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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
Happy New Year to
All From The Pineapple Post
January 1 – 31
Vive el Tennis!
This exhibit celebrates the journey of tennis from its English and European
roots throughout the vast expanse of North, South and Central America and
the Caribbean. It includes photos and video featuring the many stars from
the past and present who have blazed the trail of the sport. International
Tennis Hall of Fame. 194 Bellevue Avenue, 849-3990
www.tennisfame.com
January 1 to Feb 2
A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia
Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM; Sunday 2 PM. A play about a dog, the couple that
adopts her, and the drama that results. Mention The Pineapple Post and get
$5 OFF up to 6 seats. FIREHOUSE THEATER. 4 Equality Park Place “Off
Broadway”, 849-FIRE (3473)
www.firehousetheater.org
January 1-11
Under the Waves
Photography by lifelong Newporter Tom Freeman. The exhibit runs to January
11, 2007. Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary Street, 848-0550
January 1
New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge
12 Noon. Local folks from the Polar Bear Club race to dip into the icy
waters at Easton's Beach, all to benefit charity. 846-0028.
Jamestown Penguin Plunge
12 Noon. Come watch swimmers as they take the frozen plunge into the water
to raise money for charity. Mackerel Cove, Jamestown. 823-7411
www.specialolympicsri.org
January 6
Winter Trails Day
10 AM – Noon. Explore the trails with Kelly Fox. Eastern Mountain Sports
will supply snowshoes. Register with foot size before Jan. 4th. If it does
not snow, it will be a winter nature walk. FREE with Sanctuary Admission.
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown.
www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
January 12
Winter Constellations
7 - 8:30 PM. A slide show and stories on common constellations will be
followed by a search of the winter sky outdoors. Pre-register by Jan. 11.
Call 847-2577 x10. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown. www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
January 13 & 14
Thayer’s Family & Friends,
Silent Art Auction & Exhibition
Silent Art Auction & Exhibition Benefit
for “The Tomorrow Fund”, the only local non-profit organization which
provides daily emotional and financial support to children with cancer and
their families. The Silent Art Auction portion of the Benefit which features
works by Thayer and his artist family members and friends will be held
Saturday and Sunday January 13th & 14th, 2007. The opening reception will be
held on Saturday, from 4 pm until 8 pm in the evening and on Sunday from 4
pm until 6 pm you can meet the local artist who have donated their work.
CADEAUX du MONDE’s Galerie Escalier. 26 Mary Street, Newport. 401-848-0550
www.cadeauxdumonde.com
January 13
Common Fence Music
Doors open an hour before the concert. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before
the show. Check website for line up and concert times. Common Fence Point
Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, 683-5085
www.commonfencemusic.org
Winter Welcome Day
9:30 - 10:30 AM. Guided Nature Walk; 12 PM Meet the Hawk; 3 PM Local Nature
Readers will read aloud. All day Free with Sanctuary admission. Norman
Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown.
www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
January 14 –20
COAT DRIVE AT SOVEREIGN BANK FAMILY SKATING CENTER
Sponsored by Amica Insurance at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center in
Newport. With each coat given to charity, the donor will receive one free
skating pass (maximum of four). All the coats will be donated to St.
Joseph’s Soup Kitchen in Newport.
January 14
African Drumming
Drumming Classes. Sponsored by Cadeaux du Monde and Self-Discovery Express
Ltd. At Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary Street, 848-0550
January 19
Winter Owl Prowls
7- 8:30 PM. Discover winter night life at Norman Bird Sanctuary. Owl slide
show followed by trail walk to listen for great-horned and screech owls. Hot
cocoa and cider afterwards. Pre-registration required. $4/$2 member
adults/children. $6/$3 non-members. (Families welcome on this tour) Raindate
January 26th. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown. www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
January 20
Winter Rarities Trip
7:30 AM – 5 PM. Take a trip in the Bird Van with NBS guides to seek out
rarities within a few hours’ drive. Register by January 17. $30 members; $40
non-members. Raindate: Jan . 27. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road,
Middletown.
www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
January 27
Common Fence Music
Doors open an hour before the concert. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before
the show. Check website for line up and concert times. Common Fence Point
Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, 683-5085
www.commonfencemusic.org
Reading the Winter Forest
An indoor talk on winter trees by naturalist Garry Plunkett followed by a
walk on the trails. $3 members/ $5 non-members. Pre-registration
required. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, Middletown. www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
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