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July 29, 2010: Indigenous Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris, Barrington

Starts at 6:00pm. Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road. Storyteller Harris shares his Narragansett culture through traditional song, dance and legends. Following in the traditions of his ancestors, Thawn plays the cedar flute and hand-drum and is a social dancer and singer, as well as a former world champion of the Eastern War Dance. Call (401) 247-1920, or visit the Barrington Public Library (www.barringtonlibrary.org) website for more information.

July 29-30, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

10:00am-2:00pm. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main Street. The 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery/Living History Re-enactor Program for this year's Summer Youth Partnership Program. Call (401) 521-7266, email kaitlynne_ward@nps.gov, or visit the Roger Williams National Memorial (www.nps.gov/rowi) website for more information.

July 29-31, 2010: Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, Newport

Starts at 3:30pm. The Museum and Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. Hear stories of revolution and ruin, struggles for religious liberty, and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport's diverse people on a seventy-five-minute walking tour through Colonial Newport. $12 per person. Call (401) 841-8770, or visit the Newport Historical Society (www.newporthistorical.org) website for more information.

July 30, 2010: Friday Night Clambake, Watch Hill, Westerly

Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue. Enjoy a traditional New England clambake on the beach as the sun sets behind Watch Hill Lighthouse. Live Band. Every Friday evening in summer. $75 per person; reservations required. Call (401) 584-7000, or visit the Ocean House (www.oceanhouseri.com) website for more information.

July 30-31, 2010: 6th Annual Misquamicut Music Festival, Misquamicut, Westerly

6:00pm-10:00pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. Featuring Badfinger starring Joey Molland and the Classic Rock All Stars featuring the lead singers of Blues Image, Sugarloaf, Rare Earth, and Iron Butterfly. Call (401) 322-1026, or visit the Misquamicut Business Association (http://www.misquamicut.org) website for more information.

July 30-August 1, 2010: 2nd Annual Indigenous Film Festival, Charlestown

Starts at 7:00pm. Friday 6-9pm; Saturday, noon-9pm; Sunday, 1-5pm. Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road. Each day of the event features Indigenous film artists, musicians, storytellers, and traditional dancers. Saturday spotlights the Narragansett People. The festival includes traditional art vendors, traditional food vendors, and a book signing. Order tickets online at ArtTix (www.arttixri.com). Call (401) 835-4806 for more information.

July 30-August 1, 2010: The Saint Theresa Parish Feast, Tiverton

5:00pm-9:00pm. St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road. Continuous family friendly activities throughout the weekend, raffles, crafts, musical entertainment, religious articles, and what Feast would be complete without Food! Food! Food! Free admission and parking. Call (401)624-8746, or visit the Saints Theresa and Christopher Parishes (www.sstandctiverton.org) website for more information.

July 30-August 1, 2010: 51st Annual Newport Folk Festival, Newport

Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. Celebrate more than five decades of folk music in Newport with the best and brightest of the folk pantheon. Call (401) 848-5055, email info@newportfolkfest.net, or visit the Newport Folk Festival (www.newportfolkfest.net) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: Recruiting for the War of 1812, Newport

11:00am-1:00pm. Newport Colony House, Washington Square. Meet a group of first-person historic interpreters portraying an 1813 recruiting station to prepare for the War of 1812. Admission: $1 per person; $5 maximum for families; free for Newport Historical Society members. Call (401) 846-0813, or visit the Newport Historical Society (www.newporthistorical.org) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: African-American History Walking Tour, Providence

10:00am-11:30am. John Brown House, 52 Power Street. Led by Ray Rickman, this ninety-minute tour celebrates the history of African Americans who lived on College Hill from 1701 to the present. Tickets $10. Reservations required. Call (401) 331-8575 x45, email programs@rihs.org, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society (www.rihs.org) website for hours and tickets.

July 31, 2010: Tastes of the Working Waterfront History Walking Tour, Newport

Starts at 11:30am. Newport Restoration Foundation Museum Store, 415 Thames Street. Taste, touch and smell your way through history while learning about the sailors, merchants and immigrants who lived and worked along Lower Thames Street. Adults, $12; children 12 and under, $5; reservations suggested. Call (401) 324-6111, or visit the Newport History Tours (www.newporthistorytours.org) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: St. John's on The Point Summer Fair, Newport

10:00am-2:00pm. St. John's on The Point, Washington and Willow Streets. Lots of good food, great auction items including vintage wines and services, clothing tag sale, baked goods, good jewelry, white elephant and book sale. Fun for all ages. Rain or shine. Call (401) 848-2561, or visit the St. John's on The Point (www.saintjohns-newport.org) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: Garden Tours at Theater by the Sea, Matunuck, South Kingstown

Starts at 10:00am. Theatre By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road. The lush seaside gardens embrace the historic theatre complex from the front porch and gazebo area, down the unique 240-foot long arbor walk, to the rolling lawns surrounding the restaurant. Over 300 varieties of perennials, grasses, shrubs and climbing plants offer a magical, ever-changing environment for flower lovers of all ages. Free. Call (401) 782-3800 x13, or visit the Theatre By The Sea (www.theatrebythesea.com) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

10:00am-12:00pm. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main Street. The 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery/Living History Re-enactor Program for this year's Summer Youth Partnership Program. Call (401) 521-7266, email kaitlynne_ward@nps.gov, or visit the Roger Williams National Memorial (www.nps.gov/rowi) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: WaterFire, Providence

Begins at dusk. Waterplace Park. Water, light, smoke, music, and street performers combine to form an elemental art experience. Free. Call (401) 272-3111, or visit the WaterFire (www.waterfire.org) website for more information.

