2014
Christmas in Newport
Calendar of Events
 Denotes Children's and family events
December 1st - Monday |
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Official
Opening of Christmas in Newport, 6:00 p.m., Washington Sq. Features proclamation from the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, live entertainment. Free. 849-6454. www.christmasinnewport.org |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations.
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December 2nd - Tuesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Island Moving Company holiday ballet. Times vary. Admission TBA. 847-4470. www.islandmovingco.org |
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December 3rd - Wednesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Island Moving Company holiday ballet. Times vary. Admission TBA. 847-4470. www.islandmovingco.org |
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December 4th - Thursday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Island Moving Company holiday ballet. Times vary. Admission TBA. 847-4470. www.islandmovingco.org |
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7th Annual Singing For Shelter Concert, 7-9:30p.m., Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. Many of the area’s finest musicians will perform acoustic music for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and the McKinney Shelter. $15 adults, children with adult free. More info @ 849-4250 or MGorman20@cox.net. |
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December 5th - Friday |
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Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Island Moving Company holiday ballet. Times vary. Admission TBA. 847-4470. www.islandmovingco.org |
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December 6th - Saturday |
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14th Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale, 9-12 p.m., Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gardeners and florists from the community. Also gourmet sweets bake sale. All proceeds go to Lucy’s Hearth. 848-6706. |
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UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point, 10a.m. – 3 p.m. Experience the quiet house, see the decorated staff wing, and hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday. Learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. Tour the first floor and enjoy refreshments in the staff dining room, not normally open to the public. Tours offered every ˝ hour. Adults $10, children under 12 $8. 846-4152 X122. www.newportrestoration.org |
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Trinity Christmas Silver Tea and Boutique, Honyman Hall, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq., 1-4p.m. Holiday high tea, crafts and seasonal greens. $10. 846-0660. adminassistant@trinitynewport.org |
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43rd Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting and Open House, America’s Cup Ave., 5:45 p.m. Frosty the Snowman and caroling starting at 4:30p.m. City official lights the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat (weather permitting) at 5:45p.m. Live Music. Free. 849-2120. info@bowenswharf.com |
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38th Annual Governor’s Ball, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Salve Regina Univ., 100 Ochre Point Ave. $150 per person, with corporate sponsorship available. Black tie gala with proceeds benefiting Salve Regina’s scholarship fund. 401-341-2381.
www.salve.edu/give-salve/governors-ball |
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December 7th - Sunday |
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Christmas at Whitehall, 1730’s Festivities, 2-4 p.m., Whitehall Museum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown. Seasonal music, lifting a cup of wassail and learning about our heritage. Sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of RI. Donation welcome. 846-3116. www.whitehallmuseumhouse.org |
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December 8th - Monday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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December 9th - Tuesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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December 10th - Wednesday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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December 11th - Thursday |
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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 11 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 12th. Register your home or business at KAhearne@gustavewhite.com.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please use natural materials/decorations. |
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December 12th - Friday |
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Christmas at Mount Zion, 7 p.m., 31-33 Van Zandt Ave. Local musicians come together to celebrate ‘The Reason for the Season’. Free will offering. 849-3569. MOUNTZIONAME1@verizon.net |
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Christmas in Song by the Newport Navy Choristers, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, 909 W. Main Rd., Middletown. Concert to benefit Portsmouth Lions Club charities. Admission $12 adults, children/seniors $8, family $25. www.newportnavychoristers.org |
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St. George’s School Service of Lessons & Carols, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the School choir. Free. 847-7565. www.stgeorges.edu |
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December 13th - Saturday |
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Christmas Treasures at Trinity Church, 10-4 p.m., Honyman Hall, Queen Anne Square. Local artisans, seasonal items. Free. 862-4474. adminassistant@trinitynewport.org |
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UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point, 10a.m. – 3 p.m. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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December 14th - Sunday |
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Christmas Open House at Glen Manor, 2-4 p.m., 3 Frank Coelho Dr., Portsmouth. Free. 683-4177. info@glenmanorhouse.com |
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Traditional Christmas Tea at St. Columba’s Chapel Parish Hall, 3-5 p.m., 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. Bring your friends and enjoy an oasis of calm in a busy season. $12 adults, $5 children under 12. 846-3502. www.stcolumbaschapel.org |
