Providence, RI (August 22, 2016) The VETS (Veterans Memorial Auditorium) will host its first Open House, since completing extensive renovations, on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 4pm-7pm. Entrance to the event will be free and open to the public. The VETS is located at One Avenue of The Arts in Providence.

Showcasing spectacular improvements to the historic venue for the people of Rhode Island, The VETS Open House will include tours of the newly updated facility. The event will take place in conjunction with the Art League Rhode Island’s opening of Beyond Choreography in The VETS Gallery. The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, and FirstWorks will also be in attendance for guests to learn more about their 2016-2017 seasons coming to The VETS stage. There will be food, drinks, music, giveaways, and discounted tickets to select upcoming shows available only through The VETS box office. For more information visit TheVetsRI.com

About The VETS

Since 1950, The VETS has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers and community traditions. The theater at The VETS has hosted a wide range of performers in recent years including Chris Botti, Mavis Staples, Wynton Marsalis, Savion Glover, Amy Schumer and Bryan Adams.  

Furthering its commitment to arts and culture in Rhode Island, The VETS is home to five resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Art League Rhode Island.  

On the National Register of Historic Places, The VETS is located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts across from the Rhode Island State House. With just over 1,900 seats, it is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy. The theater celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage and exquisite interior with a one-of-a-kind ceiling featuring the shields of Rhode Island’s original 39 communities.

In 2015 The VETS completed renovations that turned the theater into a state of the art performance facility and created multipurpose event spaces throughout the building that can be used for pre-show or post-show gatherings, business functions, and a variety of special events.   

The VETS is overseen by the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA) as part of the Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex. It is managed by Professional Facilities Management (PFM).