Name: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Alex Shillo & Badlands 5/16/26 7:00PM
Start: 2026-05-16T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Courthouse Center for the Arts

Courthouse Center for the Arts

Shift into gear and tear down Thunder Road as Alex Shillo and his band Badlands bring the thunder and the blue-collar soul of New Jersey straight to the stage. They’re Born to Run and ready to ignite every Hungry Heart in the room. Don't settle for a Brilliant Disguise, if you've been Dancing in the Dark waiting for the real deal, your search ends here. Badlands proves that Glory Days aren't just a memory while they tear down the highway toward one destination: the Promised Land. Tickets are moving fast, so grab yours now before the Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out begins!
All ages. No outside food &amp; drink. Full bar &amp; plentiful free parking onsite. Come see why the Courthouse has won #1 Live Music Venue three years running across 2023, 2024, and 2025!
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Art lovers in Wakefield can enjoy a hands-on creative experience at Rebekah Cook Art on Friday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
The Stoneware Surf &amp; Sand Pottery Painting Workshop invites participants to explore a beach-inspired glazing technique that captures the look of water meeting sand. The session is open to all experience levels, with guidance provided throughout.
The $20 workshop fee includes instruction and light refreshments. Attendees will select and purchase their stoneware piece separately during the event. Finished pottery is functional and safe for use in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own beverages.
This event offers a relaxed and social setting to create a personalized piece of art while enjoying a summer-inspired theme.
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Casting for NK Rec Dept. production of Seussical Jr, produced in partnership with Rhode Island Youth Theatre, for students ages 7-15,&nbsp; Register by May 8th through NK Rec Dept or get the link at www.RIYT.org

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The sale features a variety of perennials that have been lovingly cultivated in members’ gardens, in addition to colorful locally sourced geraniums. Beautiful outdoor art pressed flower notecards and bookmarks will be available as well as teacups filled with flowers and outdoor decorative cement leaves designed for a variety of uses in the garden. All are fabulous Mother’s Day items, or grab one for yourself, while they last!!!In addition, there will be Planting Demonstrations at 10:30 and a Raffe.&nbsp;Experienced Garden Club members will help gardeners make selections for their yards. Come join the fun, people come to our sale year after year to buy our quality plants, telling us that our plants thrive and come back every year. Please note cash and checks are only accepted as payment. Proceeds from the plant sale will help us supports youth gardens and nature programs as well as South County charities and programs.

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​Don’t miss the chance to bid in our Silent Art Auction, featuring unique pieces that make perfect Mother’s Day gifts! Plus, explore our selection of beautiful plants for sale—ideal for brightening your home or surprising Mom with something special.

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Kingston English Country DanceSliding scale, $10 - $15English Country Dance is danced to live music, all dances are taught and called. Come early for a little added instruction. You don't need to bring a partner, partners change throughout the program. There is no fancy footwork needed and the steps are extremely easy: it’s essentially walking through space in patterns or “figures.”&nbsp;The dances most frequently involve long lines of couples—a “couple” being any two people dancing together as partners—interacting with other couples on the dance floor.
 Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Song Remains The Same and although Houses of the Holy are Over The Hills and Far Away, you can see them like they are right here, live near&nbsp;The Ocean! There is no&nbsp;Communication Breakdown when we tell you this is the absolute best Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Experience you will ever have. &nbsp;This band sells out every show here and many more. Grab you tickets now&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ramble On&nbsp;down to the Courthouse for dancing and singing along with the greatest tribute to Led Zeppelin as the lead singer even moves and gives a&nbsp;Whole Lotta Love&nbsp;to the likings of Robert Plant.
With over 30 years of combined live performance expertise, they craft a show that’s a true&nbsp;Stairway to Heaven&nbsp;of musical mastery. Every chord reverberates with the force of&nbsp;When the Levee Breaks, while their passionate riffs delivers the most authentic live Zeppelin experience possible. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or new to the legend, prepare for an immersive rock experience that channels every nuance of the original.All ages. No outside food &amp; drink. Full bar and plentiful free parking onsite. Come see why the Courthouse has won #1 Live Music Venue three years running across 2023, 2024, and 2025!

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South County, RI, April 24th, 2026 - Dennis McGuire AAMS, ADPA, RICP, Managing Partner of McGuire Wealth Management in Wakefield, RI has been recognized as a 2026 Rhode Island Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes.*&nbsp; 
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Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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