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Rhode Island events calendar from Quahog.org: The definitive Rhode Island road trip

• December 18-20, 2009: Polar Express on the Newport Dinner Train, Newport
  4:15am and 6:30pm. 19 Americas Cup Avenue. Inspired by the award winning classic by Chris Van Allsburg, share the magic as the Conductor reads the tale of a young boy's unforgettable journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and caroling. And for each child who truly believes, a special gift from Santa himself. Children are invited to wear pajamas. Call (401) 841-8700, email info@newportdinnertrain.com, or visit the Newport Dinner Train (newportdinnertrain.com) website for more information.
• December 18-23, 2009: Annual Holiday Dinner, Providence
  El Rancho Grande, 311 Plainfield Street. Enjoy traditional Mexican Christmas dishes not on the regular menu. Call (401) 275-0808, email info@eyeofprovidence.org, or visit the El Rancho Grande (www.elranchogranderestaurant.com) website for more information.
• December 19, 2009: UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke's Mansion in Winter, Newport
  10:00am-3:00pm. Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue. Its not beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newport. Doris Duke, who enjoyed Christmas far away in sunny Hawaii, left behind a mansion shuttered and shrouded for the season. Experience this quiet house, decorated only by a small tree in the staff wing, and hear about Miss Duke's tropical holiday. Tours on the half-hour; refreshments. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. Call (401) 847-8344, or visit the Newport Restoration Foundation (www.newportrestoration.org) website for more information.
• December 19-20, 2009: Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Newport
  10:00am-3:00pm. Whitehorne House, 416 Thames Street. Glimpse the simple traditions that surrounded Christmas in the 1800s. Meet two of the Whitehorne daughters, played by local theater majors, as they prepare for a holiday meal. Enjoy a taste of a period dessert straight from one of Mrs. Whitehorne's recipes and take away a booklet with several period recipes. Adults, $5; children under 5, free. Call (401) 846-4152, email liz@newportrestoration.org, or visit the Newport Restoration (www.newportrestoration.org) website for more information.
• December 20, 2009: Christmas Tea and Choral Concert, Newport
  1:30pm-4:00pm. Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Avenue. The program begins with a guided tour of the mansion, decorated for the holiday season. Guests enjoy a choral performance by the Rhode Island Touring Ensamble followed by tea in the Italian Banquet Hall. Reservations required. Adults, $35; seniors, $30; children 6-12, $10; reservations required. Call (401) 846-0669, or visit the Belcourt Castle (www.belcourtcastle.com) website for more information.
• December 20, 2009: WestSide Caroling, Providence
  Loie Fuller's, 1455 Westminster Street. Fun for the entire family! 5pm-6pm—warm up with drinks and complimentary hors d'ouevres at Loie Fuller's. 6pm-8pm—neighborhood Christmas caroling, with two hot drink/cookie stops along the way. Email Mike@connectprovidence.org for more information.
• December 20, 2009: Ocean State Follies Holiday Show, Johnston
  A talented cast of five use song, parodies, skits, and audience interaction to poke fun at and celebrate the great state of Rhode Island—with a holiday twist! Reservations required. Visit the Ocean State Follies (www.oceanstatefollies.com) website for more information.
• December 22, 2009: Ocean State Follies Holiday Show, Johnston
  A talented cast of five use song, parodies, skits, and audience interaction to poke fun at and celebrate the great state of Rhode Island—with a holiday twist! Reservations required. Visit the Ocean State Follies (www.oceanstatefollies.com) website for more information.
• December 23, 2009: Encore of "Lumberjacking", Providence
  Starts at 7:00pm. Avon Cinema, 260 Thayer Street. Made in Rhode Island by Rhode Islanders, Lumberjacking tells the story of a man who refuses to trade in his axe for a newfangled "motor saw." Visit the Avon Cinema (www.avoncinema.com) or Lumberjacking websites for more information.
