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Ride of the Valkyries! Conductor Christian Reif leads the RI Philharmonic in its November program which includes Wagner’ s Ride of the Valkyries, Dvořák’ s The Wood Dove, Ravel’ s La Valse and Clara Schumann’ s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Estefan Iatcekiw. 7:30 p. m. Amica Rush Hour concert on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p. m. will be the same program. The VETS, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, tickets. riphil. org
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Dallahan— Music from Scotland Forged out of the traditional music scenes of Scotland and Ireland— yet influenced by the sounds of the Balkans, North America and beyond— Dallahan have spent over a decade travelling to twenty-five countries and have earned five nominations for Folk Band of the Year. 3 p. m. Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, brtri. org
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Winter at WAM Welcome winter and the holidays with new art, musical
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performances and events throughout the season. The museum is transformed with trees and holiday decor inspired by the current exhibitions on display. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, worcesterart. org
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Novos Caminhos— Music from Brazil Performing mostly original music but inspired by choro and samba, seven-string guitarist Igor Souza and ten-string mandolinist Ian Coury have played with Brazil’ s biggest. Two of the most dynamic virtuosos of the new generation of Brazilian musicians at ages twenty-three and twenty-four, concerts are a journey that bridges cultures. 3 p. m. Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, brtri. org
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’ 80s Night Out with A Flock of Seagulls and Men Without Hats Relive the’ 80s with A Flock of Seagulls, MTV icons behind“ I
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Ran( So Far Away),” and Men Without Hats, led by Ivan Doroschuk. Expect new wave nostalgia, iconic hair and irresistibly catchy hits performed live with the same high-energy edge that made them MTV legends. Doors open at 7 p. m., performance starts at 8 p. m. Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, greenwichodeum. com
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Cabaret URI Theatre presents Cabaret, a Tony Award-winning musical set in 1930s Berlin, where romance, dazzling performances and political unrest collide as the rise of the Nazi regime threatens a carefree
world. 7:30 p. m.; 2 p. m. on both Sundays. Robert E. Will Theatre, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, uri. edu / theatre
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Artists ' Exchange 19th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Steal away a few moments during the hectic holiday season to gather with friends and family to engage in an old-world craft... be creative, sneak some candy and have fun! Enjoy 20 percent off class registrations, raffles, tasty treats, grab bags, face painting, holiday photo stations, artisan craft sales and more. Costumes welcome! 9 a. m.– 5 p. m. Artists’
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St. Mary Academy— Bay View presents Mary Poppins
NOV. 6 – 7: This November, St. Mary Academy— Bay View proudly presents Mary Poppins. Step into a world where anything can happen if you let it, as Bay View’ s talented student performers bring this beloved story to life on stage. Filled with unforgettable music, lively dancing, heart, humor and a little bit of magic, Mary Poppins is a joyful celebration of family, imagination and discovering the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Bay View this November for a practically perfect production for audiences of all ages.
St. Mary Academy— Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Ave., Riverside, bayviewacademy. org
Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq., Cranston, artists-exchange. org / events
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Martin Sexton Celebrating twenty-five years of Live Wide Open, Martin Sexton brings his multi-octave voice and electric stage presence to life, mixing fan favorites with surprises. Known for reducing rooms to silence before soaring into falsetto, Sexton’ s shows are known to move audiences to tears, a true“ incendiary live” experience. Doors open at 7 p. m., performance starts at 8 p. m. Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, greenwichodeum. com
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