IPMA 2026 — Daniela Ruah Itinerary

🎭 Show Details

Role

Co-Host

Agent

On-Stage Segments

Welcome & Open the Show with Ricardo (~7:26 PM) · Intro Nelson Sobral (~7:56 PM) · World Music Award presenter (~8:07 PM) · Intro Ben Rodrigues (~8:11 PM) · Intro Richie Campbell (~8:33 PM) · Song of the Year & Closing (~9:13 PM)

Traveling With

Katharina (Mom) · Double room

☎ Important Contacts

IPMA Rep / Driver

$Telmo DaSilva$

Telmo DaSilva
(401) 439-7736

IPMA Production

Jose (Zack) Xavier
(978) 808-9418

IPMA Co-Producer

David Saraiva
(401) 855-3570

📍 Locations

Hotel

Aloft Providence Downtown — Double Room
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 — (401) 252-0710

Show Venue

Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903 — ppacri.org

After-Party Venue

Grand Lobby — PPAC

Hotel notes: Smoking is NOT allowed in hotel rooms. The hotel will charge a penalty fee if smoking is detected. Please present a credit card at check-in for incidentals. WiFi: guest network requires room information.

Thursday, April 23

Day 1 — Arrival

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Los Angeles (LAX) → Boston Logan (BOS)

United Airlines UA1783 · United First · Seat 2A · Conf: AK8ZCV

5:10 PM

8:30 AM
Departure Depart Los Angeles — United First
✈ United Airlines UA1783 departs LAX at 8:30 AM — United First Class, Seat 2A. Flight time approx. 5h 40m. Confirmation: AK8ZCV

5:10 PM

Arrival Land at Boston Logan Airport (BOS)

Welcome back, Daniela! Telmo DaSilva will be waiting in the arrivals area. No customs (domestic flight) — head to baggage claim and look for Telmo. Boston Logan Airport

~6:00 PM

Transfer Drive to Providence — with Telmo

Telmo DaSilva drives Daniela & Katharina to the Aloft Providence Downtown. Approximately 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic. Arriving hotel ~7:30 PM. Providence, Rhode Island

~7:30 PM

Hotel Check In — Aloft Providence Downtown

191 Dorrance St, Providence RI · (401) 252-0710. Double room. Rest up for a full day tomorrow. Aloft Providence Downtown

8:30 PM

Dinner Dinner — Two Options at 8:30 PM

Option A — Spain Restaurant (Group Dinner)
Join the full IPMA group. The rest of the group arrives at 7:00 PM — Daniela & Katharina join at 8:30 PM after check-in. 1073 Reservoir Ave., Cranston RI. Menu: spaincranston.com/menu.html

Option B — Al Forno (Reservation for 3, 8:30 PM)
Iconic Providence wood-fired restaurant, a local institution since 1980. 577 S Main St, Providence RI (~10 min from hotel). Reservation under name: David Saraiva. Menu: alforno.com/menus

Friday, April 24

Day 2 — Script Review, Fitting & Run-Through

10:00 AM
Script Review Script Review with Ricardo Farias
Meet with Ricardo Farias to go through the show script and hosting segments. Location TBD — hotel rooftop breakfast area or downstairs meeting room.

11:00 AM

Fitting Seamstress / Dress Fitting

Fitting with seamstress at PPAC dressing room or hotel. Bring outfits for show, red carpet, and after-party.

11:30 AM

Venue Arrive at PPAC

Walk or Telmo can pick you up. All artists report to PPAC by 11:30 AM for run-through starting at 1:00 PM. Lunch catered at PPAC backstage available from 12 PM.

11:30 AM

Lunch Lunch — Two Options

Option A — Bayberry Garden Restaurant (Reservation for 3, 12:00 PM)
~2 min walk from hotel (225 Dyer St, just south on Dyer). Fresh seasonal New American menu — also steps from PPAC's back door. Reservation for 3 under name: David Saraiva. Menu: bayberrygarden.com

Option B — PPAC Backstage Catering
Catered lunch served backstage from 12:00 PM. Let the IPMA team know your preference in advance.

