tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63924903575215532432024-03-05T01:37:38.633-08:00Villa 120Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-6975584745130649702015-06-05T04:50:00.000-07:002015-06-05T04:50:00.727-07:00Fashion Show Ochre Court Mansion - Child & Family's Au Courant<br />Newport Life Magazine is proud to be a media partner of Au Courant. The most anticipated fashion event of the season by Child & Family and StyleWeek Northeast.<br /><br />Guests of Au Courant will be treated to the ultimate VIP experience as designers descend on Newport, Rhode Island for a fabulous night at Ochre Court Mansion. From the cocktail party, silent auction and runway show, to delicious hors d'oeuvres and open bar provided by Pranzi Catering & Events - Au Courant, The Golden Age of Hollywood will be the most glamorous event this summer.<br /><br /><br />FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 6:30 to 11:00 PM<br />Ochre Court Mansion | 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport<br /><br />Runway Show | Cocktail Party | Designer Sale | Music & Dancing.<br /><br />DESIGNER PREVIEW<br /><br />Artiss Akarra<br /><br />Artiss has pioneered innovation and design as an independent designer designing for various US and International brands. He currently owns, designs and operates under his own luxury designer optical and swimwear brand EIGHT | United Republic Affair.<br /><br />Antwan Byrd<br />
<br />Antwan draws inspiration from a scattered array of elements from architecture, photography, film, and all forms of art, but mostly people. His line, DeBrichhio, caters to the busy woman who wants to look beautiful and sexy as she goes about her day-to-day activities.<br /><br />Jess Abernethy<br /><br />Jessica, a Providence-based designer, creates clean, forward and wearable apparel. Jessica returned to the United States in 2001 and launched her own line. Jessica's designs channel a sharp, effortless sophistication, reminiscent of the New England upper crust. <br /><br />Jonathan Joseph Peters <br /><br />Jonathan is an up-and-coming women's wear designer who marries ready-to-wear with avant-garde. He was on season 7 of Project Runway. Jonathan has conceptualized and designed for fashion productions throughout the world for over two decades. <br /><br />Robert Merton<br /><br />In 2011, Merton founded his fashion company, Alistair Archer, named for his two sons, 3-year-old Alistair and 9-year-old Archer. He began manipulating his art work into bright prints and eventually expanded to women's custom and ready-to-wear clothing.<br /><br />Amy Stetkiewicz <br /><br />Receiving an education at Parsons School of Design NYC and inspired by all things modern, Stetkiewicz is a reflection of Amy's own personal style. She blends edgy minimalism grounded in technical perfection and construction and styling.<br /><br /><br />PRESENTED BY:<br /><br /><br />EVENT CO-CHAIRS:<br /><br />Sara Hiebner | Vice President Business Development, BankNewport<br />Rosanna Ortiz | President, StyleWeek Northeast<br />Marc Streisand | President, Marc Allen Fine Clothiers<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-17116759480389761492015-06-03T14:30:00.000-07:002015-06-03T14:30:00.310-07:00Newport International Polo Opening Day 6th June<br />Newport International Polo Opening Day<br /><br />This Saturday is Opening Day of Newport International Polo Series XXIII. Cheer on USA as they go head to head against the Monaco Polo Team. The match begins at 5pm at the Newport Polo Grounds in Portsmouth.<br />
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Please join us on Opening Day in welcoming the <strong>Monaco Polo Team</strong>, scheduled to make its debut in the <strong>NBC 10 Newport International Polo Series XXIII, Presented by BMW</strong> on <strong>Saturday June 6</strong> at 5pm at the polo grounds of Glen Farm, 715 East Main Road/Rte.138 in Portsmouth, RI.<br /><br />USA team captain <strong>Dan Keating adds</strong> “We look forward to playing a challenging opponent, and expect a good contest.” <br /><br />A
weekly door prize drawing from Massage Envy will be awarded, as well as
a prize for the Best Tailgate, sponsored by our friends at Hangar 1
Vodka and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The 2-hour match will
conclude with the <strong>Veuve Clicquot Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation</strong>
of the inaugural USA vs. Monaco silver perpetual cup, naming of the
Best Playing Pony, autograph signing and cocktail hour to mingle with
the players. Get your glass of VC bubbly at the Twisted Pony bar and
join in the toast!<br /><br />
Reservations and <em>advanced</em> ticket sales are available online only, beginning in March, by clicking the <strong>links</strong> within the venue diagram shown above. (<a href="http://nptpolo.com/?e=inner2&itemcategory=65724">Group Sales</a>, <a href="http://nptpolo.com/?e=inner2&itemcategory=65723">Season Passes</a> and <a href="http://nptpolo.com/?e=shop-home&itemcategory=65720">Souvenirs & Gifts</a> are
available year-round). Admission tickets are also sold at the entry
gates which open at 1pm (noon in Sept.). For info about polo lessons, or
regarding weather-related status of the match, call the 24-hour Info
Hotline (401) 846 - 0200. For details about concessions &
amenities, venue and other information, use the <strong>About Newport Polo</strong> link at the top of this page.<br /><br />
During their visit, the Monaco team will also enjoy <a href="http://www.americascupcharters.com/" target="_blank">America's Cup Charter</a> sailing; paddle boarding - courtesy of <a href="http://www.islandsurfandsport.com/" target="_blank">Island Surf & Skate</a>; tennis at the <a href="http://www.tennisfame.com/" target="_blank">International Tennis Hall of Fame</a>; helicopter tours with <a href="http://www.riaerial.com/newport_ri.php" target="_blank">Birds Eye View Helicoptour Tours</a>; Newport <a href="http://www.newportmansions.org/" target="_blank">mansion tours</a> and a team dinner at the one and <em>only</em> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.bannistersnewport.com/clarke_cooke_house.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Clarke Cooke House</span></a></span> for a truly memorable visit to the City by the Sea.<br />
<br />The Polo Series will also feature the return of Brazil as guests
of honor for our gala weekend in August, and the return of fan favorites
such as Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, England and Mexico, as well
as City Teams from Boston, Dallas, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, and New
York and a few top regional rivals for an action-packed season through
the end of September. <br /><br />With the debut of Monaco, the Polo Series
will have hosted 31 nations over its 23 seasons including England,
Ireland, Scotland, Chile, Kenya, Jamaica, Italy and Singapore this
summer, and Costa Rica, Portugal, Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa,
Egypt, India, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Barbados, France, Canada,
Hungary, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Kenya, Brazil, China, Sweden
& Singapore.<br /><br />This is the 24th season of the <a href="http://www.turnto10.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">NBC 10</span></span></a> Newport International Polo Series, presented by your <a href="http://www.rhodeislandbmw.com/default.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Rhode Island BMW Centers</span></span></a>, and sponsored by <a href="http://www.alexandani.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Alex and Ani</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Atria Senior Living</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.navstanewporthomes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Balfour Beatty</span></span></a>, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://41north.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Forty 1 North</span></a>, <a href="http://newport.hyatt.com/en/hotel/activities/hotel-activities/spa.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Newport</span></a>, <a href="http://www.vip-newport.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Vanderbilt International Properties</span></a>, <a href="http://www.bannistersnewport.com/clarke_cooke_house.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Clarke Cooke House</span></a>, <a href="http://www.rockstarlimo.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Rockstar Limo</span></a>, <a href="http://www.veuve-clicquot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Veuve Clicquot</span></a>, <a href="http://riclambake.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">McGrath Clambakes</span></a>,</span> <a href="http://www.newportri.com/newportdailynews/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Newport Daily News</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.rockport.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Rockport</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.stellaartois.com/en_us/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Stella Artois</span></span></a>, and promotional partners including <a href="http://www.exquisiteeventsdesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Exquisite Events Design</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.newportmansions.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">The Preservation Society of Newport</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.riaerial.com/helicopter-tours/air-tours/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Bird’s Eye View Helicopter Tours</span></span></a>, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.americascupcharters.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">America's Cup Charters</span></a>, </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.massageenvy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Massage Envy</span></a></span>, the <a href="http://www.tennisfame.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">International Tennis Hall of Fame</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.islandsurfandsport.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Island Surf and Sport</span></span></a>, the <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.thecocktailguru.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cocktail Guru</span></a></span>, <a href="http://vitacoco.com/?gclid=CN7mxf6frbcCFUmi4AodwToABw" target="_blank">Vita Coco</a><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">,</span></span> and <a href="http://www.discovernewport.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Discover Newport</span></span></a>.
“Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning. Without their
support, the Series would not be as extensive as it is,” explains <strong>Dan Keating</strong>, Polo Series founder.<br /><br />Dating
back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are one of
Newport’s grandest & most popular traditions, a living legacy from
the Gilded Age, and open to the public. Audiences of several thousand
spectators enjoy the rivalry against international teams, as well as
teams representing major US cities, playing against the home team every
Sat, June thru Sept. at 5 PM / 4 PM in Sept. <br /><br />Minutes from
downtown Newport, the International Polo Grounds are located at historic
Glen Farm, 715 East Main Road (Rte. 138) in Portsmouth. This bucolic
setting is the last 100 acres of what was once a 700-acre manorial farm
whose settlement dates back to the 1600's. Its classical stone barns
from the Gilded Age and its park-like grounds were rehabilitated by
Keating, and thrive today as an equestrian & community recreational
property, and home of the Polo Series.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-90659709215492334212015-06-03T00:00:00.000-07:002015-06-03T00:00:11.710-07:0034th Annual Chowder Cook-Off here at Fort Adams on Saturday, June 6th from 12-6 PM!Kick Off June with a Weekend of Fun at Fort Adams!<br />
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Newport Waterfront Events presents the<br />
34th Annual Chowder Cook-Off here at Fort Adams<br />
on Saturday, June 6th from 12-6 PM!<br />
Come enjoy some of the best Chowder around, paired with drinks, entertainment, and more!<br />
Buy your tickets here.<br />
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The Newport 10 Miler is sold out!<br />
Please help us make this the best race yet by volunteering and supporting the racers.<br />
The race starts and ends at Fort Adams<br />
on Sunday, June 7th at 8 AM.<br />
Learn more about volunteer opportunities here<br />
or email Jon White jwhite@graymattermarketing.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-81747980522938893982015-05-01T00:00:00.000-07:002015-05-01T00:00:06.346-07:00What to see when Volvo Ocean Race comes to Newport<h1 class="main-hed" itemprop="headline">
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Newport’s Fort Adams State Park will serve as Race Village headquarters during the 12-day stopover in May. <br />
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games, it’s difficult to find men and women who still pit muscle, wits,
and willpower against the harsh elements. <br />
Difficult, but not impossible.<br />
In early May, local sailing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to
see true adventurers when the Volvo Ocean Race yachts sail into Newport,
Rhode Island, for a 12-day stopover in their worldwide quest.<br />
Formerly
known as the Whitbread Round the World Race, this premier sailing event
is held every three years and last visited the region during the
2008-09 edition in Boston. When the competitors complete the final leg
at the finish line in Gothenburg, Sweden, they’ll have covered 38,739
nautical miles, the equivalent of 44,580 statute miles. <br />
Newport
is the race’s sole US stopover, one of 11 international ports that the
nine-month, nine-leg seafaring marathon will visit. A global cast of
competitors aboard the six identical 65-foot yachts (a seventh
entrant — Team Vestas Wind — ran aground in the Indian Ocean in late
November and dropped out) will sail north to the Ocean State from
Itajai, Brazil, having already turned the corner around Cape Horn at the
tip of South America.<br />
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These stopovers allow sailors a mental break after weeks battling
enormous waves — and enduring mind-numbing doldrums — on the open ocean,
and they give their land-based support teams a chance to make repairs
to their $6 million racing yachts. But these mid-race breaks also give
sailing fans a chance to meet the world’s most skilled sailors, learn
more about the sport, and view some of the planet’s most technologically
advanced sailing vessels, which are typically owned by sailing
organizations or wealthy individuals and financed by corporate sponsors.<br />
“Stopovers
really are our chance to reconnect with the outside world,” says Matt
Knighton, 30, the onboard reporter with the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team.
“Nothing beats the flotilla of spectator boats that come to greet you
several miles out when you arrive.” <br />
Known as the City by the Sea,
Newport has a storied sailing past that will also be on full display.
An important port prior to the Revolutionary War, Newport emerged after
the Civil War as an enclave of the wealthy. Rich industrialists built
opulent mansions and imported their pricey pastimes, including sailing.
