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Smithfield Businesses To Exhibit at Largest Home Show in Southern New England
The 2013 Home Show, organized by the Rhode Island Builders Association (RIBA), will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center from April 4-7.
Five Smithfield businesses are set to take part in this year'sHome Show, organized by the RI Builders Association (RIBA).
The 2013 Home Show will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center on April 4-7.
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Admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door. Children 15 and under are admitted free.
Smithfield businesses taking part include Atlantic Exteriors, Lincoln Pest Control S & M Hearth, Patio & Barbecue, and Smithfield Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc.
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Now in its 63rd year, The Home Show is the largest and longest running event of its kind inSouthern New England. It is also the only locally organized home show in Rhode Island, put together by RIBA, a progressive, nonprofit established in 1945 to address the shelter needs of the community in the Ocean State.
“This year’s theme, ‘Imagine. Create. Enjoy.’ perfectly suits our motivations and goals for this year’s show,” said RIBA Executive Director John Marcantonio.
Attendees will also have access to free seminars on all four days. Sessions will cover a wide array of topics ranging from Corinha’s crash course on interior design to URI Master Gardener Lee Menard’s presentation on backyard invasive plant management.
In addition to raffles and giveaways—prizes include vacations, art, and dining experiences with local chefs—The Home Showpromises to please the palettes of even the most discerning foodies.
“We will once again bring our traveling kitchen,” said Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath President Steve St. Onge. “We’re excited to offer food demonstrations by incredible chefs including Linkie Marais of the Next Food Network Star.”
Patrons are also encouraged to bring their paintings, antiques, and collectibles to receive free appraisals by Daniel Buck Soules, an internationally recognized fine art and antiques appraiser.
Soules, who has over 30 years of experience, was an on-air appraiser for the wildly popular PBS series, Antiques Roadshow.
Kids won’t leave empty-handed, taking home tricks learned from a Duncan YoYo Master, and those twelve and under can spin a colorful wheel for a chance to win one of dozens of free bicycles.
For more information about The Home Show, including theshow’s schedule and a printable admission coupon, visit any of the following links:
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