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Through early July - Pick Your Own Blueberries
Middletown: 8:00am-7:00pm at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown. For more information and their market hours see sweetberryfarmri.com

Saturdays and Wednesdays, June through Oct. - Middletown & Newport: The Aquidneck Grower's Market
Saturdays (June 4- October 29) 9am to 1pm, 909 East Main Rd (Rte 138) in Middletown (at Newport Vineyards & Winery). 401-848-0099 AND Wednesdays (June 8 - October 26) 2pm to 6pm, Memorial Boulevard between Thames & Bellevue, Newport. For more information on RI's Farmer's Markets check the RI Division of Agriculture/DEM website.

Thursdays, June through Oct. 27 - Middletown: The Island Farmers Market
2pm to 6pm at Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Road Middletown. The market will include, Aquidneck Honey, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, flowers, lobsters and more. Also new this year - Bravo WoodFired Pizza and Reynolds Barn Goat Cheese. For more information call 441-4317 or email,

Saturdays, through Sept. - Portsmouth: Newport International Polo Series
Generally a 5pm start Saturdays. Glen Farm is on Rt 138 in Portsmouth. See the web site for more information.

JULY

Tuesday evenings, through Sept 27 - Newport: Yoga in the Park at Ballard Park
6:00-7:30 pm in Ballard Park. Tuesday EveningsYoga class covering breathing, warm-up, basic postures and relaxation for all levels. Those interested should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Class is in the quarry meadow. Use Hazard Road entrance. $10 per person. Friends of Ballard Park. Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

Through Columbus Day - Newport: Fort Adams Guided Tours Open for the Season
from 10 am-4pm. Tours depart from the Fort Adams Gift Shop daily, weather permitting, every hour on the hour from May 21st through Columbus Day (Oct. 10, 2011). View the officer's quarters, explore the underground listening tunnels and climb the rampart walls to breathtaking views of Newport Harbor. For more information visit www.fortadams.org or call 841-0707

Through Labor Day Sept. 5 - Newport: The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium Open
open daily 10-4 through Labor Day. The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium located at Easton's Beach in Newport is an interactive marine science learning center offering educational programs and activities for school groups, families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay. General admission is $6 / FREE for Save The Bay members and children under 4.

July 7, 14, 22 - Newport: newportFILM OUTDOORS Summer Line-Up - FREE Cinema Under the Stars
          Experience independent cinema under the stars during the short-lived but warm and wonderful nights of summer in new england. We will bring fresh narratives and documentaries to be experienced amongst Aquidneck Island's bounty of beautiful outdoor spaces: thriving nature preserves, sprawling ocean-front lawns, elegant mansion gardens, public parks and working farms are just a sampling of our special outdoor screening venues. • "doors" open at 7:15 pm for July outdoor screenings, 6:30 for August outdoor screenings and 6:15 for September outdoor screenings. Sundown occurs between 8:15 - 8:35 in July, 7:45 - 8:05 in August and 7:20 in september. • the rain venue for all screenings, except July 7th, will be the Casino Theater, 9 freebody street, Newport. Rain contingency plan will be called on newportfilm.com by 4pm, day of screening.
JULY:
                   Thursday, July 7 - LIFE IN A DAY, Queen Anne Square @ Trinity Church (next to Starbucks in Downtown Newport) - FREE, Bring a Picnic. The rain date for the july 7th screening in Queen Anne Square will be monday, July 11th.
                   Thursday, July 14 - BUCK, Newport Polo Grounds, Glen Farm, Portsmouth - FREE, Bring a Picnic
Bonus OUTDOOR Screening... Friday July 22nd @ Sunset THE SWELL SEASON at International Tennis Hall of Fame, Grass Courts. TICKETS $10; Note: no glass, high heels or chairs allowed on grass courts at hall of fame for july 22nd screening
AUGUST:
                   Thursday, August 4 - PAGE ONE: A YEAR INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES, McAuley Hall Lawn on Newport's Beautiful Cliff Walk, Salve Regina University - FREE, Bring a Picnic. Note: arrive early for the august 4th OUTDOOR screening at the cliff walk's mcauley lawn! The arts and cultural alliance of newport county's BridgeFest will be sending some live, pre-screening musical entertainment! Begins at 6:30pm.
                   Thursday, August 11 - FILM TBD, Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown - FREE, Bring a Picnic
SEPTEMBER:
                   Thursday, September 1 - THE LAST MOUNTAIN, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown - FREE, Bring a Picnic

