Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of September 9th.  span style="font-family: inherit;"> Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Just Over The Border We were sponsors of their launch event on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Wicked Interesting: East Greenwich Animal Protection League - Tunes For TailsSaturday, September 8, 2018 at 7:00pmRI's own talented and beautiful Emily Luther of The Voice come and perform an evening of spectacular music at Greenwich Odeum all to benefit the EGAPL’s precious animals! There will be several special guests including Providence Ballet, Academy Players, and many more! Special thanks to BLU On The Water for being a sponsor and there will also be an after party at Blu!! Tickets available at www.greenwichodeum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/events/272060093585207/So That’s what’s “Wicked Interesting, and now here’s what’s “Wicked Fun in the 401” Wicked Fun in the 401 19th Annual RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festivalhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1950199261659987/?ti=iaSat 9-4Dragon Boat Racing in Blackstone Valley!Now in its 19th year, the Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival is an extraordinary FREE EVENT for the whole family to enjoy! These races continue to use the brightly-colored fiberglass Taiwanese-style dragon boats gifted to us from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and incorporate the skill of flag-catching in each race. The Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boats races also offer large cash prizes to the winning teams!But that’s not all…under our giant tent, the Taiwan Day Festival presents some top-notch entertainment! The day is filled with Taiwanese cultural performances, many family-friendly art & crafts tables, our always-popular dumpling eating contest, and, new this year, a jump rope contest! The festival also has a great selection of vendors, interactive activities, the Narragansett Beer Garden, and food trucks!Join the thousands of people who attend each year for great competition, family-fun, and a great opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture!!! Waterfront Reggae Fest https://www.facebook.com/events/172845813388165/http://www.riwaterfrontevents.com/ Slater Park Fall Festivalhttps://www.facebook.com/events/609198576140646/?ti=iaSat & Sun 11-5Annual Art Festival at Slater Park featuring artisans and crafters, live music, food trucks and more! September 8th & 9th at Slater Park in Pawtucket RI from 11-5 both days.An Inspired Outlet will be there with original art, hand painted signs and create upcycled decor!unique handcrafted jewelry! Trinity Rep’s - A Christmas Carol Open Call Auditions for Kid’s roles!Trinity Repertory Company will be holding open call auditions for child actors at Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses in South Attleboro, MA on September 8th for its 41th annual production of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". Children ages 8-1 are welcome to audition, although children who turn 13 before December 31, 2018, are not eligible.No appointment is necessary. Before arriving at the audition, all children and parents are encouraged to visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.trinityrep.com to download the Audition Information Packet. All who audition should be ready to sing 30 seconds of their favorite holiday song to be sung without accompaniment. Children must also be prepared to read the audition scene. Performances of A Christmas Carol run from November 8 and December 30 at Trinity Rep.https://tockify.com/cardiscommunity/detail/3/1537189200000 Wicked Family Friendly This weeks “Wicked Family Friendly” Event are: Flip a rock Museum of natural history Saturday 10-11:30Kids 4 and up$3https://www.facebook.com/events/1462320610566443/?ti=iaUnleash your inner child and discover the diversity of l