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Calendar of Events
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In August - Folk & Film Festivals, Concerts and Family Fun
By Richard Pacheco
2ELAX Now that summer is in full swing the 10am Show: 11:30am to 7pm. P.O. (at the playground). Face painting &
7EDELIVER area is filled with ample outdoor and
indoor opportunities. There are many
Box 1221, Newport, RI 401-847-3700
for tickets 877-655-4TIX (4849) range
magic show. Free children pass to
Zoo with paying adult. 12-2pm. Free
summer Cape venues which offer of prices from $40 to $500 for VIP. concert “The Grace Brothers and
their riches this time of year like the www.festivalnetwork.com Friends” featuring Chris Waters, Peter
Melody Tent, Heritage Museums and Grace, Paul “Newby” Grace & An-
Gardens and others that bring name Clambake at the Rose Island nette Almeida. Bring your own chair
brand entertainment to the area, as Lighthouse or blankets. 2-4pm. 508-993-8458
Ask me about Xango well as the best bet featured Newport Newport RI www.buttonwoodpark.org
Elaine Lima: Independent Distributor Folk Festival. Aug. 16. The world’s most trashless,
bring-your-own-blanket-and-sit-on- James Montgomery with
RI International Film Festival the-ground-clambake feast. Island fun Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Providence RI for the whole family. Reservations re- Heritage Museums, Sandwich MA
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Aug. 5–10. 300 films in six days. quired. 11am-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Aug. 13. The summer heats up with an
Now in its twelfth year, the Rhode Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, evening of ‘harp’ and Blues. Johnny Hoy
Island International Film Festival™, P.O. Box 1419, Newport. 401-847- and the Bluefish will play diverse musi-
H A R D S C R A B B L E N AT U R E P R E S E R V E (RIIFF) in its brief life span has be- 4242 www.roseisland.org cal styles of this genre - from a spirited
& VISITOR CENTER
come a leading juried competition walking blues, to swing and barrelhouse
showcase for international indepen- Lizzie Borden Museum Annual blues. This Martha’s Vineyard group fo-
L L OY D C E N T E R F O R T H E E N V I R O N M E N T
Protecting nature through research and education
dent filmmakers and their work. In Re-enactment cuses on a wide variety of rootsy, spare,

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2007, RIIFF screened 320 titles in six Fall River MA driving tunes sure to get you out of your
days. The Festival had 5 sell-outs and Aug. 4. Did she or didn’t she? For seat! Then blues legend James Mont-
is recognized within the industry as over a century many have debated gomery will take the stage and ‘bring
the largest festival in New England. whether Lizzie Borden actually killed it home.’ 7:30 pm, gates open at 6:30.
Prices range from $10 to $1,000. 268 her parents. On the anniversary of Ticket prices are $18 for members and
Broadway, Providence RI. the crime, take in a re-enactment and $22 for non-members in advance, and
401-861-4445. www.rifilmfest.org see for yourself. Admission charge. $25 on the night of the show. Heritage
Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, 92 Museums and Gardens Concert Stage,
Newport Folk Festival Second St, Fall River MA. 508-675- 67 Grove Street, Sandwich MA. 508-
Newport RI 7333 or 508-675-7334 www.lizzie- 888-3300. www.heritagemuseumsand-
Aug. 1-3. The Newport Folk Festival borden.com gardens.org
is a multi-day, multi-stage music fes-
tival held at the historic International Family Day in Buttonwood Park Cape Cod Melody Tent
Tennis Hall of Fame and Fort Adams New Bedford MA Hyannis MA
State Park. International Tennis Hall Aug. 24. A family stroll in the Park. Thru Labor Day. World class entertain-
of Fame at the Newport Casino. Fri- Walk through the arboretum (guides ment. Theater in the round, every seat
day, August 1 Doors: 6pm Show: 8pm will be available). Nature table and up close and personal with your favorite
430 Potomska Road tel 508-990-0505 Fort Adams State Park; Saturday, Au- craft table for children. Meet Blue stars. 21 West Main Street, Hyannis. For
Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748 fax 508-993-7868
gust 2 Doors: 10am Show: 11:30 am Dog w/ free balloons. New accessible tickets and schedule of performers 508-
W W W. L L OY D C E N T E R . O R G
to 7pm; Sunday, August 3rd Doors: handicap playground. Sensory garden 775-5630. www.melodytent.org. XV
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Fort Taber and Davy’s Locker Little Theatre of Fall River
Restaurant inal owner Dave Dolinsky,
who started it in 1966. A lo-
&
cal landmark, Davy’s Locker
Walk, bike, chat and relax – blends the traditional with

present
the new. Nouvelle cuisine of
all by the sea Shrimp Pierre and Seafood
Linguine graces the menu
by Liz LaValley
alongside longtime favorites

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n New Bedford MA the sea surrounds us of chowder, fried clams and

al
with its never ending loveliness, and it’s broiled haddock. An even
the easiest thing in the world to stroll the more pleasant addition is an
u s ic
hills of Fort Taber watching the clouds out to
the far horizon of sapphire. Then enjoy the fresh
snack shack and friendly beaches to be en-
joyed in this sultry summer heat. It also has
outside dining area, complete
with thatched Tiki Bar. Open Sun. through
M August 14th - August 17th “We’ve got it covered”
bounty of that same ocean five minutes away at
the outside patio of famous Davy’s Locker Res-
a magnificent reminiscence of past wars that
established this peaceful scene, the seven-
Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri. to Sat. 11:30
– 10 pm. August 21st - August 24th Route 6
taurant, where the salt tang mixes with the scent sided edifice of Fort Rodman. Driving I-195 to New Bedford, one takes
Performances at The Firebarn Mattapoisett/Fairhaven Line
of delicious New England cooking.
Fort Taber Park at Clark’s Point, open
In 1997, the City of New Bedford created
a public park with bicycle trails and walk-
the Downtown Exit to MA-18 S (which
becomes the John F. Kennedy Memorial 340 Prospect Street 508-758-6170/508-994-6170
from dawn to dusk, has clean green swards, ing paths, taking advantage of the panoram- Highway). Turn left onto Cove Street, Fall River, MA Come in and see our Large
circling bike paths, a colorful playground, ic views. Also built were moving memori- right onto East Rodney French Boulevard,
als representing the various armed forces then follow along the hurricane dike to the
Selection of Wood, Tile, Carpet &
and conflicts. Available for conversation Fort Taber Military Reservation at 1000
Coming in Fall 2008! Laminate Flooring.
and history are the volunteers of the Fort
Taber Historical Association who maintain
South Rodney French Boulevard.
So whether you’re looking for a deli-
Crazy for You - Owner Brad Petty personally guarantees all
a military museum on the grounds. cious seafood dinner and drinks after an af- Gershwin Musical Comedy installation for as long as you own your home
After working up an appetite, you can re- ternoon of exercise and sea air, or a family
trace your route to stop in at Davy’s Locker at lunch with room to play afterwards, Davy’s
at BCC FREE ESTIMATES
1480 East Rodney French Boulevard. Locker 508-992-7359 and Fort Taber www. In Business Since 1984
For Tickets CALL: 508-675-1852
The restaurant’s name is a combination of
the sailor’s legend of the afterlife and the orig-
forttaber.org 508-994-3938 in New Bedford
will make for a beautiful day out. XV www.littletheatre.net Come In and See Us Today!
Newport Summer Comedy Series
Laughs galore with top name comedians

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By Marsha Zeitz
aughter is medicine for the soul. It com, call 401-331-2211, or visit the Newport
needs no prescription, has hilarious Yachting Center Box Office at 4 Commercial
side effects and is readily available to Wharf (just off America’s Cup Way) in New-
all. Whether we “burst out laughing” or “laugh port, Rhode Island.
up our sleeves”, humor makes us feel good. Party packages are welcomed. They are a

Your Neighborhood Tavern


Watch humor at its best when The New- great way to celebrate family events, entertain
port Summer Comedy Series presents wit and clients or to show employee appreciation. The
word play under the harbor-side tent at the patio at The Newport Yachting Center is avail-
Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode able for a 90 minute private or semi-private party Seafood & Home-Style Cooking
Island; seven stand-up comedians that have before the performance, which includes an open at its Best!
audiences “laughing ‘til their sides hurt”. bar (beer, wine,
What better way to spend a summer night than soft drinks and
Old Fashioned pricing: $5 daily specials
having a good laugh. water), sump- FREE “Pub Grub” BUFFET!
“Every year our lineup gets better and big- tuous buffet
ger. Last year 13,000 people attended our 10 dinner, DJ and
Saturday Night, 11pm

