An Arts & History Collaborative of Southern Rhode Island
The following combined public events calendar is provided for your entertainment and education planning. Please go to the Web sites of the individual organizations for further details regarding events of interest to you.
| June | Venue | Event |
| -- | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. The grounds and nature trail are open without charge but a donation would be greatly appreciated. Group tours are available by reservation. The grounds are available for rental for weddings, parties, photography sessions,. (See the website for more information.) |
| -- | South County Museum | The South County Museum's June hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| -- | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle is during June for public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) The Castle grounds provide a lovely setting for special occasions. Whether or not a fee is required, all such requests must be scheduled in advance. See the website. |
| -- | Courthouse CenterStage | Courthouse CenterStage (formerly The Courthouse Center for the Arts) has put a temporary hold on all current and future productions. This is just temporary. |
| -- | The Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm | The Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm may be rented for weddings, meetings, and other special events. For more information, call 401-788-2573 or visit the Kinney Bungalow website. |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open Wednesdays 10 am-2 pm or by appointment June dates are the 5th, 12th, 19th ,and 25th -- $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| -- | The Narragansett Towers | The Narragansett Towers may be rented for weddings, meetings, and other special events. The Towers is abailable for free tours by appointment. Call 401-782-2597. |
| -- | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society |
Museum and Library hours at Old Washington County Jail -- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Tours on the half hour, last tour at 3:30. Recommended donation: Adults $5, Seniors & Students $3, 12 and under free. Group tours by appointment. |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 5 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 6 | The Narragansett Towers | Eight to the Bar -- Join this beloved band for a night of swing... and get ready for an amazing boogie woogie that is know to get everyone on their feet and dancing. 7:00 PM. $15.. |
| 7 | South County Museum | Canonchet BioBlitz -- Part of the Rhode Island BioBlitz 2013 -- taking a census of plants and wildlife. (All participants must be pre-registered and assigned to a team.) |
| 8 | South County Museum | Canonchet BioBlitz -- Part of the Rhode Island BioBlitz 2013 -- taking a census of plants and wildlife. (All participants must be pre-registered and assigned to a team.) |
| 9 | The Narragansett Towers | Random Argentine Tango Practica -- 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM -- At 5:00 PM participate in an Argentine Tango Lesson with Willie Feuer. Then, from 6:30 until 10:00, dance the milonga with DJ Sue and enjoy a potluck dinner. $20, |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 12 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 13 | The Narragansett Towers | Original Jelly Roll Soul -- Original Jelly Role Soul presents a set of diverse, humorous, high energy and fun old-tyme jazz, jump blues, Afro-Cuban, and Calypso dance beats. This eight-piece band from Foster, RI promises to get you dancing. Don't believe us? Motif named them the best jazz band in Rhode Island. 7:00 PM. $20. |
| 15 | Smith's Castle | Strawberry Festival -- Saturday noon to 4:00 pm (Rain Date: Sunday June 16) -- Savor Smith's Castle's celebrated strawberry shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry -- a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with fun family entertainment. |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 19 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society |
55th Annual Meeting of the Pettasquamscutt Historical Society. Featured speaker C. Morgan Grefe, PhD, Director of Rhode Island Historical Society and member of RI 1663 Colonial Charter Commission. 6:00 to 8:30 PM at SK Land Trust Barn, 16 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck, RI.. |
| 19 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 20 | The Narragansett Towers | The Revelers -- The Revelers dish up a mix of two-step, zydeco, waltzes, blues, Cajun, and swamp pop to resent a powerful tonic of roots music straight from Southwest Louisiana. 7:00 PM. $15.. |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 25 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 27 | The Narragansett Towers | Coastline Swing Band -- A traditional big band performs nostalgic hists from the 40s and 50s, swing and Latin favorites perfect for ballroom dancing or just listening. 7:00 PM. $10.. |
| July | Venue | Event |
| -- | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. The grounds and nature trail are open without charge but a donation would be greatly appreciated. Group tours are available by reservation. The grounds are available for rental for weddings, parties, photography sessions,. (See the website for more information.) |
| -- | South County Museum | The South County Museum's summer hours (July & August) are Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| -- | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle is during June for public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) The Castle grounds provide a lovely setting for special occasions. Whether or not a fee is required, all such requests must be scheduled in advance. See the website. |
| -- | Courthouse CenterStage | Courthouse CenterStage -- See our website for the latest information. |
| -- | The Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm | The Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm may be rented for weddings, meetings, and other special events. For more information, call 401-788-2573 or visit the Kinney Bungalow website. |
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Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open Wednesdays 10 am-2 pm or by appointment July dates are the 3rd, 10th, 17th , 24th, and 31st -- $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| -- | The Narragansett Towers | The Narragansett Towers may be rented for weddings, meetings, and other special events. The Towers is abailable for free tours by appointment. Call 401-782-2597. |
| -- | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society |
Museum and Library hours at Old Washington County Jail -- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Tours on the half hour, last tour at 3:30. Recommended donation: Adults $5, Seniors & Students $3, 12 and under free. Group tours by appointment. |
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | South County Museum | Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
3 |
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 3 | The Narragansett Towers | Historic Narragansett Trolley Tour -- Tour Narragansett on a classic trolly ride narrated by "Mr. Narraganset" himself. Learn about the town's rich history and take in breath-taking views during a trip led by long-time resident Ted Wright. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Towers and returns to The Towers at 12 noon. Reservations recommended and may be made online. $16 (tax included)... |
