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Saturdays and Wednesdays, June through Oct. - Middletown & Newport: The Aquidneck Grower's Market Saturdays (June 5 - October 30) 9am to 1pm, 909 East Main Rd (Rte 138) in Middletown (at Newport Vineyards & Winery). 401-848-0099 AND Wednesdays (June 9 - October 27) 2pm to 6pm, Memorial Boulevard Parkway between Chapel St. & Edgar Court, Newport. For more information on RI's Farmer's Markets check the RI Division of Agriculture/DEM website.
Thursdays, June through Oct. - Middletown: The Island Farmers Market 2pm to 6pm at Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Road Middletown. Spaces are still available, contact Betsey 847-2202, email
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 Labor Day Sept. 6 - Newport: The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium Open open daily 10-4 through Labor Day. The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium located at Easton's Beach in Newport is an interactive marine science learning center offering educational programs and activities for school groups, families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay. General admission is $5 / FREE for Save The Bay members and children ages 3 and under.
Through Sept. 19 - Newport: Isherwood Gallery is exhibiting “Summer in Newport” featuring landscapes, seascapes, and architecture of the Newport area by local and regional artists. Summer gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6pm, Gallery Nights, and by chance or appointment. www.isherwoodgallery.com 401-699-2276. Isherwood Gallery is located at 38 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, diagonally across from Hotel Viking.
Isherwood Gallery is exhibiting “Summer in Newport” featuring landscapes, seascapes, and architecture of the Newport area by local and regional artists. Also on display is work by Robert Boyajian, Donnamaria Bruton, Charles Boucher, Jeff Carpenter, Stuart Dunkel, Charles Dwyer, Christine Enos, David Felix, Beverly Floyd, Rene Gagnon, Libby Manchester Gilpatric, Suzanne Hill, Tucker Houlihan, Holly Hughes, Peter Hussey, Nancy Isherwood, Leeza Khoury, Randa Newland, Deborah Paris, Ruth Ann Petree, Deb Quinn-Munson, Lianna Slater, and Mikel Wintermantel, C.M.. Free and open to the public.
Through October 11 - Newport: Guided Tours of Fort Adams Tours depart from the Fort Adams Gift Shop daily (90 Fort Adams Drive), weather permitting, every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., through Columbus Day. View the officers’ quarters, explore the underground listening tunnels and climb the rampart walls for breathtaking views of Newport Harbor.For more information, visit www.fortadams.org or call 401.841.0707.
August 2 - Portsmouth: 27th Allen H. Chatterton Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at the Carnegie Abbey Club Providence Children’s Museum will hold the 27th Allen H. Chatterton Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at the world-famous Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, RI. Participants will take a turn on the Scottish-style links course, play in a tennis round robin, delight in spa treatments, or simply enjoy cocktails and dinner at the waterfront Clubhouse – there’s something for everyone!
Golf packages begin at $250 for individual golfers and $1,250 for foursomes and include 18 holes of golf, greens fees, cart, caddie, lunch, dinner, on-course beverages and a golf favor. Tennis registration is $150 and includes a round robin and dinner. Dinner-only tickets are available for $75 per person. All proceeds benefit Providence Children’s Museum.
Golf registration begins at 11:30 AM with a shotgun start at 12:30 PM and prizes will be awarded for skill contests such as longest drive, closest to the keg and closest to the pin – including the chance to win a luxury car for a hole-in-one.
The tennis round robin starts at 3:00 PM, dinner begins at 5:30 PM, and the evening includes a live auction featuring rounds of golf at exclusive courses.
The Museum’s first-class annual golf tournament was instituted in 1983 by the late Allen Chatterton Jr., an early supporter and Board member of the Children’s Museum, and is chaired by his son, Allen H. Chatterton III of Chatterton Insurance in Pawtucket. Proceeds support the hands-on exhibits and innovative educational programs at Rhode Island’s only museum especially for children and their families and enable the Museum to serve a growing number of children and caregivers of all economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Businesses and individuals are invited to become tournament sponsors or to donate auction items. For registration and information about sponsorship and tee signs, visit the Museum's website (http://childrenmuseum.org/fundEvents.asp) or contact Joanna Cotter at (401) 273-5437 ext. 221 or cotter@childrenmuseum.org.
