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April 3 - Middletown: Family Fun Nights at the Krupowicz Planetarium Doors open at 5:30pm, Shows starts at 6:00pm. Krupowicz Planetarium at J.H. Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. Price: $3.00 per person/$2.00 children under 8 (no one under age 4).
No reservations – first come, first served!!! Seating Capacity – 60 people. See their site Tuesday, April 3, 6:00pm:
What is in the sky tonight? Cosmic Collisions Full Dome Show.
Explore the celestial view from your own backyard. Take a thrilling trip through space
and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions,
hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe
April 21 & 22 - Portsmouth: "Beast of the East" Collegiate Rugby Tournament at Glen Farm more info at this web site
Previous year's events (below) that we haven't gotten current information to update yet.
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April --- Portsmouth: Common Fence Music Series See Doug and Telisha Williams, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. For more information and reservations click here
April-- - Newport: Common Fence Music Series at Channing Church See Dala, 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) at the at Channing Church, 135 Pelham, Newport. For more information and reservations click here
April -- - Newport: "Newport Arts & Crafts Fair" 2nd Annual Show 10am - 4pm. at the Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham Street, Newport. 40 Artists & Crafters will display their outstanding work for purchase. Here is a list of some of the items you will see: Handmade knitted sweaters, hats scarves, baby sets, homemade jam, woodwork, stained glass, mazes, fragrences, candles, kitchen items, jewlery, Italian leather purses & scarves, Irish knits, handmade adult & childrens clothes, and much more... Bring your unwanted gold & silver and receive CA$H on the spot! For more information see the web site
April -- - Newport: Spring Into Art Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County promoting and advancing arts and culture for the benefit of our community presents: SPRING into ART, a celebration of art, music, and cultural events in Newport County during Spring Break Week. Includes lunchtime talks with artists, gallery tours, habor walk, exhibits, theater, music, art classes, comedy imrpov and more. Fun for all ages. Collection of new and gently used art supplies will be made for distribution to our area public schools: Seamen's Church Institute, Child and Family Services, Portsmouth Art Guild, Four Corners Art Center. For more information see the web site www.newportarts.org
April -- - Portsmouth: Common Fence Music Series See Mustard's Retreat, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. For more information and reservations click here
April -- - Newport: Navy Band Northeast Top Brass Quintet Free Family Concert at the Newport Art Museum 2 p.m. at in the Newport Art Museum's Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Avenue. The concert is kicking off the Museum's year-round "Music in the Galleries" series. Top Brass Quintet performs a wide range of musical styles encompassing everything from traditional and modern brass quintet literature to dixieland and patriotic marches. No reservations necessary but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.. For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.org.
April -- - Middletown: Aquidneck Island Five-O 5K The Third Annual Road Race and Fun Run hosted by the Portsmouth Police Department Unity Tour Team in conjunction with the Aquidneck Island National Police Parade which honors all Law Enforcement particularly thise who have been killed in the line of duty. The Fun Run is one-mile long and keeps off the weekend's events. The run starts at 9:00 a.m. at the main gate of Second Beach in Middletown, RI. It is open to all ages and the first 100 kids will recieve a free fun run t-shirt. The 5K begins at 10:00 a.m. at the main gate of Second Beach in Middletown and the first 200 pre-entries will recieve a free race t-shirt. Register by clicking through here.
April --- Portsmouth: 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and fun day at the Brown House In the yard at the Brown House, Linden Lane (Glen Farm/Seveney Sports Complex). Pony rides by Ponies to Go will be available (weather permitting) from 12:15p. The main egg hunt starts promptly at 1pm. There will be a hunt for toddlers through 2 year olds at 1:15pm. Storytelling with "take two tellers" Cindy Killavey & Anne Marie Forer will be approximately 1:30pm will begin approximately at 1:30pm. Parents, this is a non-stress event, the hunt is structured so all kids win! Please bring your own basket or bag to collect the eggs and your camera because the Easter Bunny will be there! Admission is free, but donations are encouraged and happily accepted.See some photos and info from previous event. Any one interested in helping out please contact the
. Come see the house and the work that's being done to create a community center, "the Front Porch of Portsmouth"! Brown House web site
April -- - Newport: Discuss Rugmaking over Lunch with Meg Little at the Newport Art Museum Noon at in the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Little's exhibition, "Journey: Recent Work by Rugmaker Meg Little," is currently on display in the Museum's Ilgenfritz Gallery. Guests are also invited to offer feedback about the Museum, share ideas and talk about why art is important in their lives. This event is free for Museum members, $5 for non-members. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch. These "Meet the Artist" get togethers are part of a series of lunchtime continuing conversations at the Newport Art Museum. For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.org.
