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Get Out: 5 Things To Do in Newport This Weekend
A roundup of the best events in town to keep your family entertained this weekend.
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Where/When: Casino Theatre on Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Don’t miss the opportunity to see this PG-13 rated acclaimed documentary about a Brazilian race car driver as well as the chance to win one of two Skip Barber Racing School “Introduction to Racing” classes valued at $800 which will be raffled. Those who want to get there early can attend the wine reception which begins at 6 p.m.
Pricing: $12 for the movie; $20 for the wine reception and movie
Where/When: on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: There’s something for everyone at this arts festival where you can shop a wide variety of art from local and national artists alike, enjoy music and children’s activities, and indulge in everything from local seafood to sweet treats all to benefit Looking Upwards.
Pricing: $8
Where/When: Recommended viewing from , , and Fort Wetherill on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
Why Go: The Newport Bucket Regatta will stage a traffic stopping (literally, the Coast Guard is shutting down all traffic in the Bay) air show featuring six rare World War II era planes from the Texas Flying Legends for the public to enjoy.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: on Sunday, August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Don your favorite summer hat and garden attire for this benefit featuring refreshments and the sounds of the Mike Walsh Trio with all proceeds going to the restoration and improvement of the Redwood Library grounds.
Pricing: $50; Registration required
Where/When: on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: This class kicks off the Garden Workshop Series and will feature Rachel Holbert and Erika Gibb who will lead the group in making fresh salsas, relishes and more using fresh ingredients from the NBS gardens.
Pricing: $10/members; $12/non-members
