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 31st | Friday 1st | Saturday 2nd | Sunday 3rd

Thursday, March 31, 2011

2pm - SHOW OPENS!

RIBA Member Night
Complimentary passes have been mailed to members. Stop and say hello to the RIBA staff at Booth #900!  

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

3 - 3:30pm
Children's Crafts

Matisse inspired construction paper cut-out collages (ages 5 and up)

5 - 5:30pm
Children's Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (ages 5 and up)

7 - 7:30
Adult Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (Adults only)

6 - 7pm
Samuel Adams 101

Expert Erin O'Connor will give a brief history of this famous brew and provide a taste of some of the "new brews" for the season. Sam Adams is the official beer of Newport Restaurant Week.

7 - 8pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

DeWolf Tavern's Chef Sai Viswanath is back again this year, creating his fabulous Seafood Stew.

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Room

Our popular Rejuvenation Room returns with complimentary massages by Back In Balance Inc. and Therapeutic Impressions, LLC! Enjoy wine tasting from Jonathan Edwards Winery, Rhode Island's own Newport Storm Beer, Cabot Cheese samplings and delectable chocolate treats from Sweet Occasions. 

Friday, April 1, 2011

3 - 3:30pm
Children's Crafts

Matisse inspired construction paper cut-out collages (ages 5 and up)

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

5 - 5:30pm
Children's Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (ages 5 and up)

6 - 8pm 
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

The Pier Restaurant's Chef Kevin Gaudreau creates his popular Shrimp & Grits and more!

7 - 7:30
Adult Crafts

Matisse inspired construction paper cut-out collages (Adults only)

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Room

Our popular Rejuvenation Room returns with complimentary massages by Back In Balance Inc. and Therapeutic Impressions, LLC! Enjoy wine tasting from Jonathan Edwards Winery, Rhode Island's own Newport Storm Beer, Cabot Cheese samplings and delectable chocolate treats from Sweet Occasions. 

Saturday, April 2, 2011

9am - 12pm
630 WPRO Live Broadcast

Gene Valicenti

10am - 4pm 
The Kaleidoscope Theatre

Charming costumed characters will be roaming the show floor to meet and greet children of all ages! 

11am
The Kaleidoscope Theatre

A performance of "Happily Ever After: Fairytale Story Hour"

11am - 12:30pm
How To Shop for Free with Kathy Spencer
    
Everyone who saw her on Inside Edition and Good Morning America wants to know how she does it! This is seminar will show you how to shop for free! For Kathy Spencer, clipping coupons is more than just a money saver -- it's a money maker. She is able to stockpile amazing amounts of household goods and groceries without spending a dime out of her own pocket and you will too after attending this seminar. Come early for a good seat!

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

11:30 - Noon
Children's Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (ages 5 and up)

11:30- 1pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

One Bellevue's Kevin Thiele, one of the hottest chefs on the scene, prepares his award winning One Bellevue Clam Chowder. Learn about their new "Lobsterology" promotion for $9.95 which includes a boiled lobster, roasted vegetables, a small tossed salad, and a glass of Samuel Adams.

Noon - 1pm
Paws, the Pawtucket Red Sox Mascot visits the Home Show!

1 - 2pm
How To Hire A Contractor

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

1 - 2pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash creates signature cocktails including Spring into Cork, using sponsored spirits from Jameson's Irish Whiskey. Watch and learn from the best!

1 - 2pm
630 WPRO Live Broadcast    
"This Week in Entertainment" with Becka Berger

1 - 3pm
Three-time Super Bowl Champion Patriot Pass visits the Verizon booth

1:30 - 2pm
Children's Crafts

Matisse inspired construction paper cut-out collages (ages 5 and up)

2pm
The Kaleidoscope Theatre

A performance of "Happily Ever After: Fairytale Story Hour"

2 - 3pm
Kitchen and Bath Design Trends for 2011

Prudence Stoddard - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

2 - 3pm    
630 WPRO Live Broadcast    

Tony DeJesus

3 - 4:30pm
How To Shop for Free with Kathy Spencer
    
Everyone who saw her on Inside Edition and Good Morning America wants to know how she does it! This is seminar will show you how to shop for free! For Kathy Spencer, clipping coupons is more than just a money saver -- it's a money maker. She is able to stockpile amazing amounts of household goods and groceries without spending a dime out of her own pocket and you will too after attending this seminar. Come early for a good seat!

