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The historic town of Fairhaven is proud of its history and its patriotic flair. They bring out both in May,

especially over the Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month.

On that weekend, May 28 and 29, The Fairhaven Village Militia presents its annual Revolutionary War Encampment. Co-sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, the two-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues through 3pm Sunday. The event is also free of charge.

You can chat with period-costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Try tomahawk throwing or children’s games. Also see activities such as spinning, tinsmithing, fire starting, demonstrations

Theatre By The Sea kicks off the 2016 Summer Season on June

1 with Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at its historic theatre in South Kingstown, RI. “I am very excited to be putting together another full

season that will feature something for everyone! There is the nostalgia of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (June 1-19) , the great laughs at Sister Act

(Aug. 17-Sept 4), a magical produc-tion of The Wizard of Oz (July 20-Aug. 13), and a true musical classic, West Side Story (June 22-July 16),” said theatre owner and producer Bill Hanney. “Not only will audiences be thrilled by the great shows, they will be happy to learn that we have in-stalled a new climate control system to help cool the theatre down on the nights when the sea breezes are not enough to do the job on their own.”

Tickets go on sale for the 2016 season on May 1, by contacting the box office at (401) 782-8587 or online at theatrebythesea.com

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure

that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is per-fect, and the decorations, assuming they arrive, will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose.

Enjoy this light-hearted comedy at Newport Playhouse, Newport’s only dinner theatre, with a great buffet and a fun-filled cabaret fol-lowing the show.

One Slight Hitch runs through May 15. For tickets, time and show call 401-848-7529 or online at new-portplayhouse.com

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Spring is in the air! Now is the perfect time to get outside and

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Located in the heart of downtown Newport, the Midtown Oyster Bar blends local tradition with a thoroughly modern atmosphere. Now in its third year of operation, Midtown Oyster Bar fits a modern menu to its architectural homage to historic Newport and the nautical lifestyle of the city. It has be-

come a local favorite and a destination for savvy visitors, especially those who love vintage Newport seafood. Owners Larry Phillips and Patrick Kilroy created a whole new building on the site at 345 Thames St.,

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1) Every Weekday in May Bird Walks with Audubon

Spring migration is in full swing in May and birds of all colors and sizes will pass through Rhode Island on their annual migration north. Spring migration is one of the best times to bird in Rhode Island, so head out with the experts of the Audubon Society.

See www.asri.org for times and locations

2) Sky Gazing with Robert Horton and Scott MacNeillSaturday, May 14, 2016 from 8pm-10pm. Robert Horton and Scott MacNeill from Brown Uni-versity will bring their high pow-Birds walks are being led throughout the state

in May. Yellow Warbler courtesy of Audubon.

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Fort Adams State Park has become an active historical site hosting numerous special events and offering guided and self-guided tours.

The fort, which faces the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, was built between 1824 and 1857 as protection against sea invasion. It remained in use as a fortification until the 1950s and had been mostly neglected since then until the Fort Adams Trust was created in 1994.

The fort covers about 80 acres and has a six-acre parade ground. When it was built it was considered the greatest engineering feat of its kind, and it has gone down in history as one of the best-built and most impregnable military fortifications in the country.

During guided tours, visitors to the historic fort are able to walk the grounds and the interior of certain portions of the fort that have been restored.

After you ascend the fort walls and explore both the sea and land defenses, the tour includes a visit to the underground listening tunnels. The highlight for many visitors, these listening tunnels stretch underneath the walls of Fort Adams for over half a mile. Guided and self-guided tours are available daily

With knowledgeable guides to lead the way, the tours provide information about the fort’s construction and its role as a military fortification into the 1950s.

For more information about events, tours and admission prices, visit www.fortadams.org.

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The Pawtucket Red Sox have gotten off to a good start again this season, and

little wonder since they have a roster filled with top prospects of the Boston Red Sox including pitchers Brian Johnson, Henry Owens, and Keith Couch. Joining these upcoming stars include first baseman Sam Travis, and catcher Christian Vasquez.

The AAA Pawsox, who play their games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI, just north of Providence, are one year removed from their championship 2014 season.

In May they have over a dozen games scheduled at McCoy, which is one of the region’s best family bargains and a promise of great family fun. Home games are May 5-8, May 13-18 and May 24-29.

With affordable prices and seats close to

the action, you get a chance to see future Major League stars and a number of players including veteran shortstop Deven Marrero. Marrero is only 25, so it’s hard to think of him as a “veteran,” but this will be his third season with Pawtucket. Former Cardinals standout Allen Craig, while hampered with injuries since being acquired by Boston, is an veteran who could provide valuable experience to the PawSox.

The PawSox were in the news during the off season as the team considered a move to a new stadium in Providence. But after much deliberation the team is now committed to McCoy Stadium and the city of Pawtucket.

