Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 19
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 19
Events include the boat races, art and 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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Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 19, 2016
August 19
Ida Lewis Distance Race
Starting and finishing off historic Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the Ida Lewis Distance Race takes competitors past Castle Hill Light and Beavertail Light in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, with Block Island, Montauk Point, Martha’s Vineyard and Buzzards Tower the other waypoints of the two possible courses.
The race starts at 12:30 p.m.
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August 19
Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players
Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players.
The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB.
August 19
Start at the top - 1/2 price Raw Bar at Hotel Viking
The title says it all, 1/2 price raw bar at the Hotel Viking every Friday until September from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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August 20
Contemporary Women Artists
The Bristol Art Museum will be showcasing the work of some contemporary women artists.
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August 20
Yoga on the Rooftop at the Vanderbilt Grace
Relax on the roof at the Vanderbilt Grace and do some yoga.
Sessions go from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and cost $15 to attend.
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August 20
Live Music with Ron Valcourt at Newport Vineyards
Sip some wine and enjoy music by Ron Valcourt at Newport Vineyards.
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August 21
Summer 16 Showcase
Anchor Bend Glassworks unveils their newest work at the Newport Gallery. The gallery is open rom 10 a..m. to 5 p.m.
These conversation pieces show the pride the artists take in their home state of Rhode Island, while also portraying their own unique spin on glassblowing. Creating exceptional glass for 13 years, Michael Richardson, Justin Tarducci, and Timothy Underwood continue to honor and expand the art of glassblowing and give back to the Newport community.
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August 21
Return to Camelot - The Kennedy Wedding Remembered
Along with its mansions and America's Cup yachting history, Newport is known as the resort city where Jaqueline Bouvier married then Senator John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Spring St. in Newport.
Re-live that special day while watching vintage film clips and enjoying a live performance of music and song from their wedding ceremony and reception at Hammersmith Farm, Jackie's childhood summer home in Newport.
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