Rhode Island???s Historic Blackstone River Valley
Suggested events for March 25-26, 2017 Weekend
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SPRING WEEKEND OF MUSIC HEADLINERS, LOCAL THEATER, PLUS FOOD AND WINE SHOWCASE!
??Discover Rhode Island???s Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park with a springtime extravaganza of music, live theater and culinary during the March 25-26 weekend.
??Today???s Blackstone River Valley is a vibrant tapestry of heritage, culture, and recreation that???s mixed with being a premiere Southern New England venue for local and national entertainment and world class food and dining.
??Experience for yourself ???the making of America??? through the region???s creativeness in performing arts and gastronomic delights!
??Homegrown and national music talent
Catch nationally known music artists, including home grown talent, appearing live on the concert stage!
Friday night, March 24, 7:30 pm, Smithfield, RI???s very own national singing sensation Sarah Potenza headlines her feature appearance at The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Potenza will perform with Joshua Davis and Cowboy & Lady in an all ages show, featuring songs from her new album ???Monster.???
Since her national TV debut as a popular contestant on NBC-TV???s music competition show ???The Voice???, Ms. Potenza has become a true star in her own right, noted for her roots rock and rhythm & blues music stylings.
Tickets for the show are $15/person. More details are online right now at www.themetri.com
Meanwhile, Chan???s Eggrolls & Jazz Concerts, 267 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI has two concerts set for the weekend.
First, Friday night, March 24, 8 pm, noted bluesman John Primer performs. See this legendary artist who has played with such greats as Muddy Waters.
Then, Saturday night, March 25, at 8 pm and 10 pm, don???t miss Poppa Chubby. A fan favorite, Poppa Chubby performs over 200 shows a year featuring his skills as a blues and rock guitarist.
Call for tickets to all these shows at 401-765-1900 or go to www.chanseggrollandjazz.com
Glorious food and wine too!
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Rhode Island has built a solid reputation over the years as a top national destination for its culinary and dining diversity.
Come and sample and immerse yourself in the flavors and tastes of the ???Ocean State??? Saturday afternoon, March 25, at 2 pm, as Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI offers the New England Craft Beer, Wine & Food Festival at the Event Center.
Join your hosts and presenters, local TV personality Joe Zito, Chris Gasbarro???s Fine Wine & Spirits and Chef Luciano Canova of Torre Restaurant Group, as you sample remarkable craft beers and amazing wines from around the world.
Plus, see how these beverages are paired with multiple Italian dishes, prime rib sandwiches and more! This food sampling event also offers live entertainment, seminars, creative food pairings, cooking demonstrations and much more!
This is for adults ages 21 and over and tickets are just $35. Call for tickets at Twin River toll free at 1-877-827-4837 or go online to www.twinriver.com
Local theater
You don???t need to go to New York City or Boston to catch some of New England???s best live and local theater right here in Blackstone River Valley!
Running March 25 through April 9, The Community Players, in Pawtucket, RI present the adaptation of the play ???Tomfoolery??? (The Music of Tom Lehrer), at the Jenks School Auditorium, 350 Division Street.
This play is based on the performances of Harvard educated math professor Tom Lehrer, who starred in concerts, television appearances and records during the 1950???s & 1960???s. Professor Lehrer was nationally noted by audiences for his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts and, of course, mathematics.
For tickets and show times call the box office at 401-726-6860 or on the web at www.communityplayers.net