The Home Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center

Schedule of Events

Please note: Seminars and Events are subject to change without notice.
Box office closes one hour prior to show closing each day.

Go to: Thursday 11th | Friday 12th | Saturday 13th | Sunday 14th

Thursday, March 11, 2010

SHOW OPENS @ 2pm!

RIBA Member Night

AAA Day
"Show Your Card & Coupon to Save" $4 on the price of regular adult admission. Watch the Special Promotions page for additional AAA discounts!

5 - 6pm
Local Wine Education 101

Join wine master, Steve Krohn as he pairs Coastal Wine Trail Vineyards award winning wines with some local delicacies.

6 - 7pm
Cooking Demonstration
  
Chef Kevin Gaudreau, from The Pier Restaurant in Newport will re-create one of his Newport Restaurant Week masterpieces before your very eyes.

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Night

De-stress with complimentary mini facials and massages by Renovo Health & Wellness, enjoy tastings from Cabot Cheese, Sam Adams, "Coastal Wine Trail" local wineries, and chocolate by Sweet Occasions!

7 - 8pm
Cooking Demonstration

Chef and Owner Scott Kirmil, from Diego’s, one of the newest restaurants in Newport features atypical Mexican Gourmet style cuisine.

Friday, March 12, 2010

5 - 6pm
Local Wine Education 101

Join wine master, Steve Krohn as he pairs Newport Vineyards award winning wines with some local delicacies.

5 - 7pm
Balloon Animals
Lon Cerel will delight young and old with fun and imaginative balloon creations!

6 - 8pm 
Cooking Demonstration

Known as one of the hottest new chefs on the scene in Rhode Island, Chef Kevin Thiele of One Bellevue at the Historic Hotel Viking, prepares several award winning recipes.

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Night

De-stress with complimentary mini facials and massages by Renovo Health & Wellness, enjoy tastings from Cabot Cheese, Sam Adams, "Coastal Wine Trail" local wineries, and chocolate by Sweet Occasions!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

10am - 5pm 
The Kaleidoscope Theatre  

Performances of "The Magic of Story Time", a wonderful interactive presentation filled with songs, fables, fantasy and fun @ 11am & 2pm. Parents, bring your cameras! Princesses, including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel will be roaming the show floor to meet and greet children of all ages!

10:30am
Staying In Your Home As You Age
  
Steven St. Onge - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

11am
The Magic of Story Time

Kaleidoscope Theatre

11am
New Kitchen & Bath Trends
 
Steven St. Onge & Prudence Stoddard - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

11 - 1pm
Cooking Demonstration

A landmark dining experience is created by Newport Restaurant Week chefs.

11am - 6pm
Balloon Animals
 
Lon Cerel will delight young and old with fun and imaginative balloon creations!

11am - 6pm
Face Painting

Noon
How To Hire A Contractor

Felix Carlone - Chairman of the RI Contractors' Registration & Licensing Board

1pm
Better Use Of Space In Your Home

Joe Cracco - Modern Yankee Builders

1 - 2pm
Food & Wine Pairing

Wine master Steve Krohn pairs local award winning wines with some local delicacies.

2pm
The Magic of Story Time

Kaleidoscope Theatre

2pm
Green Building

Dan Paquette - Woodmeister Master Builders

2 - 4pm
Cooking Demonstration

Always using the freshest ingredients from the farms on Aquidneck Island, Newport Restaurant Week chefs prepare appetizers that will make your mouth water!

3 - 5pm 
"You're Home" with The Rhode Island Builders Association
 
630 WPRO Live Broadcast

3pm
Landscape Design

Chuck Carberry - Cleanscape, Inc.

4 - 5:30pm
Cheese & Beer Pairing

Enjoy your favorite cheese, Cabot, (made from milk from area Rhode Island farmers) and learn how to properly pair, with your favorite Samuel Adams beers. A Samuel Adams expert, will educate you and your palate on the finer points of cheese and beer partnering!

6 - 7pm
Jameson Irish Whiskey

It's time for an education in Irish Whiskey! Learn the history and the process of distilling the real Whiskey - Jameson Irish Whiskey.

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Night

De-stress with complimentary mini facials and massages by Renovo Health & Wellness, enjoy tastings from Cabot Cheese, Sam Adams, "Coastal Wine Trail" local wineries, and chocolate by Sweet Occasions!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

FAMILY FUN DAY  
Children 12 and under get in Free!

10am - 4pm 
The Kaleidoscope Theatre  

Performances of "The Magic of Story Time", a wonderful interactive presentation filled with songs, fables, fantasy and fun @ 11am & 2pm. Parents, bring your cameras! Princesses, including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel will be roaming the show floor to meet and greet children of all ages!

11:30 - 1pm
Cooking Demonstration
  
Join us as we welcome Executive Chef Marty Quinn and Chef Stephanie Pires from the Windward Restaurant at the Newport Hyatt Regency Hotel, as they prepare Diver Scallops with curried red lentil broth on a bed of lemon infused risotto and sauteed spinach.

11am - 5pm 
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration
 

11am - 6pm
Balloon Animals

Lon Cerel will delight young and old with fun and imaginative balloon creations!

11am - 6pm
Face Painting

10:30am
Staying In Your Home As You Age
  
Steven St. Onge - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

11am
The Magic of Story Time

Kaleidoscope Theatre

11am
New Kitchen & Bath Trends
 
Steven St. Onge & Prudence Stoddard - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

Noon - 1pm
Paws visits The Home Show
  
Have Your Photo Taken With The Lovable PawSox Mascot!

Noon
How To Hire A Contractor
 
Felix Carlone - Chairman of the RI Contractors' Registration & Licensing Board

1pm 
Better Use Of Space In Your Home    

Joe Cracco - Modern Yankee Builders

1 - 2:30pm
Cooking Demonstration

Learn from the master Chef Sai Viswanath from DeWolf Tavern in Bristol as he creates his amazing Lobster Popovers before your eyes.

2pm
The Magic of Story Time

Kaleidoscope Theatre

2pm
Green Building
    
Dan Paquette - Woodmeister Master Builders

2:30 - 4pm
Cooking Demonstration

Bonjour! Join us as we welcome Chef Albert Bouchard from Bouchard Restaurant as he creates a Newport Restaurant Week masterpiece before your eyes.

3pm 
Landscape Design
 
Chuck Carberry - Cleanscape, Inc.

5pm   
Contest Drawing
 
1st Prize: Newport Restaurant Week's Demo Kitchen Appliances
2nd Prize: 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise