Calendar of Events
July 2010
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Thursday, July 1, The America's Cup Returns to Newport! as part of an East Coast tour starting at the White House on Tuesday, June 29, followed by an appearance on the "Today" Show in New York on Wednesday, then a Thursday visit to Newport. A "Cup Victory Luncheon" will be held at historic Fort Adams to benefit Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s non-profit, public sailing center. A highlight of the day will be BMW ORACLE Racing’s presentation to Rhode Island-area junior sailors, free of charge, at Fort Adams following the luncheon. The presentations will be emceed by Tom Ehman (USA), BMW ORACLE Racing External Affairs and former Newport resident, and include design coordinator Ian Burns (AUS), sailing team member Brad Webb (NZL), and design team member and Newport-area native Scott Ferguson (USA).that planners hope will serve as a prime opportunity to showcase the state’s enthusiasm for bringing the Cup back to our city. Other celebrations planned at Fort Adams and various sailing groups.
Friday, July 3, 6:00 to 9"00 p.m., Opening Reception of Landscapes . Seascapes . and Architecture at Isherwood Gallery, 38 Bellevue Avenue. Newport. Awards at 8:00 p.m. Judged by distinguished juror Morton Sacks, Professor Emeritus of Art, Boston University College of Fine Arts. On View June 30 through September 19. For information, go to www.isherwoodgallery.com, or call 401.699.2276
Saturday, July 4, 2010; 10:30am-12:30pm, Architectural Parade and Declaration Re-enactment, Washington Square, Newport. Open to the public. Fireworks over Newport Harbor, 9:15.
Monday, July 5 - 11 Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, The International Tennis Hall of Fame presents exciting pro tennis returning to Newport. Festivities begin with Qualifying Rounds & Family Weekend on July 3-4. July 10 Class of 2010 Induction. Seven tennis legends receive the highest honor available in the game For further information, go to www.tennisfame.com, or call 866-914-FAME (3263)
Thursday, July 8th, 2010, 9:00am-11:00am The Angela Moore Fashion Show and Champagne Breakfast, a day of fundraising and style at at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport. Guest appearances by Bud Collins and NBC 10 sports anchor Frank Carpano. Tickets are $80, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Tennis Hall of Fame. Available at www.tennisfame.com or call 401-849-6053.
Thursday, July 8, A Passage to India,6:30-7:30 pm 7:45-9:00 pm Dinner/Program/Live Auction 9:00-11:30 p.m. Newport Hospital’s 2010 Summer Benefit at Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Dancing to Bob Hardwick Orchestra Tickets start at $350; Individual and Corporate Sponsorships are also available. Black tie or festive Indian attire, saris encouraged! To benefit Newport Hospital’s Interventional Radiology Program. Contact Lianne Pinheiro at 401.845.1619, or email lpinheiro1@lifespan.org. Tickets may also be ordered on-line at www.newporthospital.org
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6:30p. m. - 8:00 p.m., Mark Quinn Concert. He will play originals plus covers ranging from Beatles to Led Zeppelin at Ballard Park A Berklee College of Music grad, poet, and Newporter,n with other Newport musicians. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to performance to ensure a play to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. FREE.
Saturday, July 10, 6:00 p.m. to – midnight, IYRS 13th Annual Summer Gala, "Old School, New School, Our School".
IYRS Restoration Hall will again be transformed into an elegant setting for the school's 13th Annual Summer Gala. At IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport. Gala is co-chaired by three generations of the same sailing family, including Nancy Hazlehurst Deutsch, her father Tom Hazlehurst, and her son Alex Hazlehurst Hood Celebrates the past, present, and future eras of boating. Live and silent auctions . Two levels of tickets available: 6 pm – midnight, for a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing, for $300; or 9 pm – midnight for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, silent auction, and dancing, for $100. For further information go to
www.iyrs.org, or call 401-848-5777, ext 217
Saturday, July 10, 6:30 pm The Japan Craze Dinner Dance honoring Mr. and Mrs. James J. Coleman, Jr. at the Newport Art Museum. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, $350 and up. 9:00 pm dessert and dancing, $100. Reservations required. Tickets: Larry Bacon, 401-848-8200 x 109
Sunday, July 11, 8:00 p.m. Jazz legend B.B. King Benefit Concert
for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. At the Newport Yachting Center, America's Cup Avenue, Newport. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14 at 10 a.m. Member Pre-Sale Begins on Tuesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. One of B.B. King’s legendary “Lucille” guitars will be auctioned during the concert to benefit the ITHF. For information, go to Tickets are $50, $65, and $100. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call the Newport Yachting Center at (401) 846-1600 or visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com.
