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Through early July - Pick Your Own Blueberries Middletown: 8:00am-7:00pm at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown. For more information and their market hours see sweetberryfarmri.com
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 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.
July 1 - Newport: America's Cup Trophy on US Victory Tour stop in Newport 9:30am - 10:45am the trophy wil be unveiled at Bannister's Wharf for public viewing.
11am - 11:45am A fleet of former America's Cup yachts will parade through Newport Harbor toward Fort Adams.
Noon - 2pm BMW Oracle Racing will give a multimedia presentation on the lawn at Fort Adams. The Herbert C. Pell Trophy, awarded to America's Cup Challengers will also be presented to BMW Oracle Racing. Tickets for the luncheon are $50 each or $1,000 per sponsored table of 10. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit sailing center - Sail Newport. Tickets can be purchase at www.SailNewport.org
2 - 3pm Trophy will be on display at Fort Adams.
3 - 4pm BMW Oracle Racing will give a special presentation to junior sailors.
4 - 6pm Trophy wll be on display at Fort Adams.
Paid parking will be available at the Newport Gateway center, water taxis will be available to go to Fort Adams. For mor e information see www.riedc.com
July 2 & 3-- Newport: Weekend Jazz Piano at the Rhumbline Fridays & Saturdays 6:30 to 10:00 pm. at the Rhumbline Restaurant 62 Bridge Street, Newport. Enjoy live music while you dine or have a drink at the historic Rhumbline Restaurant on the Point in Newport RI. Dinner reservations are recommended. Bar menu available. (401) 849.3999 for reservations. For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
July 3 (rain date is Sunday July 4th)- Newport: Indie art by the Sea Festival 10am to 4pm along the beautiful waterfront at Fort Adams Sate Park in Newport RI. Indie art by the Sea Festival is a one day outdoor juried art festival featuring 120 artists, including clothing and jewelry designers, glass and ceramic sculpture, fine art, specialty food vendors and a full day line up of music. Admission is free to the public with plentiful free parking. More information is available on the website www.indieartbythesea.com
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. The opening reception and awards presentation is this Saturday, July 3rd, from 6 to 9pm. Morton Sacks, Professor Emeritus of Art, Boston University College of Fine Arts, and drawing and painting instructor at Harvard was the juror . Light refreshments will be served. 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.
July 4 - Newport: 4th of July Fireworks Cruise Cruise scheduled from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy Newport's 4th of July spectacular fireworks display from the water. Come aboard our America's Cup contenders for a evening, harbor motor cruise and then enjoy the fireworks from the best seats in Newport! Tickets are $80 per person. www.12metercharters.com
July 3 & 4 - Local Fireworks Displays Saturday, July 3 - Jamestown Fireworks 9:15p.m. from Mackerel Cove Beach. More information including parking information and restrictions can be found at www.rockethogs.com.
Sunday, July 4- Newport: Annual City of Newport Fireworks 9:15pm - over Newport Harbor. The fireworks can be seen all along the waterfront from King Park (Wellington Ave) to Battery Park (Washington St). Sunday, July 4 - 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, perhaps longer this year as Clements' Marketplace has donated to this year's display in celebration of their 30th year anniversary. 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 5 - Newport: A Traditional Old Fashioned Clambake prepared by McGrath Clambakes at Fort Adams 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Fort Adams, 90 Fort Adams Drive. All proceeds to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Menu includes Rhode Island “clear broth” Quahog Chowder, clams, mussels, lobster, salad, brown bread, corn on the cob, potato, chourico, BBQ chicken and watermelon. Open bar sponsored by Narragansett Beer. Children’s Menu available (12 and under). $70 per person with lobster; $60 without lobster; Children $30. Discount for Trust members.Advance registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information contact Laurie at 401.841.0707 or email . www.fortadams.org
July 6- 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...
July 6: The John Moitoza Band will perform Dixieland Jazz
July 13: The Northeast Navy Show Band will perform patriotic favorites
July 20: The Lois Vaughn Jazz Quintet will perfrom jazz
July 27: The Red Shoes will perform oldies and rock and roll
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
July 8 - Middletown: Rubber Ducks Race the Waves to benefit the Middletown Education Collaborative 5pm to 7pm at Third Beach in Middletown. Come to the beach and watch 1000 rubber ducks race the waves to the finish line where the winner receives $1,000 cash prize. A family fun night with face painting, shell painting,tug of war, duck dig, food and DJ and more. To participate go to www.mecmec.org and sponsor a duck for $10.00 - and you will be entered into a chance to win one of the top ten prizes.
