2008
Christmas in Newport
Calendar of Events
 Denotes Children's and family events
December 1st - Monday |
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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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Newport Historical Society Holiday Open House at Newport Colony House & the Museum of Newport History, 5-7 p.m., top of Washington Square and at 127 Thames St. Come inside the Colony House before or after the official Christmas in Newport opening ceremony to enjoy live seasonal music, refreshments. Upstairs, view the building’s historic legislative chambers. Weather permitting, tours of the nearby Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House will depart from the Colony House. At the Brick Market Museum & Shop, obtain shopping discounts and view exhibits on Newport’s history. Free. 846-0813 or 841-8770. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave. Time TBA. Admission $25 and up. Tickets available through ARTTIXRI.com 847-4470. |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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December 2nd - Tuesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Holiday Clay Art Workshop, for Grades 2-4, is a five week class that starts in Nov. and runs through Dec. 16, 4:30-6p.m., Newport Art Museum, Kahn Building, 76 Bellevue Ave. Children make platters, boxes, and decorative clay projects. Members $58, non-members $73, material fee $15. 848-2787. |
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Youth Holiday Photo Workshop, for teens, is a four week class that starts in Nov. and runs through Dec. 16, 3:30-5:30p.m., Newport Art Museum, Kahn Building, 76 Bellevue Ave. Digital cameras are used to create holiday-themed images for T-shirts and prints. Members $60, non-members $75, studio fee $10. 848-2787. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 1 for details. |
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December 3rd - Wednesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Traditional Lessons and Carols Performed by Schola Cantorum of St. John’s, 6 p.m., Church of St. John the Evangelist, Washington & Willow Sts. A service patterned after that presented at King’s College, Oxford, seven traditional readings interspersed with musical offerings. Free will offering. 682-1630. |
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Acoustic Benefit Concert, 7 p.m., Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. Numerous local musicians participating to benefit Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Admission $10. 849-4250. MGorman20@cox.net |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 1 for details. |
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December 4th - Thursday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 1 for details. |
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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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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 5 p.m. departing from the Brick Market Museum. Discover the authentic history of Newport holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through the preserved streets of downtown Newport with the Newport Historical Society. See where some colonial Newporters celebrated the holidays as early as the 1700s – and learn why other Newporters scorned such celebrations. $12 adults, $8 NHS members & children. Weather permitting. 846-0813. |
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Holiday Designer Tables & Wine Tasting at Newport Art Museum, 6-9 p.m., 76 Bellevue Ave. Preview festive “Holiday Tables” decorated by designers from the Newport Showhouse Guild. Cost $50 per person. www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call 848-8200. |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 1 for details. |
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Holiday Critter Glitter Jewelry Preview Party at Potter League for Animals, 6-9 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown.
Refreshments. Tickets $25 per person. 846-8276. |
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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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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. Gain an intimate glimpse of Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport Mansion. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample Mrs. Whitehorne’s gingerbread and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. Adults $5, children under 16 yrs. $2. 847-2448. lisa@newportrestoration.org |
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Holiday Movies and Craft Activity at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 10-3 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave., and Guided Museum Tour at 1:30 p.m. $10 Adult, $5 child or $25 family. 849-3990 or visit www.tennisfame.com. |
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Redwood Library Holiday Open House, 10-4p.m. at the main Library, 50 Bellevue Ave. Music, entertainment, refreshments for children and adults, as well as tours of the historic Library. Free and open to the public. 847-0292. www.redwoodlibrary.org/events. |
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Santa’s Workshop, noon-3p.m., Easton’s Beach Carousel & Rotunda. Fun afternoon for families to enjoy crafts, ride the carousel and visit with Santa who arrives by fire truck at 1p.m. $5 per child includes a goody bag and 2 rides on the carousel. Refreshments. Admission limited due to space capacity. 845-5800. |
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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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Victorian Christmas Feast at Astors’Beechwood Mansion, 7-10p.m., 580 Bellevue Ave. Join the Astor family for St. Nicholas day 1891 in this 3 hr. celebration, which features a lavish holiday dinner and musical performance. Reservations required. $125 per person. 846-3772. |
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Swanhurst Chorus’ “Christmas with John Rutter”, 8 p.m., The Church of S. John the Evangelist on ‘The Point’, Washington and Willow Streets in Newport, RI. The evening will feature four choral masterworks of John Rutter: Gloria, Magnificat, Te Deum, and the second US performance of his stirring setting of Psalm 150. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22.50 at the door, and $10 for full-time students. For tickets or more information, call 401-682-1630 or www.Swanhurst.org. |
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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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Artisans Faire at Edward King House, 10-2 p.m., 35 King St.
Free admission. 847-6551. |
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11th Annual Harbor Lights Parade of Boats & Blessing of the Fleet, 6 p.m., Newport Harbor. Commercial boats and pleasure crafts decorated and lighted for the holidays. Free. 845-5815. |
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December 7th - Sunday |
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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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Holiday Movies and Craft Activity at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 10-3 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. and Guided Museum Tour at 1:30 p.m. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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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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Christmas Music Service, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Broadway at Everett St. Sanctuary Choir, instrumental ensemble and handbell’s. Free. 847-1749. |
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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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“Deck the Hall”, 5:30 p.m., at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave. Annual tree lighting ceremony with caroling by a local school choir. Warm up with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or cider. Free. 849-3990 or visit www.tennisfame.com. |
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Victorian Christmas Concert, 6 p.m., Astors’Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave. Join the Beechwood Theatre company for an early evening of Christmas vocal music. $10 per person. 846-3772. |
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Christmas Concert and Silver Tea - December 7, 14, and 21, 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm, $25.00 for adults, $28.00 for seniors (65& up), $10.00 for children ages 6-12, children under 6 are free, for groups of 20 or more $20.00 per person. Spend a Sunday afternoon at Belcourt Castle and enjoy a holiday choral concert in the French Gothic Ballroom followed by a silver tea service served by the owner of the castle, Mrs. Harle Tinney. For reservations call 401-846-0669. |
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December 8th - Monday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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December 9th - Tuesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Holiday Fun Art Workshop, Grades K-1, 4-5p.m. Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. In this 2 day class (also meets on Dec. 16) children create cards, decorative bags, boxes and more. Art Museum members $20, non-members $25. 848-2787. |
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Nutmeg and Mistletoe, 7:00p.m., Ocean Cliff ballroom, Ocean Dr. The area’s finest musicians and singers, performing holiday music. Admission $15. 683-6565. dicklupino@gmail.com |
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December 10th - Wednesday |
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Potter League for Animals “Candlelight Memorial Celebration,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Land, Middletown. Come celebrate all the animals that have touched your life. Refreshments. $10 donation at the door is appreciated. RSVP to Susan at 846-0592 or susanr@potterleague.org. |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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December 11th - Thursday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Friday, December 12. Register your home or business for judging at 848-6707. |
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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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Newport Children’s Theatre presents “A Gift From The Toys” and “A Modern Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Newport Congregational Church, Spring and Pelham Sts. $10 adults, $6 children under 12 yrs. |
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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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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 5 p.m. departing from the Brick Market Museum. See Dec. 5 for details. |
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28th Annual Newport Yachting Center Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center, 5:45 p.m., America’s Cup Ave. Music, ice skating, carols, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus and other surprises. Free. 846-1600. |
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Newport Children’s Theatre presents “A Gift From The Toys” and “A Modern Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m., Newport Congregational Church, Spring and Pelham Sts. $10 adults, $6 children under 12 yrs. |
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Christmas in Song by the Newport Navy Choristers, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, 909 W. Main Rd., Middletown. Concert to benefit Looking Upwards. Admission $10 adults, $6 children under 12 & seniors, $20 family rate for 4 or more. 849-1135. |
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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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St. George’s School, Service of Lessons and Carols, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the School choir. Free. 847-7565. |
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Lower Thames Holiday Stroll December 12, 13, 14, Friday, 5 pm - 9 pm,
Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm,
Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Celebrate your holidays in Newport the old-fashioned way during the annual Lower Thames Holiday Stroll! Special weekend events include Christmas Tree lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Caroling along Lower Thames, Holiday Music, Gingerbread Decorating, and a Children's Area! Slow down and take a stroll into our unique stores where shopkeepers still provide good old-fashioned service with a smile. Restaurants will be offering holiday menus specials and samples! For more information, visit LowerThamesNewport.com. |
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December 13th - Saturday |
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Holiday Open House at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 9:30-5 p.m. A variety of family friendly activities will be offered, including a scavenger hunt and craft. Free admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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Guided Museum Tour, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 1:30 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Newport Children’s Theatre presents “A Gift From The Toys” and “A Modern Christmas Carol”, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Newport Congregational Church, Spring and Pelham Sts. $10 adults, $6 children under 12 yrs. |
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Holiday Reading and a visit from Santa!, 2:30 p.m., Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. This event is a Hall of Fame tradition complete with caroling, a special reading of The Night Before Christmas, and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus. $10 adult, $5 child or $25 family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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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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Victorian Christmas Feast at Astors’Beechwood Mansion, 7-10p.m., 580 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 6 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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Newport Inn’s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., various Inns around Newport – click here for locations. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center in advance or on the day of tour. $10 for one day or $18 for 2 days. 855-8701. |
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Lower Thames Holiday Stroll December 12, 13, 14, Friday, 5 pm - 9 pm,
Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm,
Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Celebrate your holidays in Newport the old-fashioned way during the annual Lower Thames Holiday Stroll! Special weekend events include Christmas Tree lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Caroling along Lower Thames, Holiday Music, Gingerbread Decorating, and a Children's Area! Slow down and take a stroll into our unique stores where shopkeepers still provide good old-fashioned service with a smile. Restaurants will be offering holiday menus specials and samples! For more information, visit LowerThamesNewport.com. |
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December 14th - Sunday |
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Holiday Open House at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 9:30-5 p.m. A variety of family friendly activities will be offered, including a scavenger hunt and craft, Wii Tennis and/or holiday movies. Free admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Holiday Drawing Contest, 10-3 p.m., Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Try your hand at drawing one of the unique items on display in the Hall of Fame Museum. Materials provided. Results will be announced at 4 p.m. $10 adults, $5 child, $25 family. $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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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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Guided Museum Tour, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 1:30 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Newport Children’s Theatre presents “A Gift From The Toys” and “A Modern Christmas Carol”, 2 p.m., Newport Congregational Church, Spring and Pelham Sts. $10 adults, $6 children under 12 yrs. |
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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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Newport Inn’s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., various Inns around Newport – see Dec 13 for details. |
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Christmas Music Service, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Broadway at Everett St. Sanctuary Choir, instrumental ensemble and handbell’s. Free. 847-1749. |
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The James L. Maher Center presents Christmas in "Sign", a holiday musical featuring the Five Finger Magic Performers, on Sunday, December 14, 2008 in the O'Hare Academic Center at Salve Regina University, Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI. The performance begins at 4:00 P.M. Admission is $4.00. Children under 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, call Isabel at 846-0340. |
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Ocean Breeze Cafe 11th annual Breakfast with Santa!, Sunday, December 14, 9 AM - noon. Children eat free with a parent, and will take home a free Polaroid photo with Santa!
Ocean Breeze Cafe, 580 Thames Street, Newport RI 02840, 401-849-1750 |
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Christmas Concert and Silver Tea - December 7, 14, and 21, 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm, $25.00 for adults, $28.00 for seniors (65& up), $10.00 for children ages 6-12, children under 6 are free, for groups of 20 or more $20.00 per person. Spend a Sunday afternoon at Belcourt Castle and enjoy a holiday choral concert in the French Gothic Ballroom followed by a silver tea service served by the owner of the castle, Mrs. Harle Tinney. For reservations call 401-846-0669. |
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Lower Thames Holiday Stroll December 12, 13, 14, Friday, 5 pm - 9 pm,
Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm,
Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Celebrate your holidays in Newport the old-fashioned way during the annual Lower Thames Holiday Stroll! Special weekend events include Christmas Tree lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Caroling along Lower Thames, Holiday Music, Gingerbread Decorating, and a Children's Area! Slow down and take a stroll into our unique stores where shopkeepers still provide good old-fashioned service with a smile. Restaurants will be offering holiday menus specials and samples! For more information, visit LowerThamesNewport.com. |
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December 15th - Monday |
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Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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December 16th - Tuesday |
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Holiday Fun Art Workshop, Grades K-1, 4-5p.m. Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Class is a continuation from Dec. 9, children create cards, decorative bags, boxes and more. Art Museum members $20, non-members $25. 848-2787. |
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97th Annual Medieval Christmas Pageant, St. George’s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas story. Free. 847-7565. |
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December 17th - Wednesday |
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Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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21st Annual WADK-AM/WJZS-FM Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Larry Brown’s Swinglane Orchestra and The Astors’ Beechwood Theatre Company Choral Ensemble performing. Free, canned food donation requested to benefit local charity. 846-1540. |
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December 18th - Thursday |
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Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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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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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 5 p.m. departing from the Brick Market Museum. See Dec. 5 for details. |
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December 20th - Saturday |
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Victorian Christmas display on view at International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, 9:30-5 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. Guided Museum Tour at 1:30 p.m. $10 adult, $5 child or $25 Family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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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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Victorian Christmas Feast at Astors’Beechwood Mansion, 7-10p.m., 580 Bellevue Ave. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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16th Annual Messiah & Carol Sing: “The Christmas Story”, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring & Dearborn Sts. Shanhurst Chorus will feature much of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and the telling of the Christmas Story. Bring your own score and sing along. Wassail Bpw; reception following. Admission $10, $5 for children 12 and under, and $25 maximum per family. 682-1630 or
www.Swanhurst.org. |
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December 21st - Sunday |