The PawSox established a Hall of Fame during the offseason. The first inductees are outfielder Jim Rice and third baseman Wade Boggs in the player category, and late owner Ben Mondor in the non-player category. Mondor has long been credited with saving Triple-A baseball in Pawtucket

Many Boston Red Sox stars have played in Pawtucket over the years including cur-rent players like Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts. From time to time during the season fans also have a chance to see play-ers from the Major League team playing at Pawtucket as part of rehab from an injury.

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Give Mom the gift that she’ll always remember...a fun, family-friendly boat tour of our picturesque Providence waterways with the Providence River Boat Co. Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Treat Mom to an array of sweet and savory delights, a signature cocktail, and freshly brewed loose leaf teas from around the World. Sunday, May 8; 12:30pm and 4pm. Lippitt House Museum, 199 Hope Street, Providence.

Mothers Day Flower Show for Inspir-ing Mothers. May 6, 7, & 8th. Flowers will be displayed on our dining tables. Bristol Garden Club and Dewolf Tavern, 259 Thames Street, Bristol, May 6-7, noon to 10pm.

Anything Goes at Ocean State Theatre CompanyOcean State Theatre Company,

1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, celebrates its fourth season with the stylish, spirited and fast-paced musical comedy, Anything Goes through May 22.

The Tony® Award-winning Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes, tells the age-old tale of boy meets girl and the complications which ensue. The story unfolds aboard the SS America, sailing from New York to England, carrying an unusual group of passengers. The cast includes a gangster, his “moll,” a wealthy debutante, her mother, her fiancé, a nightclub singing evangelist, a wealthy New York businessman, his stowaway assistant, sexy showgirls, and plenty of sailors.

The amusing play is wrapped around a magical score including “It’s De-Lovely,” “Friendship,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “All Through The Night,” “Anything Goes,” “You’re The Top,” and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.”

A post-show Piano Bar Series, hosted by Robert Miller, Jr., takes place in the the-atre’s lobby on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Tickets are available online at OceanSta-teTheatre.org or calling (401) 921-6800.

The Preservation Society of Newport County will now allow visitors to The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House to use their “smart phones” to take interior photographs of the houses.

The Providence Athenaeum Opens Doors to EnlightenmentThe Providence Athenaeum opens its door

this May to a dynamic Salon Series. On May 6, from 5pm to 7pm. Athenaeum Execu-tive Director/writer Matt Burriescic leads a conversation about ideas and education in “Philosophers and Education.” On May 17, the Athenaeum and Rhode Island Public Radio co-host “Policy & Pinot: RIPR’s Political Roundtable,” timely conversations on vital issues facing Rhode Island.

The Salons are free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. As with all programs, the Providence Athenaeum intro-duces visitors to creative people and projects in Providence.

The Athenaeum, incorporated in 1836, houses diverse collections of art and lit-erature. Some notable acquisitions include the Description de l’Egypte, an enormous 23-volume set depicting Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt in the late eighteenth century, and The Hours, an ivory miniature painted by Newport-born Edward Greene Malbone in 1801, both of which can be seen in the Art and Special Collection sections.

Recognized as one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Libraries” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine the Athenaeum shares space on the list with libraries from the Stockholm Public Library in Sweden, the Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Los Angeles to the State Library of South Australia and Library of Alexandria in Egypt.

A small, but beautiful Greek Revival building “boast noteworthy exteriors – think soaring architecture, amazing art and bountiful gardens,” wrote Condé Nast.“There’s a heavy focus on Rhode Island history and authors who hail from the Ocean State, including Providence native H.P. Lovecraft – you’ll find a new bust of the famed horror author on display,” Condé Nast added.

The Providence Athenaeum is located at 251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903. For hours and schedule of events go to providenceathenaeum.org or call 401-421-6970.

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of 18th century dentistry and more. At sundown on Saturday see a demonstration “night firing” of the fort’s five cannons.

On Memorial Day the town puts on its annual Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:30am. Units will march from Center and Main streets north to Riverside Cemetery. There will be a pause at Fairhaven High School for the raising of the “Big Flag” with the National Anthem performed by Fairhaven High School music students. At Riverside Cemetery there will be a cer-emony at the Civil War monument followed by a cannon salute.

The Office of Tourism begins its historical walking tours on May 22 with a tour of the beautiful Riverside Cemetery at 2pm. Lo-cated at 274 Main St., Riverside Cemetery was created in 1850 by Warren Delano II, the grandfather of President Franklin

Delano Roosevelt. It is considered one of the most beautiful rural-style cemeteries in Massachusetts. The tour visits the f inal resting places of some of the town’s most prominent people. You’ll also see examples of early tombstone art as you walk along beautifully landscaped paths.

Guided architecural tours of Fairhaven Village take place Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. from June through September. Tours of the Fort Phoenix site on the water-front begin in June and continue every Fri-day at 10am through September. Fairhaven also hosts its annual Homecoming Day Fair in late June.

For more information about these and other Fairhaven events, call 508-979-4085 or email FairhavenTours@aol.com. You can also see a calendar of events at the Office of Tourism website: www.fairhaventours.com.

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Coastal Biking Adventures specializes in small, distinctive, luxury bicycle tours, which highlight the beautiful coastal areas of southern New England.

They offer three and six-day trips including deluxe inns, gourmet meals, Trek bicycles, wine tasting, private lighthouse tours, and nature hiking.

The tours unfold over three states offering a unique opportunity to discover the coastal islands of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Long Island, New York. Visit historic villages, seaside communities, and harbor towns capturing a glance of America’s colonial past.

Owners John Freidah and Betsy Angeletti are adventure cycling enthusiasts and pho-tojournalists, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Time, and Newsweek, among other national publications. An added bonus of the tours is helping cyclists docu-ment their adventure in pictures.

Coastal Biking Adventures is committed to responsible eco-travel. They promote low-carbon, eco-friendly biking vacations, which respect the natural habitat, wildlife, and local communities. Every effort is made to use recycled materials, to recycle waste from our tours and work with businesses that share in their philosophy to preserve the natural beauty of our coastal environment for the next generation of cyclists to enjoy.

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Experience shopping and dining that is, well, just delish. Call 1.888.226.7711 or visit mohegansun.com.

Shops: bareMinerals; bluwire; Brewster’s Trading Post; Brighton Collectibles; Brookstone; Chico’s; Clay Pipe; Coach; Dylan’s Candy Bar; The Essentials; Everything Under The Sun; Galina’s; Godiva Chocolatier; Landau; Lush; Lux Bond & Green; Momentum Trading Post; The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store; Pasta Vita; Robert Graham; Sephora; Spin Street; Sunglasses USA; Swarovski; Tommy Bahama; Trading Cove; Trailblazer; Yankee Candle

Restaurants: Ballo Italian Restaurant; Ben & Jerry’s; Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain; Bobby’s Burger Palace; Bow & Arrow Sports Bar; Carlo’s Bakery; Chief’s Deli; COMIX Comedy Club & Craft Beer Bar; Dunkin’ Donuts; Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana; Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs; Geno’s Fast Break; Geno’s Pub; Hash House A Go Go; Imus Ranch Coffee; Jasper White’s Summer Shack; Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express; Jersey Mike’s; Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville; Johnny Rockets; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House; Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe; Michael Jordan’s Steak House; The Original SoupMan; Pasta Vita; Seasons Buffet; SolToro Tequila Grill; Starbucks Coffee; Sticks & Stones; Sunrise Square Food Court; Todd English’s Tuscany; Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break

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Rhode Island is home to more than 45 oyster farms and each farm has its own distinct flavor. At the Newport Oyster Festival, May 21-22, from 11am-2pm on Bowen’s Wharf,

Newport, RI, you’ll savor oysters from 14 of these farms all in one festive atmosphere! “We feel strongly about supporting local business, bringing growers together with res-tauranteurs, oenophiles, and fostering ocean based industries, which is why our growers on site will be there to show you their shucking skills and give you the inside story on aquaculture,” said Dave Roebuck of Salt Pond Oysters and one of the coordinators of the Festival.

Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants on site under festival tents, including Fluke Wine, Bar & Restaurant, Matunuck Oyster Bar, 22 Bowen's, Diego's and The Wharf Pub.

Live entertainment will also be on hand to enhance the atmosphere. Saturday features: Panoramic View Caribbean Energy; Abbey Rhode Best of the Beatles; and Chelley, Bill & Dyl Cool Jazz, Soulful R&B, with a Touch of Country! Sunday offers up Atwater-Donnelly Duo, Traditional American Folk; The Copacetics Reggae & Ska; and Big Cat Blues Band, West Coast and Chicago Blues, Soulful, Powerful, Solid Rhythm.

Tickets are available for two time slots each day, 11am-2pm and 2pm-5pm. Advance Tickets are $27 and include four fresh oysters and a beverage. Tickets are available at the door and may not include free oysters or beverage. Admission is based on available space under the tents. Children 12 and under are free.

For advance tickets and more information go online at bowenswharf.com or call 401-849-2243.

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28th Annual Scrimshaw Weekend at the New

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Attend the world’s only forum devoted to the indigenous shipboard art of whalers dur-ing the “Age of Sail.” Join enthusiasts from across the country and abroad who enjoy

this distinctive and beautiful art form at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on May 13 through 15.

A full schedule is planned over the three days including the 7th Annual Nautical An-tiques Show, from noon to 5pm on Friday, May 3. Browse high quality marine antiques from respected New England dealers: scrimshaw, nautical instruments and tools, whaling logbooks, ship models, photos, paintings, prints, and more.