July 20 - Newport: Jenkins Construction presents A Concert by The Toe Jam Puppet Band in Ballard Park
10 am to 11 am. Offering a special brand of hands-on children's entertainment, the Toe Jam Puppet Band encourages kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with an unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry and story telling. The concert is in the nature preserve's Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass — bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Parking is available in the Rogers High School parking lot. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

July 20 - Newport: Jenkins Construction presents A Concert by The Foreverly Brothers in Ballard Park
6:30 to 8:00 pm. House band at The Clarke Cooke House, the Foreverly Brothers plays the music of the Baby Boomers Generation -- everything from the Everly Brothers to The Allman Brothers. Featuring Frank Piccirilli on guitar and vocals, George D. Lorenzo on guitar and Jon Litwin on bass. Seating is on the grass — bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Parking is available in the Rogers High School parking lot. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

July 21 - Newport: Rough Point After Dark - Surf Fest
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue. Doris Duke was an avid surfer and learned from the best - the celebrated Duke Kahanamoku. Come see her 1960 Velzy surfboard and learn about the sport's history from surfing legend Sid Abruzzi of Water Brothers (www.originalwaterbrothers.com). Kevin Cunningham, founder and designer of Spirare Surfboards (www.SpirareSurfboards.com), will discuss his innovative, eco-friendly boards. Enjoy classic footage of Newport surfers in action. Enter raffles for lessons and equipment. There will also be a cash bar and music. Admire stylish 20th-century sportswear and vintage sports equipment in the 2011 exhibit Dressed to Play: The Sporty Style of Doris Duke, open during After Dark events. Surfing film at the Jane Pickens Theater, July 28. The admission cost is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For questions contact or (401) 846-4152

July 27 - Newport: Diversity Training Seminar for Managers
9 am until 5 pm held at the St. Clare Home*, 309 Spring Street across from the Newport Public Library. Gail Cavanaugh's Communication Solutions will hold a Diversity Training Seminar for multinational managers and employers of English Speakers of other languages. No parking is allowed on the premises. Street parking is available. Lectures, workshops, and discussions, will be used to bring an awareness to managers of the effects that globalization has had on the workforce and how managers can prepare themselves to embrace the changes. The fee for the seminar is $75.00 and interested parties may R.S.V.P. at 401-835-8268 and make your payments at the website. Refreshments will be served. *Please note that the St. Clare Home is the venue for the event only and does not necessarily endorse the views of the attendees or planners of the seminar.

July 27, August 31, September 28, October 26 - Portsmouth: Windmill Wednesday
4:00-6:00 pm. Ongoing tours the last Wednesday of the month. Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? Now is your chance! Explore how this amazing machine works and learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting hands-on activities for kids. $5 per person, children under 5 free. Please note: Windmill will not be in full operation due to safety and preservation concerns. www.newportrestoration.org/visit/prescott_farm/

July 27 - Newport: PM Musical Picnics at The Newport Art Museum
          The Newport Art Museum’s summer music series, PM Musical Picnics, is back, sponsored by NewportFed. The series has been a favorite al fresco entertainment deal for locals and tourists since 1994. PM Musical Picnics are held once a month on the grounds of the Museum's historic Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, in the early evening hours beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $5 for individual Museum members, $10 for individual non-members, $10 for member households, and $15 for non-member households. No advance reservations. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200 for general information. Please – no pets.
          Guests may choose to purchase a picnic from Newport Wine Cellar and Le Petit Gourmet. For $25, guests will receive a cheese plate with dried fruit and nuts, sliced baguette, and a split of red or white wine (or sparkling water). Ten percent of the proceeds benefit the Newport Art Museum. Picnics may be picked up at 24 Bellevue Avenue. Guests should call 24 hours in advance to order - (401) 619-3966.
           PM MUSICAL PICNICS SUMMER LINE-UP:
July 27 (Rain date: August 13) - Fran Curley Jazz Ensemble: Guests are invited to sit back and enjoy relaxing jazz beats and rhythms that will create just the right mood for an enjoyable summer's evening.
August 17 (Rain date: August 24) - The Ravers: The Newport Art Museum will be hosting the real reggae sound of The Ravers, a group that has been rocking the Newport music scene for over 20 years.