August 2 - Portsmouth: Slide show and talk about the Polio epidemic and the people who treated it at the Portsmouth Historical Society 7:00 pm at the Portsmouth Historical Society, corner of East Main Rd. (Route 138) and Union St. The Steel Cocoon: Tales of the Patients, Doctors and Nurses of the Iron Lungs, 1928-1955. Dr. Lynne M. Dunphy, Routhier Chair of Practice & Professor of Nursing at URI’s College of Nursing, will share stories of the polio epidemic patients and the doctors and nurses who cared for them in the mid-20th Century. This slide presentation will include historic photos of the people involved. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the lecture.
August 2 - 5 - Newport: Bridgefest -a four day event of live local music Bridgefest is a four day event of live local music - at a variety of venues throughout Newport County. Come out an support your local musicians by watching their performances - all details listed on www.newportbridgefest.com. Organized by Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County
August 3 - Portsmouth: Brown Bag Financial Planning Series at Portsmouth Free Public Library 12:00pm at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Money, money, money…we can’t do without it so let’s plan how to use it effectively. A series of free financial workshops will be presented by Peter D. Schenck, MBA, from First Command Financial Services. The workshops give general information for getting your financial house in order. All programs start at noon so you may bring your lunch if you like. Sign up for one or more workshops in the series. All programs are free and open to the public. Space is limited so please call the Library at 683-9457 or stop by to register. The last program in the schedule is today, Tuesday, August 3: Basic Retirement Planning .
August 3 - August 17 - Newport: Family Nights at Easton's Beach 6pm at Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. Admission and parking are free after 5pm, snack bar and various amusements will be open. For more information call 845-5800. This Tuesday night series will feature...
August 3: Larry Brown's Swingline will perform Big Band music
August 10: Bandstand Revue will perform oldies to modern favorites
August 17: The Driftwoods will perform
August 6 - 10 - Newport: Newport Jazz Festival Various venues see the site for schedules and performers. www.newportjazzfest.net
August 6 & 7- Portsmouth: Petition signing events to bring the school budget to a public vote. Friday Aug 6 from 6-9 am and 4-7 pm at the high school there will be "sign and drive" stations set up for drive-through convenience. Saturday Aug 7 in the morning at the transfer station there will volunteers with petitions available for signing. Saturday Aug 7 in the morning (approx 8:30 - ) at Sandy Point Beach there will volunteers with petitions available for signing.
For more info, please visit the Save Our Schools web site, Hard Deadlines local Portsmouth blog or the Save the Arts and Sports in Portsmouth Facebook group.
August 7 -- Little Compton: The Little Compton Antiques Festival The Little Compton Antiques Festival at Sakonnet Vineyards, a Benefit for Presrve RI. Fifty dealers from all over the Northeast set up shop under tenting on the grounds of Sakonnet Vineyards at 162 West Main Rd in Little Compton.www.ferguson-darruda.com
August 8 -- Newport: Jazz Sunday with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet 9:45 to 11 a.m. St. Paul's Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough Street. The Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet will be providing the music for a special Jazz Sunday worship service at historic St. Paul's Methodist Church. Music to lift your soul - all welcome! Free parking, no charge. 401.846.0966 for more information. For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
August 12 - Newport: Monthly Newport Gallery Night at the Newport Art Museum Newport Art Museum (at 76 Bellevue Avenue across from Touro Park.) will stay open until 8:00 pm for the monthly Newport Gallery Night. The exhibitions include "SURF ISLAND: A Ride with Newport's Surf Community," "THE JAPAN CRAZE: Art and Craft in Rhode Island after 1854," "FLORA: Paintings by Janet Alling," "From the Japanese: Contemporary Selections" and "Ex Voto," an installation by Meris Barreto. Newport Gallery Night takes place on the second Thursday of every month. There is no admission fee. For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.com
Sundays through August 29 - Middletown: The Witherbee School & The Boyd Windmill will be open for tours by the Middletown Historical Society Sundays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. the Witherbee School (Corner of Green End Ave. and Valley Rd) and the The Boyd Windmill (Paradise Ave. Middletown) will be open for tours. Admission is Free. Good will donations are always appreciated. www.middletownhistory.org
August 14 - Newport: Potter & Co. is having a Back to School event! From 1-4pm we will have free hand painted temporary tattoos for kids! Spend over $50 and receive a free lunch bag, spend over $75 and receive 15% off your entire order, when you mention onaquidneck.com. Potter & Co. is located at172 Thames St. Newport.
