Rhode Island Convention Center - Calendar of Events

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Coming Events
  The Coming Events Calendar is a partial listing of upcoming events at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Events listed include public shows, and those events that may be of interest to the general public.

For more information concerning upcoming events, please contact the Rhode Island Convention Center at 401-458-6000.


  Nov / 2009
   

   11/09
Public Show

4 Life Research Independent Distributor
Estimated Attendance: 110 people. Admission: $5.00 per person, 6:00 pm – 10:00pm. For more information contact Ileana Johnson, at 401.919.1764 or Martha Fajardo at 401.475.0716. This group is an organization of professionals in the network market industry, that through team work are committed to making a difference in the lives of people. This is a real opportunity for personal growth, social contribution and achieving financial independence. This event is open to the public.

   11/09 - 23
Public Show

Display of Student Lighthouses
Estimated Attendance: Continuous flow. Event Hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm daily. Admission is free. Lighthouses were completed over a 2 month period by TPC students using 80% recycled materials. TPC is the only 24 hour skilled nursing and ICF-MR level center in Rhode Island. The students and residents have various medical diagnosis and have completed all lighthouses with the assistance of their instructor Lisa Gibree and her aides, Denise Poe and Amanda Lonergan. For more information contact Cheryl Marthers at 401.272.7127. This event is open to the public.

   11/11 - 14
Public Show

Harmony Incorporated Annual International Convention
Estimated Attendance: 1,000 people. This event is open to the public. For more information visit www.harmonyinc.com.

   11/13

New Revenue Opportunities and Maximization Methods
Estimated Attendance: 50 people. Show hours 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for more information contact Maureen O’Donnell at 401.849.4702 ext. 10 or visit the website www.compuclaim-ri.com. This event is closed to the public.

   11/14

Village Vocal Chords
Estimated Attendance: 50 people. Event hours 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, for more information contact Karen Gungel at 815.218.9006 or email her at ksgvvc@aol.com. This event is closed to the public.

   11/14
Public Show

Fall International Beer Festival
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. Admission: $36.00 a person. Show Hours: First Session 1:00pm-4:30pm and Second Session 6:30pm-10:00pm. This is the largest international Beer Fest on the East Coast. For more information, please contact Maury Ryan at 401.272.0980 or visit their website at www.beerfestamerica.com. This event is open to the public.

   11/15

RI Cheerleading Coaches Association – Coaches Conference
Estimated Attendance: 100 people. This event is closed to the public.

   11/15 - 17

Literacy for All Conference
Estimated Attendance: 1,500 people. Event Hours: Sunday- Tuesday 8:30am- 5:00pm. For more information, please contact Lesley University at 617.349.9402 or visit their website at www.lesley.edu/crr/ifa_intro.html. This event is open to the public with advanced registration.

   11/18

Rhode Island Dental Association
Estimated Attendance: 300 people. For more information visit their website at www.ridental.com. This event is closed to the public.

   11/20 - 22

Irish Dance Teachers Association New England Regional Competition
Estimated Attendance: 1,500 people. This event is open to the public.

   11/23

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Estimated Attendance: 700 people. For more information go to www.providencechamber.com. This event is open to the public with advance registration.

   11/24

National Philanthropy Day
Estimated Attendance: 650 people. This event is closed to the public.

  Dec / 2009
 

   12/03-06

The Bay Colony Dog Show
Estimated Attendance: 20,000 people. Show Hours:Thursday – Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Adults & Seniors $12.00 Children 12 and under $ 7.00. This four -day event, is on of the nation’s largest American Kennel Club Dog Shows. For more information, please visit their website at www.baycolonydogshow.com. This event is open to the public.

   12/03 - 06

American Kennel Club
Estimated Attendance: 200 people. This event is closed to the public.

   12/09

Educational Resource Services
Estimated Attendance: 40 people. Show hours 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. For more information contact Russ Dunwoodie at erservices@aol.com. This event is open to the public with advanced registration.

   12/10

Fairer Skies: Global Challenges, Local Opportunities Day One Annual Luncheon
Estimated Attendance: 400 people. Show Hours: 11:00 am -- VIP Reception, 12:00 noon luncheon. For more information contact Christine Pellegri at 401.421.4100 ext.108 or visit their website at; www.dayoneri.org. This event is open to the public with advanced registration.

   12/11-12

Reps to Revenues
Estimated Attendance: 100 people. This event is closed to the public.

   12/12

RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale
Estimated Attendance: 3,500 people. Show Hours: Saturday Only, 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission: $7.00. Children under 14 and current RISD Students are free (with ID). RISD Alumni Art Sales feature thousands of items designed and created by alumni from all over the country and the world. Items for sale include fine art, home accessories, greeting cards, jewelry, paintings, furniture, rugs, clothing, photographs, glass and ceramics. For more information, please contact Alan Tracy at 401.454.6618 or visit their website at www.risd.edu/alumnisale.cfm. This event is open to the public.

