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Calendar of Events 2008

  August in Newport

   
August 1-31st
Schooner Madeleine
 

Where: Departing from Bannister's Wharf

What: Daily day and sunset sails on the beautiful Narragansett Bay!

   
August 1-31st
Rum Runner II
 

Where: Departing from Bannister's Wharf

Where: Daily cruises on this classic power yacht while enjoying the sights of Narragansett Bay!

   
August 1-31st
 Glass Blowing Lessons
 

Where: Thames Glass

What: Discover your artistic talent of the ancient art of glass blowing, with guidance from the

          experts at Thames Glass.  Call to schedule a lesson.  (401) 846-0575

   
August 1- 3rd  
Dunkin' Donuts Newport Folk Festival
 

Where: Fort Adams State park

What:  Daily and nightly performances by Folk Music legends such as Jimmy Buffet!

   
August 1st
Comedy Wedding Reception
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:  6:30pm View Newport's beautiful waterfront while enjoying dinner and a fabulous show!

   
August 2nd
Newport International Polo Series USA vs. Egypt
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
August 2nd
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   1:30pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 3rd
Newport Summer Comedy Series
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What: 5pm and 8pm. Bill Cosby performs live, right on Newport's majestic waterfront!

   
August 5th
An Evening with the Astors'
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Come tour this famous mansion by candlelight and join in on a fabulous night of music and dancing!

   
August 5th
Family Concert Night
 

Where: Easton's Beach

What:   6pm. A fun filled evening of music from the 50's, 60's and 70's

   
August 6th
"Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays "
 

Where: The Top of Newport at the Viking Hotel

What:  6-8:00pm.  Sample perfectly pared spirits with the cigar of the evening and delicious appetizers .

   
August 7th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 7th
"Wine Down Thursdays"
 

Where: The Viking Hotel

What:  6:30.  Enjoy a Three course tasting menu, with wine parings!

   
August 8th
Comedy Murder Mystery
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:   6:30pm Enjoy a wonderful dinner and a great show, while touring Newport's beautiful waterfront!

   
August 8-10th  
JVC Jazz Festival
 

Where: Fort Adams State park

What:  Daily and nightly performances by Jazz legends!

   
August 9th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 1:30pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 9th
Newport International Polo Series Lufthansa International
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
August 10th
Mrs. Astor's Salon
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   5pm. Join the fun at this afternoon of music from the Gilded age.

   
August 12th
Great American BBQ with Crossfire Bluegrass Band
 

Where: Sweet Berry Farm

What:   6-8pm. Food and fun at this beautiful farm!

   
August 13th
"Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays "
 

Where: The Top of Newport at the Viking Hotel

What:  6-8:00pm.  Sample perfectly pared spirits with the cigar of the evening and delicious appetizers .

   
August 13-17th
International Tennis Hall of Fame Champions Cup
 

Where: International Tennis Hall of Fame

What: Come and watch the pros compete on the legendary grass courts!

   
August 13th
Newport Art Museum PM Picnics
 

Where: Newport Art Museum

What: 6:30pm Pack a picnic and come enjoy these al fresco concerts on the lawn of the Newport Art Museum.  

           Every Wednesday!

   
August 14th
"Wine Down Thursdays"
 

Where: The Viking Hotel

What:  6:30.  Enjoy a Three course tasting menu, with wine parings!

   
August 14th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 15th
Comedy Wedding Reception
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:  6:30pm View Newport's beautiful waterfront while enjoying dinner and a fabulous show!

   
August 16th
Family Day at Prescott Farm
 

Where: Prescott Farm

What:  9:30am-3:00pm Come and enjoy a day of family fun at this historic farm!

   
August 16th
Tiffany Ball
 

Where: The Breakers

What: 7pm Enjoy a fabulous dinner and a night of dancing to the Alex Donner Orchestra!

   
August 16th
5th Annual Bird Ball
 

Where: Norman Bird Sanctuary

What: 7pm Enjoy an evening of dinner dancing and a silent auction to support a wonderful cause!

   
August 16th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 16th
Clambake at Rose Island Lighthouse
 

Where: Rose Island Light House

What: 11am-3:30pm Enjoy a delicious clam bake feast right on the beach on beautiful Rose Island!

   
August 16th
Newport International Polo Series USA vs. Jamaica
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
August 17th
Newport Summer Comedy Series
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What: 7:30pm Craig Shoemaker performs live, right on Newport's majestic waterfront!

   
August 19th
Family Night Concert Series
 

Where: Easton's Beach

What: 6:00pm This is a wonderful night of music and family fun, right on the beach!

   
August 19th
"Fiesta-Val" with Mambito Latin Fusion
 

Where: Sweet Berry Farm

What: 5:30-7:30pm. Food and fun at this beautiful farm!

   
August 19th
An Evening with the Astors'
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Come tour this famous mansion by candlelight and join in on a fabulous night of music and dancing!

   
August 20th
Big Band Night
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7:30pm. Enjoy a night of dancing with Larry Brown's Orchestra!

   
August 20th
"Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays "
 

Where: The Top of Newport at the Viking Hotel

What:  6-8:00pm.  Sample perfectly pared spirits with the cigar of the evening and delicious appetizers .