| 3 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 4, 5, 6, 7 | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. |
| 6 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society |
Wild Flowers by Susan B. Hale, great-great-granddaughter o of Hale family patriarch Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale and great-granddaughter of Professor Edward E. Hale, Jr. Growing up in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Susan has been deeply influenced by the artists of the Hudson River School. The exhibition will be at Hale House, 2625A Commodore Perry Highway. Check the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society website for further information. |
| 7 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society |
South County Antique Auto Show, featuring over 100 vintage and antique automobiles, vintage fashion show, vendor market place, local foods, live bluegrass music -- at the South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, Matunuck, RI. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Proceeds venefit the Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill and the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society. |
| 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | South County Museum | Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| 10 | The Narragansett Towers | Historic Narragansett Trolley Tour -- Tour Narragansett on a classic trolly ride narrated by "Mr. Narraganset" himself. Learn about the town's rich history and take in breath-taking views during a trip led by long-time resident Ted Wright. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Towers and returns to The Towers at 12 noon. Reservations recommended and may be made online. $16 (tax included)... |
10 |
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 10 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 11, 12, 13, 14 | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) |
| 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. |
| 11 | Courthouse CenterStage | Open Mic Night -- Featuring Megan and the Dreamcasters. 8 p.m. Join us for open mic night -- Bands can register at 7:30 for a position in the evening's line up.. |
| 11 | The Narragansett Towers | Reminisce -- Belting doo-wop tunes for audiences across the region and at Radio City Music Hall, this talented group of musicians specialieze in songs from the 50s and early 60s. 7:00 PM. $15. |
| 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 | South County Museum | Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| 17 | The Narragansett Towers | Historic Narragansett Trolley Tour -- Tour Narragansett on a classic trolly ride narrated by "Mr. Narraganset" himself. Learn about the town's rich history and take in breath-taking views during a trip led by long-time resident Ted Wright. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Towers and returns to The Towers at 12 noon. Reservations recommended and may be made online. $16 (tax included)... |
17 |
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 17 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 18, 19, 20, 21 | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) |
| 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. |
| 18 | Courthouse CenterStage | Open Mic Night -- Featuring Megan and the Dreamcasters. 8 p.m. Join us for open mic night -- Bands can register at 7:30 for a position in the evening's line up.. |
| 18 | The Narragansett Towers | Young Neal and the Vipers, featuring Dave Howard -- Presenting a mix of blues, rock 'n' roll, and funk, this band gets the party started. 7:00 PM. $10.. |
| 23 | The Narragansett Towers | Celebrations for the Cello -- An all-day event celebrates musicians playing original and improvised pieces. Community musicians of all ages and stripes are encouraged to bring their chello or other instrument for a daylong series of instructional sessions, rehersals, and workshops culminating in a public concert in the afternoon. Led by Rhode Island chellist Theodore Mook. Detailed schedule to be announced... |
| 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 | South County Museum | Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| 24 | The Narragansett Towers | Historic Narragansett Trolley Tour -- Tour Narragansett on a classic trolly ride narrated by "Mr. Narraganset" himself. Learn about the town's rich history and take in breath-taking views during a trip led by long-time resident Ted Wright. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Towers and returns to The Towers at 12 noon. Reservations recommended and may be made online. $16 (tax included)... |
24 |
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 24 | The Narragansett Towers | Wednesday Evening Dance Lessons -- 6:00 p.m. ChaCha, 6:45-7:00 practice time, 7:00 West Coast Swing, 7:45:-8:00 practice time, 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango, 8:45-10:30 Tango practice (with a "tango teaser" advanced concept or move). Pricing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15; 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. $15; or 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $22. |
| 25, 26, 27, 28 | Smith's Castle | Smith's Castle public tours on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon until 4 p.m.. Docents in period costumes conduct tours of the house at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. ($6 for adults and $2 for children 6 through 12; free for childred under 6 and for members.) |
| 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum buildings are open Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with guided tours given on the hour. Open 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. except noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Last daily tour is at 3 p.m.; Museum and grounds close at 4 p.m. Admission to buildings and tours is $7.00 adults and $4.00 children (ages 6-12); members free. |
| 25 | The Narragansett Towers | Sarah and the Tall Boys -- Blues, bluegrass, and alternative country get the royal treatment from the Nashville-based Americana band Sarah and the Toall Boys. Led by Smithfield, RI native Sarah Potenza, the Boston Hearld hailed this band as a "unique and dynamic force." . 7:00 PM. $15.. |
| 25 | Courthouse CenterStage | Open Mic Night -- Featuring Megan and the Dreamcasters. 8 p.m. Join us for open mic night -- Bands can register at 7:30 for a position in the evening's line up.. |
| 26 | Courthouse CenterStage | Macbeth performed by Shakespeare on the Mount presented in the round at Mount Saint Charles Bell Tower Theatre. |
| 27 | Courthouse CenterStage | Macbeth performed by Shakespeare on the Mount presented in the round at Mount Saint Charles Bell Tower Theatre. |
| 30, 31 | South County Museum | Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors and AAA, $5 children 6-12, chidren under 6 are free. Active duty miltary families and museum members are free. |
| 31 | The Narragansett Towers | Historic Narragansett Trolley Tour -- Tour Narragansett on a classic trolly ride narrated by "Mr. Narraganset" himself. Learn about the town's rich history and take in breath-taking views during a trip led by long-time resident Ted Wright. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Towers and returns to The Towers at 12 noon. Reservations recommended and may be made online. $16 (tax included)... |
31 |
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open 10 am-2 pm $2 requested donation (free to members) |