Star Gazing at Frosty Drew Observatory
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Charlestown
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Every Friday night, see the stars, distant galaxies, shining nebulae, the planets and their moons, and maybe a passing comet, through a big telescope. Opens as soon after dusk as possible allowing for the season. Frosty Drew Observatory, Ninigret Park, Charlestown. For further information and details call 401-364-9508 or visit http://www.frostydrew.org
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The Coastline Swing Band
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Westerly
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On the first and third Thursday of each month (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.), come enjoy the swinging jazz sounds of the Big Band Era recreated by the one and only Coastline Swing Band. Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Road/ Scenic Rt. 1A, Westerly. For information call 401-348-0055.
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Alpaca Farm Tours
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Exeter
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Every Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour a working alpaca farm and meet the alpacas. Alpaca fleece products for sale. Shadow Pines Farm, 181 Purgatory Road, Exeter. For information call 401-295-7859 or visit http://www.shadowpinesfarm.com
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First Wednesday Night Westerly Arts Stroll
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Westerly
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| All year long, on first Wednesday of each month, downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Starts at the Artist's Cooperative Gallery, 7 Canal St., Westerly. For more information call 401-596-2221 or visit http://www.westerlyarts.com |
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Classic Car Cruise Nights
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Westerly
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| May 20 through September, every Thursday, 5:30p.m.- dusk. Classic Car Cruise Nights with WBLQ Oldies DJ, JJ MacDade. Windjammer East Parking Lot, 321 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut Beach. All cars welcome! For information call 401-322-1026 or visit http://www.misquamicut.org/ |
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Thursday Evening Live Music and Dancing
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Narragansett
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Mid-May through August: 7 - 10 p.m. Friends of the Towers present music and live bands every Thursday Night. All ages welcome. Bands from all over the country playing Swing, Cajun, Zydeco, Jump Blues, Waltzes, Fox Trots and Rock and Roll. From $10/person up to $35. The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. For more informtion call 401-782-2597 or visit http://www.thetowersri.com
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Trolley Car Rides
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Narragansett
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June 16 through Sept 1, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Old-fashioned trolley ride through Narragansett with historical narrative by Ted Wright. Reservations suggested. $15. Excursion groups meet at the Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. For information call 401-782-2597 or visit http://www.thetowersri.com
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Summer Concerts by the Bay
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Westerly
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June 29 - August 31: Tuesdays 6 - 8 p.m. Live outdoor music. Free admission and parking. Rain date is following Thursday. On the Village Green, Bay Street, Watch Hill. For information visit http://www.watchhillvillage.com
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Tom McCoy Summer Fun Run Series
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Westerly
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June 16- August 18 : Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. 35th year as one of New England's oldest and largest family-oriented, recreational running events! 1/4 and 3/10 mile Kid Races followed by scenic 1, 2 and 3 mile Adult Runs. Pleasant View Inn, 65 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut Beach, RI. For information contact Nick Bottone Jr. (401) 377-2306. http://www.westerlytrackclub.org
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Tuesday Summer Concerts by the Water's Edge
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North Kingstown
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| June 22 through August 17, Tuesdays: 7 p.m. Come and enjoy great Big Band and contemporary band sounds (Dukes of Dixieland, Fishing with Finnegan, Driftwoods, White Eyed Lizard Band, Brass Attack, Occidental Gypsy Jazz Band, Ten Rod Ramblers and the 2010 Summer Finale with Bandstand Review) while enjoying the lovely view from the town dock in Wickford. Great fun for the whole family. Brown St, Wickford. For more information call 294-3331 X241 or visit http://www.nkartscouncil.org/ |
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Monday Night Jams
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Westerly
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July 5 - August 16, Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m. Monday night jams with live bands. Free. Westerly Town Beach, 337 Atlantic Ave. Presented by the Town of Westerly Recreation Department. For information call 401-348-2597.
