Discover Rhode Island August 2023

A DARLING RHODE ISLAND VILLAGE

AUGUST EVENTS

to discover in Rhode Island

UMBRELLA SKY NEWPORT AT BRICK MARKET

Immerse Yourself in a World of Color and Creativity at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market. Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary outdoor art installation coming to Brick Market in Newport. Umbrella Sky Newport, produced by ArtScape, will unveil its captivating display of over 500 colorful umbrellas magically suspended in the sky. This breathtaking installation promises to create a magical haven for the community and visitors alike, casting sun-kissed shadows through a canopy of floating umbrellas onto the pathway of the tree lined street flanked by eclectic shops.

Umbrella Sky Newport will be open to the public starting June 17th, inviting all art enthusiasts, locals, and tourists to explore this magnificent creation. It is a remarkable opportunity to witness the convergence of color, creativity, and community in a truly magical setting.

Presented By: Brick Market Place

Dates: June 17, 2023October 5, 2023

Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Brick Market Place, Address: 221 1/2 Goddard Row, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 741-1846

Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Price: Free

WINE AND CHEESE TASTING CRUISE WITH THE GRAPES & GOURMET SHOP

Coastal Queen welcomes

back crowd favorite wine shop, Grapes & Gourmet for another fabulous wine and cheese tasting. As you sip your wine on this bluemoon evening, you will cruise along the historic sites in Narragansett Bay and magnificent Newport Harbor. Coastal Queen's spacious interior is weatherproof and the covered top deck will have the side curtains up or down for comfort. The cruise is 90-minutes, departs from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown at 6:15 pm and tickets are $50.

Dates: August 8, 2023

Location: Coastal Queen

Cruises, from Jamestown

Address: 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, RI 02835

Phone: (401) 423-9900

Time: 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Price: Adults: $50

DAILY SAILS

Join our crew for an invigorating small group sail on beautiful Narragansett Bay. Sailing aboard these historic America’s Cup winners is the perfect outdoor adventure! Please see website for specific dates and times.

Presented By: America's Cup Charters

Dates: May 13, 2023October 31, 2023

Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: America's Cup Charters

Address: 49 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 846-9886

Price: $90 for adults, $50 for children

SOUNDWAVES MOVIES ON THE BEACH

Blockbusters on the beach are back! Tuesdays at sunset, starting around 7:45-8 PM, watch some of your favorite, feel-good movies from the beach as they are played on the Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion building. Films range from family-friendly musicals to romance flicks and comedy classics. Come an hour before showtime to witness experimental music and art. Plus, be sure to bring your own blankets, chairs, drinks, snacks, and other moviewatching essentials. Go to www. visitrhodeisland.com for more information.

Dates: 7/25/2023, 8/8/2023, 8/22/2023, 9/5/2023

Address: Town Beach Pavilion, Block Island, RI

Time: 7:45 PM

SUNFLOWER FEST 2022

Join us for peak sunflower blooms! We planted more sunflowers than ever this year!

July 29 - August 13

Weekend hours: 9-3

Weekday hours: 9-8

- $5 admission into the sunflower field

- Local vendors (weekend only)

- Cut sunflowers, farm fresh veggies, meat and apparel for sale Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed.

Photographers and vendors please email ButterflyFarmMGR@ gmail.com to secure your spots!

Presented By: Butterfly Farm

Dates: July 29, 2023August 19, 2023

Recurrence: Recurring daily

Location: Butterfly Farm

Address: 679 Great Road, Lincoln, 02865

Time: 9:00 AM

Price: $5

Dana Gambardella is a Rhode Island children’s author, literacy educator, and love-to-laugh Italian American with a passion for literacy and culinary arts.Both passions nurture her own story each day. As a Reading Specialist she celebrates the similarities between educating young readers and being a chef enthusiast; experts in both areas must combine the right ingredients, practices, and love to create a successful recipe that reaches many learners and palettes. Join @LiteracyChef in savoring a child's best ingredients through the power of story and connect as a family of readers who embrace literacy, live to learn, and love their process.

DANA GAMBARDELLA

Any native Rhode Islander can identify with the Ocean State's comforting expression of community and culinary excellence. A child’s first taste of community and belonging is often at home with those they hold dear around a table of food simmered in love and culture.

