Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 12/30/16, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by: Arias Lounge, 108 North Main St. Providence, RI It will be hosting a New Years Eve party sponsored by Corsa Casting and celebrity guest 5X World Champion and real life subject of the 2016 film Bleed for This - Vinny Paz.   Also in attendance will be Michelle Costa from Big Brother 10.  Starts at 9 PM.  Free appetizers and champagne toast at midnight.  Tickets are available for purchase online at http://www.ariasloungeri.com/upcoming-events/ Also follow us on facebook.com/ariaslounge & facebook.com/corsacasting Wicked Interesting Roger Williams Park Zoo is giving a gift to the community, inviting you to visit the Zoo for FREE, now through the end of 2016. They encourage you to give back too by bringing non-perishable food items, gently-used coats and/or new warm winter wear to benefit the Rhode Island community. Please drop these items in the boxes located at Zoo admissions!Wear your most festive holiday attire and come out to #RWPZoo for a day of fun with family and friends! inviting you to join us for FREE, Dec. 20 through the end of 2016. Wicked Fun in the 401 public paranormal investigation at the newport elks lodge  & Some Enchanted EveningHeld by the Mystics of the Newport Mystical Society, & JK ParanormalDec 31st, 3-10pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/587694144773940/Tours start every ½ hour and are approx an hour longSpecial new years eve - particularly the 3rd floor which is rarely open to the public. On pelham street in newportIncludes brief history of the location, This location has a rich and unique history. It is on the site of where the Atlantic House Hotel once stood which housed the Naval Academy who referred to it as Paradise. It was the location of the first public roller skating rink in the US and in it's time was a popular resort location for the wealthy. When the hotel was demolished Parkgate was built for the Stitt family as a summer home. Want to hear more? Come for a tour.There's been many claims of a little girl spirit roaming the third floor during our investigations we've managed to make contact with her. Come and experience it for yourself during this unique opportunity. Hope to see you there!Tickets available at the door $20.Please stop by before or after the investigation for Some Enchanted Evening presented by The Mystics from ~ The Newport Mystical Society ~ 'Some Enchanted Evening' is a mystical event with some of the area's finest tarot card readers, mediums and energy workers. There will be vendors offering jewelry, crystals and handcrafted items. There is a $10 admission fee and children 12 & under are free. The Frozen Clam Dip: Obsta-Plunge:  Mentoring RISunday, January 1st,  11am to 1pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1652191725078583/Join the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership and Laid-back Fitness for the 6th annual Frozen Clam Dip! An invigorating New Year’s Day fundraising plunge that will once again include...the #OBSTAPLUNGE. Offered for the first-time last year, the wildly popular #Obstaplunge, is a half-mile obstacle course along the shore that precedes that frigid jump into Narragansett Bay. This year will also feature a 1.5 mile option! Plungers can sign up for either the traditional plunge or the Obtsaplunge (which is suitable for all ages). Throw in a DJ and some food trucks and it's a great way to cap your New Year's celebrations. First Day Hike  - Rocky Point State Parkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1508788565816973/Noon - 2pmFirst Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors.  On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided