AUGUST EVENTS

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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.