In her children’s book, Dana Gambardella savors the sounds, tastes, smells and feelings that come alive only at her favorite childhood place, Grandma's House. This picture book’s illustrations even replicate her grandmother’s house that still stands in Providence, Rhode Island. Vivid memories come alive through the light, impressionistic watercolor techniques on each page, evoking feelings of nostalgia for readers of all ages. The story comes full circle capturing how the author processes her childhood experiences, in order to discover as an adult, that her senses thankfully keep her cherished memories alive forever.

Grandma’s House and Dana’s other children’s book, Mama Bear’ s Magic, explore the theme of embracing a child’s unique process. As a mentor text, Grandma’s House supports educators with connections across the curriculum, including memoir and descriptive writing, social emotional learning discussions, etc. Truly a read aloud for all ages with an independent reading vocabulary for ages 8-12, Grandma’s House is also the perfect gift to honor a Grandmother’s birthday and/or National Grandparents Day celebrated yearly in September.

Even as an avid, young reader Dana gravitated toward books that celebrated an individual’s process. She feels that it is an honor to be able to advocate for and improve childhood literacy through her daily work with teachers, families, and children, helping young readers develop a lifelong love of story, an appreciation for their own story and an acceptance of the story of others.

Newport is a captivating coastal town with so many exciting activities and attractions to explore this summer, you’ll never run out of things to do. There are historic landmarks, Gilded Age mansions, outdoor adventures, picturesque beaches, and so much more, Newport has something for everyone! Have an unforgettable summer experience filled with relaxation and adventure and experience and try one or more of these exciting ventures, making this summer season truly memorable.

Today’s guest post by a Rhode Island native is part love letter and part mini guide to this charming oceanside section (some call it a village, others a neighborhood) of Westerly, Rhode Island.

Growing up in Rhode Island I developed a love for the beach for the simple reason that going to the beach here was so easy. No surprise, however, I took those beaches for granted. I became obsessed with exotic beaches all over the world: from Ipanema in Brazil, Cote d’Azur on the French Riviera, the Amalfi coast in Italy as well as Malibu in California, to name a few. Each of those beaches delivered their own unique cultural experiences whether it was an acai bowl or mussels steamed in white wine.

But over time, I got bored and tired with the constant quest for exploring what was new and trendy and realized that Rhode Island has one of the best beaches and beach towns in the world:

Watch Hill.

This is NOT a paid endorsement by the Watch Hill Fire District.

It’s a passion I have developed over the years for appreciating a small beach town across the border from Connecticut and Long Island Sound that harkens back to my fantasy of our country from a more “innocent” time, when people appreciated the natural beauty and epicurean delights of RI beach life, in an era that preceded the I-Phone, cable news, and video games.

Epicurean delights such as delicious ice cream at St. Clair Annex, or a hot dog as well.

A lobster roll you can take to the beach from Bay Street Deli or after a day on the beach cocktails and dinner at the Olympia Tea Room

Even the newer establishments like Sift with its delicious coffee drinks and light food pay homage to celebrating what’s local and special in New England. Other than arriving at Watch Hill by car there’s no need to drive. This is a destination that truly is “small town

America”...with miles of ocean beaches and the “town” beach to explore, also Napatree Point, a conservation area that has a 3 mile trail overlooking the sea with great bird watching and a beautiful stretch of beach for swimming. (FYI, Napatree Point was semi created from the disastrous hurricane of 1938.)

And then there’s the Watch Hill Flying Horse Carousel which has its own unique history, a different type of “celebrity” experience than trying to spot a Watch Hill newcomer (i.e.,Taylor Swift). The carousel arrived in Watch Hill in 1883 and has the claim to be “the oldest continually running carousel in the United States.” There’s been a tradition since then with kids lining up for carousel rides after the beach, grabbing the brass ring, and getting rewarded with St. Clair ice cream (a multi generational family run business).

Of course there is the famous and legendary and wonderful Ocean House, a five star resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean but that’s a destination for the affluent. The Watch Hill I’m writing about here is right out of a Frank Capra movie like “It’s a Wonderful Life” accessible to everyone…

Summers are short in Rhode Island, and sunny beach days even less so.

Seize the day: get to Watch Hill, immerse yourself in a beach experience that’s in the same league, if not better than, Malibu, Cote d’Azur and Amalfi. As always, if you visit any of these places, please let them know you were inspired by a GUEST POST on PattyJ.com.

RESTAURANTS OF RHODE ISLAND

Your go-to guide for the best restaurants in Rhode Island. From warm comfort food to healthy alternatives, there is so much to choose from. Whether fresh catches from the sea or a brand new hot spot, you can find it all in Rhode Island.

