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By Abbie Lahmers

THE MUST LIST

10 statewide events happening this month

Treat yourself to a Field of Artisans shopping and sipping event

December 9:

Spend a Friday night sipping a cocktail at the Galactic Theatre and grooving to local bluesy rock band Blue Dreams, bringing a splash or reggae to the stage. No cover but tips are encouraged. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com

December 10:

For craft brews and great tunes, head to Rejects Beer Co. to hear local favorites Neutral Nation, We Own Land, and Patsy Decline joining forces on one stage to create an unforgettable night. Middletown, RejectsBeerCo.com

December 10:

Singer-songwriter Sean Rowe’s emotive lyrics and deep baritone have garnered national attention in folk/roots circles. Rowe plays the LaFarge Arts Center at the Newport Congregational Church. Mary-Elaine Jenkins opens. NewportLive.org

Photo by Natasha Valentine, courtesy of Field of Artisans

Through December 18:

Travel to South County to experience the magic of sipping and shopping small during the Field of Artisans x Whalers Brewing Company: Holiday Series, a special Sunday tradition. Peace Dale, FieldOfArtisans.com For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

December 1-4 & 9-11:

Browse a curated selection of art, participate in a silent auction, and bring canned goods to donate to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank at The Foundry Show, created and run by the artisans themselves. Pawtucket, FoundryShow.com

December 11:

Norman Bird Sanctuary invites nature enthusiasts on a search for native raptors along their wooded trails and the chance to meet their resident Red-tailed Hawk up close for Raptor Roundup. Binoculars are encouraged. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

December 16:

Renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli brings old-school sounds to The JPT Film + Event Center with his contemporary interpretations of the Great American Songbook, spanning hits by Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and more. Newport, JanePickens.com

Through January 15:

Visit the Bristol Art Museum for contemporary works exposing innovative uses of materials and challenging conventions in Extravagant Chemistry, Anatomies of Painting, on view this month. BristolArtMuseum.org

December 3:

The Newport Strings Quartet brings celebrated chamber music to the Four Corners Arts Center, from Hayden’s String Quartet in C major to the works of Ukrainian composer Dmitri Klebanov. Tiverton, FourCornersArts.org

December 17-18:

Munch on food truck snacks and shop local artists exhibiting fine handmade gifts in a variety of styles and media at the Providence Artisans Market Holiday Show, with something for everyone on your list. Providence, WaterFire.org