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GET CRAFTY
Collage Book Workshop
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OCT. 4 Don’ t let leftover paper go to waste! Learn to repurpose scraps by turning them into a book. Students can choose from a hinged accordion book or a folded book. No leftover paper? No problem. Instructor Elisa Lanzi will bring handmade scraps for those without. The class aims to show students how to create art with upcycled materials, proving that you don’ t need much to be creative. $ 97.88. Visit eventbrite. com for tickets. The Art Annex, 999 Main St., # 109, Pawtucket
PROST!
à Oktoberfest
OCT. 5 Can’ t make it to Germany? Celebrate Oktoberfest in Rhode Island at Phantom Farm Brewing with stein-hoisting contests, oompah bands, sing-alongs and more. Food and drinks— including Phantom Farm Brewing’ s seasonal pumpkin brew— will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome but bring a valid ID to enjoy some of the brews available. Noon – 8 p. m. $ 12 – $ 81. Phantom Farms Brewing, 30 Martin St., Cumberland, phantomfarmsbrewing. com
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WITTY HUMOR
à An Evening with David Sedaris
OCT. 10 With titles like humorist, author and radio contributor, it’ s easy to see that David Sedaris wears many hats. Watch him wear his humorist one on stage at The Vets, where he’ ll read from new unpublished stories and commentaries. Fans can have their books signed both before and after the show. 8 p. m. $ 59 –$ 81. Visit website for more information and tickets. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, thevetsri. com
IT’ S FALL, Y’ ALL!
Ä AutumnFest
OCT. 10 – 13’ Tis the season to welcome fall, and Woonsocket’ s AutumnFest
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is a great place to start. Enjoy the weather turning chillier, the return of pumpkin-flavored everything and the leaves transforming into vibrant orange with amusement park rides, midway games, music and plenty of food and refreshments. Visit website for times and ticket prices. 84 Social St., Woonsocket, autumnfest. org
SPELLBINDING FUN
Á Witches Parade and Festival
OCT. 18 Get spooky at this family-friendly event where witches bring the fun. Join members of the New England Witches Guild for a parade to kick off the day, face painting, bounce houses, vendors, a beer garden and more, along with live music and food trucks. The parade starts at 11 a. m. in
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Riverside Square and travels down Bullocks Point Avenue to the Crescent Park Carousel. 11 a. m.– 4 p. m. Crescent Park Carousel, 700 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, newenglandwitchesguild. com |
MUSIC LOVERS
à URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival
OCT. 19 – 26 Now in its tenth year, the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival invites music lovers to attend a series of concerts, programs, competitions and even lessons throughout the University of Rhode Island campus and South County. Featured artists include Grammy-nominated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, classical guitarist Meng Su, Mathias Duplessy and other talented musicians. Visit website for ticket information and to register for lessons. URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, urigmfest. org 🆁
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PHOTOGRAPHY( CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT): COURTESY OF THE GAMM THEATRE / CAT LAINE; COURTESY OF AUDRAIN NEWPORT CONCOURS / FRANCESCA DOLNIER; COURTESY OF PHANTOM FARMS BREWERY; ANNE FISHBEIN; COURTESY OF AUTUMNFEST / TIM FORCIER; COURTESY OF URI G. M. FEST; COURTESY OF THE NEW ENGLAND WITCHES GUILD; COURTESY OF DARREL PERKINS; COURTESY OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO. |