   
August 20th
Newport Art Museum PM Picnics
 

Where: Newport Art Museum

What: 6:30pm Pack a picnic and come enjoy these al fresco concerts on the lawn of the Newport Art Museum.  

           Every Wednesday!

   
August 21st
"Wine Down Thursdays"
 

Where: The Viking Hotel

What:  6:30.  Enjoy a Three course tasting menu, with wine parings!

   
August 21st
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 21st
"A Night in Old Havana"
 

Where: Belle Mer

What: 7:00pm This is a wonderful night of music celebrating the 135th anniversary of Newport Hospital

   
August 22nd
Comedy Murder Mystery
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:   6:30pm Enjoy a wonderful dinner and a great show, while touring Newport's beautiful waterfront!

   
August 23-24th
Aquidneck Island Arts Festival
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What: 10am-9pm Saturday, and 11am-6pm Sunday.  This fantastic festival showcases works from East Coast artists!

   
August 23rd
Newport International Polo Series Red Cross Hurricane Cup
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
August 26th
Picnic with Bluegrass Invitation
 

Where: Sweet Berry Farm

What: 5:30-7:30pm. Food and fun at this beautiful farm!

   
August 26th
An Evening with the Astors'
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Come tour this famous mansion by candlelight and join in on a fabulous night of music and dancing!

   
August 28th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
Sept 5th
Comedy Wedding Reception
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:  6:30pm View Newport's beautiful waterfront while enjoying dinner and a fabulous show!

   
August 29-30th
29th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta
 

Where: Museum of Yachting

What: This regatta features classic wooden yachts!

   
August 30 -September 1st
11th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What:This event features everything Irish!  Enjoy a day of authentic Music, Food and Drink!

   
August 30th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
August 30th
Newport International Polo USA vs. England
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
August 31st
Citizen's Bank Farewell to Summer Labor Day Beach Party
 

Where: Easton's Beach

What: This event is the best way to say farewell to summer, with contests and family fun all day, and a concert and       

           beach bonfire at night.

   
 
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September
   
Sept. 1-30th
Schooner Madeleine
 

Where: Departing from Bannister's Wharf

What: Daily day and sunset sails on the beautiful Narragansett Bay!

   
Sept. 1-30th
Rum Runner II
 

Where: Departing from Bannister's Wharf

Where: Daily cruises on this classic power yacht while enjoying the sights of Narragansett Bay!

   
Sept. 1-30th
 Glass Blowing Lessons
 

Where: Thames Glass

What: Discover your artistic talent of the ancient art of glass blowing, with guidance from the

          experts at Thames Glass.  Call to schedule a lesson.  (401) 846-0575

   
August 30 -September 1st
11th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What: This event features everything Irish!  Enjoy a day of authentic Music, Food and Drink!

   
Sept. 2nd
An Evening with the Astors'
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Come tour this famous mansion by candlelight and join in on a fabulous night of music and dancing!

 
Sept. 4th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

 
Sept. 5th
Comedy Wedding Reception
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:  6:30pm View Newport's beautiful waterfront while enjoying dinner and a fabulous show!

   
Sept. 6th
Newport International Polo Series: The Carnegie Abbey Cup
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

   
Sept. 6-7th
Art on the Lawn
 

Where: Newport Art Museum

What: 10am-5pm. This fantastic art show benefits a scholarship program for young local artists.

   
Sept. 6-7th
Secret Garden Tours Fall
 

Where: 33 Washington St.

What: 10am-5pm. This self guided walking tour will bring you through the most amazing private homes and gardens in   

           Newport.

   
Sept. 7th
Picnic with La Madeleine
 

Where: Sweet Berry Farm

What: 1-3:00pm. Food and fun with this Celtic band at this beautiful farm!

   
Sept. 9th
An Evening with the Astors'
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What:   7pm. Come tour this famous mansion by candlelight and join in on a fabulous night of music and dancing!

   
Sept. 11th
Murder Mystery
 

Where: Astors' Beechwood Mansion

What: 7pm. Join the fun at this interactive murder mystery masquerade party and solve the mystery!

   
Sept.  11-14th 
Newport International Boat Show
 

Where: Newport Yachting Center

What: This event features everything for Boaters!  From power to sailing yachts of all sizes, to the gear to get you

          started, this event is not to be missed.

   
Sept. 12th
Comedy Murder Mystery
 

Where: Newport Dinner Train

What:   6:30pm Enjoy a wonderful dinner and a great show, while touring Newport's beautiful waterfront!

   
Sept. 13th
Newport International Polo Series USA vs. South Africa
 

Where: Newport Polo Center, Portsmouth, RI

What:  5:00pm  Come watch the excitement of this classic sport!

 
Sept.  25-27th 
Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
 
Sept.  27-28th 
20th Annual Taste of Rhode Island
 
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October
 
October 11-13th 
16th Annual International Oktoberfest
 
October 18-19th 
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival
 
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November
 
Nov. 9-15th  
Newport Restaurant Week
 
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December
December 6th  
Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House
 
December 31st  
Newport First Night
 
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