July 28- Newport: Lecture: Highlights of the Collection
11:00 a.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue. Charles J. Burns, Associate Curator for Research, The Preservation Society... In honor of the Preservation Society's participation in the Yale University Rhode Island Furniture Project, a comprehensive survey of Colonial and Federal Rhode Island furniture in private and public collections, Charles J. Burns will present a lecture on select pieces from the collection at Hunter House, together with rarely seen vintage photographs of the house in the 19th and 20th centuries before its restoration.
Admission: Preservation Society members free, General admission $5. Advance registration requested. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

July 29 - 31 - Newport: Newport Folk Festival
Fort Adams St. Park & other venues, see the site for schedules and performers: www.newportfolkfest.net

July 30 - Newport: St. John's Annual Summer Fair & Dinner Under the Stars
Fair hours are 10 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine. Followed by Free Organ concert at 6 PM and Dinner Under the Stars at 7 PM on the church grounds. St. John's, 61 Poplar Street, Newport. Lots of good food, great auction items including vintage wines, gift certificates, tickets and services, clothing tag sale, baked goods, good jewelry, and book sale. Dinner cost is $25. Corner of Washington and Poplar Street on "The Point". Call 401-848-2561 or visit www.saintjohns-newport.org for more info/dinner tickets.

Saturdays, through Sept. - Portsmouth: Newport International Polo Series
Generally a 5pm start Saturdays. Glen Farm is on Rt 138 in Portsmouth. See the web site for more information.

AUGUST

August 1 - 4 - Newport: Bridgefest -a four day event of live local music
Bridgefest is a four day event of live local music - at a variety of venues throughout Newport County. Come out an support your local musicians by watching their performances - all details listed on www.newportbridgefest.com. Organized by Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County

August 2 - Newport: The John Grenville Winslow Lecture: An Evening with Noel Coward
8:00 p.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue. David Garrard Lowe and Bobby Nesbitt... A witty celebration of the life and music of the English playwright, composer, and actor Noel Coward. His personal style featuring silk dressing gowns and long cigarette holders, together with his delicious wit, made Coward one of the icons of chic glamour in the decades between the First and Second World Wars. Coward's style was accompanied by a formidable talent, which produced matchless plays such as Private Lives and Blithe Spirit, memorable films like Brief Encounter and In Which We Serve, as well as unforgettable songs including A Room with a View and Mad Dogs and Englishmen. This entertainment, conceived and written by David Garrard Lowe, will include narration and images of Coward by Mr. Lowe, and renditions of his songs by the noted cabaret singer Bobby Nesbitt. A reception will follow the lecture. Admission: Preservation Society members $30, General admission $40. Advance registration required. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

August 4 & 11 - Newport: newportFILM OUTDOORS Summer Line-Up - FREE Cinema Under the Stars
          Experience independent cinema under the stars during the short-lived but warm and wonderful nights of summer in new england. We will bring fresh narratives and documentaries to be experienced amongst Aquidneck Island's bounty of beautiful outdoor spaces: thriving nature preserves, sprawling ocean-front lawns, elegant mansion gardens, public parks and working farms are just a sampling of our special outdoor screening venues. • "doors" open at 6:30 for August outdoor screenings and 6:15 for September outdoor screenings. Sundown occurs between 7:45 - 8:05 in August and 7:20 in september. • the rain venue for all screenings will be the Casino Theater, 9 freebody street, Newport. Rain contingency plan will be called on newportfilm.com by 4pm, day of screening.
AUGUST:
                   Thursday, August 4 - PAGE ONE: A YEAR INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES, McAuley Hall Lawn on Newport's Beautiful Cliff Walk, Salve Regina University - FREE, Bring a Picnic. Note: arrive early for the august 4th OUTDOOR screening at the cliff walk's mcauley lawn! The arts and cultural alliance of newport county's BridgeFest will be sending some live, pre-screening musical entertainment! Begins at 6:30pm.
                   Thursday, August 11 - FILM TBD, Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown - FREE, Bring a Picnic
SEPTEMBER:
                   Thursday, September 1 - THE LAST MOUNTAIN, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown - FREE, Bring a Picnic

August 5, 6 & 7 - Newport: Newport Jazz Festival
Various venues see the site for schedules and performers. www.newportjazzfest.net

August 8 - Newport: Mad Hatter Iced Tea Party Monday in Ballard Park
4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of iced teas in between playing croquet making your own crazy hat and participating in the Alice in Wonderland-themed Scavenger Hunt along the trails of Ballard Park. Enter at Hazard Road. Tickets - adults $20; children 3 $10; under 3 free. Friends of Ballard Park

