Wicked Rhody

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of February 8th. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: All Month Long - RI FOOD FIGHTS#BestDonutRI LoveFest 2019 - https://www.facebook.com/events/384054058725112 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Won’t you be my neighbor?https://www.gordonschool.org/for-familiesThe event is free of charge and open to the public, Wednesday, February 13th at 6pm. Academy Players of RI Presents - Jeckyll & Hyde In Concerthttps://www.facebook.com/events/246936682868290/ Victorian Valentine Craftinghttps://providenceathenaeum.org/calendar/victorian-valentine-crafting/ Revival Comedy Night https://www.facebook.com/events/1237971463025142/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Friendly Rock-A-Baby Concert at the Zoo “Make Some Noise”  https://www.facebook.com/events/277928289516647/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Romantic: Valentine’s Carriage Rides in Wickfordhttps://www.facebook.com/events/292164728164024/?event_time_id=292164731497357 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to announce a new partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! Find Your Bold, ExeterFind Your Bold, which helps people break barriers through physical activities, needs volunteers for WinterDash on March 30. Responsibilities include selling raffle tickets and managing the course (registration, water stations, obstacles, start/finish line). For more information, contact Lynn at [email protected]. Family Service of RI, ProvidenceFSRI, which builds social service partnerships that address the community’s unmet needs, is looking for Walking School Bus volunteers to walk children to school at least once/week. Walks run from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. until June 24. BCI and CANTS required. If you can walk up to 1.5 miles, contact Joyce at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of February 1st Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: John Allmark Jazz Orchestra - Monday Night - The Met https://www.facebook.com/events/391795304956361/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 First Saturdays at Roger Williams Parkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/601912443573586/?event_time_id=601912450240252On the first Saturday of each month, Providence residents with valid ID or proof or residency receive FREE admission to: • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, open 11am-4pm• Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, open 10am-4pm• #RWPZoo, open 10am-4pm from October-March and 10am-5pm from April-September Monster Jam at the Dunkin Donuts Centerhttp://www.dunkindonutscenter.com/events/detail/monster-jam-triple-threat-series-1 Styleweek Northeasthttps://www.facebook.com/events/594469870998740/ Livingston Taylor w/ special guest xtSeth GlierSaturday @ 8pm - Greenwich Odeumhttps://www.facebook.com/events/794098640922459/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family Friendly Family Day at Central Rock Warwickhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1420704361398676/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Romantic: The Arctic Playhouse https://www.facebook.com/events/303970090467775/?event_time_id=303970093801108 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to announce a new partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! Find Your Bold, ExeterFind Your Bold, which helps people break barriers through physical activities, needs volunteers for WinterDash on March 30. Responsibilities include selling raffle tickets and managing the course (registration, water stations, obstacles, start/finish line). For more information, contact Lynn at [email protected]. Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale, Peace DaleJonnycake Center, which helps Narragansett and South Kingstown residents meet their basic needs, is seeking food pantry volunteers to serve visitors, sort donations, and stock shelves for 3 hours/week, Tuesday–Friday. Contact: Kate at [email protected]. Providence CityArts for Youth, ProvidenceCityArts, a community-based arts organization that provides education and training to Providence youth, needs volunteers for their winter session (January 28–March 7). Responsibilities include assisting Teaching Artists in classrooms, helping with homework, and monitoring the front desk. Commitment: 1–2 days/week, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. BCI required. Contact: Amber at [email protected]. Family Service of RI, ProvidenceFSRI, which builds social service partnerships that address the community’s unmet needs, is looking for Walking School Bus volunteers to walk children to school at least once/week. Walks run from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. until June 24. BCI and CANTS required. If you can walk up to 1.5 miles, contact Joyce at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of January 25th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: First Works w/ IBEX Henson So That’s what’s “Wicked Interesting, and now here’s what’s “Wicked Fun in the 401” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Beginning Photography workshophttps://www.facebook.com/events/363055061095250/ Taste of the East Bay!https://www.facebook.com/events/250136202337067/ Grand WEdding Expohttps://www.facebook.com/events/258247448363849/ Tool Sale at the Steel Yard!https://www.facebook.com/events/341116659822106/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Borderline: Breakfast w/ Mickey & Minnie - Venus DeMilo https://www.facebook.com/events/221914418691528/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to announce a new partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! 134 Collaborative, Providence134 Collaborative, which partners with other community organizations to host various programs for underserved populations, needs board members experienced in the following fields: fundraising/development, health/education/the arts, historic preservation/construction, human resources, business/social entrepreneurship and finance. Commitment: 1–3 years. If you’re 21 or older, contact Karen at [email protected]. Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, ProvidenceDIIRI, which empowers people to become self-sufficient and engaged members of society through advocacy and innovative programs, is looking for refugee resettlement and case management support. Volunteers prepare for the arrival of refugee clients and help them acclimate to life in the U.S. For more information, contact Shanice at [email protected]. Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island, ProvidenceGoodwill Industries, which provides services that result in employment and expanded economic opportunity for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, needs a volunteer to purge client files. Flexible hours: Tuesday–Thursday. Strong clerical background preferred. Contact: Kevin at [email protected]. American Cancer Society—Rhode Island, WarwickACS—RI is seeking volunteers to share programs and services with patients, family members, and caregivers in the hospital/cancer center environment. Available hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Commitment: 4 –6 hours/week for 1 year. Training provided. Contact: Karen at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of January 18th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Hoods Up Weekend at the Newport Car Museumhttps://www.facebook.com/events/303982143578990/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 FIBER Market, Slater Mill Knitting Weekendhttps://www.facebook.com/events/234283990846387/?event_time_id=234283997513053 Stadium Theater - Forever Plaidhttps://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/forever-plaid/262 Providence Birding Adventure: Save the Bayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/745001639205816/Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 3 PM – 4 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Romantic Free Archery Lessons every Monday Night6:30-8:30pmNorth Kingstownhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2348342625449449/?event_time_id=2348342632116115--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to announce a new partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! United Way of Rhode Island, Providence Join United Way of RI on Saturday, February 2, to help assemble mac and cheese, rice and beans, and minestrone soup meals that will feed 20,000 Rhode Islanders. Families welcome. Two sessions available: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, contact Janice at [email protected]. The Empowerment Factory, Pawtucket The Empowerment Factory, which is dedicated to giving children the skills they need to lead happier, healthier lives, needs an office assistant to make phone calls, organize files, perform data entry, transcribe correspondence, write emails, and help with grants/grant reporting. They also need a social media coordinator to manage the organization’s social media accounts and published content, as well as develop a social media strategy and implement a proactive process for capturing online reviews. Option to work remotely; must attend occasional on-site events. Time commitment: 2 – 5 hours/week. Contact: Gail at [email protected]. Inspiring Minds, Providence Inspiring Minds is seeking volunteers for their Kindergarten Project, which partners college students with Kindergarten classrooms to bring individualized attention to the Kindergarten students. Two college students and one community volunteer are placed in participating Kindergarten classrooms during their literacy period for 2 hours/day. For more information, contact Melissa at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly This weeks “Wicked Family Friendly” Event is: Open Play at West Side Play Spacehttps://www.facebook.com/events/693751160998281/?event_time_id=761982167508513

