Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Rock, Walk, Read and Get Your Irish On
A round-up of happenings in and around Middletown this weekend.
How about a good dose of Irish fun, rock show, book fair, career fair, and guided bird hike this weekend? Three events are free, two are just $5, and one rockin' good time for only $15 benefits the Women & Infants Hospital Breast Health Center.
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Where/When:Â Â Ice Rink on Saturday, March 5 at 4 p.m.
Why Go: Clap and applaud for local "Learn to Skate" students as they show off their new moves.
Pricing: $5
Where/When: Firehouse Theater on Friday and Saturday, March 4-5 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: The Bit Players Comedy Improv Troupe will perform with an emphasis on Blarney and leprechauns.
Pricing: $15; $5 off when you mention Irish Heritage Month.
Where/When: One Pelham East in Newport on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Five bands will perform for an event organized by Portsmouth High School senior Sydney Manning as her senior project to benefit the Women & Infants Hospital Breast Health Center in Middletown.
Pricing: $15; All ages welcome
Where/When:Â Â on Saturday, March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Used books for $1 with all proceeds going to community children’s centers, senior centers and schools. Refreshments and door prizes will also be offered.Pricing: Free
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Where/When: IYRS on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about skills needed to work in the marine industry as well as career opportunities and green jobs in the field. Take advantage of the opportunity to talk to prospective employers.
Pricing:Â FreeÂ
Where/When: Hibernian Hall on Saturday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Enter your own recipe into the Irish Bread Competition, sample Irish pub grub, and enjoy Irish music and step-dancers.
Pricing: $5; Cash bar; Advanced reservations recommended.
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Where/When:Â Â on Sunday, March 6 at 8 a.m.
Why Go: Join Jay Manning for a guided bird walk through the bird sanctuary’s trails. Bring your own binoculars.
Pricing: Free
