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Symphony season opener on Sunday
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra and guest conductor Zeke Fetrow present the season opening concert with pieces by Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Florence Price. Her 1st Symphony in E Minor … more
Music at Imago welcomes The Cajun Hobos
Imago Foundation for the Arts welcomes The Cajun Hobos and old-style Cajun music from southwest Louisiana as part of its Music at Imago series. Pictured are Alan Bradbury on accordion, Mark Wholley … more
Coffeehouse to present Brooks Williams
The Stone Church Coffee House welcomes renowned blues singer Brooks Williams, who has been a leading light on the acoustic music scene for three decades and effortlessly slides in and out of folk, … more
Stu Krous will be performing a special Veterans Day concert at the VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. It’s free for veterans ($2 donation in support of Post 5390 for non-veterans).
VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth has big plans for veterans
PORTSMOUTH — VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point has a full slate of activities culminating in Monday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. First up is a Chili Cook-Off and fund-raiser … more
Billy Wilson, Greenvale Vineyard’s winemaker, performs a “punch-down” of grapes inside a 150-gallon bin during a tour by Swedish entrepreneurs on Friday. Fermenting wines release carbon dioxide, which pushes the grapes’ skins to the top. The punch-downs keep the skins mixed with the juice, which leads to better flavor, aromatics, and color. “The fruit was clean and dry due to the cooler climate this fall. The grapes also maintained their natural acidity and we were able to make different types of wines this season,” Wilson said.
It was a very good year — for grapes
PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at Greenvale Vineyard’s new production facility. Using … more
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Blithewold offering chances to warm up by the fire
Blithewold is once again offering “Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats” on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24.   They provide everything you need to enjoy an autumn afternoon by … more
Linden Place hosts Autumn Artisan Market
Linden Place in downtown Bristol hosts its fifth Autumn Artisan Market this Saturday, Nov. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artisans will be displaying their goods on the grounds and in the ballroom at … more
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Newport Restaurant Week features 10 days of culinary deals
The Classic Coast will once again celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 18th annual  Newport Restaurant Week , taking place Nov. 1 to 10. Featuring ten days of culinary experiences, from … more
Harvest Festival has music, food and wine classes
Greenvale Vineyards will host its annual Harvest Festival with tractor rides starting at 1 p.m., tours of the new winery, live music in the restored tasting room (pictured is the Brian James … more
Holiday Fair and Food Truck Festival
It’s a fun-filled day of music, food and gifts for the Highlander Charter School’s business education programs and Shark Tank and East Bay Chamber of Commerce programs.. Shop with local … more
Halloween Walkabout is this Sunday in Bristol
Expect crowded streets, satchels of candy, ghouls, goblins, princesses, superheroes, police officers and thousands of smiles this Sunday, Oct. 27, in downtown Bristol. Three organizations are … more
'A Spirited Evening': A paranormal tour of Fort Adams
The Fort Adams Trust staff and a volunteer team of expert paranormal investigators are leading a group paranormal investigation of historic Fort Adams. Hear some of the stories that have inspired the … more
Warren Walkabout resumes this Sunday
Warren Walkabout features art, food, live music and lots of shopping this Sunday, Oct. 27. Learn more here: https://discoverwarren.com/events/walkabout/ WHAT: Warren Walkabout 2024 WHEN: … more
Tiverton school committee forum is Thursday
The League of Women Voters and several other sponsoring organizations will hold a forum for Tiverton School Committee candidates this Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Tiverton High School auditorium. It … more
Audubon hosting special events this weekend
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is hosting several special events this weekend. Following are details: “The Birds! An Evening of Drinks, Birds, Film and Fun” … more
Newport Vineyards hosts 7th annual Harvest Festival
Newport Vineyards hosts its seventh annual Harvest Festival this weekend, with four sessions spread over two days. Along with wine and beer tasting, the festival will feature grape stomping … more
Americana duo at Stone Church Coffee House
The coffeehouse welcomes the Rough and Tumble. Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with a blend of folk and Americana for over a decade with eclectic instruments and a … more
A Coggeshall Halloween in Bristol
Coggeshall Farm Museum will host a spooktacular Halloween celebration the next two weekends, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, and Oct. 26 and 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. each day. The annual event … more
Seafood Festival returns to Newport this weekend
The 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns to the Newport waterfront this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20. Admission to the event is free. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. … more
Gallery Night Providence returns Thursday night
On Thursday, Oct. 17, Gallery Night will offer seven free tours to indoor and outdoor art spaces throughout Providence.   The first tour of the evening departs at 4:30 p.m., and is a walking … more
Puddingstone presents its October concert
The Puddingstone music series continues in October by welcoming the Sheffield Chamber Players to Provence sur Mer (39 Touro Street, Newport) for a late afternoon concert this  Sunday, Oct. 20, … more
Newport ballet company performs ‘Mosaic’ this weekend
Newport Contemporary Ballet is hosting a series of performances this weekend, “Mosaic: Puzzles of Love and Connection.” They take place Oct. 18 to 20 at The Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St., … more
Skulls and Stories with Audubon
Audubon 's Caratunk Wildlife Refuge is the setting for "Skulls and Stories this Friday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sip on some local brews while an Audubon naturalist delves into the spooky and … more
Warren Walkabout on the next two Sundays
Warren Walkabout features art, food, live music and lots of shopping. Entertainment on Oct. 20 features Windharp (pictured) from noon to 2 p.m. at Baptist Church, 407 Main St. (indoors of rain), … more
Annual Garlic Roast at the Tiverton Farmers’ Market
The second annual Garlic Roast will have garlicky items from Spoon and Board, Gnarly Vines Farm, The Cheese Wheel Village, The Perfect Empanada and Nettie’s Bees along with a garlic information … more
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