(Photo by Rhode Island transplant Mark Baker)
(Photo by Rhode Island transplant Mark Baker)
-- Rent some gear from a dive shop and explore a local shipwreck.
-- Build some body strength canoeing down the Warren River.
-- Charter a sailboat in Bristol.
-- See Block Island from above on a parasail ride.
-- Snorkel your heart out at Fort Wetherill in Jamestown.
-- Get on a surfboard at Narragansett Beach.
-- Take a sunset cruise around Newport harbor.
-- Soak your self in the sea at East Beach in Charlestown.
(photo from beavertaillight.org)
...WANT TO GET A JUMP START ON MAKING A SCARECROW:
Pezza Farm Days
...FEEL LIKE EATING YOUR WAY ACROSS RHODE ISLAND IN UNDER AN HOUR:
Taste of Rhode Island Festival
...LOVE TO STRETCH LIKE A CAT:
Free Community Yoga at All That Matters
...LIKE A LITTLE HISTORY AND SALT AIR WITH YOUR ART:
Newport Gallery Night
...SEEK ALL THE FIXIN'S FOR A FRESH MEAL:
Coastal Growers' Market
...HANKER TO BE LIKE SHERLOCK:
Astors' Beechwood Murder Mystery Tour
...WANT A TASTE OF BROADWAY WITHOUT LEAVING HOME:
"The Elephant Man" at the Gamm Theatre
...WANT TO SEE GORGEOUS THINGS WHILE RUNNING:
"Run around the Block" 15K Road Race
...ARE GEEKED ON HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS:
Civil War Living History Weekend
...WANT TO SEE A PAINTING MATERIALIZE BEFORE YOUR EYES:
Watercolor exhibit and demonstration at Cadeaux du Monde
...WANT TO SEE A CARVED BONE MATERIALIZE BEFORE YOUR EYES:
International Scrimshaw Competition
...LOVE TO LOOK AT SOMEONE ELSE'S HOUSE:
Pawtuxet Village House and Garden Tour
...COULDN'T OTHERWISE AFFORD TO SEE ELTON, BETTE, AND BARBRA ON THE SAME TICKET:
The Edwards Twins at Stadium Theatre
...HAVEN'T DRUMMED ENOUGH IN YOUR LIFE:
Circle of Wisdom Pow-wow
...NEVER GET ENOUGH PSYCH-ROCK:
Plastic People of the Universe at AS220
-- Tuna Nachos from Eli's
-- Salad with polenta croutons and fresh mozzarella from Winfield's
-- Mahi-Mahi Burrito from The Oar
-- Tuna Steak sandwich from Rebecca's
-- Duck Quesadilla from Hotel Manisses (I don't technically eat duck, but I had it once
by accident and it was really good.)
-- Falafel Works from Froozie's
-- Eggplant Rollatini from Aldo's
-- Fried goat cheese and other tapas from The Atlantic Inn
-- Shrimp in crisp skins from Harry's Cafe
-- Fish-n-Chips from G.R. Sharky's
-- Glenn's slow-cooked BBQ from Pizza Plus
-- Crab cakes from The Beachead
-- Greek Sister sandwich from Three Sisters
-- Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops from The Spring House Hotel
-- Homemade Lemon Square from Ice Cream Place
Glenn's southern BBQ at Pizza Plus.
A real Rhode Island butta-fly.
-- Creamy Block Island Blackberry Blossom Honey from Littlefield Bee Farm.
-- A coveted homemade blackberry pie from Sakonnet River Pie Co.
-- Blackberry Martini, made with berry puree, from the Hotel Manisses Restaurant on Block Island
-- Blackberry almond cake from Pastiche on Federal Hill.
-- A glass of blackberry enhanced Newport Merlot from Newport Vineyards
A not-quite-ripe blackberry!
10) Refuel my spiritual gas tank at The Grateful Heart.
9) Check out the architecture from the 1700's, especially Gilbert Stuart's birthplace.
8) Buy a used book at The Book Garden.
7) Kayak through Wickford Harbor.
6) Buy some loose herbs at the Herb Wyfe.
5) Nibble some fancy cheese from Wickford Gourmet.
4) Sit outdoors and have a drink at Tavern by the Sea.
3) Buy a strange item from Wickford Antique.
2) Buy Monkey dog a treat at Shaggy Chic.
1) Have some chowder at the Wickford Diner.
