Middletown Public Library

This presentation will give you all the information you need to start composting in your backyard. Topics covered include a review of different ways to compost, what goes (and does not go!) in your compost bin, best practices for managing your bin, and how to harvest and apply your finished compost. If you’ve always wanted to compost, and compost right, this presentation is for you.
Registration recommended.

Local Event: Intro to Composting

Newport County

Middletown

Rhode Island

Intro to Composting

This presentation will give you all the information you need to start composting in your backyard. Topics covered include a...

DeBlois Gallery

Summer Colors At the DeBlois Gallery July 4-31, 2026 Opening Reception Saturday July 11, 5-7 PM Gallery Night Thursday July 9, 5-7 PM Pop-Up Event July 18, 2-4 PM -Mandala Making with Artist Annie Winthrop Cordin-to Register call the gallery at 401-847-9977&nbsp;
Our July exhibit features the work of photographers Michael Day, Sylvia Hampton, and Caterine Milinaire, as well as multimedia artist Vesna Longton. The show’s title, Summer Colors, celebrates the vibrant colors and festivals that summer evokes, as the artists seek out beauty and energy in their work. Wildlife photographer and DeBlois member Michael Day gathers strength and sanity by walking daily in the forest, communing with whatever nature brings, learning the patterns, activities, and songs of the birds in every season of the year. Although his main project is to document the beauty of wildlife near where he lives in Illinois, recent travels have taken him to distant lands. In this exhibit, he celebrates creatures from around the world: Alaska, Antarctica, Argentina, Florida, Illinois, Japan, and Rhode Island. According to photographer Sylvia Hampton, “as a child, student, college grad, wife, mother and the person still inspired by the world around me, I have always had a camera, owned or borrowed. Early in my photo-life, I learned film and darkroom process. Much later, with time and training these became digital technique. More importantly, I had the curiosity and enthusiasm. I still find endless inspiration in the world around me, bringing shells, flowers, feathers and antique lumber together in my studio. As someone once said, I pay “quiet attention to the most seemingly ordinary and insignificant details.” I am drawn to the textures in nature, the patterns, and the many ways light plays a part; my style developed over time, and the light and the seasons were my ‘directors.’” Multimedia artist Vesna Longton tells us: “Beyond time, everything is One. The Big Bang broke existence into pieces and we became carriers of combinations of energies and matter. As a source of sacred knowledge, art helps me collect pieces of that big puzzle. My artistic universe connects with the philosophy of the world through shamanism and cosmogenism. When artists were healers and shamans, their creations had meaning and power. I believe in artosomatics – the power of art to create wholeness and healing. My sculptures have colors, density and transparency, and my paintings are often made of multiple layers of epoxy or plexiglass to create depth in layers of colors, or built from multiple canvases to simulate a puzzle effect. I use light as a symbol for the soul in my artworks, which are usually based on a symbol or metaphor and carry a coded message. Everything you see and hear in reality or imagination is related to you in the past, present and future. Therefore, if you are looking at my art, it is about you.” Caterine Milinaire&nbsp;is a journalist, photographer, and author. She was educated in Paris and in England. Milinaire is the daughter of Henri and Nicole Milinaire.&nbsp;Diana Vreeland, editor in chief at&nbsp;Vogue&nbsp;Magazine in the mid 1960’s,&nbsp;hired her to come to New York&nbsp;and edit youth fashion pages for the magazine. While an editor at that publication she worked with Irving Penn and took photography classes from Richard Avedon.&nbsp;Caterine went on to travel around the world several times taking photographs, writing articles for many other magazines.&nbsp;She is the author of 4 books of text, photos and drawings: Birth, Cheap Chic, Celebrations,&nbsp;and Liana the Wandering Vine.&nbsp;Currently Caterine continues to add photographs and drawings to her Festive Fiestas pictures project. Follow us on social media for specific dates, times, and artists featured in these events.&nbsp; Website: <a href="https://www.debloisgallery.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">debloisgallery.com</a>&nbsp; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debloisgallery/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">instagram.com/debloisgallery/</a>&nbsp; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/debloisgallery1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/debloisgallery1</a>&nbsp; The DeBlois Gallery is located at 134 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown and is open 1-5 PM Wednesday through Sunday. All welcome; ample, free parking! DeBlois Gallery is actively seeking artists who would like to show their work in 2027. Please see our website for details.

Local Event: Summer Colors

Summer Colors

Summer Colors At the DeBlois Gallery July 4-31, 2026 Opening Reception Saturday July 11, 5-7 PM Gallery Night Thursday July 9,...

The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet

Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! ($18.00/class, 1 hr) (Instagram: @theacademyatncb)

Local Event: Adult Beginner/Intermediate Ballet 

Adult Beginner/Intermediate Ballet 

Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise,...

Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! ($18.00/class, 1 hr 15 minutes) (Instagram: @theacademyatncb)

Local Event: Adult Intermediate Ballet 

Adult Intermediate Ballet 

Sonesta Select Newport Middletown

Online: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB</a>
Meeting ID: 289 923 862 761,&nbsp;Password: AJjcKg

Call in: 1-877-286-5733,&nbsp;Phone Conference ID: 158 357 761#You can meet with fellow citizens and representatives from the Navy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and you can help plan studies and cleanups of contaminated sites.
For general information regarding the NAVSTA Newport Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) or more details on this and other upcoming meetings, go to the Navy’s website <a href="https://bit.ly/3oeFnFa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3oeFnFa</a>. Click on the tabs Home Page, Site Descriptions, and Administrative Record, or the links within this Navy public website. By clicking on the Administrative Records, you can search public documents related to the investigation and cleanup at ERP sites.
EPA Website: <a href="https://epa.gov/superfund/netc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://epa.gov/superfund/netc</a>
If you have any questions, please call the Navy Co-Chair at 401-480-9583 or Citizen Co-Chair 404-259-3148.