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Victorian Christmas display on view at International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, 9:30-5 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. Guided Museum Tour at 1:30 p.m. $10 adult, $5 child or $25 Family. 849-3990 or www.tennisfame.com. |
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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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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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"Christmas On Historic Hill," Service of Lessons and Carols, 7:00 p.m. Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq. Time TBA. An ecumenical candlelight service with Aquidneck Island church choirs and clergy. Free will offering. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org |
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Newport’s Largest Outdoor Carol Sing, 4 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Dearborn and Spring St. A Community carol-sing in a safe, family friendly and welcoming environment with choir and brass ensemble. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantries/soup-kitchens. Hot chocolate will be served. For more information, call 847-0675. |
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Christmas Concert and Silver Tea - December 7, 14, and 21, 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm, $25.00 for adults, $28.00 for seniors (65& up), $10.00 for children ages 6-12, children under 6 are free, for groups of 20 or more $20.00 per person. Spend a Sunday afternoon at Belcourt Castle and enjoy a holiday choral concert in the French Gothic Ballroom followed by a silver tea service served by the owner of the castle, Mrs. Harle Tinney. For reservations call 401-846-0669. |
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December 22nd - Monday |
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”The First Christmas, A Living Nativity,” by the Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd., 6 p.m. Live animals will enhance this reenactment of the “first Christmas” under the stars. A gift to the community expressing the true meaning of Christmas. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Free. 847-2850. |
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December 23rd - Tuesday |
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Holiday Gingerbread House 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. |
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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. click here for locations |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951. |
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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 5 p.m. departing from the Brick Market Museum. See Dec. 5 for details. |
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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. click here for locations |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. See Dec. 26 for details. |
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December 28th - Sunday |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. See Dec. 26 for details. |
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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. click here for locations |
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December 29th - Monday |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951. |
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December 30th - Tuesday |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951. |
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December 31st - Wednesday |
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Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951. |
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New Year’s Eve Gala, 8:30-midnight, Astors’ Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave. A Roarin’20’s Speakeasy for New Year’s fun. The jazz is hot, the drinks are cold, and fun is in the air. Tour the mansion while sipping your “tea” and nibbling hors d’oeuvres, enjoy dinner, fabulous singing and live music. $225 per person or $400 per couple, adults only. 846-3772 for reservations. www.astorsbeechwood.com |
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First Night Newport 2009, 5p.m.-1a.m., 15 locations in downtown Newport. A family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts. Jazz, bluegrass, Disney events, fireworks. 848-2400 for info and cost. |
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New Year's Eve Party - December 31, 9:00 pm- 1:00 am, $125.00 per
person and $249.00 per couple. Visit http://www.belcourtcastle.org/pdfs/newyearinvite.pdf for more information. |
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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, 8 a.m.-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. Call 848-8200 for information and registration.
Admission for non-members to the Newport Art Museum is $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 students and military and children under 5 and Museum members free. Some of the exhibits: Holiday Tables; The Eloquence of Place – Forty Years of the Newport Restoration Foundation; Portraits of Newport Governors from the RI State House Collection; NetWorks 2008, a collaboration of nineteen RI artists; The Magic Tree, illustrations and original ornaments for a magic Christmas tree.
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. The Breakers 9-4 p.m, The Elms and Marble House 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission. All three houses $25 adult, $9 children 6-17 yrs. 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org
Holiday Evening at The Breakers,
Dec 6,13,27. Live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $25 in advance, $30 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org
Potter League for Animals Holiday Critter Glitter Jewelry Sale, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Dec 6-9 from 10-6 p.m., Wed. Dec. 10th, 10-8 p.m., and Dec. 11-14 from 10-6 p.m. 846-8276.
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 M-Thur 10-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 10-8 p.m. Sunday 10-5 p.m. Admission is by donation. 841-8770.
Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square. Open Sundays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $2 donation suggested. 846-0660.
Victorian Christmas Tours,
Astors’ Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave. Step back to Christmas 1891 as the Astor family and servants celebrate Victorian holiday traditions. $20 adults, $8 youth, $50 for family of 2 adults and 2-4 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.
Belcourt Castle, 659 Bellevue Ave. 846-0669. www.Belcourtcastle.org
Various Christmas events listed below:
Champagne Candlelight Tour - December 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, and 26,
6:00-7:00 pm, $18.00 per person, not for children under 5. Enjoy
Belcourt Castle's rich social history in the romantic atmosphere of
candlelit rooms. Mrs. Tinney, the owner of Belcourt, often begins the
tour with a champagne toast to world peace. For Reservations call
401-846-0669
Christmas Concert and Silver Tea - December 7, 14, and 21, 1:30 pm-
4:00 pm, $25.00 for adults, $28.00 for seniors
(65& up), $10.00 for children ages 6-12, children under 6 are free, for
groups of 20 or more $20.00 per person. Spend a Sunday afternoon at
Belcourt Castle and enjoy a holiday choral concert in the French Gothic
Ballroom followed by a silver tea service served by the owner of the
castle, Mrs. Harle Tinney. For reservations call 401-846-0669.
New Year's Eve Party - December 31, 9:00 pm- 1:00 am, $125.00 per
person and $249.00 per couple. Visit
http://www.belcourtcastle.org/pdfs/newyearinvite.pdf for more information.
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