Rhode Island History Exhumed
Events Calendar
There are hundreds of events, large and small, happening around the Ocean State on any given day. The events listed below were hand-picked by Quahog editors to complement the character and content of Quahog.org. Submissions are welcomed, but are subject to editorial selection. Please see our Submission Guidelines for details.
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| Rhode Island Tours | Various venues. Whether you want to explore Rhode Island by air, by bicycle, by foot, by road, by rail, or by water, there's a tour for you. Check out our Tours page for a comprehensive list of possibilities. For house and historic site tours, see our list of links to Museums and Historic Houses. Irregularly scheduled or one-off tours are listed below in our Events Calendar. |
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| 7th Annual Poutine Indulgence | Throughout the month of March, Poutine Passport holders will be able to sample poutine (a traditional Quebecois dish of French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds) from eight restaurants across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Participants will have until April 1 at midnight to vote for their favorite poutine. The winner will be announced at the Museum of Work and Culture's annual Salute to Spring event on Sunday, April 2. Passports are $15 each, or two for $25. (401) 769-9675; mowc@rihs.org; www.rihs.org. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Saturdays, 11am-2pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
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| Newport Winter Foodies Stroll | 5:50pm | O'Brien's Pub, 501 Thames Street. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport. Cozy up this Winter and enjoy a three course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three of Newport's exquisite restaurants. Our progressive stroll will last two-and-a-half to three hours along Newport's Historic Thames Street and will encompass about three-quarters of a mile. $117; tours are not handicap accessible; please bring a photo ID; all attendees must be 21+. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Newport Seal Tour | See website for times | Bowen's Wharf. Embark on a one hour tour aboard one of our education vessels as we cruise through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Save the Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12, $17; non-members, $22; reservations recommended. (401) 203-7325; education@savebay.org; www.savebay.org. |
| 11th Annual Frostbite Bash | 6-11pm | Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street. This year's Bash features great food and drinks from local vendors and restaurants, live music and dancing in the Hall of Boats, open bars and an oyster bar, photobooth, and an awesome silent auction. Enter our Frostbite Raffle and you could win aa travel voucher to Spain. Event tickets: $65-$90. (401) 253-5000; events@herreshoff.org; herreshoff.org. |
| Rhode Island Philatelic Society Annual Stamp Show | 9am-3pm | Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Avenue. Rhode Island's largest annual postage stamp show and bourse; stamp exhibits, kid area with free stamps, stamp dealers. Free admission. (401) 821-8658; cbrowning4@cox.net; www.nefed.org/. |
| Irish Tea, Irish Step, and an Irish Tale | 2pm | Linden Place, 500 Hope Street. Join us for a spot of tea, some Irish soda bread, and an Irish Step Dance demonstration. Then sit back and enjoy master storyteller Dr. Scott Molloy as he shares the tale of rubber magnate Joseph Banigan, who escaped the famine in Ireland to become the first Irish Catholic millionaire of Rhode Island. Learn how his story is intertwined with that of Bristol's Samuel Pomeroy Colt and the United States Rubber Company. Free; space is limited; reservations required. (401) 253-0390; info@lindenplace.org; www.lindenplace.org. |
| Did You Read the News? Newspaper Stories of the Westerly Granite Industry | 2pm | Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite Street. In his research, Hugh Barton has discovered some fascinating local granite stories which he will share with us. Members, free; not-yet members, $5. (401) 348-8178; www.babcocksmithhouse.org. |
| Johnston Historical Society General Meeting | 7pm | Johnston Historical Society, 101 Putnam Pike. Linda and Steve Kornatz will present and speak on the topic of George Matteson's maps. Matteson hand-drew numerous maps of Rhode Island localities, full of historical and anecdotal details about people, landmarks, and events, in the mid-twentieth century. Matteson's grandson, Paul St. Amand, will be on hand to offer additional insight. (401) 231-3380; johnstonhistorical1825@gmail.com; www.johnstonhistorical.org. |
| Meet Me at The Biltmore | 6:30pm | Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street. Join us for a reading and Q'A session with Amanda Quay Blount, author of Meet Me at the Biltmore: 100 Years at Providence's Most Storied Hotel. The story of the Biltmore is a sensational drama of scandal, secrets, and high society. With characters ranging from crooked politicians and mobsters, to bootleggers and Hollywood stars, the Biltmore has provided the backdrop for some of the highest highs and lowest lows of Providence in the last century. This the only comprehensive history of the Providence Biltmore ever written. Free; registration recommended. (401) 455-8090; tmason@provlib.com; www.provlib.org. |
| Newport, Resort City of Fashion, 1870–1920 | 5:30-7:30pm | NHS Resource Center, 82 Touro Street. Textile and dress historian Rebecca J. Kelly will discuss Newport as a resort fashion capital that propelled New York's sportswear industry. During the Gilded Age vibrant "Gibsonesque," women wearing simple shirtwaists and walking skirts for golf, tennis, or out driving in Newport became the idealized version of the sporty American woman. More relaxed resort style clothing contributed significantly to a fashion identity separate from that of Paris. Images of the famed clothing and millinery shops along Bellevue Avenue and the stories of the enterprising women who ran them will be showcased. Members and military, $15; non-members, $20; advance registration required. Ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Attendees are welcome to wear historically inspired Victorian and Edwardian attire. (401) 846-0813; ddaly@newporthistory.org; www.newporthistory.org. |
| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Newport Winter Foodies Stroll | 5:50pm | O'Brien's Pub, 501 Thames Street. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport. Cozy up this Winter and enjoy a three course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three of Newport's exquisite restaurants. Our progressive stroll will last two-and-a-half to three hours along Newport's Historic Thames Street and will encompass about three-quarters of a mile. $117; tours are not handicap accessible; please bring a photo ID; all attendees must be 21+. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; see website for times | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Newport Daffodil Days | Citywide. The Festival is an all-volunteer event in support of Daffodillion, a non-profit organization that has beautified the city with over 1.2 million daffodils. Proceeds from the Festival go to purchase more daffodil bulbs to plant each fall. Events throughout the city; free admission. newportdaffydays.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| WaterFire | Begins at dusk | Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. (401) 272-3111; www.waterfire.org. |
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| Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks | Various venues. The public is invited to participate in tours, clean-ups, gravestone conservation demonstrations, open houses, and other programs at historic cemeteries throughout the state. Check the RICW Calendar for a comprehensive listing of events. preservation.ri.gov. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| Salute to Spring/Bonjour Printemps Celebration! | 1:30-5pm | Museum of Work and Culture, 42 South Main Street. Join the Museum for its annual Salute to Spring/Bonjour Printemps event where visitors will be able to savor samples of poutine from visiting food trucks, enjoy live music, and be enchanted by family-friendly entertainment from Magic By George. Guests will also have the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of an exciting new Woonsocket-based novel by author Annick de Bellefeuille and learn the French Canadian tradition of palm braiding. The event will also feature the announcement of the winner of the 7th Annual Poutine Indulgence and Competition as well as the Museum's Annual Raffle. Adults, $25; children, $10; under age 4, free; purchase tickets in advance. (401) 769-9675; mowc@rihs.org; www.rihs.org. |
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| Newport Seal Tour | See website for times | Bowen's Wharf. Embark on a one hour tour aboard one of our education vessels as we cruise through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Save the Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12, $17; non-members, $22; reservations recommended. (401) 203-7325; education@savebay.org; www.savebay.org. |
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| Newport Winter Foodies Stroll | 5:50pm | O'Brien's Pub, 501 Thames Street. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport. Cozy up this Winter and enjoy a three course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three of Newport's exquisite restaurants. Our progressive stroll will last two-and-a-half to three hours along Newport's Historic Thames Street and will encompass about three-quarters of a mile. $117; tours are not handicap accessible; please bring a photo ID; all attendees must be 21+. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Newport Seal Tour | See website for times | Bowen's Wharf. Embark on a one hour tour aboard one of our education vessels as we cruise through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Save the Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12, $17; non-members, $22; reservations recommended. (401) 203-7325; education@savebay.org; www.savebay.org. |
| Newport Seal and Lighthouse Tour | See website for times | Bowen's Wharf. Join us aboard one of our education vessels as we motor through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Tour includes a stop at Rose Island to tour the grounds and lighthouse. (Price includes landing fee on Rose Island). Save the Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12, $45; non-members, $55; reservations recommended. (401) 203-7325; education@savebay.org; www.savebay.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| Captain Henry Every, Pirate | 2pm | North Gate Toll House, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike (Route 246). Jim Bailey will speak about his research and his upcoming new book about Captain Henry Every, the pirate. Free. (401) 725-2847; bvhs58@gmail.com; bvhsri.org. |
| Why Some Monuments Can't Seem to Stay in One Place | 2pm | Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite Street. Presented by John Linton, this program will focus on the closing of cemeteries in San Francisco and the destruction of monuments there, and the movement of the Horace Greeley statue in New York City, the John Mason statue in Connecticut, the Stonewall Jackson statue in Virginia, and the Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument in Providence. Members, free; not-yet members, $5. (401) 348-8178; www.babcocksmithhouse.org. |
| VIRTUAL: ArtInRuins with J. Hogue | 7:30-8:30pm | Zoom. Presented by the East Greenwich Historical Preservation Society. J. Hogue has been documenting the changing architectural landscape of northern Rhode Island for over twenty years. In 2002, ArtInRuins started as a documentary project focused mainly on mill buildings and industrial architecture, as the real estate boom of the early-to-mid 2000s saw the demolition and redevelopment of many mills in the area. Since then, ArtInRuins has increased in scope to include information about the way Providence has been built and rebuilt over time, including houses, places of worship, and infrastructure such as the Jamestown Bridge. J's presentation will cover some of the history and more notable demolitions that he and others helped capture. We will review a highlight reel of the most spectacular transformations as well. And finally, we will cover what we have been focused on lately; the degradation of the College Hill Historic District within the blocks bounded by Brook, Waterman, Thayer, and Cushing Streets. Email for the Zoom link. info@eghps.org; www.eghps.org. |
| WaterFire | Begins at dusk | Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. (401) 272-3111; www.waterfire.org. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
| Building Reliance | 6pm | Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame, 1 Burnside Street. Presented by Sandy Lee. In-person reception begins at 6pm; lecture begins at 7pm. Tickets, $10-$20. Register. (401) 253-5000; info@herreshoff.org; www.herreshoff.org. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Providence Ghost Tour | Check website for times | Prospect Terrace, Congdon Street. A walking ghost and haunted history tour of the East Side of Providence, featuring ghosts, murders, suicides, fires, and unfortunate gruesome accidents! Adults (13+), $25; children (5-12), $15. (401) 484-8687; providenceghosttour@gmail.com; www.providenceghosttour.com. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| Cumberlandite and Elder Ballou Cemetery Tours | 10am-11am | Elder Ballou Cemetery, Elder Ballou Meeting House Road. Join us as we uncover the stories of Cumberlandite, the State Rock of Rhode Island. Volunteer Mark Dennen and Park Ranger Allison Horrocks will be showing us this unique rock outcropping from a geological and historical lens. We will be walking from the Elder Ballou Cemetery to the Cumberlandite Site, the only outcropping of Cumberlandite, a distance of about one mile on uneven terrain. Free; tours at 10am, noon, and 2pm. Registration required. (508) 234-4242; bcombs@blackstoneheritagecorridor.org; blackstoneheritagecorridor.org. |
| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Opening Weekend | 11am-4pm | Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive. We welcome another season with our opening weekend event, where visitors are welcomed by docents in colonial attire, reenactors strolling the grounds, and mock trials. Also enjoy live entertainment, take part in children's games and activities, and much more! (401) 294-3521; www.smithscastle.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
| Exploring Ida Lewis | 5:30-7pm | NHS Resource Center, 82 Touro Street. Join Lenore Skomal, author of The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter, and filmmaker Nico Raineau. Skomal will share insight on Ida Lewis's life as featured in her popular text. Originally published under the title Keeper of Lime Rock, this event marks the start of Skomal's 20th anniversary book tour. Raineau will join via Zoom to discuss his screenplay, adapted from Skomal's book, to be produced as a major motion picture. Members and active-duty military, $10; non-members, $15; advance registration required. (401) 846-0813; ddaly@newporthistory.org; www.newporthistory.org. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
| Golden Age of Newport Yachting | In-person reception at 6pm; lecture at 7pm | Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street. Presentation by Bob Mackay. In-person or virtual; advance ticket purchase required. (401) 253-5000; events@herreshoff.org; herreshoff.org. |
| Gaspee Days Proclamation Ceremony and Walking Tour | 12-2pm | The Gazebo, Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. Join us as we stand before our neighbors and friends in the community to announce the commencement of another year celebrating Gaspee Days! Our proclamation may only be a few words in a few moments but what we have to say will last a lifetime. After our new season is announced, take a tour through Historic Pawtuxet Village guided by children from our local schools as they perform scenes set back in time when the village was first settled. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
| Blackstone Valley Historical Society Annual Meeting | 1:30pm | North Gate Toll House, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike (Route 246). Annual Meeting and talk by Kevin Klyberg, Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park Ranger. Free. (401) 725-2847; bvhs58@gmail.com; bvhsri.org. |
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| Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival | Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm; Monday, 10am-4:30pm | Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. The annual festival hosts over 100 craft exhibitors, and attracts 6y0,000 guests! It also features a professional food court, free family music, and entertainment! Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Gaspee Days Parade. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| Gaspee Days Fireworks Extravaganza | 9pm | Salter's Grove Park, Narragansett Parkway. A re-creation, of sorts, of the fireworks that went off when the ship's powder magazine blew up after we burned the Gaspee in 1772. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Boat Tour of Green Jacket Shoal | Check website for times | Providence River Boat Company, 101 Dyer Street. Join us as we welcome David Robinson, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, back again for a 75-minute exploration of the Providence waterways and Green Jacket Shoal. Here, David has found the remains of a historical floating dry dock and twenty-six wooden-hulled vessels, deemed "Rhode Island's largest ship graveyard" and a reminder of the industrial fervor that transformed Providence into a thriving commercial waterfront. David's lecture on, and experience with, Green Jacket Shoal is fascinating and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard again this season! We sold out quickly last year, so reserve your seats soon! Tickets $43-$45. (401) 580-BOAT, www.providenceriverboat.com. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
| 57th Annual Gaspee Days Parade | 10am-1pm | Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, to 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 much more! Free. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
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| Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment | 10am Saturday to 4pm Sunday | 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. Free. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
| Gaspee Days Blessing of the Fleet | 11am-1pm | Rhode Island Yacht Club, Pawtuxet Cove. Are you a boat lover? How about a boat owner? Well here is your opportunity to bring your boat to RIYC to get blessed and participate in the Gaspee Days parade of boats! Even if you don't have a boat, all are welcome to come watch the event from the Rhode Island Yacht Club lawn. All of RIYC facilities will be open and available including pub and kitchen. (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
| The Burning of the Gaspee | 3pm | Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway. As our last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, we reenact the event that started it all with a symbolic burning of the ship that sparked the American Revolution—come celebrate it with us! (401) 781-1772; www.gaspee.com. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners | 2pm | Chace-Cory House, 3908 Main Road. The tour will begin from the parking lot. Requested donation, $5 per person; kids 12 and younger, free. No walking tours in the rain. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
