Name: Artists’ Open Studios
Start: 2026-08-08T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Jamestown Arts Center

Jamestown Arts Center

Two day island-wide Artists’ Open Studios Tour 
Free

<h4>Participating Artists + Studios:</h4>
Hilary Archer
Jillian Barber
Shirley Bell
Ellen Bulger
David &amp; Jennifer Clancy
Diane Damle
Peter Diepenbrock
Dave Drown
Peter Elsworth
Peter Flood
Katherine Fu
Fuller Gallery
Diane Harrison
Lyric Marie Johnson
Jane Kameski
Deb Lichtenstein
Kat Levioe
Sue Mailloux
Rick Meli
Petra Napolitano
Becky Olien
Sarah Oesting
Out of the Box Studio &amp; Gallery
Tory Reiff
Julie Sanford
Sandy Sorlien
Didi Suydam
Christopher T. Terry
Alexi Sarah Widoff
Ernie Wulff

Local Event: Artists’ Open Studios

Washington County

Providence Metropolitan Area

North Kingstown

Rhode Island

Artists’ Open Studios

Two day island-wide Artists’ Open Studios Tour 
Free

Participating Artists + Studios:
Hilary Archer
Jillian Barber
Shirley...

“Vermeer, Vermeer Forgeries, and the ‘Van Meegeren Affair’”
 
RSVP encouraged | Pay-what-you-can Join Jamestown Arts Center for a JAC Talk with Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., one of the foremost scholars of Dutch and Flemish painting. Wheelock is the former Curator of Northern Baroque Painting at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where he served for more than four decades, and Professor Emeritus of Art History at the University of Maryland. A specialist in Vermeer and seventeenth-century Dutch art, he has organized major international exhibitions, including the landmark 1995 Johannes Vermeer exhibition at the National Gallery, and has published widely on Vermeer, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and other masters of the period.Wheelock will discuss the infamous “Van Meegeren Affair,” the 1947 trial in which Dutch forger Han van Meegeren argued that he had not sold priceless Vermeer paintings to the Nazis, but had instead deceived them into purchasing his own forgeries. The case stunned the Dutch public and the art-historical establishment, especially after it was revealed that The Supper at Emmaus—long celebrated by Dutch scholars as one of Vermeer’s greatest works—had in fact been painted by Van Meegeren.
This talk traces how the scandal reshaped scholarly understandings of Vermeer’s oeuvre, prompting art historians to reconsider works that had previously been attributed to the artist. Wheelock will focus in particular on Young Woman Seated at a Virginal in The Leiden Collection, exploring the painting’s complex attribution history, its place within debates around Vermeer, and its recent conservation treatment.

Local Event: JAC Talk: Dr. Arthur Wheelock

JAC Talk: Dr. Arthur Wheelock

“Vermeer, Vermeer Forgeries, and the ‘Van Meegeren Affair’”
 
RSVP encouraged | Pay-what-you-can Join Jamestown Arts Center for...

North Kingstown Free Library

Performance will feature patriotic and classical music, show tunes, marches and more, led by Music Director Charles Johnson. Admission is free. This concert was previously announced to take place inside the library, but that has been changed to outdoors. Audience members are therefore encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

Local Event: Lafayette Band Season Finale Concert

Lafayette Band Season Finale Concert

Performance will feature patriotic and classical music, show tunes, marches and more, led by Music Director Charles Johnson....

The Joyce Restaurant & Pub

Come join us for a night of comedy upstairs at the Joyce. This is adults only so at least 17 years old to attend.&nbsp; Great headliner Mark McGwin with amazing opening comics, Local Jacy Northup -Johnny Rotten, Julie Wesner, Johnny Joyce and Chris Frachette.&nbsp; Always funny always Fresh

Local Event: Poppy's Jokin Off Comedy Show

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Poppy's Jokin Off Comedy Show

Come join us for a night of comedy upstairs at the Joyce. This is adults only so at least 17 years old to attend.  Great...

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum

Join Beth Berry for a theatrical descent into a true story of guilt, greed, madness, and blood from the summer of 1891. This immersive performance explores a historical confrontation involving a drunken handyman and a volatile businessman. Tickets are available for $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Local Event: Blood At The Birthplace

Blood At The Birthplace

Join Beth Berry for a theatrical descent into a true story of guilt, greed, madness, and blood from the summer of 1891. This...

Washington County Fair

The RI Dahlia Society will have a display of lovely blooms in the Agriculture Building.

Local Event: RI Dahlia Society Show

RI Dahlia Society Show

The RI Dahlia Society will have a display of lovely blooms in the Agriculture Building. 

