Events

Water For Elephants

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM 

WHERE: PPAC - Providence Performing Arts Center 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

*Seats will be 1st Dress Circle Balcony (A-J) or Outer Sides Main Floor Orchestra* 

PRICE: $40.00

AGE: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is recommended for ages 8 and up. The show contains some adult themes, acts of violence, and strong language, but the circus acts and spectacles will dazzle young audiences.  Children under the age of 6 are not permitted at this performance. Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age.

HOW: You must register by Aug 13th, 2025 *** Note this is early

REGISTER HERE: Water for Elephants Tickets

Water for Elephants

The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”

After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train, unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age. Tony Award®-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling” production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony Award®-nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania).

**This is a DROP off, with 2 Parent Chaperones ONLY**
Chaperones may not bring siblings to this event.

Two Day Program, MUST attend both days
- Wednesday Dec 3rd 11-2
- Thursday December 11th 11-2

Week 1:
Part 1 Introduction to Archaeology and Ancient Cultures: We will introduce the key notions necessary to do archaeology, the type of evidence (material culture) we use, and the kinds of information we can get through archaeological research to interpret and learn from the past.
Part 2 Survey and Stratigraphy: Searching for evidence to Reconstruct the Past: This session deals with the practical techniques archaeologists use to locate potential sites, excavate them, and record their findings following the scientific method.

Week 2:
Part 1 Simulated Archaeological Dig: In this session, students will play the role of an archaeological team excavating a fictitious Native American site in New England, designed to teach them how to interpret the spatial relations and context of their finds and what information they can use to understand the lives of past societies.
Part 2 Interpreting the Material Evidence: In this final session, students will have a chance to interact more directly with ancient evidence and artifacts. They will learn about the information they can extract from fragmented and reconstructed evidence and interrogate the materials, individually and in groups, to formulate their own hypotheses about the site, its people, costumes, and lives in the past.

Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
You will meet a PhD Archaeology student at the main entrance.
60 George St,
Providence, RI 02912

Adult ticket is needed.

This is a DROP OFF event but we do need 2 chaperones.

Event Registration Opens 11/15/2025 @ 8pm
The museum is dedicated to preserving the proud history and traditions of the men and women of the Rhode Island State Police.
We will begin with a video of the history of RI Police Museum, our host will talk about historic highlights and then we will explore the museum at our own pace with a retired state police officer being available for questions.
BONUS! We expect to have a visit by a uniformed officer!
This event is for ALL AGES.
Strollers are ok.