For a half century, from the 1930s to 1983, Newport was home to the
famed America’s Cup race, contested in later years by the quintessential
12-meter racing yachts.<br />
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“The Newport stopover means the world to me,
personally,” says Charlie Enright, 30, skipper of the US-based Team
Alvimedica and a Bristol, Rhode Island, native who was an All-American
sailor at Brown University. “It will mean we’ve gotten around the horn, a
life goal, and it will mean that I get to share where I’m from with the
rest of the world.”<br />
Fort Adams State Park, site of the country’s
largest coastal fortress, will be the site of the Race Village, a joint
effort of promoters, city and state tourism officials, and several
sponsoring organizations, including Sail Newport (Rhode Island’s public
sailing center) and Discover Newport.<br />
Race Village is open to all,
free of charge. Inside, visitors can explore a cross section of a Volvo
Ocean 65 yacht. Organizers voted to adopt a “one-design” platform to
ensure the race would be a contest based purely on sailing skill rather
than the technological arms race that once characterized the America’s
Cup, as competitors built dangerously light boats to gain an edge. <br />
Fans
can also tour boatyards and sail lofts, experience sailing through the
eyes of the racers at a show and cinema, or even meet the competitors on
the “sailors’ terrace.”<br />
“The way I look at it, Newport won’t be a
‘stopover’ for us at all,” says Enright. “We’ll be wrapped up with
activity the whole time. We like being ambassadors for the sport and the
town. I am sure there will be plenty of public interaction.”<br />
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On May 17, the six yachts will depart, but before
they leave, competitors will begin tuning up for the next leg with
several “in-port” races in Newport Harbor and Rhode Island Sound. A
Jumbotron and live commentary will allow spectators to view the action
on the water. <br />
To enhance the hands-on experience for budding
sailors, Sail Newport is hosting outings on Newport Harbor on J/22
sailboats, with certified skippers at the helm. No experience is
necessary, and life jackets will be provided. There will also be live
concerts and an “exploration zone” with interactive exhibits on marine
life, sailing, ocean conservation, wind, water and weather experiences,
and marine technology.<br />
“It’s an opportunity for Newport to show
the world that it actually is sailing’s capital,” Enright says. “By
coming to this stopover, you get to be part of Newport’s yachting
rejuvenation. This will be the biggest sailing event in Newport in the
last 30 years.” <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-54172346289604089422015-04-24T00:00:00.000-07:002015-04-24T00:00:07.509-07:00Volvo Ocean Race on its Way to Newport<br /><br />Volvo Ocean Race Fleet on Their Way to Newport<br />Team Alvimedia Leads the Way Home<br /> <br />ALVIMEDICA HEADS HOME AT THE FRONT OF THE PACK!<br /><br /><br />Newport, RI (April 19, 2015) - As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet left Brazil for Newport, RI today, led by American Team Alvimedica, race fans gathered @the Deck on Waites Wharf in Newport. Guests at the Heineken party watched what Rhode Island has been waiting and preparing two years for - the race headed to its only North American stopover in Newport.<br /><br /> The fleet of Volvo Ocean 65s are on their way to Newport for a twelve-day public celebration <br /> in the Ocean State May 5 - 17 at Fort Adams State Park. The event will include shore side activities, team compounds , concerts, entertainment, a marine Exploration Zone and racing within yards of the shore line.<br /><br />Under a year ago, a young and inexperienced Team Alvimedica sailed out of Newport, RI on a Transatlantic training run to Europe to prepare for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ten months later, skipper Charlie Enright, 30, of Bristol, RI, and his crew have logged more than 40,000 ocean miles and now have their sights set on winning the 5,000-mile leg to their homeport. <br /><br /><br />Charlie Enright interviewed on the <br />docks today before leaving Itajai, <br />Brazil - next time he's off the boat <br />it will be on home soil. <br />Photo: Ainhoa Sanchez/<br />Volvo Ocean Race<br />In excruciatingly light conditions at the start in Itajai, Enright and crew eked out a narrow lead at the first mark in the team's quest to be the first to Newport. Due to the light in shore breeze, the race committee changed a portion of the ln-shore loop to send the boats offshore more quickly in what will hopefully be more favorable racing. Alvimedica led the pack out of Itajai on their way home to the U.S. <br /><br />"It will be very exciting to see family and friends and hopefully the massive crowds of people that await us," Enright said before docking out. "The team is in a good place, we have been training in the right direction, and we're poised to have a good leg."<br /><br />"I have been looking forward to this leg since the start. We feel really privileged<br />to do this race and in addition it comes to Newport, which makes it really special for me. The maritime industry is a big part of the economy in Rhode Island and I know everyone is looking forward to our arrival. I think there will be big crowds on the water and on the land when we get there. It's a real homecoming."<br /><br />Enright is joined onboard by fellow Rhode Islander Nick Dana, 29, of Newport who is the boat captain and bowman. The team's Onboard Reporter is Amory Ross, 30, of Newport. Team co-founder and watch captain is Mark Towill, 26, of Kanehoe, HI, who after his years at Brown University with Enright, calls Rhode Island his second home.<br /><br />Amory Ross is excited to share the team's stories and images over the next two weeks as the team races toward home. "There is something very romantic about sailing home. Any time you come home from a long trip, it's always a good feeling to return home. It's a story I am really looking forward to tell. To have the added incentive os sailing to Rhode Island is a very special thing."<br /><br />With Newport as the team's official homeport, the team is certain to be pushing themselves to the limit to beat the fleet home. This is where the young team trained and set out from 10 months ago. The team has since logged about 40,000 miles and grown together as a team and steadily improved their performance since the start of the Volvo Ocean Race last October. <br /><br /> "It's really a dream come true to be able to sail into Narragansett Bay as part of this race. Seeing the Newport Bridge from Rhode Island Sound will be pretty surreal. That will be the moment when it all kicks in for me. It's a big moment for me - it's where I grew up sailing - and it' a big moment for our team. It's where we did two transatlantics last summer and that's where our team started coming together."<br /><br /><br />Newport Mayor Jeanne Napolitano <br />officially received the ceremonial baton pass from the Itajai Mayor and wiished Charlie Enright (L) and team fair sailing.<br />Photo: Amory Ross/Team Alvimedica/<br />Volvo Ocean Rac<br />Newport Ready to Celebrate!<br />Once the fleet arrives in Newport, a 12-day public celebration will be hosted by Sail Newport, Rhode Island's Public Sailing Center, the State of Rhode Island, its Department of Environmental Management, The City of Newport and Discover Newport. Events will include entertainment, a marine Exploration Zone, kids' activities, a food court, team compounds, Heineken Docks beer garden, sponsor pavilions, a theater, up-close viewing of the race boats during Pro-Am and In-Port racing and the Leg Start to Lisbon on May 17 all from Fort Adams State Park.<br /><br />EDITOR'S NOTES<br />Team Alvimedica race crew for Leg 6: Alberto Bolzan, 32, (ITA); Nick Dana, 29, (Newport, RI, USA); Charlie Enright, 30, (Bristol, RI, USA); Ryan Houston, 32, (NZL); Sebastien Marsset, 30, (FRA); Will Oxley, 49, (AUS); Dave Swete, 30, (NZL); Mark Towill, 26, (Kanehoe, HI, USA); and OnBoard Reporter Amory Ross, 30, (Newport, RI, USA).