North Kingstown Town Beach

West Bay Community Theater will present one of the original "jukebox musicals", MAMMA MIA! - IN CONCERT, Saturday, August 15, 2026 (rain date August 16th) at the North Kingstown Town Beach Bandshell. WBCT's unique, hybrid "In-Concert" format lends itself particularly well to this show, putting the music of ABBA to the forefront while still delivering a theatrical experience not to be missed. 
Last year's CHICAGO-IN CONCERT
broke all WBCT attendance records and MAMMA MIA! looks to do even better, if advance ticket sales are any indication. WBCT&nbsp;President Terry Shea directs, working with the returning Alex Tirrell (Music Director) and Marley Shaw (Choreographer) to produce a sure-fire summer hit. With food trucks (Hometown Poke, Palagis Ice Cream, and Pam's Grill On the Go), an August night on the water, and a night of musical theater, it's the perfect occasion to arrive early, claim your spot on the lawn and take in one of the must-see events of the season. 
The cast includes Patty Mott (who many will remember as Mama Morton in last year's Chicago), Amanda Birkitt, Ron Martin, Gabriella Rose, Luca Ialongo, Morgan Van Thuyne, Joey Del Santo, Ivis Tostes, Olivia Dufresne, Nathaniel Jarret, Jackson Singleton, Michael Gorman, Harper Hennings, Cienna McNamara, Maggie Peterson, Kristen Allen, Rylie Appolonia, James Boughman, Alexa Laurent, Laura Perez, and Jack Barriere. 
Mamma Mia!-In Concert will be another patented WBCT hybrid musical event with a blend of "In Concert"-style staging and traditional musical theater, all accentuated by large video screens featuring live closeups and selected imagery and song titles. No seat is a bad seat for a WBCT summer show! 
Tickets are on sale now at the WBCT box office. Tickets are $22 General Admission and $17 for Senior/Student/Active military (proof of status may be asked at the box office tent day of show). While tickets will be available to buy in person at the event, we highly suggest booking in advance to guarantee your spot. Visit <a href="https://wbctheater.org/box-office%20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://wbctheater.org/box-office</a>
to purchase.
About the show: 
Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON &amp; BJÖRN ULVAEUS, and some songs with STIG ANDERSON
Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER
MAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East, and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.
Additional Material &amp; Arrangements by MARTIN KOCH
Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc.
Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Director: Terry Shea
Music Director: Alex Tirrell
Choreographer: Marley Shaw
Costuming and Properties: Margee Wolf
Production Design: Zach Searle/Terry Shea
Lighting consultants: APAD

Synopsis:
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs, and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia!
a guaranteed smash hit. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you will never forget!

WHAT:
WBCT Presents MAMMA MIA!-IN CONCERT
WHEN:
Saturday, August 15th at 7:30pm (Rain Date - Sunday, August 16th)
WHERE:
NK Town Beach Bandshell, 10 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852
TICKETS:
$22/$17 <a href="https://wbctheater.org/box-office" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wbctheater.org/box-office</a>

Local Event: WBCT Presents "MAMMA MIA! - IN CONCERT"

WBCT Presents "MAMMA MIA! - IN CONCERT"

West Bay Community Theater will present one of the original "jukebox musicals", MAMMA MIA! - IN CONCERT, Saturday, August 15,...

The RI Dahlia Society will have a display of beautiful blooms in the Agriculture Building

The RI Dahlia Society will have a display of beautiful blooms in the Agriculture Building 

Kent County

East Greenwich

Newport County

Jamestown

Exeter

West Warwick

Portsmouth

Newport

Warwick

Middletown

Richmond

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,...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

North Kingstown|Local Event

Artists’ Open Studios

Event Details

Participating Artists + Studios:

More Upcoming Events

JAC Talk: Dr. Arthur Wheelock

AUG

5

6:00 PM

Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown, RI

Lafayette Band Season Finale Concert

AUG

5

6:30 PM

North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St, North Kingstown, RI

Poppy's Jokin Off Comedy Show

AUG

5

7:30 PM

The Joyce Restaurant & Pub, 195 Main St, South Kingstown, RI

Blood At The Birthplace

AUG

12

5:00 PM

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum, 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown, RI

RI Dahlia Society Show

AUG

15

9:00 AM

Washington County Fair, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond, RI

WBCT Presents "MAMMA MIA! - IN CONCERT"

AUG

15

7:30 PM

North Kingstown Town Beach, 10 Beach St, North Kingstown, RI

RI Dahlia Society Show

AUG

16

9:00 AM

Washington County Fair, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond, RI

Poppy's Jokin Off Comedy Show

Newport Comedy Series