BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-TIMEZONE;VALUE=TEXT:US/Eastern METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//quahog.org//events X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:RI Events VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080509 DTEND:20080510 SUMMARY:In the Mood: 1940s Big Band Swing Song and Dance Revue LOCATION:Woonsocket DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7:30pm. Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, 28 Monument Square. A company of twenty-one, including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, authentically interpret the music that moved the nation's spirit and helped win a war. Tickets are $39.50 to $29.50. Call (401) 762-4545, email info@stadiumtheatre.com, or visit the Stadium Theatre website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Read. Click. Repeat. UID:1 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T08 08:47:00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510T100001 DTEND:20080510T140001 SUMMARY:2008 Burrillville Family Fair: Pirates of Burrillville LOCATION:Glendale, Burrillville DESCRIPTION:10:00am-2:00pm. NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: Burrillville Middle School, 2220 Broncos Highway. Includes performances, demonstrations, roving characters, drawings, teddy bear parade, and informational booths from Burrillville and all over Rhode Island. It's a fun day for all ages! Rain or shine. Call (401) 568-9470, email parksandrec@burrillville.org, or visit the Town of Burrillville website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "hypnogogic." UID:2 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 16:29:20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510 DTEND:20080511 SUMMARY:Annual All American Rhode Island Soap Box Derby LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Easton's Beach, Memorial Boulevard. "Sponsors" of a Soap Box Derby car give a youngster the chance to experience the thrill of racing a car in the All American Soap Box Derby and the potential opportunity to represent Rhode Island in the National Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, in July. Food and refreshments. Free--spectators encourgaged. Call (401) 848-5884, or email ddittmann@cox.net for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "Hog Island, Portsmouth." UID:3 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:24:00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510 DTEND:20080511 SUMMARY:East Farm Spring Festival LOCATION:Kingston, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:URI East Farm, Route 108. Celebrate the arrival of spring, the wonder of nature, the diversity of the University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences research, and the success of one of the strongest volunteer programs in the state--URI Master Gardeners. Plant sales, activities, and exhibits. Call (401) 874-2900 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Like milk for coffee. UID:4 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:24:43 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510 DTEND:20080511 SUMMARY:Family Fishing Derby LOCATION:Charlestown DESCRIPTION:Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Road. Not much info on this one, but we imagine it has something to do with families, fishing, and funny, old-fashioned hats. Rain date May 17. Call (401) 789-9301 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: It's better with the clam. UID:5 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:25:19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510T120001 DTEND:20080510T150001 SUMMARY:Historic Buildings of East Providence LOCATION:Rumford, East Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-3:00pm. John Hunt House Museum, Hunts Mills Road. Exhibit opening, subtitled "Those Still standing and Those Gone Forever." Call (401) 438-1750, or visit the East Providence Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "Mikhail Gorbachev." UID:6 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T17 08:48:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510T130001 DTEND:20080510T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at Hearthside Mansion LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-4:00pm. Hearthside House, 677 Great Road. Tour Lincoln's magnificent ten-room stone mansion Hearthside (circa 1810), considered to be one of Rhode Island's finest examples of Federal-style architecture. Among artifacts being featured are a full-size loom, spinning wheel, period clothing, a 1905 Edison phonograph, and several antique furnishings. Tours given by guides in period costume. Call (401) 726-0597, email kathy.hartley@hearthsidehouse.org, or visit the Hearthside House website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "aho" in "ahoy." UID:7 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T17 08:49:29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080510 DTEND:20080512 SUMMARY:Casey Farm Plant Sale and Open House LOCATION:Saunderstown, North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road. Vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings will be for sale including heirloom tomatoes and many certified organic varieties. There will be children's activities as well as tours of the museum and grounds. Call (401) 295-1030, or visit the Historic New England website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogorg" in "Demogorgon." UID:8 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:26:45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080512T120001 DTEND:20080512T130001 SUMMARY:Wonders of the Wurlitzer LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-1:00pm. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street. Len Beyersdorfer demonstrates the impressive and rich sounds of this rare and mighty instrument. Bring a lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Free, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Call (401) 421-ARTS, or visit the Providence Performing Arts Center website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "road hog." UID:9 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:20:23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080512 DTEND:20080514 SUMMARY:How to Trace Your Family's History LOCATION:Peace Dale, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7:00pm. Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road. The Rhode Island Genealogical Society will present a two-session program in the fundamentals of searching your family history. Learn from the professionals how to discover your roots and decipher what you find in the process. You will need to attend both sessions, May 12 and 13. Free, but registration is required. Call (401) 789-1555 x112, email jwilson@skpl.org, or visit the Peace Dale Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Because you deserve it. UID:10 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:12:59 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080513T090001 DTEND:20080513T170001 SUMMARY:Eighteenth Century Houses Bus Tour LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:9:00am-5:00pm. Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Avenue. A bus will carry participants to Providence to tour John Brown House, the Nightingale Brown House, Governor Stephen Hopkins House, and the First Baptist Meeting House. Includes lunch at the Hope Club and champagne treat in the afternoon. Library members, $95; non-members, $115. Reservations required. Call (401) 847-0292 x115, email jgordon@redwoodlibrary.org, or visit the Redwood Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quandong." UID:11 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T17 08:50:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080515T170001 DTEND:20080515T200001 SUMMARY:Main Street Stroll LOCATION:East Greenwich DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Main Street. More than forty artists and musicians display and perform on the sidewalk of Main Street. Call (401) 886-8605, or visit the East Greenwich website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "rg" in "Purgatory Chasm, Middletown." UID:12 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:27:33 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080515T170001 DTEND:20080515T210001 SUMMARY:Gallery Night LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Quai d'Orsay." UID:13 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:28:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080515 DTEND:20080516 SUMMARY:Coyotes of Narragansett Bay LOCATION:Middletown DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7:00pm. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road. Join Numi Mitchell of The Conservation Agency, as she presents her latest research from the Narragansett Bay Coyote Study. Members, $6; non-members, $8; children 11 and under free with adult admission. Registration and prepayment is required, as space is limited. Call (401) 846-2577, or visit the Norman Bird Sanctuary website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "inadequate." UID:14 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T07 08:22:20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T140001 DTEND:20080517T150001 SUMMARY:A Rhode Island True Crime Story LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:2:00pm-3:00pm. Providence Public Library, Central Branch, 150 Empire Street. In the early morning hours of June 9, 2000, Amy Shute and Jason Burgeson were held up at gunpoint, kidnapped, driven to a secluded golf course, and shot. Paul Lonardo , author of Thrill Killers, and Ray Pingitore, a detective on the case, will talk about this crime. Registration assures you a seat. Call (401) 455-8000, email lmiller@provlib.org, or visit the Providence Public Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "pogo stick." UID:15 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T26 16:29:47 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T090001 DTEND:20080517T160001 SUMMARY:Second Annual Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:9:00am-4:00pm. Sheep shearing, kids craft fiber tent, and fleece-to-shawl mayhem extravaganza! Fiber animals! Also Rhody warm blankets (your guess is as good as ours). Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum .\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Whispering "Quonochontaug" in your ear. UID:16 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T15 23:04:16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517 DTEND:20080518 SUMMARY:10th Annual Restoration Celebration LOCATION:Portsmouth DESCRIPTION:Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road. Celebrate the restoration of Greenvale Vineyards' 1860s stable turned wine tasting room. Live music, refreshments, wine tasting, tractor rides, and vineyard tours. Call (401) 847-3777, email information@greenvale.com, or visit the Greenvale Vineyards website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We only know three chords. UID:17 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:28:52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T090001 DTEND:20080517T170001 SUMMARY:Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival LOCATION:Carolina, Richmond DESCRIPTION:9:00am-5:00pm. Washington County Fairgrounds, 80 Richmond Townhouse Road. Scottish foods, wares, genealogical information, children's activities, clan village. Competitions in Highland dancing and caber toss. Call (401) 596-5849, or visit the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Because the voices in your head tell you to. UID:18 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:29:32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T130001 DTEND:20080517T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at the RIHS Library! LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-4:00pm. Rhode Island Historical Society Library, 121 Hope Street. The doors of the RIHS Library will be open to one and all for a look at our newly painted Reading Room and lobby. Take the opportunity to browse the Library's broad range of materials reflecting the people and history of Rhode Island. Free. Call (401) 273-8107 x10, email lteverow@rihs.org, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Fear the clam. UID:19 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:21:26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080517T090001 DTEND:20080517T160001 SUMMARY:2nd Annual Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:9:00am-4:00pm. Coggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash Road. Features fiber animals and displays, fleece to shawl demonstration, hand made woolen product vendors, fleece sale, sheep shearing, regional spinning and knitting suppliers, spinning bee, equipment vendors, Rhody Warm fleece collections, quilting demos, spinning, knitty noddy contests, border collie demos, hands on for kids, and fiber tools consignment booth. Adults, $8; seniors and children 6-12, $5; under 6, $3. Call (401) 245-0750, or visit the Coggeshall Farm Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quality." UID:20 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:19:49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080518T063001 DTEND:20080518T110001 SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast LOCATION:Middletown DESCRIPTION:6:30am-11:00am. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road. Enjoy a morning of guided bird walks through our 300-plus-acre wildlife refuge, followed by a delicious breakfast and fun education programs for the whole family. Bird walks every half hour beginning at 6:30am. Breakfast seatings at 8, 9, and 10am. Adults, $20 in advance, $25 at door; Children, $5; 3 years and under are free. Call (401) 846-2577 for reservations, or visit the Norman Bird Sanctuary website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Surpassing expectations. UID:21 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:14:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080518 DTEND:20080519 SUMMARY:Kinney Azalea Garden Tea LOCATION:Kingston, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Kinney Azalea Garden, 2391 Kingstown Road. Come join in the decades-old tradition of the Kinney Family Azalea Garden Tea. Visitors are invited to wander around the pathways and admire the many colorful varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons. Call (401) 783-2396 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Clam-A-Lama-Ding-Dong! UID:22 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:30:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080518 DTEND:20080519 SUMMARY:International Museum Day at Newport Art Museum LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Starts at 1:00pm. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Free admission and a complementary tour of the Museum's historic John N.A. Griswold House. Call (401) 848-8200, or visit the Newport Art Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "Gorgon." UID:23 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T07 08:10:22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080519T120001 DTEND:20080519T130001 SUMMARY:Wonders of the Wurlitzer LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-1:00pm. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street. Jim and Linda Duncan demonstrate the impressive and rich sounds of this rare and mighty instrument. Bring a lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Free, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Call (401) 421-ARTS, or visit the Providence Performing Arts Center website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Tastes like chicken. UID:24 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:21:49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080521 DTEND:20080522 SUMMARY:Caroline Hazard: Daughter of the House LOCATION:Peace Dale, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7:00pm. Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road. Historian Helen Farrell Allen will begin this event outdoors with a tour of the Hazard Memorial Garden next to the Library, the Daniel Chester French monument "The Weaver," and a look at some features of the 1891 Library building itself. A talk about Caroline Hazard will follow at 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Free. Call (401) 789-1555 x112, email jwilson@skpl.org, or visit the Peace Dale Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: More mollusk than mollusk. UID:25 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:10:35 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080522 DTEND:20080523 SUMMARY:Block Island in Photographs LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Starts at 6:00pm. Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Avenue. Photographer Malcolm Greenaway will talk about and sign his book Block Island. Open to the public and free of charge. Call (401) 847-0292, email jgordon@redwoodlibrary.org, or visit the Redwood Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Pronouncing "draw" and "drawer" the same way since time immemorial. UID:26 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:27:18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080522 DTEND:20080523 SUMMARY:Prepared to Do My Whole Duty: Elisha Hunt Rhodes in War and Peace LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Starts at 6:00pm. Aldrich House, 110 Benevolent Street. Exhibit opening and lecture by Civil War expert and author Mark Dunkelman. The exhibit features excerpts from Rhodes' diaries and letters detailing his personal experiences, as well as objects illustrating his life of service during and after the war. Free and open to the public, but please RSVP to (401) 331-8575 x45, or email programs@rihs.org. Visit the Rhode Island Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quagmire." UID:27 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:20:39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524T120001 DTEND:20080524T133001 SUMMARY:Nine Men's Misery Walk and Talk LOCATION:Cumberland DESCRIPTION:Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. Nine Men's Misery, located on the monastery grounds, dates back to King Philip's War (1676) and is believed to be the oldest veteran's memorial in the United States. Join John McNiff, archeologist and National Park Ranger, who will talk about its history and be our guide for this adventure. Limit: 30, reservations recommended. All ages welcome. Call 333-2552 x2, or email reference@cumberlandlibrary.org for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Surpassing expectations. UID:28 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:30:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524 DTEND:20080525 SUMMARY:PirateFest LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Various venues. A full day and evening of swashbuckling fun! Downtown treasure hunt, boat cruises, book signings, historical re-enactments, sea chantey singers, craft workshops, costume contests, family pirate school, Thomas Tew Thieves Market, and Cap'n Nick's Newport Pirate Walk. Call (800) 459-4922, or visit the PirateFest website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Exceeding expectations. UID:29 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:30:43 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524 DTEND:20080525 SUMMARY:Spring Lake Beach Summer Season Begins! LOCATION:Glendale, Burrillville DESCRIPTION:Spring Lake Beach, 50 Old Hillside Drive. Spring Lake Beach is a great place to visit for families to enjoy a day of swimming, boating, arcade machines, and refreshments at the snack bar. Restroom facilities (including heated outdoor showers), slides at the water's edge, and free parking are included in your admission price. Call (401) 568-9474, or visit the Town of Burrillville website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "Hog Island, Portsmouth." UID:30 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:31:20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524 DTEND:20080525 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: A shucking fame. UID:31 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:41:32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524 DTEND:20080526 SUMMARY:Butterfly Encounter Weekend LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. Head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for the opening of our new summer long walk-through butterfly encounter! Join us as we celebrate the beauty of butterflies through activities, demonstrations, and much more. Call (401) 785-3510, or visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: I think, therefore I clam. UID:32 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:32:42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524 DTEND:20080526 SUMMARY:Bayou n' Boogie Fest LOCATION:Smithfield DESCRIPTION:Smithfield Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike. Non-stop music, dancing, and food! Can't dance? Beginner and advanced dance lessons are available. Accordion and fiddle workshops, too! Visit the Bayou n' Boogie Fest website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hogwash." UID:33 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:30:42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080524T123001 DTEND:20080526T163001 SUMMARY:Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival LOCATION:Pawtuxet, Warwick DESCRIPTION:12:30pm-4:30pm. Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. The annual festival hosts 150-200 craft exhibitors, and attracts 50,000 guests! It also features a professional food court, free family music, entertainment, and pony rides! All proceeds go to the Gaspee Days Parade. Call (401) 781-1772, or visit the Gaspee Days Committee website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Measure twice, cut once. UID:34 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:33:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080525T130001 DTEND:20080525T150001 SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Little Rhody! LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-3:00pm. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South Street. Celebrate Rhode Island's 218th birthday! Cluck with some feathered friends as Rhode Island Reds visit from Casey Farm. Make a pennant, join the birthday parade, and have a piece of cake for the Ocean State! Ages 5-11. Program free with $6.50 admission. Call (401) 273-5437, or visit the Providence Children's Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Poppasquash Point, Bristol." UID:35 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:11:19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080526T120001 DTEND:20080526T130001 SUMMARY:Wonders of the Wurlitzer LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-1:00pm. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street. Alden Mitchell demonstrates the impressive and rich sounds of this rare and mighty instrument. Bring a lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Free, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Call (401) 421-ARTS, or visit the Providence Performing Arts Center website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hog-wild." UID:36 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:31:24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080526 DTEND:20080527 SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:Smithfield Avenue (Route 126). Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies honoring local and national military heroes. Call (401) 333-1100 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Let the dance begin. UID:37 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:34:14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080526 DTEND:20080527 SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade LOCATION:Wakefield, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Starts at 10:00am. Parade begins at Holly Street, goes down Main Street, and ends at High Street in Saugatucket Park. Call (401) 789-9301, or visit the Town of South Kingstown website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The silence of the clams. UID:38 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T25 09:34:48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080530 DTEND:20080531 SUMMARY:Ocean State Follies LOCATION:Johnston DESCRIPTION:A talented cast of five use song, parodies, skits, and audience interaction to poke fun at and celebrate the great state of Rhode Island. Reservations required. Call (401) 353-3330, or visit the Ocean State Follies website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "squad car." UID:39 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T25 09:32:05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080530 DTEND:20080531 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Let our lack of lives entertain you. UID:40 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:42:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080531 DTEND:20080601 SUMMARY:The Providence Grays vs. Brooklyn Atlantics LOCATION:Narragansett DESCRIPTION:Sprague Field. See baseball played by 1864/1884 rules, a tribute to the 1884 world champion Providence Grays. Visit the Providence Grays website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "disgorge." UID:41 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:22:59 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080603 DTEND:20080604 SUMMARY:WaterFire (partial lighting) LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "pogo stick." UID:42 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:42:49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080603 DTEND:20080609 SUMMARY:Newport International Film Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Jane Pickins Theater and Opera House Theater, Touro Street, Washington Square. Week-long film festival features documentaries, shorts, feature-length films and animation, and includes competition, themed sidebars, a retrospective, and extensive children's program. Call (401) 846-9100, or visit the Newport International Film Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Exceeding expectations. UID:43 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:23:02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080604T120001 DTEND:20080604T130001 SUMMARY:Wonders of the Wurlitzer LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-1:00pm. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street. Robert Legon and Silent Film demonstrates the impressive and rich sounds of this rare and mighty instrument. Bring a lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Free, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Call (401) 421-ARTS, or visit the Providence Performing Arts Center website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Squantum Point, East Providence." UID:44 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:31:45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080604 DTEND:20080605 SUMMARY:Westerly Arts Night LOCATION:Westerly DESCRIPTION:Artists Cooperative Gallery, 12 High Street. Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Call (401) 596-2221, or visit the Artists Cooperative Gallery website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The best mix. UID:45 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:12:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080605 DTEND:20080606 SUMMARY:What's That Smell? Documenting the Overturn of Narrow River in the Fall of 2007 LOCATION:Peace Dale, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7:00pm. Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road. Neighbors living on the north end of Narrow River noticed a peculiar smell and milky color to the water in October 2007, a natural but rare phenomenon called an "overturn." The program features a Powerpoint presentation by Dr. Veronica Berounsky and Rosemary C. Smith documenting data collection and fieldwork done to understand the event, and aerial pictures by Don Bousquet. Free. Call (401) 789-1555 x112, email jwilson@skpl.org, or visit the Peace Dale Library website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Read. Click. Repeat. UID:46 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:24:42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080607T110001 DTEND:20080607T180001 SUMMARY:Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:11:00am-6:00pm. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Restaurants from across the nation and around the globe cook up better than 3,000 gallons of chowder and compete for the titles of Best Seafood, Best Creative, and Best Clam chowders. Admission: Adults $15 ($10 in advance), children under 12 FREE with an adult. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Festivals website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Quadragesima Sunday." UID:47 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:19:32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080607T110001 DTEND:20080607T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at Arnold House LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Visit the Historic New England website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "engorge." UID:48 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:23:32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080607T110001 DTEND:20080607T160001 SUMMARY:4th Annual Fort Adams Family Day LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:11:00am-4:00pm. Fort Adams State Park. Fort Adams begins its summer season with activities, games, and entertainment for families of all ages. The celebrations will include clowns, face painting, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, kite flying, live entertainment, organized walks, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink. Free admission. Rain date is Sunday, June 8. Call (401) 841-0707, or visit the Fort Adams website for more information\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "diddlysquat." UID:49 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:12:46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080607T090001 DTEND:20080607T150001 SUMMARY:Source to Sea Paddle no. 1 LOCATION:Exeter DESCRIPTION:9:00am-3:00pm. Route 165 check station. WPWA leads paddlers along the first seven miles of the Wood River, from the Route 165 check station, Exeter to Wyoming Pond, Hope Valley. Members, $5; non-members, $10. Call (401) 539-9017, or visit the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "antiquarian." UID:50 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:13:27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080607 DTEND:20080609 SUMMARY:4th Annual Newport Artisans' Fair LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Elks Club Lodge, corner of Bellevue Avenue and Pelham Street. The region's most eclectic artisan event featuring choice selections of jewelry, wearable art, pottery, photography, fine crafts, fresh herbs, hanging plants, baked goods, preserves, chocolate and more. Includes a raffle to benefit the Firehouse Theater and Aquidneck Land Trust. Free Admission. Call (401) 742-5344, or visit the Newport Artisans' Fair website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Fear the clam. UID:51 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:15:21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080608T130001 DTEND:20080608T160001 SUMMARY:Strawberry Thanksgiving LOCATION:Exeter DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-4:00pm. Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, 390 Summit Road. The Gift of Friendship is the Strawberry. Celebrate the harvest with storytelling, song and dance, and the Thanksgiving ceremony. Enjoy delicious strawberry foods. Call (401) 539-7213, email lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.com, or visit the Tomaquag Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: There's something about mollusks. UID:52 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:15:14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080610T163001 DTEND:20080610T193001 SUMMARY:Federal Hill Stroll LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:4:30pm-7:30pm. Atwells Avenue. Stroll through one of Providence's most culturally appealing and historically inviting neighborhoods, while sampling signature cuisine and enjoying exclusive discounts at fabulous eateries and specialty boutiques. Order tickets in advance from (401) 456-0200, or online from the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau website. Tickets are limited and cannot be purchased the day of the Stroll.