April --- Portsmouth: Second Annual 4-H Easter Egg Hunt by Highland Farm 4-H Dairy Club - Postponed from the 23rd due to possible bad weather. You will have a day still filled with fun even though Easter has passed. at Escobar's Farm, 251 Middle Rd. Highland Farm 4-H Dairy Club will open this event at 10am for hay rides, cow train rides, face painting, petting zoo and games all for a small affordable fee. The Easter egg hunt (free) will start right at 11am, please be there five minutes early and bring a basket. Hunts will be divided by age groups. There will also be bake goods, beverages and fresh fruit (from DeCastro's Farmstand) available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be there for photographs with children, so don't forget to bring your camera. The day will be wrapping up around one. The 4-H club is also doing a can food drive so please bring a can to donate. Tickets will be available for purchase for our Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast on May 7 at the Easter Egg Hunt. For more information visit our website at http://highlandfarm4hdairy.webs.com/
April -- & May -- - Newport: 4th Annual Spring Craft Fair - 2011 10am-4pm at Newport Elks Lodge,141 Pelhem Street. Enjoy 35 plus Crafters & Vendors with their unique products. Show Specials, Discounts, & More. Great Mother's Day Gifts or for any occasion. Free Admission & Parking. For more information see the web site
April -- - Portsmouth: DC Stoneware Studio & Gallery re-opens Noon to 4p at 3140 East Main Rd. The studio and gallery will be opening with a reception for encaustic artist Felicia Touhey on that Saturday, noon to 4. We have a wonderful selection of great gifts for Mother's and Father's Day, up coming weddings etc. Eleven local artists are displaying their work which includes pottery, paintings, photography, decorative ceramics, hand made soap, note cards and more! So come check out all the new work! Gallery hours are for the season are Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4 or by appointment. For more information visit DCStoneware.com or call 401-824-6518.
April -- - Newport: Second Annual Children’s Art Contest and Art Show Team One Newport and Patagonia on Thames Street announce their Second Annual Children’s Art Contest and Art Show. The contest and show will be held in both stores from April 2nd to April 22nd, prizes will be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. The theme this year is: “Your Favorite Day at the Beach or on the Bay”. Children ages 5 through 14 are invited to submit one painting or drawing on letter sized (8.5 x 11) paper. Artwork can be dropped off at Patagonia on Thames Street, 468 Thames Street and Team One Newport,(Patagonia will be moving to our new location, 550 Thames Street, during the first week of April.), 561 Thames Street by April 1, 2010.
April -- - Portsmouth: Rabies Clinic sponsored by RI Veterinarian's Association 12:30pm to 1:30pm at the Portsmouth Fire Station, rear entrance, 2300 East Main Rd. Animals should be either in cages or leashed. The fee is $10 and payment is required in cash (no checks). Bring your pet's most recent rabies certificate with you. Also for convenience the Portsmouth Town Clerk's office will be licensing dogs at the clinic.
Beginning April -- - Newport: Schedule for Preservation Society Mansions The Preservation Society of Newport County kicks off the 2010 season on Saturday, April 3 with the opening of five properties for daily tours—The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff. The remaining Newport Mansions properties will open in the coming weeks. Kingscote and Green Animals Topiary Garden will open for daily tours on Saturday, May 8. Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow will open on weekends only beginning May 8, and then will open for daily tours on June 26. Special Tours and Activities
A new Family Audio Tour of The Breakers will make its debut on Saturday, June 26, adding a new dimension to the critically-acclaimed audio tour introduced last year. Geared to children between the ages of 8 and 11, the new audio tour will engage children in finding various treasures and architectural details, share personal stories about the children who lived in the house, and teach them about why preservation is important.
Opening on May 8 at Marble House will be the exhibit Gothic Art in the Gilded Age. Alva Vanderbilt’s extravagant collection of more than 300 Medieval and Renaissance art objects will be on display in the Gothic Room, which was designed specifically for them in 1892. Sold by Alva in 1927 to circus entrepreneur John Ringling for his Florida house and museum, the collection has been re-assembled for the first time in more than 80 years, and visitors will see it and the Gothic Room just as Alva and her guests did when Marble House first opened.
From April 3 through October 31, visitors to Rosecliff will be able to enjoy the costume exhibit Newport Undressed: Crafting the Gilded Age Wardrobe. Curated by Preservation Society textile conservator Jessica Urick, the exhibit will tell the complex story of the women who spent massive sums of money on custom-made clothing and the couture houses staffed by hundreds of workers trained to hand-stitch those garments. Visitors will glimpse the social climate that required women to purchase elaborate seasonal wardrobes, explore the materials and sewing techniques used to hand-craft garments, and learn about the artisans and laborers who contributed to the custom dressmaking tradition.
