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Lúnasa – Irish Solstice Celebration

8 Lúnasa uses melodic interweaving of wind and string instruments pairing flutes , fiddle , whistle and pipes in breathtaking arrangements . Universally acclaimed as one of the best Irish bands in the world , they bring their Irish Winter Solstice Celebration to Rhode Island . 7 p . m . Blackstone River Theatre , 549 Broad St ., Cumberland , riverfolk . org

Martin Sexton Martin Sexton ' s songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs , Parenthood , 8 Masters of Sex , Sprung and in numerous films , though it ' s his incendiary live show , honest lyrics and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com

THRU DEC . 24 It ’ s A Wonderful Life : A Live Radio Play

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Handel ’ s Messiah Hear your RI Philharmonic Orchestra

10 with the Providence Singers , conducted by Patrick Dupré Quigley and featuring soloists Kathryn Mueller , Emily Marvosh , John Matthew Myers and Nicholas Newton , 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

THRU DEC . 16 ‘ Twas the Night Before Christmas

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The Edwards Twins presents The Ultimate Christmas Variety Show See pg . 50 for info .

Odeum Comedy Presents Pete Correale : Authentic

15 Pete Correale has performed on numerous late night TV shows such as The Tonight Show , Late Show with David Letterman and Conan as well as filming three of his own one-hour television comedy specials . 8 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com

THRU JUNE 2 Fantasy , Myth , Legend : Imagining the

16 Past in Works on Paper since 1750 This exhibition explores how artists from the mid-

1700s to today have engaged with the cultural legacy of prehistoric , ancient and medieval Western European history . Thirty prints , drawings and photos offer a range of perspectives on how imagining the past becomes a tool for shaping the present . Tues .– Wed . and Fri .– Sun . 10 a . m .– 5 p . m ., Thurs . noon – 8 p . m . RISD Museum , 20 North Main St ., Providence , risd museum . org

Performance Highlight

Providence Ballet Theatre Presents ‘ Twas the Night Before Christmas

DEC . 15 – 16 : This holiday tradition is brought to life on stage this year celebrating its 200th anniversary of the poem . Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore ' s classic poem , the stage is transformed with visions of sugar plums , prancing reindeer , swirling snow and a magical appearance by jolly St . Nick . A cast of professional dancers and local children create a fun-filled holiday performance that is perfect for all ages . Fri . 7:30 p . m ., Sat . 2 p . m . Roberts Hall , Rhode Island College , 600 Mt . Pleasant Ave ., Providence , 861-4842 , providenceballet . com

PHOTOGRAPH : KELLY COLUCCI .

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