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NEWPORT    top of listings

Black Ships Festival
City Wide
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-7666

July 17-20, 2008

A Festival of friendship between Newport and Japan that offers a variety of events emphasizing both Japanese and art and culture. Information: www.blackshipfestival.com



Fall Family Festival
Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI

September 20, 2008

Scarecrow building, kids' crafts, storytelling, local produce, artisans, a Dutch bulb sale and live music highlight the Fall Family Festival at Green Animals. A full day of fun for the whole family. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $11; children age 6-17, $4. Information: www.newportmansions.org.



JVC Jazz Festival - Newport
International Tennis Hall of Fame & Fort Adams State Park
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-3700

August 8-10, 2008

The legendary Newport Jazz Festival, now called The JVC Jazz Festival-Newport, is a spectacular 3-day outdoor event that features the best in classic and contemporary jazz. Recent line-ups have included Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Wynton Marsalis and many more. Location: International Tennis Hall of Fame & Fort Adams State Park, Bellevue Avenue & Ocean Drive. Information: www.festivalproductions.net



Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
Rosecliff at 548 Bellevue Avenue and Marble House at 596 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-1000

September 25-28, 2008

New for 2008, the Grand Tasting expands to two days, both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy specialty wines, fabulous food, celebrity wine experts and chefs and the elegant setting of the Newport Mansions during this remarkable weekend food and wine experience. Wine expert Kevin Zraly, Yankee Magazine Food Editor Annie Copps and many other special guests will help make it a weekend to remember. Visit www.NewportMansions.org for details.



Newport Music Festival
Various locations
Newport, RI  02840  Click to view map
Phone: 401-846-0700

July 11-27, 2008

The 2008 Newport Music Festival celebrates its 40th season. Continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport, Rhode Island. Information: www.NewportMusic.org



PROVIDENCE    top of listings

Cape Verdean Independence Day Celebration
Roger Williams Park, Temple of Music
Providence, RI

July 13, 2008

Cape Verdean music, dance, arts, and food. Time: noon – 7 p.m.



Foo Fest
Providence, RI  02906
Phone: 401-831-9327

June 28, 2008

Celebrates the spirit of Providence's creative community with a free admission, 'round the clock (well, almost) block party! Empire Street fills up with a variety of live music and performances from around the world, plus creative games, locally-grown food yumminess, and all types of fun for all types of people. Information: www.as220.com



Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival
Pawtuxet Village, Narragansett Parkway
Warwick, RI
Phone: 401-781-1772

May 24-26, 2008

This event attracts approximately 50,000 people a day for three days browsing and purchasing the wares of the 150-200 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway in Warwick. All while this is going on, there will also be a professional food court, free family music, entertainment, and pony rides for the children located in Pawtuxet Park. Information: www.gaspee.com



Heritage Festival -- East Providence
Pierce Stadium, 201 Mercer Street
East Providence, RI  02914  Click to view map
Phone: 401-435-7511

July 18-20, 2008

Heritage Festival is a 3-day outdoor music, food and craft festival. Scheduled concerts include Loverboy, Evolution, Heartbreaker, Band of Brothers, Yoruba II and Tropical Gems. Loverboy will take the stage at Pierce Stadium on Sunday, July 20 at 7:15 p.m. Folk artists, midway and much more. Cost: Adults, $5; Children 12 years and under, free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketweb.com. Information: www.myspace.com/heritagedays



Providence Italian Arts & Music Festival
Waterplace Park
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-808-5614

August 7-11, 2008

Join thousands of fun-loving food, art and music fans, as the Italian-American community of Providence and the surrounding area shows the best that the culture has to offer. Information: www.providenceitalianfestival.com



Rhode Island Celebrates Israel at 60 -- Providence

June 1, 2008

Rhode Island celebrates Israel’s 60th Birthday. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m with Walk the Land, from Temple Torat Yisrael in Cranston into Roger Williams Park. The festivities continue at noon at the Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park with musical performances, family-oriented games and activities. Shop, dine and dance at an Israeli shuk (marketplace), dig the past at the archeological site – and more. Location: Temple Torat Yisrael, Roger Williams Park. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Information: 401-331-0956 x223 or visit www.JFRI.org/Israel60.



Rhode Island International Film Festival 2008
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-861-4445

August 5-10, 2008

Screening close to 300 films and attended by more than 250 filmmakers and film professionals from around the world, this six-day day event also features filmmaker tributes, industry seminars, educational programs for students and the glamorous centerpieces of the Festival: The industry Achievement Awards. Past year's Award recipients included Cicely Tyson, Julie Andrews, Zach Braff, Michael Showalter, Patricia Neal, Seymour Cassel, Kim Chan, Blake Edwards, Rosa von Praunheim and Danny Trejo. Information: www.RIFilmFest.org.



SOUTH COUNTY    top of listings

Charlestown Seafood Festival
Ninigret Park, 4470 Old Post Road, Route 1A
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 401-364-4031

August 1-3, 2008

A gastronomic extravagonzia of Rhode Island's best seafood, lobster, steamers, chowder, fish & chips, clamcakes, corn on the cobb and a raw bar. Also, a wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, children's shows, bungee jumping, boat, kayak, and lobster raffle. Continuous entertainment and events. Information: www.charlestownrichamber.com



Hot Air Balloon Festival
University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, Keaney Road
Kingston, RI  02881  Click to view map
Phone: 401-783-1770

July 18-20, 2008

Balloon Glow and entertainment Friday night. Hot air balloons, crafts, car shows, Revolutionary War encampment, music, fun kids events, shows and demo food, carnival. Information: www.southcountyballoonfest.com



Narragansett Nation Green Corn Thanksgiving
Old Mill Road (Route 2)
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 401-364-1100

August 9-10, 2008

A festival of Native American dancing, drumming, and singing. Information: www.narrangansett-tribe.org



Ocean State Reggae Festival
Ninigret Park, Rte. 1A
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 860-536-9832

July 19-20, 2008

Two-day event featuring the world's most famous reggae artists. Enjoy craft and food vendors, on-site swimming overnight camping. Information: www.oceanstatereggae.com



Scottish Highland Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds, 80 Richmond Townhouse Road
Carolina, RI
Phone: 401-596-5849

May 17, 2008

Entertainment, competitions, Highland Dance, heavy athletics, sheep herding and more. Information: www.riscot.org



Washington County Fair
Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd.
Carolina, RI
Phone: 401-782-8139

August 13-17, 2008

Rhode Island largest authentic county fair. Annual fair with country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children's games and more. Information: www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com



Wickford Art Festival
Wickford Village, Route 1A
Wickford, RI
Phone: 401-294-6840

July 12-13, 2008

Our Country's oldest open-air art fair features more than 250 artists from around the country and around the world. Fine arts-paintings, sculpture, and photography, food. Information: www.wickfordart.org




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