August 14 (rain date Auguest 15) - Newport: 12th Annual Newport Storm Luau Saturday, 5pm – 10pm. Presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. This is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Live music, Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian themed food, ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum drinks. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (while available). This is 21 only event and must show valid ID upon entrance. Tickets can be purchased at the Fort Adams Trust Gift Shop, online at www.newportstorm.com or at their brewery located at 293 JT Connell Road, Newport or by calling 401.849.5232. Sponsorship Opportunities available. For more information contact Laurie at 401.841.0707 or email
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August 19 - Portsmouth: Summer Reading Concert: Ocean State Strum at Portsmouth Free Public Library 10:00am at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Join us for a musical concert to celebrate summer reading. Fun, rootsy, guitar-based music that all ages will enjoy (including some water-based tunes!). For more information call the children's room at 683-9457. This program is free and open to the public.
August 21 & 22 - Newport: Newport Art Museum's Annual Wet Paint The Newport Art Museum’s popular public art event, Wet Paint, returns for its 18th year presented by William Vareika Fine Arts Ltd. “Still wet" artworks created by hundreds of regional artists on Saturday will be on view for silent bidding from 6 - 8pm that evening during a Preview Reception at the Newport Art Museum, and on Sunday from 12 – 3pm. A Live Auction with auctioneer Mike Corcoran begins Sunday at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Museum's extensive education, exhibition and community outreach programs. Join in the fun as an artist, spectator, bidder or all three! Artists can pre-register online or download a pre-registration form at www.newportartmuseum.org. Reception price: Members $10; non-members $15. The Museum will be open free of charge Saturday, 10am – 5pm. No charge to attend the Live Auction on Sunday. Wet Paint 2010 is supported by Art New England and the Norman Bird Sanctuary Bird Ball (August 21.) The Newport Art Museum is located at 76 Bellevue Avenue across from Touro Park.
For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.com
August 22 - Newport: Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta! with 12 Meter Charters Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta! Aboard the America's Cup racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required. At the end of our America's Racing Experience everyone is a winner! www.12metercharters.com/tickets.asp
August 25 - Newport: PM Musical Picnics at The Newport Art Museum 6pm on the grounds of the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. The Newport Art Museum’s summer music series, PM Musical Picnics, is back. The series has been a favorite al fresco entertainment deal for locals and tourists since 1994. PM Picnics are held once a week on the grounds of the Museum’s historic Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport in the early evening hours. 2010 summer concerts begin on Wednesday, June 30 with the soulful grooves of Lucky Soles. The Newport Art Museum’s 2010 PM Musical Picnic series is sponsored by NewportFed. On summer concert evenings, families, couples and friends can relax on blankets and lawn chairs amd enjoy the music and a light meal brought from home. Admission is $5 for individual Museum members, $10 for individual non-members $10 for member households, and $15 for non-member households. (No advance reservations.) Summer concerts begin at 6 pm on the grounds of the Museum’s Griswold House, weather permitting. Listen to WADK 1540 AM or check the Museum’s page on Facebook for cancellation notices. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200 for general information. Please – no pets. August 25 (Rain date September 1) Chelley, Bill and Dyl:
Enjoy good music, good times as Chelley, Bill and Dyl entertain you with country, blues, jazz and rhythm and blues melodies.
August 28 - Newport: Fort Adams Antique Festival Early buyers 8am-10am. General public 10am-5pm. at Fort Adams. The 2nd Annual Antiques Festival is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust. As many as 100 dealers will be featured offering a wide range of items. Appraisers will be on-site during the afternoon.Food and beverage available for purchase. For booth space contact Ferguson & D'Arruda at 401-273-5550 or visit www.ferguson-darruda.com. For information contact Laurie at 401-841-0707 or email
August 28 & 29 - Newport: Newport Arts Festival Held at Newport Yachting Center; Sat. 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; admission is $3 and children under 12 free. Plus Saturday evening after-hours music & awards 6:30 - 8pm. Art and music on the waterfront! Experience the excitement of this colorful marketplace of art featuring the work of select regional and national artists. Choose from wearable art, wood and glass work, paintings, photography, pottery and more. Discover the festival's music stage of sizzling performances: traditional and Mississippi blues, jazz, folk, world and a little bit of rock n’roll. Enjoy family fun, food and activities to inspire young imaginations. All proceeds benefit Middletown-based nonprofit agency, Looking Upwards, in supporting people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. www.newportartsfestival.com
August 28 - Newport: "Salute to Summer " Concert and Fireworks Naval Station Newport and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation present the “Salute to Summer ,” Concert and Fireworks, extravaganza at Dewey Field, featuring the Navy Band Northeast. The general public should enter through Gate One beginning at 4:30 p.m. Patrons with DoD decals may enter through any open gates. Coolers, back packs, pets, outside food and beverages are NOT allowed. The Naval War College Museum will also be open that evening for visitors. Call 841-3127 for information.