Live Entertainment
featured performances. This year we expect to CD music,
break that record,” remarks Joe Rocco, Presi- and some of
dent and founder of the series.
Terry Fator, an extraordinary imperson-
the best seats
at the comedy
Saturdays
ator, comedian, singer and ventriloquist who Terry Fator photo by Richard Faverty show. Parties Friday & Wednesday:
touched millions of people’s hearts when he
competed on and won NBC’s “America’s Got Other featured performers this season:
begin
hours before
two
Karaoke 9pm - 1am
Talent” says that, “I’m really excited about Louis CK (HBO, Leno, Letterman) Sunday show time. For Full Menu available for Take-Out
BAYSIDE LOUNGE & TAVERN
performing in Newport in July. I know it’s July 20; Joel McHale (E!’s The Soup), Sat- information
going to be a wonderful time.” Fator has just urday, July 26; Craig Shoemaker (The Love call Joe Rocco
signed a five year contract to perform at the Master) Sunday, August 17. Performances 508-336-5818 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven MA
Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. He will be appear- begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For
more information visit www.newportcomedy.
Craig Shoemaker or visit joe@ 508-991-5413
ing on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. rocjo.com XV
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Fall River
a l e
On S Celebrates TAVARES Cape Cod Melody Tent
MOVERS
Theater in the round
America The hottest ticket in town this summer
“Our Community’s Family Festival” —Established 1934—
New Bedford, MA by Rona Trachtenberg
August 8-10, 2008

“ Fall River Catches A


Star ” Talent Search
Battleship Cove & Heritage State Park

Photo taken by Peter Tarini


Residential • Commercial
furniture • office moves • antiques
furniture & piano moving • appliances
policeman/fireman discounts
H ow would you
like to sit no
more than 50
feet from your favorite
star, who is performing
enjoy comedians Car-
los Mencia, Larry the
Cable Guy, Brian Regan
and Artie Lange. Musi-
cal guests include Kenny
Spectacular Fireworks
on a revolving stage, in a Rogers, KC & The Sun-
International Food Court round theatre, under a big shine Band, The Beach
FRCA Kid ’ s World blue tent in Hyannis? Boys, Huey Lewis & The
Traveling Amusements
For nearly 60 years, News, a special acoustic
Entertainment to include:
people from all over evening with Vince Gill,
Down & Dirty Massachusetts have been the Saw Doctors, and
Soul Power
Funky White Honkies enjoying world-class Garrison Keillor’s A Prai-
ore the festival The Streamline Band entertainment such as rie Home Companion.
$3 for all three days bef
$3 per day dur ing the fest ival New Image “Call us for free estimates” concerts, children’s the- All shows take place
are free with adult Santa Mamba
Children 12 and under
“Call us for our low rates” atre, comedians, singers, rain or shine, from June

508-997-1073
www.fallriverchamber.com bands, and acting legends through Labor Day. Tick-
at The Cape Cod Melody Tent — an performers’ merchandise on the night ets can be purchased through Ticket-
508-676-8226
historic venue that began as an experi- of their show. Before the show is the master or at the box office until the
mental summer theatre. perfect time to grab a bite and drink, show sells out. The excellent website
It all started in 1950 when famed mingle and get into the mood. contains the entire season’s sched-
English actress Gertrude Lawrence You can feel the excitement in the ule, descriptions of performers, ticket
chose Massachusetts as the third state air as you walk into the tent and take prices, box office hours, policies, di-
“Set the Stage for a Great Event” to open a tent theatre. Today, Cape in its ambience. The 2250 comfort- rections, photo gallery, news, and gift
able stadium chairs are tiered for clear certificate information.
$PNQMFUF Cod Melody Tent and its sister loca-
tion South Shore Music Circus, in views and the venue is handicap ac- Consider supporting the arts by pur-
&WFOU Cohasset, are the only two continu- cessible. The state-of-the-art lighting chasing a ticket for a great night out

1MBOOJOH ously operated tent theatres left in and sound system envelopes the en- while sitting so close to the stage it
existence. Both are under the auspices tire audience for a spine-tingling sen- will take your breath away.
of South Shore Playhouse Associ- surround experience. The Cape Cod Melody Tent is located
ates, a not-for-profit organization that Parents will especially appreciate at 21 West Main Street, Hyannis. 508
reinvests a portion of the profits into the childrens’ shows on Wednesdays 775-5630. www.melodytent.org XV
$BMM/PXGPS the community. Over the past decade, at 11 a.m.
'VO4VNNFS they have raised nearly $2.5 million The Au-
1BSUJFT to promote cultural activities, support gust line-
art education, and feature emerging up includes
performers. This month, they donated Rapunzel,
Moonwalks $25,000 to the Cape Cod Conserva- Cinderella,
tory and $100,000 to the Cohasset Li- Rumpel-
Water Slides brary Trust. stiltskin,
Party Amusements When you arrive at The Cape Cod and Hansel
Melody Tent, you will appreciate & Gretel.

 the large parking lot and convenient


concession stands that sell an assort-
In
August
the

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beverages, alcoholic libations, and adults can
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WaterFire Providence Providence Area
Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water,
light, smoke, music, and street performers

A beautiful experience that engages


the senses and emotions August (Ongoing) Trolley Tours of Providence
One-hour, narrated tour of historic Provi-
combine to form an elemental art experience.
Free. 401- 272-3111 www.waterfire.org

Providence
dence. Daily except Tue., 11am, 1pm & (Sun. 8/3) Pops Concert
by Richard Pacheco 3pm. $18 Adult, Lap children under 3 free. The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra
his role in revitalizing downtown Providence.
The growth was not yet over, WaterFire cel-
Fun Family Events Corner Fountain & Eddy Sts downtown, will give its second concert of the season.

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next to the Biltmore Hotel. Providence Light classical and pops music. 4:- 5:30 pm
t has been called a moving symbol of ebrated its 200th lighting last August. & Unique Things to Do Trolley Tours, 401-421-3825 www.provi- Free. Suggested $8 donation. St. Ann Arts
Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s WaterFire does not charge a formal admis-
dencetrolleytours.com and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St ,
one hundred sparkling bonfires, the sions charge, but they do ask for and need fi- someone or to commemorate a special accom-
Woonsocket. www.osspo.org
fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, flick- nancial support. They suggest a gift of $5 per plishment or occasion. Tables in the park offer

calendar . . .
(Thru Mon. 9/1) Flutterby: Butter-
ering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhou- person. It needs public contributions to present lanterns in exchange for a $10 donation.
flies in Bloom Exhibit (Sun. 8/3) Sundays on the River
ettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the event and cover expenses. One particularly There are also opportunities to volunteer
Wander through a beautifully landscaped Tours aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer
the torch-lit vessels traveling down river, and satisfying way to contribute is to dedicate and to help at WaterFire as well. They need hun-
2100-square foot greenhouse filled with on the Blackstone River on the first Sunday of
the enchanting music from around the world light a luminaria candle lantern in honor of dreds of volunteers as well as the full time
hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Entrance the month. 12noon. Free. Blackstone Valley
engage all the senses and emo- staff to make it a reality. Even though it is only
to Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom at Roger Tourism Council, Blackstone Valley Visitor
tions of those who stroll the paths a seasonal event, they need help year round.
Williams Park Zoo requires a nominal fee Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. 1-800-
of Waterplace Park. WaterFire has Any individual WaterFire can use 100 volun-
in addition to regular Zoo admission. Roger 454-2882 www.rivertourblackstone.com
captured the imagination of over teers. Volunteers do a multitude of tasks from
Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave,
ten million visitors, bringing life to preparing the river and park for the evening’s
Providence. 401-785-3510 www.rogerwil- (Sun. 8/3) Striking Out Hunger Base-
downtown, and revitalizing Rhode event, setting up receptions, and they may
liamsparkzoo.org ball Game
Island’s capital city. even help construct stages. At nightfall, they
The Pawtucket
WaterFire Providence® at Wa- are dressed in all black but without masks, to
(Tuesdays in August) Awesome Animals! Red Sox host
terplace Park, RiverWalk is the blend in with the night. It creates an unobtru-
Kids encounter furry friends, slippery snakes a special food
award-winning sculpture by Barn- sive and ceremonial communal presence, and
and creatures big and small. 1 & 2 pm. Ages drive night at
aby Evans installed on the three actually creates the WaterFire ambiance.
3–11. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 McCoy Stadium.
rivers of downtown Providence. August schedule and sponsors: Saturday, Aug
South St., Providence. 401- 273-5437 www. The first 1,000
Mr. Evans received the Renais- 2nd Jazz 8:02 p.m., Saturday, Aug 16th Ballroom
childrenmuseum.org game patrons to
sance Award from the City of Prov- 7:44 p.m., Saturday, Aug 30th 7:22 p.m. For info
donate two cans
idence for his work as an artist and 401-272-3111 www.waterfire.org XV
(Fri. 8/1) Providence Waterfire Concert: of tuna fish for
Greg Abate Quartet. the Food Bank
Fall River Celebrates America 2008 Grammy nominated and Woonsocket native
Greg Abate is no stranger to performing,
receive free
admission. Mc-
“Our Community’s Family Festival” by H.B. Ussach known around the world as the “Prince of Coy Stadium, 1
Bebop”. 7:30 pm. Free. Waterplace Park Provi- Columbus Ave.

