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Fridays through August 29 - Newport: The Elms After Hours at The Elms, 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Allows guests to experience a bit of the elegance of a Gilded Age summer party. The evening begins with a tour of the first floor reception rooms, followed by wine and canapés on the terrace, and then a tour of the grounds and sunken garden. Visit www.NewportMansions.org.
July 3 - 27 - Portsmouth: "Toujours l'Amour: An Exhibition of Love" at the Portsmouth Art Guild Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 1-5pm. The opening reception is July 3rd from 6-8pm at The Portsmouth Arts Guild Center For The Arts, 2679 East Main Rd, next to St. Paul's Church, Portsmouth, RI. Toujours l'Amour: An Exhibition of Love, local artists interpretation of love
July 14 - Portsmouth: Children's Party, Green Animals Topiary Garden 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Green Animals Topiary Gardens, 380 Cory's Lane in Portsmouth.Children and adults of all ages are invited to join the festivities at the annual Children’s Party at Green Animals Topiary Garden. The party will feature circus acts, music, magic, clowns, puppets, pony rides, kiddie rides, refreshments and much more on this historic 7-acre estate overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Admission: Preservation Society member adults, $10, general admission adults $15; Member children 6-12 years old free, general admission children 6-12 years old $5; all children 5 and under free. No reservations required. Tickets sold at the door only. Web site
July 18 - Newport: Dinner Dance sponsored by Newport Ballroom Dancing Featuring Rick Medeiros and the Mel-Tones at the Officers’ Club, Newport. See Newport Ballroom Dancing web site for membership and more information.
July 31 - August 31 - Portsmouth: "2nd Annual Only Photography Show" at the Portsmouth Art Guild Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 1-5pm. The opening reception is August 1st from 6-8pm at The Portsmouth Arts Guild Center For The Arts, 2679 East Main Rd, next to St. Paul's Church, Portsmouth, RI. 2nd Annual Only Photography Show, featuring work by local photographers
Previous year's events (below) that we haven't gotten current information to update yet.
Tuesdays - Newport: Schooner Aurora offers free sails Beginning June th and taking place every Tuesday throughout the summer, Aurora will offer free sails to residents of Newport County. For others the cost is $20. See more at the web site or email
June through Oct. - Middletown & Newport: The Aquidneck Grower's Market Saturdays 9am to 1pm (June - Oct. ), 909 East Main Rd (Rte 138) in Middletown. 401-848-0099 AND Wednesdays 2pm to 6pm (June - Oct ), Corner Pelham & Bellevue St.(Touro Park) Newport. For more information on RI's Farmer's Markets check the RI Division of Agriculture/DEM website.
Saturdays, through Sept. - Portsmouth: Newport International Polo Series Generally a 5pm start Saturdays. Glen Farm is on Rt 138 in Portsmouth. See the web site for more information.
Through October - Newport: Ghost Tours of Newport Take a lantern-led evening stroll down historic Newport, Rhode Island 's shadowy lanes and discover the ghosts, ghouls, and legends of our haunted city by the sea. Web Site
Through July - Newport: Sunset Music Festival at the Newport Yachting Center. Check their web site for latest current information on entertainment line-up and tickets.
Saturdays Through Oct - Portsmouth: 8th Annual Summer Jazz Series at Greenvale Vineyards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tasting Room at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road in Portsmouth. The Jazz series was organized by Matthew Quinn who died on May 15, 2007and will be held in his honor. For further information, call (401) 847-3777 or visit online at www.greenvale.com
The concert series which Mathew Quinn called Jazz Tastings includes:
July – Phil Gentile
July – Karen Frisk
July – Mary Andrews
July – Ida Zecco
August – Jazz for Kids with Dick Lupino
August - TBA
August Ethel Lee
August - Jim Porcella
September – Kelley Lennon
September - Candida Rose
Through October - Newport: Cap'n Nick's Newport Pirate Walk Join in (ye' Scurvy Dog!) on a great, grand walkin' adventure along Newport's streets an' waterfront where pirates preened an' plotted. Our brave buccaneers have th' local scuttlebutt o' swaggerin' seafarers an' dastardly scallywags. Pay attention t' th' stories an' who knows? Ye' jest might bring home a bit o' booty in yer pocket! See the Cap'n Nick Pirate Walk web site piratewalk.com for more information.
Through Sept. - Newport: Guided Walking Tours Various tours on various days through Labor Day. see the site Newport History Tours is a collaborative program of The Newport Historical Society and The Newport Restoration Foundation.Gain an authentic understanding of Newport's dynamic history through guided walking tours, illustrated lectures, behind-the-scenes building tours, hands-on activities and more! All tours will begin at the Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street.
July - Portsmouth: Wreath laying at Patriots Park 9:00am The Newport Chapter of the NAACP will hold its annual wreath laying ceremony at Patriots Park ( Intersection of Rts. 114 and 24 northbound). The ceremony honors the members of the First Rhode Island Regiment which fought in the battle of Rhode Island on August 28, 1778.
