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CityState:  To-do List   tour. 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $39.50. Dunkin’ Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Sq., Providence, 331- 6700, dunkindonutscenter.com. Rhode Island Philharmonic APRIL 4: Conductor Carl St. Clair leads the orchestra for “Taco Classical 7: Beethoven Symphony Number 8,” with Natasha Paremski on the piano. 8 p.m. $15–$154. Veterans Memo- rial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, 248-7000, riphil.org. Veterans Memorial Auditorium APRIL 10: The Wailin’ Jennys. 8 p.m. $29–$59. A P R I L 11: Lake Street Dive. 7 p.m. $32.50– $52.50. APRIL 15: Black Violin. 7:30 p.m. $29– $59. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, 421-4278, thevetsri.com. The Strand Ballroom and Theatre APRIL 17: Juanes – Mas Futuro Que Pasado. 9 p.m. $59–$125. APRIL 25: Get the Led Out. 8:30 p.m. $30–$39. APRIL 30: Young M.A. 8 p.m. $35 in advance. 79 Washington St., Providence, 331- 5876, thestrandri.com. Dance Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Wey- bosset St., Providence, 421-4278, first-works.org. Festival Ballet THROUGH APRIL 5: The “Up Close” series returns with beloved masterworks and new creations as a mixed program, from George Balanchine’s explosive tarantella to the sultry and jazzy concert adaptation of Who Cares? set to the music of Gershwin. Plus, new works by renowned and emerging choreographers. See website for show times. $50. Black Box Theatre, 825 Hope St., Providence, 353-1129, festivalballetprov idence.org. FirstWorks Presents: Diavolo APRIL 24: Seen by ninety-five million people as a top ten finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” Diavolo soars beyond the grasp of gravity. The performance is led by artistic director, Jacques Heim, and features fearless, athletic choreog- raphy that encompasses dance, acrobatics and gymnastics. Diavolo uses meticulously designed structures to explore the relationship between the human body and its surrounding architec- tural environment. 7:30 p.m. $39.50–$69.50. Galleries David Winton Bell Gallery APRIL 4–MAY 24: “Lived Space: Bernice Abbott’s New York” and “Raymond Hood and the Ameri- can Skyscraper” are paired together. Mon.–Wed., Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Thurs. 1–9 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free. List Art Building, Brown University, 64 College St., Providence, 863-2932, brown.edu. Museums Newport Art Museum T H R O U G H A P R I L 26: The Newport Annual Member’s Juried Exhibition showcases an eclectic and exciting selection of art created in all media by artists from Rhode Island and beyond. Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $10, students and military $8, youth younger than seventeen free. 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, 848-8200, newportartmuseum.org. Follow your own path... O LSON & P ARENT FUNERAL HOME O LSON & P ARENT ...while caring for the next generation FUNERAL HOME More families throughout New England are choosing to forgo the traditional, funeral home viewing for natural funeral and cremation services. Olson & Parent Funeral Home is proud to be the fi rst Rhode Island funeral home certified by the Green Burial Council that supports this new ideal of eliminating the use of chemical preservation and promoting biodegradable products. We embrace this “new tradition” of respecting the memory of your loved one while protecting the environment for future generations. O LSON & P ARENT Discover all the “green” options, choices F U N E R A L H O M E O LSON & P ARENT F U N E R A L and costs at OlsonParent.com or call 401-944-6460 H O M E Louise Parent Olson Co-Founder Family Owned and Operated in historic Providence. 40    RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l Thomas C. Olson Lic. Funeral Director APRIL 2020 rtists· XCHANG