On Saturday, May 14 special presentations will offer new insights into the work of the naval engagement artists and interesting and instructive scrimshaw images. Ad-ditionally there will be programs on Scrimshaw in the London South Sea Whale Fishery, 1817-1860; Secrets of Loango Scrimshaw: The Roman Empire and Southwest Africa; and The Accidental Bard: Whalemen’s Naïve and Sentimental Keepsakes.

On Sunday the Whaling Museum’s entire scrimshaw collection will be available for ex-clusive viewing of seldom-seen treasures gathered by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society since 1903 and the Kendall Collection since 1899. Price of the Seldom-Seen Scrimshaw is not included in Scrimshaw Weekend admission and open only to registrants and their spouse or guest. The cost is $75 per person and includes lunch. Reservations are available by calling the museum or by email at frontdesk@whalingmuseum.org

For more information on the entire event, admission and hours go to whalingmuseum.org or call 508-997-0046.

Savor oysters from 14 or the regions 24 oyster farms at the Newport Oyster Festival.

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The third oldest working lighthouse in the United States, Beavertail Lighthouse at the southern tip of Jamestown in Narragansett Bay offers a living history lesson to anyone

who visits. But it’s actually more than just a lighthouse and museum. With beautiful grounds facing the bay and great fishing opportunities nearby, Beavertail is a lovely day trip that could encompass history, panoramic scenic beauty, picnicking, and more.

The most visited landmark in Jamestown, Beavertail Lighthouse has a history that dates to 1749 when the first version was built. It had to be reconstructed just four years later when the wooden structure was destroyed by fire. It later met ruin when the British occupied and destroyed it in 1779, but this sturdy light has made several comebacks, including a 1783 reconstruction.

The current structure dates to 1856, and it has been on the forefront of changes in lighthouses ever since, employing one of the first fog warning devices a year later. In 1898, a keeper’s house was added, and in 1931 the lighthouse was fitted with its first electric beacon. Forty years later, the light was automated, making the keeper’s job obsolete.

Restoration of the lighthouse and attendant buildings began in 1983, and the Bea-vertail Lighthouse Museum opened in 1989. Today it includes narrative history of the lighthouse, artifacts, a gift shop and more. Visitors can climb to the top of the light-house tower for a $5 fee, but there are some restrictions: you must be at least 4 feet tall; children and pets cannot be carried; you cannot wear flip flops and must have both hands free for the climb. That doesn’t seem like much to ask.

Beavertail Lighthouse Museum is open weekends from Memorial Day to June 12 from noon to 3. It opens seven days a week 10:30 to 4:30 beginning June 13. For information about group tours or special events, call 401-423-3270. Visit the museum’s website at beavertaillight.org.

For a fun history lesson and panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, visit Beavertail Lighthouse.

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For years Spring revelers have journeyed to Bristol, RI to enjoy over 50,000 daffodils breaking ground and blanketing the 33-acre seaside estate that is Blithewold Mansion.

The daffodils will be blooming again this year, but under the widened scope of Blithewold's "Gateway to Spring" event ... emphasizing not just the daffodils but the hundreds of beauti-ful specimens that bloom before, at the same time as, and after them.

"The Gateway to Spring" denotes the arrival of several fun-filled, signature events for the whole family. The first of these is Afternoon Tea in the Dining Room, where guests are invited to bring their families and friends to enjoy a relaxing, luxurious afternoon tea in turn-of-the-century style. Along freshly baked scones, guests can also enjoy finger sandwiches, quiche, smoked salmon pate, and various petite sweets. Seatings are by reservation only and run through May 13 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

"Daffodils at Dusk" event returns for another year, giving families the chance to see the Grounds in a unique light. The event takes place on Fridays from 6:00pm. to 8:00pm through May 6. Also featured is live jazz and complimentary wine tasting for adults and a scavenger hunt for kids. The event is free with regular mansion admission.

To register or for more infor-mation about any of these events or a comprehensive look at all the events that "The Gateway to Spring" has to offer, visit Blithewold's event calendar on its website blithewold.org.

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“We feel the restaurant is quintessential Newport,” says General Manager Charlie Holder. “Seafood is our focal point, but ev-erything here says Newport.”

From lunchtime lobster rolls and raw bar to dinnertime streak frites, Midtown Oyster Bar has something for everyone’s taste. A wide array of appetizers, a great burger and sandwich menu, terrific dinner entrees and raw bar specials all combine to reward repeat diners and occasional visitors.

The restaurant offers two bar areas: one in the first floor tavern area and a second floor Burgee Bar. Three dining rooms and two outside decks allow for plenty of dining space, and the views from the decks are special.

The dining spaces are beautifully decorated by Jessica Phillips, Larry’s wife. The first floor dining room has a casual feel. The pe-rimeter of the room is lined with comfortable leather booths and can seat up to 40 guests.

