Friday, September 20, 2013

Food & Wine Fest Newport RI - Newport Playhouse - Villa 120 Bed&Breakfast

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2013
September 20-22, 2013 The Elms, Rosecliff, and Marble House

The most sophisticated wine and food festival on the East Coast has quickly become one of the most anticipated food and wine events in the country. Marble House, The Elms, and Rosecliff host more than 100 of the world's finest vintners as well as fine restaurants, caterers, and artisanal purveyors, for a remarkable three day experience. Don't miss it!

This year Forty 1° North will be hosting the festival after party, Newport After Dark. This event will be held on Saturday, September 21st 9pm-12am in the Gallery.













  



Friday & Saturday Night - Dinner & Theater - Newport Playhouse





 
"The Love List" - Comedy - call for reservations 401 848 7529/www.newportplayhouse.com



Thursday, September 19, 2013

Goings on In Newport R.I. - Art Museum, Newport Vineyards, Fort Adams, Salve Regina

Read/Eat/Chat - Newport Art Museum, - the museums art-themed book club will discuss "The Irish Game - A True Story of Crime & Art" by Matthew Hart - $5 for non members and free to members. 

401 848 8200 - www.newportmuseum.org

Fundraiser - Newport Vineyards 6-9 p.m. Infinity Volunteers will hold its second annual "Evening Under the Stars" A Magical Night of Stargazing and Gourmet grazing!  featuring specialities from area restaurants, a wine tasting, live music and silent auction.  The Astronomical Society of Southern New England will provide high powered telescopes in the vineyar for star-gazing after dark. 

All proceeds will support infinity Volunteers upcoming trip to Puebio Modelo, Guatemala in Feb 2014.  $40 per person and $75 per couple.  Mary Edwards 401 525 0107 or www.infinityunderthestars-efbevent.eventbrite.com

Sunset Celebrations - Fort Adams 6 - 10 p.m.  Area artists and craftspeople will perform and offer demonstrations as part of the monthly event, which will feature a cannon firing at sunset, musicians from the Rhode Island mobile chefs along with wine, beer and cocktails, Bring blankets and chairs.  Free admission - www.fortadams.org

Film Screening - O Hare Academic Centre, Salve Regina University, 6 p.m."Girl Rising" spotlights nine extraordinary girls from nine countries to showcase the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.   Free 401 341 2156

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

12th annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction @ Belle Mer - Villa 120

The 12th annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Belle Mer on Goat Island.

Attendees will be able to sample the signature dishes of 24 Rhode Isand chefs while supporting the March of Dimes' mission to improve the health of babies.

Auctioneer and entertainer Sir Jeremy Bill will auction off culinary, accommodation, theatre and vacation packages.  Chef Kevin Thiele of Newport's Viking Hotel - Bellevue will be presented as the 2013 Signature Chef.

Other area participating chefs include Karsten Hart of Castle Hill Inn, Michael Hervieux of Belle Mer and Kevin Gaudreau of the Boat House in Tiverton.

Tickets cost $150 and all proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. 

For information call Neil Sharpe at 401 228 1932 or visit www.marchofdimes.com/rhodeisland.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Gay Wedding Venue - Villa 120 Newport RI - NewportOut.com

August 1st the state began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.  Newport resident Lionel Pires, owner of NewportOut.com hopes to become the go-to resource site for the gay community.

Newport is already ranked as one of the top destination wedding locations in the country for straight couples, traction is already building for the city to become a major market for gay weddings.

A recent Reuters article out of London listed Newport as the number one up and coming destination in the world for same-sex marriage ceremonies, coming ahead of locations in New Zealand, France, Denmark, and others.  That's not the only list where Newport is named a gay wedding destination - a Google search brought up multiple lists on which Newport is ranked in the top 10.

Newport has been a haven of diversity and acceptance since its earliest days, is already seen as a gay-friendly resort town, but it doesn't receive the same level of attention as locations such as Fire Island in New York or Provincetown on Cape Cod. 

Newport is unique with its cultural history, events and amazing natural beauty.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

City by the Sea - Newport RI International Boat Show


               
WELCOME TO THE CITY BY THE SEA!

Only 8 days until the start of the 43rd Newport International Boat Show! Hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of never-before-seen boats and products, great show specials and on the water boating opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful city by the sea!

Show hours:
Thursday – Saturday, Sept. 12-14: 10am-6pm
Sunday - Sept. 15: 10am-5pm


PARKING MADE EASY

There is plenty of parking at Easton's Beach with a handicap-accessible shuttle service running daily from 8am-8pm. Click here to purchase show tickets and a parking pass in advance.


SPECIAL SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

We have a TON of activities and programs for you at the Newport International Boat Show. A few include:

Lee Chesneau will host a one-day course on understanding marine weather

Our free Saturday night Cruisers Party, hosted by Cruising Outpost, features music, pizza, beer and soft drinks

The “Authors Corner” in Tent C will feature Michael Cosgrove and Judy Silvia who capture the beauty of sailing in their writings.

Sailing Heals’ Sunday evening Sunset Cruise on its 72’ schooner Madeleine

Discover Boating’s Hands-On Skills Training (HOST) and Discover Sailing’s introductory Sailing course

Sailor Donna will entertain children with face painting and balloon art on the weekend

Visit our website to find out more, to sign up for seminars and training courses, or to simply stay in the know. All this and more at New England’s largest boat show!


NEWPORT FOR NEW PRODUCTS’ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

People attending the show on Thursday can vote for the best new boat exhibited at the show. There are over 40 to choose from this year, so give yourself time to review them all! Red and blue balloons signify each new debut. One lucky People's Choice voter will win an iPad with a $50 credit to the online Apple Store! Please pick up a voting ballot at any gate and be sure to drop off at the same location before the close of the show on Thursday at 6pm. The winner will be notified on Friday morning during the Awards Ceremony.


THANK YOU TO SPONSORS

Our sponsors make the Newport International Boat Show a success. A big thank you to: Bank Newport, Bermuda Tourism, Blue Chair Bay Rum, 5-Hour-Energy, Harbor Town Wine, Helly Hansen Newport, Jaguar, Karma Wellness Water, Land Rover, Sea Bags, Sebago, Six Degrees Water, Sobieski Vodka, and The Wall Street Journal.


CHARITABLE PARTNER SAILING HEALS’ SPECIAL OFFER

If you are or have experienced a traumatic event such as cancer, Sailing Heals is offering a special, complimentary Sunday morning excursion aboard the beautiful 72’ schooner Madeleine. Visit their booth in Tent C, Booth #71 to find out more and sign up.

HUNGRY?

Enjoy New England favorites and seaside fare, from comfort food to healthy options at our various onsite waterfront concession locations. From burgers and sandwiches to lobster rolls and clam chowder, all delectable choices can be paired with full bar options at our new Sunset Lounge area.