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dence 401-421-7740 www.providenceri.com Pawtucket. 401-
ime again for a perennial favor- tion Ceremony of new American citizens on mous Funky White Honkies hit the stage with
724-7300 www.pawsox.com
ite—the 22nd annual Fall River Cel- board the Battleship Massachusetts at 9 a.m. a 90-minute show.
(Fri. 8/1-Sun. 8/3) Evita
ebrates America, Friday, August 8 on Friday, August 8. The whole show starts Saturday afternoon’s main feature after
The story of Argentina’s controversial (Tue. 8/5- Sun. 8/10) Rhode Island
through Sunday, August 10. “This year’s theme at 5 p.m. with local favorites Down & Dirty, doors open at noon is the opening round of the
actress turned First Lady Eva Peron. $49, International Film Festival
is ‘Our Community’s Family Festival’. This playing in the Heritage State Park Meadow. Fall River Catches a Star Talent Contest at the
$44, $39. Theatre by The Sea, 364 Cards Various venues. Cited as one of the “Best
year’s festival will have more family oriented At 6:30, Fall River-based Soul Power Heritage State Park Meadow Stage. Saturday
Pond Rd., Matunuck. 401-782-3800 ext. 18 International Film Festivals in the US,” the
activities going on at the Carousel Parking lot,” takes the stage with a five-piece horn line and evening’s fun starts at 5 p.m. with The Stream-
www.theatrebythesea.com RI International Film Festival is the largest
says Thomas F. Lyons, 2008 Fall River Area strong rhythm section. Then at 8:30 world fa- line Band, featuring a high energy, interactive
film festival in New England. Features film
Chamber of Commerce board chairman. stage show with diverse dance music. New
(Fri. 8/1) Dinner & Drag with Jackie screenings, forums, a lifetime achievement
And how about that food! Of course, there Image, an eight-man soul, rhythm and blues
Collins award ceremony, and special events. 401-
will be Portuguese and other ethnic food and ensemble, takes over from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dinner and drag, hosted by the beautiful 861-4445 www.RIFilmFest.org
music. Says Joan Medeiros, director of the Then fireworks! At 9:30, the 30-minute
Jackie Collins. Jackie will be performing as
food court, “We have reached out to local eth- Fireworks Show will light up the Taunton Riv-
the talented & vivacious Diana Ross. Seating (Tue. 8/5) Best of Breed
nic groups, churches and restaurants to put to- er and Battleship Cove from a barge anchored
limited. 6:30pm. $35. Stadium Theatre, Families meet dozens of dogs tall and small.
gether a mouth watering array of food choices off the starboard bow of the Battleship.
28 Monument Square, Main St., Woonsock- Members of the Providence County Kennel
to satisfy all tastes.” Okay, are you still with me? There still is
et. 401-762-4545 www.stadiumtheatre.com Club visit w/ their purebred pups to talk
Monte Ferris, 2008 festival chairman, has much to see and do.
about different breeds. 1 & 2 pm. Ages
good news for pinched travelers, vacationers Sunday afternoon’s main feature will be the
(Sat. 8/2, 8/16, 8/30) WaterFire 3–11. Providence Children’s Museum, 100
and area residents this summer. “We’ve made final round of the Fall River Catches a Star Talent
South Street, Providence, 401- 273-5437
it far more affordable for everyone from young Competition. Providence-based Santa Mamba,
www.childrenmuseum.org
people to seniors. Last year’s admission price ends the festival with a 6 to 8 p.m. gig on the main
of $10 will be reduced by $7, or 70%, with ad- stage. This award winning group mixes rock,
(Tue. 8/5) National Night Out-Fire-
vance sale wristbands good for all three days salsa, meringue, funk and red hot chili pepper that
works
available for only $3. Daily admission at the will leave a pleasing taste in your mouth.
Fireworks begin at dusk, 8 – 9pm. Free.
gate will be $3. Children 12 and under are ad- For information call the Fall River Area
Oakland Beach, Warwick. 401-468-4105
mitted free.” Chamber of Commerce 508-676-8226.
www.visitwarwickri.com
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(Wed. 8/6-Sun. 8/31) The Producers (Wed. 8/20) Greg Abate All Star Jazz restaurant’s personality and flavor, with sic. 1–4pm. Free. Greenvale Vineyards, 582 delighted Broadway audiences, as well. New-
Producer Max Bialystock and accountant Band samples of signature dishes, house special- Newport Area Wapping Road, Portsmouth. (401) 847-3777 port Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, 102
Leo Bloom hatch the ultimate scam: raise Multi-saxophonist Greg Abate is a prime ties or classic cocktails. Noon-4 pm. Tickets www.greenvale.com Connell Highway, Newport. 401-848-PLAY
more money than needed for a sure-fire example of the ‘rear back and blow’ school available in a book of 10 Tastes for $37. (Ongoing) Ghost Tours of Newport (7529) www.newportplayhouse.com
Broadway flop and pocket the difference. of contemporary bop-based players. 6-8 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Trinity Rep- (Saturdays) Coastal Growers Market yhouse.com
Providence

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Wed.-Thu. $35/$15, Fri – Tues $49, $44, 39. Free. Route 2, Cranston. 401-942-2800 ertory Company box office, 201 Washington A seasonal farmers market in collaboration

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historic Newport, Rhode Island‘s shadowy
Theatre by The Sea , 364 Cards Pond Rd., www.gardencitycenter.com Street, Providence. Order by phone at 401- lanes and discover the ghosts, ghouls, and with local farms and artisanal food produc- (thru Sat. 11/3) Corn Maze
Matunuck., 401-782-3800 ext. 18 www. 351-4242 www.SavorProvidence.com. legends of this haunted city by the sea. 401- ers. 9am-12pm. Free. Rain or shine. Casey
theatrebythesea.com (Thu. 8/21) Gallery Night 841-8600. 1-866-33GHOST www.ghostsof- Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Rd, Saunderstown.
Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than (Sun. 8/24) Annual Knights of Colum- newport.com 401-295-1030
(Thu. 8/7) Concert Under the Elms: two dozen galleries, museums, and historic bus Car Show
The Driftwoods sites. 5–9pm. Free. Free parking at select Proceeds go to scholarship fund. Registra- (Ongoing thru Labor Day) Public (Saturdays) Viking Tours of Newport
The East Coast’s original Beach Boys locations. Art Buses available from 5pm- tion 8am to 12 noon. Awards at 3pm. 50/50 Tours of Rose Island Lighthouse . 10am- Narrated Trolley Tour of Newport’s Ocean
tribute band opened for Gary Lewis & 8:40pm.. 80 Washington Street. Providence raffle, door prizes, food tent. Free. Hopkins 4pm. Newport. www.roseislandlighthouse. Drive and Bellevue Avenue Mansion area.
the Playboys in 1965 and in 1999 they 401-751-2628 www.gallerynight.info Field-across from State PD On Rt. 6 in org/SummerTours.htm 11:30am. Tours leave from the Newport Visi-
were featured as the opening act, for The Scituate. 401-934-1325 or 401-486-5914 tor Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue (next to
Rascals. Today the Driftwoods continue (Fri. 8/22) James Montgomery Band ww.cruisinbruce.com (Ongoing) Fort Adams Daily Tour the Marriott Hotel). 401-847-6921.
to bring you the sounds of their “Endless Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, www.vikingtoursnewport.com Get Lost in Escobar’s Corn Maze. The Maze