If you’re looking for a fun spot to join with friends or family for some freshly shucked oysters and ice cold beer, the tavern room is for you. It has high top tables for a casual, bar atmosphere, where you can gather with friends to enjoy a great meal, beverages and super raw bar plates including three types of ceviche.

A huge American flag hangs out over the second floor dining room suspended from the mast of a boat Jessica’s father once owned. It provides the inspiration for the Grand Flag Room, which is Midtown’s signature dining space. Vaulted post and beam ceiling, cus-tom made light fixtures, and colonial style windows are all accentuated by a beautiful cupola. Adorned with custom-made farm tables, the Grand Flag room is a unique din-ing space in the city.

Also on the second floor, The West Room is the ideal location for an intimate gathering.

This space has a cozy feel, with beautiful custom made light fixtures, and warm wood accents. A versatile space, it can accommo-date up to 40 guests for dining, and it can be combined with The Grand Flag room for a larger gathering with the same intimate feel. You won’t find better views of Newport Harbor.

As attractive and comfortable as the restaurant is, it would be nowhere without good food. Under the direction of Chef James Mitchell, Midtown Oyster Bar serves lunch and dinner daily with raw bar specialties available day and night. “We’re serving eight to 10 different oysters every day from the mid-Atlantic to Canada and the West Coast, but especially Rhode Island’s,” Holder said. “We want people to think of us as a genuine oyster bar, not just in name.”

“People expect great fresh seafood in New-port, and we’re emphasizing that,” he adds.

Raw Bar Plates range from smoked salmon and chilled lobster to citrus marinated seafood, sea scallop sashimi and littlenecks on the half shell, a Rhode Island favorite. Seafood dinners feature traditional dishes like fried cod and sesame-crusted Atlantic salmon, but they include creative entrees such as grilled Norwegian salmon, caramel-ized sea scallops, and oven-roasted lobster tails. Cioppino, fish and chips and other seafood standbys are on the menu as well.

Even if you’re not in the mood for a full meal, you can sit comfortably in one of the bar areas and enjoy something from a beer list in the 50s or a wine list that exceeds that number. Match your drinks with appetizers such as Mussels Frites, fried oysters, Mary-land lump crab cakes, steamed shrimp, Thai lettuce wraps and more. Fit yourself into the first floor nook of a raw bar that looks cool both figuratively and literally.

Don’t worry, there’s something on the lunch, dinner and appetizer menu if you’re not a seafood fan including Streak Frites, roasted chicken, pork tenderloin medallions or 12-ounce New York sirloin, among others. One of their newest entrees is an Oyster Stout braised short rib dinner. The Oyster Stout is brewed for Midtown by Harpoon.

Midtown Oyster Bar is serving great sal-ads, burgers, and sandwiches including fish tacos, blackened salmon BLT, and, of course, lobster roll. But wait, there’s a a fried oyster roll as well, and it is one of Midtown’s most popular items. There are several types of chowder including signature Rhode Island Rocky Point clam chowder, a cod chowder, oyster stew and more. Salads include roasted beets and goat cheese, chicken chopper, a rice bowl and lobster salad.

Whichever way you turn at this restaurant, you’ll sense the inviting atmosphere with its references to colonial era Newport in a thor-oughly modern setting. Midtown Oyster Bar is hip and modern but traditional at the same time. It’s a new world, but the best of both. Find out more online at midtownoyster.com, or call 401-619-4100.

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Outdoor fitness is thriving at Cushman Park, Fairhaven, Massachusetts this summer! Keep fit and stay healthy with free exercise classes taught by two of the top fitness instructors

in the area, Jeff Costa and Wayne Goulart.Yoga in the Park starts June 21, 2016 and continues through August 23 every Tuesday from

8:30am to 9:30am. This is a gentle yoga series for all levels, designed to introduce newcomers to the basics of stretching and mindfulness and challenge yoga enthusiasts with a focus on compassion for the body.

Summer Bootcamp, begins June 23 and continues each Thursday from 8:30am to 9:30am through August 25. The Bootcamp class consists of various exercises that build functional strength and core stability with circuits utilizing light dumbbells and body weight exercises.

Attendees to the classes should bring a mat for Yoga and a mat plus set of weights for Bootcamp. Classes take place weather permitting — cancellations are posted on the FaceBook page: facebook.com/fitnessincushmanpark

Last summer’s classes were a resounding success with over one hundred fifty fitness enthu-siasts attending. With generous support from community contributions Fitness in Cushman Park will once again be free to all participants.

For more information about the fitness program call 508-287-2482.

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What has great wine, a fun crowd, and live music? Greenvale Vineyards

every Saturday afternoon! Live Jazz is back at the vineyard. Enjoy an afternoon with a glass of Greenvale’s award-wining wine or fill your senses with a sampling of the vineyards’ wine offerings.

