UP to SPEED
Ossip Zadkine established
studios and discovered one
another’s work. This exhibition includes 40 paintings
and sculptures by these
émigrés, whose art was both
imbued with the spirit of
modernism and informed
by their own cultural heritage. The exhibition focuses
on Chagall’s paintings made
between 1910 and 1920.
Philadelphia Museum of
Art. Through July 10.
Philamuseum.org.
An Evening in Franklin Square: This annual
fundraising event benefits
a regional treasure and
builds upon the success that
Franklin Square has experienced since opening to
the public in July 2006. The
event begins at 5: 30 p.m.
with cocktails and a silent
auction. At 7 p.m. guests
will enjoy dinner along with
a live auction and dancing.
The Governor’s Cup Mini
Golf Tournament kicks off
at 4: 30 p.m. with a shotgun
start. Individual tickets
for An Evening in Franklin
Square are $150. Tickets to
Governor’s Cup are also
$150. May 19.
Historicphiladelphia.org.
Art in Open: Following
the success of last year’s
inaugural event, “Art in the
Open” once again infuses
Philadelphia’s Schuylkill
Banks with a jury-selected
group of 40 artists making
work inspired by the natural
and urban environment.
Featuring an opening gala,
closing exhibition and
dozens of complementary
programming throughout
the city, AiO showcases
the vibrant community of
working artists, galleries
and institutions that make
Philadelphia a major urban
art center, while celebrating
the extraordinary natural
resource of the Schuylkill
River. Fairmont Waterworks
to Locust Street. June 9–12.
Artintheopenphila.org.
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RHODE ISLAND
Virtu Art Festival: A fine
arts and crafts festival,
featuring the works of 185
selected artisans. Live entertainment on three stages and
a free “creation station” area
for children. Free admission.
Wilcox Park, Broad Street,
Westerly. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
May 28–29. 401-596-7761;
westerlychamber.org.
Rhode Island National
Guard Open House and
Air Show: The 2011 show
will honor the 100th anni-
versary of naval aviation. The
U.S. Navy’s Flight Demon-
stration Squadron, the Blue
Angels, are one of the many
breathtaking aerobatic acts
and performances sched-
uled. Quonset Point State
Airport, 1 Minuteman Way,
North Kingstown. 9 a.m.–
4 p.m., June 25–26.
401-886-1473; riairshow.org.
VIRGINIA
River fun: Visitors are
invited to Richmond’s scenic James River to experience Dominion Riverrock
on Brown’s Island. The
two-day festival celebrates
Richmond’s vibrant and
active river life with a series
of sporting events, including trail running, mountain
biking, kayaking, freestyle
biking and ultimate air dogs,
along with musical performances, food vendors,
exhibits and much more.
May 13–14.
dominionriverrock.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
La Dolce DC: From clas-
sic art to contemporary
culture, Washington, D.C.,
celebrates all things Italian
this spring with a citywide
festival, La Dolce DC. Catch
the exclusive, only-in-D.C.
engagement of “Venice:
Canaletto and His Rivals” at
the National Gallery of Art
and “Philip Guston: Roma”
at The Phillips Collection,
sample Italian cuisine at
award-winning restaurants
and hot new eateries and
marvel at D.C.’s beautiful
neoclassical architecture.
Through July 31.
ladolcedc.org.
Tenor saxophonist
Javon Jackson on Tour:
(See Delaware). The Arc in
Washington, D.C. May 6.
Thearcdc.org.
The AFI-Discovery
Channel Silverdocs
Documentary Festival:
This six-day event honoring excellence in filmmaking supports the diverse
voices and free expression
of independent storytellers
and celebrates the power
of documentary to improve
our understanding of the
world. The festival screens
more than 100 films to
27,000 attendees, including over 1,000 filmmakers
and industry leaders. Past
guests include Martin Scors-ese, Spike Lee, Jonathan
Demme, Barbara Kopple and
dozens of doc luminaries.
June 20–26. silverdocs.com.
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