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 10:00 a.,m. to 3:00 p.,m., 2010, Civil War Living History Weekend at Fort Adams,90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. Events include re-enactments of assaults on Fort Adams and recreations of the daily lives of soldiers living during the Civil War. Visitors can learn about daily family life, military tactics and more from the 200 re-enactors from the region and elsewhere. Period-correct court marshals, medical demonstrations, historic displays and battles. A dmission: $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-17; $25 family (admission two adults and up to four children). For information, go to www.fortadams.org.
Sunday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Gala Opening Reception, Exhibition and Sale to benefit Historic New England, at William Vareika Fine ARts Ltd, 212 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. $75 per person, make check payable to Historic New England.
Sunday, July 11, 2:00 p.m., Moses Michael Hays Day Parade, A special commemoration of the brave stand of one early Newport resident for civil rights. Newport historical organizations, local dignitaries, Masons, and members of the public will gather to celebrate the 234th anniversary of the first stand for “religious equality before the law” in the newly-formed United States. Parade led by Masons and a short historical presentation at the Colony House will be followed by Q&A sessions with historians. Parade through the Old Quarter: from Redwood Library to the Old Jewish Colonial Burial Ground, back to Church Street, down to Division Street, through Patriots Park and down to the Colony House. 3:00 pm: Colony House, presentation (in open Masonic meeting), exhibit, historian’s chat. More information is available at the Loeb Visitors Center at Touro Synagogue or via email(david.kleiman@heritagemuse.com) or phone 917. 575.9633.
Monday, July 12,11:30 a.m., 8th Annual Aquidneck Land Trust Golf Tournament, at Newport National Golf Course, an ALT conserved property. The tournament will kick off with registration and lunch at the format will be Best Ball of foursome, net and gross, with a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Immediately following the golf, ALT will host a cocktail and awards reception with presentation of awards to the day's top teams, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. For more information on the tournament or registration contact Courtney Huth at chuth@ailt.org or 401.849.2799 x 18
Tuesday, July 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Top of Newport Wine Event to benefit Child & Family Services. At the Hotel Viking, One Bellevue aAvenue. Celebrate Summer in Newport with spectacular views and great vintages.
$25 per person. Call 401-848-4123 to reserve and make payment
Thursday, July 15, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.m , Art Opening and Reception, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Audrain Building, 226 Bellevue Avenue. Pintings by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Pieter Roos, and Jeanne Tangney.For information, go to www.jessicahagen.com, or call 401.836.7682.
Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 to 7:30 pm YOGA IN THE PARK, Ballard Park
Wednesday, July 14, 6:00 to 7:15, ZUMBA WITH ZAIDA, Ballard Park. Classes free. For information, go to www.Ballardpark.org, or e mail friendsofballardpark.org.
Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. - The Great Friends Dance Festival of the Island Moving Company, featuring guest artists. Special Preview Performance July 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25. At the Great Friend Meeting House, 30 Marlborough Street. A unique show every night. An event not to be missed! Additional info at www.islandmovingco.org. Tickets at www.arttixri.com
Thursday, July 15, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., America the Beautiful, Opening Reception at Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design, featuring paintings by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Pieter Roos, and Jeanne Tangney. The Audrain Building, 226 Bellevue, #8m 2nd floor, Newport. Exhibit runs through August 19. For information, go to www.jessicahagen.com, or call 401.849.3271.
Friday, July 16, 6:30p.m., 27th Annual Black Ships Festival Gala Presented by The Japan-America Society of Rhode Island, at Rosecliff, Newport. Honoring Black Ships Festival and the Sister City relationship between Newport and Shimoda, Formal gala and sit down dinner honoring the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa . Enjoy a unique evening fusing Japanese and American culture. Music, dancing, a Martini Bar, an Open Bar, and delectable food . Breaking of the Ceremonial Sake Drum. 12-piece orchestra and sit -down dinner. $150 per person, Black Tie/Kimonos. For tickets, call 401. 846.2720 or go to For a complete schedule of weekend events, please go to www.blackshipsfestival.com
Friday, July 16, 6:00 to 11:00 p.,m., "AbbonDanza", the Island Moving Company's annual dinner dance, featuring performances of the IMC dance troupe, and a dinner dance and silent and live auctions under a giant tent. Mystery boxes will be sold, all containing prizes, but one with
an enormous prize! Summer cocktail attire. The Quaker Meeting House, Farewell Street, Newport. For information, go to www.Islandmovingcompany.org
Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 6:30 p.m.- 12:00 midnight, performance 9:30 p.m., A Classic Cabaret, The Redwood Library's Annual Summer Gala, Honoring our friend and long-time member and former Trustee, Nuala Pell. Starring Steve Ross and Anna Bergman. At the Redwood, 50 Bellevue Avenue , Newport. For information, go to www.redwoodlibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 4th Annual MOLLY FINN BATTLE OF THE BANDS at Ballard Park, Newport.
