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Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 4/28/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Read more »

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 4/21/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Read more »

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 4/14/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Read more »

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 4/7/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Read more »

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 3/31/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Read more »

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 3/24/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:Boston Bruins Legends vs. the Light Heroes  Saturday March 25 at 7pm This is our third Annual Charity Hockey game Featuring the Boston Bruins Legends and the Light Heroes. Partnering with Matt Light for the New England Patriots and the Little Heroes Fund our two Non-Profits will try to raise money to help the communities and the children they provide services to! This game will be played at Schnider Arena at Providence College - 7pm Legends/Alumni games are always a great treat for any hockey fan & it’s not a typical game: more fun than competition: you’ll certainly be laughing Also Matt Light has a great event on April 1st called Fools Night Out which happens up at Patriot Place, tickets are almost sold out for this hilarious night of comedy with national comedians and even some New England Patriots thrown into the mix! https://www.mattlight72.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Lady Project Summithttp://www.ladyprojectsummit.com/Join us for fifth annual Lady Project Summit 2017 on March 25 at The VETS Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI!The Summit brings together over 300 driven, entrepreneurial women for a day filled with inspiring speakers, professional workshops and so much more.Check in starts at 7am where you can enjoy breakfast and coffee by New Harvest Coffee Roasters, visit The Lady Project Shop by Craftland and more! After breakfast, we'll hear from our opening keynote speaker, Lisa Jakub, and head into our first few workshop rounds. After lunch by Ellie's Bakery, we'll have three more workshop and panel rounds, followed by closing keynote speaker, Rhonesha Byng from Her Agenda.  After our closing speaker, the After Party starts! The After Party, sponsored by Women Count, powered by Citrin Cooperman, and styled by Champagne & Ink, with treats from Easy Entertaining Inc., drinks by Chloe Wine Collection & Narragansett Beer, and more special surprises throughout the night - you don't want to miss it! At the After Party, you'll get your limited-edition Summit tote bag packed with goodies from our sponsors, Lady Project members, MailChimp, moo.com, SoulCycle, and more! Fun activities between workshops and panels include headshots by Lady Project photographer Story & Gold, special Moo "thank you" station, learn more about the Girl Scouts and stock up on cookies, donate new or used business clothing to Year Up and more!  NECA CHEER & DANCE COMPETITION SATURDAY FROM 9:30A-5Phttps://www.facebook.com/events/1937805639776644/NECA invites you to attend the longest running cheerleading competition in New England! This Classic event allows teams to compete on a SPRING FLOOR in the beautiful arena at The Ryan Center. Located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic Kingston, RI this event is sure to be an enjoyable day for everyone! The Ryan Center seats over 7,000 spectators and has plenty of space for families to shop, eat, relax, and celebrate the spirit of competitive cheerleading! Join us for great competition and fun! Puppies and YogaLaughing Elephanthttps://www.facebook.com/events/274899632933134On Sunday March 26 from 12-1:15 pm, come and enjoy a sweet yoga practice with Lori Mancini and PUPPIES that are up for adoption from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League! Your payment for this class will be donated back to EGAPL and you get to do yoga with puppy kisses.....  Can't make it but want to donate? Check out: http://egapl.com/ to donate, get information about wish lists, and find out more about adopting fur babies!Class

