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Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 2/17/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:Newport Vineyards WINEterfest http://www.newportvineyards.com/calendar-of-eventsCelebrate the season at our 21st Annual WINEterfest Weekend. Two days full of grape stomping, ice wine bar tasting goodness. Enjoy live music from Little Compton Band on Saturday and The Pourmen on Sunday, while sipping at our infamous Ice Wine Bar. Marvel at the creations of our LIVE ice sculpting performance on Saturday or LIVE wine statue on Sunday. Warm your toes in a bucket of grapes by signing up to compete in one of our Grape Stomp Competitions!Saturday, February 18, ongoing from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.LIVE Ice Sculpture Performance 12pm – 2:30Grape Stomping Competition at 1:00 and 3:00 – click here (limited spots available)*Sunday, February 19, ongoing from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.LIVE Wine Statue 12:00pm – 4pmGrape Stomping Competition at 1:00 and 3:00 – click here (limited spots available)*$25 in advance ($28 at the door)$20 for Case Club/Cru Club members (Discount Code Required - must provide member number or verification) Includes wine tastingWicked Fun in the 401  Insanity for Humanity Polar Plunge - Saturday  https://www.facebook.com/events/242828209477541/Insanity for Humanity is a crazy way to help our neighbors. We can’t think of any better way to have fun while loving people than eating food, playing games, and plunging into the freezing cold Atlantic as we raise money for the Izzy Foundation. If you have a little crazy in you, then join us for a day at the beach! It is on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. We start registration at 11am with music and games and the plunge will start around noon. Registering online will make the process at the plunge fast and easy. - The band Collington will be playing for this event!This is a fundraiser so we suggest a donation of $25 dollars, which gets you a T-shirt.... but any donation will be accept. If you have no money at east bring friends. We will have free food, Collington Band, and tons of prizes. Check out www.InsanityForHumanityRI.com for more info Newport Winter Festival Join us for the 29th Annual Newport Winter Festival! The annual Winter Festival will take place February 17th-26th, 2017 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, music, and fun for all ages. Melt away your winter blues with all the Newport Winter Festival has to offer. Highlighted family events include the Chili Cook-Off, Children's Fair, Teddy Bear Tea, Princess Party, Illusion Quest, Magician and Juggler Robert Clark, Chicken Wing Cook-off and more!! Parents looking for a night out we have some great concerts, comedy and drink contests including Changes in Latitudes, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Boston's Premier Top 40 Country Band: Walkin' The Line and a hilarious Comedy Show featuring Co-headliners Nick Griffin and Christine Hurley! Be sure to pick up a Winter Festival bracelet that provides free admission or significant discounts to all official Festival events as well as discounts at many local stores and restaurants for only $10! Friday February 17th 7pm: Illusion Quest, Professional Illusionist, David Garrity, will feature visual magic and incredible illusions that will entertain the entire family!Saturday February 18th 11am-3:30pm: The 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off                                 Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town! Sunday February 19th and Monday February 20th 11:30am-4pm: Children’s Fair Bring your

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 2/10/17, including:  Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: A Little Night Music: Songs of Shadow & Starlight by Collegium Ancorahttps://www.facebook.com/events/1632834277018522/Sunday at 5 PM - 6:30 PMRhode Island's Professional Chamber ChoirGrace Episcopal Church in ProvidenceRhode Island's newest chamber choir, Collegium Ancora,  returns to Grace Church with a program featuring songs of darkness, nighttime, and starlight, including Vaughn Williams's Serenade to Music: a rhapsody in 16-parts based on Shakespearean texts. Other highlights include works by Brahms, Barber, Lauridsen, Stanford, and even a little Sondheim. We hope you'll join us! Open admission, $10 suggested donation.Dedicated to enriching the Ocean State through the arts, we perform music from ancient times & modern, sacred & secular, in celebration of the human voice. Drawn from Rhode Island's state motto, "Hope" (Latin: Ancora), our name reflects our conviction that music not only steadies us in a turbulent world, but also beckons