November in Rhode Island: Dining, Shopping and Performing

Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, that’s an awfully big name for the smallest state in the Union. Measuring a whole 48 miles from north to south and a whopping 37 miles from east to west for a total of1 214 square miles Rhode Island is the self proclaimed Biggest Little State In The Union and one look at the calendar of events available in this manageable area is proof enough.

The size of the state, what some would call small, the residents prefer quaint, allows you to cross from one side to the other in half an hour. Breakfast in a Burilville diner to lunch down city Providence finishing with an elegant supper in Newport the playground of American royalty. Music, theater, classic movies, bazaars, traditional dinners, natural beauties, they all mark the holiday season in Rhode Island and no matter what town you live in they are all close enough to enjoy.

11/3/2006 - 11/4/2006 Colonial Dinner
Enjoy a colonial style dinner served by costumed volunteers. Recipes are adapted from 18th and early 19th century meals. $20.00 per person, reservations are required.
Smith Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield 401 231-7363

11/4/2006 Candy Cane Bazaar
Christmas wreaths, decorations, gifts, themed baskets, large food table, pictures with Santa and a luncheon
First Baptist Church, 35 Pierce St., East Greenwich 401-884-2322

11/4/2006 - 11/5/2006 Holiday Bazaar
Homemade Christmas wreaths, ornaments, crafts, jewelry and more.
Church Hall, 221 Main St., Warren 401-245-2641

11/4/2006 - 11/12/2006 The Polar Express
Inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, come experience the magic of The Polar Express@ in the Blackstone River Valley. On November 4, 5, 11 & 12 enjoy an 1 1/2 hour train ride from Ann & Hope Cumberland, RI to the North Pole. Trip includes Hot Chocolate & cookies, Santa Claus, story presentation of The Polar Express and Sing-a-long. $27.50 All Seats.
Ann & Hope/Providence & Worcester Railroad, Broad Street, Cumberland, 401-724-2200 www.tourblackstone.com