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Summer” onstage. 6:30–8pm. Adults, $8; sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting (Tue. 8/26) Hansel & Gretel has 2 miles of paths (in 2 phases), and covers
Society members and children under 12, his hot band of thirty years, blues legend When Hansel and Gretel go for a walk in (weekends) Cap’n Nick’s Newport 8 acres of farm. Fri 3pm til dusk, Sat 10am
free. Refreshments available. John Brown James Montgomery plays the harmonica the woods, they stumble upon every child’s Pirate Walk til dusk, & 11am -dusk Sun. 12 & over,
House Museum Lawn, 52 Power Street, with authority. 8pm, $18. 10pm, $15. Both dream: a house made entirely of candy! Join in on a great, grand walkin’ adventure $7; 5 - 11 yrs, $5; children 4 & under free.
Providence. 401-331-8575 x33 Shows, $10. Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining, 11am. $8 in Advance, $10 Day of Show. along Newport’s streets an’ waterfront where Escobar’s Highland Farm, 251 Middle Rd in
www.rihs.org/concerts. 267 Main St. Woonsocket. 401-765-1900 Kaleidoscope Theatre, Roberts Hall Audito- pirates preened an’ plotted. 401-294-4922 Portsmouth. 401-683-1444. escobarshigh-
www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com rium, Rhode Island College. 401-456-8144 www.piratewalk.com landfarm.com
(Thu. 8/7- Mon. 8/11) Providence Ital- www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com
ian Festival (Fri. 8/22) Craig Babcock (Sundays & Mondays & Fridays) (thru Sat. 11/8) Zoo in the House: Ani-
Celebrate Rhode Island’s proud Italian Craig is not the traditional mime in white (Fri. 8/29) Pat Benatar and Neil Candelight Tours mals in the Doris Duke Art Collection
ethnic heritage, special guest Al Martino in face, but a wry and witty artist who finds Giraldo Guided tours leave from Visitor’s Center ev- Enjoy Belcourt Castle’s rich social history as A personal glimpse of Doris Duke and her
concert. Thu-Fri.-6pm to 12pm, Sat.& Sun, humor and surprise in the familiar. 10am, Four-time ery hour on the hour 10am-4pm. Adults $10 told in the romantic atmosphere of candlelit beloved pet dogs will be provided through
noon to 12pm, Mon.- noon to 9pm. Free. 12pm. $10. Theatre by The Sea , 364 Cards Grammy Children (6-17) $5 .5 & under Free. Family rooms. 6pm. $18. per person. Not for children photographs and video. Rough Point, Bel-
Waterplace Park. 401- 421-7740 www. Pond Rd., Matunuck., 401-782-3800 ext. 18 Award- Rate $25. Tours are weather dependant. 401- under 5. Reservations needed. Belcourt levue Ave, Newport. 401-849-7300
providenceitalianfestival.com www.theatrebythesea.com winning 841-0707 www.fortadams.org Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave. Newport. 401-846- www.newportrestoration.com
American 0669. www.belcourtcastle.com
(Fri. 8/15) The Day It Snowed Tortillas (Sat. 8/23- Sun. 8/24) Militia Days rock (Ongoing) Guided Tours of Belcourt (Tuesdays) An Evening with the Astors’
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre’s newest creation Witness a tug-o-war and militia drill. Classic singer Castle (Sundays) Old Colony/Newport 7pm. Tour the mansion by candlelight then
is a delightful Mexican-American folktale food favorites such as corn-on-the-cob, wa- with six platinum and four gold albums 10am-4pm. Tours last about 1 hour. Belcourt Train Rides enter the ballroom for beautiful music &
in which creative problem solving is the termelon, and other light fare will be served to her credit, as well as 19 Top 40 singles. Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave. Newport. 401- Remember the days of old and travel along dancing. Reservations suggested. Astors’
key ingredient that helps a poor couple at a nominal fee. Event is free; museum 8pm. $46,$33,$20. Twin River, 100 Twin 846-0669 www.belcourtcastle.com the scenic tracks of Aquidneck Island. Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave,
outwit a gang of bullies. 10am, 12pm. $10. tours are $4 per adult for non-members. River Road, Lincoln 401-723-3200 x8346 11:45am & 1:45pm Adults $7.50, Children Newport. 401-846-3772 www.astorsbeech-
Theatre by The Sea , 364 Cards Pond Rd., 10am–4pm. Smith-Appleby House Museum, www.twinriver.com (Thursdays & Saturdays) Ghost Tours $5, Parlor Car $11. Old Colony/Newport wood.com
Matunuck., 401-782-3800 ext. 18 www. 220 Stillwater Road. 401-231-7363 www. Miss Virginia Smith, world traveler, presents Railroad Newport Depot, 19 America’s
theatrebythesea.com smithapplebyhouse.org (Fri. 8/29) Squeaky Clean her often revised ghost tour. 5pm. $18. per Cup Ave. Newport. 401- 624-6951 (Wednesdays) PM Picnics
Kid-and-parent-friendly songs of the 50’s, person. Not for children under 8. Reserva- www.ocnrr.com al fresco concerts on the lawn of Newport Art
(Sat 8/16) 2nd Annual Summerfest (Sat. 8/23) Ted Nugent 60’s and 70’s. Squeaky Clean has been mak- tions needed. Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Museum. 6:30pm. Newport Art Museum, 76
Family festival celebrates the culturally Throughout his ing music for over twenty years. They’re Ave. Newport. 401-846-0669 (thru August) The Aquidneck Grower’s Bellevue Ave, Newport. 401-848-8200 www.
diverse music, art, and food of RI & the lengthy career, gui- best known for educational programs www.belcourtcastle.com Market newportartmuseum.org
world. $10, Children free. Providence tar wildman Ted teaching kids the history of the 60’s and 70’s Saturdays 9am-1pm, 909 East Main Rd (Rte
Piers, Allens Avenue, Providence 401-846- Nugent has reveled thru music from the era. 10am, 12pm. $10. (Thursdays & Saturdays) Murder at 138) Middletown. 401-848-0099 & Wed 2pm (Thursdays) Wine Down Thursdays
1600 www.providencepiers.com in the controversy Theatre by The Sea , 364 Cards Pond Rd., The Mansion to 6pm, Corner Pelham & Bellevue St. (Touro Guests will sample wines from different
and criticism that Matunuck., 401-782-3800 ext. 18 www. An interactive murder mystery set in New- Park) Newport. www.dem.ri.gov/programs leading vineyards during each Thursday
(Sun. 8/17) Pops Concert: Ocean State always seems to theatrebythesea.com port’s glorious past. 7pm. Astors’ Beech- session. 6pm-7:30pm. Limited to 40 people.
Summer Pops Orchestra follow in his path. wood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave, Newport. (thru Mon. 9/1) The Breakers Family The Top of Newport at Hotel Viking, 1 Bel-
Light classical, pops, and show tunes. Free. Doors open at 6 (Sat. 8/30) Fly Away Day 401-846-3772 www.astorsbeechwood.com Tour levue Ave. Newport. 401-848-4813
Suggested $7 donation. Saint Paul Church, pm. Show 7pm. It’s the last hurrah for “Flutterby: Butterflies Provides a children’s-eye view of what life www.hotelviking.com
One Saint Paul Place, Providence, 401- 942- $25 Advance $30 in Bloom at Roger Williams Park Zoo.” Fly (Fridays) Comedy Murder Mystery was like to live in such a large mansion, with
4552 www.saintpaulcranston.com Day of, Reserved Away Day kicks off the closing weekend Solve a humorous murder mystery while an interactive tour that focuses on the social (Thursdays & Saturdays) Murder
Seating: $37.50. of the Zoo’s walk-through butterfly exhibit dining along scenic Narragansett Bay. life and daily activities of the Vanderbilt chil- Mystery
(Sun. 8/17) WBRU Summer Concert Lupo’s Heartbreak with fun butterfly-themed activities for the 6:30pm. Newport Dinner Train, 19 Ameri- dren. The Breakers Mansion, 144 Ochre Point An interactive murder mystery set at a
Series Hotel, 79 Washington St, Providence. whole family. Admission to exhibit requires ca’s Cup Avenue, Newport. 401-841-8700. Ave, Newport.401-847-1000 masquerade party in the 1890’s. Reservations
Featuring Paramore, Jack’s Mannequin, www.lupos.com a nominal fee in addition to regular Zoo www.newportdinnertrain.com www.NewportMansions.org. suggested. Thurdays 7pm, Saturdays 1:30pm.
Phantom Planet, Paper Route. Doors open at admission. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Astors’ Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue
5pm, Show at 6pm. $25. Providence Piers (Sat. 8/23) Savor Providence: A Ben- Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-785- (Saturdays) Summer Jazz (thru Sun. 9/14) No Sex Please, We’re Avenue, Newport. 401-846-3772
401-274-1787 www.providencepiers.com efit for Trinity Rep 3510 www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org Bring along a picnic and some lounge chairs British www.astorsbeechwood.com
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at 10 pm. Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames works in a short period of time and donate see for yourself. Admission fee. Lizzie Borden Delightful musical-comedy, based on the
(Fridays) Comedy Wedding Reception Street, Newport. 401-841-5510 www.new- them to the Museum for an exhibit and (Tuesdays) Ballroom Dancing B&B, 92 Second St, Fall River. 508-675-7333 comic strip “Peanuts”, lets us see an average
After the “I do’s” can Mama save her only portblues.com benefit auction. Newport Art Museum, 76 Door prizes, raffle, line dancing. Live music or 508-675-7334 www.lizzie-borden.com day in the life of Charlie Brown. Thu-Sat
daughter from a fate worse than life without Bellevue Ave, Newport. 401-848-8200 by the Nu-Sounds. Singles welcome. 12:30- 8pm; Sundays 7pm. Little Theatre of Fall
linguini? 6:30pm. Newport Dinner Train, 19 (Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10) JVC Jazz Festival/ www.newportartmuseum.org 4pm. $6. Liberal Club, 20 Star St, Fall River. (Wed. 8/6) The Secret Garden River at the The Fire Barn, 340 Prospect St,
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America’s Cup Avenue, Newport. 401-841- Newport 508-994-7240 An enchanting story about a young orphan Fall River (Corner of Prospect St & Highland
8700 www.newportdinnertrain.com The legendary Newport Jazz Festival is a (Sat. 8/16) Clambake at the Rose Island girl, Mary Lennox, who comes to live with Ave). For schedule and tickets 508-675-1852
spectacular 3-day outdoor event that features Lighthouse (thru Mon. 8/11) Events at Gallery 4 her uncle in the English countryside. 3pm. www.littletheatre.net
(Fridays thru Fri. 8/29) The Elms After the best in classic and contemporary jazz. The world’s most trashless, bring-your-own- At the Meeting House, 3850 Main Road,
Hours Adults, $69-$100; children, $15. 2 day passes blanket-and-sit-on-the-ground-clambake feast. Tiverton Four Corners. 401-624-2600 www. (Fri. 8/15) Changes in Latitude
Guests experience a bit of the elegance of available. 877-655-4849 or 401-847-3700 Island fun for the whole family. Reservations tivertonfourcorners.com Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. 6:30pm. Heri-
a Gilded Age summer party. The evening www.festivalnetwork.com required. 11am-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Rose tage State Park, Davol Street, Fall River MA.
begins with a tour of the first floor reception Island Lighthouse Foundation, P.O. Box 1419, (Thu. 8/7-Sat. 9/13) Portuguese Artists
rooms, followed by wine and canapés on the (Sat. 8/9-Sun. 8/10) Block Island Arts Newport. 401-847-4242 www.roseisland.org Curated by Dr. Stephen Cabral, anthro- (Sat. 8/16) Laura Cantrell
terrace, and then a tour of the grounds and Festival pologist. Cherry & Webb Gallery, 139 South She’s a country and folk artist whose also
sunken garden. The Elms, 367 Bellevue Ave, Local and regional artists display and sell (Sat. 8/16) Blithewold 2008 Gala: The Main St. Fall River. Hours M-F 9am-7pm; known in the NYC area for her radio work.

