PROVIDENCE – Tonight’s official opening of the Bank of America City Center’s ice rink has been canceled due to rain. The skating rink open to the public for the 2009-2010 season as scheduled on Saturday, November 21 at 11am.

General admission is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and children (under 12) and $2 admission for school groups. Skate rental is $4. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10am until 10pm and Saturdays and Sundays 11am until 10pm. The skating rink is open on all holidays.

Bank of America Skating Center events for the 2009-2010 skating season include:

* Skate for Joy Fundraiser, Saturday, November 21, 2009 11am – 2pm. Proceeds benefit figure skating programs for inner-city youth.
* Downtown Holiday Celebration, December 5th after the Mayor’s tree lighting at City Hall, join us for a professional figure skating exhibition.
* Learn-To-Skate four-week sessions begin December 5th.
* Skate with Santa, Sunday, December 13th and Sunday, December 20th from 2 pm until 4 pm
* Disney on Ice “Finding Nemo” short performance then skate with Disney skaters, Thursday, December 24th 11am
* Bright Night, December 31st 5-6pm skating performances and opening ceremonies.
* Providence Bruins practice, January 23, 2010 10am, watch players practice then public open skate with players.
* Skate with 28, February, 2010 food-raiser for RI Community Food Bank with CW28 featuring contests, performers, refreshments and prizes.
* Valentine’s Day, February, 2010 6-8pm; Bring a CD and have a song dedicated to your sweetheart; 8-10pm Free Valentine's Day keepsake for couples
* College Night, every Wednesday from 6 pm until 10 pm. Admission for college students is $3 with a valid college photo ID.
* Lunchtime Special, every weekday from noon until 2 pm. Admission is $3 and skate rentals are $3.
* Afterwork Special, every weekday from 4 pm until 6 pm. Admission is $3 and skate rentals are $3.

-From the Office of Providence Mayor David Cicilline