Top Weekend Picks

Thursday, November 11, 2010

GoLocalProv Features Team

What are you doing this weekend? We've rounded up six fantastic ideas, from colonial chow in Smithfield to country music in Westerly. You'll be tempted to fill up your entire Saturday and Sunday with these great options.

Friday-Saturday

Historic Top Pick
Pumpkin Harvest Colonial Dinner, Smithfield
You know you want to try Pompion and now's your chance. Sample this colonial favorite and lots more in a candlelit historic dinner staffed by costumed volunteers. The dinner will include corn bread, a hearty soup, salad, a special entree, coffee and dessert. Begins at 6:30pm. Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Rd. $25 per person, reservations required. Call 231-7363, or visit the Smith-Applebee House Museum Web site for more information.

Theater Top Pick
School for Wives, 2nd Story Theatre, Warren
In love and in war, they say, everything’s fair, and l’amour is a battle of wits to Moliere: the dim wits, the prim wits, the young lovers, and old goats, with deft rhyming, great timing and pure comic notes. This classic previews this weekend, so enjoy lower prices and a first look. (And yes, Artistic Director Ed Shea, above, is in this production... a rare treat.) 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St. Preview tickets $20. For more information call 247-4200 or visit the Web site, here.

Friday-Sunday

Food & Wine Top Pick
Newport Restaurant Week, Newport
A three-course meal from some of the finest area restaurants without breaking the bank; from a steaming cup of

chowder overlooking the harbor to fine dining in romantic restaurants, Newport County restaurants offer an array of creative menus. $16 for a three-course lunch and $30 for a three-course dinner. See Web site for times and locations, or call 845-9123.

Saturday

Music Top Pick
Robert Earl Keen (REK) with Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons, Knickerbocker Cafe, Westerly
This Texas born singer-songwriter is popular with traditional country music fans, folk-lovers, and college radio listeners alike. Sharing the bill is Providence's Joe Fletcher and the Wrong reasons; more roots and Americana. Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave. 8 pm, tickets $55. Call596-4225 or visit the Web site for more information and to listen to some of Keen's cuts.

Sunday

Literary Top Pick
Ann Hood reads from The Red Thread, Providence
Best-selling (and Providence-based) author Ann Hood will talk about and sign her novel about six Rhode Island couples adopting babies from China. 2-3:30pm. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St. Call 455-8090 or visit the Providence Public Library Web site for more information.

Local Culture Top Pick
30th Annual Fresh Holiday Bazaar, Pawtucket
Rhode Island's largest selection of authentic Middle Eastern foods and pastries, belly dancing performances, children's entertainment, and more fun vendors. 11am–7pm. St. Mary Parish Center, One St. Mary Way. Free admission. Call 726-1202 or visit the Hearthside House Web site for more information.