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THEATER
à Angels in America
THROUGH OCT. 19 Set in New York City during the height of the AIDS pandemic, Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika explores sex, religion, politics and family during the Reagan era. Tony Kushner’ s Pulitzer Prizeand Tony Award-winning play is sure to leave audience members in awe while pulling at their heartstrings. $ 68 –$ 83. The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, gammtheatre. org
GOOD GOURDS
Ç Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
THROUGH NOV. 1 Follow a trail of 20,000 intricately carved jack-o-lanterns through the Roger Williams Park Zoo at this year’ s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. This year’ s show is packed with trivia so all ages can test their knowledge of everything from history to pop culture. Tickets are only sold online; visit the website for times and prices. 6 – 10:30 p. m. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, rwpzoo. org
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Ä Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week
OCT. 2 – 5 Bond with fellow vehicle lovers at the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week with four days of automotive and social events in the City by the Sea. Seminars, classic and modern car displays, wine mixers and more are all part of the celebration, which culminates in the weekend’ s finale, the
BANNISTER’ S VIEW, 2024, LINOCUT BY DARREL PERKINS
Concours d’ Elegance. Visit the website for event information and ticket prices. Various locations throughout Newport, audrain concours. com
GALLERY SHOW
Ñ In Bannister’ s Footsteps’
OCT. 2 – 24 Rhode Island College’ s Bannister Gallery hosts a new exhibition honoring Edward Mitchell Bannister, the gallery’ s namesake. Five contemporary artists will contribute artwork to the exhibit that carries on Bannister’ s spirit through new interpretations of his work. The show kicks off Oct. 2 with an opening reception from 4 – 7 p. m. and ends with an artist panel on Oct. 23 from 5 – 6 p. m. Bannister Gallery, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence, ric. edu
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