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THRU DEC . 13 The Wheeler School ’ s
12 Dance Showcase The Wheeler School ’ s Winter Dance Showcase . 7 p . m . Wheeler Memorial Hall , 216 Hope St ., Providence , wheelerschool . org / arts / performing-arts
Handel ’ s Messiah A Sunday matinee — perfect for the
15 whole family . Hear your RI Philharmonic Orchestra with the Providence Singers , conducted by Christine Noel and featuring soloists Eleonore Cockerham , Tamara Mumford , Thomas Cooley and Douglas Williams , as they perform music ’ s most powerful message of faith , Handel ’ s Messiah . 3 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , tickets . riphil . org
Scott Bradlee ’ s Postmodern Jukebox
15 Scott Bradlee ’ s Postmodern Jukebox revives classic genres like ragtime , swing , and doo wop with modern hits . The show will visit forty cities throughout the country , blending timeless music with vibrant , vintage-themed performances . Experience the magic live — dressing vintage is encouraged . 7 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com
The Wheeler School ’ s Winter Choral Concert
17 The Wheeler School hosts its Winter Choral Concert . 6 p . m . Isenberg Auditorium at the Wheeler School , 216 Hope St ., Providence , wheelerschool . org / arts / performing-arts
THRU DEC . 29 The Nutcracker
19 Ballet RI presents The Nutcracker . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , balletri . org
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THRU JAN . 19 Girls and Boys
2 Visit the website for dates and times . 1245 Jefferson Blvd ., Warwick , gammtheatre . org
THRU FEB . 19 Winter Classes at the Artists ’ Exchange
2 Artists ’ Exchange offers fun , engaging and enriching classes with options for ages five through teen and adult . Learn a new skill in fun yet intensive classes . Artists ’ Exchange ’ s winter 2024 classes run January through February . Visit the website for descriptions , pricing and more . Artists ’ Exchange , 50 Rolfe Sq ., Cranston , artists-exchange . org
THRU JAN . 18 Spano Conducts
17 Beethoven ’ s Eroica For his first concert as principal conductor , Robert Spano begins the new year by leading the RI Philharmonic Orchestra in Beethoven ’ s mighty Eroica Symphony , Jennifer Higdon ’ s All Things Majestic , and Shostakovich ’ s rousing Festive Overture . Amica Rush Hour concert Fri . 6:30 p . m ., Sat . 7:30 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , tickets . riphil . org
Performance Highlight
The State Ballet of Rhode Island ’ s Coppelia
DEC . 13 – 14 : Rhode Island ’ s first ballet company celebrates sixty-five seasons with its founding prima ballerina Herci Marsden . A local tradition since 1962 , the company opens with its ballet Coppelia , a comical and enchanting love story for the entire family to enjoy . With the beautiful music of Leo Delibes , follow the character Swanhilda as she makes believe she is the Coppelia doll that comes to life . This fun-filled ballet will entertain and tickle guests with laughter as it has for more than 150 years . The Nazarian Center , Rhode Island College , 600 Mt . Pleasant Ave ., Providence , 334-2560 , stateballet . com
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STATE BALLET .
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