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2017 Christmas in Newport
Calendar of Events
 Denotes Children's and family events
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December
1st - Friday
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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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Newport
Historical Society’s Holiday Open House, 4-6 p.m.,
Tour the Colony House before the Christmas in Newport official opening
ceremony. Enjoy the sounds of 18th century caroling performed by
costumed interpreters. Learn the origins of the songs and where they
would have been sung. Donations welcome. 846-0813 and 841-8770. |
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Rogues
and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were
punished.
Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting.
Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Victorian
Boutique, Edward King House, 35 King St. 2-7 p.m. Unique
gifts for the most discerning tastes, estate sale items, fine china,
jewelry, and many one of kind items. Free. 846-7426.
www.edwardkinghouse.org |
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The
Salve Regina Univ. Madrigal Chorus performs at Seamen’s Church
Institute, 4 p.m., 18 Market Sq. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
2nd - Saturday
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17th
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. |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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Annual
Newport Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Shopping Event, 9
a.m-4 p.m. At the Middletown Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Rd,
Middletown.
Handiwork and Craftsmanship of local artisans and employees. Bake Sale
and Raffle. Proceeds will support Auxiliary patient programs. Free
Addmission. 845-1638.
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Undecked
Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point,
10a.m. – 3 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave. 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 $15, children under 12 Free.
846-4152 x122.
www.newportrestoration.org |
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Holiday
Stroll on Bellevue Ave.,
10 a.m. – 5p.m. Stroll Bellevue Shopping District and enjoy holiday
carolers, refreshments and special store promotions along the Avenue. www.BellevueShoppingDistrict.com |
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Golden
to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony,
discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Discover
Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during
Newport’s
colonial era.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Santa's
Workshop,
noon-3 p.m. Easton's Beach Rotunda Ballroom, 175 Memorial Blvd. Crafts,
goodie bag, Visit with Santa, 2 rides on Carousel, 1 ride on mini train
and decorate
cookies. $5 per child.
845-5800.www.cityofnewport.com/departments/recreation/recreation-activities |
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Christmas
Cards for Mariners, 2-4 p.m., Seamen’s church
Institute, 18 Market Sq. Drop in to warm up with hot chocolate and
write a Christmas card to men and women serving on the seas this
Christmas. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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Newport
County Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m., Casino Theatre, 9
Freebody St. Classical and holiday music sponsored by the Salve Regina
University Music Dept. $8 admission, $5 seniors, students.
401-341-2297, or email: davispa@salve.edu.
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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47th
Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting and Open House,
America’s Cup Ave., Frosty the Snowman and caroling starting
at 4:30p.m. Santa and tree lighting. Free. (401) 849-3478. info@bowenswharf.com |
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Swanhurst
Winter Concert, 8 p.m. United Congregational Church, 524
Valley Rd., Middletown Admission $15. For tickets
or more information, www.Swanhurst.org
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December
3rd - Sunday
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Christmas
at Whitehall Museum House,
2-4 p.m., Whitehall Museum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown. Enjoy
wassial and Christmas treats while viewing 18th century Whitehall by
candlelight. Sponsored by the Colonial Dames of R. I. Free, donations
welcome. 401-848-2351. www.WhitehallMuseumHouse.org |
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Visit
with Santa Claus at the Breakers
noon-3 p.m., 44 Ochre Point Ave. The Jolly old elf will visit with
children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular
daytime admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org |
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Newport
Community Band Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., Casino Theatre,
9 Freebody St. SRU Newport Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Flute
Ensemble performing holiday favorites. Admission $8, $5 seniors,
students. 401-341-2295, or email: davisp@salve.edu.
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Joint
Advent Service of Lessons and Carols (incense free)
5 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Washington and Willow Sts., Advent
carols with congregational hymns, sung by the combined choirs of St.