For a look at what life was like for the people working behind the scenes in the mansions, the Preservation Society offers a Rooftop and Behind the Scenes Tour of The Elms. This tour takes visitors through the areas of the house frequented by the staff—kitchens, coal cellar and other basement work rooms, then through the third-floor staff living quarters, and out onto the rooftop (weather permitting) for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor.
Preservation Society members and ticket holders can enjoy lunch and snacks at The Elms Carriage House Café, or the Chinese Tea House at Marble House. A delicious assortment of snacks, beverages, salads and sandwiches will be available from May 15 to October 11.
April --- Newport: IYRS Spring 2010 Tuesday Night Dinner-And-A-Lecture Series IYRS will host five experts for a series of lectures on some of the most famous maritime artists and authors. Stop by Café Zelda for dinner with a special IYRS menu (528 Thames Street), 6–7:15 pm. Call Zelda’s for reservations: 401-849-4002 then walk to IYRS Restoration Hall for the 7:30 lecture (members–free; nonmembers–$7) More info at the IYRS site April 6: Benjamin Mendlowitz, “Photography of Classic Yacht Restoration” -
Benjamin Mendlowitz has traveled the globe for over 30 years just to photograph wooden boats - a very enviable occupation. He is well known throughout the boating world for his books, contributions to nautical publications and for his award-winning Calendar of Wooden Boats, which he has published since 1983. Benjamin will describe his methods for photographing boats during restoration, and there’s no doubt he’ll tease us with breathtaking images of gorgeous boats in serene settings, sure to awake us all from a long winter and energize us with anticipation for the warmer months just around the corner. April 20: Doug Adkins, “Dorade, The History of an Ocean Racing Yacht” -
Olin Stephens drew the design for his first ocean racer in 1929 at the age of 21. Built for his father Roderick Stephens, Sr. and launched in the spring of 1930, Dorade became the most famous ocean racing yacht in the world, dominating competitors on both sides of the Atlantic as well as the Pacific. Her success changed the way people perceived design, safety, rating rules and speed in ocean racing. Douglas Adkins’ new book Dorade, The History of an Ocean Racing Yacht will be released this year on the eightieth anniversary of the yawl's launching and will tell the tale of her triumphs, travails and travels through a long and colorful history. The author will describe the background and research for the making of the book and his rationale for its writing while sharing rarely seen photos and new stories about one of America’s most famous and historic yachts.
April -- - Newport: 2nd Annual Food & Wine Expo at Ocean Cliff Resort On Thursday, April 8th, Ocean Cliff Resort and Hotel, Sardella's Restaurant, and the Marina Café & Pub are hosting the 2nd Annual Food & Wine Expo, at Ocean Cliff Resort in Newport, RI. There will be numerous purveyors showcasing artisan cheeses, meats, breads, olive oils, and several other food and beverage related goods. Various local and international wine and beer producers will be exhibiting their products, as well. There will also be a 5 course wine dinner featuring selected wines by Jonathan Edwards Winery, and John Callaghan, owner of Bellevue Wine & Spirits, and Proprietor of Gloria's Old Vines winery, from 7:00pm-9:00pm, in the Safari Room at Ocean Cliff. Food for the dinner will be prepared by Kevin Fitzgerald, Executive Chef of Sardella's Restaurant, Bradley McCoil, Executive Chef of Ocean Cliff, and Christian Ferreira, Executive Chef of The Marina Cafe & Pub. Tickets for the dinner are $100 per person, and there are a very limited number of seats remaining. If you purchase tickets to the dinner, you will have access to the Expo. Guests who attend the event can interact with all of the purveyors, and will be able to taste, and learn about everything being displayed. This is also a great opportunity for restaurant owners and managers to create some new ideas for their menus. In addition, there will be live entertainment provided by The Dick Lupino Quartet, and the Firehouse Theater.
All of the proceeds from the event this year, are going to be donated to the Opera House Restoration Project in Newport which is being restored and renovated. When the theater is finished being restored, it will host a variety of production companies and provide programs for children and adults of all ages, in the area of arts and theatre. The Expo will take place from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at Ocean Cliff Resort and Hotel, in Newport, RI. Tickets for the Expo are $30.00 per person. This is a 21 years and older event. For additional information and reservations call 401-855-3475. For more info email patrick@marinacafepub.com
April --- Portsmouth: Composting: Mother Nature's Version of Recycling at Portsmouth Library 6:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Dave Hughes, a Master Gardener since 2002, and a Portsmouth resident since 1997 will be the featured guest speaker in the URI Master Gardener Spring lecture series. He will answer all your questions about “Composting: Mother Nature’s Version of Recycling” Many of us remember the "old days" when composting meant that smelly pile of decaying kitchen scraps moldering in the backyard - but it does not have to be that way! Come find out about the modern practice of composting and how it can benefit both your garden and your community. The next session in the Portsmouth Library gardening lecture series will be a presentation on composting basics given by Dave Hughes, a URI Master Gardener and a Portsmouth resident. Dave will discuss how to turn common yard waste (leaves and grass clippings, along with garden refuse) into a safe, nutritious soil amendment for your garden. Along the way he will point out how composting can reduce the tipping fees Portsmouth (and other Rhode Island communities) pay for use of the State Landfill.