us to transcend what is and dream of what could be.They will be having another performance on the 19th of this month down in Middletown Wicked Fun in the 401 RI Food Fights - The Spectacular Cookie Smackdownhttps://www.facebook.com/events/172169313191460/Sunday at 1 PM - 4 PMHope Artiste VillageWelcome to 5th Annual Spectacular Cookie Smackdown where only the finest bakers have been invited to compete for the title of VERY BEST COOKIE in Rhode Island! The BEST cookies in RI and ice cold Yacht Club Soda and New Harvest Coffee Roasters!Edible Creations by Gerry, Bake . Eat . Love, Staysweet Macs, Matos Bakery, Black Tie Cookies, Augusta Street Kitchen, Ocean State Sandwich Company, Julians, The CupCAKE Contessas, and MORE...If you were lucky enough to grab a ticket to ANY of our throwdowns, you know how AWESOME this THROWDOWN will be! If you haven't, don't be slow...this throwdown WILL SELLOUT! Save The Bay Splash - Saturday 11am at First Beach in Newport https://www.facebook.com/events/1743039879347579/Save The Bay Splash is a family-friendly obstacle course followed by a cold water plunge into Easton's Beach! All proceeds from the event benefit Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay, an organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and improving the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region.Saturday, February 11, 2017Easton's Beach, Newport 11:00 AM (Check in starts at 10:00 AM)Ages: 8 years and upAdults: $30Children (12 and under): FREE!Exploration Center: FREE!Participant check-in is at 10:00 am at Easton's Beach Rotunda (in front of the Exploration Center & Aquarium). The first 125 to register receive a medal. The course takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes to complete.After The Splash, registered plungers can dry off and warm up at the Exploration Center and Aquarium free of charge, where some 40 species of Narragansett Bay critters are on display. Plungers can also enjoy discounted tickets, at $15 per person (usually $22), or $14 for members for Save The Bay’s Newport Seal Watch Tours at either 1 or 2 p.m. out of Newport. RI Viynl Con https://www.facebook.com/events/369999883335918/?active_tab=aboutVintage to modern Vinyl Records of all music variety plus DJ Studebaker Hawk will be spinning Live Vinyl sets all show with FREE ADMISSION for all ages at 11 A.M. Rhode Island's Premier LP & 45 Vinyl Record event. Analog onlyRock-Pop-Blues-Jazz-R&B-Soul-Punk-Funk-EDM-Country-Rap-Dance-Disco-House-Trance-Electronica-Comedy and everything in between!Thousands of Vinyl LPs, 45s and 12 inch SinglesVinyl Records, Memorabilia and DeeJays spinning tunes on VinylAnyone with Records can sell at Rhode Island Vinyl-Con. Reserve space by

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 2/3/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: The Providence Boat Show http://providenceboatshow.com/Providence Convention Center will be loaded with beautiful boats that you can climb aboard and explore! Our Friends at Safe/Sea have an exciting offer for boat owners - If you and a friend come to sign up for a membership: You’ll both get $50 off your membership fee!  And that also works if you’re already a member and bring a friend - You’ll get $50 off your renewal and they’ll get $50 off their sign up!It’s the Providence Boat Show, this Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the RI Convention Center! Wicked Fun in the 401 PVD Lady Project 5th Birthday Bashhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1417454874965950/Monday, February 6 at 6 PM - 8:30 PMGraciesGents can join us for the (free) After Party from 8:30-10pm at Gracie's, too!Enjoy a special PVD Lady Project cocktail (or wine/beer), handcrafted by the amazing team at Gracie's, heavy appetizers, a two course meal and yes, birthday cake, with your ticket. Event attendees will be part of a special speed networking session with mentors and members alike. And, of course an amazing 3x3 lineup, to be announced soon!Current Lady Project members take $5 off your ticket- check your email or the Facebook group for details.  