July 31, 2010: RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit, Providence

5:30pm-6:30pm. John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street. Discover the winding history and continued importance of Providence's rivers! Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide the setting for stories of Providence's fabled past and dynamic present. This walk shares the history of Rhode Island's capital city and the history of WaterFire. $10; reservations requested. Call (401) 331-8575 x45, email programs@rihs.org, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society (www.rihs.org) website for more information.

August 1, 2010: Fireworks on the Beach, Misquamicut, Westerly

Starts at 9:00pm. Wuskenau (New Westerly Town) Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. Fireworks light the sky. Free! Call (401) 322-1026, or visit the Misquamicut Business Association (www.misquamicut.org) website for more information.

August 1, 2010: Sunday Lobster Bake, Woonsocket

4:00pm-9:00pm. Vintage Restaurant, 2 South Main Street. Only $20 per person includes fresh lobster, clams, potato and corn, cooked to order on our outdoor balcony. A great way to wrap up your weekend! Call (401) 765-1234, or visit the Vintage Restaurant (www.vintageri.com) website for more information.

August 1, 2010: Sundays on the River, Central Falls

1:00pm-4:00pm. Central Falls Landing, Madeira Avenue and Broad Street. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon river cruise aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer. These forty-five-minute narrated tours depart on the hour. Adults, $10; seniors/children, $8. Call (401) 724-2200, email info@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (www.tourblackstone.com) website for more information.

August 2, 2010: Indigenous Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris, Woonsocket

Starts at 1:30pm. Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton Street. Storyteller Harris shares his Narragansett culture through traditional song, dance and legends. Following in the traditions of his ancestors, Thawn plays the cedar flute and hand-drum and is a social dancer and singer, as well as a former world champion of the Eastern War Dance. Call (401) 767-4122, email cgoldstein@woonsocketlibrary.org, or visit the Woonsocket Harris Public Library (www.woonsocketlibrary.org) website for more information.

August 3, 2010: National Night Out and Fireworks!, Warwick

Oakland Beach Seawall, Oakland Beach Avenue. Fireworks at 9pm, weather permitting. Call (401) 738-2000 for more information.

August 3, 2010: Local Food Fest 2010, Newport

4:00pm-8:00pm. Castle Hill Inn and Resort, Ocean Drive. An evening celebrating Rhode Island farmers, fishermen, and food artisans, each teamed up with a local chef. Plus local wines, beers, a raw bar, and a silent auction. Purchased tickets online; proceeds benefit Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Visit the Local Food Fest (www.farmfreshri.org/about/localfoodfest.php) website for more information.

August 3, 2010: Indigenous Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris, Newport

Starts at 10:30am. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street. Storyteller Harris shares his Narragansett culture through traditional song, dance and legends. Following in the traditions of his ancestors, Thawn plays the cedar flute and hand-drum and is a social dancer and singer, as well as a former world champion of the Eastern War Dance. Call (401) 847-8720 x204, email info@newportlibraryri.org, or visit the Newport Public Library (www.newportlibraryri.org) website for more information.

August 4, 2010: Blackstone Valley Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour, Pawtucket

6:00pm-8:00pm. Tierra Restaurant, 15 Exchange Street. Take a tour of the kitchen area and savor a meal of Guatemalan churrasco (marinated steak with Spanish salsa) white rice, beans, avocado, and sweet plantains. Price: $19.50. Reservations required. Call (401) 724-2200, email donna@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (www.tourblackstone.com) website for more information.

August 4, 2010: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

5:00pm-8:00pm. Artists Cooperative Gallery, 7 Canal Street. Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Call (401) 596-2221, or visit the Artists Cooperative Gallery (www.westerlyarts.com) website for more information.

August 4, 2010: Adult Blackmithing Classes, Narragansett

5:30pm-8:30pm. South County Museum, Strathmore Street. SCM members, $10; non-members, $15; reservations by prior Friday requested. Call (401) 783-5400, or visit the South County Museum (www.southcountymuseum.org) website for more information.

August 5, 2010: Newport Gourmet Tours, Newport

2:00pm-4:00pm. Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Avenue. We feature a two-hour chef-led walking tour of some of the best kitchens Newport has to offer. In a mile-and-a-half walk you will experience seven stops and get a behind-the-scenes look and taste of what makes these places great. $45 per person. Call (401) 787-4058, or visit the Newport Gourmet Tours (www.newportgourmettours.com) website for more information.

August 5-6, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

August 5-7, 2010: Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, Newport

August 6, 2010: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Fundraiser, Saunderstown, North Kingstown

5:30pm-7:30pm. Gilbert Stuart Museum, 815 Gibert Stuart Road. Gala Fundraiser and Art Sale: Come and celebrate the museum's 79th year with an evening of music, fine food, and art. Sale of works by our Artists-in-Residence, silent auction. Help raise funds for the Birthplace's ongoing restoration! Reservations requested. Call (401) 294-3001, or visit the Gilbert Stuart Museum (www.gilbertstuartmuseum.com) website for more information.

August 6, 2010: Ocean State Follies, Narragansett

A talented cast of five use song, parodies, skits, and audience interaction to poke fun at and celebrate the great state of Rhode Island. Reservations required. Visit the Ocean State Follies (www.oceanstatefollies.com) website for more information.