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 3/17/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Providence St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday March 18, 12:00pm Smith St. at Wyndham Ave, marching all the way down smith st. to the RI State House! Great Music, lots of Green, - Pipes & Drums https://www.facebook.com/ProvStPatsParade/ Wicked Fun in the 401 Pi Day Saturday March 18th 9am-6pm Green Line Apothocary in Wakefield https://www.facebook.com/events/1859358954314641/ *RE-SCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH DUE TO WEATHER* Pi Day is an annual celebration of mathematics. But, you don't need a calculator to get a great deal at Green Line Apothecary this March 14th. We're celebrating "Pi Day - à la mode" - your choice of a slice of homemade, all-natural pie topped with a scoop of our organic ice cream - all for just $3.14! Create delicious combos like Classic Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Tart Cherry Pie with Chocolate Ice Cream or our limited-edition Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream atop Blueberry Pie --- the possibilities are scrumptious. The number Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point and continues infinitely. Our "Pi Day - à la mode" celebration begins at 9am on March 14th and lasts until the pie runs out. Enjoy a special Pi Day treat this March 14th at Green Line Apothecary - Pharmacy & Soda Fountain - 203 Main Street in Wakefield RI. (While supplies last. In-store only. See store for details). Providence Pinball Meetup Sunday 7-11pm at the Shelter Arcade Bar in Providencehttps://www.facebook.com/events/164743674031960/Come join your fellow Pinballers for a night of fun and casual competition, and sign up for the official start of the PBR Providence Pinball League! PPL will be a casual competitive league with intraleague play and sessions on improving your pinball game and learning about the rules of the game. We'll invite players from Rhode Island Pinball to talk about NEPL and how we can join the regional and national tournaments in the next session. The league sponsor, PBR, will be providing us with prizes and support as we kick off 8 weeks of league play. See you there! Sister Act with Johnston Dance and Performing Arts http://www.j-dapa.org/The goal of J-DAPA is to promote a love and appreciation for the Arts through involving performers of all ages throughout the Rhode Island Community. We strive to raise funds in effort to renovate the Johnston Senior High School auditorium. Our goal is to better the lives of the individual members of J-DAPA as well as audience members through fostering an appreciation and education of the Arts.Adults and YouthJ-DAPA is a state-wide Community Theatre group based at the Johnston Senior High School in Johnston, RI.When disco club singer is placed in protective custody in a dying convent, her unique brand of funk comes face-to-face with the traditions of the church and the strict order is in for a change. Masquerading as a nun named Mary Clarence, this Sister's act will have you laughing and singing in the aisles.When? MARCH 17th, 18th, & 24th at 6:30 PM  MARCH 25th at 2:00 PM & 6:30 PMJohnston Senior High School 12$ in advance & 15$ at the door! The 33rd Annual Achieve A Bowl at Lang’s Bowl-arama in Cranston March 18 & 19 -and- March 25 & 26Achieve-A-Bowl is Junior Achievement of Rhode Island's oldest and largest community fundraising event, participants have raised more than $1,700,000 in its 32-year history.Achieve-A-Bowl is all about having fun with your friends, family, co-workers, or student group while you win prizes and raise money to help bring Junior Achievement into more Rhode Island classrooms!You do not need to be an accomplished bowler to participate! We expect over

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 3/10/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: The 61st Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade This year, Newport will host its 61st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade itself kicks off at 11am from City Hall on Broadway but the crowds start forming a couple hours beforehand so you'll want to make sure you're early. Plenty of events at Newport's bars and restaurants before, during and after the the parade. https://www.facebook.com/events/1382201095165123/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) Winter Percussion & Color Guard Competition - Cranston East High School - Sunday March 12 - 11am - 2pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1834978523457198/ For the 2nd time, Cranston High School East plays host to 12 groups competing in the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) competition! Don’t miss this chance to experience an exciting display of percussive arts as talented students from all over New England compete in this unique musical format. The event will be held in the GYM at Cranston High School East on SUNDAY March March 12, 2017 - bring your friends and family! Adult Admission $10.00 Seniors/Students $8.00 Children 6 and Under – Free DOORS OPEN at 11am; SHOW STARTS at 12pm Zoot Suit Ball http://students.brown.edu/swing/ Brown University Friday March 11, 8-midnight Join the Compaq Big Band on Friday March 11th as we return to one of our favorite, highest energy, longtime annual gigs, the Brown University ‘Zoot Suit Ball’ in Providence, RI. This is a FREE, PUBLIC dance presented by theBrown Swing Club. There is beginner-friendly group lesson from 8:00pm to 9:00pm, and the band plays 9:00pm to Midnight. Dancers of all levels and age groups, singles, couples, and groups are welcomed. The venue is Sayles Hall on the Brown campus. Midway between Waterman and George Streets – use the map to navigate or “79 Waterman Street Providence RI”. This stately old building will be jumpin' that night! Classy attire encouraged. The Magic of ABBA - featuring Abbacadabra at Stadium Theater Friday, http://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/the-magic-of-abba-featuring-abbacadabra-the-ultimate-abba-tribute/197 With the new resurgence of the ‘70s, portrayed in part by the hugely popular live musical production and now the world wide release of “Mamma Mia” - The Movie, the music of ABBA is finding its way back into the hearts of those who lived it then and taking over the hearts of those who are experiencing it for the first time now. Abbacadabra promises to continue the momentum! Abbacadabra is the best ABBA tribute around and they’ll prove it to you as they perform ABBA’s greatest hits in full ABBA fashion and flair! “S.O.S.,” “Super Trooper” and “Dancing Queen” will be re-created with such precision that you’ll swear you are listening to the originals themselves. Tickets: $24, $29, $36 The Lion King at PPAC https://www.ppacri.org/ Through MArch 19th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Family Friendly Bowled Over for Southern Rhode Island Volunteers - Old Mountain Lanes - Wakefield https://www.facebook.com/events/1797551143839998/ Come out and join us on Sunday, March 12th at the Old Mountain Lanes for the Edna Berniers' Memorial Bowling event. There will be raffles and prizes for participants. All proceeds raised support services for elderly and disabled adults across Southern Rhode Island. Registration starts at 10:00 and bowling starts at 12:00! ------------------------------------------