Learn, Make & Play Day - at the Rocky Hill SchoolSaturday Feb 4, 10a-2phttps://www.facebook.com/events/1367576333315856/Preschool-Grade 5 students are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on learning! Gather up the family and join us!Fab Lab: Participate in unstructured play in a constructive environment touching on the five elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)Robotics: Have a great time exploring coding with Ozbots Math: Enjoy playing games involving everyday mathArt: Get creative juices flowing with a fun, hands-on project Baking: Create and learn in the kitchenAlso, Ask about Learn-Launch!Their new partnership with a nationally-recognized organization in Boston that will give students the opportunity to collaborate in creating and refining the next generation of digital classroom tools. This new partnership will give students the opportunity to intern directly with visionary entrepreneurs who are creating breakthrough technologies that will help shape the future of education in classrooms. HANDMADE VALENTINES AT THE AS220 PRINTSHOP!Thursday, February 9th, 6:30 to 9:30pmhttps://as220.org/event/handmade-valentines-in-the-as220-printshop/Join instructors Ryan Dean and Lois Harada at the AS220 Community Printshop to make hand printed Valentine's Day cards and custom marbled envelopes! You'll print pre-cut hearts on the letterpress press and silkscreen studio from an assortment of sayings and imagery. Each participant will also learn how to marble paper and use a template to cut and craft their own envelopes. This is a great workshop for those who want a quick introduction to AS220 and printmaking or perfect as a gift for the paper lover in your life.  Free pancakes & more at St. Pius V in ProvidenceSUNDAY, FEB 5, 9AM TO NOONhttps://www.facebook.com/events/316693402065497/Big Game Sunday wouldn't be Big Game Sunday without the annual Elmhurst Boys Free Pancake (and more!) Breakfast to start the day right. Free will donations are welcome but not required with all proceeds going to the Diocese's Keep The Heat On campaign, funding fuel purchases for those challenged financially. Free food and coffee available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! Wicked Tasty Sydney http://www.sydneypvd.com/Sydney is an Australian-inspired cafe and coffee shop located in the Waterplace complex, just south of the Providence train s

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 1/27/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:Sydneyhttps://www.facebook.com/sydneypvd/http://www.sydneypvd.com/Sydney is a new Australian inspired cafe located just south of the Providence train station. They offer a full coffee, espresso and loose tea selection as well as house-made baked goods, breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go items. Signature dishes include an avocado smash, mini quiches, a roasted broccoli sandwich with ricotta salata, and their signature salad with grilled baffoni farms chicken, fresh citrus, slivered almonds and a creamy lemon-herb arbequina olive oil emulsion.Many of the ingredients are locally sourced, Sydney offers free wi-fi, and they have options for vegans.Word on the street is their avocado smash is AMAZING!  Wicked Fun in the 401:Spelling BeeProvidence Libraries, at AS220Saturday, January 28th, 7:00PM, AS220https://www.facebook.com/events/249083458858625/Admission $5; Cost to compete $10The Spelling Bee event is all ages – part of AS220's mission is that all events are all ages – but most likely the competitors will be primarily adults. (The event starts at 7pm this year, so it's quite possible that we'll have a few younger competitors.) Barnaby Castle Open House Saturday 12-3pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1375514155812517/Join Doors Open Rhode Island at our Barnaby Castle Open House for the rare opportunity to experience the inside of this fanciful Victorian castle, a cornerstone of Providence's West End neighborhood. $15 in advance $20 at the door Billy Gilman VETS Saturday nighthttps://www.facebook.com/events/369224136757088/Gilman burst onto the national stage in 2000 releasing the hit single "One Voice." His debut album was certified double platinum in the United States, and he was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. He has sold five million albums worldwide and garnered awards and nods from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, Billboard Magazine, and the American Music Association. Sixteen years later, Gilman is eager to come back and share his new music and his new sound with his fans on NBC's THE VOICE: SEASON 11. THE LAST SICILIAN Saturday, 7:30pm At The SantRiana Theatre Group is Located inside Dean's List Academy: 25 Esten Ave. PawtucketStarts at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.Call 401-527-8973 or contact Nick Albanese via facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1349941398357431/You'll learn a little history, maybe get a bit emotional and definitely have tons of laughs as Nick tells his funny and heartwarming tales of growing up Sicilain in America.  Wicked Family Friendly: Meeting Street Telethon Saturday, January 28th 7-11pm Live on WPRI-12www.meetingstreet.orgThe four hour show will include an inside look at what goes on at Meeting Street, special segments featuring children in Meeting Street’s programs and live interviews with Meeting Street staff and families. Join us in-person at Meeting Street, The Schwartz Center, or Tune in to WPRI-12 on TV, or on B101 or Fun 107 on Radio! Give-Aways: The Providence Children's Film Festival - family four pack. ENTER BELOW www.pcffri.org8th Annual Providence Children’s Film Festival | February 17 - February 26The 8th annual Providence Children’s Film Festival takes place February 17-26, 2017 at multiple venues within walking distance of downtown Providence, with screenings, filmmaking workshops, and free activities, along with post-film conversations that help deepen the film-watching experience. Audiences of all ages will enjoy over 100 feature-length and short films—including live-action, documentary, a