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Magic of Marc Gilday
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Westerly
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July through August: Thursdays, 6 and 7:30 p.m. (two shows). Magical fun for the whole family. Dinner packages available. Paddy's Restaurant, 159 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut Beach. For information call 401-322-1026 or visit http://www.misquamicut.org/
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RI Lighthouse Cruises and Newport Harbor Tours
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North Kingstown
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July 1 - 31: 1 p.m. View 10 lighthouses, 10 islands, sail under the Jamestown & Newport Bridges and through beautiful Newport Harbor. Departs from Quonset Point in North Kingstown. Rhode Island Bay Cruises, 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown. For information call 401-295-4040 or visit http://www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com
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The Granite Theatre/The Perfect Wedding
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Westerly
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July 2 - August 1, call for performance schedule. Live theatre. Granite Theatre, 1 Granite Street, Westerly. For information call 401-596-2341 or visit http://www.granitetheatre.com
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Frances Fleet Whale Watching Excursions
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Narragansett
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July & August : T, Th, F, Sat and Sun., departs 1 p.m and returning 5:30 p.m. All trips are weather permitting. Rhode Island's only whale watching trip. $30 - $40. Visit website for information on deep sea fishing excursions. Frances Fleet, Inc., Port of Galilee, 33 State Street, Narragansett. For information call 401-783-4988 or visit http://www.francesfleet.com
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Big Screen Movies on the Beach
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Westerly
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July 6- August 17, every Tuesday. Enjoy Big Screen movies on Misquamicut Beach. Bring the whole family. Free admission and parking. For movies, times and locations call 401-596-7761 or visit http://www.westerlychamber.org
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North Kingstown Family Summer Concert Series
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North Kingstown
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| Thursdays, July 8 - 29, 6:30 p.m. Musical fun for the whole family! (7/8 Vic 'n Sticks, 7/15 Jon Nelson's Rockin' Kids Review, 7/22 Toe Jam Puppet Band, 7/29 Bob Bloom and Drumming About You). Suggested donation $3/family. North Kingstown Town Beach, Beach St, North Kingstown. For more information call 401-294-3331 X241 or visit http://www.nkartscouncil.org/ |
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South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concerts
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South Kingstown
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July 8, 15, 22, 29: Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. Live entertainment held in the grass circle at the end of Main Street. Donations to RI Community Food Bank encouraged. Free. The Village at South County Commons, Route 1 and South County Commons Way. For information call 401-284-2951 or visit http://www.southcountycommons.com
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Theatre By The Sea: "Little Shop of Horrors"
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South Kingstown
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July 16 - August 1( Previews July 14 & 15) A musical creature-feature that combines early rock and roll, doo-wop and Motown to tell the story of a hapless florist shop worker who discovers an unusual plant...with an even more unusual appetite! Admission starting at $35. Theatre By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck. For information call 401-782-8587 or visit http://www.theatrebythesea.com
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22nd Annual Kingston Chamber Music Festival
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South Kingstown
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July 21 - August 1: 8 p.m. For more than two decades, this festival has assembled musicians from around the world to perform the finest quality chamber music. The program features 6 concerts with world established music stars playing alongside rising stars. Don't miss it! URI Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Upper College Road, Kingston. For more information call 401-789-0665 or visit http://www.kingstonchambermusic.org
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SCAA Open Juried Art Annual
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South Kingstown
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| July 8 - 31: Wed - Sun, 1 - 5 p.m. Original works in any media; open to all New England artists. South County Art Association, Helme House, 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston. For information call 401-783-2195 or visit http://www.southcountyart.org |
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15th Annual Art of the Ocean State Exhibit
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North Kingstown
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July 16 - August 3: Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sun. 12 - 3 p.m. Awards reception on July 18, 1 -3 p.m. Open Juried Art Show featuring artwork with a theme of Rhode Island. Wickford Art Association Gallery, 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown. For more information call 401-294-6840 or visit http://www.wickfordart.org
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Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Exhibit
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Westerly
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July 29 - August 21: Featured artists portray "Winding Down"...drifting home. Opening reception August 4, 5 - 8 p.m. The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, 7 Canal St., Westerly. For more information call 401-596-2221 or visit http://www.westerlyarts.com
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The Contemporary Theater Co. / Waiting for Godot
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South Kingstown
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July 9 - 31, see website for performance schedule. The Contemporary Theater Company presents Waiting for Godot, a tragicomedy by Samuel Beckett that mixes a little vaudeville with the absurd. It will leave you speechless and waiting for more. Presented at the University of Rhode Island, Lippitt Hall, South Kingstown. For more information call 401-228-5175 or visit http://www.thecontemporarytheater.com
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Children's Festival Performance/Theatre By The Sea
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South Kingstown
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July 2, 9, 23, 30: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Performances for kids and the young at heart. $10 per ticket. Theatre By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck. For tickets and information call 401-782-8587 or visit http://www.theatrebythesea.com
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