From: SAIL Office (sail@providence.edu)
Date: Fri Oct 10 2008 - 08:01:02 EDT
This Weekend at a Glance.....October 10-13
NEIGHBORHOOD SHUTTLE SERVICE
PC's Neighborhood Shuttle provides FREE transportation to PC students from 6pm to 1am, Sunday-Thursday. On Thursday the shuttle runs from 6pm-1am. On Friday and Saturday nights, the shuttle runs from 6pm to 2:30am. From 6-7pm the shuttle travels to Shaws (Sunday-Thursday) and Wal-Mart (Friday-Saturday). It then spends the rest of the evening looping through campus and off-campus housing areas. The shuttle departs from the rear of Raymond Hall at the top of the hour and on the half hour. It completes its route approximately every 20 minutes. Please don't walk unaccompanied at night, ride the shuttle! Please note: We request that students pick up the shuttle along its route. For more info, call x2940.
NEW SHUTTLE ROUTE TO THAYER STREET FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS!
The East Side Shuttle provides FREE transportation for PC students to Thayer Street from 6pm-12am on Fridays and Saturdays. It will depart from the rear of Raymond Hall, facing the parking lot at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm. We ask that students keep in mind that there will be traffic and to allow for some grace time at the stops. If you miss the last shuttle back to PC, you are responsible for your own transportation back to campus.
The stops are:
* Raymond Hall-Top of the hour
* Whole Foods (North Main Street)-Ten past the hour
* CVS on Thayer Street-Fifteen past the hour [291 Thayer]
* Shell Station on Wickenden Street-Twenty past the hour
* Cable Car-Twenty-five past the hour [204 S. Main]
* Dunkin Donuts on Atwells Ave-Half past the hour [119 Atwells Ave-by the Pinapple]
* Return to campus
Around PC
FRIDAY 10/10
Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay on the big screen, 8:30pm, McPhail's
East Side Shuttle 6pm-12pm
SATURDAY 10/11
PC Men's Soccer vs. West Virginia, 1pm, Glay Field
PC Field Hockey vs. Rutgers, 1pm, Turf Field
East Side Shuttle 6pm-12pm
Palooza Fest, 8pm-2am, '64 Hall
Saturday Shopping Shuttle to the Lincoln Mall, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm, rear of Raymond Hall
SUNDAY 10/12
PC Field Hockey vs. Boston University, 3pm, Turf Field
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
FRIDAY 10/10
Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay on the big screen, 8:30pm, McPhail's
Catch the baseball action on the big screen as the Red Sox take on Tampa Bay! The game begins at 8:30pm. Come cheer for your favorite team and enjoy free wings and pizza. Sponsored by the SAIL Office and McPhail's.
SATURDAY 10/11
PC Men's Soccer vs. West Virginia, 1pm, Glay Field
Come watch PC play against West Virginia!
PC Field Hockey vs. Rutgers, 1pm, Turf Field
Come watch PC face off against Rutgers!
Saturday Shopping Shuttle to the Lincoln Mall, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm, rear of Raymond Hall
Feel like getting off campus for shopping or dining out? Plan to take the Saturday Shopping Shuttle! It's free and convenient! Visit Target, Homegoods, Marshall's, Stop and Shop, and more! The shuttle will depart from the rear of Raymond Hall at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. The shuttle will leave from the Target at the shopping center at 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Any questions? Please call the SAIL Office at x2211. Sponsored by the SAIL Office.
Palooza Fest, 8pm-2am, '64 Hall
Want to do something different this Saturday night? Come to Palooza Fest! From 8pm to 2am in '64 Hall, come enjoy a smorgasbord of board games, video games, pizza and snacks! We'll be playing Wii Sports, Rock Band, Super Mario Soccer, Dance Dance Revolution, and more on the big projector! Board games include Trivial Pursuit, Chess, Family Feud and Battleship. Free pizza, snacks and beverages for all attendees! Come relax, bring your friends, and meet some new people!