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 1/20/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Concert is Saturday night 8:00 PM, but there is an open rehearsal on Friday evening at 5:30 PM for only $15. http://tickets.riphil.org/default.aspx Wicked Fun in the 401:Providence Restaurant Weekshttps://www.facebook.com/events/1181025588678013/Providence's red-hot culinary scene warms up the cold weather during Providence Winter Restaurant Weeks, January 15-28, 2017. Choose from mouthwatering menus at nearly 100 restaurants. Enjoy three-course lunches at $14.95 and three-course dinners at $29.95 or $34.95, as well as two-for-one specials. Keep checking the site as restaurants are added daily! I Hate Hamlet The Artic Playhouse - West Warwick, RIhttps://www.facebook.com/thearcticplayhouse/Price of tickets: $13 Advance, $18 at doorPlaying this weekend Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pmNext weekend Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pmIt’s a story about Andrew Rally who seems to have it all: fame from a hit television series, a beautiful girlfriend, the perfect New York apartment, and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. There are, however, a couple of glitches in paradise. Andrew's series has been canceled; his girlfriend is being difficult, and he has no desire to play Hamlet. However, Andrew's choice may not be his own. John Barrymore returns, pressing Andrew to accept the part and fulfill his actor's destiny: to play Hamlet!VOCALOSITYhttp://www.thevetsri.com/events/detail/vocalosity1/25/2017 (Wednesday) one day only$55 - $29.50VOCALOSITY is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production features an all-star ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements that set a new standard for 12-part harmony. Bolshoi Ballet  presents THE SLEEPING BEAUTYSUNDAY JANUARY 22, 2017 AT 12:55PM Avon Cinema https://www.facebook.com/events/1178938332141510/The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, one of the greatest music and dance stages in the world, was founded in 1776 and to this day remains a spearhead of Russian culture. With more than 250 dancers, the Bolshoi Ballet is one of the largest and most celebrated ballet companies in the world. Its annual repertoire of up to 30 titles per year includes outstanding works by the most famous contemporary choreographers.  Wicked Family Friendly  Sweat to Support GOTRRI event hosted by Laid Back Fitness in Warwick on Friday, January 20th! This 60-minute workout will include a warm-up, obstacle course training (modified for all fitness levels) and a cooldown. Come sweat & celebrate with Girls on the Run RI! Each year we provide 30% of our girls with financial assistance to cross the finish line and this event will help us meet our goal!We are thrilled to announce that the 6pm – 7pm class will be a family obstacle course! Test your ninja skills as a family!Cost: $20 (adults 17+) $10 (youth age 4-16)Registration: This event is pre-register only and will sell out!Class 1: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (family obstacle course training)Class 2: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm (obstacle course training/open to any adult)https://www.facebook.com/events/404970486513102/ Donuts with Dadshttps://www.facebook.com/events/366395627069131/Create Color Art Studio in NarragansettSaturday 10:30-noonYour little artist will get to paint a donut shaped box or bank while you get to paint a mug to remember your special time together. We will serve donuts, coffee and juice to enjoy while you are painting.Reservations are required. Seating i