August 6-7, 2010: Little Compton Antiques Preview Party and Show, Little Compton

10:00am-5:00pm. Sakonnet Vineyards and Winery, 162 West Main Road. Friday preview party, ticket price includes food, complimentary wine, music, early buying privileges AND entry the next day!; $35 in advance, $40 at door. Saturday antiques show with fifty vendors, $8. Proceeds to benefit Preserve Rhode Island. Call (508) 674-9186 or (401) 273-5550, email ferguson.darruda@comcast.net or visit the Preserve RI (www.preserveri.org) website for more information.

August 6-8, 2010: Newport Jazz Festival, Newport

International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Avenue and Fort Adams State Park, Ocean Drive. Enjoy the very latest tunes from some giants of jazz! Call (401) 848-5055, email jazz@JazzFestival55.com, or visit the Newport Jazz Festival (www.newportjazzfest.net) website for more information.

August 6-8, 2010: Eastern Intertribal Alliance Powwow, North Scituate, Scituate

Bonnie Dale Farm, 1007 Snake Hill Road. Call (401) 946-1090 for more information.

August 6-8, 2010: 26th Annual Charlestown Chamber Seafood Festival, Charlestown

Friday, 12-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-8pm. Ninigret Park, 4470 Old Post Road (Route 1A). A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood—lobster, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn on the cob, a raw bar, and more. Plus arts and crafts, amusement rides, rock climbing wall, children's shows, and classic car show. Call (401) 364-4031, or visit the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce (www.charlestownrichamber.com)

August 6-8, 2010: Annual Block Island Festival, Block Island

Narragansett Inn, Ocean Avenue. Local and regional artists display and sell arts and crafts overlooking Great Salt Pond. Call (401) 884-3925, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce (www.blockislandchamber.com) website for more information.

August 6-9, 2010: Cumberlandfest, Cumberland

Diamond Hill Park, Diamond Hill Road (Route 114). Enjoy family fun events featuring road race, amusement rides, games, carnival, live music and entertainment, food court, a fireworks! Call (401) 277-2632 for more information.

August 7, 2010: Newport Polo Club's Annual Lobsterbake, Portsmouth

Starts at 7:30pm. Glen Farm Polo Grounds, East Main Road. The lobsterbake, featuring lobsters, clams, cod, potatoes, corn, etc., follows the 5pm USA vs. Australia polo match. $50 per person; cash bar; limited seating; purchase tickets in advance by August 5. Call (401) 787-1768, or visit the Newport International Polo Series (www.newportinternationalpolo.com) website for tickets and more information.

August 7, 2010: Plowshares and Sword Blades Bus Tour, Wickford, North Kingstown

9:30am-12:00pm. North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone Street. Join local historian Tim Cranston for a trip through time at Quonset/Davisville, including stops at Allen-Madison House, the Seabee Museum, and the Quonset Air Museum. Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (401) 294-3306, email nkiref@nklibrary.org, or visit the North Kingstown Free Library (www.nklibrary.org) website for more information.

August 7, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

August 7, 2010: Rum and Revolution History Walking Tour, Newport

Starts at 11:30am. Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street. Hear stories of taverns, distillers, rum runners and more. This sevventy-five-minute interactive tour explores the changing role of alcohol and its importance throughout Newport's 300 year history. Adults, $12; Newport Historical Society members, $10; children ages 12 and under, $5; reservations suggested. Call (401) 841-8770, or visit the Newport History Tours (www.newporthistorytours.org) website for more information.

August 7, 2010: Vintage Baseball, Providence

Ardoene Field, Narragansett Avenue and Santiago Street. Providence Grays vs. the Atlantics of Brooklyn. Visit the Providence Grays (www.providencegrays.org) website for more information.

August 7, 2010: Olde Time Family Fun Faire, Narragansett

10:00am-4:00pm. South County Museum, Strathmore Street. Be a printer's devil, visit the one-room school, do laundry with a washboard, crafts table, scavenger hunt, pennies in the hay, Audubon story hour, Rhoda the cow, visit the blacksmith, face paint, music, eggstra special raffle for little ones, ice cream and hot dogs! SCM members, free; non-member adults, $3; children, $1. Call (401) 783-5400, or visit the South County Museum (www.southcountymuseum.org) website for more information.

August 7, 2010: Windmill Day, Jamestown

11:00am-4:00pm. North Road. See the windmill with sails set and nibble on jonnycakes prepared by Dick Donnelly. Visit the Jamestown Historical Society (www.jamestownhistoricalsociety.org) website for more information.

August 7-8, 2010: 335th Annual August Meeting/Green Corn Thanksgiving, Charlestown

Narragansett Church, Old Mill Road, (off Route 2). Cultural/traditional tribal activities. Call (401) 364-1100, (800) 287-4225, or visit the Narragansett Indian Tribe (www.narragansett-tribe.org) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: Blithewold Hosts An Intimate Garden Tour: Garden of Louis Raymond, Hopkinton

2:00pm-4:00pm. Address and directions provided upon event registration. Garden designer Louis Raymond has been at work on his own gardens for thirteen years. They are Louis's wild experiment, where he is free of the need for the realistic levels of practicality, economy, and functionality that typify his projects for his clients. Blithewold members, $30; non-members, $35. Call (401) 253-2707, or visit the Blithewold (www.blithewold.org) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: Oakland Beach Festival, Warwick