SUNDAY 10/12
PC Field Hockey vs. Boston University, 3pm, Turf Field
Come watch a great game against Boston University!
Around Providence
Friday 10/10
Farmers' Market Fridays. Greater Kennedy Plaza 11am-2pm. www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/this_week.php
Farmers' markets are one of the easiest places to find the tasty harvests of Rhode Island farms. Here on the sidewalk along Burnside Park, you'll find a diversity of foods fresh from the fields and meet the people who grow your meal. Plus, every dollar paid directly to a local grower is a dollar invested into Rhode Island communities.
"Pixilerations" at the Firstworks Festival. 12pm-6pm, 401-421-4278
http://www.pixilerations.org/index.html
Pixilerations [v.5] is a new media exhibition and festival in Providence, Rhode Island. With over sixty artists exhibiting and performing, it offers a rare opportunity to view work that incorporates non-traditional materials such as sound, biotechnology, interactive games, holography, robotics, and virtual environments. Pixilerations is curated by leading experts in thefield, and co-sponsored by RISD and Brown University.
"Bug" at the Black Repertory Theater. 7pm, 401 621-6123
www.blackrep.org
A handsome drifter. A lonely waitress. A cheap motel. But what's that crawling across the bed? Reality slowly blurs and suspense turns to horror, as this darkly comic thriller explores the line between conspiracy theory and actual conspiracy. A tale of love, paranoia, and the grip of government, Bug will get under your skin.
Ghost Tours through the East Side. 7pm,
http://www.providenceghosttour.com/
Ever felt like you were being watched? Had the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end while heading downstairs to that creepy old basement? Join us as we lead you by lantern light through the darkened streets of the historic East Side, sharing with you stories that will be sure to send a chill down your spine. $12 tickets available.
"Dreams of Antigone" at the Trinity Repertory Theater. 7:30pm, 401-351-4242.
http://www.trinityrep.com/
In the hands of artistic director Curt Columbus, one of the world's oldest plays becomes a modern-day retelling of an ancient story of courage and faith that asks the question: can one person change the world?
14th Annual Women's Playwright Festival, "Lizzy Izzy" at the Perishable Theater. 8pm, 401-621-6123.
http://www.perishable.org/
Lizzy Izzy by Holly Jensen-Eighteen-year-old Isabella sings Fado to quiet the voices in her head. Her mother would rather get laid then take care of her daughters. Her loathsome Tio Carlos can't keep his hands to himself. Her knight in shining armor is a nerd going through a midlife crisis. Her best friend Amy now thinks she's uncool. And her lawyer can't even remember to show up at the right courthouse. Lizzy Izzy Iooks at how modern life might push a young woman over the edge.
Saturday 10/11
Federal Hill's Annual Columbus Day Feast and Festival. 12pm,
http://www.providencefederalhill.com/
Opening ceremonies begin at noon followed by music with Tribecca and festivities for the night.
Riverwalk before Waterfire at 5:30pm. 401 273-7507 x62 or bbarnes@rihs.org
www.waterfire.org
Smartly designed walkways, parks, and pedestrian bridges invite strolling, especially on summer and fall evenings. Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide the setting for stories of Providence's fabled past and dynamic present. This walk shares the history of Rhode Island's capital city and the history of WaterFire.
Waterfire Flames of Hope, 5:30pm
www.waterfire.org
A special theme for the last Waterfire of the year! The third annual Flames of Hope begins at 5:30 at the State House with a Flames of Hope parade and the lighting of the State House pink to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It will be followed by Waterfire at Waterplace Park.
Waterfire at Waterplace Park. 6:10 pm (Sunset)
www.waterfire.org
The award winning sculpture on all three rivers in downtown Providence is an amazing experience. It is a must see in the city and is a moving symbol of Providence's Renaissance. So take the RIPTA down and come experience what Providence is famous for! Begins at Sunset on Saturday.