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Newport. www.NewportMansions.org arts and crafts overlooking Great Salt Pond. Celebration of a Century Sat. 9am-1pm. Closed Sunday. 508-679- $15 advance, $17 day of show. Doors open
10am–5pm. Narragansett Inn, Ocean Ave, Commemorates their Centennial year, and 8419; 508-672-6602 www.candwgallery.org 7pm, all shows start 8pm. Narrows Center for
(Sundays & Wednesdays) Lobster Din- Block Island. 203- 878-2623. catherinehamill@ celebrates the rich history and uniqueness of RI’s the Arts 16 Anawan St. Fall River. 508-324-
ner Sunset Sail yahoo.com, www.blockislandchamber.com oldest arboretum. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens (Fri. 8/8) Chris Hillman 1926 www.ncfta.org
Dockside New England Lobster Bake at & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114) Bristol. Ex-Byrd, and member of the Rock ‘n’ Roll
Marina Grille and Sunset Sail on Schooner (Sat. 8/9-Sun. 8/10) Newport Antiques 401-253-2707 www.blithewold.org Svetlana Rockwell, New work in Pastels. Hall of Fame, Chris Hillman is considered (Sun. 8/17) Fabulous Ferns
Aurora. Dinner 5-6:30pm. Sailing 6:30-8pm. Show Gallery 4, 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. 401- by many as a founder of country rock. $22 Learn to appreciate the quiet, woodland beau-
Reservations. Space limited. IDC, Inc. 5 Ma- Featuring an exclusive group of American (Sat. 8/16) 5th Annual Bird Ball 816-0999 www.tivertonfourcorners.com advance, $25 day of show. Doors open 7pm, ty of ferns and explore the varied habitats of
rina Plaza (Goat Island), Newport. 401-849- and international dealers, and plenty of park- An evening of delicious dinner, dancing, and all shows start 8pm. Narrows Center for the this special property with naturalist Garry
6683 www.newportexperience.com ing. 10am–6pm. St. George’s School, 372 silent auction, all under tents at the Norman (thru Fri. 8/22) Home and Away Arts 16 Anawan St. Fall River. 508-324-1926 Plunkett. Herb Hadfield Conservation Area,
Purgatory Rd, Middletown. 401- 846-2669 Bird Sanctuary. 7pm. Norman Bird Sanctu- Photographs by Harry Glaser. Mr. Glaser’s www.ncfta.org Westport, MA 1pm - 3pm. Free. Trustees of
(Fri. 8/1-Sun. 8/3) Newport Folk Festival www.newportantiquesshow.com ary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. beautiful large photographs celebrate the natural Reservations. Please pre- register. 508-679-
Enjoy the best in Folk musical performances. 401-846-2577 www.normanbirdsanctuary.org world. Opening reception Sun. 7/13 2-4pm. (Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10) Fall River Cel- 2115 Email: seregion@ttor.org
Founded in 1959, the Newport Folk Festival (Sun. 8/10) Wildflower Walk Tiverton Town Hall open Mon- Fri. 8:30am- ebrates America www.greenfutures.org
is legendary for presenting well-known folk An enjoyable (Sun 8/17) Craig Shoemaker 4pm. Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Rd, Entertainment,
stars alongside the best new talents of the day. morning of 7:30pm. Newport Summer Comedy Series. Tiverton. Denise Zompa 401 624-4002 food, and fun. (Thu. 8/21) Women’s Club SWANS:
Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. P.O. Box wildflower Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Theme: “Our Meet and Greet
1221, Newport. 401-847-3700 www.festival- identication. Avenue, Newport. 401-331-2211 www.new- (thru Tue. 9/30) 11th Annual Outdoor Community’s WCSWANS is a social club for women in and
network.com Please dress portcomedy.com Sculpture Exhibition Fun Fam- around RI. Speaker Terry Wildemann, owner
for the weather Sculpture park open to the public for viewing ily Festival.” of Winds of Change Leadership Center and the
(Sat. 8/2) 25th Annual Block Island and wear ap- (Wed. 8/20) North Garden Soiree II during daylight hours.The Four Corners Arts Family ori- H.E.A.L. Network will speak on the topic “The
Triathlon propriate foot Enjoy wine, music, and flowers, and, as the Center located on the grounds of The Meeting ented alcohol- Happiness Factor”. 6-9pm. $10 non-members
Fred Benson Town Beach, Corn Neck Rd, wear for hik- boats race by, savor warm afternoon breezes House, 3582 Main Rd, Tiverton RI. 401-624- free waterfront Winds of Change, Irongate Complex, Suite 202,
Block Island. 401 466-3223. ing on rough and leisurely explore each garden at its peak. 2600 www.tivertonfourcorners.com festival w/eth- 438 East Main Road & Forest Av, Middletown
terrain. Free. 10am–4pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & nic cuisine, RI 401-694-1284 www.wcswans.com
(Sun. 8/3) Spring House Summer Con- 9-10am. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114) Bris- (Fri. 8/1-Sun. 8/3) St Theresa’s Parish arts & crafts,
cert Series Beach Road. Middletown. 401-846-2577 www. tol. 401-253-2707 www.blithewold.org Feast tour ships, live (Thu. 8/21-Tue. 8/26) Third Annual
Featuring: South Side Johnny. Bring your chair normanbirdsanctuary.org Continuous activities for young and old, local, regional Four Corners Arts Center Juried Photog-
and enjoy the music on the lawn. 12pm. $25 (Thu. 8/21) John Hiatt & the Ageless raffles, craft booths, silent & live grand auc- & top name raphy Exhibit & Sale
VIP Deck $40. www.ticketmaster.com or at the (Wed. 8/13) Annual House and Garden Beauties tion. Entertainment by Anythin’ Goes on entertainment Opening cocktail reception 8/21 from 5-7pm
door. Spring House Hotel, Block Island. 800- Tour 11th Annual Snapple Sunset Music Series. Fri, Sat by Alive ‘N’ Pickin’. Fri. 5-9pm. Sat & spectacular fireworks. Fri 5-10:30pm.; Sat with cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
234-9263 www.springhousehotel.com Take an inside peek at some of the island’s Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial 12-9pm; Sun. 12-6pm. St Theresa’s Church noon-fireworks at 9:30pm; Sun noon-8:30pm. place as well as “judge’s picks”. Photos ac-
charming seaside homes and gardens. 9am– Wharf, Newport. 401-846-1600 www.new- grounds, 265 Stafford Rd, Tiverton RI. Tickets $3 in advance for all 3 days and $3 cepted for entry from 7/1-8/8. At the Meeting
(Sun. 8/3) Guided Birdwalks 1pm. $20 tour. Tour & Lunch $50. Block portfestivals.com www.sstandctiverton.org per day if purchased at the gate. Battleship House, 3850 Main Rd, Tiverton Four Corners.
Whether Island Historical Society, Old Town Road. Cove, Heritage State Park, Fall River MA. 401-624-2600 www.tivertonfourcorners.com
you are just 401- 466-2481 www.blockislandchamber.com (Sat. 8/23-Sun. 8/24) Four Winds 11th (Sat. 8/2) Yorick’s Marionettes Play Fall River Chamber, 508-676-8226 www.
a beginner Annual Intertribal Powwow Shakespeare fallrivercelebrates.com (Thu. 8/28) Foreverly Brothers
or more (Wed. 8/13-Sun. 8/17) International Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Colt State A refreshing look at Shakespeare’s most Performing musical gems from the Everly
advanced, Tennis Hall of Fame Champions Cup Park, Route 114, Bristol. 401- 943-7752 famous plays and what may have been in the (Sat. 8/9) Summer Gala - Romancing Brothers, Rolling Stones, BeeGees, Van
this is a Eight great champions of tennis will www.powwowschedule.com mind of the bard when he created his char- the River Morrison, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, James
great way to compete over five days on the legendary acters. 2pm. The Meeting House, 3850 Main Theme “Romancing the River,” adds a dash Taylor and more. 6:30pm. Heritage State
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engagement of Les Misérables. Epic, grand (Tuesdays thru. 8/26) Yoga in the Park X, 169 William St, New Bedford, 508-992- tomska Rd. Dartmouth. 508-990 0505 www. signs her fourth and most recent book, The (Thu. 8/28) New Bedford Harbor Sea
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affirmation of the human spirit. $24-36/Adult; sored by the Friends of Buttonwood Park. 5-7pm. Reservations are recommended. The Join us on a sultry summer’s evening on the
$21-33/Senior & Student; $21-33/Children Weather permitting. Bring your own yoga (Fri. 8/1-Sun. 8/3) Mattapoisett Heritage (Thu. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28) Thursday Bookstall, 151 Front St, Marion MA. 508- Museum’s outdoor plaza with the maritime
ages 8 and up. Wheelchair Accessible. mat. 8-9am. Free. Next to Buttonwood Park Days Celebration Evenings In The Park 748-1041 themarionbookstall.blogspot.com music of the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chan-
Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New greenhouse, Fuller Parkway. buttonwood- Family events throughout the weekend. Cook- Summer evening entertainment tradition tey Chorus. 7:30pm. Free. New Bedford
Bedford. 508-994-2900 www.zeiterion.org yoga@gmail.com outs, custom car cruise, bonfire, music, histori- continues. 8/7 Black Brook Singers, ances- (Thu. 8/14) Rod & Custom Cruise Night Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New