<br /><br />Team Alvimedica is the youngest entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015, the world's toughest and longest sporting event. The crew is led by American skipper Charlie Enright, age 30. Alvimedica, the European based medical devices company, is the team's owner. Founded in 2007, Alvimedica is a fast growing challenger in the global field of interventional cardiology, committed to developing minimally-invasive technologies. This is the team's first entry in the extremely challenging 39,000-mile race that started October 11, 2014 from Alicante, Spain and features stopovers in 11 ports around the world.<br /><br />In the United States, TV coverage continues on the NBC Sports Network AND OutsideTelevision. Check local listings. <br /><br /><br />Follow Team Alvimedica on:<br />www.teamalvimedica.com<br />www.facebook.com/TeamAlvimedica<br />www.volvooceanrace.com <br />Alvimedica high resolution photos are available: media.teamalvimedica.com<br />Contact: Jane Eagleson, Team Alvimedica, Head of Communications, <br />jane.eagleson@teamalvimedica.com<br /><br />FOLLOW THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE<br />www.volvooceanrace.com<br /><br />FOLLOW THE NEWPORT STOPOVER<br />www.volvooceanracenewport.com<br /><br />NEWPORT: kim.cooper@sailnewport.org<br />Sail Newport, 60 Fort Adams Dr., Newport, RI 02840/www.sailnewport.org<br /><br /><br />www.volvooceanracenewport.com<br />Click to receive text alerts on Volvo Ocean Race<br />Sail Newport | 401-846-1983 | http://www.sailnewport.org<br />60 Fort Adams Dr., Fort Adams State Park<br />Newport, RI 02840 Telephone (US (401) 846-1983<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-79789386368487303332015-04-13T00:00:00.000-07:002015-04-13T00:00:03.055-07:00Newport Daffodil Days Festival 4/17/2015 TO 4/19/2015 <div id="banner1_banner1_Rotator1" style="display: inline-block; height: 90px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 728px;">
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along our brick and cobblestone walkways, enjoy live music,
daffodil-themed plantings and window decorating on the wharf. Daffy
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-8406691538846752402015-04-12T01:00:00.000-07:002015-04-12T01:00:08.640-07:00Newport MarathonThe Newport Marathon will take place on October 11, 2015 and feature all of the beauty and grandeur the City By The Sea has to offer. The only marathon and half-marathon in Newport, the course is simply astounding: winding ocean-side roads, miles of waterfront views and sweeping vistas of the grand mansions along Bellevue Avenue.<br /><br />The races will begin at 7:30 AM in Newport, Rhode Island and travel through the city, as well as neighboring, Middletown. The race will utilize a USATF-certified course and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and all other major marathon events.<br /><br /><br /><br />The Races<br /><br />Whether you're an advanced runner looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, or just looking for a scenic jog and walk, The Newport Marathon and Half Marathon promises a good time for participants of all speeds.<br /><br />Note: The Middletown portion of the marathon course is pending final approval on May 18.<br /><br /><br />A 26.2 mile running tour of Aquidneck Island. This seaside USATF certified course showcases the best of Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island<br /><br />Register Course Map<br />The scenic first half of the marathon course features historic Downtown Newport, Fort Adams, Ocean Drive and the famous Bellevue Avenue mansionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-86406213479830743742015-04-11T01:00:00.000-07:002015-04-11T01:00:01.170-07:00Audrain Automobile MuseumThe Audrain Automobile Museum, located at 222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport was established in the fall of 2014 with the mission of becoming one of the most highly regarded automotive museums in New England.<br />
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A car museum is quintessential Americana, nothing less than an ode to the nations love affair with the automobile. The most fervid moments are fully captured at the Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport.<br />
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The automobile collections on display include some of the rarest and most remarkable vehicles in history, ranging from the beginning of the 20th century to modern day. The entire collection is never on display at any one time. Each temporary exhibition features 15-20 cars. This allows visitors and members to enjoy a new experience every 3-4 months as the theme of each installation is changed. <br />
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Now exhibiting the "Supercar, basically that is the car that has one purpose, and that is to go insanely fast! It is not meant to go to the food store, it's meant to hold two people and go really fast and make a statement when you show up at your destination," sums up Matthew Newton, the museum's at large curator.<br />
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Audrain Automobile Museum,<br />
222 Bellevue Avenue,<br />
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www.audrainautomuseum.org<br />
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(401) 856 4420<br />
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Open Friday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $12, $10 seniors, $8 military and children 12 and younger.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-56674998428807936552015-04-10T01:00:00.000-07:002015-04-10T01:00:08.876-07:00We are open!Villa 120 opens today Friday 10th April 2015 after a very long and cold winter. Have spent the last few weeks Spring cleaning, painting, garden clearing and planting.<br />
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We are squeeky clean and looking good - fresh and energized for a wonderful Newport season of fun and frolics.<br />
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This year is particularly exciting, Volvo Races comes to Newport in May, a new automobile museum has opened and we have the Newport marathon coming in October just to mention a couple of fabulous, diverse and exciting opportunities to bring you to our fabulous City by the Sea.<br />
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Over the next few weeks I will be writing regularly to keep you up-dated with all events but if you have a particular question - just call me!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-2981093489778212212014-07-05T07:08:00.000-07:002014-07-05T07:08:00.680-07:00Newport Antiques Show July 25th - July 27th 2014 - Newport R.I.The Newport Antiques Show will celebrate its 7th anniversary in the summer of 2014. The Show runs Friday July 25th through Sunday July 27, 2014 at St. George’s School in Middletown, RI. It opens with the elegant Gala Preview Party on Thursday July 24, 2013.<br />
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In addition to antiques from esteemed dealers, the 2014 show will feature a loan exhibit entitled Fifty Objects That Shaped Rhode Island History. The exhibit strives to tell the state's story from its founding through the 20th century via such items as Roger Williams' compass-sundial and the shirt Governor Garrahy wore during the Blizzard of 1978.<br />
The 2014 loan exhibit, Fifty Objects That Changed Rhode Island History, will be co-presented by the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Newport Historical Society.<br />
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Since 2007, the Newport Antiques Show has culled some of the most elegant and important Americana antiques for its massive annual shows. Show manager Diana H. Bittel, a distinguished antiques dealer in her own right, carefully selects the dealers to be featured, eventually inviting a lucky 40 to showcase their wares. With paintings, furniture, folk art, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind pieces, antiques aficionados are sure to find an item that complements their home decor, appeals to their sense of history, or gives them a convenient shortcut to Narnia. The show also gives back by benefiting the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-63361064289434115212014-06-28T07:28:00.000-07:002014-06-28T07:28:00.314-07:00Go Newport (R.I.) Entertainment! <br />Fancy a bit of mystery? “Murder at the museum” will be going on at the Newport Art Museum, on 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, at 7pm. A local theatre company is presenting “Ballgowns, Bling and Betrayal”, an all interactive, all ages murder mystery. Its $30 dollars for adults ($20 for museum members), $25 for seniors and active military ($15 for museum members), and $15 for youth 17 and younger ($10 for museum members). Call 324-9436 or www.newportmuseum.org for more details. <br /><br />Love fireworks? Be at East Ferry in Jamestown to enjoy music at 7pm and a fireworks display at 9pm on Saturday, July 5th. <br /><br /><br />“Rock the Fort”, Fort Adams located at 90 Fort dams Drive, Newport is hosting live entertainment, food and drinks from 6-9pm on Thursday, July 10th. <br /><br /><br />Take advantage of our seaside location by heading down to the Newport Regatta- Sail Newport, Fort Adams State Park, 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. Call 848-5777 or visit www.sailnewport.worldsecuressystems.com/regattas/newportRegatta. <br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-2724553108872395462014-06-27T07:23:00.000-07:002014-06-27T07:23:00.088-07:00Polo or Jazz? August 1st - Newport R.I.If you love Polo, socialising or getting dressed up for a good cause then you might want to check your diary because on August 1st you can join guests of honour, The Kenyan Polo Team of the social highlight of the summer. The Newport Polo Clubs annual black tie gala, dubbed the Safari Ball, is planned for Friday August 1st at Rosecliff, one of the cites famed Gilded Age mansions, on the eve of the city’s USA vs. Kenya polo match, a highlight in the Newport International Polo Series XXIII. <br />
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How about getting your dancing shoes on and heading out in the fun seaside community for some great music? The Newport Jazz Festivals 60th Anniversary is coming up August 1st, 2nd and 3rd. This is the perfect opportunity to have some fun with friends and family! Different artists play different days, so to find out who you would prefer to see go to www.newportjazzfest.org or go to the Newport Vistiors Centre to get more info! A $55 discount on tickets is available through the end of May only at the Visitors centre in Newport. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-77064138539628285152014-06-25T06:08:00.000-07:002014-06-25T06:10:47.106-07:00Cliff Walk Newport R.I. BY RICHARD SALIT<br />
Journal Staff Writer<br />
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NEWPORT, R.I. — Cliff Walk, touted as the state’s most popular tourist destination, is nearing the end of a repeatedly delayed $5.2-million project to repair damage from superstorm Sandy in 2012. It’s expected to be completed in July.<br />
On Tuesday, city and state officials gathered where the walk begins on Memorial Boulevard for the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque to pay tribute to those who supported the Department of Transportation project.<br />
Sandy damaged the southernmost portion of the 3.5-mile walk, which runs alongside the cliffs of Easton Bay and the iconic mansions of Bellevue Avenue. It’s a National Recreational Trail in a National Historic District.<br />
The project involved removing destroyed sections of sidewalks, filling voids and pouring new concrete sidewalks. The $3.2-million original contract with John Rocchio Corp., based in Smithfield, increased by an additional $2 million to cover the repair of a wall near Rough Point, the estate of the late Doris Duke, and install a stone wall on the edge of the Miramar mansion property, according to DOT spokeswoman Rose Amoros.<br />
The work is being financed with federal Sandy relief, with a 20-percent state match.<br />
The section of the walk from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road reopened in the fall. A stretch north from Marine Avenue to Ruggles Avenue opened Saturday. The final portion, near Miramar, is scheduled to reopen in July, Amoros said.<br />
State officials had hoped for all of the work to be completed by Memorial Day for the peak tourist season. But they encountered unexpected construction delays. Prior to that, the project was pushed back to revise original engineering plans after surfers complained about temporary, and potentially permanent, changes to the renowned point break at Ruggles.<br />
Another problem surfaced during Tuesday’s ceremony: the plaque — which honored members of the state’s congressional delegation, Newport representatives in the General Assembly and the City Council — misspelled Governor Chafee’s name. A second “f” was added.<br />
The plaque, produced for the city’s Cliff Walk Commission by Rocchio and dedicated to “the vision and support of those committed to the preservation of this historic resource,” will be removed Wednesday, said Amoros. A new one will be made and installed, probably in July, she said.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-48445116776811631182014-06-21T13:37:00.000-07:002014-06-21T13:37:00.117-07:00Newport History Tours 2014 Schedule - Newport R.I.Newport History Tours 2014 schedule for June- October are knowledge filled adventures into the past to enjoy. For more information on the tours call 401-841-8770 or visit www.NewportHistoryTours.org <br />
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Monday:<br />
10am: Discover Colonial Newport <br />
10:30am: Rogues & Scoundrels <br />
11am- 3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours <br />
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Tuesday:<br />
10am: Golden to Gilded<br />
10:30am: Road to Independence <br />
11am-3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours<br />
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Wednesday: <br />
10am: Discover Colonial Newport <br />
10:30am: Souls & Stones<br />
11am-3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours<br />
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Thursday: <br />
10am: Golden to Gilded <br />
10:30am: Road to Independence <br />
11am- 3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours <br />
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Friday:<br />
10am: Discover Colonial Newport<br />
10:30am: Souls & Stones <br />
11am-3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours <br />
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Saturday:<br />
10am: Golden to Gilded<br />
1030am: Rogues & Scoundrels <br />
First Sat of the month at 11am: Rum & Revolution <br />
11am- 3pm: Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours <br />
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June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20 & Oct 18 at 11am: Tour of the Month <br />
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Sunday:<br />
10:30am: Discover Colonial Newport <br />
11am-3pm: Colony House, Great friends Meeting House & Wanton- Lyman- Hazard House Site Tours <br />
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Museums:<br />
Open Daily at 10am: Museum of Newport History<br />