1:00 PM

Rehearsal Full Show Run-Through — 1:00–5:00 PM

During
Run-Through

Optional Heart & Hustle of Portugal Podcast

During the full show rehearsal, we may ask you to take 10 minutes for a quick recording for The Heart & Hustle of Portugal podcast in the PPAC Grand Lobby.

The show comes first. The best time to record is right after you rehearse your segment, so it does not distract from rehearsal. Participation is optional, but it’s important to IPMA this year and we would truly appreciate your help.

Full run-through with all departments, all artists, hosts, and presenters.

~1:26 PM
Hosting First Entrance — Welcome Segment Run-Through Slot
Your first on-stage moment with Ricardo Farias. Enter from Upstage Center, walk to Center Stage, deliver the show opening and welcome. Rehearse the line: "Live from Providence — this is the IPMA!" then walk back toward upstage. Duration: ~2 minutes.

~1:56 PM
Hosting Intro Nelson Sobral — Run-Through Slot
Walk to Presenter Stage from Stage Left to introduce Nelson Sobral.

~2:07 PM
Award World Music Award — Run-Through Slot
Presenter Stage — introduce World Music category, nominees video plays, announce winner. Remain on stage to introduce Ben Rodrigues bio video immediately after.

~2:33 PM
Hosting Intro Richie Campbell — Run-Through Slot
Walk to center stage from Stage Left to introduce Richie Campbell's performance.

~3:13 PM
Hosting Song of the Year & Closing — Run-Through Slot
Walk on stage with co-hosts to present Song of the Year, then introduce IPMA team and close the show. Call all performers back to stage at the end.

~4:30 PM

B-Roll Sumol B-Roll Shoot — PPAC Grand Lobby

B-roll footage shoot for Sumol at the PPAC Grand Lobby. Location: Grand Lobby, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St.

5:00 PM

End of Run-Through

Free time until the cocktail party this evening. Dressing room can be locked upon request, or bring all belongings with you.

7:30 PM

Dinner Dinner — Parkside Rotisserie & Bar

Reservation for 3 under name: David Saraiva. ~5 min walk from hotel (76 S Main St). Mediterranean-inspired rotisserie, elevated American cuisine, excellent cocktails. Menu: parksideprovidence.com/dinner-menu

8:00 PM
Sponsorship Appreciation Cocktail Party — by invitation only. Artists, performers, presenters, and select sponsors. Dress Code: Cocktail Attire. Catering and entertainment provided. Head to the Blu Violet Rooftop Bar at the top of the hotel. Ends at 12:30 AM.

Saturday, April 25

Day 3 — Show Day 🎭

12:00 PM

Lunch Lunch — Providence

Reservation for 3 under name: David Saraiva. ~4 min walk from hotel (121 S Main St, along the river). Providence's premier seafood destination — raw bar, lobster bisque, stunning river views. Menu: hemenwaysrestaurant.com/menu

1:30 PM

Venue Arrive at PPAC

Walk or Telmo can pick you up. Bring everything needed for the show, red carpet, and optionally the after-party. Dressing room available from arrival.

1:45 PM
Hair & Make-Up Hair & Make-Up at PPAC
Hair and make-up begins at PPAC backstage. Allow 2 hours to be stage-ready for the red carpet. Coordinate with the IPMA styling team.

3:45 PM

Red Carpet Gather at PPAC Lobby

All artists gather outside the PPAC lobby. Arrive dressed for TV and media.

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Red Carpet Red Carpet Pre-Show

Walk the red carpet at the PPAC Arcade, 4:15–5:15 PM. Photographs, media interviews, and content for IPMA social media (possible FB/IG Live backstage). Once finished, proceed backstage. Red carpet event

5:15 PM

Media Backstage Interviews & Social Content

After red carpet — interviews with media, record content for IPMA social media. Coordinate with IPMA team on timing.

