Theatre 82 & Cafe to Re-Open 10/24

Theatre 82 and Café, located in the heart of Rolfe Square Cranston, has received a fresh new look and announces its Grand Re-Opening on Friday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30pm! The Café now features an all-new state of the art kitchen for a more expansive menu. The furniture has been re-done with original designs by Artists' Exchange Artists and the walls repainted with murals designed by Rhode Island Resident and RISD Graduate, Mariah LaMontagne.

It is the perfect cozy and creative gathering space for patrons of the intimate black box, Theatre 82. The Café, known as "Characters Café", located inside Theatre 82, will now have a full course menu featuring fresh products from local farms such as Fed-Rick Veal Company, full breakfast, fresh coffee from New Harvest Coffee Roasters of Pawtucket, burgers, salads, tapas, craft beer, and much more!

Some of Theatre 82's upcoming shows include, "Stop Kiss" by Epic Theatre Company in October, "Celebration of New Works" by OUT LOUD Theatre in November, and the annual award-winning production of "A Christmas Carol" by Artists' Exchange in December.

Join us Friday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30pm for FREE food tastings, live music, and much more! Come sample items off the new menu and listen to the acoustic sounds of Rhode Island natives Chris McCormick, Jacyln Ward, and Nigel Johnson performing live on The Penny Stage inside Theatre 82 & Café.

Enjoy more comfort food, omelet station, mimosas, and live music by Artists' Exchange own Antonio Forte at the Café's Jazz Brunch on Sunday, October 26th. Tickets are $10.00 each; advanced purchases encouraged as space is limited. Call (401) 490-9475 to reserve tickets today.

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