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

3:30 - 4pm
Children's Crafts
    
Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (ages 5 and up)

4 - 5pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Enjoy your favorite Cabot Cheese, made with milk from area Rhode Island farmers, and learn how to properly pair this delicious cheese with your favorite Samuel Adams beers. Educate your palate on the finer points of cheese and beer partnering!

5 - 6pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Fathoms Restaurant's Chef Eric Sheinhauer will tickle your taste buds with his creation of Irish Stew.

6 - 9pm
Rejuvenation Night

Our popular Rejuvenation Room returns with complimentary massages by Back In Balance Inc. and Therapeutic Impressions, LLC! Enjoy wine tasting from Jonathan Edwards Winery, Rhode Island's own Newport Storm Beer, Cabot Cheese samplings and delectable chocolate treats from Sweet Occasions. 

7 - 7:30pm
Adult Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (Adults only)

7 - 8pm
Wine 101

Taste, sample and learn about numerous wines from Susan Denice of Jonathan Edwards Winery.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

10am - 4pm 
The Kaleidoscope Theatre
Performances of "Happily Ever After: Fairytale Story Hour"
    
Charming costumed characters will be roaming the show floor to meet and greet children of all ages! 

10 - 11pm
630 WPRO Live Broadcast

Shamrock Mortgage Show

11am
The Kaleidoscope Theatre

A performance of "Happily Ever After: Fairytale Story Hour"

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

11:00 - Noon
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

15 Point Road Restaurant's Chef Steve Renshaw unleashes his culinary powers and creates his award winning Seafood Hash for you to sample.

11 - Noon
630 WPRO Live Broadcast

Real Estate Insider

11am - 12:30pm
How To Shop for Free with Kathy Spencer
    
Everyone who saw her on Inside Edition and Good Morning America wants to know how she does it! This is seminar will show you how to shop for free! For Kathy Spencer, clipping coupons is more than just a money saver -- it's a money maker. She is able to stockpile amazing amounts of household goods and groceries without spending a dime out of her own pocket and you will too after attending this seminar. Come early for a good seat!

11:30 - Noon
Children's Crafts

Georgia O'Keefe inspired watercolor pencil illustrations (ages 5 and up)

Noon - 2pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Meet the Jameson "promotional team" and sample some of the product!

Noon - 12:30pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash creates signature cocktails including Spring into Cork, using sponsored spirits from Jameson's Irish Whiskey. Watch and learn from the best!

12:30 - 1pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Learn how to make and sample the award winning "Best Jameson's Cocktail in Rhode Island, The Spring Fever, prepared by bartenders Becky and Jessa of the Hot Club in Providence. Meet the Jameson "promotional team", too!

1 - 2pm
How To Hire A Contractor

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

1 - 2pm
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Bouchard Restaurant
's Chef Albert Bouchard and his wife Sarah will create Poulet Farci Au Crabe, stuffed poached chicken breast - a delectable culinary creation.

1 - 3pm
Patriot Cheerleaders visit the Verizon booth

1:30 - 2pm
Children's Crafts

Matisse inspired construction paper cut-out collages (ages 5 and up)

2pm
The Kaleidoscope Theatre

A performance of "Happily Ever After: Fairytale Story Hour"

2 - 3pm
Kitchen and Bath Design Trends for 2011

Prudence Stoddard - R.I. Kitchen & Bath

2 - 3:30
Newport Restaurant Week Cooking Demonstration

Spark Restaurant's Chef John Giardino will create a Ginger and Corriander Noodle Bowl with Seared Scallop and Cilantro Coconut Lime Broth and Crispy Carrot.

3 - 4:30pm
How To Shop for Free with Kathy Spencer
    
Everyone who saw her on Inside Edition and Good Morning America wants to know how she does it! This is seminar will show you how to shop for free! For Kathy Spencer, clipping coupons is more than just a money saver -- it's a money maker. She is able to stockpile amazing amounts of household goods and groceries without spending a dime out of her own pocket and you will too after attending this seminar. Come early for a good seat!

5pm   
Contest Drawing
 
1st Prize: Newport Restaurant Week's Demo Kitchen Appliances
2nd Prize: 7 Night Cruise to Bermuda
Other Prizes: Over a Dozen Pieces of Fine Art, donated by artisans in the Fine Arts Showcase