SEPTEMBER EVENTS to Discover in Rhode Island WINE & PAINT ON THE PATIO What could be better than a nice drink and some painting fun outdoors on a lovely evening? Host Rebecca Magnotta is part teacher, part performance artist, and everything gets kicked up a notch! Rebecca paints a large mural on on river front performance patio, and you follow along with your own 16" x 20" canvas that you take home! The registration fee covers all materials and your first drink! Each week there will be a different painting, so you can come for one or join us for all 10 weeks. Members may use a Membership Mainstage Ticket. Note: Each person's station will be set up at least 6' apart to accommodate social distancing, and masks must be worn by all attendees. Let's have some responsible fun! Registration is required in advance. Space is limited. Dates: 8/9/2020, 8/11/2020, 8/16/2020, 8/18/2020, 8/23/2020, 8/25/2020, 8/30/2020, 9/1/2020, 9/6/2020, 9/8/2020, 9/13/2020, 9/15/2020, 9/20/2020 Location: The Contemporary Theater Company Address: 327 Main Street, Wakefield, South Kingstown, RI 02879 Phone: (401) 218-0282
BECOMING VANDERBILT: AN EXHIBITION AT ROSECLIFF In a year celebrating women, Becoming Vanderbilt will shine a bright light on four of our own. The Vanderbilt men are well known
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for their dominance of 19thcentury American industry and the staggering fortunes they amassed during the Gilded Age; meanwhile, their wives and daughters turned their talents and formidable influence to causes outside the expected domestic realm. From Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt’s philanthropy to her daughter Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s work as patron, artist and museum founder, to Alva Vanderbilt Belmont’s advocacy on behalf of women’s suffrage to her daughter Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan’s benevolence, we honor the legacy of these extraordinary women. The exhibition will draw upon holdings in the Preservation Society’s collections as well as key loans from other institutions and private collections. Through the sharing of personal effects, clothing and memorabilia, we aim to introduce deeper narratives about each woman. Subtleties about their personalities have disappeared over time, replaced by more convenient one-word descriptors. By conveying the significance of their contributions, the exhibition seeks to communicate the spirit of the times in which each woman navigated her own path. “Becoming” has often been used to describe a woman’s appearance; however, as a process, it also describes each of our heroines’ evolution as people. Dates: July 23, 2020 November 1, 2020 Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Rosecliff Address: 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD During this uncertain time of COVID-19 and social distancing, Google has provided a wealth of free resources for people to use, one of them being free virutal museum tours around the world. The following is a direct quote from USA Today's website: " Google Arts and Culture partnered with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to offer virtual tours of their spaces. Some of the options include New York’s Museum of Modern Art and Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. The Louvre, based in Paris, is also offering its own virtual tour online for free." Visit Google’s site here – artsandculture.google.com
RIDE THE RAILS WITH RAIL EXPLORERS Rail Explorers offers an unforgettable scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and spectacular Narragansett Bay on custom built pedal-powered vehicles. The eco-friendly business is all about rail bikes and aims to provide an amazing journey using existing railroad tracks. The Rail Explorers are easy to pedal, the terrain is mostly flat and the ride is relaxing and enjoyable. Everyone can enjoy this activity: couples young and old, groups of friends, and families of all ages and abilities. The pedal powered Explorers provide a smooth and comfortable adventure suitable for all. Available from mid-May through October, the tour takes approximately 2 Hours. Dates: June 4, 2020 November 15, 2020 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Rail Explorers Address: 1 Alexander Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