5:30 PM

Dinner Dinner — PPAC Backstage

Catering provided at PPAC backstage area. We can also arrange something specific — let the IPMA team know.

6:40 PM

Audience Warm-Up

20-minute crowd warm-up performance. All artists remain backstage.

7:00 PM
Live Show SHOW STARTS — 7:00 PM SHARP
The 14th Annual International Portuguese Music Awards begins!

~7:26 PM
Hosting First Entrance — Welcome the Show with Ricardo
Right after D.A.M.A's opening performance, VOG introduces the hosts. Daniela & Ricardo Farias enter from Upstage Center and walk to Center Stage to officially welcome the audience and introduce the 14th Annual IPMA. Deliver the line: "Live from Providence — this is the IPMA!" Then walk back toward Upstage Center. Duration: ~2 minutes.

~7:56 PM
Hosting Intro Nelson Sobral
Walk to Presenter Stage from Stage Left to introduce Nelson Sobral's performance.

~8:07 PM
Award World Music Award — Presentation
Walk on stage as World Music Award presenter. Introduce the category, nominees video plays, announce the winner. Remain on stage immediately after to introduce Ben Rodrigues bio video.

~8:33 PM
Hosting Intro Richie Campbell
Walk to center stage from Stage Left to introduce Richie Campbell's performance.

~9:13 PM
Hosting Song of the Year & Show Closing
Walk on stage with co-hosts to present Song of the Year Award, then introduce the IPMA team. Remain on stage to call all performers back for the final show moment. Close the show!

~9:49 PM

Show Show Ends

Show concludes. Proceed to the after-party in the PPAC Grand Lobby.

10:00 PM
After-Party IPMA After-Party — Grand Lobby, PPAC
After-party in the PPAC Grand Lobby. Lanyard required — check in with IPMA team at the door. Artist/VIP reserved area upstairs (public not permitted). DJ Kura performs 11:30 PM–12:30 AM.

10:30 or 11:15 PM

Dinner Late Dinner — Two Options

10:30 PM — Ten Prime Seafood
Reservation for 3 under name: David Saraiva. ~4 min walk (123 Empire St). Raw bar, live Maine lobster, hand-cut steaks. Menu: tenprimeseafood.com/menu

11:15 PM — Circe Restaurant & Bar
Reservation for 3 under name: Isabel Saraiva. ~5 min walk (50 Weybosset St). Open until 2 AM. American/Mediterranean, lively post-show energy. Menu: circerestaurantandbar.com/menu

Sunday, April 26

Day 4 — Sunday Lunch & Departure

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Boston Logan (BOS) → Lisbon (LIS)

TAP Air Portugal TP0218 · Group bus to Logan

6:05 PM

11:15 AM

Logistics Hotel Check-Out

Check out of the Aloft by 11:15 AM. Bring all luggage — heading to Sunday lunch and then airport.

11:30 AM
Logistics Group Bus Pickup at Hotel
Rented Large Bus departs the Aloft at 11:30 AM for Spain Restaurant. Approximately 15–20 minutes to the restaurant.

12:00 PM

Lunch Sunday Farewell Lunch — Spain Restaurant

Group farewell lunch with the full IPMA family! Spain Restaurant, 1073 Reservoir Ave., Cranston RI 02910. Reservation under name: David Saraiva. Menu: spaincranston.com/menu.html

~2:00 PM

Logistics Depart Spain Restaurant → Boston Logan

Bus departs Spain Restaurant heading to Boston Logan Airport — approximately 1.5 hours. TAP group dropped at Terminal C.

~3:30 PM

Logistics Arrive Boston Logan Airport — Terminal C

Check in for TAP Air Portugal TP0218. Allow ample time for international check-in and security. Boston Logan Airport

6:05 PM
Departure Fly TAP Air Portugal → Lisbon
✈ TAP Air Portugal TP0218 departs Boston Logan at 6:05 PM. Safe travels, Daniela — until next year!