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A celebration of wine, history, food and fun at the vineyard
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26 th Annual Restoration Celebration this Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the … more
Imago presents Atwater-Donnelly Trio for Mother's Day performance
This Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother's Day with a folk and dance performance with the Atwater-Donnelly Trio at Imago Gallery!  This group provides a unique and thrilling blend of traditional … more
Screening of Girls State film and post-film conversation at Casino Theatre
This Thursday, May 9th, newportFILM presents a screening of "Girls State," an Apple Original Film, which asks the question - What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A … more
The annual plant sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden takes place over three days this weekend.
Green Animals opens for the season with three-day plant sale
The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, … more
The new playground along Turnpike Avenue is making speedy progress and expected to open in grand fashion on Saturday, June 1
Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground
PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new playground on Turnpike Avenue. The Four Hearts … more
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Mother’s Day Market is Sunday in Tiverton
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market hosts its fourth annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market this Sunday, May 12, offering a unique morning out for moms and their families. More than 50 vendors … more
Stone Church Coffee House to present Ruta Beggars
Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes The Ruta Beggars, who combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies and fiery instrumentals. … more
Antiques Appraisal Day is on Saturday
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will host three appraisers from Bruneau & Co., who will offer verbal appraisals of antique furniture, glassware, china, artwork, textiles, … more
Learn about honeybees and pollinators
Beekeeper Ed Karle is the speaker at the next Bosworth Lecture. Learn why humans need bees, the greater benefits of honey bees and other pollinators, the challenges faced by beekeepers, ways to help … more
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo around the world, will speak at Roger Williams University on May 15.
First American woman to sail solo around world to speak at RWU
After sailing 30,000 miles and spending 130 days alone at sea, Cole Brauer made history on March 7, 2024. On May 15, she'll share stories about her journey at Roger Williams University. more
Coffee and Cars at Fort Adams on Sunday
The Audrain Auto Museum hosts a “Cars & Coffee” event this Sunday, May 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fort Adams State Park. Learn more about the organization here: … more
Volunteers welcome to join Butts Hill cleanup
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to its Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 4. (Rain date May 5th). Cleanup starts at 9 a.m. and goes on until 1 p.m. Come anytime. … more
Spring Festival promises food and drink, Star Wars and grape-stomping
Newport Vineyards and its guests will raise their glasses to spring with the 21st annual Spring Festival. Guests can enjoy tastings from wine and beer bars, live music, bites from their kitchens, … more
Step back in time with guided tours of Lippitt House Museum
One of the few historical homes in Providence that you can go inside and explore, Lippitt House Museum, is launching its 2024 tour season. Nestled on the East Side of Providence, Lippitt House stands … more
Looking ahead: Newport Flower Show: "At Home" coming in June
The 2024 Newport Flower Show will be back at Rosecliff, its original home, with the theme of “At Home” – celebrating the variety of florals and horticulture that we enjoy in our own … more
Jane's Walk Newport arrives for first ever festival
Center Aquidneck is presenting the first annual Jane’s Walk Newport Festival on May 4th and 5th. Jane’s Walk is an international movement of free, neighbor-led walking conversations … more
Jane’s Walk returns to Providence for its 10th year
Jane’s Walk, a weekend of free, community-led walks, is celebrating its 10th year in Providence! Multiple walks will take place Friday-Sunday, May 3, 4, and 5, throughout the city.  … more
Farmers Market is back outdoors
The year-round Mount Hope Farm farmers market is back outsdie, in the South Pasture in southern Bristol, every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, … more
Newport String Quartet performs in Newport and Little Compton this weekend
The Newport String Project presents the fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, April 27th at Colony House in Newport, and Sunday, April 28th at United Congregational … more
Stone Soup Coffeehouse presents a split bill - Sam Robbins and Undercover Cameo
Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer-songwriter." A Nashville-based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer-songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a … more
Newport Classical announces spring community concerts
This Sunday, April 28, Newport Classical kicks off its Spring Community Concert series with Empire Wild, who will be performing at Newport Craft Brewing.  Empire Wild brings a genre-bending … more
Green Market by Folk Vintage at the Parlor Newport
This Saturday, April 27, Folk Vintage will be hosting a Green Market at the Parlor Newport, featuring over twenty local vendors! Handmade goods, sustainable fashion, and so much more will be … more
The day also will feature a food pop-up with Guetty Antiste of Empanada Assassin.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at over 900 indie bookstores across the country on Saturday, April 27. Ink Fish Books at 488 Main St., Warren, is a woman-owned … more
'Proudly We Sing' with the Navy Choristers on Friday
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present “Proudly We Sing.” The active and retired military service members and their families perform a repertoire … more
Orchestra performs spring concert Sunday in East Providence
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra’s spring concert features Brahms’ ‘Schicksalslied’, Op. 54 and ‘Nänie’, Op. 82, featuring Coro Amante with … more
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