BAND LINEUP:
2:15 - 2:45 Compass Band
2:45 - 3:15 East of Eden
3:15 - 3:45 Leave It Blank
3:45 - 4:15 Coda
4:15 - 4:45 Milkbread
4:45 - 5:15 Sidewinder
For information go to www.ballardpark.org, or e mail info@friendsofBallardPark.org.
Thursday, July 22, 6:30p.m.- 8:00p.m., ALN public forum, "Transforming Education in Rhode Island" Ms. Deborah A. Gist, Rhode Island Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Educationent, will provide an overview of the significant progress her Department has made since she began her tenure a year ago. Ms. Gist has been recently recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential People" by Time magazine. To be held the Community College of Rhode Island, 1 John H. Chaffee Boulevard,Newport. For more information or to submit questions which you would like addressed by Ms. Gist, contact: info@livablenewport.com
Friday, July 23, 2010, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 4th Fridays: Live Music at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. A new event geared toward 25-40 year olds, featuring live music, refreshments and a cash bar. Beginning in September, 4th Fridays will take place on the fourth Friday of every month. An opportunity for young professionals to meet their friends after work and unwind over conversation and cocktails in the culturally stimulating setting of the Museum's Griswold House. Different local bands s\each month. The Bob Kendall Band will kick-off the July event. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $8 for non-members (no reservations necessary).
Friday, July 23, 7 pm " Nowhere Boy," outdoor film screening at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Presented by newportFILM. At dusk general lawn seating will begin. Sam Taylor-Woods BAFTA nominated film "Nowhere Boy" is a poignant film that imagines the formative years of John Lennon.(No chairs, high heels or glass is allowed Blankets and picnic suppers fine.) Rain date Sunday, July 25. Tickets are free and will be available through newportFILM's website, www.newportfilm.com, starting on July 15. Space is limited. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. For additional information about this event, please call (401) 469-2784.
Saturday, July 24, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fiesta Verde to benefit the Aquidneck Land Trust, Swan Farm, Wapping road, Portsmouth. For information call Jessica Pohl at 401.849.2799 x18, or email jpohl@ailt.org.
Sunday, July 25, 4:00 p.m., Ecclesia Consort Sings J. S. Bach, Performing the Six "Monumental" Motets of J.S. Bach. At Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport. Concert dedicated to the memory and legacy of Mark. P. Malkovich III, Director of the Newport Music Festival, with whom Ecclesia is proud to have collaborated for five successive seasons.Tickets: $20. Call 401-847-0675
Tuesday, July 27, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Sunset Yappy Hour at the Top of the Hotel Viking, sponsored by The Potter League. Complimentary wine and treats will be served and we ask guests to bring a photo of their pet to enter in our photo contest. Tickets are $20 and can be paid at the door or by calling the Potter League at 846-0592. All proceeds to benefit homeless animals and the Potter League's programs and services.
Thursday, July 29, Museum of Illustration 10th anniversary Dinner-Dance-Benefit Auction and Awards Gala honoring Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Wolfe, and National Arts Council, at the Museum of American Illustration, Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Presentation of the inaugural American Civilization Awards, honoring individuals and institutions who have significantly contributed to our popular culture - our American Civilization. For sponsorship and ticket information 401.851.8949.
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John's on The Point Annual Summer Fair. Rain or shine. Lots of good food, great auction items including vintage wines, gift certificates, and services, clothing tag sale, baked goods, good jewelry, white elephant and book sale. Fun for all ages. Corner of Washington and Poplar Street on "The Point" in Newport. For information, call 401-848-2561
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 7:30pm:, Ensemble Altera, presented by Newport Baroque, with countertenor Christopher Lowrey and soprano Lydia Brotherton at St. Columba's Berkeley Memorial Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, RI. $25 General Admission ($22.50 online), $22.50 Students/Seniors/Military, $10 Ages 6-18. Handicapped accessible. Tickets/directions/parking/info: www.newportbaroque.org, 401-855-3096
AUGUST 2010
Sunday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., A Newport Treasure, annual Fundraiser for the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport. Hors d'oeuvres by Pranzi, music provided by David Manuel.
Wine and Beer, Silent and Live Auctions. $75 per person. For further information, call 401.847.8720, Ext. 100.