(The Book Garden in Wickford Village)
...NEVER GOT ENOUGH USE FROM THAT BLUE RUFFLED TUX SHIRT:
Old School Prom
...LOVE LEGENDARY MUSICIANS IN HISTORIC CONTEXT:
Newport Folk Fest
...FINALLY WANT TO REPLACE THAT VELVET ELVIS WITH SOMETHING CLASSIER:
Newport Antiques Show
....WANT SOME HULA IN YOUR HIPS AND BEER ON YOUR LIPS:
Newport Storm Luau
...MISSED OUT IN YOUR YOUTH:
Ultimate RI Scavenger Hunt
...HAPPEN TO NOT FIND THIS AWFULLY BORING:
Revolutionary War Encampment
...LIKE YOUR MUSIC WITH ROOTS ATTACHED:
Rhythm and Roots Festival
...WANT REVENGE ON YOUR SIBLINGS:
Home Movie Day
...ALWAYS WANTED TO WHEEL A PLANE DOWN A RUNWAY:
Move That Plane! MS Jet Pull
...ARE SICK OF THE SAME OLD HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER:
RI International Film Fest
...HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED THIS KIND OF JOY IN A WHILE:
Annual Rose Island Lighthouse Clambake
...LIKE YOUR MUSIC WITH SOME IMPROVISATION:
JVC Jazz Fest
...ARE FEELING FESTY:
SummerFest Providence
...LOVE OLIVES AS MUCH AS I DO:
Annual Grecian Fest
West Beach at Sunset. (Monkey dog in background!)
Abandoned boot on Coast Guard beach by the channel. View of Bean Point.
View of town as the ferry enters New Harbor.
Crusty the remote control crab.
Gorgeous field on Payne Farm trail.
Glen's southern style slow-cooked barbecue at Pizza Plus.
Sean Hartnett's marble sculpture at Island Gallery above the Post Office.
Signs announcing the exhibition at Spring Street Gallery, the island's oldest.
Chickweed blooming by the roadside. Also known by its nickname "Ragged Sailor."
Coast Guard Station and garage.
My Pancake Stuffies!
The Back Patio!
(Concert on Bristol Common from the East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble website.)
-- Bristol's Concerts on the Common happen every Saturday night at 7 p.m. through September (in a quaint white gazebo, I'll add.)
-- Blues on the Beach does free Wednesday night concerts, 6 - 8 p.m., in Westerly.
-- Sundays nights are good for a wide range of music from Celtic to folk to 70's rock with the Newport Independent Music Festival at King Park Gazebo from 3 - 6 p.m.
-- Warwick Parks and Rec coordinates a handful of free concerts at several locations in Warwick.
-- The Rhode Island Philharmonic gives free concerts at various locations through September.
-- Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland has Acoustic Wednesdays with a trio of accomplished musicians, (a pianist, guitarist and violinist) on Weds 7/25, 8/8, and 8/22.
-- The Town Beach band shell in Wickford gets musical every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:30 with Big Band and contemporary tunes.
-- Cranston Parks and Rec holds Thursday evenings concerts until August 2nd from 6:30 - 8 pm at various locations.
-- Chepachet holds Wednesday night concerts until August 1 on the lawn of the church across from Town Hall.
-- Finally, Foster has one more concert left this summer and if you like the Beatles, don't miss it.
(Photo from About.com.)
..."LOVE A PARADE"
Bristol 4th of July Parade
...WANNA HOBKNOB WITH THE SAILORS:
International Yacht Racing School Annual Gala
...DIG FLOATING BONFIRES AND LIFE-SIZED PUPPETS:
River Glow
...LIKE IMPORTS FROM FAR OFF LANDS:
Cultural Survival Bazaar
...LOVE YOUR LIVE MUSIC:
Newport Music Festival
...NOT ONLY FEEL FREE, BUT ALSO LIKE TO GO PLACES FOR FREE:
AS220's Foo Fest
...WANNA SEE HOW COOL LIL RHODY'S ARTISTS ARE:
Wickford Art Festival
...CRAVE SOME CAJUN MUSIC WITH OYSTERS ON THE SIDE:
BeauSoleil at the Spring House Hotel Oyster Fest
...ASPIRE TO PEEP LIKE TOM:
Open House at Hearthside House
...WANT NIGHTLIFE WITHOUT GOING TO A BAR:
Gallery Night Providence
...YEARN TO GO UP, UP AND AWAY:
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival
...WANT TO SEE SOME SUMO:
Black Ships Festival
...WANT TO SEE SOME COOL DANCING:
Rhode Island Indian Council Annual PowWow
...LIKE MUSIC ON THE WATERFRONT:
Misquamicut Music Festival and Fireworks
...LOVE IT WHEN RHODE ISLANDERS MAKE FUN OF EACH OTHER:
Ocean State Follies