05/10/2008

seize today
Soap Box Derby

Movies: Saturday, May 10
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 (1:32/PG) Patriot East Providence: 1, 3, 5.

05/12/2008

Reservations required: New Pet Seminar and More
New Pet Seminar, Warwick City Hall, Warwick. 468-4377. Animal behaviorist Katenna Jones of the American Humane Association gives a two-hour seminar for people preparing for a new pet. 6:30-8:30 pm. Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance.

Movies and Events: Monday, May 12
Instructional events sponsored by nonprofit groups requiring advance registration will be listed in this space on Mondays.

seize today
Research your roots

05/11/2008

Home and garden listings: Sunday through next Sunday, May 11 through 18
TODAY AND THIS WEEK

Week Ahead Calendar: Sunday-Sunday, May 11-18
TODAY

05/10/2008

Comedy, Nature Events and More: Saturday, May 10
THEATER

05/11/2008

Movies and More: Sunday, May 11
MOVIES

05/10/2008

seize today
Soap Box Derby

05/11/2008

Arts Bulletin Board: May 11
AUDITIONS

05/09/2008

Seize Friday: YES Gallery + Studio opening in Warren
Wine and cheese for the birds

Comedy, Performances and More: Friday, May 9
THEATER

Movies: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 Jason Lee, David Cross. Hijinks abound as a struggling songwriter discovers a trio of talking, singing rodents and turns them into international stars in this fantasy film about one of the longest-running acts in show business. Kids will love the realistic-looking cuddly critters and parents will find the film a pleasant surprise. (1:32/PG)

05/08/2008

Nature listings: Thursday through Sunday, May 8-11
www.asri.org. Advance registration. Walks canceled in event of inclement weather (more than just a little sprinkle).

Seize Thursday: Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige at Mohegan Sun
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige at Mohegan Sun

Theater listings: Thursday through Friday, May 8 through 11
OPENING

Films and Film Events: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
www.provlib.org. Sat 2-4 pm.

Movies: Thursday, May 8
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 (1:32/PG) Patriot East Providence: 1, 3, 5.

Kids’ Events: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
CAROUSEL

05/07/2008

Green calendar: Sunday through Sunday, May 11 through 18
AUDUBON SOCIETY PROGRAMS

05/08/2008

Historic sites open house listings: Thursday through Sunday, May 8 through 11
Visit the past. Take a 24-stop tour. Admission’s free.

May Breakfasts: May 10-18
MAY 10

Historic sites, house tours, exhibits: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
PROVIDENCE

Rhode Island Art Galleries, exhibits and hours

Art Events: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
www.ahanewbedford.org. Monthly celebration of Art, History and Architecture programs with free museum admission, live music, art openings, talks and family activities. Theme: Changing Façade – Focus on Young Entrepreneurs. Thu 5-9 pm. Pick up a program at the Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center at 33 William St.

Pop Music: Saturday, May 10
Biggest names

Pop Music: Sunday, May 11
Biggest names

Comedy, Dance and Other Performances: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
COMEDY

Classical concerts: Thursday through Sunday, May 8-11
THURSDAY

Pop Music: Friday, May 9
Biggest names

Pop Music: Thursday, May 8
Biggest names

Area dances: Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11
SPECIAL PROGRAMS

05/07/2008

Seize Wednesday: Drowsy Chaperone at PPAC
Drowsy Chaperone at PPAC

05/06/2008

Mother’s Day restaurant suggestions
Sunday is Mother’s Day and it’s traditionally one of the busiest at restaurants.

05/07/2008

Movies and Events: Wednesday, May 7
MOVIES

05/06/2008

Seize Tuesday: Founders Lecture at Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
Honest Abe and the Indians

Movies and Events: Tuesday, May 6
MOVIES

05/05/2008

Seize Monday: PawSox in Pawtucket
Batter up

Movies and Events: Monday, May 5
MOVIES

05/03/2008

Seize Saturday: Dog fashion show in Kingston
Bark for beauty

05/04/2008

Seize Sunday: Off to the races in Providence
Hit the Rhode

Movies and More: Sunday, May 4
MOVIES

05/03/2008

May Breakfasts, Nature and More: Saturday, May 3
THEATER

05/04/2008

Home and garden listings: Sunday-Sunday, May 4-11
TODAY AND THIS WEEK

05/03/2008

Movies: Saturday, May 3
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 (1:32/PG) Patriot East Providence: 1, 3, 5.

05/04/2008

Week Ahead Calendar: Sunday-Sunday, May 4-11
TODAY

Arts Bulletin Board: May 4
AUDITIONS

05/02/2008

Seize Friday: Griffin at Mohegan Sun
Suddenly Kathy Griffin

Movies: Friday-Sunday, May 2-4
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 Jason Lee, David Cross. Hijinks abound as a struggling songwriter discovers a trio of talking, singing rodents and turns them into international stars in this fantasy film about one of the longest-running acts in show business. Kids will love the realistic-looking cuddly critters and parents will find the film a pleasant surprise. (1:32/PG)

Music, Performances and More: Friday, May 2
THEATER

05/01/2008

Seize Thursday: Wheeler School clothing sale in Providence
Wheeler School sale

Nature listings: Thursday through Sunday, May 1 through May 4
www.assne.org. Dozens of telescopes specially filtered to allow views of the Sun. Children accompanied by their parents welcome to look at sunspots to see solar flares and prominences. Family picnic atmosphere, 1:30-6 pm. Around 7:30 pm, 30 telescopes set up to view the planets Mars, Saturn and its moons and Mercury; the Beehive Cluster, which holds tens of thousands of stars; asteroids and galaxies. Sat 1:30-9:30 pm. Free. Weather permitting; if it is partly cloudy, the event will go on; if it is overcast or raining, it will not.

Kids’ Events: Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
MUSEUMS

Area dances: Thursday through Sunday, May 1 through May 4
BALLROOM

Fairs, Lectures and More: Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Pop Music: Friday, May 2
Biggest names

Pop Music: Thursday, May 1
Biggest names

May Breakfasts: Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
MAY 1

Pop Music: Saturday, May 3
Biggest names

Pop Music: Sunday, May 4
Biggest names

Theater listings: Thursday through Sunday, May 1-4
ALSO OPENING

Rhode Island Art Galleries, exhibits and hours

Art Events: Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
www.wickfordart.org. Sun 12:30-4 pm. Free.

MOVIES
Alvin and the Chipmunks ** 1/2 (1:32/PG) Patriot East Providence: 1, 3, 5.

Films and Film Events; Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
Andrea Chenier, opera film, Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence. 435-1978. Sun 1:30 pm. Free.

Historical sites, house tours, exhibits: Thursday through Sunday, May 1-4
PROVIDENCE

Classical concerts: Thursday through Sunday, May 1-4
THURSDAY

Museums: Thursday through Sunday, May 1-4
PROVIDENCE

Comedy, Dance and Other Performances: Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4
CABARET