Thurs- Mon, 11am- 3pm: Whitehorne House Museum/ Guilded Tours offered at 10:30am &3pm Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-61104454940492230172014-06-20T07:45:00.000-07:002014-06-20T07:45:00.101-07:00Summer Solstice Celebration Newport R.I.Summer Solstice Celebration on Rose Island<br /><br />June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br /><br />Let your spirit be filled with peace and harmony as you watch the sun setting on this longest day of the year.<br />To purchase tickets visit www.roseisland.org. $25 members $30 non-members includes transportation via the Jamestown/Newport Ferry, celestial treats and one ticket for a tipple!<br /><br />Details<br /><br />Date:<br />June 21, 2014<br />Time:<br />5:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br />Cost:<br />$25-30<br />Venue<br /><br />Rose Island<br />Phone:<br />401-847-4242<br />Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI 02840 United States<br />+ Google Map<br />Website:<br />www.roseisland.org<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-64244078777235643432014-06-19T07:19:00.000-07:002014-06-19T07:19:00.433-07:00"Fire & Ice; Combat Art from the Korean War" June 25th - Newport R.I.The Naval War College Museum recently opened a new Korean War Exhibit, “Fire and Ice: Combat Art from the Korean War,” featuring 27 pieces by combat artists Herbert Hahn and Hugh Cabot. <br /><br />Often called the “forgotten war,” the Korean War started on June 25, 1950 and ran until July 27, 1953. In all, five million soldiers and civilians died, including over 36,000 Americans. Pictured is “Poison Charley” by Hugh Cabot. While Korean winters took their toll on frontline troops, summers brought their own misery in the form of monsoon rains that could continue for weeks at a time. Outside of the cities there were few paved roads, and the dirt roads that did exist quickly turned to mud once the monsoons began. <br /><br />The exhibit will be on display through December 2014. For more information, call 401-841-7276.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-87369154273062508602014-06-18T07:48:00.000-07:002014-06-18T07:48:00.175-07:00Redwood Library & Athenaeum - Newport R.I. Present Italian guitarist Diego CampagnaAccomplished Classical Guitarist Diego Campagna: Live at the Redwood<br /><br />June 21 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm<br /><br />The Redwood is delighted to present Italian guitarist Diego Campagna in a special concert at 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 21, in the Harrison Room. Mr. Campagna began studying guitar at the age of nine (after listening to a record by Maestro Andres Segovia), under the Maestro Carlo Ghersi in San Remo. He continued his studies with the Maestro Davide Ficco at the Conservatoire “G.F. Ghedini” in Cuneo. Admitted in 2003 as the only Italian, he studied at the Salzburg “Mozarteum” University, graduating with full marks. He is the artistic director of the Festival Classico del Ponente Ligure in Imperia, Italy, and of the MusicalMente Festival in Balducco, among other accomplishments.<br /><br />Details<br /><br />Date:<br />June 21, 2014<br />Time:<br />3:30 pm - 5:30 pm<br />Cost:<br />$10-15<br />Website:<br />http://redwoodlibrary.org<br />Organizer<br /><br />Redwood Library & Athenaeum<br />Phone:<br />401-847-0292<br />Website:<br />www.redwoodlibrary.orgAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-7251766002332370572014-06-16T07:51:00.000-07:002014-06-16T07:51:00.244-07:00Newport International Polo Series - June 21st - R.I.Newport International Polo Series – USA vs. Scotland<br /><br />June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm<br /><br />Few things can pull residents and guests off of a balmy late afternoon beach like a polo match at the Newport International Polo Series. If you can tailgate at the event adjacent to the field consider yourself lucky. The tailgate spots sell out months in advance, evidence of the increasing popularity of this weekly event. No matter if you are in stands or milling about enjoying the scene, attending at least one match per season is a near requirement for spending any time on Aquidneck Island during the summer months. How lucky we are to have such a beautiful game so accessible!<br /><br />The Newport Polo Club is the successor of the historic Westchester Polo Club, founded in Newport in 1876. Today’s club is based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, with public exhibition playing fields at historic Glen Farm, as well as private fields & outdoor arena in Portsmouth. Newport Polo’s Office and Lessons are private, and not located at Glen Farm; visitors are received by appointment only<br /><br />Details<br /><br />Date:<br />June 21, 2014<br />Time:<br />5:00 pm - 7:00 pm<br />Cost:<br />$12-50 (VIP)<br />Organizer<br /><br />Newport Polo Club<br />Phone:<br />401-847-7090<br />Website:<br />www.nptpolo.com<br />Venue<br /><br />Glen Farm<br />Phone:<br />401-847-7090<br />163 Glen Farm Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 United States<br />Website:<br />www.nptpolo.com<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-4855041506704715922014-06-14T08:53:00.000-07:002014-06-14T08:53:00.383-07:00National Museum of American Illustration - Vernon Court - Newport R.I.<br />
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A Great Summer Season Opening!<br />
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On Thursday, May 22 the NMAI opened for Summer Season 2014 with the debut of a new exhibition, Norman Rockwell and his Contemporaries! This exhibition has already been widely popular with both critics and museum visitors, it features artists such as: John Falter, John Clymer, Mead Shaeffer, Stevan Dohanos, Frank Schoonover, JC Leyendecker, N.C. Wyeth, and of course, Norman Rockwell. For more information on this new exhibition.<br />
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Our Summer hours are now in full swing, adding three extra days a week for you, your family, and friends to see this new exciting record-breaking exhibtion; as well as a chance to visit The American Muse exhibition continued from last May due to public demand, original illustrations from My Little Pony: Under the Sparkling Sea by Mary Jane Begin, and selections from our American Imagist Collection. Come visit the NMAI during our extended Summer hours, Thursdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm, no need for reservations. The exhibition is also available for viewing on Wednesdays by advance reservation for groups of 6 visitors or more.<br />
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The NMAI recently added a new statue to our NMAI Sculpture Collection! The Vigil of Rizpah by Joseph Mozier is now available for viewing in our Tiffany Loggia. Another Mozier sculpture, the noted work entitled Jeptha's Daughter is on exhibit in The Marble Hall.<br />
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Installing a statue is much more complicated and involved than one may think. When Rizpah was delivered we were shocked to discover that she weighed 1860 lbs, just short of 2,000lb, a literal ton! Her weight ruled out manually carrying nearly a ton of marble into Vernon Court and onto her pedestal. Other avenues had to be considered. <br />
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The solution? A huge forklift was carefully guided down the pathway leading to the entrance of the Tiffany Loggia, with only inches of clearance on either side. Rizpah's crate was slid onto the forklift attachment and slowly lifted up and over the marble steps and gently placed inside the building.<br />
From the machine's extended reach over the steps, to the clearance of the crate in the doorway, to the width of the forklift to fit down the pathway, everything was thoughtfully planned. As anticipated, every measurement miraculously just barely fit to the great credit of the sculpture erection team. <br />
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However it appeared, surprisingly that was the easist part. She was too heavy to be manually lifted onto her pedestal. Instead, a scaffolding was assembled inside the Loggia (very skillfully, to avoid the track lighting as well as the restored murals). A pulley system was installed and stratigically placed around the statue, supporting her delicatly so that pieces would not be snapped off by her own weight when lifted. Instead of being placed onto the pedestal, it was actually slid beneath her, and then she was lowered down onto it.<br />