12:00pm-6:00pm. Oakland Beach Commons, Oakland Beach Avenue. Enjoy the food, entertainment, raffles and much more. Many vendors will be selling their wares, including jewelry, books and crafts. Sponsored by Jonah Community Center and the Oakland Beach Association. Rain date: August 9. Call (401) 739-1305, or visit the Visit Warwick (www.visitwarwickri.com) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: Sunday Lobster Bake, Woonsocket

August 8, 2010: Vintage Baseball, Pawtucket

McCoy Stadium, One Ben Mendor Way. Providence Grays vs. the Atlantics of Brooklyn. Visit the Providence Grays (www.providencegrays.org) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: Family Fun Paddle, Lincoln

10:00am-3:00pm. Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Road. Enjoy a day of family fun and kayaking instruction on scenic Olney Pond. Registration required. Call (866) 635-2925, email emskayakschool@ems.com or visit the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School (emskayak.com) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: 23nd Dominican Festival of Rhode Island, Providence

Temple of Music, Roger Williams Park. Enjoy a fun day for the entire family, a celebration of Domincan Independence. Lots of food, soft drinks, cultural dances, live music, kids play area, and more. Free. Call (401) 941-2749 for more information.

August 8, 2010: Sundays on the River, Central Falls

August 8, 2010: Hearthside Antiques Fair, Lincoln

10:00am-4:00pm. Hearthside House, 677 Great Road. The Antiques Fair, set on the grounds of Lincoln's historic Hearthside mansion, provides visitors with a step back in time featuring antiques from over fifty quality dealers. Also house tours, blacksmithing demonstrations, and refreshments. $5 general admission. Call (401) 726-0597, email info@hearthsidehouse.org, or visit the Hearthside House (www.hearthsidehouse.org) website for more information.

August 8, 2010: Preserving Land and Structures, Peace Dale, South Kingstown

Starts at 7:30pm. Willow Dell Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road. A discussion of cutting-edge efforts in the northeast and nationwide to preserve land and help historic houses to better serve their communities, led by Wendy Nicholas, Northeast Director of National Trust for Historic Preservation and Val Talmadge, Director of Preserve Rhode Island. Free and open to the public. Call (401) 783-1328, or visit the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society (www.pettaquamscutt.org) website for more information.

August 11, 2010: Ocean State Follies, Johnston

August 11, 2010: Meet the Author, Pawtucket

6:30pm-8:30pm. Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer Street. William R. Holland, author of A School in Trouble: a Personal Story of Central Falls High School will be on hand to talk about and sign his book, which seeks answers to why some Central Falls High School students had school success while over half of their classmates failed to graduate. Call (401) 725-3714 x231, email ejeffers@pawtucketlibrary.org, or visit the Pawtucket Public Library (web.provlib.org/pawlib) website for more information.

August 11, 2010: Indigenous Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris, Cumberland

6:15pm-7:30pm. Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. Storyteller Harris shares his Narragansett culture through traditional song, dance and legends. Following in the traditions of his ancestors, Thawn plays the cedar flute and hand-drum and is a social dancer and singer, as well as a former world champion of the Eastern War Dance. A nominal fee of $0.50 will be charged for individual admission. Call (401) 333-2552 x3, email read@cumberlandlibrary.org, or visit the Cumberland Public Library (www.cumberlandlibrary.org) website for more information.

August 11, 2010: Blackstone Valley Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour, Harrisville, Burrillville

6:00pm-8:00pm. Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway. Learn how to prepare a meal of chicken spanokopia (grilled chicken breast) and enjoy a meal of chicken spanokopia with sauteed mushrooms and spinach, and spinach artichoke dip. Price: $19.50. Reservations required. Call (401) 724-2200, email donna@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (www.tourblackstone.com) website for more information.

August 11, 2010: French in Newport History Walking Tour, Newport

Starts at 11:30am. The Museum and Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. Learn about the French occupation of Newport and the role the French played during the American Revolution on a seventy-five-minute walking tour through Colonial Newport. Adults, $12; NMS members, $10. Call (401) 841-8770, or visit the Newport Historical Society (www.newporthistorical.org) website for more information.

August 11, 2010: Adult Blackmithing Classes, Narragansett

August 11-15, 2010: 44th Annual Washington County Fair, Carolina, Richmond

8:00am-11:00pm. Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Road (Route 112). Rhode Island's largest authentic county fair! Country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4-H exhibits, crafts, children's games, and more. Call (401) 782-8139, or visit the Washington County Fair (www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com) website for more information.

August 12, 2010: Newport Gourmet Tours, Newport

August 12, 2010: Newport Gallery Night, Newport

5:00pm-8:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, email info@newportgalleries.org, or visit the Newport Art Galleries (www.newportgalleries.org) website for more information.

August 12, 2010: Conanicut Island's Agrarian Heritage, Jamestown

7:00pm-9:00pm. Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Ro. Following a short business meeting and election of officers, Don Minto, caretaker of the historic Watson Farm, will talk about Conanicut Island's agrarian heritage. Call (401) 423-2674, email renright@jamestownri.com, or visit the Jamestown Historical Society (www.jamestownhistoricalsociety.org) website for more information.

August 12-13, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

August 12-14, 2010: Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, Newport

August 12-15, 2010: Saint Rocco Church Feast and Festival, Johnston

Saint Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Avenue. Saint Rocco procession, parish raffle, live entertainment, fireworks, baked goods, food vendors, beer garden, kiddie and adult rides, and games of skill. Call (401) 942-5203 for schedule and more information.

