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 Newport Area Events for February 2007

We make every effort to keep the calendar information up-to-date and accurate. Occasionally, events change after press time so it is best to confirm, if possible. Please Note: Calendar Items are in Newport unless specified otherwise.
Likewise, all area codes are 401 unless specified otherwise.
To list your event on our calendar, send your event details including contact information to
lmoran@thepineapplepost.com

February 1 & 2
A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia

Fri. & Sat. at 8 PM; Sun. at  2 PM. A play about a dog, the couple that adopts her, and the drama that results. BYOB. Mention The Pineapple Post for $5 OFF up to 6 seats. FIREHOUSE THEATER. 4 Equality Park Place “Off Broadway” 849-FIRE (3473) www.firehousetheater.org

February 2-4
Victorian Servant Tours
The Beechwood Theatre Co. takes you back to 1891. Learn what it was really like to work for the queen of American Society. Visit website or call for tour times. Astors' Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Ave. 846-3772  www.astorsbeechwood.com

February 3
Connecticut River Raptors Trip

Annual road trip to see Eagles on the river. Register by Jan. 31. $30 members/$40 non-members. Raindate is Feb. 10. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown.  www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

February 8
Newport Gallery Nights 

5 - 8 PM. Tour 22 galleries featuring hand blown glass, wood block prints, award winning photography, international hand craft, fine arts and more. Citywide in Newport. www.newportgalleries.org

February  9 - to March 11
Long Day’s Journey Into Night

8 PM Fri. & Sat.; Sunday at 2 PM. In this Pulitzer Prize winning play O’Neill turns the pen on himself, revealing the most formidable forces in his life and the values and virtues to which he aspired. BYOB. Mention The Pineapple Post for $5 OFF up to 6 seats. FIREHOUSE THEATER. 4 Equality Park Place “Off Broadway”, 849-FIRE (3473) www.firehousetheater.org

February 9 & 11
Victorian Servant Tours

The Beechwood Theatre Co. takes you back to 1891. Learn what it was really like to work for the queen of American Society. Visit website or call for tour times. Astors' Beechwood Mansion,  580 Bellevue Ave. 846-3772 www.astorsbeechwood.com

February 16-25
Newport Winter Festival

150 activities including a concert series, food and drink competitions, children’s fair and more, city-wide, 847-7666, www.NewportWinterFestival.com

February 16 & 18
Victorian Servant Tours

The Beechwood Theatre Co. takes you back to 1891. Learn what it was really like to work for the queen of American Society. Visit website or call for tour times. Astors' Beechwood Mansion,  580 Bellevue Ave. 846-3772 www.astorsbeechwood.com

February 17
Icy Works of Art at Brick Market
The experienced ice sculptors draw in spectators as they wield their chisels, chain saws, blow dyers and power sanders while creating masterpieces.

BeatleMania Concert
9 PM. Relive the Revolution and key up the memories, drive the images and trigger the events of the Beatle’s Era in a live concert. Hyatt Regency; call 847-7666. www.NewportWinterFestival.com

WinterFest Drumming Classes
Sponsored by Cadeaux du Monde and Self-Discovery Express Ltd. at Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary Street, 848-0550

February 18-19
Children’s Fair

11 to 5 PM. Games, prizes, face painting, balloon creations, arts & crafts, continuous live entertainment. Newport Marriott.  www.NewportWinterFestival.com

February 18
Winterfest Tours of the Inns and Bed and Breakfasts

1-3PM. Tickets are $10 per person sold at the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 23 America's Cup Avenue.  Entrance into the Newport Art Museum, day of tour, is included in the ticket price. For further information please visit our website, www.NewportHouseTours.com

February 20-23
February Vacation Camp

9 AM- 3 PM.  Explore, play, create and learn in nature. Register early because camp fills quickly. $140 members; $170 non-members. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown.  www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

February 21
Winterfest Tours of the Inns and Bed and Breakfasts

1-3PM. Tickets are $10 per person sold at the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 23 America's Cup Avenue.  Entrance into the Newport Art Museum, day of tour, is included in the ticket price. For further information please visit our website, www.NewportHouseTours.com

February 23 – 25
Wharton Cup - Court Tennis

United States National Level Championship Tournament for those with a handicap between 33 and 39. Call 849-6672. International Tennis Hall of Fame. 194 Bellevue Avenue, 849-3990  www.tennisfame.com

February 23
Big Band Night

7:30 PM. Dance to live big band music with Larry Brown's Swinglane Orchestra.  Sponsored by the Beechwood Foundation. Reservations suggested.   Astors' Beechwood Mansion, 580 Bellevue Avenue. 846-3772 www.astorsbeechwood.com

Winter Festival Comedy Spectacular  Hotel Viking  For information: www.NewportWinterFestival.com

 

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