February

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Day Trips

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February Day Trips

Treat yourself and cure your cabin fever at the same time! We will visit the MFA in Boston to explore their exhibits including the current traveling exhibit “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love”. Known today as the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, or Venus as she was known to the Romans, was one of the most powerful ancient Greek divinities and a favorite subject in ancient art. This is the first exhibition about the powerful goddess that both ancient writers and artists described as complex and even dangerous. Through the presentation of 150 Greek and Roman works of art, “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love,” which includes spectacular loans from Rome and Naples, reveals the most popular ancient goddess in her role as adulterous seductress, and much more. Before our visit to the MFA we will indulge ourselves at Boston’s most famous desserterie Finale, where we will enjoy a dessert party featuring a selection of salads and sandwiches and, of course, an extensive dessert buffet. $ 92

Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.” We have orchestra seating for the 2:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time for lunch before the show $ 92

Don’t you love surprises? Bring your adventurous spirit and join us for a secret trip where you won’t know our destinations until

you arrive! We don’t want to spoil the surprise but here are some clues to entice you to join us….we will experience two European countries (and even a piece of heaven!) without ever leaving Massachusetts…we will visit a lemon house, an orange house, a country house and a green house….we will meet twin turtles who love the cold…we will look out the windows to heaven and the windows to winter…we will enjoy a little bit of Christmas and a little bit of summer all on a crisp February day…have we got you guessing yet? The only way to know for sure is to come along for a day full of fun and surprise! A full lunch is included as well as a gift to take home. $ 79

Enjoy a break from the winter weather to see dazzling floral exhibits and take in the sweet fragrances of the displays at the Rhode Island Flower Show! The 2012 show is bound to live up to the its reputation as an utterly creative, and uplifting experience - a tonic for winter blues. At a time when life is hectic, this show provides a welcome alternative. This year’s theme “Simple Pleasures” will evoke images of those moments in our lives that we recall as the special ones - memories of childhood, in Grandma’s garden, bursting with daisies, roses, delphinium.....perhaps a longing to return to the Zen garden we enjoyed on our last holiday, or teasing out a plan to create our own meditation garden. There will be landscape gardens, discovery gardens, speakers, and demonstrations. The flower show is at the Rhode Island Convention Center, which also has indoor access to the Providence Place Mall, where there are plenty of options for lunch and shopping. A sure cure for “cabin fever!” Even if you’re not a gardener, join us for a breath of springtime & shopping at Providence Place Mall! $ 55

Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of FRANK SINATRA and the creative vision of Tony Award® winner TWYLA THARP (Movin’ Out). This one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” with the sizzling sound of a live on-stage big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp’s choreography. As fourteen of the world’s best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love, you will experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away features a score of beloved Sinatra classics including "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Way," "New York, New York," and "Witchcraft". We have orchestra seating for the 2:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch $ 105

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