August 9 - Middletown: Family Fun Nights 2011 at the Krupowicz Planetarium
Krupowicz Planetarium at J.H. Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. Take a trip to the stars! What is in the sky tonight? Journey to the Stars Full Dome Show. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Doors open at 6:30pm. Price: $3.00 per person/$2.00 children under 8 (no one under age 4). No reservations – first come, first served!!! Seating Capacity – 60 people. Take a trip to the stars! Explore the cosmos and unravel the mysteries of the universe with a different theme each month. A variety of family fun activity stations available 30 minutes prior to the start of the planetarium show! For more information see the web site.

August 10 - Newport: Movies on the Rocks: "The Wizard of Oz" in Ballard Park
at dusk. Kansas girl Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel. Dorothy joins the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure down the Yellow Brick Road to persuade the Wizard to help her find her way home. Rated G; 102 minutes; 1939. Movies are shown in the Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass. Films begin at dusk. Picnic dinners welcome. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park. Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

August 17 - Newport: PM Musical Picnics at The Newport Art Museum
          The Newport Art Museum’s summer music series, PM Musical Picnics, is back, sponsored by NewportFed. The series has been a favorite al fresco entertainment deal for locals and tourists since 1994. PM Musical Picnics are held once a month on the grounds of the Museum's historic Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, in the early evening hours beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $5 for individual Museum members, $10 for individual non-members, $10 for member households, and $15 for non-member households. No advance reservations. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200 for general information. Please – no pets.
          Guests may choose to purchase a picnic from Newport Wine Cellar and Le Petit Gourmet. For $25, guests will receive a cheese plate with dried fruit and nuts, sliced baguette, and a split of red or white wine (or sparkling water). Ten percent of the proceeds benefit the Newport Art Museum. Picnics may be picked up at 24 Bellevue Avenue. Guests should call 24 hours in advance to order - (401) 619-3966.
           PM MUSICAL PICNICS SUMMER LINE-UP:
August 17 (Rain date: August 24) - The Ravers: The Newport Art Museum will be hosting the real reggae sound of The Ravers, a group that has been rocking the Newport music scene for over 20 years.

August 17 - Newport: Movies on the Rocks: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" in Ballard Park
at dusk. Pure of heart Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) along with four grossly gluttonous girls and boys win the opportunity to tour eccentric recluse Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) magical candy factory and the chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic. One-by-one, the children are undone by their own greed as the group sails down chocolate rivers and becomes part of Wonkavision until only Charlie is left to claim a prize even more grand than a lifetime of chocolate. Rated G; 100 minutes; 1971. Movies are shown in the Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass. Films begin at dusk. Picnic dinners welcome. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park. Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

August 18 - Newport: Lecture: The Vanderbilts at Blenheim
11:00 a.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue. Paul F. Miller, Curator, The Preservation Society... The transformation of the early 18th century state rooms at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire seat of the Dukes of Marlborough, undertaken by the Ninth Duke of Marlborough and his American wife, Consuelo Vanderbilt, is a subject shrouded in mystery and misconception. Mr. Miller will discuss the reasons for the redecoration and reveal the major players in this re-gilding of one of Britain's most celebrated stately homes. Admission: Preservation Society members free, General admission $5. Advance registration requested. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

August 19 & 20 - Newport: Newport Mansions Stores Warehouse Sale
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Preservation Society of Newport County's Warehouse, 315 Third Street, Newport.Our annual warehouse clearance; enjoy 50% to 75% off books, decorative accessories, jewelry, gardening items, and children's merchandise.

August 24 - Newport: Movies on the Rocks: "Shrek" in Ballard Park
at dusk. Beautiful princesses, handsome princes, witches, ogres, and fire-breathing dragons turn up in almost every fairy tale. They're all in this computer-animated adventure, but their roles, and the surprising plot twists, are anything but expected in this fun adaptation of the children's book by William Steig. Rated PG; 89 minutes; 2000. Movies are shown in the Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass. Films begin at dusk. Picnic dinners welcome. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

August 27 & 28 - Newport: Newport Arts Festival
Held at Newport Yachting Center; Sat. 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; admission is $8. Experience the excitement of Newport Arts Festival - Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport's scenic waterfront. View the work of select regional and national artists, including wearable art, wood and glass work, paintings, photography, pottery and more. Enjoy acclaimed live music from bluegrass to jazz, plus children's entertainment and activities to spark young imaginations. Savor our chowder, raw bar, panini, dessert crepes and more delicous summertime favorites at the festival cafe. All proceeds benefit Middletown-based nonprofit agency, Looking Upwards, in supporting people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. www.newportartsfestival.com