   12/18

North Providence Winter Ball
Estimated Attendance: 600 people. This event is closed to the public.

  Jan / 2010
 

   01/03
Public Show

SNE Bridal Show
Estimated Attendance: 2,000 people. Show Hours: 10:15 am- 5:00 pm. Admission is $14.00 For more information contact Bob Mignarri at 401.885.8788, ext. 11 or visit: www.southernnewenglandbridalexpo.com. Admission is $15.00 for adults, adult with a coupon is $12.00 and children under age 7 are free. This expo will have approximately 145 wedding related exhibitors along with two professional fashion shows. This event is open to the public.

   01/10
Public Show

Providence Boat Show
Estimated Attendance: 25,000 people. Show Hours: Thursday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Friday 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $10.00, children under 12 are free. All the latest powerboats, small sailboats, kayaks, and inflatables. All the newest technology, engines, electronics, designs and accessories. Special fishing section, daily seminars, networking and more. For more information contact Nancy Piffard at 401.846.1115 ext. 212 or visit the website www.providenceboatshow.com. This event is open to the public.

   01/15-16

Emery Waterhouse Marketplace
Estimated Attendance: 900 people. For more information contact Stephanie Cochrane at 207.775.2371 ext. 2137 or visit their website at www.emeryonline.com This event is closed to the public.

   01/21 - 24
Public Show

RI Auto Show
Estimated Attendance: 20,000 people. For more information call 717.671.4300 or visit: www.motortrendautoshows.com. This event is open to the public.

   01/26

The Richard Oster Gold Heart Luncheon
Estimated Attendance: 400 people. This event is open to the public with advanced registration.

   01/28 - 31

2010 Athletic Cheer & Dance National Championships
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. For more information visit www.athleticchampionships.com. This event is open to the public

  Feb/ 2010
 

   02/13

Ponagansett High School Winter Ball
Estimated Attendance: 350 people. For more information contact Amy Balfour or Gary Martinelli at 401.710.7599. This is event is closed to the public.

   02/13 - 14
Public Show

Southern New England Golf Expo
Estimated Attendance: 10,000 people. Show Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday, and 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sunday. Admission is $9.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free. The SNE Golf Expo will be fun for the whole family! Join more than 10,000 attendees for expanded shopping opportunities, the Amica Chipping Challenge, Monster Mini-Golf Course and indoor driving range to test new offerings from golf manufacturers, and much, much more! For more information contact Rebecca Ebeling at 444.0750 ext. 107 or visit their website: www.snegolfexpo.com. This event is open to the public

   02/18 - 21
Public Show

RI Spring Flower & Garden Show
Estimated Attendance: 30,000 people. For more information please call 401.272.0980 or visit their website at www.flowershow.com. This show is open to the public.

   02/24

RI Dental Association
Estimated Attendance: 300 people. This event is closed to the public.

   02/25 - 28
Public Show

17th Annual Rhode Island RV & Camping Show
For more information visit www.affinityrvshows.com or call 800-441-0013. Estimated attendance: 15,000

   02/26 - 27
Public Show

Winter Chili Festival
Estimated Attendance: 4,000 people. The Winter Chili Festival will include culinary demonstrations, chili pepper eating contest, children’s activities, tailgate lounge, International Chili Society Competition and People’s Choice Competition. Friday, February 26th VIP cocktail reception 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Saturday, February 27th, Winter Chili Festival from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., adults $15.00 children 12 and under free, students with ID $10.00 and seniors $10.00. For more information contact Mary Wall at 508.889.8113 or Susan Latouille at 401.769.1325 ext. 11. Also, please visit the website at www.chili-festival.com. This event is open to the public.

  March/ 2010
 

   03/02 - 04

New England Turfgrass Regional Tradeshow
Estimated Attendance: 2,000 people For more information please visit their website www.nertf/show.org. This event is closed to the public.

   03/05-07

Digital Overload 2010
Estimated Attendance: 750 people. Show hours: Friday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am, Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 am and Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Admission is $50.00. For more information contact visit the website www.digital-overload.com. This event is open to the public with advanced registration prior to 2/20/10.

   03/06

Hasbro Children’s Hospital Gala
Estimated Attendance: 1,000 people. This event is closed to the public.

   03/06 - 07
Public Show

17th Annual Rhode Island Pet Show & TICA Cat Show
Estimated Attendance: 6,000 people. Show hours 11:00 am – 6:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $8:00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under. For more information please visit their website at www.jenksproductions.com. This show is open to the public.

   03/08 - 10

NerComp 2010
Estimated Attendance: 550 people. For more information contact Victoria Fanning at 303.449.4430 or visit the website www.educause.edu/nercomp. This event is open to the public.

