10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - February 28, 2020
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10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - February 28, 2020
This weekend’s events include a performance from Ronan Tynan, a conversation with Ann Hood, the final day of skating at Gurney’s and much more.
To help you figure out which event to go to and when, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - February 28, 2020
February 28
"Greater Tuna" at Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant
The long-running Off-Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick-change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jackrabbit runs from a coyote.
Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs, y’all.
The show begins at 6 p.m.
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February 28
Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception at Newport Art Museum
This exhibition showcases a selection of prints and drawings from the Museum’s treasured collection of works on paper.
The Newport Art Museum owns over 1200 prints and drawings dating from the nineteenth-century to present and include exemplary works of American art and a small collection of Japanese prints.
The exhibition begins at 5 p.m.
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February 28
Coffee With a Cop at Jamestown Housing Authority
Join in for coffee and meet the newest officer, Zachary Hubbard.
The meeting will take place in the community room.
The event begins at 12 p.m.
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PHOTO: Allan Leonard/Flickr
February 29
Final Day of Skating at Gurney's Newport Resort
Saturday is the final day of skating at the Gurney's ice rink before it closes for the year.
Don't miss the last chance to lace up your skates this winter.
The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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PHOTO: Sheeland Bertrand/Gurney's
February 29
Cheese Masterclass a& Cheese Pairing Dinner at The Vanderbilt Grill
This is a guided tour of the Mediterranean with Cheese expert Michele Buster, head treasure hunter of Forever Cheese Inc., an importer of unique high-quality cheeses and specialty foods from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia. Michele will lead a tasting of 6 cheeses as well as pairing them with some specialty accompaniments.
There will be a special guest appearance by Chef Cesare Casella, renowned chef who now uses heritage pigs to make prosciutto and other salami locally in Rhode Island.
The event begins at 3 p.m.
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February 29
A Conversation with Ann Hood at Salve Regina
Salve Regina University invites the community to participate in an afternoon of writing and conversation with New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood.
The free event consists of a reading by Hood, who shares her journey from reader to writer, followed by a short writing exercise and discussion.
Hood’s books will be available for sale and signing after the conversation.
The conversation goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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March 1
Newport Wedding Show at Rosecliff + OceanCliff
The area’s largest and most elegant bridal show, presented by Newport Wedding Magazine, takes place at two romantic venues: Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport) and OceanCliff (65 Ridge Road, Newport).
Come plan your dream wedding all in one day.
Free parking and trolley transportation between venues. Meet with more than 80 top wedding professionals.
Enjoy fashion shows, live entertainment, giveaways, and tasty treats by top wedding caterers.
The show goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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March 1
Dr. Markward Music Appreciation Lecture Series at Redwood Library & Athenæum
Dr. Edward Markward, former Music Director of Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra, examines various musical periods throughout history and presents pieces highlighting each era.
The lecture begins at 3 p.m.
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March 1
Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan at Jane Pickens Theater
Tynan was part of the Irish Tenors re-joining in 2011 while continuing to pursue his solo career since May 2004.
In the United States, audiences know him for his involvement with that vocal group and for his renditions of "God Bless America."
Tynan is also known for participating in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics.
The show will begin at 3 p.m.
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PHOTO: U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ferguson
March 1
Midnight Bridge at General's Crossing Brewhouse in Jamestown
Grab a beer and paintbrush and enjoy a fun night of painting.
The event begins at 3 p.m.
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PHOTO: General's Crossing Brewhouse