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The largest Portuguese Feast in the world and Walking tours of historic city neighborhoods Enjoy scrumptious food, sparkling cocktails, Bedford Whaling Natl. Historical Park, 33 of Adams and Main Sts. Fairhaven.
the largest ethnic festival in New England at- on Wed & Satafternoons. Reservation only for live entertainment and fabulous silent auction. William St. New Bedford. Jennifer Gonsalves, Call John Medeiros, 508-951-2128
tracting over 300,000 visitors. Thu. 6pm–2am; groups of five or more. 1-3pm. $5/per person. One of the premiere fundraising events of the 508-996-4095 www.nps.gov/nebe
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Free. Madeira Field, New Bedford. 508-992- ford. 508-991-6178 www.bpzoo.org Fabulous summer soiree featuring a Spotlighting local youth talent with creative
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Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods our lo- (Sat 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 & 8/23) Maritime Heri- and great live music. Proceeds to benefit es. 5-9pm. Free. Downtown & New Bedford
(thru Sat. 9/13) Art Exposed: From Con- cal farmers have to offer. 2pm-Dusk. Wings Court, tage Days WHALE’s historic preservation efforts, National Park. Wheelchair Accessible. 508-
cept to Completion Union Street Entrance, New Bedford. Karl Glosl, Jr. Maritime craft demonstrations and make & neighborhood restoration and advocacy 264-8859 www.ahanewbedford.org Amphibians are facing a major extinction
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behind creating a finished piece of art. smithing; 8/9 Willie Banks, knot tying; 8/16 Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, (Fri. 8/15-Sun. 8/17) Feast of Senhor Da benefit concert to save the frogs! 7-10pm.
Opening reception: 8/2, 2-5pm. ArtWorks!, (Thursdays & Sundays) Fairhaven Village Bill Boffa, creating sailor’s valentines; 8/23 96 County St. New Bedford. Wheelchair Pedra Playing will be Shipyard Wreck and The Nice
384 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. Gal- Militia Tor Bendiksen, net making. 12-2pm. Free. Accessible. Diane Brodeur 508-991-1776 Annual Portuguese festival featuring delec- Ups. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15
lery hours Tue - Sat, 12noon-5pm & until Colonial era men, women, children tell of fort Wheelchair Accessible. Waterfront Visitor www.waterfrontleague.org table ethnic foods, carnival rides, games, at the door. All proceeds will go directly to
9pm on AHA! Nights (second Thursday of history and life in the 1770s. Thu 1-4pm & Sun 2- Center, 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, New Bedford. raffles, auctions and a fine variety of musical amphibian conservation. This is a 21+ event.
every month). 508-984-1588 5pm. Free. Handicap accessible. Fort Phoenix, Fort 508-996-4095 www.nps.gov/nebe (Sat. 8/9) Girls Night Out performances. 6pm. Senhor Da Pedra Club, For more information and to purchase tickets
www.artworksforyou.org St., Fairhaven. 508-979-4085. Join zoo staff for the first ever girls only Madeira Field, New Bedford. 508-996-4373 call 508-991-4556 x 18. Buttonwood Park
(Wed. 8/6 & Wed. 8/20) Sunset Kayak overnight at Buttonwood Park Zoo! Enjoy Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford. 508-
(Mondays) Toe Jam Puppet Band (Fridays thru October) Padanaram Tour a pizza w/ salad for dinner before diving (Sat. 8/16) Birding on Monomoy Island 991-6178 www.bpzoo.org
Creative Arts Playgroup Farmers’ Market What better way into activities, a flashlight tour of the zoo, Enjoy a day of birding on Monomoy Island,
1-6pm at Rex Field (351 Elm Street, South to end the day roasting s’mores and finally falling asleep Massachusetts’ National Wildlife Refuge! (Sat. 8/30) Boys Night Out
Dartmouth. 508-991-5185 Karen Snyder than a peaceful to an animal-themed animated movie. Wake (Rain date - Sunday, August 17th) Members: Dads, uncles, big & little brothers join us for
karen.e.snyder@gmail.com farmsilver- paddle along the up early for breakfast & second tour. 6pm. $32, Non-Members: $40. Registration re- our first ever no girls allowed overnight at
brook@aol.com Slocum River. Members $80/per adult/child pair & $40 each quired. Meeting place: Shaw’s Supermarket Buttonwood Park Zoo! Feast on pizza and
Paddlers of all add.child; Non-members $90/ per adult/child parking lot, Route 6, Dartmouth. Register ice cream, tour the zoo by flashlight, roast
(Saturdays) Rochester Farmer’s Market abilities are wel- pair & $45 for each add. child. Must be at online or call the Lloyd Center’s Event line at s’mores and fall asleep to a great movie.
Fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic come. 6-8pm. least 6 years old. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 508-558-2918. Lloyd Center for the Environ- Wake up early for breakfast and second tour
eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods. 8am-Noon. $25 Members. Hawthorn St, New Bedford. 508-991-6178 ment, 430 Potomska Rd. Dartmouth. 508-990 of the zoo before heading home in time for
Come sing, dance and play the hour away Plumb Corner Shopping Plaza parking lot, $45 Non-mem- www.bpzoo.org 0505 www.lloydcenter.org your Sunday plans. 6pm. : Members $80/per
with the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band Two 515 Rounseville Rd, Rochester. 508-763-4905 bers. Lloyd Cen- adult/child pair & $40 for each additional
shows 10:30am and 12:30pm. Zoo admis- www.rochesterfarmersmarket.org ter Headquarters. Register online or call the (Sat. 8/9) Over The Top – Under The (Sat. 8/23) 3rd Annual “Barn Bash” child; Non-members $90/ per adult/child pair
sion + $5/family. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Lloyd Center’s Event line at 508-558-2918. Stars Fundraiser Square Dance from 6–10:30pm at the Sylvan & $45 for each additional child. Participants
Hawthorn St, New Bedford, 508-991-4566 (Saturdays) Concerts in the Park Lloyd Center, 430 Potomska Rd. Dartmouth. Spectacular fundraiser featuring luscious Nursery Barn located off Horseneck Road must be at least 6 years old. Buttonwood Park
www.bpzoo.org A free night fun for all. 8/2 Nite Shift, 8/9 508-990 0505 foods, top-shelf open bar w/ specialty cock- in Dartmouth. Dartmouth Natural Resources Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford. 508-
McCarthy-Richards Band, 8/16 Absolute, www.lloydcenter.org tails & fabulous music to dance the night Trust (DNRT). Contact Deborah 508-991- 991-6178 www.bpzoo.org
(Mondays) Brooklawn Park Farmers 8/23 Stretch Harpo, 8/20 Nate Mott Band away. Silent auction w/ unique & diverse 2289 www.dnrt.org
Market 6-9pm. Free. Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett. (Wed. 8/6-Sun. 9/7) Public Hanging XIX items. 7pm. $100 per person. New Bedford (Sat. 8/30-Mon. 9/1) Feast of Our Lady
Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods Contact Neal, 508-758-2604 An invitation to all artists! Come & display your Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New (Sun. 8/ 24) Family Day in Buttonwood of Angels
our local farmers have to offer. 2pm-Dusk. fine work at our much-anticipated Public Hang- Bedford. 508-997-0046 www.whalingmu- Park A traditional Portuguese “fiesta” with live
Brooklawn Park, New Bedford. Karl Glosl, (Sundays) Fairhaven Farmer’s Market ing Show. Every piece of art submitted will be seum.org A family stroll in the Park. Walk through music, game booths, Portuguese & American
Jr. 508-995-5019 Buy wonderful, fresh local produce from area displayed. Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun the arboretum (guides will be available). foods, auctions, kids’ rides. Sat. 5pm-mid-
farmers. 1-4pm. Free. West Lawn, Fairhaven 11am–3pm. Gallery X, 169 William St, New (Sun. 8/10) Antiques Farm Equipment Nature table and craft table for children. night, Sun. noon- midnight, Mon. noon–
(Wednesdays) Free Summer Concert High School, 12 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven. Bedford, 508-992-2675 www.galleryx.org & Motor Show Meet Blue Dog w/ free balloons. New 10pm. Procession on Main St Mon at 1pm.
Series Access the parking lot off Main St to the rear Tractor games and smaller tractors for kids’ accessible handicap playground. Sensory Our Lady of Angels Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse
8/6 An Evening Of Celtic Music & More of Academy Building. (Thu. 8/7) Women’s Canoe Trip classes. Farming-related organizations are be- garden (at the playground). Face painting & St, Fairhaven. 508-990-0502
With Jay & Abby Michaels; 8/13 Troubador Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slo- ing invited to bring displays and explain how magic show. Free children pass to Zoo with