   03/11 - 14
Public Show

Home Show
Estimated Attendance: 20,000 people. The Home Show is Rhode Island’s Premier remodeling and home building showcase and the oldest & largest Home Show in Southern New England. Visit hundreds of exhibitors; attend special how-to-seminars; relax in our rejuvenation room; enjoy family entertainment, cooking demonstrations with delicious food and wine & spirit samplings. Show hours: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Thursday and Friday. 10:00 am – 9:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sunday. Admission is adults $10.00, children under 5 free, children 6-12 - $3.00 and adults over 65 - $8.00. For more information contact Nancy Jenkinson at 438.7400 or visit the website www.ribahomeshow.com. This event is open to the public.

   03/18 - 22

NerComp 2010
Mary Kay Conference Estimated Attendance: 600 people. This event is closed to the public.

   03/18 - 22

Mary Kay Conference
Partnerships: Working for Children & Youth with Special Healthcare needs and Their Families Estimated Attendance: 300 people. This conference will focus on the partnerships for children and youth with special health care needs and their families by providing information on programs and policies impacting families and their caregivers. Show hours 8:00 am – 4:00pm. For more information contact Barbara Torres at 727.4144 ext. 161 or visit the website at www.ripin.org. This event is open to the public, with advanced registration completed by 3/8/10.

   03/19 - 21
Public Show

New England Saltwater Fishing Show
Estimated Attendance: 12,000 people. Show hours: Friday 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission adults $10.00, children under 13 years old free and Sunday all women admitted free of charge. For more information on this show contact Steve Medeiros at 401.826.2121 or visit their website www.nesaltwatershow.com. This event is open to the public.

   03/24 - 27

JLC Live Residential Construction Show
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. For more information call 800.261.7769 or visit www.jlclive.com. This event is closed to the public.

   03/31

Sysco Boston 2010 Rhode Island Spring Food Show
Estimated Attendance: 1,000 people. This food show is open to all establishments in the food service industry. This show offers many new and innovative ideas to help everyday operations including menu engineering and wait staff training. Show hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, admission is free. For more information contact Lisa McClarren at 508.285.1281. This event is closed to the public.

  April/ 2010
 

   04/01

Tedeschi Food Shops Conference
Estimated Attendance: 300 people. This event is closed to the public.

   04/01

Tedeschi Food Shops Conference
Estimated Attendance: 300 people. This event is closed to the public.

   04/07

Dental Association
Estimated Attendance: 300 people. This event is closed to the public.

   04/08 - 10

NELMS Annual Convention
Estimated Attendance: 2,000 people. This event is closed to the public.

   04/09 - 11

JAMFEST Nationals
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. For more information please call 866.526.3378 or visit the website at www.jamfest.com. This event is closed to the public.

   04/09 - 11

The Conference for Food Protection Biennial Meeting
Estimated Attendance: 450 people. This is a deliberative forum, their website describes their mission and membership. Approved conference recommendations are communicated to the FDA and USDA for incorporation into the USPHs Model Food Code, their focus is retail food safety. For more information contact Trevor Hayes at 408.848.2255 or visit their website www.foodprotect.org. This event is open to the public with advanced registration.

   04/11 - 17

Machine Quilters Exposition, LLC 2010
Estimated Attendance: 2,500 people. MQX is a quilt show and conference for anyone that loves to quilt. Over 200 classes, fashion show, vendor mall, banquet and 350 competition quilts. Come and join the adventure we cal MQX. Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $12 for a single day for $21.00 for a multi-day pass. For more information contact Janet Lee Santeusanio at 603.778.6994 or visit their website at www.mqxshow.com. This event is open to the public.

   04/17 - 18

Rhode Island Greenfest
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. The Rhode Island Greenfest will celebrate the latest green solutions to help New Englanders live in a better world. Come celebrate Earth Week 2010! Solutions for clean living will include; renewable energy exhibits, green living, organic and natural products, green transportation, waste reduction and green building. Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. For more information contract Deborah Dufton at 631.734.5894 or visit the website at www.rhodeislandgreenfest.com

   04/17 - 18

Walk MS 2010
Estimated Attendance: 400 people. Walk MS2010 is the 21st annual walk to benefit the RI chapter of the national multiple sclerosis. “Walk to create a world free of MS”. For more information contact Catie Fauvelle at 401.738.8411 or visit the website at www.mswalkri.com. This event is open to the public.

   04/24

Providence National College Fair
Estimated Attendance: 3,000 people. The National College Fair allows parents and students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, public and private 2-year and 4-years colleges and universities. Show hours 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm, admission is free. For more information contact Malene Ward at 703.299.6855 or visit the website at www.nacacnet.org. This event is open to the public.

   04/18

Northeast Region Creative Memories
Estimated Attendance: 200 people. For more information contact Elaine Colarusso at 401.885.2441 or visit their website at www.mycmsite.com/ecolarusso. This event is open to the public with advanced registration
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