The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 1.2024
The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 1.2024
CityState : To-Do List l By Edelinda Baptista
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1 / 23 – 28
Ain ’ t Too Proud at Providence Performing Arts Center
WHAT : Get immersed into the life of the Temptations during Ain ’ t Too Proud , featuring Tony-winning dance moves and Grammy-winning music including “ My Girl ,” “ Get Ready ” and “ Just My Imagination .” Explore themes of brotherhood , loyalty and betrayal throughout the R & B group ’ s extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit ( during a decade of civil unrest in the United States ) all the way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . Visit the website for times . $ 38 –$ 85 . WHERE : 220 Weybosset St ., Providence . MORE INFO : 421-2787 , ppacri . org .
PHOTOGRAPHY ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ): COURTESY OF PPAC / 2023 EMILIO MADRID ; COURTESY OF THE COAST GUARD HOUSE ; COURTESY OF DISCOVER NEWPORT .
1 / 1 Polar Plunge
WHAT : Dive into the frigid ocean for a good cause during the twentieth annual Polar Plunge at Easton ’ s ( First ) Beach . Proceeds support A Wish Come True , which grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts . Arrive early for parking ; the plunge takes place at noon . Donate online , in person , on the phone or by mail . WHERE : Easton ’ s Beach , 175 Memorial Blvd ., Newport . MORE INFO : 846-0028 , awish . org .
Ongoing
Coast Guard House Igloos
WHAT : Bring up to eight of your foodie friends to the Coast Guard House for dinner in a designer-decorated snow globe with gorgeous views of the ocean . Entrees , including steamed lobster and seared scallops , are sure to keep you toasty . $ 100 rental charge for three hours , $ 25 minimum spend per guest . WHERE : Coast Guard House , 40 Ocean Rd ., Narragansett . MORE INFO : 789-0700 , thecoastguardhouse . com .
30 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l JANUARY 2024