Local Event: Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport...

Online: https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB
Meeting ID: 289 923 862 761, Password: AJjcKg

Call in: 1-877-286-5733, Phone Conference...

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! ($18.00/class, 1.5 hr) (Instagram: @theacademyatncb)

Local Event: Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet 

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet 

Local Event: Adult Beginner Ballet 

Adult Beginner Ballet 

July 27th – July 31st 9:30am-12:30pmDancers will take a daily ballet class and explore other dance subjects such as contemporary, character, dance history, backstage secrets, and improvisation. The week will culminate with an in-studio showcase on the final day, August 1st from 12-1:230. Families, friends, and cameras welcome!(Instagram: @theacademyatncb)&nbsp;

Local Event: Beginner Ballet/Ballet 1 Camp Ages 7-10

Beginner Ballet/Ballet 1 Camp Ages 7-10

July 27th – July 31st 9:30am-12:30pmDancers will take a daily ballet class and explore other dance subjects such as...

August 3rd-7th 9:30am-11:30am Especially designed for our youngest dancers, this camp is one of our favorites! Students are guided through a creative movement class, craft, and create their own dances based on our camp theme! Camp is broken into short class segments that provoke learning, creativity and imagination. The week finishes with a heartwarming in studio showcase on the final day (Friday, August 8 at 11:00 am) for friends and family.

Local Event: Creative Movement (Ages 3-5) 

Creative Movement (Ages 3-5) 

August 3rd-7th 9:30am-11:30am Especially designed for our youngest dancers, this camp is one of our favorites! Students are...

August 10th – 14th 9:30am-12pm Pre Ballet camp is all about fun! Dancers will take a daily pre-ballet class, learn character dance, song &amp; dance, choreography, and craft. Our camp centers around a themed story and encourages young dancers to explore and find their favorite ways to move and express themselves! The week will culminate with an in-studio showcase on the last day (Friday, August 15 at 11:30am). Families, friends, and cameras welcome!

Local Event: Pre-Ballet Camp (Ages 5-6)

Pre-Ballet Camp (Ages 5-6)

August 10th – 14th 9:30am-12pm Pre Ballet camp is all about fun! Dancers will take a daily pre-ballet class, learn character...

Kempenaar's Clambake Club

Good Food. Great Friends. Stronger Communities.
The Middletown Rotary Club invites the community to join us for our 32nd Annual Community Picnic &amp; Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club in Middletown.
Come enjoy a summer evening with friends, neighbors, and family featuring great food, raffles, lawn games, and community connection.
More than just a picnic, this annual fundraiser helps support Rotary projects that make a difference throughout our community and beyond — including youth and student partnerships, senior support, food assistance programs, literacy initiatives, disaster relief, and other community service initiatives.
Tickets are available by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting middletownrirotary.org.

Local Event: 32nd Annual Community Picnic at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club

32nd Annual Community Picnic at Kempenaar’s...

Good Food. Great Friends. Stronger Communities.
The Middletown Rotary Club invites the community to join us for our 32nd Annual...

32nd Annual Community Picnic at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club

Local Event: 32nd Annual Community Picnic at Kempenaar's

32nd Annual Community Picnic at Kempenaar's

August 18th, 19th, &amp; 20th all from 4:00-5:30pmCome learn Graham Technique from a current member of the Martha Graham Dance Company!

Local Event: Graham Technique (Ages 12+

Graham Technique (Ages 12+

August 18th, 19th, & 20th all from 4:00-5:30pmCome learn Graham Technique from a current member of the Martha Graham Dance...

August 24 – August 28Young Children’s Camp 4:00pm – 5:30pmOlder Children’s Camp 4:00pm – 5:30pmLet’s get ready to audition! This one week camp is designed to help get students back into dancing shape! Dancers can enjoy an abbreviated ballet class followed by learning choreography from Newport Contemporary Ballet’s A Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. On the last day of camp, students will participate in a mock audition designed to help ease nerves and become familiar with the audition process. Auditions for the Nutcracker are in September. Participation in camp is not required to audition and attendance doesn’t require you to participate in our Nutcracker.

Local Event: Nutcracker Camp

Nutcracker Camp

August 24 – August 28Young Children’s Camp 4:00pm – 5:30pmOlder Children’s Camp 4:00pm – 5:30pmLet’s get ready to audition!...

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Star studded lineup of comedians coming to Newport!

Newport Comedy Series

The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. For show tickets to the 2026 series at the Newport Elks Lodge, visit southcoastcomedy.com. For discounted season ticket info or Group ticket purchases of 12 or more please contact Joe Rocco, rocjoprod@gmail.com or 401.556.5779.

The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island,...

Rocco's Little Italy

Looking for kitchen help and Pizza cook. Willing to train the right candidate.

Looking for kitchen help and Pizza cook. Willing to train the right candidate. 

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Wednesday, July 15

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

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6:30 PM

Sonesta Select Newport Middletown, 9 Commerce Dr, Middletown, RI

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Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Newport Comedy Series

Rocco's Little Italy