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The Haunt , A Wedding in Deadwoodville
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thrilling dancing . Share the enchantment and joy with your loved ones this season and see for yourself why audiences love The Nutcracker . Citizens Bank Opera House , 539 Washington St ., Boston , MA , bostonballet . org / RI dec .
Squirrel Nut Zippers : Christmas Caravan
5 The Squirrel Nut Zippers ’ Christmas Caravan Tour returns , blending heartwarming ballads and lively dance tunes with a 1920s jazz and klezmer vibe . Featuring holiday classics and hits from their Christmas Caravan album , this unique show , led by Jimbo Mathus , creates a festive , speakeasy-like atmosphere and sells out nationwide . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com
Artists ’ Exchange ’ s Seventeenth 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 ’ Exchange , 50 Rolfe Sq ., Cranston , artists-exchange . org
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8 The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight presents an epic ninecal structure , they figure they should be able to make some music that reflects a society they ’ d actually like to live in . Like , right now . In this musical . Wilbury Theatre Group , 475 Valley St ., Providence , thewilburygroup . org
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THRU DEC . 7 “ Sesame Street Live ! Say Hello ” Elmo , Abby Cadabby , Cookie Monster , and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello ! At “ Sesame Street Live ! Say Hello ,” sing , dance and play alongside your favorite furry friends , all while you follow Elmo ’ s puppy , Tango , in a fun game of hide and seek . Fri . 6 p . m ., Sat . 10 a . m .– 3p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , thevetsri . com
THRU DEC . 7 A Christmas Concert
6 with Ayla Brown Jingle all the way to our festive holiday concert featuring the talented Ayla Brown , country music star and Country 102.5 morning show host . Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree as Ayla performs your favorite holiday classics and a special original Christmas song . From toe-tapping covers to heartwarming originals , Ayla ’ s music will have you feeling merry and bright . So don ’ t be a Grinch , join us for a magical evening of music and storytelling that will sleigh your holiday season . 8 p . m . Hopkinton Center for the Arts , 98 Hayden Rowe St ., Hopkinton , MA , hopartscenter . org
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THRU DEC . 22 NOISE
5 NOISE follows a group of musicians who agree that society isn ’ t working . Since civilization is found in its earliest form in musity-minute concert , breathing beautiful dark energy into legendary rock and metal . In ethereal candlelit settings , this band of fourteen classical musicians unleashes effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion . 8 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , thevetsri . com
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URI Symphony Orchestra and Chorus The University of Rhode Island Symphony Orchestra and University Chorus performing a joint performance , featuring a tribute to British composer Gustav Holst . URI Fine Arts Center , 105 Upper College Rd ., Kingston , web . uri . edu / music
Performance Highlight
The Haunt , A Wedding in Deadwoodville
OCT . 18 – 27 : Nestled deep in the Hopkinton woods , Deadwoodville has been home to the living dead since 1715 and is notorious for its grotesque and peculiar citizens . This season , we invite you to experience a Deadwoodville wedding . Wander the woods of our town on a guided tour as you witness residents preparing for the big day . Experience the darkness of a wedding beyond the grave and the bizarre underworld that lurks in the shadows awaiting your arrival . The Haunt is co-sponsored by and proceeds support the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the Metrowest YMCA . MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center , 45 East St ., Hopkinton , MA , wickedhaunt . org
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