2008
Christmas in Newport
Calendar of Events
 Denotes Children's and family events
December 1st - Monday |
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Official
Opening of Christmas in Newport, 6 p.m., Washington Sq. Features proclamation from the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, live entertainment. Free. 849-6454. www.christmasinnewport.org |
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December 2nd - Tuesday |
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December 3rd - Wednesday |
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December 4th - Thursday |
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December 5th - Friday |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic tale comes to life on a journey to The North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit every child on board with a special gift for those who truly believe. Reservations recommended. Adults $26.95, children $18.95. 841-8700.
www.newportdinnertrain.com or email:info@newportdinnertrain.com |
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December 6th - Saturday |
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8th Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale, 9-1 p.m., Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gardeners and elves from our community. All proceeds go to Lucy’s Hearth. 846-3502. |
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Christmas Silver Tea and Boutique, Honyman Hall, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq., 1-4p.m. Tea, crafts and seasonal greens. $8. 846-0660. |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. |
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38th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting and Open House, America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. Frosty The Snowman and caroling, City Official lights the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat (weather permitting). Open house at Bowen’s Wharf shops. Free admission. 849-2120.
www.bowenswharf.com |
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Salve Regina University’s 32nd Annual Governor’s Ball, 9 p.m., Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. $150 per person. Black tie gala with proceeds benefiting Salve Regina’s scholarship fund. 401-341-2381. |
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December 7th - Sunday |
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Visit with Santa Claus at The Breakers, noon – 3 p.m., 44 Ochre Point Ave. Sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Adults $16.50, youth 6-17 yrs. $4, members free. 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org. |
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A Musical Afternoon With Elisabeth von Trapp, 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Concert with reception following. www.newportmansions.org for prices or call 847-1000. |
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Christmas at Whitehall, “A 1730 Christmas”, 2-4 p.m., Whitehall Museum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown. A colonial Christmas party, candle-lit tours of the historic home of George Berkeley, wassail, cookies and music of the period. Sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Free, donations accepted. 846-3116 or 849-3672. www.whitehallmuseumhouse.org |
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Holiday Band Concert, 3 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. Newport Community Symphonic Band performing. Admission $5, $3 for students and seniors. 401-341-2945. |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. |
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December 8th - Monday |
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December 9th - Tuesday |
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December 10th - Wednesday |
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December 11th - Thursday |
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Children’s Impressions of Christmas in Newport, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, Long Wharf. Art show by Newport Schools K-12 grade students and US Postal Service commemorative postmark for Christmas in Newport. Free. 846-9410 or 846-5843. |
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December 12th - Friday |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. |
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Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $5 general admission, $3 seniors and students. All tickets sold in advance. 401-341-2295. |
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December 13th - Saturday |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. |
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Community Baptist Church Senior Choir in Concert, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. M.F. Wheatland Blvd. A celebration of the endurance and spirit of the “Invisible Church.” Where slaves had to hide their love of the Lord but loved to shout about it. Free will offering. (401)619-1253. |
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Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $5 general admission, $3 seniors and students. All tickets sold in advance. 401-341-2295. |
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December 14th - Sunday |
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The Plum Pudding Stir, 11:15-12:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq. Stirring of Christmas Plum Pudding, pudding batter and steamed pudding available for sale. Newport Artillery and Kentish Guard are present. Free. 846-0660 or 683-6853. |
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Visit with Santa Claus at Marble House, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. Sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County. Adults $11, youth 6-17 yrs. $4, members free. 847-1000.
www.newportmansions.org. |
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Christmas Open House, 2-4 p.m., Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Dr., Portsmouth. Local entertainment. Free. 683-4177. |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. 683-4177. |
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December 15th - Monday |
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December 16th - Tuesday |
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December 17th - Wednesday |
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December 18th - Thursday |
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December 19th - Friday |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. 683-4177. |
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December 20th - Saturday |
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Kids and Family “Rock ‘N Roll Christmas”, 11 a.m., Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave. Mifflin Lowe performing with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Queen of the Castle in attendance. For children ages 3-10. Adults $15 and children $12, Reservations required. 846-0669. |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. 683-4177. |
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Holiday Evening Duet, 6-9 p.m., The Elms and Marble House. Enjoy two houses for the price of one during this even open house event, with live music & refreshments. Adults $25 in advance, $30 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org |
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December 21st - Sunday |
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Visit with Santa Claus at The Elms, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. Sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Adults $11, youth 6-17 yrs. $4, members free. 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org. |
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The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 4:30p.m. and 6:45 p.m. See Dec 5 for details. 683-4177. |
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December 22nd - Monday |
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December 23rd - Tuesday |
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December 24th - Wednesday |
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Candlelight Christmas Eve service at Newport Congregational Church, 73 Pelham St. TBA. 849-2238. |
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December 25th - Thursday |
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A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TO ALL |
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December 26th - Friday |
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38th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of 18th and 19th Century Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house. (401)293-0965. |
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December 27th - Saturday |
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38th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of 18th and 19th Century Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house. (401)293-0965. |
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December 28th - Sunday |
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38th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of 18th and 19th Century Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house. (401)293-0965. |
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December 29th - Monday |
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December 30th - Tuesday |
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December 31st - Wednesday |
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ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum,
Newport Casino, Bellevue Ave. Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission.
849-3990. www.tennisfame.com.
Holiday
Gingerbread House, 10-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport
Marriott Hotel, 25 America's Cup Ave. Free with canned good
donation for charity. 849-1000.
Newport Art Museum, 76
Bellevue Ave. Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and
Sundays from noon - 4 p.m. Exhibitions and art classes for adults
and youth. Admission. Call 848-8200 for information and registration.
Newport Historical Society Museum
and Library, 82 Touro St. Open Tuesday - Friday, 9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - noon. 846-0813.
Newport
Yachting Center/Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center.
Daily skating, skate rental available. Admission. 846-1600 x221.
Preservation Society of Newport County,
Bellevue Ave. The Breakers, Ochre Point Ave.; The Elms, Bellevue
Ave.; Marble House, Bellevue Ave. Three great houses adorned
with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations,
fresh flowers, trees, wreaths and garlands. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Winter Passport (ticket to all 3 houses) $25 for adults, $9
youth. The Breakers single ticket is $16 for adults $4 for children.
Marble House and The Elms are each $11 for adults and $4 for
children. 847-1000.
Holiday Evening at The Breakers
-December 1, 8, 22 and 29. The admission price is $25 in advance
$30 at the door. Live holiday music and refreshments. Admission.
847-1000 for reservations.
Holiday Evening Duet: The Elms and
Marble House - Dec. 15. The admission price to see
both houses is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Live music and
refreshments. 847-1000 for reservations.
Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue
Ave. Open Monday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sunday from
1 - 5 p.m. 847-0292.
The Newport Historical Society's Museum
of Newport History at the Brick Market, 127 Thames
St, Washington Sq. Open Thursday-Sunday. Thu-Sat, 10-4; Sun
1-4. Suggested donation $4 adult and $2 child. 846-0813. Open
through Dec. 23.
Touro Synagogue, Touro
Street. Tours daily Monday - Friday at 1 p.m. Open Sunday 11
a.m. - 3 p.m. or by appointment. 847-4794.
Trinity Church, Queen Anne
Square. Open Sunday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 846-0660.
UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Behind
the Shutters at Rough Point, Rough Point, 680 Bellevue
Ave. Saturday, Dec.9, Saturday, Dec.16 & Thursday, Dec. 28,
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 children. It's not beginning
to look a lot like Christmas in Newport. Doris Duke, who enjoyed
Christmas far away in sunny Hawaii, left behind a mansion shuttered
and shrouded for the season. Experience this quiet house, decorated
only by a small tree in the staff wing, and hear about Miss
Duke's tropical holiday. This new program provides an authentic
view of a Newport mansion in winter and a first-ever glimpse
at Rough Point's winter traditions that have remained the same
for the past half century. Tour the first floor and enjoy refreshments
in the staff dining room, not normally open to the public. Tours
offered every half hour. 849-7300.
Victorian Christmas Tours,
Astors' Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave. $18 adults, $8
youth 6-17, $45 for family of 2 adults and 204 children. Call
846-3772 or go to www.astorsbeechwood.com
for dates and time.
Viking Bus Tours, Ocean
Drive, Bellevue Ave, historic buildings and points of interest.
847-6921.
The Colony House
on Washington Square is decorated on the exterior by the Newport
Garden Club.
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