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Wednesday, April 7th 6-10pm PeaceLove Studios will be hosting the Kick Off Party for SENE's 2nd annual Film, Music, and Arts Festival!
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had no idea but will check out for spring brightness

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Great play to see is Thoroughly Modern Millie at Community Players across from McCoy Stadium www.thecommunityplayers.org or 7266860 for reservations from 4/9 to 4/25

Have you been to the Players?

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SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival schedule announced

PAWTUCKET - The second annual Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival will open on Wednesday, April 7, in Pawtucket and neighboring Providence, running through Sunday, April 11.

The unique festival will feature more than a dozen artists, nine musical performances and 88 short and feature-length films including a number of world, U.S. and New England premieres. More than 70 filmmakers from around the world are scheduled to attend.

SENE kicks off this year's festival on April 7 with a lively art, music and film event at PeaceLove Studios, at 200 Main St. in Pawtucket. The 6-10 p.m. event will feature an artists reception, live music by Dave Yules, an experimental films showcase, a special preview of coming attractions and the premiere of a short documentary about PeaceLove Studios. Artists selected by SENE include Joe Niderno, Rebecca Flores, Joanne Thorne Arnold, C. A. Millner, Larisa Colantonio, Joyce Smith, Jay Gidwitz, Anne Tait, Alene Schneierson, Michelle Gates and Steven Subotnick. Admission is $10 and includes food, wine, beer and a free pass to any film program during the festival.

Artwork will remain on exhibit at PeaceLove through Sunday afternoon, when the festival celebrates the artists with a second exhibition, one that will include live music by Jose Docen and Mark Taber and poetry readings by Jay Walker and Rebecca Flores-Amado.

SENE members and invited guests will be attending the Limelight VIP party on Thursday, April 8, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Providence. This exclusive event will feature live music by Steven Palumbo and Dan Lilley and Scatman and include hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer. Members who join PeaceLove by April 7 are welcome to attend.

Additional musicians performing at various SENE parties and events this year include P.S. Rock, Kim Trusty and Fighting the Influence.

From Friday, April 9, through Sunday, April 11, the festival will screen 24 film programs, including 10 features, six documentary programs and eight short film programs. Filmmakers will be on hand at most screenings to answer questions from the audience. Film venues include the Cable Car Cinema in Providence and the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center's Slater Mill Theater on Main Street Pawtucket. Film programs are $8 ($5 for students, seniors and members).

Children between the ages of 8 and 15 can try out their "pirate" acting skills in front of the camera at the Screen Stealers Workshop on Sunday, April 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the YMCA at 20 Summer St. in downtown Pawtucket. The program costs $10 or $40 for five people.

Festival sponsors include Fidelity Investments, Greylock Partners, NBC 10, Motif Magazine and Cardi's Furniture. Event sponsors include Bella Consulting and Events, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Narragansett Beer, Chelo's Banquets & Catering, World of Wines and Magic Hat Beer.

Please visit www.senefilm.org 603-0252 for program and membership information.

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