

THRU DEC . 31 Trinity Rep ’ s

9 A Christmas Carol A timeless holiday tale of redemption and joy , Trinity Rep ’ s reimagined production of A Christmas Carol has been a beloved New England family tradition for more than forty-five years . Trinity Repertory Company , 201 Washington St ., Providence , trinityrep . com

THRU DEC . 3 Big The Musical

9 Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it . Come see Big The Musical , a funfor-all-ages theatrical presentation of the classic film . Jenks Auditorium , 350 Division St ., Pawtucket , thecommunityplayers . net

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Event Highlight

RISD Craft

THRU NOV . 19 The Shape of Things The Shape of Things visual arts exhibit . Noon – 7 p . m . The Lindemann Performing Arts Center , 144 Angell St ., Providence , arts . brown . edu

Debussy ’ s La Mer Conductor Morihiko Nakahara leads the RI Phil-

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harmonic Orchestra in its November program which includes Gabriella Smith ’ s Tumblebird Contrails , Britten ’ s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes , Debussy ’ s sensuous La Mer and Korngold ’ s Violin Concerto featuring violinist Randall Goosby . 8 p . m . Open rehearsal for concert on Nov . 10 is at 5:30 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , tickets . riphil . org

OCT . 7 : RISD Craft features handmade fine art and design work by more than 130 RISD alumni and students . Viewers have an opportunity to engage with makers while finding unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items such as jewelry , furniture and ceramics at the juried sale . 10 a . m . – 4 p . m . Benefit Street ( between Waterman and Hopkins streets ), Providence , 709-8585 , risdcraft . com

PHOTO COURTESY OF JO SITTENFELD .

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