The Series at Rhode Island College offers a wide variety of exciting world, dance, theatre and music performances you won’t likely see anywhere else in Rhode Island – there is no greater value for live entertainment! For nearly 50 years, The Series has been a leading producer of the performing arts in Rhode Island. This year, we have made improvements that give you more choices and flexibility in planning your entertainment season. So take advantage of our subscription package pricing – the more you choose, the more you save…and the more thrilling perfomances you get to see 2009 - 2010 season.

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Spring 2010

The Muir String Quartet with special guest Marcus Thompson, viola

When: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Where: Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

The Muir String Quartet returns to RIC, along with special guest Marcus Thompson on viola. The evening's program includes Mozart's "Dissonant" String Quartet K. 465; Beethoven's The Harp, Op. 74; and Mendelssohn's String Quintet in B Flat Major, Op. 87. Reserved Seating $35

Pianist Steven Mayer

Rescheduled from the 2008 - 2009 season

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Where: Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

Steven Mayer will present his valentine of American popular and classical music in a solo piano concert on Feb. 14. Reserved seating $35

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle

When: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Auditorium in Roberts Hall

Photo © Tobin Voggesser

On March 4, two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers, husband and wife team Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, will present Masters of the Fiddle, a whirlwind of music, song and dance. These two living legends are routinely selling out houses three times the size of RIC’s Roberts Hall Auditorium, so plan to secure your tickets soon for this sure-fire hit concert. Reserved seating $35

The Muir String Quartet

When: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Where: Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

Photo © Gene St. Pierre

On March 22, the quartet will perform Barber's String Quartet, Op. 11; Mendelssohn's String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1; and Beethoven's String Quartet No.8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2. Reserved seating $35

Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations®

When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

Photo © Steve Sherman

Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations® returns to RIC with another award-winning "concert with commentary." On April 13, Siegel will present Chopin and the Future, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth. The program will feature works of Chopin that enchant the ear and point to the future - nocturnes and etudes - and the music of composers inspired by him, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Scriabin and Szymanowski. Reserved Seating $35

Kenny Werner Jazz Quintet

When: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center

The Kenny Werner Jazz Quintet will perform on April 19 with a lineup featuring world renowned musicians Kenny Werner on piano, Randy Brecker on trumpet, David Sanchez on tenor sax, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass and Antonio Sanchez on drums. Reserved seating $35

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

When: Sunday, May 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Auditorium in Roberts Hall

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will close out the 2009/10 season on May 1. This contemporary ballet troupe with a European twist will perform an eclectic repertoire by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. Reserved seating $35

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