Greenvale Vineyards produces small quantities of exceptional estate grown wines and is located overlooking the Sakonnet River, just five miles north of downtown Newport. Situated on the Park-er family’s 19th-century Victorian farm, grapes have been grown commercially on the picturesque site since 1982 and now include five white varieties and three red.

On May 14, join in the 18th Annual Restoration Celebration and enjoy live jazz, tractor rides and food samples from local food producers! In conjunction with National Preservation Month, Greenvale Vineyards celebrates the restoration of it’s beautiful stable-turned-Tasting Room.

The whole family is welcome, even leashed pets. No reservations necessary, just come on by. Feel free to pack a picnic and a blanket!

Greenvale Vineyards is located on 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI.

Live music is also wafting across the grape vines at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd. (Rte 138), Middletown, RI. Music

in May features Mike Baez on May 7, Brian Scott on May 8. Saturday, May 14 brings The Kane Brothers to Newport Vineyards. The rest of the month rounds out with Colby and Keila on May 21, Kevin Greene on May 28 and Tom Burgress on May 29.

Two great local companies come together on May 5th when wine and cheese experts take you on a journey through Milk & Honey cheeses paired with Newport Vine-yards wines. Milk & Honey, located at 3838 Main Road, Tiverton, RI, is more than a fine cheese shop, they also carry many local and hard-to-find products, from champagne vinegar to truffled honey, and authentic Italian pastas to farm-fresh local yogurt.

Make your reservations online at newportvineyards.com or by calling 401-848-5161.

Consider topping off your evening around the fireplace at Brix Restaurant, one of Newport’s newest dining trea-sures, located on the grounds of Newport Vineyards.

582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI(401) 847-3777

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Live Jazz 1pm - 4pmEvery Sat., May - November

A multi-million dollar expansion has made Newport Vineyards even more enjoyable to visit.

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With an amazing ar-ray in its buffet,

a hibachi section, a su-shi bar, a private dining room for special events and family gatherings, Yumi Garden in Middle-town will satisfy your craving for Chinese and Asian food.

In just its second year of operation this addi-tion to the Asian dining scene began making a name for itself with a buffet that has over 200 items arranged on several steam tables. That’s not all. The restaurant features a sushi bar and hibachi grill as well as every dish you could imagine at an Asian restaurant.

Much larger than it appears from its colorful façade, this nicely designed res-taurant can seat up to 200 customers, and has a lovely banquet room that seats up to 50 for private functions.

Guests uniformly comment on how clean and bright the restaurant is, and they have especially been complimentary of Yumi’s friendly and attentive staff.

What else is amazing? … Yumi Gar-den’s affordable prices! Luncheon specials start at $5.95. Dinner platters at $7.95. Luncheon buffet is available for $8.95 and dinner buffet for $13.95.

At dinner or lunch, they feature many Asian restaurant favorites like lo mein, pep-per steak, sesame chicken, General Tso’s Chicken and many more. Luncheon specials include about 30 choices such as shrimp chow mein, Hunan pork, Sesame Chicken, spare ribs, shrimp and broccoli, chicken lo mein and many more. “I’ve been to buffets before were there are so many choices it was too overwhelming but here there are just enough and lots of kid friendly foods,” said Ashley, dining at the restaurant for the first time.

Yumi Garden also serves salads, appetiz-ers, desserts and varieties of soup including classic Wonton, Egg Drop, Hot and Sour and Seafood. Salads include edamame, seaweed and avocado among others. There

are a number of American dishes in the buf-fet steam tables and dessert items as well.

Sushi chefs prepare over 20 classic sushi dishes from California Roll, Eel and Cucum-ber Roll to Spicy Tuna Roll and Philadel-phia Roll. Most of the rolls are offered in a spicy version as well as a traditional one. So, you can enjoy spicy salmon or tuna roll and others, if you like.

Like Hibachi? Let the Hibachi chef stir fry you a variety of beef, shrimp, scallops, noodles and vegetables of your choice in dif-ferent types of sauces based on your taste as well. This is all included in the buffet price. What a deal.

Yumi has a generous selection of Saki, beer and wine to go with your lunch or dinner, and they serve mixed drinks like the classic Scorpion bowl and The Volcano.

No matter when you find yourself at Yumi Garden, you’ll find the atmosphere delightful. You will be greeted by bright ambience and soothing Asian music. The walls fill with bubbly water that changes color with different lighting.

Take-out is provided daily, including a buffet take-out for either lunch or dinner. You can also reserve Yumi Garden’s private dining room for holiday parties, family gatherings and other special events.

Yumi Garden, 872 West Main Road, Middletown, R.I. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone 401-848-2588 or 2688. Check online at yumigardenbuf-fet.com.

Yumi Garden offers a sushi bar and the area’s largest Chinese buffet.

