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p. m. for all divisions. Providence Country Day School, 660 Waterman Ave., East Providence, providence countryday. org
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Romantic Chopin Music Director Ruth Reinhardt begins the New Year by leading the RI Philharmonic in R. Strauss’ Don Juan, Shostakovich’ s Symphony No. 1 and Chopin’ s Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring pianist Alessio Bax and students from the RI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. 7:30 p. m. Open rehearsal for concert on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p. m. The VETS, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, tickets. riphil. org
26 – 31
Death Becomes Her Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film. It tells the story of two best frenemies who would do anything to look eternally fabulous and one-up each other … even take a secret potion that’ s to die for. Visit the website for times. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri. org / deathbecomesher
27 – MAR. 18
Cyrano The only thing preventing Cyrano de Bergerac from being a leading man is his debilitating insecurity. Cyrano quietly pines for the brilliant, beautiful and kind Roxanne. Enter
Christian, a handsome soldier, who enlists Cyrano to ghostwrite love letters to Roxanne, leading to unexpected consequences. Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence, trinityrep. com / cyrano
FEBRUARY
11 – MAR. 21
Mother Russia It’ s 1992 in the country formerly known as the Soviet Union, and the Cold War’ s gone lukewarm. Two old friends— once aspiring KGB agents, now struggling to adapt to the new regime— find work spying on an ex-pop star and absolutely nothing goes according to plan. Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence, trinityrep. com / russia
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RISD Craft 150th Celebration A special two-day edition of RISD Craft in honor of RISD’ s 150th, featuring handmade fine art and design by 150 RISD alumni, students, faculty and staff. Engage with makers, enjoy creative demonstrations and more while finding unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items. Free and open to the public. 10 a. m.– 4 p. m. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence, risdcraft. com
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHT
Worcester Art Museum presents " Beasts of Legend: Animals in East Asian Art "
NOV. 21 – FEB. 21: Sharpen your claws and roar with pride: dragons, tigers and monkeys are coming to the Worcester Art Museum this fall.
“ Beasts of Legend’’ explores the legacy of three iconic animals in East Asian cultures throughout history and into the present day. The exhibition will span seven centuries of art including paintings, sculptures, puppets, textiles and works on paper. Discover the dragon’ s associations with wisdom and sovereignty through Chinese imperial robes, Japanese woodblock prints and screens and Korean hanging scrolls. Explore the tiger as the embodiment of courage and protection with puppets and auspiciously decorated clothing. And learn the story of Sun Wukong— the Monkey King— a trickster, hero and supernatural helper whose story resonates across cultures and has been continually reimagined to this day. Among the works on view will be a new large-scale painting by Taiwanese American artist Mu Pan. Commissioned by the Worcester Art Museum for Beasts of Legend, the painting will focus on the theme of the monkey, incorporating animal imagery from multiple literary traditions and works of martial arts fiction.
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, worcesterart. org
PHOTO COURTESY OF WORCESTER ART MUSEUM.
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