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Barbados Today May 7, 2021 Just as with adults, children have had their worlds turned upside down. Besides home and school colliding in the same space, all their extracurricular activities, lessons, parties, beach days, picnics – everything has come to a screeching halt. They have been required to adapt without question and expected just to bounce along as though these past 18 months have been “normal”.  Traditionally, children have been regarded as silent household members, an...

In-person and Virtual Activities: Beginning Jan. 29 The Providence Journal Jan. 31  State Ballet of Rhode Island scholarship auditions: 12:30 p.m. at the State Ballet of Rhode Island rehearsal studio, 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln. Men and women of all levels ages 10 and older can audition. The cost is $25, and reservations are required by calling 334-2560 or emailing info@stateballet.com.  Feb. 1-2  Spiritual medium Roland Comtois: 7:30 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Mai...

Jan. 23  Foreigners Journey: 5 and 8 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. Foreigner and Journey tribute. Tickets are $36 and are available by calling 762-4545 or visiting stadiumtheatre.com.  Kim Trusty: 7:30 p.m. at Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church, 300 High St., Bristol. Jazz. 253-4813. Reservations suggested. $20.  Jan. 24  Dorr Rebellion historical talk: 1 p.m. on Zoom via the Museum of Work & Cult...

Tufani, a Masai giraffe at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, has died, the zoo announced Friday afternoon. The 9-year-old giraffe had shown signs of gastrointestinal complications, prompting the zoo to bring in "numerous veterinary experts to help plan a course of treatment," but despite those efforts, Tufani died Thursday, the zoo said in a news release. Tufani means storm in Swahili, according to the zoo, which described her as "a spunky goofball." “She had a mischievous, curious nature about he...

Saturdays Providence Walking Tours: 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays departing from Experience Rhode Island Tour booth, 1 Eddy St., Providence. The two-mile stroll will feature a tour guide with information on local history, architecture and parks. The cost is $25 per person with discounts available. To book a tour, visit experienceri.com/walking-tour. Online Jan. 15-31  “The Race” world premiere: Performances of “The Race” by Mark Binder, directed by Brien Lang, will be presented Jan. 15-31...

In-person and Virtual Activities: Beginning Dec. 25 Staff reports Dec. 28-31 December School Vacation Week: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol. Nature Stories will be offered each day at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., as well as an animal interview at 1:30 p.m.. Nature crafts will be available daily for children to take home. Registration is required for all programs: “Surviving the Cold” on Dec. 28, “Owl Pellet Dissection” on Dec. 29, Veggie ...