August 31, September 28, October 26 - Portsmouth: Windmill Wednesday
4:00-6:00 pm. Ongoing tours the last Wednesday of the month. Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? Now is your chance! Explore how this amazing machine works and learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting hands-on activities for kids. $5 per person, children under 5 free. Please note: Windmill will not be in full operation due to safety and preservation concerns. www.newportrestoration.org/visit/prescott_farm/

SEPTEMBER

Saturdays, through Sept. - Portsmouth: Newport International Polo Series
Generally a 5pm start Saturdays. Glen Farm is on Rt 138 in Portsmouth. See the web site for more information.

Thursdays, June through Oct. 27 - Middletown: The Island Farmers Market
2pm to 6pm at Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Road Middletown. The market will include, Aquidneck Honey, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, flowers, lobsters and more. Also new this year - Bravo Wood FIred Pizza and Reynolds Barn Goat Cheese. For more information call 441-4317 or email,

Sept. 1 - Newport: newportFILM OUTDOORS Summer Line-Up - FREE Cinema Under the Stars
Experience independent cinema under the stars during the short-lived but warm and wonderful nights of summer in new england. We will bring fresh narratives and documentaries to be experienced amongst Aquidneck Island's bounty of beautiful outdoor spaces: thriving nature preserves, sprawling ocean-front lawns, elegant mansion gardens, public parks and working farms are just a sampling of our special outdoor screening venues. • "doors" open at 6:15 for September outdoor screenings. Sundown occurs approx. 7:20 in September. • the rain venue for all screenings will be the Casino Theater, 9 freebody street, Newport. Rain contingency plan will be called on newportfilm.com by 4pm, day of screening.
SEPTEMBER:
Thursday, September 1 - THE LAST MOUNTAIN, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown - FREE, Bring a Picnic

September 17 - Newport: 5th Annual Molly Finn Battle of the Bands in Ballard Park
2:00 to 7:00 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, September 18). Friends of Ballard Park An all age event featuring local, talented, young musicians competing for recording time and concerts at local venues. Bands interested in entering the competition should visit www.ballardpark.org to download an entry form. FREE. Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

Sept. 23 - 25 - Newport: Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
8:00 p.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue and Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue. eld in one of the most spectacular settings in America, this event has quickly taken its place among the most anticipated food and wine events in the country. This remarkable weekend experience features a gala celebration at Rosecliff, two days of Grand Tasting at Marble House with hundreds of wines from around the world, wine seminars, fabulous food, and cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs. More information and tickets at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000.

Sept. 28 - Newport: Study Day: Masterpieces and Master Craftsmen of 18th Century Newport
10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Guild Hall, Poplar Street.
• Dennis Carr, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Art of the Americas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Brock Jobe, Professor of American Decorative Arts, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
• Patricia E. Kane, Friends of American Arts Curator of American Decorative Arts, Yale University Art Gallery
• Gerald W.R. Ward, Katharine Lane Weems Senior Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Art of the Americas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Newport craftsmen made the city into a vibrant center of furniture design and production in the 18th century. Generations of artisans were part of Newport's general artistic flowering in the Colonial Era, when the city was among the leading commercial and artistic cities in British North America. Their creations in the finest woods have become legendary in the history of American decorative arts. The important collections of Newport furniture in the Nichols-Wanton-Hunter House have been included in the Rhode Island Furniture Archive at the Yale University Art Gallery, a web-based resource on furniture and furniture making in Rhode Island from the time of the first European colonization in 1636 through the early 19th century. Join leading scholars of American furniture as they examine Rhode Island's remarkable heritage in furniture production and trade.
This program is made possible in part by a generous grant from The Americana Foundation. Admission: Preservation Society members $15, General admission $20. Advance registration requested. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

September 28, October 26 - Portsmouth: Windmill Wednesday
4:00-6:00 pm. Ongoing tours the last Wednesday of the month. Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? Now is your chance! Explore how this amazing machine works and learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting hands-on activities for kids. $5 per person, children under 5 free. Please note: Windmill will not be in full operation due to safety and preservation concerns. www.newportrestoration.org/visit/prescott_farm/