Engage Your Eyes, Ears, Feet, and Mind With
	The Culture Coalition
	An Arts & History Collaborative of Southern Rhode Island
	Courthouse Center for the Arts Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm Smith's Castle Historic House Museum The Narragansett Towers Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum South County Museum A Living History Museum Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
	Mission: The mission of the Culture Coalition is to draw on southern Rhode Island's rich and diverse culture assets in order to create a strong identity and establish the arts and history as highly visible elements of the region's identity
	Goals: To build a strong, vibrant Culture Coalition that contributes to the success of its member organizations and provides valuable resources and networking opportunities. To develop and promote artistic and historical events that enhance cultural tourism and education in Rhode Island.
	The following combined public events calendar is provided for your entertainment and education planning. Please go to the Web sites of the individual organizations for further details regarding events of interest to you.
	Calendar of Events
	June Venue Event 2 The Narragansett Towers Narragansett High School Art Show -- 5:30 pm -- Free 2 The Narragansett Towers Cajun Music Workshop -- 8 pm -- $15 -- Steve Riley, David Greely & Sam Broussard 3 The Narragansett Towers Luncheon Upstairs at the Towers -- every Wednesday Tom's Market Catering -- 11:30 am until 2 pm -- $14.50 3 Museum of Primitive Art and Culture Museum is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm or by appointment (June dates are the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th) $2 requested donation (free to members) 3 Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm Open to the public Wednesdays 3:00 - 6:00 pm.  Admission free. June Wednesday dates are:  June 3, 10, 17, 24 4 The Narragansett Towers Music and Dancing at the Towers -- every Thursday 6 Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Select Historic House and Garden Tour -- see Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Web site for details 5 Courthouse Center Battle of the Garage Bands -- 8 pm 6 Courthouse Center Battle of the Garage Bands -- 8 pm 10 Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Observance of the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Edward Everett Hale 11 South County Museum The Weaver's Art of Bertha Gray Hayes. Members of the Weaver's Guild of Rhode Island will discuss the career of Bertha Gray Hayes and the recent publication of Weaving Designs by Bertha Gray Hayes -- 7 pm -- Free 11 thru 15 Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum Artists-in-Residence Program -- Grounds open for painters and photographers Thursday thru Monday during Museum hours (or by special arrangement) by reservation only. 12 The Narragansett Towers Concert: Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein -- Two voices, one mandolin, one guitar -- 8 pm -- $15 advance, $18 day of show 13 Courthouse Center Gallery Opening and Reception: "The Sculptural Element & White T-shirt Gala" -- 2 pm to 6 pm 16 Courthouse Center Rhode Island International Film Festival Encores -- 7:30 pm 20 Smith's Castle Strawberry Festival -- 4 pm (rain date June 21st) 24 Pettaquamscutt Historical Society 51st Annual Meeting of the Pettaquamscuut Historical Society at the Willow Dell Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck, RI Call 783-1328 for tickets 26 South County Museum Wedding Bells III -- Exhibit opening & reception -- Wedding apparel of the 20th century. Refreshments by Amalfi -- Seating limited; reservations required -- $25 admission ($20 members) 28 Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum Gilbert Stuart Member Appreciation Day -- Members Only -- 1 pm to 3 pm -- Open house for members (or those who want to become members) July Venue Event 1 Museum of Primitive Art and Culture Museum is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm or by appointment (July dates are the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) $2 requested donation (free to members) 1 The Narragansett Towers Luncheon Upstairs at the Towers -- every Wednesday Tom's Market Catering -- 11:30 am until 2 pm -- $14.50 1 Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm Open to the public Wednesdays 3:00 - 6:00 pm.  Admission free July dates are the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 2 South County Museum The Boys From Narragansett. Civil War historian Robert Grandchamp will discuss the role local men played in the War Between the States.-- 7:30 pm -- Free 2 The Narragansett Towers Music and Dancing at the Towers -- every Thursday 5 Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Perryville Days -- 10 am to 3 pm at Willow Dell Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuk, RI -- Antique cars, Jonnycakes, arts & crafts exhibits, contests. Free and open to the public. 8 thru 10 South County Museum Blacksmith Camp for Kids -- Young people (8 - 14) can learn basics of blacksmithing. 9 am to noon. Space is limited. Call the museum. $85 per person ($80 members) 9 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 10 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 11 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 12 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 4 pm July 14 thru August 19 Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm Ballet Lessons -- Intermediate Level -- Ages 9 thru 12. Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Tuition: $108 for both days for six weeks. $12 per session for qualified drop-ins. July 14 thru August 19 Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm Ballet Lessons -- Intermediate Level -- Teen and Adult. Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Tuition: $108 for both days for six weeks. $12 per session for qualified drop-ins. July 15 thru August 19 Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm East/West Blend -- Wednesdays 3:20 - 4:15. An extremely gentle adult class fusing elements of Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and dance. $42 for six weeks. $9 per session for drop-ins. No experience necessary. 16 South County Museum A Trolley Tour of Historical Cemeteries. Evelyn Wheeler and members of the RI Historical Cemetery Commission will host a walk talk of local historical cemeteries. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. -- 6 pm at Museum parking lot -- Admission: $15; $12 for SCM members 16 thru 20 Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum Artists-in-Residence Program -- Grounds open for painters and photographers Thursday thru Monday during Museum hours (or by special arrangement) by reservation only. 16 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 17 Courthouse Center Gallery Opening and Reception: "Hispanic/Latino Art" -- 6 pm to 7:30 pm 17 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 18 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 19 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 4 pm 23 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 24 thru 26 South County Museum The 24th Annual Folk Art Quilt Show -- More than 100 quilts by contemporary quilt artists from around New England.-- space is limited -- 10 am to 4 pm -- $7 admission (free to members) 24 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 25 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 8 pm 26 Courthouse Center West Side Story -- 4 pm 28 The Narragansett Towers RISA Songwriters Showcase -- Local Folk Musicians Perform 7:30 pm

The purpose of this site is to provide you with a listing of various public events and offerings from the member
organizations in The Culture Coalition of South County, Rhode Island. For more detailed information, visit the
Web sites of the individual organizations.