An Arts & History Collaborative of Southern 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 and to find out about any last minute changes.
| July | Venue | Event |
| 1 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society | Museum and Library -- open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors and students, 12 and under free. |
| 1 | Smith's Castle | Thursdays through Sundays in July -- Docents in period costume provide tours at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. $5 adults, $1 children 6-12 |
| 1 | The Narragansett Towers | Reminisce -- Do Wop -- $15.00 Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 4 | South County Museum | Rhode Island Red Chick Hatch: See and hold brand new baby chicks from SCM'S RI Red Heritage Flock at the Living History Farm. Members free; $2 donation requested of nonmembers. Noon to 4 pm |
| 7 | Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm or by appointment (July dates are the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 7 | The Narragansett Towers | Trolley Tours of Historic Narragansett-- Every Wednesday thru Sept 1st -- 10:00 am, Reservations suggested -- $15 |
| 7 | The Narragansett Towers | Ballroom Dancing at the Towers every Wednesday -- 6:00 Ballroom/Latin/Swing Basics 7:00 Intermediate Ballroom/Latin 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango 9:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango - $12 per class, $20 two or more classes same evening |
| 7 thru 9 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing Camp for Kids. Ages 8-14. July 7-9. 9 am to noon. SCM Members $75; Nonmembers $85. Enrollment is limited. |
| 7 thru 9 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing Camp for Kids. Ages 8-14. July 7-9. 9 am to noon. SCM Members $75; Nonmembers $85. Enrollment is limited. |
| 8 | The Narragansett Towers | Lost Bayou Ramblers -- Cajun Roots Music -- $15.00 Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 8 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 9 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 10 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 11 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 4 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 13 | The Narragansett Towers | Stories to Tell: Architecture and Local Lore -- The Sea View Railway --
Talk by historian Maury Klein -- 7:30 p.m -- Free. (in conjuction with a trolley tour and picnic at Willet Free Library - date/time/price to be announced) . |
| 15 | The Narragansett Towers | Johnny Nicholas & The Texas Allstars -- Texas/Louisiana Roots Music & Blues -- $15.00 -- Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 15 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 15 | South County Museum | South County Museum lecture series -- third Thursday of the month -- times and topics to be announced |
| 15 thru 19 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
2010 Artists-in-Residence Program: Grounds open for painting and photography Thursday – Monday during Museum hours or by special arrangement. |
| 16 (continuing thru August 16) | Courthouse Center | Finding Objects: A Reappraisal by HERA July 16-August 16 Opening reception July 16th 6 pm - 7:30 pm |
| 16 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 17 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 18 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 4 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 20 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
"Norman Isham & Historic Restoration over Time: The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace" a talk given by Arnold Robinson AICP 7:00 pm, Please call or email for reservation. Admission $5, Members Free. |
| 20 | The Narragansett Towers | RISA Songwriters Showcase Local Folk Musicians Perform 7:30 pm $10 |
| 22 | The Narragansett Towers | Eight to the Bar -- Playing Swing -- $15.00 Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 22 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 23 | South County Museum | 25th Annual Folk Art Quilt Show: Over 100 examples of this art form by contemporary quilters from around New England. Special exhibit of antique quilts from the SCM collection. Members free; $8 general public. Friday hours 10 am to 8 pm |
| 23 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 24 | South County Museum | 25th Annual Folk Art Quilt Show: Over 100 examples of this art form by contemporary quilters from around New England. Special exhibit of antique quilts from the SCM collection. Members free; $8 general public. Saturday hours 10 am to 4 pm |
| 24 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society | Historic Garden and Site Tour - from the Ministerial Lands to the County Seat $20 per person / $50 per carload up to 4 persons |
| 24 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 13 | South County Museum | 25th Annual Folk Art Quilt Show: Over 100 examples of this art form by contemporary quilters from around New England. Special exhibit of antique quilts from the SCM collection. Members free; $8 general public. Sunday hours 10 am to 4 pm |
| 25 | Courthouse Center | La Cage Aux Folles -- 4 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 27 | The Narragansett Towers | Broadway at The Towers Act IV Phoebe Madden, Michael DiMucci & Friends -- 8:00 pm -- $20 |
| 29 | The Narragansett Towers | Roger Ceresi’s All Starz -- Swing, Rock 'n' Roll -- $15.00 Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| August | Venue | Event |
| 1 | Smith's Castle | Thursdays through Sundays in August -- Docents in period costume provide tours at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. $5 adults, $1 children 6-12 |
| 3 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society | Museum and Library -- open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors and students, 12 and under free. |
| 4 | Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm or by appointment (August dates are the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th) $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 4 | The Narragansett Towers | Trolley Tours of Historic Narragansett-- Every Wednesday thru Sept 1st -- 10:00 am, Reservations suggested -- $15 |
| 4 | The Narragansett Towers | Luncheon with a lovely view -- Tom’s Market Catering -- 11:30 to 1:30 pm $14.50 |
| 4 | The Narragansett Towers | Ballroom Dancing at the Towers every Wednesday -- 6:00 Ballroom/Latin/Swing Basics 7:00 Intermediate Ballroom/Latin 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango 9:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango - $12 per class, $20 two or more classes same evening |
| 4 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing for Adults -- Wednesday evenings in August. 5:30 to 8:30. $15 per evening for the general public. $10 for SCM members. No registration required. |