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of January 11th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: 6th Annual Thank You For All You Do CelebrationTuesday 5:30-8pmAlex and Ani City Centerhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-thank-you-for-all-you-do-celebration-tickets-51551580164 Wicked Fun in the 401 1964 at The Stadium Theatrehttps://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/beatles-tribute-1964-the-tribute/27 7th Annual Spectacular COOKIE Smackdownhttps://www.facebook.com/events/762859800730683/Sunday 1-4RI Convention Center The Portuguese Kidshttps://www.facebook.com/events/215997439303482/ Wicked Romantic First Date, Anniversary, or just looking for a little something to create a spark, how about this Wicked Romantic Happening: Fellswater at the Blackstone River TheaterFellswater is a dynamic Celtic music ensemble based out of Boston playing a wide range of music from traditional to modern compositions, drawing from the music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and Canada.https://www.facebook.com/events/540829606382508/Saturday 8-10pm Wicked Family Friendly This weeks “Wicked Family Friendly” Event is: Sing Away HungerSaturday 11- 12:30https://www.facebook.com/events/298061607479724/Bring the whole family to enjoy award-winning children’s entertainers Bill Harley and Keith Munslow - Musician/Storyteller who will once again take the stage to benefit the Food Bank! Just Over The Border   Pancake with the Penguins!https://www.facebook.com/events/1519166898227651/

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of January 4th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Pedal for Pets at CYCLEBAR (Providence)https://www.facebook.com/events/1819762544786832/ Wicked Fun in the 401 Free Open House at The Dancing FeelingFriday 7-9https://dancingfeeling.com/group-class-social-dance-calendar/Your New Years Resolution? Learn To Dance! Join us for a FREE Open House! Invite your friends and share your passion! This is a great night for brand new people to learn to dance and learn about how to get started in dancing. -Beginner Lessons -Studio Tours -Meet The Staff -Refreshments Served Learn all about what our studio can do for you! Whether you want to start a new hobby, learn some basic steps, get ready for a wedding, or become a competitive dancer we can help you! Questions? Give us a call! 401-736-0110 Twelfth Night @ Mt. Hope Farm - Bristolhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1153200108180859/ Super Art Sundayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/761754754180299/ Billy Joel Experience at the Stadium Theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1831010507200823/ Wicked Romantic Ice skating around the state Wicked Family Friendly This weeks “Wicked Family Friendly” Event is: Beach Cleanup at Fort Adams with Clean Ocean Access https://www.facebook.com/events/314575619395676/

