Newport This Week - April 28, 2010

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Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites Continued from page 8 The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emergence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthistorical.org

event, feed the ducks and geese at the pond, grounds open year round free of charge; guided tours of mill, Rte. 114, West Main Rd., Middletown, 847-6230, www. newportrestoration.org

National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., tours by advance reservation, 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, handicapped accessible, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, , 686 Cushing Rd., Newport, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; photo ID must be presented for all visitors 18 and older, 841-2101 Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works in the restored stick-style Griswold House, a National Historic Landmark, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org Ochre Court One of Newport’s first “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground floor open Monday thu Friday, 9-4 p.m. Prescott Farm Restored 1812 windmill, site of a significant Revolutionary War

hours are Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Hunter Gallery is located at St. George’s School, Midd., 842-6679, www.thehuntergallery@stgeorges. edu

Rosecliff Open daily, 548 Bellevue Avenue, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

“An Evening With The Stars” presented by the St. Michael’s Country Day School Parents Association at the Jane Pickens Theater on Friday, April 30 to celebrate the arts in our community.

Redwood Library The nation’s oldest library, c 1748, a National Historic Landmark, art gallery displays, sculpture and changing exhibits, including a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, tours 10:30 a.m. Mon-Fri; building open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues-Fri; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, donations always welcome, 847-0292; www. redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org

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Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf Show through May 31. Coastal paintings, all measuring five by seven inches, by Anthony Gill. Gallery hours, Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 846-6858

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DeBlois Gallery Opening reception: May 1, 5-7 p.m. New show through May 30: “Fables, Fantasies and Fairie Tales,” paintings by Natalie Pfanstiehl, daughter, Nina Hope Pfanstiehl and Ellen Blomgren. Gallery hours are Tues.Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Avenue, 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

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Annual Members Juried Exhibition through May 24: Museum is open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., 76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, admission by donation Saturdays, 848-8200, www. newportartmuseum.org

Sheldon Fine Art Event Reception: May 22, 5-7 p.m. New show featuring several members of the American Society of Marine Artists. Gallery is open daily 10 – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Cadeaux du Monde “Art Underfoot; Oriental Rugs Loom in the Distance,” gallery talks about current collection of original, hand-knotted Oriental rugs. 26 Mary Street, 848-0550, www. cadeauxdumonde.com

Hunter Gallery Opening reception, May 3, 6:30 pm Show May 3-16: “Earth Designs,” by Dan Mead and Sally Eagle. Gallery

Newport Art Museum Show through May 31: “AirBorn: Ovid’s Avian Changes,” by Rene Stawicki.

Portsmouth Art Guild Show through May: “Imagine Red,” open juried show by regional artists incorporating the theme “imagine red.” Gallery hours are Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., 2679 E. Main Road, Portsmouth, next to St. Paul’s Church, 293-5ART, www.portsmouthartsguild.org

Bristol Art Gallery New show: “Eye Candy.” 423 Hope Street, Bristol, 396-9699, www.bristolartgallery.net

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Isherwood Gallery Show through June: “New Work, New Artists,” new work by current and new gallery artists. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment, 38 Bellevue Avenue, 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com

Spring Bull Opening reception, May 1, 5-7pm Show through May 31, “Sampling of the Portsmouth Arts Guild.” Gallery is open daily noon-5 p.m., 55 Bellevue Avenue, 849-9166, www. springbullgallery.com

Ongoing Adult Drawing Class Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., The Edward King House, $12 per session, Jeannine Bestoso846-7263 Art for Healing Comforting outlet for personal expression and sharing during difficult times. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., The Edward King House, $12 per session, 846-7426 Identity Theft Class See how your everyday computer interaction (directly and indirectly) places you at the highest levels of risk for identity theft. Registration required. 1 p.m., Thursdays, free, Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 380-6643; e-mail info@roadtechservice.com “If It’s Thursday, It Must be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare works, 6 – 7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org

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