Monday, August 2, 2010, 8:00 p.m. The World in Vogue: People, Parties, Places by Hamish Bowles, European Editor at Large for VOGUE magazine. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue. The annual lecture in honor of John Grenville Winslow, Chairman Emeritus of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Recognized as one of the most influential people in the world of fashion and interior design, Hamish Bowles shares his insights on a century in VOGUE, from the most celebrated First Ladies, artists, models, actors and social figures, as captured by leading photographers from Cecil Beaton to Richard Avedon and Annie Leibovitz. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture. Admission: Members $10, general admission $15.Advance registration required. Please call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154
Monday, August 2, 27th Annual Allen H. Chatterton, Jr. Golf Tournament to Benefit the Providence Children's Museum at the Carnegie Abbey Club. Golf, Tennis, Spa, and Dinner. Sponsorship opportunities available. For information call (401) 273-5437 ext. 121.
Wednesday, August 4 · 6:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. MLKCC Summer Jam 2010 featuring the James Montgomery Band. At the Newport Yachting Center. Benefit for the Martin Luther King Community Center at the Newport Yachting Center as part of The Newport Cultural Alliance‘s Bridgefest. Tickets are on sale now at www.newportwaterfrontevents.com. Standard seating is $35; VIP Tickets are $100. "VIP After Party” on the water in the Harborview Tent starting at 9:30 p.m. (admission is included with purchase of VIP Tickets).
August 2 –August 5, 2010, Second Annual BridgeFest, music festival showcasing local musicians, jazz, folk and others. Sponsored by the Newport Arts & Cultural Alliance.Don't skip a beat. Enjoy great local music and musical events throughout the week between the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. For information, go to www.tbridgefest.com
Tuesday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. -- MattFest, at Greenvale Vineyards, Wapping Road, Portsmouth. An afternoon of wine & music by the Dick Lupino Trio., honoring pianist Matthew Quinn, and benefiting the Mat Quinn Scholarship Fund at Rogers High School. Suggested donation $10. Reservations not required.
Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m., Summer Jam 2010 Concert featuring the James Montgomery Band, at the Newport Yachting Center, with invited artists from the Jazz and Folk Festivals. To benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Center. The concert will be followed by a VIP after-party. Tickets $35.00, VIP tickets, $100. For information, go to www.Newportwaterfrontevents.com
Friday, August 6, Surfin' Safari, 7:00 p.m., International Polo Ball, Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport.Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing,Silent & Live Auction benefiting Wounded Warrior Project
Creative Black Tie. Proceeds from the evenings’ fundraising will benefit Wounded Warrior Project, supporting the brave men and women of our armed services. Tickets from $140, patron table available. For information,
call 401-787-1768, or go to www.glenfarm.com, or email agnes@glenfarm.com
Saturday August 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Little Compton Antiques Festival at Sakonnet Vineyards, a Benefit for Preserve Rhode Island. Admissiion $8.00, lunch available.Preview Party and sale on Friday August 6 from 6 - 8pm. Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at door. Includes Saturday admission. For tickets and information, call 508.674.9186 or 401.273.5550, or go to Ferguson.Darruda@comcast.net
Saturday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Bristol Art Museum Fund Raiser at The Carnegie Abbey Club, Portsmouth. Cocktails, dinner and a silent art auction at Carnegie Abbey. The proceeds will benefit the renovation of The Barn in Bristolto be the Museum's permanent home. For reservations, call 401 253-2250
Monday, August 9th from 4 :00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea Party Fundraiser, benefiting Friends of Ballard Park, at the Quarry Meadow of Ballard Park. includes Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt, Hat Making Station, Hat Parade, Silent Auction, Tea Sandwiches, an assortment of iced teas and desserts. Alice in Wonderland garb encouraged! Adults $40; Children 3+ , $10; Under 3 free. Go to
www.ballardpark.org, phone: 401.619.3377
Saturday, August 14th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Opening Reception and Exhibition, Jeremy Miranda, New Works, at Arnold Art Gallery 210 Thames, Newport. For information go to www.arnoldart.com, or call 401.847.2273
Saturday, August 14, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Flaming Circus at Luniverre Gallery, 146 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Wine and cheese, and new "Verressence perfume introduced. Go to www.Luniverre.com
Monday, Aug 16 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 6th Annual Ishi Dojo Youth Center Day in Margaritaville Golf Tournament at The Carnegie Abbey Club, Portsmouth. Registration begins at 11:30 am. A fun filled day of Golf or Spa,lunch,barbecue dinner and raffles all to benefit the Ishi Dojo Youth Center in South Providence; a non-profit organization which offers programs in fitness, nutrition, tutoring, and the cultural arts to boys and girls ages 5-18 years of age. For information, go to www.ishidojo.com
September 2010
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Giorgio Gucci Gala, at the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, New York. Featuring Emperor Brand cognacs. Live auction and raffle. Mr. Gucci will sign certificates of authenticity for every buyer. Tickets are $350 for general admission, $500 for VIP registration. For information and tickets, go to www.emperorauction.com.
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