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 1/13/17, including:   Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:  First Beach Clean-Up of 2017!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1396521107048489/On Sunday, January 15, Clean Ocean Access will host their first cleanup event of 2017 in Newport! We encourage volunteers of all ages to join us at Fort Adams State Park from 11am-1pm. For more info please email [email protected] Meet Your Maker Hope and Main, Sunday 10-2pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1386601908016596/ 12th Annual - 24 Hour Play Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/671911832982527/South Kingston High School  Saturday, January 14th at 8pmOur signature event is in its 12th year!  Catch Me If You Can Musical West Warwick High Schoolhttps://www.facebook.com/events/235509270210950/The West Warwick High School Players present Catch Me If You Can the musical on January 6, 7, 13, 14, 2017 at 7PM, and January 15 at 2PM. Tickets for all performances are on sale now! All performances are held at the West Warwick High School Auditorium. Children under the age of 4 will not be permitted! All Ages Brunch at the Point Street Dueling Pianos Bar Sunday January 15 from 11:30am to 1pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/226544334459259FAMILY FRIENDLY BRUNCH!ALL AGES are welcome!*$5 BOTTOMLESS Mimosas!Adults: $19.95 Under 17: $9.95RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Wicked Romantic:  All you need is Love! -  Beatles Tribute band “1964”  Stadium Theater on Saturday January 14th!https://www.facebook.com/events/428227224042265/ Wicked Family Friendly:  Storytime Yoga at West Side Play Space https://www.facebook.com/events/1867137150187877/Ages: walkers through Kindergarten (with grown-up)Session 1: 10:15-11:00 am Saturday January 14, 21, 28, and February 4Session 2: 10:15-11:00 am Saturday February 24, March 4,11, and 18Members 1 child - $24  2 children - $30Non/members 1 child - $32  2 children - $40All walk-ins $10/childJoin the WSPS in January and get one Storytime Yoga Class FREE! Wicked Close By (But just over the line): Sculpture Park SnowShoe Tours https://www.facebook.com/events/1847821785453366/DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln MassEvery Saturday from January 14-March 1110:30 am and 1 pmRegister for your spot today!Tours are approximately 90 minutes and are led by a trained deCordova Museum Guide and an EMS instructor.Adults: $15 Members, $25 Not Yet Members + $12 for snowshoe rentalYouth 8-18: $12 Members, $20 Not Yet Members + $12 for snowshoe rentalAll tours are weather permitting and subject to cancellation. Kids Mega Challah Bake Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center in South Easton, MAhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1174215539352805/  Join children around the south shore area to mix, shape and braid challah dough!$10 a Child · $15 at the Door · Adults are free.Children must be accompanied by an adult.www.KidsChallahBakeSouth.com · [email protected] Today's cover photo was submitted by our friend @SilentJosh37 on Instagram. If you are are interested in having your event or location mentioned on Wicked Rhody: A Wicked Good Podcast about Rhode Island Events and Life - please check out our sponsorship page, and email us at wickedrhodypodcast at gmail dot com. Want to help us create more podcasts and keep it free for you to listen? Click here to contribute at our Patreon page! Tell your friends about us on Facebook: www.facebook.comBe sure to "like" Wicked Rhody on Facebook Or Let your friends know about us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Brought to you by:

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 1/6/17, including:   Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On InstagramWicked Interesting:Playing at The Met this Friday Night: Collington along with Anyone Anyway, Forest Fires, Emily Correia Collington: https://www.facebook.com/collingtonmusic/The Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1803741409884107/Tickets are $10 adv; $12 at the door Wicked Fun in the 401 Newport Seal Tour with Save The Bay savebay.org/sealsBowen's Ferry LandingSat and Sun January 8, 201710 a.m.Admission: $22 non-members; $17 members, seniors & children ages 3-12Embark on a one hour tour aboard one of our education vessels as we cruise through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360 degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. SUPER FUN ACTIVITIES CLUB: GLOW in the Dark Dodgeball! MONDAY NIGHT - 6:30 - 8:30pmThe Met School in Providencehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1703511353310485/This GLOW in the Dark Dodgeball party kicks off the Super Fun Activities Club's Winter Dodgeball season X Factory: GIVE - Stories of Giving, Gifts and Gratitudehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1808269949455145/Tuesday, January 10, 2017Botanica Wedding Flowers Studio in East Greenwich6:30 - 9 pmX Factory is for women seeking a more meaningful way to converse, connect, and collaborate. It's a story-sharing evening anchored in the belief that when we bring our best selves and our wisdom to the table, we connect and grow in ways no ordinary kind of "networking" event can.  