August 30 - Portsmouth: Learn how to serve up delicious, decadent recipes for foodies with limited budgets at Portsmouth Free Public Library 6:30pm at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Learn how to serve up delicious, decadent recipes for foodies with limited budgets from the author of Poor Girl Gourmet, Amy McCoy. As a successful freelance producer for network and cable television, Amy McCoy once enjoyed gourmet food with little concern for price. Then the recession hit and the freelance work all but disappeared. But in the economic downturn, McCoy found her mission: to eat the best food she and her husband could while spending as little as possible. In addition to delectable recipes, McCoy’s book offers money-saving strategies and recipes for at least four people so it’s perfect for families on a budget – because eating well while saving money is something that appeals to all of us. Poor Girl Gourmet will be available for purchase and signing. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please stop by or call the Library at 683-9457 to sign up.
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Through Oct. -- - Portsmouth: Grower's / Farmer's Market at The Green Grocer Fridays through October 30th, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at The Green Grocer,
934 East Main Rd. All the farmers who sell their produce at the market must grow it themselves. In this way, the market supports the people who are actually growing the food and as shoppers we get a higher quality product, e.g. riper peaches, juicier tomatoes, and sweeter sweet corn. In addition, all of the baked goods, canned goods, eggs, meats, flowers, honey, and crafts are produced and made by the farms and people who are selling them. Nothing is “bought in” or resold from another source.
Saturdays through Oct.--- Portsmouth: Summer Jazz Series at Greenvale Vineyards The concerts are held in the Tasting Room at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road in Portsmouth from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday beginning on May 23 and continuing through the last Saturday in October, October 31. The lineup has been organized by Dick Lupino of Portsmouth
The concert series is held in honor of the late series founder and great musician Matthew Quinn who was born and raised in Newport. He called the series Jazz Tastings. DATESINGER or INST.PIANO or GUITARBASS
Aug 1 Marlene Ver Planck Mike Renzi Dick Lupino - L
Aug 8 Marcelle Gauvin Kent Hewitt Dick Lupino - L Aug 15 Ida Zecco Mike Renzi Dick Lupino - L Aug 22 Angela Bacari Mac Chrupcala Dick Lupino - L
Aug 29 Tish Adams Mike Renzi Dick Lupino - L *** L = Leader
August 1 - Newport: St. John's Annual SUMMER FAIR 10 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine. Lots of good food, auction, clothing tag sale, baked & gourmet goods, white elephant and book sale. Fun for all ages. Corner of Washington and Poplar Street on "The Point" in Newport. Some items of note up for auction include two Japanese woodblock certified original prints, a beautiful womans touring bike, an original Christy Peterson gecko print, Tidewater fishing rods and gear, fine wine, country Americana basin & water pitcher, antique pieces, fine and costume jewelry, a locomotive cab train ride, and a private tour by air of Newport. Of particular interest to vintage collectors are a number of unopened 1950’s/60’s soapboxes, each valued at between $25 and $65. Registration opens at 11:30 with the Live Auction beginning at Noon.
Through Aug -- Newport: Annual Summer Booksale at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Ave. For more details, or visit www.RedwoodLibrary.org
August -- - Newport: 11th Annual Newport Storm Luau 5pm to 10pm at Fort Adams. Newport Storm Luau is presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. This annual event is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. The event includes live music, Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian themed food, including a pig roast and ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum. Tickets are $10 in advance & $15 at the door (while still available).Tickets can be purchased online at www.newportstorm.com or at their brewery located at 307 Oliphant Lane, Middletown or by calling 401-849-5232 THIS IS A 21 EVENT. MUST SHOW VALID ID UPON ENTRANCE
August -- - Portsmouth: 6th Annual Common Fence Point 5 Miler & 3 Mile Fun Walk 10:00 a.m. (run & walk) meet at Common Fence Point Community Hall - 929 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth. Course: 5 mile loop with only 2 hills, some tight corners and turns and a rutty dirt road. Race starts and finishes at the Community Center with some nice views of Mt. Hope bay and the Sakonnet River. Timers at each mile; water stops at 1.5 miles, 2.5 miles and 3.5 miles.
Amenities: Sing lets (male & female sizes) to all pre-registrants.. Post race party with refreshments & D.J. Proceeds to benefit Portsmouth High School Music Boosters. Additional information and Online Registration at www.NeedToRace.com . Online Registration ends August 13th!