July - Portsmouth: Escobar's Fireworks 9:30pm Resident/farmer/July 4th celebrant Louis Escobar will have his traditional Middle Rd fireworks display over the cow pastures. Please do not clog Middle Rd with cars, there are many vantage points around Portsmouth you can witness this show. It will run about 1/2 hour. Mr. Escobar does this fireworks display for all to enjoy, donations are accepted in the box out front of the farm (133 Middle Rd) anytime in the days/weeks to come.
July - Portsmouth: Captain Marcus Pirate Show with Marc Kohler Ahoy, mates! 2:00 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. This pirate’s stories will give clues that lead listeners on a treasure hunt. See if you can solve the riddles and clues - listen, think, imagine. Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to attend. There is no sign up required. This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Portsmouth Free Public Library's Children's Room at 683-9457.
July - Newport: 2007 Newport Music Festival Continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and special events in the Gilded Age “summer cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island. Beginning his thirty-third season as General Director, Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III, researches and selects works from the 19th century chamber music, vocal repertoire and the Romantic-era piano literature, to create one of the most extraordinary festivals in the world. In its thirty-eight year history, the Newport Music Festival has become celebrated for presenting over one hundred twenty artists and ensembles in their American debuts. For Full information please see (www.newportmusic.org)
July - Portsmouth: Portsmouth Rotary Club's Classic Car & Corral Show 10am to 4pm at Glen Park, Glen Farm, off Rte 138 (East Main Rd).Rain or Shine. Classic Car & Corral Show, by the Portsmouth Rotary Club, entrants in over 30 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles. FREE Admission to the Public
Registration - $10.00 ON SITE DAY OF SHOW; Cost For Corral Vehicle - $10.00. Food and Refreshments Available (NO alcoholic beverages please) . For more information visit the Car Show web site at http://kpg.gercom.com/carshows/
July - Newport: Color your summer with KidzArt! Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. Newport. Color your Summer with KidzArt! Using materials that real artists use, enjoy creating a beach party of your very own. Drawings will focus on everything under the sun. You'll take home projects including your very own beach bag. What a great way to kickstart your summer. For more information see kidzartri.com or
. To register call 401-855-0196
July - Portsmouth: 79th Annual St. Anthony's Feast Thursday & Friday - 5pm to 11pm, Saturday noon - midnight, Sunday noon - 5pm. At the Portuguese-American Citizens Club (PPACC), 35 Power St. (across East Main Rd from St. Anthony's Church). Midway, rides, games, food, fun for the whole family!
July - Portsmouth: 4-H Country Fair Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glen Park, Glen Rd off Rt. 138. An old fashioned country fair with activities that include master gardeners, animal shows, exhibitors, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, children's games, hayrides, games and fun. It is a fun time for the entire family. $1 donation is asked to enter the fair grounds. For more info see this website
July - Newport: Black Ships Festival - 24th Anniversary Commemorates RI native, Cmdr. Matthew C. Perry's historic expedition to Japan opening trade relations with the Far East.
The Black Ships Festival offers a variety of events that emphasize both
Japanese art and culture. Events include Origami, Martial Arts, and a
Japanese Tea Ceremony. A highlight will be the Annual Festival of
Drums, featuring the Matsuriza Taiko Group
. Events city wide - 846-2720 Link to the Web Site
July - Newport: 2007 Hellenic Fest Friday 4:00p.m. - midnight, Sat. noon til midnight and Sunday noon until 6:00p.m.at St.Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames St. (corner of Brewer Street) in Newport. Come enjoy Greek Food, Pastry, Music, Dancing, Ouzo, Greek Beer and Wines, and shop at the Greek Marketplace! Free Admission. See the web site for more information.
July - Middletown: 1st Aquidneck Island Paddle for charity Up to 100 water enthusiasts will paddle surfboards and kayaks the full 38 miles around Aquidneck Island to benefit 2 local charities. This event starts at Third Beach between 7am and 8am and depending on weather and tides is expected to finish there at around 4:30pm. Paddlers must submit an entry fee of at least $100 with the hope of community sponsorships rasing that amount. Proceeds will benefit Lucy's Hearth and the Aquidneck Island Land Trust. If you'd like to sponsor a paddler or team please contact Cindy Sabato ( )at the Aquidneck Island Land Trust before June 22 (849-2799)
July - Portsmouth: Old Fashioned Country Picnic with Preserve Portsmouth 12pm to 4pm at Glen Park in Portsmouth.Food * Beverages * Popcorn * Hay RidesPony Rides * Face Painting * Kids GamesPottery Lessons * Raffle * Auction Tickets are $10 each or $25 per family. We look forward to seeing you there.Please see this site for more information preserveportsmouth.org or contact via email
July - Newport: Dinner Dance sponsored by Friends of Ballroom Dancing Featuring the Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Officers’ Club, Newport. See Friends of Ballroom Dancing web site
July - Newport: 1st Annual Molly Finn Battle of the Bands 2:00 to 8:00 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, July 29) The Molly Finn Battle of the Bands will be held in the quarry meadow of Ballard Park located off of Hazard Road in Newport. It is an all age event and musicians of all genres and ages are invited to enter their bands. Preference will be given to high school/young adult, non professional bands. Bands will be scheduled to play from 2 to 7:30 pm on Saturday July 28th. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the competition. See web site for more info
July - Portsmouth: Amica Insurance Rhode Island Open The Amica Insurance RI Open is being held at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union Street, Portsmouth. Both Amica Insurance and Green Valley have a lot to celebrate this year. Amica Insurance is marking its 100th anniversary, while Green Valley is celebrating its 50th year in business. Come out and support the New England golf professionals who will be hitting the links in this popular tournament. This event is free to spectators. www.rigalinks.org
July - Labor Day - Newport: Public Tours of Rose Island Lighthouse
10am to 4pm See the web site for more info
July - Newport: Island Moving Company: Flight of Steps at Fort Adams 6:30 – 8 p.m. Island Moving Company's annual outdoor, summer dance series. Works are presented on the grounds of Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. Bring a picnic and enjoy the magic of dance outdoors on a summer evening. www.islandmovingco.org.
July - Portsmouth: Free outdoor pops concert at Glen Manor House 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.on the lawn of the Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Drive.The Glen Manor House Authority will host a free outdoor concert featuring "The American Band". This annual family event welcomes you to bring blankets or folding chairs and picnics... rain or shine. Some chairs will be provided for senior citizens and handicapped. In the event of rain, the concert will be held on the covered rear patio overlooking the Sakonnet River. The American Band was founded in 1837 and is one of the nation’s oldest continuing adult community bands. For more information, call (401) 683-4177.
July - Newport: St. John's Annual Parish Fair from 10 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine. Lots of good food, silent auction, children's booths, clothing tag sale, baked goods, white elephant and book sale. Fun for all ages. Corner of Washington and Poplar Street on "The Point" in Newport.
July - Tiverton: Cultural Survival: Indigenous Art and Crafts Annual Bazaar 10am - 5pm, indigenous rights group and non-profit organization, Cultural Survival, will celebrate its 27th year of bringing indigenous art and crafts at its 6th annual bazaar at the Four Corners Arts Center, 3852 Main Road in Tiverton Four Corners, RI. The Cultural Survival Bazaar is the only place where you can experience indigenous cultures from around the globe under a single tent. Rain or shine, Cultural Survival will host more than 30 vendors of indigenous food, music, art, and crafts. A percentage of the proceeds of each sale will support Cultural Survival’s work with indigenous peoples worldwide. “The Cultural Survival Bazaar brings together the work of dozens of skilled artisans and craftspeople from around the world in one place. With each step you take, the sights, smells and sounds will transport you to a time and place in another land. Our members and friends come back year after year for this colorful event,” said Pia Maybury-Lewis, Bazaar organizer and co-founder of Cultural Survival. Enjoy Thai, Tanzanian, and Wampanoag food, listen to live music from Ecuador, Peru, and Zimbabwe. Highlights of this year’s Bazaar will include large varieties of jewelry, clothing, textiles, decorative pieces, and much more. Examples include Batik fabric from Bali, hand-blown Guatemalan glass, African carvings, Maasai and Navajo jewelry, Thai silk, a large selection of quality hand-knotted rugs from the Middle East, Indian textiles, and beautiful Ecuadorian paintings. While you’re there, be sure not to miss the live musical performances and cultural demonstrations, including traditional Native American songs. Admission and parking is free. A map and directions are available on the Cultural Survival website at www.cs.org.
May through October - Newport: Ghost Tours of Newport Take a lantern-led evening stroll down historic Newport, Rhode Island 's shadowy lanes and discover the ghosts, ghouls, and legends of our haunted city by the sea. Web Site
July - Aug - Newport: Newport Art Museum's Summer Evening Picnic Series Concerts on the lawn of the Newport Art Museum start at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic supper. In case of rain, concerts are held in the Museum’s Ilgenfritz Gallery. (Seating indoors is limited.) This summer’s series of eight evening Picnics include:
- Off the Curb - A Hip Hop review
Sponsored by NewportFed, the concerts are free to members. Admission: adults $5, families $10. No charge for children 5 and under.The Navy concert is free for everyone. The Newport Art Museum is located at 76 Bellevue Avenue across from Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Limited parking is available in its two lots. For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit newportartmuseum.com.
July & July - Newport: Trinity Church Summer Concert Series at Trinity's Honyman Hall, Queen Anne Square. The Trinity Church Summer Concert Series presents various artists and musical selections. Cost: $10 suggested donation to benefit Music at Trinity, seating is limited, reservations recommended 846-0660 www.trinitynewport.org
July - Newport: Newport Gallery Night 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. -Visit more than 20 galleries all over the city, see the web site for more info www.newportgalleries.org