The Wicked Basics - Why we do what we do in Yoga with David Ursillo Laughing Elephant Yoga in East Greenwich on Sunday12:00-2:30pm $30https://www.facebook.com/events/206106439837407/The Wicked Basics with LEY's own Dave Ursillo is a 2.5-hour workshop that is ideal for first-timers, beginners, and even experienced yogis who are curious to explore the absolute fundamentals of yoga, from what to expect in a yoga class to a look into yoga’s ancient history.  Wicked Romantic The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra https://www.facebook.com/events/1161652893890116/Met in ProvidenceMonday, January 9, at 8:30pm$10 at the doorThis 13 Piece under the direction of Trumpeter, Arranger and Bandleader John Allmark. This is one of top big bands on the East Coast and it’s made up of New England's top jazz musicians.Bob Bowlby - founding member, recent episode of Car Pooling with Ben Wicked Family Friendly PAW Patrol is on a roll with the first-ever live tour! https://www.facebook.com/events/1740240652930084/The Vets 3 Shows on Saturday - January 7: 10am, 2pm & 6pm2 Shows on Sunday - January 8: 10am & 2pm If you are are interested in having your event or location mentioned on Wicked Rhody: A Wicked Good Podcast about Rhode Island Events and Life - please check out our sponsorship page, and email us at wickedrhodypodcast at gmail dot com.I nterested in having your company or restaurant featured in an episode? For Advertising & Sponsorship Information, email us at [email protected]  Want to help us create more podcasts and keep it free for you to listen? Click here to contribute at our Patreon page! Tell your friends about us on Facebook: www.facebook.comBe sure to "like" Wicked Rhody on Facebook Or Let your friends know about us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Brought to you by:

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

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 12/23/16, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Sponsor:  GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ opened their second Cumberland location in the Shell Fuel Stop at 4120 Mendon Road. Their main location is located at 2000 Mendon Road. In addition to dining-in and take-out at both locations, GottaQ’s nationally recognized BBQ also offers catering, has a food truck & BBQ trailer and plans to put a second food truck on the road in the Spring. In 2016 they were awarded third place in the national Best Food Truck BBQ contest. The GottaQ Fuel Stop is the ultimate in gas station gourmet. Say goodbye to cardboard pizza, day-old sausages, and stale treats. This new location lends a feeling of nostalgia, with a nod to the past when quality food could be found in all sorts of interesting places: dive bars, off-the-road diners, food carts, and of course gas stations. The Fuel Stop offers a full menu with plenty of great options for lunch and dinner. BBQ plates of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork served with your choice of hot and cold sides with cornbread, sandwiches such as sirloin tri-tip and pulled chicken, mac & cheese bowls topped with your choice of meat, and six different hot dogs with gourmet toppings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Fun in the 401 Annual Day After Christmas YogaMonday Dec 26 9am-10:15 am All That Matters, Wakefieldhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1048589898597157/After you unwrap presents, unwrap your presence! This annual festive and celebratory yoga practice will feature winter-themed tunes. Class will focus on overall awareness, muscoskeletal stability, immune boosting, and detoxifying the digestive system through accessible, dynamic movement. All levels of yoga experience and all ages are welcome. It’s the 93rd consecutive PechaKucha Night here in Providence (er, Pawtucket) at BreakTime Bowl and Bar!Wednesday December 28th starting at 7:20pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/343551262684276/It's finally time to say goodbye to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year that has been 2016. Normally, we'd be looking toward the New Year with optimism and hope... this time, not so much. Thus, we're left with a simple question: Now what?Come and share you answer in 20 slides and 20 second per slide. Presenters are free to interpret this theme literally, loosely or not at all. PechaKucha is unjuried and uncensored, so anyone can sign up. If you're interested in presenting, email us at [email protected] always, PechaKucha Night is FREE and all are welcome. We will be accepting voluntary $2 donations to help fund the global PechaKucha movement and your local chapter.If you haven't heard of this global yet unpronounceable phenomenon, PechaKucha is a monthly format for sharing