| 5 | The Narragansett Towers | Roomful of Blues -- Rhythm and Blues -- $20.00 Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 5 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 6 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 7 | South County Museum | Olde Time Family Fun Faire -- Celebrate the Good Old Days at South County Museum Be a printer's devil, visit the one-room school, do laundry with a washboard, crafts table, scavenger hunt, pennies in the hay, Audubon story hour, Rhoda the cow, visit the blacksmith, face paint, music, eggstra special raffle for little ones, ice cream & hot dogs. Adults $3 Children $1; SCM members free. 10 am to 4 pm |
| 7 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 8 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society | Preserving Land and Structures -- Presented by Wendy Nicholas (Northeast Director, National Trust for Historic Preservation) and Val Talmadge (Director, Preserve Rhode Island). The speakers are both involved with cutting edge attempts to preserve land and historic sites in the northeast. They will discuss nationwide efforts to preserve land and make historic houses more alive and better serve their communities. 7:30 pm Willow Dell Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck, RI. Co-sponsored by Willow Dell Historical Association |
| 8 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 4 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 11 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing for Adults -- Wednesday evenings in August. 5:30 to 8:30. $15 per evening for the general public. $10 for SCM members. No registration required. |
| 11 to 15 | South County Museum | See South County Museum at the Washington County Fair -- Featuring blacksmithing and letter press demonstrations |
| 12 | The Narragansett Towers | Superchief Trio -- Swing, boogie-woogie and smooth sultry ballads -- $15.00 -- Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 12 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 13 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 14 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 15 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 4 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 18 | The Narragansett Towers | Luncheon with a lovely view -- Tom’s Market Catering -- 11:30 to 1:30 pm $14.50 |
| 18 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing for Adults -- Wednesday evenings in August. 5:30 to 8:30. $15 per evening for the general public. $10 for SCM members. No registration required. |
| 19 | South County Museum | South County Museum lecture series -- third Thursday of the month -- times and topics to be announced |
| 19 (continuing thru Sept. 13) | Courthouse Center | Collages by Bill Klenk August 19-September 13 Opening reception August 19th 6 pm - 7:30 pm |
| 19 | The Narragansett Towers | Girl Howdy -- Honkytonk and Swing – Two-step and Swing -- $15.00- Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 19 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 20 | Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum |
2010 Gala Fundraiser & Art Sale -- 5:30 to 7:30 pm -- Enjoy Jazz and Big Band tunes Wine, Catered light supper, Desserts, Silent Auction (Please call for reservations) |
| 20 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 21 | Courthouse Center | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 23 | The Narragansett Towers | Hobey Ford’s Goldenrod Puppets Animalia (débuted at the Kennedy Center) -- Two performances: 4:00 pm Children’s Performance – Free -- and 7:30 pm for Children of All Ages – Free-kids 10 & under, $10 Adults |
| 25 | South County Museum | South County Museum Blackmithing for Adults -- Wednesday evenings in August. 5:30 to 8:30. $15 per evening for the general public. $10 for SCM members. No registration required. |
| 26 | Kinney Bungalow | 2010 Summer Sizzles -- Wine and Silent Auction Sponsored by Easter Seals Rhode Island (call 401-284-1000) 7pm -- 10pm -- $50 per person |
| 26 | The Narragansett Towers | Red Stick Ramblers -- Cajun Gypsy Swing -- $15.00 Live music & dancing |
| September | Venue | Event |
| 1 | Museum of Primitive Art and Culture |
Museum is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm or by appointment (September dates are the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) $2 requested donation (free to members) |
| 1 | The Narragansett Towers | Trolley Tours of Historic Narragansett-- Final tour of the season -- 10:00 am, Reservations suggested -- $15 |
| 1 | The Narragansett Towers | Luncheon with a lovely view -- Tom’s Market Catering -- Final Towers lunch of the season -- 11:30 to 1:30 pm $14.50 |
| 1 | The Narragansett Towers | Ballroom Dancing at the Towers every Wednesday -- 6:00 Ballroom/Latin/Swing Basics 7:00 Intermediate Ballroom/Latin 8:00 Beginner Argentine Tango 9:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango - $12 per class, $20 two or more classes same evening |
| 2 | Pettaquamscutt Historical Society | Museum and Library -- open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors and students, 12 and under free. |
| 2 | The Narragansett Towers | Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys -- Cajun, Zydeco. Swampgrass -- $20.00 -- Live music & dancing -- 7 to 10 pm |
| 3 | Smith's Castle | Fridays through Sundays in September -- Docents in period costume provide tours at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. $5 adults, $1 children 6-12 |
| 7 | Kinney Bungalow | The Life and Times of Francis S. Kinney -- a Culture Coalition event -- 7pm -- Free admission |
| 10 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 11 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 12 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 2 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 17 (continuing thru Oct. 18) | Courthouse Center | Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of RI Sept. 17-Oct. 18 Opening reception September 19th noon - 1:30 pm |
| 17 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 18 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 19 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 2 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 22 | Kinney Bungalow | Sunset Soiree at Kinney Bungalow -- Sample food from the area's leading
caterers and restaurants -- 5pm to 8pm $25 Individual / $45 Couple |
| 24 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 25 | Courthouse Center | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? -- 8 p.m. -- $27 adult, $24 seniors & members, $18 children under 18 |
| 30 | Kinney Bungalow | Helping Hands Harvest Wine Tasting at Sunset Farm (Sponsored by Randall Realty -- 401-932-1717) 5pm -- $30 per person |