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A big thank you to the team assembled who volunteered their helping hands, advice, and experience in installing our new statue!<br />
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The NMAI is pleased to announce our recent participation in the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, A Date with Art: the Buiness of Illustrated Calendars. Works from the NMAI's permanent American Imagist Collection were featured, including Maxfield Parrish's Venetian Lamplighters (1922), Reveries (1926), and Sunup, Little Brook Farm (1942).<br />
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"To a 1920s audience, Parrish's calendar scenes were magical windows to a world that glowed with fairies, exotic lights, and lush scenes rendered with almost three-dimensional realism. The glowing blue-sky in "The Venetian Lamplighter" (1922) is equally striking in the original painting and its calendar counterpart. Even Parrish's more pedestrian views of New England landscapes and ordinary homes - seen in 1929 and 1945 calendars - still have that unearthy depth and lights." - John Chambless, Chester County Press<br />
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A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars - some text below from the Brandywine Museum press release: www.brandywinemuseum.org:<br />
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"Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rowckwell and N.C. Wyeth - foremost illustrators in the first half of the 20th century - created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Calendars hung in millions of homes, shops, and offices, providing artists with an opportunity to disseminate their work to a much broader audience than that for books or magazines. A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars introduces visitors to the once-thriving, lucrative business of illustrated calendars. From Parrish's haunting work for General Electric's Edison Mazda Brand to Norman Rockwell's iconic images for the Boy Scouts of America, calendar images contributed greatly to an artist's popular repuation. Yet just as these for artists reaped financial benefit and fame by creating art for calendars, the connection to cocmmercial venures at times undermined their critical repuations as artists. This exhibition will reveal the various ways in which Pyle, Parrish, Rockwell, and Wyeth integrated calendar works into their calendar work into their careers, adapting to shifting views of contemporary art, illustration, and business."<br />
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The Brandwine River Museum (1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA) is open daily from 9:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandwinemuseum.org<br />
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The exhibition has concluded and all three paintings have since returned to the NMAI. Reveries and Venetian Lamplighters are both currently on display in the Grand Salon.<br />
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"My boyfriend and I...are so glad we visited! The mansion itself is extremely beautiful and well maintained, as are the beautiful grounds. The actual illustration collection is expansive and beautiful. You could spend a great amount of time in each room enjoying all of the beautiful pieces. In particular, we enjoyed the Norman Rockwell collection. We were in awe of the beauty of the house and all the sculptures and illustrations througout...Absolutely worth a visit when you are in Newport -- we are so glad we went!" <br />
- "ResortMeg", tripadvisor.com, March 2014 <br />
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"My colleagues and I consider the holdings of your museum to include works essential to the very cultural foundation of our contemporary society. More, it is recognized that such works as you protect and display remain part and parcel of the very fiber of our cultural identity as a nation and beyond."<br />
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- Spencer Ladd, Associate Professor, Chair, University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth<br />
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"This Newport museum is truly one of the best museums I've had the pleasure to visit in my lifetime. Well worth taking the journey just to see a sample of some of the greatest "American" art set in a beautiful mansion." <br />
- "Commonman777", tripadvisor.com, March 2014 <br />
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Norman Rockwell and his Contemporaries is a thematic exploration of artworks by Rockwell and his peers: those influenced by Rockwell and those who influenced the Master himself. The most noted artist-illustrators of his time were colleagues, classmates, and friends who lived and worked in nearby artist communites. The illustrators reflected and molded American society by depicting prototypical themes still held dear today. Featured alongside Rockwell are: John Clymer, Stevan Dohanos, John Falter, George Hughes, J.C. Leyendecker, and more.<br />
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Mary Jane Begin's new book My Little Pony: Under the Sparkling Sea, as the title suggests, is a My Little Pony story with an aquatic theme. Her bold and intense use of colors in the underwater environment and nuanced depictions of the facial expressions convey the characters' wonderment at the strange and new world they experience. Illustrations from this book are now on display for viewing and for sale in the Lower Level galleries to benefit the NMAI.<br />
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Continuing for the 2014 Summer Season, this exhibition features the illustrative works of Charles Dana Gibson, Harrison Fisher, Howard Chandler Christy, Walter Granville Smith, James Montgomery Flagg, Albert Beck Wenzell, and others of their Gilded Age Illustrator colleagues, each demonstrating their own particular notion of the Classic American female Beauties from the Gilded Age.<br />
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Adults: $18 Thursdays: 11am - 5pm <br />
Seniors (60+)/Military: $16 Fridays: 11am - 5pm<br />
Groups (6 Visitors or more): $15 Saturdays: 11am - 5pm<br />
Students: $12 Sundays: 11am - 5pm <br />
Children 5 to 12 yrs: $8 <br />
*Children under 5 not admitted <br />
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(Guided Tours and additional hours available at other times by appointment for groups of 6 persons or more. Ring: 401.8851.8949 ext. 18 for more information)<br />
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The National Museum of American Illustration is a nonprofit, independent, educational and aesthetic organization. It is located in Newport, RI on Bellevue Avenue at Vernon Court (1898), a Carrere and Hastings designed Beaux-Arts adaptation of an 18th century French chateau. It is the first national museum devoted exclusively to American Illustration art. Illustration consists of original artwork created to be reproduced in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertisements. "Golden Age" paintings by such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, NC Wyeth, JC Leyendecker, and 150 others are displayed in "Gilded Age" architecture, creating a unique union of architecture and art - a national treasure. The Museum is administered by the American Civilization Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal to present the best possible venue for appreciating the greatest collection of illustration art - the most American of American art.<br />
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National Museum of American Illustration<br />