AVVIO RISTORANTE

Address: 90 Hillside Rd, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 942-2900

CAMILLE'S

Address: 71 Bradford St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 751-4812

ROGUE ISLAND LOCAL KITCHEN & BAR

Address: 65 Weybosset St #108, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 831-3733

TRAFFORD RESTAURANT

Address: 285 Water St, Warren, RI 02885

Phone: (401) 289-2265

MAINSAIL AT MARRIOTT

NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND

Address: 25 Americas Cup Ave

Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 849-1000

THE DISTRICT

MILL’S TAVERN $$$

101 N Main St

Providence

Seafood, Steakhouses,

RED STRIPE $$

465 Angell St

Providence

Bruch, Steakhouses

437-6950

TWIN OAKS RESTAURANT

Address: 100 Sabra St

Cranston, RI 02910

Phone: (401) 781-9693

LEGAL SEA FOODS - CRANSTON

Address: 175 Hillside Road

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 732-3663

IRON WORKS

Address: 697 Jefferson Boulevard

Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: (401) 739-5111

MASSIMO

Address: 134 Atwells Ave

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 273-0650

CHASKA

Address: 16 Midway Rd

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 537-7900

CORK AND RYE

Address: 255 Lambert Lind Hwy

Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: (401) 921-8324

PARKSIDE ROTISSERIE & BAR

Address: 76 South Main Street

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 331-0003

CASSARINO'S

Address: 177 Atwells Avenue

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 751-3333

BACCO VINO & CONTORNI

Address: 262 Atwells Ave

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 572-0243

UNION STATION BREWERY

Address: 36 Exchange Ter

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 274-2739

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

Welcome to your waterfront retreat at Beechbound! Imagine yourself at anchor in Newport Harbor in this exquisite condominium defined by breathtaking panoramic views. Every room a front row seat to the activity of the harbor, spectacular sunsets, twinkling lights on the famed Newport Bridge. The contemporary interior embraces an open concept design, large flowing areas and an emphasis on natural light and connectivity between indoors and outdoors, with outdoor spaces on 3 levels. The vaulted ceilings create lofty wall space to showcase your art collection.

A muted color scheme throughout the home creates a juxtaposition to the blue sky and blue water backdrop. The main level features living, dining, deck and kitchen areas all open to one another, along with a library, bar, and half bath. The upper level is a luxurious master suite with private deck, marble shower and jetted tub, and two large dressing rooms, providing a serene retreat for relaxation and privacy. The ground level features 2 bedrooms, a sitting room, 2 baths, a kitchenette and access to lawn space on the waterfront, allowing private relaxation while soaking in the summer breezes and the captivating views. Situated prominently at the southern end of the harbor on 3+ acres of gated, historic manicured grounds, Beechbound also offers a boat house and private dock served by yacht club and public “water-taxi” launches to bring you directly to downtown Newport’s offerings.

For more information, please contact Annie Becker with Lila Delman.

127 Harrison Avenue, Unti #11, Newport | $3,485,000

REAL ESTATE AGENCY DIRECTORY

Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth RE East Greenwich, RI

Capstone Properties Providence, RI

Century 21 Stachurski Agency Pawtucket, RI

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage East Greenwich, RI

Gustave White Sotheby's International 37 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

GustaveWhite.com (401) 849-3000

H.D. Randall Realtors Wakefield, RI

Hogan Associates Real Estate Middletown, RI

Island Realty Jamestown, RI

Keller Williams Central Cranston, RI

Kirby Properties LLC

Newport, RI

Lila Delman Real Estate 41 Ocean Road

Narragansett, RI 02882

LilaDelman.com (401) 789-6666

Mansions & Manors

Jamestown, RI

Mott & Chace Sotheby's International 210 County Road

Barrington, RI 02806

mottandchace.com (401) 245-3050

R. D. Denelle & Co., Inc. Wakefield, RI

Randall Realtors North Kingstown, RI

Re/Max Town & Country Cumberland, RI

Remax Professionals East Greenwich, RI

Residential Properties LTD Barrington, RI

Silva Thomas Martland & Offenberg Ltd Middletown, RI

The Sharon Steele Group

Providence, RI

Vanderbilt International Properties Ltd Newport, RI

Residential Properties 140 Wickenden St Providence, RI 02903

ResidentialProperties.com (401) 274-6740

Residential Properties East Greenwich, RI

William Raveis Chapman Enstone Newport, RI

Churchill & Banks Companies LLC

Providence, RI