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PHOTO COURTESY OF AYOUNG YU BANNISTER GALLERY , RIC
New Explorations in Mediascapes and Memoryscapes at the RIC Bannister Gallery
Performance Highlight
The State Ballet of Rhode Island presents Coppélia
NOV . 25 – 26 : Kick off your holiday season with a Rhode Island traditions Herci Marsden ’ s Coppélia , a witty and enchanting love story with a toy shop of dancing dolls and a dash of magic . With the beautiful music of Leo Delibes , you enter the world of the feisty Swanhilda , her pompous Frantz and a mysterious toy maker . Coppélia is a ballet that will tickle you with laughter and entertain you as it has entertained audiences for more than 150 years . Get your tickets early to SBRI ’ s cultural treasure . 2 p . m . The Historic Park Theatre , 848 Park Ave ., Cranston , stateballet . com , theparkri . com
Performance Highlight
Edwards Twins Presents the Ultimate Variety Show
NOV . 12 : Remember all the wonderful Holiday Variety shows we all grew up on in the ‘ 70s and ‘ 80s ? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas ’ number one impersonators of all time . All your favorite legendary superstars come alive in the Ultimate Variety Show : Sonny and Cher , Neil Diamond , Johnny Mathis , Rod Stewart , Bette Midler , Barbra Streisand , Andrea Bocelli , Tom Jones , and many more hosted by Anthony and Eddie Edwards , all in one show . 8 p . m . The Historic Park Theatre , 848 Park Ave ., Cranston , theedwardstwins . com
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