492 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI, 02840<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-76526380930258545602014-06-14T06:19:00.000-07:002014-06-14T06:19:00.129-07:00Fathers Day in Newport R.I.What To Do With Dad In Newport On Father’s Day!<br />Where And How To Celebrate Father’s Day In Newport, RI<br /><br />Celebrate Dad with these local happenings on Father’s Day. It’s this Sunday, by the way!<br /><br />Free Admission To Newport Attractions | June 15th & 16th<br />The Attractions Council of Newport County invites all Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry to visit many great local attractions on Sunday, June 15 and Monday, June 16. A total of 16 attractions/organizations are participating, including two attractions located in Bristol.<br /><br />Elliot Kaminitz Father’s Day Ride | 8:00am<br />The 2nd Annual Elliot Kaminitz Father’s Day ride will be held on Father’s Day at 8:00 a.m. With a range of distances from 6, 10 and 25 miles riders of all levels can participate. This event is an memorial bike ride honoring Dr. Elliot Kaminitz. www.fathersdayride.org<br /><br />Father’s Day Tour Of Ballard Park | 10:00am<br />Start Father’s Day with fresh air and a hike of the trails at Ballard Park! Friends of Ballard Park staff will host a guided tour of the thirteen acre park providing information on its unique features and history. Meet at the Hazard Road entrance. $10 suggested donation per family. FREE for Newport County residents as part of Newport Attraction Days. www.ballardpark.org<br />Newport Motorcar Festival<br /><br />This Sunday, Father’s Day, June 15, 2014 is the 58th annual antique auto show on the grounds of the Portsmouth Abbey School right on the edge of Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, RI. This is one of the oldest car shows in the region, and it always draws such a large contingent of British automobiles that they have a British only class (as well as a separate Bentley/Rolls Royce class and a generic non-British, Foreign class).<br /><br />Father’s Day Dinner At Newport Vineyards | 4:30pm to 6:30pm<br />Spoil Dad this Father’s Day at Newport Vineyards with wine, beer, live music & of course, a simulcast of the Us Open. Food will include a selection of sliders from Blackstone Caterers including Angus Beef, Ahi Tuna, Pulled Pork and more! Treat Dad to an afternoon of fun. www.newportvineyards.com<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-79527576655104771702014-06-14T06:13:00.000-07:002014-06-14T06:13:00.153-07:00Newport International Polo Series - June 14th 2014Newport International Polo Series: Lufthansa Cup<br /><br />Saturday, June 14th starting at 5:00 PM and ending at 7:00 PM EDT.<br /><br />Watch Newport grapple with a top regional rival for the Lufthansa cup in the NBC Newport International Polo Series, presented by BMW. Sit field side on the lawn or in center field pavilion seats, and prepare for an afternoon of action-packed polo. Gates open at 1pm; match begins at 5pm, concluding with the trophy presentation & champagne toast with the teams. General admission tickets are $12 (children 15 and under are free) and pavilion seating is $20/person.<br />cost<br />GA $12, Kids Free, Pavilion Seating $20<br />Website: www.nptpolo.com/<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-11523256239025667342014-06-14T06:09:00.000-07:002014-06-14T06:09:00.130-07:00Aquidneck Growers' Market - Support Local Food! Aquidneck Growers' Market: A summer of luscious local food ahead !<br /><br />With spring finally sprung we are eagerly anticipating our summer market openings in the first week in June; Newport on Wednesday June 4, 2 to 6 pm, and Middletown on Saturday, June 7, 9 am to 1 pm, and anticipating a big season ahead as more and more people come to understand and value the importance of eating locally.<br /><br />Visit the Aquidneck Growers' Market two locations and support local food:<br /><br />Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br /><br />opening June 7 through October 25, at the Newport Vineyard and Winery,<br /><br />900 East Main, Middletown, RI<br /><br />and<br /><br />Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.<br /><br />opening June 4, on Memorial Boulevard between Chapel and Edgar in Newport, RI<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-26845398146758339382014-06-13T06:04:00.000-07:002014-06-13T06:04:10.190-07:008th Annual Norman Bird Sanctuary 5k in honor of David Leys Jr - Newport R.I.<br />Saturday, June 14th starting at 8:30 AM and ending at 11:00 AM EDT.<br /><br />Details Contact<br /><br />The Norman Bird Sanctuary 5K has become a Father's Day weekend tradition for many, quickly becoming a favorite among runners & walkers alike, attracting participants from as far as California, Utah, Florida, and Tennessee. USATF sanctioned, participants enjoy the scenic route past beautiful beaches and diverse landscapes.<br /><br />In addition to being a fundraiser for the Norman Bird Sanctuary, the 5K honors David Leys, Jr., diagnosed with ALS last year, a native islander who was a force behind the race from its inception, and a great supporter of NBS. Runners are given the opportunity to donate to the RI Chapter of the ALS Foundation in Dave's name. <br /><br />After the race, join us back at the start for music and refreshments! <br /><br />Registration begins at 7:00 am, race starts at 8:30 am<br /><br />Frosty Freez Kids Run starts at 8:15 am<br /><br />**Tech t-shirts available to first 150 participants; afterwards you can purchase them for $10 until June 1st.**<br /><br />Registration on-line at www.racewire.com<br />cost<br />Entry Fee: $25 on-line pre-entry; $30 after June 1st $5 for Frosty Freez Kids Run<br />details<br />Contributed Family Friendly<br />Website: www.normanbirdsanctuary.org<br />venue information<br />Norman Bird Sanctuary<br /><br />583 Third Beach Road Middletown, RI 02842<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-39548825746745015882014-06-13T06:01:00.000-07:002014-06-13T06:01:28.460-07:00Fort Adams - Second Annual Elliot Kaminitz Father's Day Bike Ride<br />Sunday, June 15th starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 10:00 AM EDT.<br /><br />This event takes place at Fort Adams on the morning of Fathers Day and will be finished by noon. It's a wonderful way to start Fathers Day - with a healthy active family event that has activity for the whole family. Options include 6,10 and 25-mile rides on the beautiful Ocean Drive, a 2-mile Bay Walk inside the park and a really fun Kids Ride and Kids Safety Town. The Kids Ride will be in the safety of the Fort, where 1/3 mile loops can add up to as many miles as a child wants to ride. Additionally, the Safety Town will be set for youngsters to learn and practice safe cycling skills. This is the first year for what will become a wonderful annual event. All funds raised support safe cycling initiatives in and around Newport and Aquidneck Island. <br />cost<br /><br />Website: www.fathersdayride.org<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392490357521553243.post-34934599298101082072014-06-13T05:58:00.001-07:002014-06-13T05:58:40.637-07:00Blackstone Caterers presents - Fathers Day "Sliderfest" - Newport R.I.Father's Day Wine & Beer Dinner<br /><br />Sunday, June 15th starting at 4:30 PM and ending at 6:30 PM EDT.<br /><br />Live Music & US Open Simulcast! Wine Tasting & Beer.<br /><br />4:30 to 6:30<br /><br />Blackstone Caterers Presents "Sliderfest"<br /><br />Selection of Angus Beef, Ahi Tuna, Pulled Pork & more. Small Platters of Charcuterie, House-made Pretzel Bites w/Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. Plus: Pulled Pork Sliders w/ Classic Cole Slaw, Angus Beef Sliders w/Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese, Ahi Tuna Sliders w/Asian Slw & Wasabi Ginger Mayonnaise, Tortellini Salad w/Feta & Diced Tomatoes, Classic Caesar Salad w/Garlic Croutons, Cookies & Brownies. $50 includes food, wine tasting, beer (1 drink voucher) & fun. Cash bar.<br /><br />R.S.V.P. required to:info@newportvineyards.com<br /><br />or call us at 401-848-5161.<br />cost<br />$50<br />Website: www.newportvineyards.com/calendar.asp<br />venue information<br />Newport Vineyards<br /><br />909 E. Main Rd Middletown, RI 02842<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062819058328677400noreply@blogger.com0