Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex

ICON7 The Illustration Conference

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:07:59 +0000

Main Stage Keynote by Lynda Barry with a very special surprise guest who “created the longest-running animated series on television.”

Lynda Barry is the inimitable creator behind the seminal comic strip “Ernie Pook’s Comeek” that was syndicated across North America in alternative weeklies for two decades, featuring the incomparable Marlys and Freddy, as well as the books “One! Hundred! Demons!, The! Greatest! of! Marlys!,” “Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel,” “Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies!,” and “The Good Times are Killing Me.”

WBFF New England Fitness Weekend: Finals

Tara Edwards — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:51:25 +0000

WBFF New England Fitness Weekend offers the Best of the Best in Natural Bodybuilding, Muscle Men, Figure, Bikini Diva, Diva Fitness Model, Male Fitness Model, as they compete for the richest title in our sport earning “Pro Status”.

The WBFF New England Fitness Weekend provides all athletes a chance to shine! With a consistently sold-out audiences, national exposure and production standards designed to make every contestant feel like a star, the WBFF New England Fitness Weekend is like no other event you will ever witness!

WBFF New England Fitness Weekend: Preliminaries

Tara Edwards — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:45:49 +0000

Carrie Underwood: “Blown Away Tour”

lisa — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:43:40 +0000

Don’t miss five-time Grammy winner and American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood as she stops at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence during her North American “Blown Away Tour,” on September 17! She will be joined by the multi-talented Hunter Hayes. The 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, most recently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour.

Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of “The Blown Away Tour” to support Red Cross disaster relief. Every year, the American Red Cross prepares for and responds to nearly 70,000 disasters across the United States. This donation will help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, and emotional support for those in need after a disaster. Proceeds from her Canadian concerts will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.

Please visit www.carrieunderwood.fm for up to date information on “The Blown Away Tour.”

Time: 7:30pm
On Sale:Friday, May 18 at 10AM
Purchase Parking: www.ticketmaster.com

Luxury/Party Suites: Call 401.680.4716 or email: jguarino@provsportsent.com
*Ticket prices do not include facility or convenience

Brown University Graduate Student Gala

mmosunic — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:33:21 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 200- 350 people. Event Hours: 7pm – 1:30 am. This event is closed to the public.

Chips Ahoy! & Ritz present AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! 2012 TOUR

lisa — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:18:55 +0000

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! The tour will make its way to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence this August 26, 2012!

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Idol finalists Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine!

Additional Information Visit: www.americanidol.com

Time: 7:00pm
On Sale:Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10AM
Purchase Parking: www.ticketmaster.com

Luxury/Party Suites: Call 401.680.4716 or email: jguarino@provsportsent.com

Rhode Island Sports Awards

mmosunic — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:18:31 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 1,100 people. Admission: $25 per person. The 2012 Cox Rhode Island Sports Awards presented by the RI National Guard will be held on June 13, 2012 at the RI Convention Center. The awards show honors the Ocean States’ best and brightest high school athletes. Go to www.risportsawards.com to vote for R.I.’s top athletes. This event is open to the public with advance registration.

An Evening with Amy Grant

Tara Edwards — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:36:06 +0000

Amy Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality, and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as “The Queen Of Christian Pop.” As of 2009, Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide.

Functional Training Summit

mmosunic — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:19:46 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 1,000 people. Please visit www.performbetter.com for more information. This event is closed to the public.

Take Over (Boxing Event)

mmosunic — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:03:55 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 1,333 people. Show Hours: 6pm – 11pm. Admission: Varies. It’s the return of 2004 U.S. Heavyweight Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and former NABF champion Brian “The Bull” Barbosa. Also featuring TV show “Contender” Richard Gingras and female sensation Kali Reis. Please visit www.bigsixboxingacademy.com for more information or call Roland Estrada at 401.241.3490 or Artie DePino at 617.312.5059. This event is open to the public.

Amica Ironman 70.3 Providence

mmosunic — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:09:15 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 2,500 people. Expo Hours: 7/6 – 12pm – 6pm and 7/7 9am – 5pm. Race Day is July 8th. Please visit http://ironmanrhodeisland.com for more information. This event is open to the public.

PLRB/LIRB Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference

mmosunic — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:03:17 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 600 people. Show Hours: June 26th 7am – 6:30 pm, June 27th 7:30 am – 4:15 pm. Please visit www.plrb-lirbregionals.org for more information. This event is closed to the public.

RIBX Kick-off Bash!

mmosunic — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:35:29 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 650+ people. Event Hours: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Admission: $10 per person (pre-registration required). Join us for the “RIBX Bash!” on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm to kick-off RIBX 2012 (Rhode Island Business Expo) by celebrating and connecting business. Enjoy the sounds of “Brass Attack” sponsored by WPRO 630 AM and 99.7 FM and complimentary hot and cold hors d’oeuvres provided by some of the area’s most popular restaurants and caterers while networking with key business leaders, local media personalities and other distinguished guests. $1.00 corkage fee per beverage (beer and wine). Pre-registration is required at www.providencechamber.com. Walk-ins may not be accommodated depending on capacity. This event is open to the business community with advance registration by April 27, 2012.

Nuestra Belleza Infantil/Juvenil RI 2012

mmosunic — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:47:29 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 500 people. Show Hours: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Admission: $20 per person. Please contact Karla De La Rosa at 401.854.8005 for inquiries. This event is open to the public.

Power of Place Summit

mmosunic — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:10:03 +0000

Estimated Attendance: 500 people. Show Hours: 500 people. Please visit www.growsmartri.com for more information. Our 4th biennial Power of Place Summit on Friday, May 11th is a chance to celebrate and promote successful development and planning in Rhode Island. And it’s also an opportunity to examine the many ways to better leverage the Power of Place for a stronger state economy. The Summit brings together nearly 500 business and civic leaders, state and local officials, developers, architects, community activists, real estate professionals, planners and staff from many policy advocacy groups. This event is open to the public.