John's Church, Emmanuel Church, with the professional choristers of the
Choir School of Newport. Free will offering. Child Friendly for
ages 5 and up. 401-848-2561.
www.saintjohns-newport.org |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
4th - Monday
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Road
of Independence Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport's
role in the American Revolution.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
5th - Tuesday
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
6th - Wednesday
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The
Nativity of Christ puppet show, 7 p.m.,
The United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. The
Christmas story in music and larger than life puppetry. Free will
donation. 401-849-5444 or 401-849-3535 www.ucc.org
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
7th - Thursday
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10th
Annual Singing for Shelter Acoustic Christmas Concert
7-9:30 p.m., Channing Church, 135 Pelham St. Various Local Musicians.
For the benefit of Lucy's Hearth and the McKinney Shelter. $18 in
advance, $20 at the door, (Children with an adult are free). Tickets,
call 401-835-7209 or MGorman20@COX.NET.
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The
Nativity of Christ puppet show, 7 p.m.,
The United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. The
Christmas story in music and larger than life puppetry. Free will
donation. 401-849-5444 or 401-849-3535 www.ucc.org
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Holiday
Caberet, Edward King House, 30 King St., 7 p.m.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is this year’s theme. Holiday favorites
sung by members of the Newport County Community Chorus. $10 suggested
donation. 846-7426. www.edwardkinghouse.org |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
8th - Friday
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Rogues
and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were
punished.
Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting.
Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Skating Center Grand Re-opening & Tree Lighting, 5
p.m., Newport Skating Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Celebration with a
sprinkle of holiday magic. Santa and The Elves, carolers &
treats. 401-846-3018. www.NewportSkatingCenter.com
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The
Nativity of Christ puppet show, 7 p.m.,
The United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. The
Christmas story in music and larger than life puppetry. Free will
donation. 401-849-5444 or 401-849-3535 www.ucc.org
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Christmas
Concert: The Reason for the Season, 7 p.m., Mt.
Zion A.M.E Church, 31 Van Zandt Ave., An evening of contemporary and
traditional Christmas music by the Voices of Zion. Free will offering.
849-3569.
mtzionamel@verizon.net |
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A
Christmas Carol, 7p.m. at the Guild Hall of the Church
of St. John the Evangelist, 61 Poplar St. A unique interpretation of
the Charles Dickens classic by What Cheer, Shakespeare? Theatre
Company. Tickets $20, students 415 are available at
www.saintjohns-newport.org and at the door. 401-848-2561. |
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Christmas
in Song by the Newport Navy Choristers,
7:30 p.m., St.
Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Concert to benefit
Portsmouth Historical Society. Admission $12 adults,
children/seniors/PHS members
$8. $25 Family 849-1135.
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
and hand bell choir. Free. 842-6736.
www.stgeorges.edu |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
9th - Saturday
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UnDecked
Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point,
10a.m. – 3 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave. 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 $15, children under 12 Free.
846-4152 x122.
www.newportrestoration.org |
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Discover
Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during
Newport’s
colonial era.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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The
Emmanuel Church Woodwind Trio performs at Seamen’s Church Institute,
11-12 p.m., 18 Market Sq. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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A
Visit With St. Nick, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Newport
Visitor Information and Transportation Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave.
Bring your Christmas wish list and visit with Santa at the Largest
Gingerbread Lighthouse in New England. Free but visitors are encouraged
to bring a non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local
community food pantries. 401-849-8048. www.DiscoverNewport.org
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Open
House Tour of Seamen’s Church Institute,
12 p.m., 18 Market Sq. Behind the scenes tour of this 1930 waterfront
institute, featuring the chapel of the Sea which was designed and
painted by the well-respected artist Durr Freedley, living in Newport
in the early 1900s. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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Trinity
Christmas Silver Tea, 12-4 p.m., Honyman Hall, Trinity
Church, Queen Anne Sq. Holiday high tea. $12. 862-4474. |
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Christmas
Open House at the Irish Museum,
12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m. at the Museum of Newport Irish History
Interpretive Center, 648 Lower Thames Street. Free. View the exhibits
while enjoying Celtic holiday music, eggnog and cookies. Free
admission. Celtic-inspired bracelets and lapel pins available for sale
with proceeds to benefit the Museum. 3:30-4:30 p.m., caroling by the
Ancient Order of Hibernians Men Singers. For more information visit:
www.NewportIrishHistory.org/events.htm
or
contact NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting.
. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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A
Christmas Carol, 7p.m. at the Guild Hall of the Church
of St. John the Evangelist, 61 Poplar St. A unique interpretation of
the Charles Dickens classic by What Cheer, Shakespeare? Theatre
Company. Tickets $20, students 415 are available at
www.saintjohns-newport.org and at the door. 401-848-2561. |
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Christmas
Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point
Ave.
Performances by the Salve Regina Chorus and Madrigals. $8 general
admission,
$5 seniors, students. 401-341-2295.stjeand@salve.edu
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December
10th - Sunday
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Golden
to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony,
discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Visit
with Santa Claus at Marble House
noon-3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The Jolly old elf will visit with
children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular
daytime admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org |
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Traditional
Christmas Tea at St. Columba’s Chapel Parish Hall, 2-4
p.m.,Sittings at 2 & 3 pm, 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. Bring
your friends and enjoy an oasis of calm in a busy season. $12 adults,
$6 children under 12. 847-5571. www.stcolumbaschapel.org |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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Christmas
Open House at Glen Manor House, 2-4 p.m., 3 Frank Coelho
Dr., Portsmouth. Free. 683-4177. info@glenmanorhouse.com |
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Holiday
Silver Tea, 2-4 p.m., Edward King House, 35 King St.
Including an old fashioned holiday sing along. $10 per person.
846-7426. www.edwardkinghouse.org |
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Christmas
Choral Concert, 3 p.m., Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point
Ave.
Performances by the Salve Regina Chorus and Madrigals. $8 general
admission,
$5 seniors, students. 401-341-2295.stjeand@salve.edu
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Music
of the Season, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church,
Broadway at Everett St. An evening of Christmas carols, choral anthems,
and the history and meaning of the Chrismon tradition. Learn the
significance of the handmade white and gold Chrismon ornaments that
tell the story of the birth and life of Jesus, and have adorned the
sanctuary’s Christmas tree since 1971. Free. 847-1749.
music@FPCNEWPORT.ORG.
In the event of inclement weather the re-schedule date is
Dec. 17th. |
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December
11th - Monday
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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Road
of Independence Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport's
role in the American Revolution.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Caroling
on Broadway
3:30 p.m., Starting at the Colony House and sponsored by the Off
Broadway Neighborhood Association. Join local musician Christopher
Carbone, Thompson Middle School chorus and OBNA in a Caroling along
Broadway. 401-481-5135. www.amy@amyhoag.com |
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St.
Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Concert, 6:30
p.m.,at Jesus Saviour Church 509 Broadway. Wakefield Concert Band
performing. choirgirlmarie@gmail.com |
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Hanukah
Celebration of Light, 7 p.m., Edward King House, 35 King
St. Featuring lighting of the menorah, the story Hanukah, live music,
traditional foods of the season and dancing to the sounds of the Touro
Band. Goodwill offering. 846-7426. www.edwardkinghouse.org |
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December
12th - Tuesday
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106th
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. 842-6736.
www.stgeorges.edu |
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
13th - Wednesday
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31st
annual WADK Christmas Concert at The Newport Marriott, 7
p.m. 25 America's Cup Ave. with Larry Brown's Swinglane
Orchestra and a local choral group. Free admission. Donations
of non-periishable food items for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Center are welcome.
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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December
14th - Thursday
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Judging
of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday,
December 14th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 15th.
Register
your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org.
Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and
Commercial. Please List Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please
use natural materials/decorations. |
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Student’s
Impressions of Christmas in Newport
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, 110 Long Wharf. Student
K-12 art exhibit, commemorative Christmas in Newport postmark, United
States Postal Service. Free, light refreshments. 846-9410. |
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Christmas
on the Point, 7:00 p.m. Church of St. John the
Evangelist, Washington and Willow Sts. Featuring Mozart's Coronation
Mass in C with choir, Strings, and organ, along with a traditional
reading of the Christmas Story. Suggested Donation $15,
seniors/students $10, Childeren ages 5-12 free. 401-848-2561.www.saintjohns-newport.org
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December
15th - Friday
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Rogues
and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were
punished.
Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting.
Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Holiday
Choral Concert, Edward King House, 35 King St., 11:15
a.m. Holiday favorites sung by the Edward King House Singers. Free.
846-7426. www.edwardkinghouse.org |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
16th - Saturday
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UnDecked
Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point,
10a.m. – 3 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave. 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 $15, children under 12 Free.
846-4152 x122.
www.newportrestoration.org |
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Discover
Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during
Newport’s
colonial era.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Wreaths
Across America, Noon., Common Burying Ground, 30 Warner
St. Honor our veterans through the laying of weraths on the graves of
our county's fallen heroes. Sponsored by the Surface Navy Association.
Free. Free. For more info call 919-999-0234 |
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Christmas
Treasures in the beautiful
Honyman Hall, Trinity Church,,
10-4 14 local Artisans, helping you with any last minute shopping
ideas, as well as some homemade cookies, and hot grinders for lunch.
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Community
Tree Decorating at Seamen’s Church Institute,
18 Market Sq. 1 p.m. for tree decorating, bring an ornament and help
decorate the tree. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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Christmas
Story Hour and Bookmark Workshop at Seamen’s Church Institute,
18 Market Sq., 2 p.m. A variety of classic Christmas tales will be read
and kids can make holiday themed bookmarks. Bring a children’s book to
share and swap. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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Holiday
Ornament Program at the Newport Public Library, 300
Spring St. at 2
p.m. Children ages 6-12 are invited to create a variety of holiday
ornaments. Cookies and candy canes will be served. Registration is
required and begins on Dec. 5. Held in the John Clarke Children's
Program
Rm. Free. To sign up, visit the children's Desk or can 401-847-8720
X204.
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Required. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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28th
Annual Christmas in Sign presented by the James L. Maher Center,
5
p.m., at the Casino Theater, 9 Freebody St. Christmas and holiday music
presented in sign language under black light. Admission is Free
846-0340 x104. www.mahercenter.org |
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December
17th - Sunday
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Note
– Reschedule date for Music of the Season, if cancelled
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St.
Petersburg (Russian) Men’s Ensemble In Concert, 10
a.m. and 2 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 for the 2 p.m. concert. 847-0675. www.emmanuelnewport.org |
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Golden
to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony,
discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Visit
with Santa Claus at the Elms
noon-3 p.m., 44 Ochre Point Ave. The Jolly old elf will visit with
children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular
daytime admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org |
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Touro
Synagogue Chanukah Party, Congregation Jeshuat
Israel at Touro Synagogue will host a community Chanukah Party from 3
p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Levi Gale House, 85 Touro St. Come light the
Chanukah candles and stay to enjoy latkes and all the trimmings, music,
dancing, children’s entertainment and more. We welcome you to join us.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please email cji@tourosynagogue.org
or call 401-847-4794 X201. |
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Rhode
Island Ballet Theater presents Madeline meets the Nutcracker,
4 p.m.
Stanford White Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Rhode Island's Ballet
Theater, with excerpts from The Nutcracker and Madeline. $25 per
person. 401-847-5301. www.ribt-nm@cox.net |
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December
18th - Monday
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Road
of Independence Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport's
role in the American Revolution.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
19th - Tuesday
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December
20th - Wednesday
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December
21st - Thursday
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Winter
Stories & Crafts at the Newport Public Library,
300 Spring St. at
10:30 a.m. Celebrate Winter Solstice, the first day of winter, with
stories, treats and craft! Children ages 2-6 are welcome to drop-in, no
registration is required. Held in the John Clarke Children's Program
Room.
Free. 401-847-8720 X204.
www.newportlibraryri.org |
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Pell
Elementary Winter Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pell
Elementary School, 35 Dexter St. Enjoy the harlonious sounds of the 3rd
and 4th grade chorus. Free. 401-218-9951.www.npsri.net
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December
22nd - Friday
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Rogues
and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were
punished.
Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting.
Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
23rd - Saturday
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Discover
Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during
Newport’s
colonial era.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Required. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
24th - Sunday
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Golden
to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony,
discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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CHRISTMAS
EVE SERVICES ISLAND CHURCHES |
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December
25th - Monday
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Seamen’s
Church Institute Annual Christmas Day Breakfast, 18
Market Sq., 9-11 a.m. Free. 847-4260. www.seamansnewport.org |
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JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TO ALL
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December
26th - Tuesday
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Holiday
Traditions Open House, Experience different
holiday traditions when 9 historic houses of worship open their doors
on December 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participating houses of worship
include: Channing Unitarian, Emanuel Episcopal, First Presbyterian,
Mount Zion AME, Newport Congregational, St. Mary’s Catholic, St.
Joseph’s Catholic and Touro Synagogue. Everyone is welcome to enjoy
this free event. More information at 401-290-7535. www.4faiths.org |
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CANCELLED
FOR 2017 47th
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. No
advance reservations are necessary.
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December
27th - Wednesday
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UnDecked
Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point,
10a.m. – 3 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave. 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 $15, children under 12 Free.
846-4152 X122.
www.newportrestoration.org |
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CANCELLED FOR 2017 47th
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. No
advance reservations are necessary.
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December
28th - Thursday
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CANCELLED
FOR 2017 47th
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.
401-741-5920. No
advance reservations are necessary.
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December
29th - Friday
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Rogues
and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were
punished.
Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.”
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting.
Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
30th - Saturday
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Discover
Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during
Newport’s
colonial era.
Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available.
$15/adults;
$10/NHS members.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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Newport
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an
evening
walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the
holidays.
Reservations Required. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 -
12.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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December
31st - Sunday
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Golden
to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames
Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony,
discover the transformation of the city and its people.
Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults;
$10/NHS members and active duty military with ID.
Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770. |
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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 holiday tradition!
Join the choir of Trinity and the Newport Community Youth
Choir in a
festive celebration of Christmas. Free will
offering to support Martin Luther King Center. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org |
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ADDITIONAL
ATTRACTIONS
Newport
Holiday Stroll, Dec. 1-3 and 8-10, 1 a.m. – 8
p.m. Stroll Newport’s shopping and dining districts for unique holiday
gifts, locally sourced dining, entertainment and events. www.newportholidaystroll.com.
Newport
Skating Center, America's Cup Avenue. Planned
opening and tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Friday December 9th. Visit: www.newportskatingcenter.com/rates/.
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 2:00p.m. on 12/24 and 12/31. Closed 12/25,
open 12-5 New Year's Day). 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
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
Gingerbread
Lighthouse: A Sugar and Spice and Everything Gingerbread Creation. ,
Dec. 6 – Jan. 1. Saturday – Thursday 9 a.m.- 4p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.- 5
p.m. Displayed at the Newport Visitor Information and Transportation
Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave. The 16 foot tall lighthouse made of 350
pounds of gingerbread and over 2,400 pieces of candy was created by the
culinary staff at the Newport Marriott in conjunction with discover
Newport. Free to view, but visitors are encouraged to bring a
non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local community food
pantries. 401-849-8048. www.DiscoverNewport.org
Trinity
Church, Queen Anne Square. Guided tours on Saturdays
from 1-3 p.m. and Sundays after morning service, approx. 11:15 to 3
p.m., plus Boxing Day through New Year’s Eve 1-3 p.m. $5 suggested
donation, children free. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.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 $30 adult,
$10 children 6-17 yrs. For more info 847-1000 or www.newportmansions.org
Properties closed Christmas Day.
Holiday
Evening at The Breakers, Dec 2, 9, 23, and 30th. 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 16.
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.
Touro
Synagogue, December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31st, Winter
tour hours: Sundays every half hour from 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Enter
through the Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring St. Center hours are from
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information 401-847-4794 X207 or www.tourosynagogue.org.
The
Colony House on Washington Square is decorated on the exterior by the
Newport Garden Club.
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