July 9, 10 & 11 - Newport: Annual Summer Secret Garden Tours 10am to 5pm each day, rain or shine. Tours begin at 33 Washington Street, Newport, RI. Turn your ticket in there and you will be given a program with a map and directions to each of the gardens. Your ticket will be honored for the purchaser on any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or just a late start. For information and to purchase tickets please see the web site www.secretgardentours.org
July 9 & 10-- Newport: Weekend Jazz Piano at the Rhumbline Fridays & Saturdays 6:30 to 10:00 pm. at the Rhumbline Restaurant 62 Bridge Street, Newport. Enjoy live music while you dine or have a drink at the historic Rhumbline Restaurant on the Point in Newport RI. Dinner reservations are recommended. Bar menu available. (401) 849.3999 for reservations. For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
July 9 - Newport: Public America's Cup Cruises 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Two-hour afternoon and evening cruises are available aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts. Participate aboard an America's Cup contender or spectate aboard Adirondack II. Not your typical harbor cruise, 12 Meter Charters' ticketed cruises combine the history of Newport, Rhode Island with the unparalleled experience of sailing on an America's Cup contender. Enjoy historic Newport sights including Fort Adams and the Newport Bridge, lighthouses and lavish estates, aircraft carriers and historic schooners, and learn the history of the America's Cup in Newport. www.12metercharters.com
July 10 & 11 - Newport: Civil War Living History Weekend at Fort Adams 10am – 5pm Saturday; 10am – 4pm Sunday. Two days of Civil War living-history at Historic Fort Adams recreates the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the 1860’s. Re-enactors in authentic uniforms will perform demonstrations, drills and carry out dramatic simulations of assaults on the Fort and much more. For information contact Rob at 401.841.0707 or email . www.fortadams.org
July 11 - Middletown: Energy Independence Day 1:00pm to 4:00pm under the wind turbine, 55 John Clarke Road, (off of Valley Road) in Middletown. By Easton's Pond, a short walk from the beach. Join 50 exhibitors to learn about what we all can do to save money, conserve energy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuel. This is a free fun family event to educate and raise awareness. Games, prizes, interactive crafts and take a peek inside a wind turbine! Food and refreshments, ample free parking. www.EnergyIndependenceDayRI.org
July 11 - Portsmouth: Classic Car & Corral Show 10 am to 4pm, rain or shine at
Glen Park,
Glen Road (off rte.138), Portsmouth. FREE Admission to the Public,
Registration - $15.00 ON SITE DAY OF SHOW
Cost For Corral Vehicle - $15.00, Music and Awards Bruce Palmer, Food and Refreshments Available (NO alcoholic beverages please)
More information check the site Portsmouth Rotary ClubDirect link to car show page
Sundays July 11 - 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
Tuesdays July 13 - 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 schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 13: Financial Planning Basics
Tuesday, July 20: Life Insurance and Estate Planning
Tuesday, July 27: Social Security
Tuesday, August 3: Basic Retirement Planning
July 13 -- Middletown: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at Sweet Berry Farm 6 to 8 p.m at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown. Bring the family to Sweet Berry Farm to enjoy a fun evening of jazz and Latin music with Lois on keyboards, Dennis Pratt on bass and vocals, and Stan Ellis on drums and vocals. The group will be performing outdoors at the farm so bring lawn chairs, blankets, whatever! Cory's Kitchen and Sweet Berry Farm will be providing a wonderful meal made with local fresh ingredients for purchase at the event. Free and open to the public. To be re-scheduled in case of rain.
(401) 742-5344. For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
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 Preservation Society of Newport County’s 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. No reservations required. Tickets sold at the door only. Adults- Members: $10; General Admission: $15. Children (6-12 yrs)- Members Free;
General Admission: $5. Children 5 & under Free Web site
July 15 - 18 - Newport: Black Ships Festival - 27th 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 15 - 18 - Portsmouth: 82nd 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 16 - Portsmouth: Opening Reception for The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Invitational at Portsmouth Arts Guild 6 to 8pm at 2679 East Main Rd. (next to St. Paul's Church) The Portsmouth Arts Guild is holding its opening reception for The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Invitational. The show will feature artwork by members of The Artists' Cooperative Gallery. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.The show runs from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 15. Regular gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 1-5pm. Admission to the gallery is free. All are welcome.