August 13-15, 2010: Newport Antiques Show, Middletown

10:00am-6:00pm. St. George's School, 372 Purgatory Road. A benefit for the Newport Historical Society and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County, featuring over forty of the finest dealers from across the United States, the glamorous annual Newport Antiques Show has something for everyone. Call (401) 846-2669, or visit the Newport Antiques Show (www.newportantiquesshow.com) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival, Newport

12:00pm-10:00pm. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. The sizzling 2010 Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series culminates with a full day of positive vibes and easy skankin', washed in the cool island breeze of Newport Harbor. Bask in a swirling soundscape of reggae, roots, rocksteady, dub, ska, dancehall, and everything in between. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Events (www.newportwaterfrontevents.com) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Behind the Hedgerow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society, Newport

Starts at 2:00pm. Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Touro Street. To celebrate its role as Executive Producer of this new documentary, Flickers will return to its home base of Newport where it started in 1981, to present a special afternoon premiere. The Festival will also present new and exciting programming throughout the day. Call (401) 861-4445, email info@film-festival.org, or visit the Rhode Island International Film Festival (www.film-festival.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Pirates and Scoundrels History Walking Tour, Newport

Starts at 11:30am. Museum and Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. During this seventy-five-minute tour, see where scoundrels lived, where pirates earned a living, and where criminals were put to trial and punished. Learn why this colony was sometimes known as Rogue's Island. Adults, $12; Newport Historical Society members, $10; children ages 12 and under, $5; reservations suggested. Call (401) 841-8770, or visit the Newport Historical Society (www.newporthistorical.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Rhode Island Pirate Players, Wickford, North Kingstown

10:00am-11:00am. North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone Street. A crew of costumed actors interact with visitors in authentic eighteenth century language, following orders from officers, participating in land activities and crafts, taking part in games, etc. With black powder and live steel they'll even bring to life the combat tactics that were common in the time. Free; registration suggested. Call (401) 294-3306, email nkiref@nklibrary.org, or visit the North Kingstown Free Library (www.nklibrary.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Tour Your Own Backyard: Rhode Island Myths and Mysteries, Pawtucket

8:30am-4:30pm. Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main Street. This completely narrated, guided day tour will give you the shivers—even in August! Features include: Nine Men's Misery, historic cemeteries, Ramtail Factory site, the Hannah Franke story, lunch at Tavern on Main, and a Musical Mystery at Hearthside House. $39 per person includes lunch and admissions. Reservations requested. Call (401) 724-2200, email lesley@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (www.tourblackstone.com/backyard.htm) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Explorations in Freedom: Summer Youth Program, Providence

August 14, 2010: RISEUP Paranormal Public Ghost Hunt, Newport

7:00pm-11:59pm. Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Avenue. Become a real-life paranormal investigator for five hours in this famously haunted Newport mansion. Limited to the first twenty people to RSVP. Call (401) 624-1782, email info@riseupparanormal.com, or visit the RISEUP Paranormal (www.riseupparanormal.com/belcourt_info.htm) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Family Faire, Narragansett

Starts at 7:30pm. South County Museum, Strathmore Street. Activities for the whole family with a focus on the youngsters. Craft demonstrations, music, food, games, a tea party. Admission $5; SCM members, children under 12, free. Call (401) 783-5400, or visit the South County Museum (www.southcountymuseum.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Oral History and Scanning Workshop, Woonsocket

9:00am-2:30pm. Museum of Work and Culture, 42 South Main Street. Are you interested in starting an oral history project but unsure about where to begin or how to proceed? Would you like to preserve your own family history but need to learn the techniques of scanning and conducting oral histories? Admission is free; lunch included; space is limited, please register in advance. Call (401) 331-8575 x45, email programs@rihs.org, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society (www.rihs.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit, Providence

August 14, 2010: Providence Roller Derby, Providence

Starts at 7:00pm. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street. Rhode Island Riveters vs. DC Roller Girls. Chicks on skates, pushing each other around—it's good, old-fashioned family fun! Doors open at 6pm. $10 online; $13 at the door; kids 6-12 half price. Visit the Providence Roller Derby (www.providencerollerderby.com) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: River Glow, Westerly

Begins at dusk. 1 Broad Street. Floating bonfires glow on the Pawcatuck River, plus live music, food booths, fire jugglers, stilt-walkers, life-size puppets, and more! Rain date July 11. Call (401) 596-7761, or visit the Westerly Chamber of Commerce (www.westerlychamber.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Fool's Rules Regatta, Jamestown

9:00am-12:00pm. Town Beach at East ferry, Conanicus Avenue. Contestants have two hours to construct sailing vessels out of non-standard marine items on the beach. Then they race 'em! Rain date August 24. Call (401) 423-1492, or visit the Jamestown Yacht Club (www.jyc.org) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Ocean State Follies, Narragansett

August 14, 2010: The Much Anticipated and Long Overdue World Premier of "Sleather", Providence

7:00pm-9:00pm. Veterans Memorial Auditorium Arts and Cultural Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts. Sleather is a movie (www.sleathermovie.com). Call (401) 421-ARTS, or visit the VMA website for more information.

August 14, 2010: WaterFire, Providence

August 14, 2010: Literary Providence: The Life and Times of H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour, Providence

Starts at 10:00am. John Brown House, 52 Power Street. Ninety-minute tour led by the Rhode Island Historical Society in conjunction with the Rhode Island International Film Festival. $16 per person, includes a ticket to a Festival film of choice during the day. Call (401) 861-4445, or visit the Rhode Island International Film Festival (www.film-festival.org/HPLovecraft10.php) website for advance tickets or more information.