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We're clam guys. UID:53 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T18 09:20:02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080612T180001 DTEND:20080612T220001 SUMMARY:The Party of the Year: A Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-10:00pm. Roger Williams Park Casino, Park Avenue. An evening of theatrical entertainment, wonderful music, a themed auction, delicious food provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill, and scrumptious desserts by the Napa Valley Grille. Proceeds benefit Kaleidoscope Theatre. Call (401) 942-3637, email kaleidoscope@kaleidoscopetheatre.com , or visit the Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hog heaven." UID:54 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T07 08:22:53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080612T170001 DTEND:20080612T200001 SUMMARY:Newport Gallery Night LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: You da clam! UID:55 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:24:22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080612T170001 DTEND:20080612T200001 SUMMARY:Main Street Stroll LOCATION:East Greenwich DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Main Street. More than forty artists and musicians display and perform on the sidewalk of Main Street. Call (401) 886-8605, or visit the East Greenwich website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Any other bivalve is just a clam. UID:56 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:45:52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080613 DTEND:20080614 SUMMARY:Gaspee Days Fireworks Extravaganza LOCATION:Warwick DESCRIPTION:Dusk. Salter's Grove Park, Narragansett Parkway. A recreation, of sorts, of the fireworks that went off when the ship's powder magazine blew up after we burned the Gaspee in 1772. Call (401) 781-1772, or visit the Gaspee Days Committee website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "disgorge." UID:57 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:46:38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080613 DTEND:20080616 SUMMARY:Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment LOCATION:Pawtuxet, Warwick DESCRIPTION:Friday night to Sunday morning. Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. Our encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life as dozens of militia camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style. Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers , RIM. Call (401) 781-1772, or visit the Gaspee Days Committee website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Like mink for coffee. UID:58 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:49:09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614T090001 DTEND:20080614T150001 SUMMARY:Source to Sea Paddle no. 2 LOCATION:Hope Valley, Richmond DESCRIPTION:9:00am-3:00pm. Hope Valley Fishing Access. WPWA leads paddlers along the next nine miles of the Wood River, from Hope Valley Fishing Access, through the village of Woodville, and on to Alton Pond, Alton. Members, $5; non-members, $10. Call (401) 539-9017, or visit the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "aho" in "workaholic." UID:59 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:51:10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614T130001 DTEND:20080614T170001 SUMMARY:17th Annual St. Columba's English Garden Party LOCATION:Middletown DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-5:00pm. St. Columba's Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Avenue. A popular event among garden lovers, families, and Anglophiles, St. Columba's hosts a Saturday afternoon of food, flowers, and whimsy. Free admission; Devonshire cream tea with scones and tea sandwiches, $8; children's tea with puppet show, $4. Call (401) 846-5571, or visit the St. Columba's Chapel website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Cooler than you. UID:60 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:50:23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614T100001 DTEND:20080614T140001 SUMMARY:Mystery Cookout LOCATION:Exeter DESCRIPTION:10:00am-2:00pm. Ocean State Harley-Davidson Shop, 435 Nooseneck Hill Road (Route 3). Join us for a themed family barbecue. The mystery is what will be cooking on the grill! Call (401) 392-1162, or visit the Ocean State Harley-Davidson website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Cooler than you. UID:61 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:49:46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614 DTEND:20080615 SUMMARY:43rd Annual Gaspee Days Parade LOCATION:Pawtuxet, Warwick DESCRIPTION:Starts at 10:00am. Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, into Broad Street in Cranston through Pawtuxet Village. The annual parade commemorates the Rhode Island colonists who burned the British schooner HMS Gaspee, in the first overt act leading to the American Revolutionary War! The parade features colonial fife and drum corps, Civil War era units, modern day drum and bugle corps, and more! Call (401) 781-1772, or visit the Gaspee Days Committee website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Tastes like chicken. UID:62 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:48:34 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614 DTEND:20080615 SUMMARY:Garden Party Luncheon LOCATION:Saunderstown, North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Gilbert Stuart Museum, 815 Gibert Stuart Road. Reservations required. Call (401) 294-3001, or visit the Gilbert Stuart Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Mispronouncing "heart" since time immemorial. UID:63 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:47:49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080614T083001 DTEND:20080614T093001 SUMMARY:Breakfast on the Blackstone LOCATION:Central Falls DESCRIPTION:8:30am-9:30am. Central Falls Landing, Broad Street and Madeiera Avenue. Coffee, juice, and pastry will be served aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer as you savor a one-hour leisurely cruise along the Blackstone River. View osprey, blue heron, red-winged blackbirds, and other birds in the Valley Falls Marsh and Lonsdale Marsh. Rain or shine. ASRI members $15/adult, $8/child; non-members: $20/adult, $10/child. Course Number: 114333-195. Call (401) 949-5454 x3041, email programs@asri.org, or visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We only know three chords. UID:64 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:29:39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080615T120001 DTEND:20080615T153001 SUMMARY:Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park and the Burning of the Gaspee LOCATION:Pawtuxet, Warwick DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-3:30pm. Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. Bring your family and a picnic feast and watch military maneuvers, a uniform fashion show, and the burning of the HMS Gaspee (4pm). Music all afternoon. Call (401) 781-1772, or visit the Gaspee Days Committee website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Shuck off. UID:65 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:51:53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080618T100001 DTEND:20080618T160001 SUMMARY:Rock Garden Soiree LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Join us for wine, music, and flowers, and, as the boats race by, savor warm afternoon breezes and leisurely explore each garden at its peak. Each soire showcases wines from a different geographic region, music by local musicians, gourmet cheese, and spectacular scenery. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quadrature amplitude modulation." UID:66 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:52:37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080618 DTEND:20080619 SUMMARY:WaterFire (partial lighting) LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quaternion." UID:67 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:43:27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080618 DTEND:20080713 SUMMARY:George M! LOCATION:Matunuck, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Theatre By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road. Fast-paced show follows the great Providence-born song-and-dance man, George M. Cohan, over a sixty-year period from his childhood on the vaudeville circuit to New York, where he began his twenty-five-year reign on Broadway. Call (401) 782-8587, or visit the Theatre By The Sea website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quandong." UID:68 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:53:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080619 DTEND:20080620 SUMMARY:If These Walls Could Talk: Providence's own Yankee Doodle Dandy LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Starts at 6:30pm. John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street. Music scholar Michael Fink will speak about the life and works of Providence native George M. Cohan--his connections to Wickenden Street, his place in musical history, and the film Yankee Doodle Dandy. Free, but please RSVP. Call (401) 331-8575 x45, email programs@rihs.org, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When good clams go bad. UID:69 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 10:00:13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080619T170001 DTEND:20080619T210001 SUMMARY:Gallery Night LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hog heaven." UID:70 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:25:08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080620 DTEND:20080623 SUMMARY:Secret Garden Tours LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:A self-guided walking and driving tour of private gardens and homes in Newport. Rain or shine. Call (401) 847-0514, email admin@secretgardentour.org, or visit the Newport Secret Garden Tours website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Let the dance begin. UID:71 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:27:12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621T090001 DTEND:20080621T160001 SUMMARY:Source to Sea Paddle no. 3 LOCATION:Alton, Richmond DESCRIPTION:9:00am-4:00pm. Lower Wood River. WPWA leads paddlers along the next fourteen miles of the route, beginning on the Lower Wood River in Alton, meeting up with the Pawcatuck River, and on through Burdickville to Potter Dam in Ashaway. Members, $5; non-members, $10. Call (401) 539-9017, or visit the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Do as we say, not as we do. UID:72 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:54:59 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621 DTEND:20080622 SUMMARY:Vintage Baseball LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:Bristol Common. Providence Grays vs. Bristol Blues. Visit the Providence Grays website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quarantine." UID:73 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:54:27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621T100001 DTEND:20080621T160001 SUMMARY:National Rivers Day Celebration LOCATION:Central Falls DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Central Falls Landing, Madeira Avenue and Broad Street. Celebrate the Blackstone River with free river tours aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer and free kayak tours of the marsh courtesy of Blackstone Valley Outfitters. Call (401) 724-2200, email info@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "vigor." UID:74 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:35:54 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621 DTEND:20080622 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Arrogant beyond belief. UID:75 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:44:08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621T120001 DTEND:20080621T160001 SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival LOCATION:Wickford, North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-4:00pm. Smith's Castle, 155 Richard Smith Drive (off Route 1). Savor Smith Castle's celebrated Strawberry Shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry--a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with family entertainment. Rain date: June 22. Call (401) 294-3521, or visit the Smith's Castle website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: For the children. UID:76 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T28 09:28:53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080621T090001 DTEND:20080622T170001 SUMMARY:Narragansett Art Festival LOCATION:Narragansett DESCRIPTION:9:00am-5:00pm. Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Road. Fine art (watercolors, oils, acrylic, pastels, drawings, photography, sculpture, and other media) by 100 artists from Rhode Island and New England displayed overlooking Narragansett Bay. Call (401) 789-7713, or visit the Rotary Club of Wakefield website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Proud to be provincial. UID:77 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:55:37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080625T094501 DTEND:20080625T163001 SUMMARY:Prudence Island Bicycle Tour LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:9:45am-4:30pm. Bristol Ferry Landing, Thames Street. Have you always wanted to explore and learn about the cultural and natural history of Prudence Island? Like to ride a bike? Then this experience is for you! Members, $15; non-members, $20; ferry ticket not included. Ages: 12+. Pre-registration is required. Course number: 574333-10. Call (401) 949-5454 x3041, email programs@asri.org, or visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: If you ain't eatin' WHAM, you ain't eatin' CLAM! UID:78 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T06 08:35:59 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080626T183001 DTEND:20080626T200001 SUMMARY:Concert under the Elms LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-8:00pm. John Brown House, corner of Benefit and Power Streets. The Rhode Island Historical Society kicks off its summer concert series with a performance by the American Band. One of the oldest civilian concert bands in the nation, the American Band was formed in Rhode Island in 1837. Adults, $8; Society members and children under twelve, free. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit the American Band or RIHS websites for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Because we said so. UID:79 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:36:57 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080628T190001 DTEND:20080628T230001 SUMMARY:Zoobilee 2008: Feast with the Beasts LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-11:00pm. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. You're invited to the Rhode Island Zoological Society's 15th annual fundraising bash for the Roger Williams Park Zoo! Partygoers can explore the zoo and sample specialties from dozens of the area's best restaurants, caterers, and bars. Plus music, a raffle, and a silent auction. Tickets $125 for non-members, $100 for members. Call (401)941-3910, or visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Mispronouncing "heart" since time immemorial. UID:80 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:37:45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080628 DTEND:20080629 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Builds strong bodies 12 ways. UID:81 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:44:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080628 DTEND:20080629 SUMMARY:AS220 Fool's Ball LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:AS220, 115 Empire Street. The Fool's Ball is back as AS220's fancy and farcical fundraising event, the wildest party since Prohibition. Tickets are on a sliding scale for a night of masked marvels, curious convoluted contraptions, artistic absurdity, and delightful dancing, eating and drinking. Call (401) 831-9327, or visit the AS220 website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quark-gluon plasma." UID:82 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:56:18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080628T090001 DTEND:20080628T150001 SUMMARY:Source to Sea Paddle no. 8 LOCATION:Ashaway, Hopkinton DESCRIPTION:9:00am-3:00pm. Potter Dam. WPWA leads paddlers along the last nine miles of the Pawcatuck River, from Potter Dam in Ashaway, through White Rock, and across the Pawcatuck Estuary to Avondale. Members, $5; non-members, $10. Call (401) 539-9017, or visit the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Like drawn buttah. UID:83 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:56:52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080628 DTEND:20080630 SUMMARY:Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show. LOCATION:North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Quonset State Airport, 1 Minutman Way. A favorite family tradition since 1991. This year's show will feature the U.S. Navy "Blue Angels"; world-renowned acrobatic pilot, Sean D. Tucker; the "Shockwave" Jet Truck; unforgettable combined arms demonstration; and much more. Donations for parking benefit local charities. Call (401) 275-4110 or (401) 886-1342, or visit the Rhode Island Air Show website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When no other clam will do. UID:84 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:57:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080629T100001 DTEND:20080629T160001 SUMMARY:Summer Lawn Picnic LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. In celebration of its Centennial year, Blithewold will hold a summer lawn picnic, a casual family event. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "aho" in "Pocahontas." UID:85 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T22 09:58:05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080702 DTEND:20080703 SUMMARY:Westerly Arts Night LOCATION:Westerly DESCRIPTION:Artists Cooperative Gallery, 12 High Street. Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Call (401) 596-2221, or visit the Artists Cooperative Gallery website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "hypnogogic." UID:86 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:31:36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080704T080001 DTEND:20080704T140001 SUMMARY:Fourth of July Parade Picnic LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:8:00am-2:00pm. Linden Place, 500 Hope Street. Located on the parade route, Linden Place offers bleacher-style seating, tables and chairs under linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, restroom facilities, and elbow room! $50 for adults, $35 for children. Call (401) 253-0390, or visit the Linden Place website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quatrain." UID:87 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T21 17:35:13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080704 DTEND:20080705 SUMMARY:Block Island Fourth of July LOCATION:Block Island DESCRIPTION:Various locations. 11am, real homespun patriotic parade along The Block's main street; 1pm, steak fry at the Firebarn; 9pm, firework on Crescent Beach. Call (800) 383-2474, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "engorge." UID:88 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:32:22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080704 DTEND:20080705 SUMMARY:July Fourth Celebraton LOCATION:Wakefield, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Old Mountain Field, Route 108. Live bands, children's activities, barbecue, fireworks. Call (401) 789-9301, or visit the Town of South Kingstown website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "gorblimey." UID:89 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:33:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080705 DTEND:20080706 SUMMARY:Vintage Baseball LOCATION:Olneyville, Providence DESCRIPTION:Aldo Freda Field, Barton Street. Watch baseball played by 1884/1886 rules with the Providence Grays vs the Olneyville Temperance Cadets. Visit the Providence Grays website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quayside." UID:90 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:33:46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080705 DTEND:20080706 SUMMARY:River Glow LOCATION:Westerly DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Broad Street. Floating bonfires glow on the Pawcatuck River, plus live music, food booths, fire jugglers, stilt-walkers, life-size puppets and more!. Rain date July 2. Call (401) 596-7761, or visit the Westerly Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: A small state of being. UID:91 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:34:22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080706 DTEND:20080720 SUMMARY:Providence Restaurant Weeks LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Citywide. This popular event has been extended to two weeks and will feature special prix fixe menus from restaurants throughout Providence. Visit the Providence Restaurant Week website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Because you're worth it. UID:92 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:35:20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080707 DTEND:20080708 SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Beach LOCATION:Misquamicut, Westerly DESCRIPTION:Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. Fireworks light the sky. Call (401) 322-1026 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Surpassing expectations. UID:93 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:36:05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080710T183001 DTEND:20080710T200001 SUMMARY:Concert under the Elms LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-8:00pm. John Brown House, corner of Benefit and Power Streets. The Duke Robillard Band celebrates summer with classic blues, R&B, and swing. Adults, $8; Society members and children under twelve, free. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit the Duke Robillard Band or RIHS websites for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Cold hands, warm heart. UID:94 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:38:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080710T170001 DTEND:20080710T200001 SUMMARY:Newport Gallery Night LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "overqualified." UID:95 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T29 08:31:03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080710T170001 DTEND:20080710T200001 SUMMARY:Main Street Stroll LOCATION:East Greenwich DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Main Street. More than forty artists and musicians display and perform on the sidewalk of Main Street. Call (401) 886-8662, or visit the East Greenwich website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "org" in "Georgiaville, Smithfield." UID:96 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:36:56 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080711 DTEND:20080728 SUMMARY:Newport Music Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Various venues. The Newport Music Festival celebrates its fortieth season, continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists, and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport. Call (401) 846-1133, or visit the Newport Music Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: And you can't top that. UID:97 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T29 08:31:45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080712T110001 DTEND:20080712T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at Arnold House LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Visit the Historic New England website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "Pythagorean theorem." UID:98 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T29 08:32:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080712T110001 DTEND:20080712T140001 SUMMARY:Mystery Cookout LOCATION:Exeter DESCRIPTION:11:00am-2:00pm. Ocean State Harley-Davidson Shop, 435 Nooseneck Hill Road (Route 3). Join us for a themed family barbecue. The mystery is what will be cooking on the grill! Call (401) 392-1162, or visit the Ocean State Harley-Davidson website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quadrumanous." UID:99 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:37:40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080712 DTEND:20080714 SUMMARY:46th Annual Wickford Art Festival LOCATION:Wickford, North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Route 1A. The country's oldest open-air art fair features more than 250 artists from around the country and around the world. Fine arts-paintings, sculpture, and photography. Call (401) 294-6840, or visit the Wickford Art Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hogwash." UID:100 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:38:12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080713T120001 DTEND:20080713T190001 SUMMARY:33rd Annual Cape Verdean Independence Day Celebration LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-7:00pm. Roger Williams Park, Temple of Music. Celebration of Cape Verdean Independence. Traditional food, music, dance, arts and crafts, and children's area. Call (401) 222-4133, or visit the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "adequate." UID:101 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:16:23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080714 DTEND:20080715 SUMMARY:Green Animals Children's Party LOCATION:Portsmouth DESCRIPTION:Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory's Lane. Children and adults alike will enjoy music, clowns, carnival rides, pony rides, magicians and other performers, crafts, food, and lots more fun on the grounds of this legendary topiary garden overlooking Narragansett Bay. Call (401) 847-1000, or visit the Newport Mansions website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Are you man enough? UID:102 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:39:02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080714 DTEND:20080715 SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Beach LOCATION:Misquamicut, Westerly DESCRIPTION:Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. Fireworks light the sky. Call (401) 322-1026 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Proud to be provincial. UID:103 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:39:40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080716T100001 DTEND:20080716T160001 SUMMARY:North Garden Soiree I LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Join us for wine, music, and flowers, and, as the boats race by, savor warm afternoon breezes and leisurely explore each garden at its peak. Each soire showcases wines from a different geographic region, music by local musicians, gourmet cheese and spectacular scenery. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When hard-target kills matter. UID:104 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:40:26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080717T170001 DTEND:20080717T210001 SUMMARY:Providence Gallery Night LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Shuck off. UID:105 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T29 08:33:27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080717 DTEND:20080721 SUMMARY:Black Ships Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Various venues. Celebration of the arts and culture of Japan to commemorate the historic achievements of Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN, of Newport, who negotiated the first treaty between Japan and the United States. Demonstrations and workshops include origami, sushi-making, martial arts, Taiko drumming, and traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Call (401) 847-7666, or visit the Newport Events website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When hard-target kills matter. UID:106 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T29 08:34:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080718 DTEND:20080721 SUMMARY:South County Hot Air Balloon Festival LOCATION:Kingston, South Kingstown DESCRIPTION:Athletic fields, University of Rhode Island, Route 138. Balloon Glow and concert Friday night; hot air balloon rides, crafts, food, artists, entertainment, car shows, Revolutionary War encampment, carnival. Call (401) 783-1770, or visit the South County Hot Air Balloon Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Crying out "Sakonnet" while making whoopee. UID:107 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:41:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080719T100001 DTEND:20080719T160001 SUMMARY:21st Annual Tiverton Arts and Artisan Festival LOCATION:Tiverton Four Corners, Tiverton DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Meet around the Mill Pond, just south of Tiverton Four Corners, for fine art, pottery, demonstrations, food, music, and much more. Call (401) 624-8469, or visit the Tiverton Four Corners website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "firing squad." UID:108 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:41:48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080719T100001 DTEND:20080720T180001 SUMMARY:Rhode Island Indian Council Annual Powwow LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:10:00am-6:00pm. Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park. Call (401) 781-1098, or visit the Rhode Island Indian Council website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quayside." UID:109 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:42:49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080719 DTEND:20080721 SUMMARY:Eastern Rhode Island 4-H Country Fair LOCATION:Portsmouth DESCRIPTION:Glen Park, Glen Road. Special events, pony rides, hay rides, children's games (daily, 1-3pm), animal shows, new amusements, milking contest, barrel train, carnival games, chicken BBQ (call in advance for tickets). Call (508) 971-2247, email hlm1373@yahoo.com, or visit the Eastern Rhode Island 4-H Country Fair website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: If I'm a littleneck, you're a fathead! UID:110 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:43:56 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080720 DTEND:20080721 SUMMARY:Civil War Encampment LOCATION:Cranston DESCRIPTION:Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston Street. A Civil War encampment, with brief demonstrations, lectures and camp life, commemorates the first Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Flag raising ceremony at 1pm. Visit the Cranston Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hog-wild." UID:111 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:44:03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080721 DTEND:20080722 SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Beach LOCATION:Misquamicut, Westerly DESCRIPTION:Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. Fireworks light the sky. Call (401) 322-1026 for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: If you ain't eatin' WHAM, you ain't eatin' CLAM! UID:112 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:44:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080724T183001 DTEND:20080724T200001 SUMMARY:Concert under the Elms LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-8:00pm. John Brown House, Benefit and Power Streets. The Rhode Island Historical Society presents Pendragon, part of the society's summer concert series. Pendragon's music celebrates the lives and lore of generations of New Englanders who brought traditions from Ireland, Scotland, French Canada, and other distant shores to the banks of the Blackstone River. Adults, $8; Society members and children under twelve, free. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit the Blackstone River Theatre or RIHS websites for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Because you're worth it. UID:113 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:45:14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080725 DTEND:20080728 SUMMARY:Blessing of the Fleet LOCATION:Galilee, Narragansett DESCRIPTION:Great Island Road. A colorful parade of commercial and recreational watercraft is blessed by the Bishop with a group of distinguished clergymen and judged by state and local officials in five categories. Road race Friday at 6pm; Blessing of the Fleet Saturday at Noon; festival and rides throughout at Veterans Memorial Park. Call (401) 413-9801, or visit the Narragansett Lion's Club website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "logo." UID:114 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:45:23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080726 DTEND:20080727 SUMMARY:4th Annual Misquamicut Music Festival and Fireworks LOCATION:Misquamicut, Westerly DESCRIPTION:Starts at 6:00pm. Misquamicut State Beach, Atlantic Avenue. Rain date July 27. Call (401) 322-1026, or visit the Misquamicut Business Association website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quaternion." UID:115 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:46:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080726T190001 DTEND:20080726T235901 SUMMARY:Aquidneck Land Trust's Fiesta Verde 2008 LOCATION:Middletown DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-11:59pm. Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road. An Evening at the Farmer's Market; dinner, dancing and silent auction celebrating our island's local growers on an ALT conserved property. Call (401) 849-2799, or visit the Newport Vineyards website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Any other bivalve is just a clam. UID:116 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T23 11:46:06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080726T100001 DTEND:20080727T160001 SUMMARY:Welcome Weekend at Smith-Appleby LOCATION:Smithfield DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Tour one of the oldest houses still standing in Rhode Island. $4 per adult; members free. Call (401) 231-7363, or visit the Smith-Applebee House Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Quai d'Orsay." UID:117 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T03 10:50:32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080726T100001 DTEND:20080727T170001 SUMMARY:Cultural Survival Bazaar LOCATION:Tiverton Four Corners, Tiverton DESCRIPTION:10:00am-5:00pm. 3852 Main Road. A sensory celebration of the music, food, art, and crafts of indigenous groups from around the world. Free admission. Held rain or shine! Call (617) 441-5400 x21, or visit the Cultural Survival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Marching to a different Theremin player. UID:118 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:46:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080801 DTEND:20080804 SUMMARY:Dunkin Donuts Newport Folk Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. Enjoy the best in folk musical performances! Founded in 1959, the Newport Folk Festival is legendary for presenting well-known folk stars alongside the best new talents of the day. Call (401) 847-3700, or visit the Newport Folk Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: gro.gohauQ UID:119 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:17:09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080801 DTEND:20080804 SUMMARY:24th Annual Charlestown Chamber Seafood Festival LOCATION:Charlestown DESCRIPTION:Ninigret Park, 4470 Old Post Road (Route 1A). A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood--lobster, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn on the cob, a raw bar, and more. Plus arts and crafts, amusement rides, rock climbing wall, children's shows, and classic car show. Call (401) 364-4031, or visit the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Measure twice, cut once. UID:120 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:36:45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080802 DTEND:20080803 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: And don't you forget it! UID:121 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:47:04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080802 DTEND:20080804 SUMMARY:75th Annual American Indian Federation Intertribal Powwow LOCATION:Lafayette, North Kingstown DESCRIPTION:A.I.F. Hall and Grounds, 1 Indian Street. Call (401) 921-0507, email walkingturtle@hotmail.com, or visit the American Indian Federation website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "squad car." UID:122 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:37:25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080805 DTEND:20080811 SUMMARY:Rhode Island International Film Festival LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Various venues. Cited as one of the "Best International Film Festivals in the US," the Rhode Island International Film Festival is also the largest film festival in New England. Features film screenings, forums, a lifetime achievement award ceremony, and special events. Call (401) 861-4445, or visit the Rhode Island International Film Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "ogo" in "hypnogogic." UID:123 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:38:04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080806 DTEND:20080807 SUMMARY:Westerly Arts Night LOCATION:Westerly DESCRIPTION:Artists Cooperative Gallery, 12 High Street. Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Call (401) 596-2221, or visit the Artists Cooperative Gallery website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hog heaven." UID:124 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:38:41 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080807 DTEND:20080812 SUMMARY:2008 Providence Italian Festival LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Waterplace Park. Celebrate Rhode Island's proud Itialian ethnic heritage with cultural arts, crafts, food, and entertainment, including special guest Al Martino in concert for two special shows. Call (401) 421-7740, or visit the City of Providence website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quaestorship." UID:125 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T26 19:00:08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080808 DTEND:20080812 SUMMARY:JVC Jazz Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. Enjoy the very latest tunes by Jazz musicians! Call (401) 847-3700, or visit the Festival Productions website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The best mix. UID:126 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:22:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080809 DTEND:20080811 SUMMARY:333rd Annual August Meeting/Green Corn Thanksgiving LOCATION:Charlestown DESCRIPTION:Narragansett Church, Old Mill Road, (off Route 2). Cultural/traditional tribal activities. Call (401) 364-1100, (800) 287-4225, or visit the Narragansett Indian Tribe website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "Groundhog Day." UID:127 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:39:19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080809T100001 DTEND:20080810T170001 SUMMARY:Block Island Arts Festival LOCATION:Block Island DESCRIPTION:10:00am-5:00pm. Narragansett Inn, Ocean Avenue. Local and regional artists display and sell arts and crafts overlooking Great Salt Pond. Call (203) 878-2623, email catherinehamill@yahoo.com, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: For the holidays. UID:128 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:40:01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080809T100001 DTEND:20080810T180001 SUMMARY:Newport Antiques Show LOCATION:Middletown DESCRIPTION:10:00am-6:00pm. St. George's School, 372 Purgatory Road. A benefit for the Newport Historical Society and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County, the glamorous annual Newport Antiques Show has something for everyone. Featuring an exclusive group of American and international dealers, and plenty of parking, this show is not to be missed! Call (401) 846-2669, or visit the Newport Antiques Show website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When hard-target kills matter. UID:129 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:40:42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080813T090001 DTEND:20080813T130001 SUMMARY:Block Island Historical Society Annual House and Garden Tour LOCATION:Block Island DESCRIPTION:9:00am-1:00pm. Block Island Historical Society, Old Town Road. Take an inside peek at some of the island's charming seaside homes and gardens. Call (401) 466-2481, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Pronouncing "guard" and "God" the same way since time immemorial. UID:130 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:41:28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080813 DTEND:20080818 SUMMARY:42nd Annual Washington County Fair LOCATION:Carolina, Richmond DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Road (Route 112). Rhode Island's largest agricultural fair! Country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4-H exhibits, crafts, children's games, and more. Call (401) 782-8139, or visit the Washington County Fair website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: They're my boys! UID:131 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:42:17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080814T170001 DTEND:20080814T200001 SUMMARY:Newport Gallery Night LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: That's Mister to you. UID:132 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:23:38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816 DTEND:20080817 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: For mission-critical fault tolerance. UID:133 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:47:42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816T110001 DTEND:20080816T153001 SUMMARY:Clambake at the Rose Island Lighthouse LOCATION:Rose Island, Newport DESCRIPTION:11:00am-3:30pm. The world's most trashless, bring-your-own-blanket-and-sit-on-the-ground clambake feast! Island fun for the whole family! Includes boat ride; tours of the lighthouse, fort, and wildlife refuge; plus games and prizes. Attendance limited; reservations required. Rain or shine. Call (401) 847-4242, email charlotte@roseisland.org, or visit the Rose Island Lighthouse website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "unqualified." UID:134 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:43:10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816T100001 DTEND:20080816T160001 SUMMARY:Blithewold 2008 Gala: The Celebration of a Century LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. The Blithewold 2008 Gala will commemorate our Centennial year, and celebrate the rich history and uniqueness of Rhode Island's oldest arboretum. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quaestorship." UID:135 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:43:54 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816 DTEND:20080817 SUMMARY:2nd Annual Summerfest Providence LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Providence Piers, Allens Avenue. Family festival celebrates the culturally diverse music, art, and food of Rhode Island and the world. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Summerfest Providence website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The website that ate Usequepaug. UID:136 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:44:29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816T120001 DTEND:20080817T220001 SUMMARY:Urkupina Festival LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick's Church, Smith Street. A Catholic mass is followed by a parade of dancers making their way to the Bank of America skating rink, all to honor the patron saint of Cochabamba, Bolivia.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Clam of your worst nightmares. Twice. UID:137 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:48:23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080817T110001 DTEND:20080817T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at Arnold House LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Visit the Historic New England website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in the Gordian knot. UID:138 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:24:33 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080820T100001 DTEND:20080820T160001 SUMMARY:North Garden Soiree II LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Join us for wine, music, and flowers, and, as the boats race by, savor warm afternoon breezes and leisurely explore each garden at its peak. Each soire showcases wines from a different geographic region, music by local musicians, gourmet cheese and spectacular scenery. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Mispronouncing "heart" since time immemorial. UID:139 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:46:19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080821T170001 DTEND:20080821T210001 SUMMARY:Gallery Night Providence LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Let the dance begin. UID:140 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:25:30 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080821T180001 DTEND:20080821T200001 SUMMARY:14th Annual Wine Tasting by the Sea LOCATION:Westerly DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-8:00pm. Location TBA. Over one-hundred wines from all over the world will be showcased amongst cheese, fruit, and appetizers. Call (401) 596-7761, or visit the Westerly Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The name you trust. UID:141 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:47:04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080823T110001 DTEND:20080823T140001 SUMMARY:Mystery Cookout and Demo Days LOCATION:Exeter DESCRIPTION:11:00am-2:00pm. Ocean State Harley-Davidson Shop, 435 Nooseneck Hill Road (Route 3). Join us for a themed family barbecue and, while you're at it, test-drive a 2008 hog! The mystery is what will be cooking on the grill! Call (401) 392-1162, or visit the Ocean State Harley-Davidson website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "gore." UID:142 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:47:47 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080823T100001 DTEND:20080824T160001 SUMMARY:Militia Days LOCATION:Smithfield DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Before the Revolutionary War, colonists met regularly to practice their military skill and socialize with their friends and neighbors. Witness a tug-o-war and militia drill. Classic food favorites such as corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, and other light fare will be served at a nominal fee. Event is free; museum tours are $4 per adult for non-members. Call (401) 231-7363, or visit the Smith-Applebee House Museum website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "Poppasquash Point, Bristol." UID:143 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T04 09:48:51 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080823 DTEND:20080825 SUMMARY:Aquidneck Island Arts Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. An exciting marketplace of fine and functional art, this juried show features a broad range of categories including pottery, woodworking, painting, photography, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry, and much more. Live music, demonstrations, children's activities, food. All proceeds benefit non-profit agency Looking Upwards. Call (401) 847-0960 x25, or visit the Looking Upwards website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "Gorakhpur." UID:144 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:26:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080823 DTEND:20080825 SUMMARY:11th Annual Rhode Island Abenaki Four Winds Inter-Tribal Powwow LOCATION:Bristol DESCRIPTION:Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Colt State Park, Route 114. Call (401) 943-7752, or visit the PowwowSchedule website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gor" in "Mikhail Gorbachev." UID:145 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:49:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080829 DTEND:20080901 SUMMARY:11th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival LOCATION:Charlestown DESCRIPTION:Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Road (Route 1A). Annual roots musical festival with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, etc. Features two huge dance floors, four music stages, dance lessons, food vendors, kids activities, evening dances, instrument instruction, and more. Named one of the top one hundred events in North America for 2007 by the American Bus Association! Call (888) 855-6940, email office@rhythmandroots.com, or visit the Rhythm and Roots Festival website for tickets and more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "Gorgon." UID:146 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:50:25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080830 DTEND:20080831 SUMMARY:WaterFire LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quarantine." UID:147 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-05-T09 07:49:05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080830T110001 DTEND:20080901T180001 SUMMARY:11th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:11:00am-6:00pm. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Experience the Emerald Isle in the City by the Sea. This three-day community event celebrates Irish music, culture, cuisine and crafts. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Festivals website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Marching to a different Theremin player. UID:148 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-02-T29 09:27:39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080905 DTEND:20080922 SUMMARY:2008 Pawtucket Arts Festival LOCATION:Pawtucket DESCRIPTION:Citywide. Showcase of visual and performing arts includes Chinese dragon boat races, Slater Mill Fun Fest, Slater Park Festival, Festival Gala, Downtown Festival, Stone Soup music, artist studios, interactive workshops, music, theater and dance performances, and more! Call (401) 724-5200, email diane@pawtucketartsfestival.org, or visit the Pawtucket Arts Festival website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: Fair and balanced. UID:149 SEQUENCE:2 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T24 09:52:04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080911T170001 DTEND:20080911T200001 SUMMARY:Newport Gallery Night LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-8:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We only know three chords. UID:150 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:21:44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080911 DTEND:20080912 SUMMARY:Clambake and Cocktail Party LOCATION:Tiverton DESCRIPTION:Pardon Gray Preserve, Main Road (Route 117). Call (401) 625-1300, email info@tivertonlandtrust.org, or visit the Tiverton Land Trust website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: When your life depends on it. UID:151 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:22:27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080913 DTEND:20080914 SUMMARY:Lincoln and Sprague LOCATION:Cranston DESCRIPTION:Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston Street. Join the Cranston Historical Society in celebrating two historical events: Lincoln's 1830 visit to Rhode Island, and Governor Sprague's 1830 birthday. A highlight of the day will be our special guest Mackenzie Melemed, who will honor the Governor by playing the "Governor Sprague March" on the mansion's Grand Centennial Piano. Visit the Cranston Historical Society website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "aho" in "Pocahontas." UID:152 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-04-T07 09:06:19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080913T100001 DTEND:20080913T160001 SUMMARY:Pardon Gray Day LOCATION:Tiverton DESCRIPTION:10:00am-4:00pm. Pardon Gray Preserve, Main Road (Route 117). Call (401) 625-1300, email info@tivertonlandtrust.org, or visit the Tiverton Land Trust website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "org" in "Georgiaville, Smithfield." UID:153 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:23:12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080917T170001 DTEND:20080917T210001 SUMMARY:Gallery Night Providence LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: The antidote for civilization. UID:154 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:24:07 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080920T110001 DTEND:20080920T160001 SUMMARY:Open House at Arnold House LOCATION:Lincoln DESCRIPTION:11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Visit the Historic New England website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "hog" in "hogwash." UID:155 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:24:52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080920T120001 DTEND:20080920T180001 SUMMARY:31st Annual Rhode Island Heritage Festival LOCATION:Providence DESCRIPTION:12:00pm-6:00pm. State House, South Lawn. Celebrate our state's multi-cultural diversity with live ethnic entertainment on stage, food, educational booths, and parade of nations. Free. Rain date August 26. Call (401) 222-4133 or (401) 222-4137, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "quadraminium." UID:156 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:25:35 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080926 DTEND:20080929 SUMMARY:Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Rosecliff and Marble House, Belleve Avenue. This three-day celebration of food and wine includes a Grand Tasting, restaurant wine dinners, seminars, cooking demonstration, auctions, and a special evening of wine, food, and dancing at Rosecliff. Call (401) 847-1000, or visit the Newport Mansions website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "gorg" in "gorgonian." UID:157 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:28:24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080927 DTEND:20080929 SUMMARY:20th Annual Taste of Rhode Island LOCATION:Newport DESCRIPTION:Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Fine Food, Fine Wine, and Living Well--this phrase sums up what it means to be from Rhode Island. The Taste of Rhode Island offers the best Rhode Island has to offer with some of the state's finest cuisine, arts, and culture. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Festivals website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "overqualified." UID:158 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-03-T05 08:31:40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081206T160001 DTEND:20081221T200001 SUMMARY:2008 Pawtucket Winter Wonderland LOCATION:Pawtucket DESCRIPTION:4:00pm-8:00pm. Slater Memorial Park, Newport Avenue and Armistice Boulevard. See 400 decorated Christmas trees, twenty Victorian buildings, and a talking snowman, and enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, train rides, hay rides, carousel rides, food court, and entertainment. Free admission and parking. Call (401) 726-3185, email santa1@localnet.com, or visit the Pawtucket Winter Wonderland website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "vice squad." UID:159 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2007-12-T18 08:59:16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090202 DTEND:20090203 SUMMARY:Block Island Census LOCATION:Block Island DESCRIPTION:Albion Pub, Ocean Avenue. Everyone on-island overnight will be counted! Call (401) 466-2747, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information.\r\n--\nwww.quahog.org: We put the "qua" in "inadequate." UID:160 SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:2008-01-T17 11:08:23 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR