Summer 2011 Events in Rhode Island
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Events Running All Summer
List of Rhode Island Fire Works Events www.centralrichamber.com/fireworks.htmSouth County Tourism Council Events www.southcountyri.com/ViewEvents.aspx
Newport Walking Tours
Newport Historical Society and Newport Restoration Foundation team up to provide
a wide selection of walking tours with topics like Rum & Revolution, Road to Independence,
Rogues & Scoundrels and The Working Waterfront
Tickets: Sold at Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, (401) 841-8770
Cost: $12/adult, $5 child (12 & under)
Departure Point: Museum & Shop at Brick Market
Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
www.newporthistorytours.org/
Morning Yoga on the Beach
May 28, 29 & 30 June 4, 5, 11, 12 , 18 & 19
Narragansett Town Beach- South
8:00am - 9:00am $11.00 per class
June 25th - September 5th (7 days per week)
Stargazing
Frosty Drew Observatory, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Lane, Charlestown will be open at dusk
on Friday nights for stargazing. Learn about the stars at one of the best dark sky sites
on the east coast. If the sky is cloudy, the Sky Theatre will be open for a discussion
or presentation with our astronomer. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
www.frostydrew.org/observatory/
July Events
thru to July 4, 2011Art Newport: Aboard SeaFair Yacht Newport, RI
Join the first annual Art Newport, a one of a kind event aboard SeaFair,
the mega-yacht venue. This 228-foot, 3,200 ton privately owned yacht is
one of the ten largest in the United States. Groundbreaking in scale,
ingenuity and style, the yacht, which remains dockside during each event,
pairs international fine art glass, paintings, photography, sculpture,
jewelry and collectables with harbor view dining and special events.
During the 10-day fine art exhibition the ship will bring international
dealers from around the world to Newport for the first time.
Location: Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington Street. Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Information: 239-495-2024.
www.expoships.com/
thru July 16
Man of La Mancha
Theatre By The Sea
www.theatrebythesea.com
thru July 24
Lend Me A Tenor
Granite Theatre in Westerly
www.granitetheatre.com/tickets_boxoffice.htm
July 1 thru 23
Happy Days: The Musical
Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston
www.courthousearts.org/theater.cfm?selected=260
July 2 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 8:22 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
July 4th, Mon
Rose Lighthouse Celebrates 4th of July
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Rain or shine.
Bring your appetite and your favorite lawn chair and settle in under the stars
to watch the spectacular Newport Fireworks from Rose Island!
Price includes a real slow- cooked hardwood barbecue feast, lawn games,
Lighthouse tours and boat transport to Rose Island.
Attendance limited to 150 lucky ticket holders.
Call for reservations, 401-847-4242 between 9:00-1:00 M-F.
www.roseislandlighthouse.org/index.html
July 4, Mon
Annual Independence Day Rhode Island Red Chick Hatch
10:00am-2:00pm. South County Museum, Strathmore Street, Narragansett
Come to the Living History Farm to see and hold the answer to the
eternal question - Which came first?
Free admission to all museum exhibits. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call (401) 783-5400, or visit http://www.southcountymuseum.org/
July 8th, 2011 At 8:00 pm
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
8:00 pm Narragansett Town Beach (North)
July 9 thru August 21
Lend Me a Tenor
Newport Playhouse
A world famous tenor is nowhere to be found the evening of the opera's gala opening.
When he finally shows up, drunk, it is too late for any rehearsal. Through a series of mishaps
and impersonators, this comedy spins out of control, both onstage and off. Add two women
to the mix, and the laughs never stop!
www.newportplayhouse.com
July 9 an 10 Sat and Sun
Wickford Art Festival
www.wickfordart.org/festival.htm
Jul 9 and 10, Sat and Sun
Newport Kite Festival
The spray of colors across the sky along Ocean Drive in July at the annual kite festival
is a sight to behold. The air is filled with the sounds of snapping nylon and kite strings
as the kites whip their tails in the sky and the ocean breeze washes your face.
Admission is free. Brenton Point State Park
www.newportkitefestival.com
Jul 14 to Jul 17, Thur thru Sun
Newport Black Ships Festival
A Festival of friendship, arts and culture between Newport and Japan that offers
demonstrations and workshops include origami, sushi-making, martial arts, Taiko drumming,
and traditional tea ceremony.
Call (401) 847-7666 or http://www.newportevents.com/Blackships/main.shtml
July 15th Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Dixie Diehards
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
July 16 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 8:17 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
July 22 - August 13 (Previews July 20 & 21)
Hairspray
Theatre By The Sea
www.theatrebythesea.com
July 22nd Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Black Tie Band
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
July 22-23-24 Fri thru Sun
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival
http://www.wakefieldrotary.com/BalloonFestival.cfm
July 22-24, Fri thru Sat
South County Museum Annual Quilt Show, Narragansett
South County Museum, Strathmore Street. 10:00am–4:00pm.
More than 100 quilts by contemporary artists from around New England. Viewer's Choice balloting.
Admission, $8
www.southcountymuseum.org/
July 22 - 24, Fri - Sun
Hellenic Fest
Greek live music, dancers, food and taverna in downtown Newport.
Corner of Thames & Brewer Streets in front of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church.
Fri and Sat until midnight, Sun unitl 6 PM.
http://www.hellenicfest.org
July 25 and 26, Mon and Tues
Circus Smirkus
Vermont's award-winning international youth circus, is back, continuing a 24-year tradition
of bringing joy and magic to towns all over the Northeast. The show is full of exuberant talent
and dazzling spectacle, with aerials, acrobatics, high wire, juggling, trapeze, clowning,
live music and an array of brilliant costumes.
Circus Smirkus will put up the big tent at the Washington County Fairgrounds,
78 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond, RI 02812. Time: 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
www.smirkus.org/
July 29 thru Aug 28
Close Your eyes And Think Of England
Granite Theatre in Westerly
www.granitetheatre.com/tickets_boxoffice.htm
July 30 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 8:05 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
July 29 and 30, Fri and Sat
Narragansett Blessing of the Fleet
Friday - 10 Mile Road Race 6 PM (Race blocks the entrances to Eastward Look)
Friday and Saturday - Seafood Festival
Saturday - Blessing of the Fleet at Noon in Galilee
www.narragansettri.com/lions/blessingpg1.htm
July 30 and 31, Fri and Sat
Newport Folk Festival
Fort Adams State Park, GATES open at 10am, MUSIC starts at 11:30am
www.newportfolkfest.net/
August Events
Aug 4 thru 27Urinetown Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston
www.courthousearts.org/theater.cfm?selected=261
August 5th Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Avenue A
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
Aug 5, 6, 7 Fri thru Sun
Newport Jazz Festival
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Avenue and Fort Adams State Park,
Ocean Drive. Enjoy the very latest tunes from some giants of jazz!
www.newportjazzfest.net/
Aug 9 thru 14
RI International Film Festival
www.film-festival.org/index07A.htm
August 12th Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Nightlife Orchestra
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
Aug 13 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 7:47 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
Aug 13, 14 Sat Sun
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
mysticchamber.org/?sec=sec&s=44
August 19th Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Dick Wilner's Rockin
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
August 19 - September 4 (Previews August 17 & 18)
The Drowsy Chaperone
Theatre By The Sea
www.theatrebythesea.com
Aug 20, Sat
Rose Lighthouse 28th Annual Clambake
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Rain or shine.
Reserve tickets early as this event with its fantastic spread of classic clambake fare
and live music sells out every year! Price includes clambake, lawn games, Lighthouse tours
nd boat transport to Rose Island. Attendance limited to 150 lucky ticket holders.
Call for reservations, 401-847-4242 between 9:00-1:00 M-F.
www.roseislandlighthouse.org/index.html
Aug 25 thru Oct 9
Let's Murder Marsha
Marsha is a happy housewife who loves reading murder mysteries. She mistakenly overhears
her husband planning her murder, when in face he is planning her birthday surprise!
Add an interior decorator, Marsha's mother, the maid, and a policeman and you have a terrific nonstop comedy!
www.newportplayhouse.com
August 26th Fri
Concert at The Gazebo in Narragansett 6:00pm
Abbey Rhode
www.narragansettri.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
Fall Events
September 3,4 Sat and Sun
Newport Irish Festival
www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/newport-waterfront-irish-festival/overview-newport-waterfront-irish-festival.htm
Sept 9 thru Oct 2
Men Are Dogs
aGranite Theatre in Westerly
www.granitetheatre.com/tickets_boxoffice.htm
Sept 10 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 7:10 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
September 11 Sun
Firm Man Half Iron Triathlon
Narragansett Beach
September (no date yet)
Narragansett End of Summer Festival
Sunset Soiree 5-8 PM Kinney Bungalow
Sept 23 thru 25 Fri thru Sun
2011 Taste of Block Island Weekend
www.blockislandreservations.com/activities/activity/taste-of-block-island-june-4-6-2010/
Sept 24 Sat
Waterfire in Providence
Sundown 6:35 PM Full Fires
http://www.waterfire.org/
Oct 9, Sun
Annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night
The Misquamicut Players re-enact the 1605 trial for treason of Guy Fawkes.
Music, bonfire, dancers, fife and drum, and more.
Rain date October 10. Call (401) 322-1026, or visit the Guy Fawkes Bonfire website for more information.
Andrea Hotel, 89 Atlantic Ave, Misquamicut Beach 7 PM (Free)
www.facebook.com/pages/Guy-Fawkes-Bonfire-Night-Misquamicut-Beach/269656682346
Event Calendars
Visit New EnglandRhode Island Events
www.visitri.com/events.html
Quahog Events
Guide to the Ocean State's history, culture, and quirks.
http://www.quahog.org/calendar/