| Taste of the Bay | 7-9pm | Save the Bay Center, 100 Save the Bay Drive, Fields Point, off Allens Avenue. Held in conjunction with our annual meeting, this event is a celebration of the flavors, sights, and sounds of Narragansett Bay. Enjoy delicious food and drink from local restaurants, shellfishermen, bakeries, breweries, and wineries while taking in beautiful scenery and live music! The annual meeting begins at 5:30pm, followed by Taste of the Bay at 7pm. (401) 272-3540 x140; events@savebay.org; www.savebay.org. |
| Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. This event is the Zoo's largest single-night fundraiser featuring fine fare from dozens of the area's best restaurants and beverage providers. Enjoy fabulous entertainment including live music from Mystique, dancing, and other fun surprises! It's the wildest time you'll ever have supporting a good cause! All food samples are included; hydration stations and cash bars available. This is an adults-only evening event (21+). Zoo members, $125; non-members $150. (401)941-3910; www.rwpzoo.org |
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| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| 12th Annual Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence | 9am | By the WWI Doughboy statue at Stone Bridge. There will be a limited number of copies available to read from, so feel free to bring your own. This typically takes less than a half hour, so you'll have plenty of time to celebrate the rest of the day! Rain or shine. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
| Fourth of July Parade Picnic | 8am-4pm | 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! Members $90; non-members, $100. (401) 253-0390; info@lindenplace.org; www.lindenplace.org. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners | 2pm | Chace-Cory House, 3908 Main Road. The tour will begin from the parking lot. Requested donation, $5 per person; kids 12 and younger, free. No walking tours in the rain. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
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| Newport Folk Festival | 10am-7pm | Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. Celebrate six decades of folk music in Newport with the best and brightest of the folk pantheon. newportfolkfest@gmail.com; www.newportfolk.org. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners | 2pm | Chace-Cory House, 3908 Main Road. The tour will begin from the parking lot. Requested donation, $5 per person; kids 12 and younger, free. No walking tours in the rain. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners | 2pm | Chace-Cory House, 3908 Main Road. The tour will begin from the parking lot. Requested donation, $5 per person; kids 12 and younger, free. No walking tours in the rain. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
| Victory Day | Rhode Island is the only state that still celebrates the World War II surrender of Japan, which took place on August 14, 1945 (North American time). Formerly known as Victory Over Japan or VJ Day, the name has been shortened to reflect modern sensitivities. State and municipal offices are closed, and it's a holiday for employees of many Rhode Island businesses. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners | 2pm | Chace-Cory House, 3908 Main Road. The tour will begin from the parking lot. Requested donation, $5 per person; kids 12 and younger, free. No walking tours in the rain. tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
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| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
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| 25th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival | 4-11pm, Friday; 12-11pm, Saturday and Sunday | Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Road (Route 1A). Annual roots musical festival with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, etc. Featuring two huge dance floors, four music stages, dance lessons, food vendors, kids activities, evening dances, instrument instruction, and more! (401) 783-3926; office@rhythmandroots.com; rhythmandroots.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
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| Rhode Island Seafood Festival | India Point Park. Celebrate the end of summer with the finest seafood from Rhode Island and southern New England, while listening to live music from the Pier Stage and enjoying beer and wine from local distributors. Admission charged. www.riseafoodfest.com. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
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| Newport International Boat Show | Thursday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm | The Bohlin at Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Features a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers, and an extensive selection of marine equipment, services, and accessories. Come see, feel and test the merchandise and talk to the experts who can answer all your important questions. With over 600 exhibitors, you many need more than one day to see everything! (401) 846-1115; www.newportboatshow.com. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