August -- - Newport: Coaching Weekend at the Newport
Mansions Authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses will return to Newport from August 20-23, 2009, in the triennial renewal of a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation
Society of Newport County. The public will enjoy free viewing of the colorful and historic coaches every day, as they drive through the streets of Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions, celebrating and preserving a century-old sporting tradition. Approximately a dozen coaching teams will come to Newport from around the country.
The routes of the daily drives will be published in the local press and the Preservation Society's website (www.NewportMansions.org), along with suggested viewing spots. In addition, there will be a free-to-the-public driving exhibition on the grounds of The Elms starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, August 22. The weekend will culminate with a formal Coaching Dinner Dance at The Breakers on Saturday evening.
Tickets for the dinner-dance at The Breakers are $400 per person, and reservations are required. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.NewportMansions.org, email Events@NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000.
August --- Newport: Aquidneck Island Arts Festival at Newport Yachting Center. The Aquidneck Island Arts Festival offers an exciting marketplace of fine and functional art. Art | Music | Food | Family Fun. Experience the excitement of Newport Arts Festival - Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport’s scenic waterfront. You’ll view the work of select regional and national artists, including wearable art, wood and glass work, paintings, photography, pottery and more. Relax and enjoy live music from Celtic to jazz, activities to inspire young imaginations and a delicious food café. Proceeds from the festival benefit Looking Upwards, a Middletown-based nonprofit agency, in its mission of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
Fridays through August --- 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.
Fridays through August -- - Newport: Gansett Cruises "Poor Man's Surf & Turf Cruise" Friday nights in August. Relax aboard the M/V Gansett in Newport and "dine" on "Poor Man's Surf & Turf" - a Quahog Stuffie and a Saugy hot dog! Also serving a cup of local chowder, a cold Narragansett Beer or a frosty Del's Lemonade and a dish of Warwick Ice Cream with rainbow sprinkles, all included in the price with a harbor tour and a little island music. 1-1/2 hours. A true Rhode Island experience aboard a classic wooden vessel. Tickets & reservations - 401 787 4438, see www.gansettcruises.com. Departs Ferry Landing Bowen's Wharf North Dock. $42. Approx. 1-1/2 hours. Limited seating.
August -- through Nov. -- - Portsmouth: Get Lost in Escobar's Corn Maze! Through Labor Day Hours are Mon through Sat. 10am till dusk, Sundays 11 - dusk. After Labor Day, Fridays 3pm till dusk, Saturdays 10am till dusk, and 11am -dusk on Sundays. (After Labor Day open midweek for large groups and school field trips by reservation only.) Open Columbus Day 10:00 - dusk. The Maze has 2 miles of paths, and covers 8 acres of the Escobar's Highland Farm at 251 Middle Rd in Portsmouth. This year's maze focuses on the "Go Green, Go Local" movement. It includes a windmill, oil barrels, recycling symbol and a gas pump. Dogs are welcome, but for their safety they must be kept on a leash at all times. If your doggie wants to run the maze with you they'll be happy to give you a bag so that you can bring out anything he might wish to leave behind to "trip up" other Maizies.
Admission- 12 and over, $7; 5 - 11 years old, $5; children 4 and under are free. There is also a hay play area for smaller children, a concession stand, and porta potties. See their web site for more info and special events such as Pumpkin Festival - 9/27 (raindate 9/28); Harry Potter Day - 10/18 (raindate 10/19); A-Mazing Halloween Party 10/25 (raindate 10/26). See also this page for a coupon. Other information call 683-1444.
Tuesdays - Newport: Schooner Aurora offers free sails Beginning June 19th and taking plae 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
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 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.
August with perfomance on Aug. - Jamestown: Annual Talent Show Open auditions for the 18th Annual Jamestown Community Chorus Talent Show, entitled "350 Years: Then and Now" will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 13 and 14, at the Jamestown Community Center, 41 Canonicus Ave., Jamestown, RI (on the waterfront), from 7-8:30 PM. Performers from Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and all East Bay communities are welcome to audition. A piano accompanist will be available. Call 423-1574 for more information, or visit www.jamestownri.com/chorus. The Chorus' 18th Annual Talent Show, "350 Years: Then and Now" will take place on Thursday, August 16, at 7:30 PM at the Jamestown Community Center, 41 Canonicus Ave., Jamestown, RI (on the waterfront). A raffle and refreshment sale will round out the evening. Proceeds benefit future programs of the Jamestown Community Chorus. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 seniors and children. Call 423-1574 for more information, or visit www.jamestownri.com/chorus.
