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Newport Arts and EntertainmentArt, Theater, Music and Film. It's all here!Arts and entertainment is another reason to visit historic Newport, Rhode Island. While the "City by the Sea" is probably known more for its beaches, mansions and sailing, it is also home to fascinating:
Theaters Events Entertainment Newport Art Museum76 Bellevue Avenue401-848-8200 The Art Association of Newport was formed during the summer of 1912. Its purpose was to exhibit fine art and to promote arts education in Newport. The Association is now known as the Newport Art Museum, and is located on historic Bellevue Avenue near the Hotel Viking and Redwood Library.
Many other interesting events are held here throughout the year as well, including Newport Gallery Night, Wet Paint 2009, Lunch With the Artist and Art on the Lawn.
TheatersNewport is also home to some interesting and historic theaters. After a day at the beach and some sightseeing, why not check out a show?Firehouse Theater, located right off of Broadway (4 Equality Park Place - 401-849-3473), puts on shows year round in their 49 seat theater. Their shows are usually on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm. They also perform on Thursdays and Sundays, but check with them for exact times.
Enjoy the monstrous buffet, full liquor service and fabulous performances during the day or at night. This is a handicapped-accessible and smoke free location. Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant 102 Connell Highway 401-848-PLAY (7529)
EventsThere are so many Newport RI events going on throughout the year that I wouldn't want to try and list them all here. You'll just have to take my word for it, there's always something going on here!Here's some of the most popular:
EntertainmentThe entertainment doesn't end with the Newport festivals. Throughout the year (but especially during the summer), there are countless great times to be had and musical performances to enjoy all around the city.Another thing Newport is famous for is the crazy bar/club scene during the summer season. People flock to Newport every summer to be a part of the action.
Some of the best spots:
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