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| Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival | 12-4pm | Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue. Wonderful wines from around the world, fabulous food from local and regional chefs, and an exquisite ocean view are all included in this year's festival. Seminars, wine-pairing dinners, and Sunday Brunch are all returning. The full schedule of seminars and events along with tickets sales will be available mid-July 2023. (401) 847-1000; events@newportmansions.org; www.newportmansions.org. |
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| Audrain's Newport Concours and Motor Week | 8am–5:30pm | Various venues throughout Newport, including Audrain Automobile Museum, 222 Bellevue Avenue. A world class event that brings the best of the motoring world to the City by the Sea. Spend your days enjoying fine dining, exhibitions of rare and exciting automobiles, seminars, and more. Once the sun goes down, experience exclusive shows, galas, and VIP parties hosted in Gatsby-esque mansions in America's original luxury capital. The week concludes with a centerpiece event, the Audrain Concours d'Elegance. (401) 856-4420; info@audrainconcours.com; www.audrainconcours.com. |
| Boat Tour of Green Jacket Shoal | Check website for times | Providence River Boat Company, 101 Dyer Street. Join us as we welcome David Robinson, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, back again for a 75-minute exploration of the Providence waterways and Green Jacket Shoal. Here, David has found the remains of a historical floating dry dock and twenty-six wooden-hulled vessels, deemed "Rhode Island's largest ship graveyard" and a reminder of the industrial fervor that transformed Providence into a thriving commercial waterfront. David's lecture on, and experience with, Green Jacket Shoal is fascinating and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard again this season! We sold out quickly last year, so reserve your seats soon! Tickets $43-$45. (401) 580-BOAT, www.providenceriverboat.com. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
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| Newport History Walking Tours | Check website for times | Various venues. Explore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. (401) 841-8770; www.newporthistorytours.org. |
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| Newport Foodies Stroll | Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30am | Meet Tom and Sue, your tour guides, in front of the wave statue/sculpture at the intersection of America's Cup and Memorial Boulevard. Sample the best from local eateries, meet the chefs, and learn the rich history of Newport on this one-and-three-quarters mile stroll. You will learn about the "City by the Sea," as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. Adults (13+), $88; children (12 and under), $37; tours are not handicap accessible; water, sunscreen, and disposable rain ponchos provided. www.newportfoodiesstroll.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
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| 32nd Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival | 11am-5pm | Bowen's Wharf, 13 Bowen's Wharf. Food! Food! Food! Area seafood restaurants serve up their most outstanding dishes. The festival offers a smorgasbord of seafood, plus kid-friendly dishes, baked goods, cider, and hot and cold beverages. Non-stop live music by local bands. Face painting, games, and other fun children's activities. Free admission, rain or shine. (401) 849-2120; mjg@bowenswharf.com; www.bowenswharf.com. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Open House Tours | 11am-3pm | Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead. If you haven't visited lately, there is a new exhibit in the train depot building, as well as a display in the main house that showcases some of the history of Smithfield. $8 donation requested; children always free. (401) 231-7363; www.smithapplebyhouse.org. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |
| Veteran's Day Ceremony | 11am | By the WWI Doughboy statue at Stone Bridge. Please show your support to our veterans keeping our freedom alive and well! tivertonhistoricalsocy@tivertonhistorical.org; www.tivertonhistorical.org. |
| Providence Gallery Night | 5-9pm | Various venues. Register for a free tour or visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites on your own. Free parking at select locations. (401) 484-0726; gallerynight.prov@gmail.com; www.gallerynight.org. |
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| Rhode Island Red Food Tours | 12-3:30pm | Choose from two different walking tours, each featuring a selection of tasting locations and alcohol pairings. Learn about important historical sites, cultural folklore, and Rhode Island's architecture along the way. Reservations required. (866) 736-6343; info@riredfoodtours.com; www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com. |
| Newport Gallery Night | 5-8pm | 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. (401) 935-8591; info@newportgalleries.org; www.newportgalleries.org. |