10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - May 10, 2019

May 10

Army - Navy Baseball game at Cardines Field

The Naval War College will host an Army-Navy baseball game at Cardines Field on Friday.

The game will be played in period-accurate uniforms with first pitch set for 11:30 a.m.

Admission is free.

PHOTO: Nick Lima/Wikipedia

May 10

James Montgomery Band Benefit Concert for Veterans 

The James Montgomery Band & The School of Rock Show Team join together on Friday, May 10th, two days before James' milestone birthday, at the Newport Lodge, in a benefit performance for the Veterans group: Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. 

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May 10

Matilda's at the Taproom at Ragged Island Brewing Company

Matilda's is popping up at Ragged Island! They'll be serving up Dominican-inspired gourmet turnovers made with local artisan dough and fresh ingredients.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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May 11

3rd Annual Heart Walk Gala at Newport Officers' Club

The Jim Carney PA Student Society and the Bryant University PA program will be holding the 3rd Annual Heart Walk Gala. 

The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the American Heart Association in their endeavor to fight heart disease and stroke.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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May 11

Ebb & Flow, Reflections Of Passing Time at Coastal Contemporary Gallery

Paintings and porcelain. Featuring artists Annie Wildey, Michele Poirier-Mozzone, Susan Schultz. 

Wildey, Mozzone, and Schultz all recognize and honor time that passes as a journey. Be it through erosion, an emotion or recreation, water carries strength, offers a cleansing breath, a moment to honor the past or sit in the present.

The event begins at 2 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Coastal Contemporary Gallery

May 11

2nd Annual Farm - to- Farm Bike Ride at 29 Middle Rd, Portsmouth

Pump up your tires and get ready for the Second Annual FREE Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride. 

Starting from the School Administration Building at the north end of Middle Road, at 10.00am, and turning around at Benjamin Drive at the South End, riders and walkers will pass six family farms on their way up and back on the 2 mile route: Escobar Farm, DeArruda Farm, Quonset View Farm, Portsmouth Nursery, BAW Farm, and DeCastro View Farms.

The ride begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Bike Newport 

May 11

Mixology Masterclass With Christina Mercado at The Vanderbilt Grill

Join Christina Mercado, Vanderbilt’s Beverage Manager, for our signature, hands-on, Mixology Class. Shake side by side with Rhode Island’s Bartender of the Year.

The event begins at 2 p.m. 

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May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at Brix Restaurant

Cheers to Mom with a glass of wine in hand while enjoying a day at Brix Restaurant and overlooking the vines. Show her your appreciation with Brix Restaurant’s farm-to-table Mom’s Day Brunch.

Then head down to the vineyard for wine tastings and live music by Grayson Ty (1pm – 4pm).

Brunch goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Vineyards

May 12

Mother’s Day Fiddling Concert at Channing Church

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of folk and fiddle-infused music. Newport String Project musicians EmmaLee and Gillian will be joined by special guests Rachel Panitch (fiddle) and Mike Sokolovsky (guitar)

The music begins at 2 p.m.

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PHOTO: Newport String Project

May 12

Traditional Irish Music Session at Fastnet Irish Pub 

Live traditional Irish music every Sunday night, hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.

Family friendly- arrive early to secure a table if you plan on eating.

The music begins at 6 p.m. 

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