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midwinter reset— come feel inspired, reconnected and swept away by sound and emotion. 7:30 p. m. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2025-2026-season / romanticrevelations

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A Midsummer Night’ s Dream In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: The marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to( almost) everyone’ s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare’ s most popular play will enchant you. Visit website for times. Robert E. Will Theatre, University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, web. uri. edu / theatre / current-season

MARCH

2 – MAY 31

Spring Art & Design Classes at RISD Continuing Education Create, experiment and grow with RISD Continuing Education. Art and design courses for adults and teens are offered in person and online for flexible learning s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n

anywhere. Spring 2026 classes run through May 31; registration opens January 20. Providence, Barrington and Westerly; visit website for locations and to register, ce. risd. edu

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Tchaikovsky’ s Fourth Conductor Marcelo Lehninger leads the RI Philharmonic Orchestra in its March program which includes Missy Mazzoli’ s These Worlds In Us, Tchaikovsky’ s fiery Fourth Symphony and Beethoven’ s youthful First Piano Concerto featuring pianist Joyce Yang. 7:30 p. m.; Amica Rush Hour concert on March 13 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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Boldness Unbound Feel music like never before— bold, surprising and deeply moving. Cynthia Yeh ignites the stage in Eternal Rhythm, a percussion-driven thrill ride of sound and sensation. Then, Ives’ Symphony No. 2 blends Americana with innovation, creating a heartfelt, unexpected journey. Let these works stir your spirit and spark your imagination. 7:30 p. m. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2025-2026-season / boldness-unbound

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Revelations

FEB. 14: Step into a night of beauty, connection and emotional depth at the newly restored Zeiterion! This concert offers a powerful midwinter reset— a chance to pause and feel something real. Barber’ s playful overture sets the tone, followed by Coleridge-Taylor’ s soulful Violin Concerto, an overlooked masterpiece brought vividly to life by Jesse Holstein. Tchaikovsky’ s Winter Dreams closes the evening with tender memories and quiet magic. Whether you seek serenity, inspiration or a spark of joy, this evening will leave you renewed and reconnected. Come as you are and leave transformed by music that speaks straight to the heart. 7:30 p. m. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org

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