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 3/3/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Bluegrass Throwdown https://www.bluegrassthroedown.com/Bluegrass Throedown features a different local or touring bluegrass band every Wednesday night at Nick-a-Nee's in Providence. There's never a cover, but there's always a good time.Live Bluegrass music every Wednesday:  8:30PM-11:30Each week features a different bandFeaturing both local and touring bandsRight around the corner from Rick's Road HouseRhode Island's best spot for musicNever a cover chargeFood and drink are VERY reasonably priced Wicked Fun in the 401 The 2017 Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade & Celebration  Saturday March 4th!https://www.facebook.com/events/164636200665669/The parade starts at noon sharp on Saturday, March 4th. The starting behind McCoy Stadium, at the corner of Division and South Bend.The parade can be viewed from South Bend, Walcott, across the highway down past APEX, and ending at City Hall.Following the parade join us in the Armory on Exchange St. for the huge after party! Food, drinks, vendors, and live Irish music from 1pm until the early evening usually. (6pm)Check out the road race prior to the parade. www.irish5k.comThe Guinness Tour De Patrick is a 3 part 5K race series in Rhode Island over the month of March where runners and walkers can run/walk and accumulate their times and score in the overall Tour De Patrick in addition to scoring at each individual race. Mill Gypsies 2nd Annual Midwinter Mingle! Hope Artist VilliageSunday at 11 AM - 5 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1723803671273132/Back by popular demand! The Mill Gypsies Midwinter Mingle is coming to Hope Artiste Village to wash your winter blues away! Please join us to shop, browse and meet 50 of the best makers and vintage purveyors from around New England!Etsy Mill Gypsies are an eclectic caravan of artists, makers and vintage curators who travel to converted, artist/retail mills throughout New England. We bring awareness and a sense of community to the amazing mills we visit! Smithfield Elks Lodge Annual Steak Fry to benefit Operation Stand Down RI https://www.facebook.com/events/254726728278145/Saturday March 4, 2017Cost: $20 per. ticketSmithfield Elks Lodge located at 326 Farnum Pike.Dinner is served from 3:00-6:00 p.m. with music and raffles throughout the night.We look forward to seeing you there and remember all proceeds go directly to the veterans we serve. Wicked Family Friendly  Family Day Fun The Middletown Prevention Coalition (MPC) will host the eighth annual Middletown Family Day on Sunday, March 5, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Newport County YMCA.The free health and wellness event celebrates parental engagement and the building of healthy families. Attendees will have access to the YMCA’s facilities, including the basketball courts and swimming pool. There will be featured activities and demonstrations throughout the day, including martial arts demonstrations, bouncy houses, face-painting, healthy cooking demos, kids games, yoga and Zumba. The Middletown Fire and Police departments will provide "touch-a-truck" activities. Wicked Close By No matter where you are in Rhode Island, you’re never more than 18.5 miles from either Massachusetts or Connecticut so here’s a couple events that are just over the border! Maple Sugaring through the Audobon Society http://asri.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2041192&OrgKey=2741Held at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771Saturday at 9 AM - 12 PMStep back in time at the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge to experience maple sugaring. Discover how Native Americans started maple sugaring and how to make this sweet syrup in your

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 2/24/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:Terror Con at the RI Convention Center this Saturday & Sundayhttps://www.facebook.com/TerrorConRI/ Rhode Island's ultimate horror, paranormal, rock and wrestling convention.Costumes abound and will be in full affect.Appearances including members of the cast of The Walking Dead, members of the band Megadeth, Chuckles the Clown, Tiffany Rice, and many more.There will also be artists & vendors so it’s really a one-stop shop if you’re into this kind of thing.Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses is a huge sponsor, as are the Toy Vault, RI Comic Con & Sentinel Limousine Wicked Fun in the 401The Last Skate of the Season at the Alex & Ani Ice Rink in Newport Monday, Feb 27 at 5pmSad to say friends, but we're coming up on the last skate of the season...I know! It flew by for us too. So come out on Monday, the 27th to enjoy the rink for one last lap and enjoy FREE ADMISSION.Beach Polo - Saturday & Sunday at 1pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/226288457797628/ Back by popular demand, Beach Polo returns to the Newport Winter Festival on Feb. 25 & 26 at 1pm, weather permitting. The exciting outdoor polo exhibition will take place at Easton’s Beach (locally known as 1st Beach), in Newport, RI. For more information, or weather updates, please call (401) 846-0200.The exhibition polo event, organized by Newport Polo, will feature teams competing each day in a match composed of 4 periods of play (chukkers), for a duration of 1+ hour, played during low tide. Spectators are encouraged to witness the fast-paced contests in the picturesque setting of Newport's prettiest beach, and cheer on the teams, playing on finely tuned thoroughbred mounts.Admission and parking at the Easton’s Beach parking lots are free. Newport Winter Festivalhttp://www.newportwinterfestival.com/ Family magician and juggler Robert Clarke, he will entertain, mystify and keep you wanting more! Friday Night February 24th at 6:30pm. Following that come laugh the night away with our Comedy Show featuring Co-headliners Nick Griffin and Christine Hurley presented by the Newport Comedy Series & Newport Winter Festival at 8:30pm. On Saturday February 25th bring your appetite for our 7th annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off! 12pm-2:30pm. Later that night get your cowboy boots ready for Boston's Premier Top 40 Country Band: Walkin' the Line! at 8:30pm. Tickets to our concerts and comedy are on sale now on our website www.newportwinterfestival.com and will be available at the door. (All of the events mentioned will be held at Gurney's Newport Resort, formerly Hyatt Newport) On Sunday join us at Easton's Beach for our Free Children’s Block Hunt, a Polar Bear Plunge and more! School of Fish  Monday, February 27 at Home & Main in Warren, RIChef Helio Araujo of Jamestown Fishhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1012236588880264/At Eating with the Ecosystem’s “School of Fish”, Rhode Island chefs will educate you on different methods for turning a whole fish - straight from the sea - into a marvelous dinner you can share with your family and friends. Learn how to use plentiful local species like scup, herring, whiting, skate, dogfish, and sea robin. Held in the demo kitchen (a former school classroom) at Hope & Main, each workshop is also a dinner, complete with wine and good company!Ongoing series, last Monday of each month, this is the 5th installment with but you can certainly get info on this one and the upcoming events as well! Wicked RomanticPartner Yoga Workshop  Shrine Yoga in Warren: Sunday 2-4pmGrab your husband/wife, BFF, parent/child, boyfriend/girlfriend, your someone special that makes your life better. Someone that sup