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Celebrate Spring at Wicked TulipsTiptoe through a two-acre tulip field, experience the

sights, sounds and smells of spring on a historic farm and bring home a fresh handpicked bouquet of amazing tulips.

That’s what in store at Wicked Tulips in Johnston, RI, the largest u-pick tulip field in New England. Over 250,000 tulips in many colors, shapes and sizes. Their focus is to provide high quality, never before seen tulip varieties that are grown without pesticides.

Mother Nature decides when the tulips stop blooming, which usually lasts through the third week of May. Hours are Mon/Tues/Thurs 10am-6pm; Wed/Friday 10am-7:30pm; and Sat/Sun 9am-7:30pm.

Tickets are required and can be purchased online or at the door (weekdays only). Check in advance before you visit, tickets have been selling out fast.

For more information contact 401-400-2806 or online at wickedtulips.com.

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When the World Match Racing Tour stops in Rhode Island May 30-June

4, sailing history will meet modern sailing when the high-speed M32 catamarans race in Newport against the backdrop of a legendary harbor. The world’s best match race (racing one on one) sailors will compete in the high-speed catamarans for the championship trophy and winning purse of over $200,000.

The sailing event will take place within yards of the shoreline at Fort Adams State Park with shore side activities and hospitality for all ages. Admission is free to the public as is parking for visitors.

Racing will be so close to shore spectators will hear and see the sailors as they close-ly maneuver around the tight race course. Broadcasters will be located land side with amplified play-by-play narration of the on-the-water action.

The World Match Racing Tour Newport is an event the entire family will enjoy. In addition to the high-octane racing, families will enjoy shore side food, music, lawn games, face painting, a race boat for hands on explo-ration and the spectacular panoramic water views from Fort Adams State Park. A beer garden will also be located next to the on-the-water racetrack for those who want to enjoy a cold brew while watching the action.

The M32 race boats were designed and built by Marstrom, a Swedish com-pany that also innovates automotive, aero-space and defense technology. The M32s are considered “catamarans-on-ste-roids” based on their state-of-the-art tech-nology and exceptionally high speeds due to their light weight carbon fiber construction.

Boats will be docked for public viewing at Sail Newport both before and after racing each day. In addition, a Dock-out show will

take plce each morning one hour before racing is scheduled.

A highlight of the event will be Sail Newport’s Try Sail-ing program which invites guests aboard the sailing organization’s J/22 sailboats for free sailing experiences.

All ages are invited and Sail Newport provides life jackets and experienced helmsmen for tours of Newport Harbor and Bren-ton Cove.

The Try Sailing excursions last between twenty and thir-ty minutes, longer if weather and demand permits.

Those interested in Try Sail-ing free sailing tours during the World Match Racing Tour Newport do not need reservations. The sailing opportunity will be open to the public every day Monday, May 30 through June 4 between 2pm and 4:30pm (weather dependent).

Spectators can travel to Sail Newport at Fort Adams by water taxi (fee applies) on Old-port Marine’s Newport Harbor Shuttle or the Newport-Jamestown Ferry.

Sail Newport is also encouraging those who can bike to the park to do so for the en-vironmental benefit and reduce traffic con-gestion. The best bike route information is available at: bikenewportri.org

Sail Newport is a non-profit organization with a mission to foster the sport of sail-ing. They offer sailboat rentals, instruction and sailing center services for the public at affordable costs during spring, summer and fall. Visit: sailnewport.org

For more information on the event, visit: wmrt.com or sailnewport.org.

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Free walking tours in the historical center of town are offered Tuesday andThursday mornings, June through September. Fort Phoenix Pirates &Privateers presentations are on Fridays, June through September. Selfguided tour brochures are available year round at the Visitors Center. Tourdates, times and special events posted online at FairhavenTours.com

The History, the Beaches,the Architecture, the fineShops and Restaurants. . .

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A License to Thrill High-speed sailboat racing of the World Match Racing Tour Comes to Newport

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: May 30-June 4Free Admission and Free Parking at Fort Adams

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9:30am – Dock-out 10am–5pm – Racing — Over 80 races this week (schedule varies with weather conditions), live narration and play-by-play, music, live streaming, lawn games, food, beer garden, boat display and face painting on Monday and Saturday of the event. 2:30pm–4:30pm – Try Sailing, available for all ages Before and after event: view the race boats up close at the dock *Tours of historic Fort Adams will also be avail-able for families (fee applies)

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M32 catamarans skim the water, Photo credit: Ian Roman/WMRT. Inset: Sail Newport will host free Try Sailing tours for all ages, Photo: Billy Black/Sail Newport.

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ered telescopes to give a tour of the Spring skies. The moon will be one day past first quarter phase and Jupiter will be visible.