• December 27, 2009: Ocean State Follies Holiday Show, Johnston
  A talented cast of five use song, parodies, skits, and audience interaction to poke fun at and celebrate the great state of Rhode Island—with a holiday twist! Reservations required. Visit the Ocean State Follies (www.oceanstatefollies.com) website for more information.
• December 29, 2009: Candlelight Tour of Hearthside, Lincoln
  6:00pm-8:00pm. Hearthside, Great Road. View the lavish holiday decorations at this majestic stone mansion one more time before the season is over. Enjoy the beauty in the warm ambience of candlelight. Guided tours provided by docents in period costume. Numerous antiques and exhibits throughout the ten room home. Adults, $4; under 16 free. Call (401) 726-0597, email kathartley@cox.net, or visit the Hearthside (www.hearthsidehouse.org) website for more information.
• December 29, 2009: UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke's Mansion in Winter, Newport
  10:00am-3:00pm. Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue. Its not beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newport. Doris Duke, who enjoyed Christmas far away in sunny Hawaii, left behind a mansion shuttered and shrouded for the season. Experience this quiet house, decorated only by a small tree in the staff wing, and hear about Miss Duke's tropical holiday. Tours on the half-hour; refreshments. Adults, $10; children under 12, $8. Call (401) 847-8344, or visit the Newport Restoration Foundation (www.newportrestoration.org) website for more information.
• December 31, 2009: First Night Newport, Newport
  5:00pm-9:00pm. Downtown Newport. Family-friendly event showcasing Newport's rich art and cultural community, culminating with a fireworks display over Newport Harbor. Call (401) 848-2400, or visit the First Night Newport (www.firstnightnewport.org) website for more information.
• December 31, 2009: Open House and 14-Gun "Salute to Fallen Comrades", Newport
  4:00pm-8:00pm. Newport Artillery Company, 34 Clarke Street. Armory open for tours, cider and cookies. Around 6pm uniformed company members will fire seven salutes from one of their Revere cannons stationed in Eisenhower Park, alternating with another seven from a 75mm pack howitzer stationed at Long Wharf. Free and open to the public. Call (401) 846-8488, or visit the Artillery Company of Newport (www.newportartillery.org) website for more information.
• December 31, 2009: Charlie Hall's New Year's Eve Rockin' Comedy Spectacular, Providence
  6:00pm-11:59pm. Providence Marriott Downtown, One Orms Street. Charlie Hall emcees The Ocean State Follies Annual Year-in-Review Show, plus cocktails, dinner, and dancing the night away with Steve Smith and the Nakeds! Overnight packages available. Call (401) 272-2400, or visit the Ocean State Follies (www.oceanstatefollies.com) website for more information.
• December 31, 2009: Bright Night Providence, Providence
  An artist-run, arts-oriented New Year's Eve celebration, Rhode Island's biggest and best New Year's Eve Party! Featuring hundreds of the best local singers, actors, dancers, acrobats, musicians, magicians, and clowns. Tickets go on sale December 1. Call (401) 351-2596, or visit the Bright Night Providence (www.brightnight.org) website for more information.
• December 31-January 1, 2010: New Year's Eve Ball, Newport
  9:00pm-1:00am. Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Avenue. Dance to the sounds of Larry Brown's Swing Lane Orchestra in the French Gothic Ballroom. Top-shelf beverages, magnificent midnight chocolate buffet. $95 per person; $100 at the door. Call (401) 846-0669 for reservations, or visit the Belcourt Castle (www.belcourtcastle.com) website for more information.
• January 1, 2010: 31st Annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, Newport
  Starts at 12:00pm. Easton's Beach, Memorial Boulevard. Folks from the local Polar Bear Club race to dip into the icy waters at Easton's Beach, all to benefit charity. Call (401) 846-0028, or visit the A Wish Come True (www.awish.org/events.shtml) website for more information.
• January 7, 2010: A Night of Rhode Island Mystery, Providence
  7:00pm-8:30pm. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street. If you enjoy a good mystery, especially one set in Rhode Island, don't miss this. Authors Mark Arsenault (