Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 10/29/16, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adoption-ri-family-fun-health-wellness-day-tickets-28534800356 Well In celebration of National Adoption Month, Adoption Rhode Island has exciting month-long, schedule of workshops, information events, fundraisiers and more!   Among the early events is the first annual ARI Family Fun, Health & Wellness Day – being held Sunday, November 6 from 1-4pm at the Pawtucket YMCA.  There will be Martial Arts Demonstrations, Smoothing Making Demonstrations, Zumba, Basketball and much more. There are more events coming for you can join Adoption Rhode Island in helping spread the word about the need for adoptive families as the many ways you can help make a difference in the life of a child in foster care!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Wintertime Market Opening Day - Saturday Nov 5 https://www.facebook.com/events/175193899606796/9am - 1pmFarm Fresh RI's Wintertime Farmers Market is opening for its 10th season! The largest market of its kind in New England, it will be open every Saturday through April 29, 2017 from 9am to 1pm — this year including both December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Years Eve). That means extra holiday shopping opportunities for consumers and more chances to support local businesses.To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the wintertime market, Farm Fresh RI will be hosting special events, cooking demos, give-aways, and sales throughout the season. Ever growing, the 2016-2017 Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market will be home to a bustling community of shoppers, families, musicians, artists, growers, and artisans gathering over a shared interest in delicious locally grown foods. The market will feature over 80 new and returning vendors selling a huge array of local products, from fresh produce, seafood, poultry, meats, and cheeses to baked goods, prepared foods, herbal remedies, seasonal flowers and wreaths… and so much more! The Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market is located in two spacious hallways of the Hope Artiste Village at 1005 and 999 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. The R-Line bus literally stops at the market’s front door. Multiple parking lots are provided for convenience, and street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Ramp accessibility is located at the 999 Main St entrance and in the building’s center courtyard. Willy Wonka Jr. at The Stadium Theater in Woonsocket, this Friday, Saturday & Sunday!http://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/roald-dahl-s-willy-wonka-jr/182The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder in addition to a host of fun new songs, Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences. Presented by Encore Kids and if you follow the link in our show notes, you’ll see a vi