August 14, 2010: 12th Annual Newport Storm Luau, Newport

4:30pm-10:00pm. Fort Adams State Park. Presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company, this annual event benefits the Fort Adams Trust. Includes live music, Polynesian dancers, Hawaiian themed food (including a pig roast), and ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum. Rain Date: August 15. $10 in advance; $15 at the door; 21+ event. Call (401) 849-5232, email info@newportstorm.com,or visit the Newport Storm (www.newportstorm.com) website for more information.

August 14, 2010: Sew What? With Maggie and Friends, Smithfield

1:00pm-4:00pm. Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road. This is an introductory sewing class appropriate for children ages 8 and up. The children will learn to sew a personalized sampler, using embroidery skills taught during the class. All materials will be provided, and refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required; $12 per individual includes a tour of the museum. Call (401) 231-7363, or visit the Smith-Applebee House Museum (www.smithapplebyhouse.org) website for more information.

August 14-15, 2010: AS220's 25th Anniversary Foo Fest, Providence

1:00pm-1:00am. AS220, 115 Empire Street. Don't miss the return of Rhode Island's artsiest summer art fair! AS220 brings back the urban street party, turning most of Empire Street into an open-air exhibition and performance space. Numerous interactive art installations, games, and twelve hours of all-original music from twenty diverse bands are among this year's offerings. Kid-friendly and family events from 1-6pm. Admission, $5. Call (401) 831-9327 x116, or visit the AS220 (www.as220.org) website for more information.

August 15, 2010: The Great Gatsby Movie Experience, Newport

Starts at 11:00am. The Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street. Gone is the romance that was so divine... return to it for only a day! See the movie, enjoy a light continental breakfast, and at your leisure tour Rosecliff Mansion where the Great Gatsby was filmed in 1973! Advance ticket purchase recommended. Call (401) 846-5252, email meagan@janepickens.com, or visit the (www.janepickens.com) website for more information.

August 15, 2010: Fireworks on the Beach, Misquamicut, Westerly

August 15, 2010: Sunday Lobster Bake, Woonsocket

August 15, 2010: Sundays on the River, Central Falls

August 16, 2010: Cornerstone Auction Gallery Monthly Antiques Auction, West Warwick

Starts at 3:00pm. The Ivy Garden, 272 Cowesett Avenue. Cornerstone Auction Gallery is the longest continuously run auction company in Rhode Island, with over fifty years experience. Preview at 3pm; box lots at 5pm; main auction at 6pm. Call (401) 439-0294, email cornerstoneauctiongallery@gmail.com, or visit the Cornerstone Auction Gallery (www.cornerstoneauctiongallery.com) website for more information.

August 18, 2010: Growing up Italian, Wickford, North Kingstown

7:00pm-8:15pm. North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone Street. Dr. Ed Iannucilli has written a charming memoir "Growing up Italian: Grandfather's Fig Tree and Other Stories" that will bring many back to a bygone time, and give to others an intimate glimpse of what life was like in 1950s Providence. Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (401) 294-3306, email nkiref@nklibrary.org, or visit the North Kingstown Free Library (www.nklibrary.org) website for more information.

August 18, 2010: Blackstone Valley Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour, Smithfield

6:00pm-8:00pm. Faial Restaurant, 970 Douglas Pike. Observe how to prepare homemade Faial sauce followed by a choice of Portuguese soup or New England clam chowder and a traditional Portuguese buffet. Price: $19.50. Reservations required. Call (401) 724-2200, email donna@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (www.tourblackstone.com) website for more information.

August 18, 2010: Garden Soiree with the Jason Roseman Steel Drum Calypso, Bristol

5:00pm-8:00pm. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Take a sojourn from the mundane and indulge yourself. Each soiree showcases local music, wine, cheese and spectacular scenery. Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sunset as boats sail by. Members, $20; non-members, $25. Call (401) 253-2707 x21, email jmurphyedu@blithewold.org, or visit the Blithewold (www.blithewold.org) website for more information.

August 18, 2010: American Girl / Favorite Doll Tea, Westerly

2:00pm-4:00pm. Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite Street. This event is very popular with the children! Bring your American Girl or other favorite doll for a very special tea party and a tour of the Museum House. Joshua's Store will also be open with brand new handmade outfits for the American Girl dolls! Reservations required. Call (401) 348-8178, or visit the Babcock-Smith House (www.babcock-smithhouse.com) website for more information.

August 18, 2010: Adult Blackmithing Classes, Narragansett

5:30pm-8:30pm. South County Museum, Strathmore Street. SCM members, $10; non-members, $15. Call (401) 783-5400, or visit the South County Museum (www.southcountymuseum.org) website for more information.

August 19, 2010: Gallery Night, Providence

5:00pm-9:00pm. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Call (401) 751-2628, or visit Gallery Night Providence (www.gallerynight.info) for more information.

August 20-22, 2010: 83rd Annual Grecian Festival, Pawtucket

Friday 5-10pm; Saturday 12-10pm; Sunday 12-9pm. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street. Come enjoy the best of Greece right here in Rhode Island! Traditional Greek foods and pastries. Shop for Greek imports in our indoor Agora. Dance to music of our live Greek band and enjoy the performances of our traditional Greek dance troupe wearing authentic ethnic costumes from Greece. Call (401) 725-3127, or visit the Annual Grecian Festival (www.greekfestivalri.com) website for more information.

August 21, 2010: Open House at Arnold House, Lincoln

11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Admission $5. Visit the Historic New England (www.historicnewengland.org) website for more information.

August 22, 2010: The 2nd Great Johnston Scavenger Hunt, Johnston

11:30am-5:00pm. Elijah Angell House, 101 Putnam Pike. Think you know Johnston well? Test your knowledge against that of other teams and individuals in the second annual town-wide scavenger hunt! Use digital cameras and cell phones to capture images of items from our extensive list of common and not-so-common objects. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. $8 donation per team, payable on day of the event. Call (401) 943-6961, email cscm@toast.net (cscm@toast.net), or visit the Johnston Historical Society website for more information.

August 25, 2010: Adult Blackmithing Classes, Narragansett

August 27-September 12, 2010: 12th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival, Pawtucket

Citywide. Enjoy one of Southern New England's premiere arts and entertainment extravaganzas! Features cultural performances, live concerts, stage shows and more. Call (401) 724-5200, email diane@pawtucketartsfestival.org, or visit the Pawtucket Arts Festival (www.pawtucketartsfestival.org) website for more information.

August 28, 2010: 11th Annual Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival, Pawtucket

8:00am-5:00pm. School Street Pier, off Route 114. Celebrate Asian heritage and culture with this annual event featuring unique and colorful Chinese Dragon Boats in a day long rowing competition on the Pawtucket River. Plus Asian arts, music, dance, crafts, and kite flying on the pier. Call (401) 724-2200, email info@tourblackstone.com, or visit the Chinese Dragon Boat Races (www.dragonboatri.com) website for more information.

August 28, 2010: WaterFire, Providence

August 28, 2010: 2nd Annual Fort Adams Antiques Festival, Newport

8:00am-5:00pm. Fort Adams State Park. As many as 100 dealers will be featured offering a wide range of items. Several professional appraisers will be on-site during the afternoon to appraiser your antique items. This is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust. Call (401) 841-0707, email info@fortadams.org, or visit the Fort Adams (www.fortadams.org) website for more information.

August 28-29, 2010: Newport Arts Festival, Newport

10:00am-6:00pm. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. This juried show features the work of select East Coast artists in a broad range of categories including pottery, woodworking, painting, photography, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry, and much more. You'll also enjoy live music from Celtic to jazz, activities to spark children's imaginations and a cafe with delicious food from area restaurants. All proceeds benefit Looking Upwards. Call (401) 847-0960 x56, or visit the Newport Arts Festival (www.newportartsfestival.com) website for more information.

August 28-29, 2010: 13th Annual Rhode Island Abenaki Four Winds Inter-Tribal Powwow, Bristol

Colt State Park, Route 114. Call (401) 943-7752, or visit the Powwow Schedule (www.powwowschedule.com) website for more information.

August 29, 2010: Labor and Ethnic Heritage Festival, Pawtucket

12:00pm-5:00pm. Slater Mill Historic Site, 67 Roosevelt Avenue. Come and celebrate experiences, histories, music, art, cultures and communities that are part of Rhode Island. Call (401) 725-8638, email info@slatermill.org, or visit the Slater Mill (www.slatermill.org) website for more information.

September 1, 2010: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

September 3-5, 2010: 13th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival, Charlestown

Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Road (Route 1A). Annual roots musical festival with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, etc. Features two huge dance floors, four music stages, dance lessons, food vendors, kids activities, evening dances, instrument instruction, and more! Call (888) 855-6940, email office@rhythmandroots.com, or visit the Rhythm and Roots Festival (www.rhythmandroots.com) website for tickets and more information.

September 4, 2010: 13th Annual Block Island Lion's Club Clam Bake, Block Island

12:00pm-4:00pm. Narragansett Inn, Ocean Avenue. $37 for lobster, clams, mussels, clam chowder, corn and drink; $15 for hamburger, hot dog, clam chowder, corn, and drink. Call (800) 383-2474, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce (www.blockislandchamber.com) website for more information.

September 4-6, 2010: 13th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival, Newport

Saturday, 12-9pm; Sunday, 12-8pm; Monday, 12-6pm. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Paint the town green! The Emerald Isle sends some of its most entertaining exports to Newport in this three-day celebration of Celtic shenanigans! Kick up your heels and let your Irish lilt ring loud with traditional Irish step-dance, comedy routines, and the spirited sounds of nonstop Irish music. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Festivals (www.newportfestivals.com) website for more information.

September 5, 2010: Marquis Birthday Celebration, Cranston

Starts at 2:00pm. Joy Homestead, 156 Scituate Avenue. Honor the memory of the Marquis du Lafayette on the occasion of his 252nd birthday. Revolutionary War groups welcome. Free. Call (401) 944-9226, email joyhomesteader@verizon.net, or visit the Cranston Historical Society (www.cranstonhistoricalsociety.org) website for more information.

September 16, 2010: Gallery Night, Providence

September 17-19, 2010: 10th Annual Block Island Lion's Club Inshore Fishing Tournament, Block Island

6pm Friday to 12pm Sunday. Register at Block Island Fishworks, Ocean Avenue. All are welcome to vie for generous prizes donated by national and local businesses. $40 entry fee includes a tournament shirt and all-you-can-eat cookout at the Payne's Dock, Sunday at 1pm. Call (401) 466-5392, email bifishworks@msn.com,or visit the Block Island Fishworks (www.bifishworks.com) website for more information.