ideas in which presenters are allotted 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. Simply put: it's 6 minutes and 40 seconds of show and tell for grown-ups. It began in Tokyo in 2003, has since spread to over 900 cities worldwide, and first landed in Providence in March of 2009. To the best of our knowledge, Providence is the only chapter in the entire world that hosts a PechaKucha Night every month of the year.Doors open at 7:20, presentations start at 8:20, and schmoozing goes down throughout.BIOMES Marine Biology CenterBiomes is a privately owned marine science education center focusing on hands-on programs for students and families in Southern New England.December Vacation Week Family Events10am-11:30am.  All programs include aquarium admission.https://www.facebook.com/Biomes-Marine-Biology-Center-125121850694/?fref=tsTuesday December 27th - Fiddle N' FunThis is a

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 12/16/16, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:  Ugly Sweater Bowling at Lang’s Bowl-A-Rama on Friday Night from 8-10pm!  Hosted by the Super Fun Activities Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/events/811090315698837/Things are about to ugly. Really really ugly. Yep, you guessed it. It’s that time of year again. While some people just wear sweaters they wear all the time, some Super Fun people break out their best sweaters only once or twice a year. Well, it’s that time. It’s Ugly Sweater time. Quack the Duck and the Super Fun Activities Club put on an Ugly Sweater Bowling party last year. And we’re doing it again. And it’s going to be bigger and better than last year. This year, we are introducing a prize for the UGLIEST Sweater! Who is bringing their A game this year?The festivities will be happening at the same location. They were great hosts last year so we are glad to give them our business again. As you are well aware, SFAC supports doing business locally and this party is no exception. The bowling will commence at 8pm at Lang’s Bowlarama. Lang’s is located at 225 Niantic Ave, Cranston, RI.Tickets are $20 per person, see the website for the link - Wicked Fun in the 401: Holiday Afternoon Tea, Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, Providence Recommended by a friend of the show, Jamie Coehlohttps://www.facebook.com/events/1137316513004582/Seatings offered at 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. Reservations required.Enjoy a relaxed, elegant afternoon tea provided by Delsie Catering and Events featuring sweet and savory delights, a signature cocktail, and a variety of freshly brewed teas from around the world. Tea is served at the festively decorated Lippitt House Museum where visitors will enjoy a feast for both their eyes and palates as they explore one of the best preserved Victorian interiors in America.A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved Victorian interiors in America, allowing visitors to step into Providence’s Golden Age.  Santa at the Fire Barn - Block Island https://www.facebook.com/events/1759678800950025/Santa and Mrs. Claus make their annual visit to Block Island bringing a special gift for every island child in the 4th grade or younger.Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck about 11:00 and will distribute gifts and pose for photos until 2:00.If a child is off island that day they can stop by later to find their gift under the tree. West Side Caroling Sunday 5pm - 8pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1709605922693250/Meet at Loie Fullers"Not your grandmother's singalong." - Providence MonthlyGive the gifts of joy and good will and spread warmth and merriment during one of the coldest times of the year. Annually, the Sunday before Christmas.Meet up at Loie Fuller's restaurant (1455 Westminster) from 5-6pm for snacks & socializing and head out at 6pm sharp to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and ending at 8pm with milk, warm drink & cookies at the soon-to-be new Sin bakery and cafe (1413 Westminster) just a block from our starting point.EVERYONE IS WELCOME regardless of any religious or non-religious beliefs. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY! The Nutcracker at The Stadium Theater http://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/nutcracker-a-full-length-ballet/20Saturday at 7:30pm - Sunday at 2pmPerformed by “Heritage Ballet” it’s the full-length classical ballet about a little girl named Clara who receives a Nutcracker from her godfather for Christmas. She dreams that her Nutcracker comes to life and battles the mischievous Mouse Queen. Clara then goes on a magical adventure as the Snow Queen and King and their sparkling Snowflakes dance all around her in the forest and send her to the Land of the Sweets where