Ghost Tours through the East Side. 7pm,
http://www.providenceghosttour.com/
"Dreams of Antigone" at the Trinity Repertory Theater. 7:30pm, 401-351-4242.
http://www.trinityrep.com/
"Bug" at the Black Repertory Theater. 7pm, 401-621-6123
www.blackrep.org
"TV on the Radio" at Lupos. 7pm, 401-331-5876
www.lupos.com
TV on the Radio is a New York City experimental rock band formed in 2001 whose music spans genres as diverse as post-punk, free jazz, a cappella, doo-wop, soul, shoegaze and electro. So come and experience this fun experimental group!
14th Annual Women's Playwright Festival, "Lizzy Izzy" at the Perishable Theater. 8pm, 401-621-6123.
http://www.perishable.org/
Sunday 10/12
Federal Hill's Annual Columbus Day Festival Parade, 12pm.
http://www.providencefederalhill.com/
Experience the annual Columbus Day Parade at Federal Hill and enjoy the music of "Vinnie Ames" and the "Calamari Bros"!
Rhythm and Soul Sundays at the Greater Kennedy Plaza. 2-8pm
http://www.kennedyplaza.org/
An opportunity to hear live music, celebrate culture and the community with performances by the Providence Black Repertory Company's AfroSonic Collective and resident drummers.
"Dreams of Antigone" at the Trinity Repertory Theater. 2:00pm and 7:30pm, 401-351-4242.
http://www.trinityrep.com/
"Bug" at the Black Repertory Theater. 3pm, 401 621-6123
www.blackrep.org
14th Annual Women's Playwright Festival, "Lizzy Izzy" at the Perishable Theater. 3pm, 401-621-6123.
http://www.perishable.org/
Monday 10/13
Federal Hill's Annual Columbus Day Feast & Festival, 12pm.
http://www.providencefederalhill.com/
Live music and entertainment, the best food in the city, and festivities!
"Pixilerations" at the Firstworks Festival. 12pm-6pm, 401-421-4278
http://www.pixilerations.org/index.html
"Brass Bands Conquer the World" at Burnside Park. 4:30pm-6:30pm,
http://www.kennedyplaza.org/
An array of brass bands will be performing at Burnside Park. Come listen and enjoy the music and the wonderful fall weather.
Ghost Tours through the East Side. 7pm,
http://www.providenceghosttour.com/
Movie Times at the Providence Place Cinemas:
An American Carol (PG-13) 1hr 23min 4:20, 9:35
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) 1hr 25min 11:35am, 1:50, 4:05, 6:55, 9:05, 11:20
Blindness (R) 1hr 58min 9:40, 12:25am
Body of Lies (R) 2hrs 08min 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:30, 9:50, 10:20, 12:35am
Choke (R) 1hr 29min 11:45
City of Ember (PG) 1hr 35min 12:00, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:00, 11:15
Duchess, The (PG-13) 1hr 45min 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10, 11:50
Eagle Eye (PG-13) 1hr 58min 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15, 11:55
Eagle Eye: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) 1hr 58min 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40
Reserved Seating
Express, The (PG) 2hrs 09min 12:55, 3:45, 6:40, 9:55
Flash of Genius (PG-13) 1hr 59min 1:40, 6:55
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (R) 1hr 50min 12:50, 6:45
Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) 1hr 50min 1:20, 4:15, 7:10
Miracle at St. Anna (R) 2hrs 40min 3:20, 9:20
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (PG-13) 1hr 30min 11:45am, 12:45, 1:55, 2:55, 4:25, 5:05, 7:05, 7:35, 9:25, 10:05, 11:35, 12:15am
Nights in Rodanthe (PG-13) 1hr 37min 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 9:45, 12:05am
Quarantine (R) 1hr 29min 12:35, 1:05, 2:45, 3:15, 5:00, 5:30, 7:20, 7:50, 9:30, 10:00, 11:40, 12:10am
Religulous (R) 1hr 41min 11:40am, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50, 12:20am
Discount Movie Tickets Available at the Slavin Information Desk for only $7.
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