September 18, 2010: Open House at Arnold House, Lincoln

September 18-19, 2010: Annual 13 Moons Turtle Clan Powwow, Lincoln

12:00pm-5:00pm. Chase Farm, 677 Great Road. Come and learn about our heritage with native dancing, drumming, stories, and vendors. Free. Call 401-480-9854, email eaglecries100@aol.com,or visit the Eastern New England Metis 13 Moons Turtle Clan (www.13moonsclan.com) website for more information.

September 20, 2010: Cornerstone Auction Gallery Monthly Antiques Auction, West Warwick

September 24-26, 2010: Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, Newport

Various venues. Restaurant wine dinners, seminars, auctions, a grand tasting and much more bring together food and wine experts and connoisseurs from around the world. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Mansions (www.newportmansions.org) website for more information.

September 26, 2010: 3rd Annual FOOS Arts Festival, Cranston

11:00am-5:00pm. The Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square. Join us for an outdoor end of summer celebration featuring live music and theater, artisan vendors, art activities and contests including a Human Art Contest, Street Art Contest and a series of "artisified" carnival games, a Doggie Show-Off Contest, pony rides, food and more. $1 Admission; free for kids 12 and under. Rain date October 3. Call (401) 490-9475, or visit the Artists' Exchange (www.artists-exchange.org) website for more information.

September 26, 2010: Great Swamp Massacre Commemoration, South Kingstown

Great Swamp Monument Road, off Route 2. Call (401) 364-1100, or visit the Narragansett Indian Tribe (www.narragansett-tribe.org) website for more information.

October 1-3, 2010: Block Island Birding Weekend, Block Island

Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for the annual weekend of fall birding. More than 150 species of birds have been seen on Block Island on fall weekends! Field trips for both novice and advanced birders led by expert leaders are featured. Special salt marsh bird identification, bird banding demonstrations, wildflower identification, and a special evening program. Call (401) 949-5454, email programs@asri.org, or visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (www.asri.org) website for more information.

October 2, 2010: Providence Roller Derby, Providence

Starts at 7:00pm. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street. Sakonnet River Rats vs. The Mob Squad. Chicks on skates, pushing each other around—it's good, old-fashioned family fun! Doors open at 6pm. $10 online; $13 at the door; kids 6-12 half price. Visit the Providence Roller Derby (www.providencerollerderby.com) website for more information.

October 6, 2010: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

October 7-31, 2010: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Providence

6:00pm-11:00pm. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. This illuminating, one-of-a-kind, 'gotta glow' Halloween hot spot returns to the Zoo to transform our enchanting wetlands trail with gourd-ly grandeur! Experience the glow of 10,000 pumpkins, set in a magical display of artistry during this night-time Spectacular. Adults, $12; seniors, $10; children 3-12, $9; under 3, free. Nightly, rain or shine. Call (401) 785-3510, or visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo (www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org) website for more information.

October 9, 2010: WaterFire, Providence

October 10, 2010: Open House at Arnold House, Lincoln

11:00am-4:00pm. Eleazar Arnold House, 487 Great Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Free. Visit the Historic New England (www.historicnewengland.org) website for more information.

October 10, 2010: Open House at Clemence-Irons House, Johnston

11:00am-4:00pm. 38 George Waterman Road. Join a representative from Historic New England for a tour of this rarely-open seventeenth-century stone-ender. Free. Visit the Historic New England (www.historicnewengland.org) website for more information.

October 18, 2010: Cornerstone Auction Gallery Monthly Antiques Auction, West Warwick

October 21, 2010: Gallery Night, Providence

October 22-24, 2010: 6th Annual Fortress of Nightmares, Newport

7:00pm-9:00pm. Fort Adams State Park, off Harrison Avenue. Chose from two chilling Halloween attractions at one great location! The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunt takes you on a legitimate paranormal investigation. Tours are weather dependent; sturdy footwear is required; not recommended for children under 12. Call (401) 841-0707, email rmccormack@fortadams.org, or visit the Fortress of Nightmares (www.fortressofnightmares.com) website for more information.

October 23, 2010: Open House at Arnold House, Lincoln

October 29-31, 2010: 6th Annual Fortress of Nightmares, Newport

November 3, 2010: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

November 15, 2010: Cornerstone Auction Gallery Monthly Antiques Auction, West Warwick

November 18, 2010: Gallery Night, Providence

December 1, 2010: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

December 4-12, 2010: Pawtucket Winter Wonderland, Pawtucket

4:00pm-8:00pm. Slater Memorial Park, Newport Avenue and Armistice Boulevard. See 400 decorated Christmas trees, twenty Victorian buildings, and a talking snowman, and enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, train rides, hay rides, carousel rides, food court, and entertainment. Free admission and parking. Call (401) 728-0500 x251, or visit the City of Pawtucket (www.pawtucketri.com) website for more information.

December 16, 2010: Gallery Night, Providence

December 20, 2010: Cornerstone Auction Gallery Monthly Antiques Auction, West Warwick

January 5, 2011: Westerly Arts Stroll, Westerly

February 2, 2011: Block Island Census, Block Island

Albion Pub, Ocean Avenue. Everyone on-island overnight will be counted! Call (401) 466-2747, or visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce (www.blockislandchamber.com) website for more information.