The Daffodil Festival on Nantucket includes art shows, a pet show, tours, exhibitions, contests, lectures, and, of course, the Garden Club’s annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show. There are activities for all ages, and faithful festival-goers dress up for the occasion and participate enthusiastically. In addition to the Antique Car Parade, window decorating contest, and the […]
A book group especially for art enthusiasts. Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults. We meet monthly, at the Museum and virtually, for discussion, and frequently are joined by the author. This Month we'll be discussing: "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World" by Virginia Postrel We are […]
Free, Fun, Festive and For ALL Join us for a day of family-friendly activities inspired the Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues exhibition. Hands-on art-making, artist demonstrations, drop in educator-led guided tours, scavenger hunts and more. What’s happening, 11 am – 4 pm Collaborative Weaving Join April Artist-in-Residence and Social Fabric exhibiting artist Emma Welty in creating a large […]
Calling all families to the Flower Moon Sleepover Party at Norman Bird Sanctuary! Parents and their brood can camp out under the stars with NBS’ Education Team and discover a whole new world at night! Tonight, we’ll explore what it means to be nocturnal and venture the trails in the dark! Join in for a […]
In time for spring gardening – and Mother’s Day – a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants will be for sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, May 11, 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Floral offerings will include annuals, perennials, lilies, dahlia tubers, geranium standards and hanging flower […]
Embrace Spring with Chamber Music! We’re delighted to welcome the Newport String Project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, back to the galleries for a live chamber music performance – a spirit-lifting celebration of spring featuring music by the much-loved composer W.A. Mozart, rarely heard Dutch composer Henriette Bosmans, and Syrian American composer Kareem Roustom. […]
If five days of wining and dining on an iconic island off the coast of Cape Cod sounds like it might be right up your alley, this one’s for you. The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival is back for its 25th installment this spring with a full roster of happenings including expansive tastings, educational seminars […]
The Newport Out Bookclub is focused on queer literature. It is open to all ages 15+, free of charge! Not only do we read, but we also do creative writing and other artistic endeavors. The Newport Out Bookclub is a safe space for all! _____________________________________________________ Thank you for following Newport Living and Lifestyles Showcasing Entrepreneurs, […]
A book group especially for art enthusiasts. Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults. We meet monthly, at the Museum and virtually, for discussion, and frequently are joined by the author. This Month we'll be discussing: "The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life’s Work at 72" by Molly Peacock […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer T.J. Stiles will discuss the political battles of the Gilded Age, a time of rampant political corruption and heavy-handed corporate intervention in elections. It was also a time when reformers ignited a reinvention of American democracy, changing how people voted, why people voted and how government worked.
Our Saturday program for kids ages 4 - 10 and their caregivers Join us on select Saturdays for engaging family-oriented programming designed to inspire young minds and satisfy the curiosity of every member of the family. Each Wake + Create is uniquely curated based on a theme, includes a Guided Close Looking Tour of works […]
Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers, food trucks and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere! Oyster growers will be […]
Celebrate the start of summer with The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Audrain Automobile Museum. On Saturday, May 20th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm, join us at The Vanderbilt for the exclusive opportunity to mingle amongst a 1930 Packard Custom Sport Phaeton, which will be parked in the hotel's front drive. Take in the beautiful and […]
May 18-20, 2023 7:30pm Ignite your imagination! The evening will include a re-imagined FIREBIRD choreographed by Artistic Director, Danielle Genest and a world premiere choreographed by Tristian Griffin. Special Preview Performance on May 18th! Newport Contemporary Ballet has added a special preview performance for Catch Fire! Seating selection will be limited, and […]
We are pleased to share the date for our 38th Annual Grosvenor Cushing Golf Tournament which will take place on Monday, May 22rd at the Newport Country Club. Started by the Grosvenor, Cushing and Corcoran families, this tournament continues to play a significant role in providing much-needed financial support for the Club. With the help […]
5:15-6:15p Tuesdays Join us for some fun music and movement, and maybe even work up a light sweat! Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement!
Join us for an important discussion surrounding mass incarceration, restorative justice, the right of return, and the role of the arts to empower and heal. Inspired by the work of exhibiting artist Jesse Krimes in Social Fabric: Textiles & Contemporary Issues, this conversation is an opportunity to build a collective awareness of structural racism within the prison […]
Join us for a guided tour and art project! Especially designed for the homeschool community, our guided tours are perfect for families to enjoy together. We’ll visit a curated selection of artworks in the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Close looking with our trained Museum Docents will generate lively all-ages discussion, intuiting, and sharing of […]
This is an intermediate-level ballet class -- however, all are welcome in this nurturing environment. Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement!
Create your own mushroom log at our mushroom cultivation workshop. Materials are included to inoculate Shiitake mushroom spores into a freshly cut oak log. Guests will learn about mushroom lifecycles, how to properly care for your mushroom log and the remarkable role of mushrooms within an edible landscape.