July 17 & 18 - Portsmouth: Eastern Rhode Island 4-H County Fair at Glen Park, Glen Rd off Rt. 138. Activities for everyone young and old.The fair is put on by volunteers, and 4-H members to demonstrate different areas of agriculture and what they have learn from there experiences. Admission: $1.00 donation. The fair kicks off with the annual Horse Show @ 8:30 a.m. on Saturday Cat Country will be there on Saturday from noon- 2p.m. The Toe Jam Puppet Jam will also return on Sunday from 11:30a.m- 12:30p.m. and from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Amusements, Barnyard Buckaroos, Children Games, Watermelon Eating Contest, Decorated Children's Bike Parade, Tractor Pedal Pulls, Indian Story Time, Pet Shows, Ice Cream eating contest, Rock Climbing Wall, Dairy Cow Parade, Tractor Parade, Two Man Saw, Antique Tractor Pulls, Garden Tractor Pulls, Auctions, Cow Chip Bingo, Demonstrators, We also have many local crafters! Lots more including 4-H Exhibits, Poultry Show, Dairy Show, Beef Show, Goat Show, Rabbit Show, Ox Pull Demonstration. Our 5th Annual Chicken BBQ which includes 1/2 Chicken, Corn, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Watermelon and Drinks. Sat @ 5 p.m. Tickets available in ADVANCE only! For more info see this website
July 17 - Newport: 4th Annual Molly Finn Battle of the Bands 2:00 to 7:00 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, July 18) 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 6:00 pm on Saturday July 17th. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the competition. See web site for more info
July 19 - Portsmouth: Children's Programs at Portsmouth Free Public Library at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Events and programs for children take place at the library all the time. For more information call the children's room at 683-9457. These programs are free and open to the public. Monday July 19 at 6:30 pm -
Evening Magic Show:
Debbie O'Carroll is fishing for books! Audiences will have great fun as they meet some of the amazing creatures of children's literature including the elusive Lake Champlain monster, Slewfoot Sue, a cowgirl who rides a catfish, and a weather-predicting groundhog. This is an audience participation show which will surely entertain the inner child in all of us! Friday July 23 at 2 pm -
Family Movie: Nim's Island:
Part of the "Beat the Heat" Summer film series. Bring your own snacks! Rated PG, 96 min.
July 20 -- Newport: Family Night Concert at Easton's Beach 6 - 7:30 p.m at Easton's Beach, Memorial Boulevard, Newport RI. Join the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quintet -( lineup to be announced) for a lively Family Night Concert at Easton's Beach. Bring blankets, beach chairs, picnics, and the whole family to enjoy an evening of upbeat jazz and Latin music! Free and open to the public. Will be re-scheduled in case of rain.For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
July 22 - Portsmouth: Portsmouth Pop Warner Cheerleading Equipment day From 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Aquidneck Island Christian Academy. Online registration is open for Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading.
Cheerleaders -
Ages 5 - 15 as of 8/1/2010;
35 Cheerleaders Per Squad Max (First Come, First Served) Call 849-9313 or visit http://www.portsmouthyouthfootball.net
July 23 - Portsmouth: Beat the Heat Summer Film Series at Portsmouth Free Public Library at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Events and programs for children take place at the library all the time. For more information call the children's room at 683-9457. These programs are free and open to the public. Friday July 23 at 2 pm -
Family Movie: Nim's Island:
Part of the "Beat the Heat" Summer film series. Bring your own snacks! Rated PG, 96 min.
July 23 - Newport: 4th Fridays - Live Music at Newport Art Museum The Newport Art Museum is establishing a new event geared toward 25-40 year olds, featuring live music, refreshments and a cash bar. 4th Fridays will premier here at the Museum on July 23rd and beginning in September, will take place on the fourth Friday of every month. This is an opportunity for young professionals to meet their friends after work and unwind over conversation and cocktails in the culturally stimulating setting of the Museum's Griswold House. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30pm and will feature a different local band each month. The Bob Kendall Band will kick-off the July event. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $8 for non-members (no reservations necessary).
July 23, 24 & 25 - Newport: 2010 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 authentic Greek Cuisine & Pastries, live Music & Dancing, Ouzo, Greek Beer & Wines, Church Tours and Shop at the Marketplace! Free Admission. See the web site for more information.
July 28- 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.
PM MUSICAL PICNICS SUMMER LINE-UP: July 28 (Rain date August 11) Slippery Sneakers:
Spicy, high energy sounds performed by Slippery Sneakers bring together traditional and contemporary Cajun/Zydeco roots music originating from Southwest Louisiana. 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.
July 30 - August 1 - Newport: George Wein’s Newport Folk Festival Fort Adams St. Park & other venues, see the site for schedules and performers: www.newportfolkfest.net
July 31 - Newport: Annual Summer Fair at St. John's on the Point 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine.Corner of Washington and Poplar Streets on "The Point" in Newport. Lots of good food, great auction items including vintage wines and services, clothing tag sale, baked goods, good jewelry, white elephant and book sale. Fun for all ages. 401-848-2561
July 31 - Middletown: Ensemble Altera, with countertenor Christopher Lowrey and soprano Lydia Brotherton 7:30pm: St. Columba's Berkeley Memorial Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown. Ensemble Altera performs a concert of Renaissance a cappella choral works in the beautiful 19th-century stone Berkeley Memorial Chapel. The concert will be followed by a reception in the church's parish hall. Tickets are $25 general admission ($22.50 online)/$22.50 students, seniors, military/$10 ages 6-10 and are available by calling Newport Baroque (401-855-3096) or by visiting www.newportbaroque.org. handicapped accessible
Previous year's events (below) that we haven't gotten current information to update yet.
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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.
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.
