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treats !) for your loved ones . 2 – 4 p . m . $ 15 . Bittersweet Farm , 923 Division Rd ., East Greenwich , bittersweetfarmri . com
THEATER
Ǎ ‘ Ray Rickman — Civil Rights Kid ’
FEB . 12
In this powerful one-man presentation , activist Ray Rickman talks about his experiences during the Civil Rights movement . From his city-wide walkouts to marching alongside Civil Rights icon James Meredith , this vivid chronicle will explore a significant moment in American history . 7 – 9:30 p . m .
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Visit website for tickets . $ 20 – $ 30 . Courthouse Center for the Arts , 3481 Kingstown Rd ., West Kingston , courthousearts . org
FESTIVAL
Ä Newport Winter Festival
FEB . 14 – 23
The Newport Winter Festival is back with ten days of exciting events . You can choose your favorite chili in the chili cook-off , jam out to Elton John tribute band Bennie and the Jets , take in spectacular science experiments at the Fire & Ice Mad Science Show , learn about snakes and lizards at the Rainforest Reptile Show and more . Enjoy all the family fun , music , entertainment and festive activities . Visit website for dates , prices and tickets . For more details on what to do at the Newport Winter Festival , head to page 65 of our winter guide feature . Various locations throughout Newport , newportwinterfestival . com
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KIDS
À Providence Children ’ s Film Festival
FEB . 14 – 23
Introduce kiddos to the magic of cinema with ten days of film
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See sparks fly in this evening overflowing with chemistry , laughter and mystery . Watch as four strangers take the stage blindfolded , relying solely on their wit and charisma to win each other over . The audience is allowed to spice things up with a mix of bold , deep questions ! 7 p . m . $ 25 . Comedy Connection , 39 Warren Ave ., East Providence , ricomedy connection . com
ART
‘ Donna Bassin : Portraits of the Precarious Earth ’
THROUGH MAY 5
In response to the environmental crisis and its psychological impact , Donna Bassin ’ s exhibit , which opened Jan . 29 , captures Earth ’ s vulnerability and immense loss of nature through powerful , photo-based landscapes . Wed .– Sat . 11 a . m .– 4 p . m .; Sun . noon – 4 p . m . $ 8 –$ 15 . The Newport Art Museum , 76 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , newportartmuseum . org 🆁
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PHOTOGRAPHY ( CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT ): COURTESY OF RI VEGFEST / AMPERSAND CREATIVE CO .; COURTESY OF ROOMFUL OF BLUES ; DISCOVER NEWPORT ; |
COURTESY OF BENNIE AND THE JETS TRIBUTE BAND ; COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE CHILDREN ’ S FILM FESTIVAL ; COURTESY OF COURTHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS ; GETTY IMAGES . |