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St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble (Russia) In Concert, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St. This ensemble will present a dazzling concert of Russian choral music and folk songs for the season. $20 suggested donation. 847-0675. www.EmmanuelNewport.org |
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Music of the Christmas Season, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Broadway at Everett St. Brass, organ, handbells and vocal choir, and an opportunity to sing some favorite carols. Free. music@FPCNEWPORT.ORG In the event of inclement weather the re-schedule date is Dec. 21st. |
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December 15th - Monday |
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December 16th - Tuesday |
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103rd Annual Medieval Christmas Pageant, St. George’s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas story. Free. 847-7565. www.stgeorges.edu |
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December 17th - Wednesday |
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December 18th - Thursday |
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December 19th - Friday |
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December 20th - Saturday |
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UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point, 10a.m. – 3 p.m. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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December 21st - Sunday |
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Rhode Island’s Ballet Theatre Holiday Dance Concert, 3 p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. A holiday dance show for children and families. $25 per person. www.riballet.org or ribt-nm@cox.net 847-5301. |
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December 22nd - Monday |
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December 23rd - Tuesday |
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December 24th - Wednesday |
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ISLAND CHURCHES |
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December 25th - Thursday |
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A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TO ALL |
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December 26th - Friday |
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44th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 401-293-0965. No advance reservations are necessary. |
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December 27th - Saturday |
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44th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 401-293-0965. No advance reservations are necessary.
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UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point, 10a.m. – 3 p.m. See Dec. 6 for details. |
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December 28th - Sunday |
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44th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 401-293-0965. No advance reservations are necessary.
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Christmas on Historic Hill: A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Sq., 4 p.m. A candlelight service featuring the choir and clergy of Trinity Church. Free will offering. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org |
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December 29th - Monday |
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December 30th - Tuesday |
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December 31st - Wednesday |
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ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Giant Holiday
Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum,
Newport Casino, Bellevue Ave. Open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission. 849-3990. www.tennisfame.com.
Museum and Shop at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., open daily 10 a.m. in December (closed 12/25). Award winning museum offers an introduction to Newport’s history and architecture from the 1600s through the Gilded Age. Donation suggested. Holiday gifts related to Newport’s history. 841-8770.
www.newporthistory.org/museum-shop/museum-of-newport-history
Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 – 4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. Closed Dec. 25. Admission, ongoing exhibits in Dec. 848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org
Newport Historical Society Museum and Library, 82 Touro St. Open Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – noon. 846-0813. www.newporthistory.org
Preservation Society of Newport County, Bellevue Ave. The Breakers, The Elms, & Marble House. Three magnificently decorated houses adorned with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations, fresh flowers, trees, wreaths and garlands. The Breakers 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Elms and Marble House 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission. All three houses $28 adult, $9 children 6-17 yrs. For more info 847-1000 or www.newportmansions.org Properties closed Christmas Day.
Holiday Evening at The Breakers,
Dec 6, 13, 27. Live holiday music and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Adults $35 in advance, $45 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org
Holiday Evening Duet at the Elms and Marble House,
Dec 20. Enjoy two houses for the price of one. 6-9 p.m. Take a leisurely self-guided evening stroll through both Marble House and The Elms, enjoy live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $35 in advance, $45 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org
Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with late hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m., and Sunday 1–5 p.m. 847-0292. www.redwoodlibrary.org
Touro Synagogue, 72 Touro Street. Winter tour hours: Sundays every half hour from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Loeb Visitors Center open Sundays from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Adults $12, seniors $10, students & military $8, children under 12 free. For more information: 401-847-4794 X207 or tourosynagogue.org.
Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square. Tours on Sundays after morning service, approx. 11:15 a.m. $5 suggested donation. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org
The Colony House on Washington Square is
decorated on the exterior by
the Newport Garden Club.
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