This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited so please stop by or call the library at 683-9457 to register.
April --- Portsmouth: Free Health Screening at Portsmouth Library from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd.Visit Portsmouth Free Public Library for a free health screening as a public service offered by Kateri Chappell, RN, BSN. Kateri is a research nurse from Pharma Resource, located in East Providence. She will be providing free blood pressure checks, blood glucose checks, and bone scan tests. Please visit us for a free health screening. Various health information will also be available. Hope to see you there!
April --- Portsmouth: Rhode Island Artist Susan Fossati will speak at The Portsmouth Arts Guild 7:00pm at The Portsmouth Arts Guild, 2679 East Main Rd. (next to St. Paul's Church) Rhode Island Artist Susan Fossati will speak about the focus and development of her paintings over the past thirty years. During her talk and visual presentation, she will discuss her process, techniques and motivation.Please join the Arts Guild for this free event. The program follows a brief business meeting that starts at 7pm. Handicap accessible. Parking is available across the street at East Main Studios.
April -- - Newport: Newport Gallery Walk Join us for a guided tour of several tax-free galleries in the Newport Gallery Organization over the course of the three days! Bellevue Walk: Tuesday, April 20th 10am-12pm. Includes the following galleries: William Vareika, Moonlight Gallery, Deblois Gallery, Newport Art Museum, Redwood Library, Isherwood Gallery, Spring Bull Gallery.Tour guide: Ben Ellcome, Teen Director at the Boys and Girls Club of Newport Meeting Place: Isherwood Gallery (38 Bellevue Ave Suite A) Thames/Wharf Walk: Wednesday, April 21st.Includes the following galleries: Newport Potters Guild, Sheldon Fine Art, Didi Suydam Contemporary (New location: 25 Mill Street), Onne van der Wal, Roger King Fine Arts, Newport Schrimshanders, Arnold Art, Reign Gallery.Tour guide: Christine Bevilacqua from Newport Potters Guild. Meeting Place: Newport Scrimshanders (14 Bowens Wharf)Spring Street/The Point Walk: Thursday, April 22nd. Includes the following galleries: Harbor Fine Art, Alloy Gallery, John MacGowan Fine Art, Cadeaux du Monde, Ball & Claw, Third & Elm Press, The Lady Who Paints, Blink Gallery. Tour Guide: Rosemary Kavanagh O'Carroll from The Lady Who PaintsMeeting Place: John MacGowan Fine Art (221-223 Spring Street)** All tours begin at 10am.** Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.**Please register for your tour by calling 401.619.4880 or email Christine@newportpottersguild.com
April -- - Middletown: ECO-DEPOT, Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off at Second Beach. Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste. You must schedule an appointment. Click here for more information - RIRRC.org
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April : 9am - noon. Meet at CFP Community Hall, Anthony Rd. to participate in salt marsh restoration area maintenance and general litter pickup. This year we are also looking for volunteers who will help fence off CFPIA land on Island Road. We are also looking for a donation of mulch that will be used to mulch the Rosa Rugosa bushes at the salt marsh restoration site. Register ahead of time with Mil Kinsella at 401-633-2606 or Brenda Whalen Munro at 401-682-2627 or just show up. Donations of baked goods to feed our hungry volunteers are most welcome! Bags will be available to cleanup volunteers. www.cfpia.org Newport -
April : 8:30 am - 12 pm Meet: Building 11, Gate 11 – 1176 Howell St.
Contact: Linda Finn- Girl Scouts of Rhode Island 258-6851 linda@lindafinngardendesign.com Newport -
April (Rain Date: 5/5): 9 am - 11 am Meet: Fort Adams, Contact: Ellen Peoples, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, 832-5882, peoplesem@npt.nuwc.navy.mil Newport -
April : 10 am - 12 pm Meet: Corner of Hillside Ave and Sunset Court, Contact: Raphe Sciola, City of Newport, Aquidneck Island Trust & Newport Housing Authority, 845-5437, www.cityofnewport.com Newport -
April : 1 pm – 3 pm Meet: King Park, Contact: Brooke Stones, City of Newport, DPW, Clean City Program, 845-5613, bstones@cityofnewport.com, www.cityofnewport.com Middletown -
April (rain date 4/28 ): 9am to 3pm meet at Middletown Town Hall and/or Shachuest Beaches. More info contact: Timothy Shaw, Middletown Recreation Dept., 847-1993, tshaw@middletownri.com