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of December 28th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Frozen Clam Dip - Obstaplunge  https://www.facebook.com/events/553899015033223/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 New Years Eve Bonfirehttps://www.facebook.com/events/213157399638480/?ti=ia 2019 Polar Bear Plunge - Newporthttps://www.facebook.com/events/1841451132605934/ Places to party for New Years Evehttps://www.rimonthly.com/new-years-eve-in-rhode-island/ New Year Day Non-Polar Plunge & Brunch at The Break Hotel / Chair 5https://www.facebook.com/events/352392492238704/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly School Vacation Week at the Audobon Society: https://www.facebook.com/events/2212189872436420/?event_time_id=2212189882436419?ti=ia-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Romantic First Date, Anniversary, or just looking for a little something to create a spark, how about this Wicked Romantic Happening: Windharp at Linden Place, BristolRound out your holiday festivities and begin your New Year’s weekend with an intimate musical performance by Rhode Island folk group, Windharp. Relax and unwind with seasonal music, divine voices and instruments that enhance the beauty of the carols, sacred songs and joyful wassail tunes. Tickets include a wine reception to meet the performers and admission to the Linden Place Mansion. Reservations are encouraged.The Details: Dec. 28. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20, free for Colt Circle Members. Linden Place, 500 Hope St., Bristol, 401-253-0390, lindenplace.org

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of December 21st.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Bristol Snowflake Rafflehttps://www.facebook.com/events/266144734035810/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Ugly Sweater Partyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/200461560833040/Saturday 6:30 pm Shelter Bar Arcade Winter Kidfest at Cinemaworld & CW Lanes & Games In Lincolnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2189234624731682/?event_time_id=2189234678065010 La Salette Festival of Lightshttps://www.facebook.com/events/2186829044913877/?event_time_id=2186829168247198 Stadium Theatre’s A Christmas Carolhttps://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/a-christmas-carol/114-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly Frozen Princess Holiday Brunch - Sunday, December 23 at the Thirsty Beaver in Cranston!https://www.facebook.com/events/269486527062948/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Just Over The Border   Winterfest at Mystic Aquariumhttps://www.facebook.com/events/338335723598450/?event_time_id=338335763598446 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Runhttps://www.facebook.com/events/329461734551313/

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of December 7th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Academy Players of RI Holiday Open House!https://www.facebook.com/events/2748834961797186/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Onesie Bar Crawlhttps://www.facebook.com/events/681495782230055/ The Grinch Is Coming To Christmas - Bristol House of Pizza! Tuesday Night!https://www.facebook.com/events/260271621504165/ Girls’ Rock Fall Programming ConcertSaturday 2-3:30Free and family friendlyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/468926053614738/ North Providence High School - Winter Wonderland! https://www.facebook.com/events/444169676107541/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly Kid’s Day at the Farmer’s MarketSat 9-1https://www.facebook.com/events/614948005609814/ Breakfast with Santa at the Warren Fire Department - Station 1Sunday, December 16 7-1130 am. $10.00 for adults. $5.00 for children. Can buy tickets at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/2165938480094214/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Just Over The Border   Navy Christmas at Battleship Cove!https://www.facebook.com/events/1888639084536401/

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of December 7th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Billy Gilman at the Dunkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/755970871409513/?event_time_id=755977454742188 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Hannukah Escape Room - Dwares Jewish Community Center, PVDSunday 9-5 Capture the Candles!Solve challenging puzzles to find all 8 candles in this Hanukkah-themed Escape Room, at the Kol HaOt Center! Race against the clock to rekindle the Hanukkah miracle!An adventure for groups of 2 to 6 people, For ages 6 and up. Reserve here: https://www.funinjerusalem.com/capture-the-candles/.SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up today!! Deck The Trunks with Food Truck - Frerich’s Farm in Warren  https://www.facebook.com/events/327239581376017/** DECK THE TRUCKS with lots of Food Trucks... “ 3rd Annual Christmas Concert by the American BandSunday 2-4https://www.facebook.com/events/275059163112742/Scituate High School Free Photos w/ Santa at Cardi’s Furniture & MattressesWell Behaved Pets Are WelcomeSaturday - Cardi’s in West Warwick 11a - 4:30p Sunday - Cardi’s in Seabrook, NHwww.cardis.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Just Over The Border   Chris Van Allsburg Reading The Polar ExpressSunday 2-3:30An Unlikely Story, Plainville MAhttps://www.facebook.com/events/260524477982811/ Wicked Romantic First Date, Anniversary, or just looking for a little something to create a spark, how about this Wicked Romantic Happening: Chuck & Brad’s ‘EVEN BETTER’ Best Christmas Show Ever! https://www.facebook.com/events/2349905525296059/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly Frozen w/ Performance by Simply Enchantedhttps://www.facebook.com/events/466584757167744/Saturday 1-4 Greenwich Odeum Christmas Story Time at the Rogers Free Library in Bristol https://www.facebook.com/events/261738504470483/