3) Norman Bird Sanctuary 34th Annual Birds & Breakfast

Sunday, May 15, 2016, Seatings at 8am, 9am & 10am. White Horse Tavern Executive Chef, Rich Silvia will be creating a splendid breakfast. There will be walks led by experts, activities for children and an opportunity to meet one of the resident raptors.

4) A Walk with Blithewold Mansion’s Director

Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6pm-7pm. Explore Blithewold’s incredible grounds through the eyes of Executive Director, Karen Binder, on a leisurely evening stroll. Karen will highlight the outdoor elements, including exciting updates to buildings and grounds, as well as point out seasonal specimens.

5) Spring HikeSaturday, May 21, 2016 from 2pm-3pm

pm [Rain date: May 22] Friends of Ballard Park staff will point out blooming trees and flowers including our trail of Lily of the Valley throughout Ballard Park.

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“Great sandwich joint. Killer Reuben.”

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Live Lobster, Native Sea Scallops, Fresh Fish Daily, Raw Bar & Seafood Specialties

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LaForge Casino restaurantDine on The Porch overlooking the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Or enjoy Kinsale Bar casual food and entertainment in the style of Dublin pubTry LaForge’s famous lobster salad roll!

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Enjoy excursions, dining, family fun,entertainment, and intrigue on oneof our rail experiences!

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Weekday and weekend trips.Trains depart from downtown Newport

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Eating Righteous at The Shop on Thames

DINING HIGHLIGHTS

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Thai Food for Good Health...LunchTue-Fri 11:30am-4pmSat & Sun 12pm-4pm

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In about two years time, The Shop on Thames has become a bit of a lunch-

time phenomenon in Newport. This popu-lar spot on Lower Thames Street serving healthy sandwiches with lots of style, great soups and salads has expanded to include breakfast sandwiches with equal style and appeal.

When they took ownership of a sand-wich shop on Lower Thames Street in Newport in 2014, Billy Finn and broth-ers Matt and Ryan Sasenick had already invested a lot in it. They had been work-ing there for some time, and when the owners were preparing to shut it down, they stepped up and bought the busi-ness, renamed it The Shop on Thames, and brought their creative ideas about healthy lunch to the table. The hard work and creativity haven’t stopped.

Utilizing all organic products locally grown and produced in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the three have es-tablished their shop as something more than just a place to get a sandwich. “We’re dedicated to healthy and local,” says Billy, who has years of experience as a chef at several high-end Newport restaurants including Café Zelda, Le Bistro and the Hotel Viking. “I’ve taken what I learned at those restaurants and brought it here for people to enjoy.”

In addition to the signature items that have drawn people to The Shop, they’ve recently added a new burger menu, a stylish grilled cheese menu, lobster roll, Morrocan curry roasted vegetable wrap and more. The breakfast menu includes standard sandwiches on a bagel or bolo, but they’re planning on waffle sand-wiches, too. “We make our own sausage and roast all our meats,” Billy notes. “The key for us is gourmet, fresh and local. We want to use creative approaches to customers’ favorites.”

Customers inspired the addition of a breakfast menu that began this month. “We’ve had steady growth over the past year or so, and a lot of the same people come in all the time for lunch,” Billy said. “They are the folks who urged us to do breakfast sandwiches.”

You can get lunch anywhere, but finding gourmet sandwiches, burgers and salads all made in-house with local, organic ingredients is another experi-ence beyond mere lunch. They’ve kept the basic menu simple at The Shop, but all the sandwiches have creative touches that set them apart. From Pulled Pork to a Reuben, Buffalo Chicken, BLT or Gyro, you’ll find that these are not ordinary takes on traditional sandwiches, and they are full of flavor.

They serve pan-seared crab cakes made fresh with a veggie slaw and house remoulade on brioche sliders. “We’ve had people from Maryland tell us our crab cake sandwich is the best they’ve ever had,” Billy says.

The style extends to all the sand-wiches, like their Caprese with garlic dressed greens, heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto on a French baguette. There’s much more including Greek, Caesar and house salads to an Italian sandwich on a baguette with ham, genoa salami, lettuce, tomato, red onion, red peppers, pickles and, finishing touches, black olive tapenade and baklouti green chili oil. Not ordinary at all.

The Shop’s burger menu just got better and bigger. To their popular Bayou Bleu burger they have added a Johnny Apple-seed burger, an Asian tofu burger and a few others. The grilled cheese menu lets you go basic or fancy with lots of cheeses to choose from. They also have a kids’ menu with kiddie burger sliders, grilled chicken, turkey and cheese, grilled cheese and mac and cheese.

The Shop serves a soup of the day and a classic clam chowder that gets great re-views from customers, as do their salads. They’ll cater special events that will be casual but memorable.

The Shop on Thames, 397 Thames St., Newport. Open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.You can find out more online at theshoponthames.com, or call 401-619-5353.

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