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event, and advanced tickets $15 at Onset Bay (Sat. 8/23 & Sun. 8/24) Annual Plym- New Bedford Art Museum
Cape Cod & the Islands New Bedford Area
PLACES TO VISIT
Association office. 508-295-7072 onsetbay@ outh Waterfront Festival 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford
(Thru Sun. 11/30) Flight Path: Plim- capecod.net www.onsetvillage.com Festival takes place throughout Plymouth’s 508-961-3072
waterfront & downtown with events for the Artworks!
Cape Cod & the Islands

outh Beach
(Sun. 8/3) TD Banknorth Pops by the whole family. 508-830-1620 www.plymouth- Blithewold Mansion At Dover St. 384 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford Whaling Museum
Eighty-five striking images by nature Providence Area
Sea chamber.com Gardens & Arb.101 Ferry Rd., New Bedford 508-984-1588 18 Johnny Cake Hill,
photographer Jim Fenton provide a close-up of Rte 114 Bristol 401-253-2707 New Bedford 508-997-0046
Faturing the Boston Pops Esplanade Orches- www.artworksforyou.org
coastal water bird life to reveal their beauty and Providence Children’s Museum www.blithewold.org www.whalingmuseum.org
behavior. Adults $28, Children: $18. Plimouth tra and conductor Keith Lockhart . Henry (Sun. 8/24) The Beach Boys-Special
Winkler , honorary guest conductor. 5pm- Guest Charlie Farren 100 South St., Providence Buttonwood
Plantation. 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth. 508 401-273-5437 The International Tennis Park Zoo Rotch Jones Duff House &
746-1622 www.plimoth.org 7pm. Hyannis Village Green, Hyannis
www.childrenmuseum.org Hall of Fame 425 Haw- Museum
508-362-0066 www.artsfoundation.org 396 County St., New Bedford
194 Bellevue Avenue, New- thorn St.,
(thru Sat. 8/2) Annual Woods Hole Providence Festival Ballet port RI. 401-849-3990 New Bedford 508-997-1401 www.rjdmuseum.org
Film Festival (Sat. 8/9) Annual Onset Cape Verdean 825 Hope St., Providence 508-991-
Festival www.tennisfame.com
Woods Hole Film Festival offers visitors 401-353-1129 6178 www. Zeiterion Theatre
only the best in independent film, as well as 10am-6pm. Held at the Onset Bandshell and www.festivalballet.com bpzoo.org 684 Purchase St., New Bedford.
a number of educational workshops on the Bluffs. Raindate Sun. 8/10. Onset Bay Asso- Fall River Area 508-997-5664 www.zeiterion.org
intricate inner workings of the film business. ciation, 4 Union Street, Onset, 508-295-7072 Providence Performing Arts Fort Taber Military Museum
Visit website for more info. www.wood- www.onsetvillage.com Center (PPAC) Fall River Historical Society Clark’s Cove, New Bedford Cape Cod
220 Weybosset St., Providence, 451 Rock St., Fall River www.forttaber.org
sholefilmfestival.org/2008
(Wed. 8/13) James Montgomery with 401-421-2997 www.ppacri.org 508-679-1071 Cape Cod Melody Tent
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish 4:30pm & 8:30pm. Public: $42.25. Club Gallery X 21 West Main Street, Hyannis,
(thru 10/8) Wildlife Canoe/Kayak Tour Roger Williams Park Zoo 169 William St., New Bedford
7:30 pm, gates open at 6:30. Ticket prices are Members: $37.25. Cape Cod Melody Tent, Narrow Center for the Arts 508-775-5630
Paddle through the wild coast of the island 1000 Elmwood Ave. 508-992-2675 galleryx.org
$18 for members and $22 for non-members 21 West Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630 16 Anawan St., Fall River www.melodytent.org
and observe its natural wonders with a Trust- Providence
in advance, and $25 on the night of the show. www.melodytent.org 508-324-1926 www.ncfta.org
ees naturalist. 9am-2pm, Fee: $15/$18/$30 401-785-3510 Lloyd Center Heritage Museums & Garden
& $40. Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgar- Concert Stage, Heritage Museums and Gar- www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org 430 Potomska Rd., S. Dartmouth
dens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich 508-888- (Tue. 8/26) Huey Lewis & The News Old Colony and Fall River 67 Grove St. (off Rte. 130)
town Dike Road, Chappaquiddick Island, Railroad Museum 508-990-0505 Sandwich 508-888-3300 www.
3300 www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org Opening Act: Paul Thorn. 8pm. Public:
Martha’s Vineyard 508-627-7689 Newport Area Battleship Cove, 2 Water St., heritagemuseumandgardens.org
$52.75. Club Members: $47.75. Cape Cod Museum of Madeiran
Fall River 508-674-9340
(Tuesdays thru Sept) Yoga in the Gardens (Fri. 8/15 thru Sun. 8/17) Provinc- Melody Tent, 21 West Main Street, Hyannis, Belcourt Castle Heritage Plimoth Plantation
etown Jazz Festival 508-775-5630 www.melodytent.org 659 Bellevue Ave., Newport USS Massachusetts Memorial 27 Hope St, New Bedford 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth
Held in various gardens throughout the
See website for performing artists and more 401-846-0669 Battleship Cove 508-994-2573 508-746-1622 www.plimoth.org
grounds. 8am-9pm. Fees per 4-week ses-
info. 8pm. Tickets $25. per concert & can be (Fri. 8/29-Sun. 8/31) Day Out with www.belcourtcastle.org Fall River 508-678-1100 ADVERTISERS ARE IN RED
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Drop in Fee: $15 per class. Heritage Muse- purchased online, at the door, or by calling Thomas the Tank Engine
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seumsandgardens.org www.provincetownjazzfestival.org cranberry plantation. 9am-5pm. $18 for any-
one ages 2 and over. Children under 2 free.
(Sundays thru 10/13) 12th Annual (Sun. 8/17 thru Sat. 8/23) Provincetown Admission includes all rides and attractions.
Vineyard Artisans Summer Fair Carnival Week 2008 Edaville USA, 7 EDA Avenue, Carver, 508-
Fair features Carnival-Wild, Wild West. A week-long 866-8190 www.edaville.com
many of the schedule of fabulous events and entertain-
Islands top ment. Boat cruises, dance parties, casino (Fri. 8/29) A Special Acoustic Evening
craftspeople. nights, headline concerts. Parade is scheduled With Vince Gill
Food avail- 8/21. www.ptown.org 8pm. Public: $42.75. Club Members: $37.75

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Beach

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demonstra-
tions 10am- Meet at State Pier and take the water route (Sat. 8/30) Pop Goes the Summer
2pm, Free. (via The Volunteer, Plimoth Plantation’s work Broadway artist Jodi Benson performs with
boat) to Goldenrod Cottage on Plymouth’s the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, led by
Contact:
Long Beach.The day’s events include a conductor Jung-Ho Pak. Table seating 10 Stop by and Enjoy one of our Specializing in
Andrea Rogers. West Tisbury Grange Hall,
West Tisbury Grange Hall, West Tisbury 508- guided bird walk and brunch at the cottage.
You take the water taxi back to the pier. $75
guests $450 per table. Garden seating is
available on a first-come, first-served basis
Luncheon Pizza, Prime Rib & Lobsters
693-8989 www.vineyardartisans.com
non-members; $50 members, limit 12 people $20. Guests are welcome to bring picnic Specials
(Sat. 8/2) Boston Pops Esplanade per walk. Regisster by 8/20th. RSVP Kathy blankets or beach chairs from which to enjoy
Starting OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Orchestra Roncarati at kroncarati@plimoth.org or 508- the concert and fireworks display. Barnstable Monday thru Thursday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
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Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 11:00 pm
$85 & $57.75. South Shore Music Circus, Warren Avenue, Plymouth 508-746- 1622 Chamber of Commerce (508) 548- 8500 EAST FAIRHAVEN Sundays & Holidays Noon to 10:00 pm
Mon - Fri (except holidays)
130 Sohier Street, Cohasset 781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
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11:30 am - 3:00 pm 508-996-9810 Lounge Open till 1:00 am
(Fri. 8/22) Gretchen Wilson XIBUµTVQ &7&/54 Magazine does
(Sat. 8/2) Onset Blues Festival 8pm. Tickets: $72.75 & $57.75. South Shore
Music Circus, 130 Sohier Street,Cohasset,
not take responsibility & will not be held
liable for accuracy of events, calendar
Gift Certificates Available A Non-Smoking Establishment
Features five live bands-a mix of blues’
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All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Antiques DIRECTORY Banks Games DIRECTORY Landscaping

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508-992-9399 415 Huttleston Ave
Fairhaven MA 02719
Cellular Phones Florists
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TUE. - SAT.
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634 H State Road (Rte. 6)
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
Crystal Expectations offers a wide variety of products
(508) 984-5298 Sunday 12pm-8pm designed to meet your every need —
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relaxation and spiritual CD’s,
clothing, exotic jewelry or statues and spiritual tools
from religious
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Bamboo Tile Glass Tile Exotic Stones Tarot and Vedic Astrology
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instruction in meditation
508-758-2249 and Reiki—all are available to our customers.
42 Main Street, Mattapoisett (corner Route 6 & Main)
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508-999-2527
Hours: Monday - Saturday Lunch 11am-3pm,
Dinner 5pm-9:30pm; Sunday Dinner Only
Beer & Wine Available
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If you can’t make it when regular tours are scheduled, you may walk throughout Fairhaven on self-guided
tours. Brochures with maps are available at the Visitors Center. Besides exploring history, you can shop, dine,
bicycle, and more, without the Cape Cod traffic or prices. For a set of free brochures, please call the Town of
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New Bedford is ...
Festivals!
July 31 - August 3 September 6
94th Annual Feast of the Cultural Heritage Fall Feast
Blessed Sacrament Our Lady Of Purgatory Church

August 1, 2 & 3 September 6 & 7


Buzzards Bay Regatta 4th Annual Azorean Whaleboat Regatta
New Bedford Community Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
Boating Center
September 14
August 14 - 16 3rd Annual Seaport Chowder Festival
Annual Feast Of Senhor Da Pedra Downtown New Bedford Inc.
Senhor Da Pedra Club
September 27
August 31 3rd Annual SCBA Octoberfest
2nd Annual Ocean Breeze South Coast Business Alliance
Music Festival
September 27 & 28
5th Annual Working Waterfront Festival

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