Artist-in-Residence Talk: Emma Welty

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

Join us for artist talk with our April Artist-in-Residence Emma Welty, whose work utilizes ancestral traditions of Armenian carpet and needlelace to explore economies of labor, notions of “heirloom” and cultural transmissions within a digital diaspora. She will discuss the work currently on view in Social Fabric: Textiles & Contemporary Issues in the context of her larger […]

Free

Nantucket Daffodil Festival

 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 […]

Museum Reads – “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World”

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

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 […]

April FREE for ALL Saturday

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

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 […]

Free

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$15.00

Zumba

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$10.00

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$15.00

Flower Moon Sleepover Party

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI, United States

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 […]

$1 – $45

Zumba

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$10.00

Annual Plant Sale at Green Animals

Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Corys Lane, Portsmouth

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 […]

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$15.00

Annual Plant Sale at Green Animals

Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Corys Lane, Portsmouth

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 […]

Annual Plant Sale at Green Animals

Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Corys Lane, Portsmouth

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 […]

Newport String Project: Spring Concert 2023

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

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. […]

Zumba

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$10.00

NANTUCKET WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

Nantucket Wine and Food Festival Nantucket, Nantucket, RI, United States

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 […]

Newport Out Bookclub

The Huddle RI 42 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, Newport, RI, United States

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, […]

Museum Reads – “The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life’s Work at 72”

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

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 […]

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI, United States

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!

$15.00

Age of the Machine: The Fight to Reinvent Democracy in the Gilded Age

The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport

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.