Events

Final talk of Touro Series explores Synagogue’s decorative objects in a RISD retrospective

Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the fourth and final program of its Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series, to be presented virtually, via Zoom, on Thursday, March 30 at noon. This will be a special collaborative presentation hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’s “Local Collections in Conversation” series. The presentation will feature the […]

Newport, Resort City of Fashion, 1870-1920: A Newport Historical Society Lecture

Newport Historical Society 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI

The talk featuring Rebecca Kelly will highlight Newport, Rhode Island as a resort fashion capital that propelled New York’s sportswear industry. During the Gilded Age vibrant “Gibsonesque”, women wearing simple shirtwaists and walking skirts for golf, tennis, or out driving in Newport became the idealized version of the sporty American woman.

$15 – $20

Lecture at the Breakers: The Gilded Age, Past and Present

the Breakers 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI

Are we living in a second Gilded Age? The transformative years of the late 19th and early 20th centuries left a lasting legacy for our world today. Speaker: Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane

$10 – $20

Free Sensory-Friendly Reptile Show

Bierman's East Bay Center 91 Main Street, Suite 115, Warren, RI

Unleash your inner adventurer and discover the mysteries of the scaly realm with Bierman Autism Centers – East Bay. Join us for an unforgettable day of reptile exploration at our unique exhibit featuring the one-and-only Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure! Get hands-on with lizards, turtles, and snakes as you delve deep into their captivating world. And […]

Doctoring Words Lecture

Mount Hope Farm 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI

Join us in the Barn for cocktails and a lively and educational conversation about turning your life into a story with renowned doctors and writers, Dr. Michael Fine and Mount Hope Farm Board Member Dr. Ed Iannuccilli.

Earth Week Extravaganza with Bill Harley

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI

An Earth Week Extravaganza for an afternoon of celebration, storytelling, and science! Bring your family, friends, and a comfy spot to sit, for a special performance on the green with two-time Grammy winning storyteller and musician, Bill Harley

$10 – $25

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