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Armstrong also said that as a council mem-ber, he will take the lead in finding ways Aquidneck Is-land communi-ties can work together more effectively. “Re-gionalization of our school system and consolida-tion of other municipal functions may be the only way our island communities can afford to provide the services our residents need and expect.

Armstrong is currently chair of the Newport Beach Commission and points to the Commission’s efforts over the last three years to work with city administration on long-range projects for Easton’s Beach including addressing beach closures due to pollution, plans for seaweed collection, renovations to

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Quick Hits

By Tom Shevlin

NEWPORT – Mary C. Connolly, a three term incumbent City Council member who took an active role in speaking out on issues from edu-

cation to acces-sibility, has de-cided not to run for a fourth term.

In a simple statement is-sued last week, Connolly wrote, “I want to thank you for the time and courtesy

you have given me during my last 3 terms of office. I will not be seek-ing re-election for the 2011 term for Newport City Council at Large.”

Connolly’s decision not to run is the first to be announced among sitting councilors, who face re-election in November.

In an interview on Tuesday, Con-nolly said that got a great deal

NEWPORT - Herb Armstrong has announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on the Newport City Council. Armstrong, a native New-porter, believes that the City Coun-cil must take a more proactive long-term approach to problems such as budget, infrastructure, schools, and economic develop-ment in order to develop a vision and strategy for Newport’s future

the Rotunda, and marketing the facilities for more upscale wed-dings and events.

“If Newport is to continue to prosper, we need to have a vision of our future and the leadership to make that vision reality.”

...and Perkins confirms her

interestAlso with eyes on a City Council

seat is Susan Perkins, an attorney and Third Ward resident, who con-firmed on Monday her intentions to throw her hat in the race.

Perkins, an attorney with of-fices in Providence and Newport, says that she’s undecided about whether to run for an at-large seat or challenge incumbent Council-woman Kathryn E. Leonard for a ward seat.

...While Armstrong

makes it official

Folk, Jazz Festival Lineups AnnouncedNEWPORT – The lineup for 2010

edition of George Wein’s Newport Folk Festival is set, with Steve Mar-tin (yes, that Steve Martin) sched-uled to open the festivities at the International Tennis Hall of Fame with acclaimed bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers.

Building on a hugely success-ful 2009 edition, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most an-ticipated concerts in years.

Organizers are describing this year’s event as the spirit of an open-hearted, old-fashioned fam-ily reunion.

Kicking off July 30 at the Hall of Fame and continuing to July 31 and August 1 at Fort Adams State Park, tickets for this year’s festival are already available locally, and will go on sale worldwide Friday, March 26, at 10 a.m. at www.new-portfolkfest.net.

This year’s Folk Festival features Andrew Bird, Brandi Carlile, The Swell Season, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Liz Longley, Blit-zen Trapper, The Felice Brothers, Dawes, Justin Townes Earle, The Avett Brothers, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, and Punch Brothers with Chris Thile coupled with a creative blend of estab-lished artists including John Prine, Doc Watson, Levon Helm, Tim O’Brien, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Martin and more.

The lineup for the Carefusion Newport Jazz Festival lineup was also announced earlier this week, with Jamie Cullum and Grace Kel-

After 6 years, Connolly to bow outDECISION 2010

“There are so many reasons,” Perkins responded when asked for the reasons behind her decision to run.

“My heart and soul are in Newport,” she added.

A new-comer to city politics, Per-kins grew up in Connecticut and has lived in Newport for the last 17 years. She is a graduate of Bryant University and Roger Wil-liams School of Law.

She said she plans on making her interest official in the coming weeks.

Each of these stories – Connolly’s departure, Armstrong’s entry, and Perkins’ intentions were first re-ported locally on Newport Now. For more breaking news, be sure to bookmark www.newport-now.com

ley kicking things off at the Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 6.

The weekend will bring acts including the Herbie Hancock and Wynton Masalis, Chris Bot-ti, Freedom Band: Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett,Christian Mc-Bride, Roy Haynes, Jamie Cullum • Ahmad Jamal,Maria Schneider Orchestra,Jazz Mafia’s Brass, Bows & Beats, Fly: Jeff Ballard-Larry Gren-adier-Mark Turner, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society with spe-cial guest Bob Brookmeyer, Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing • Anat Co-hen, Newport All-Stars with How-ard Alden,Randy Brecker, Randy Sandke, George Wein and guests

Wein has, since 1959, found Newport a scenic and hospitable venue for presenting the very best

of this country’s jazz and folk mu-sic. “Newport is like a second home to me and I always look forward to the next visit,” said Wein

“There is something so perfect about being in Newport near the water and that old stone fort – all gathered in to sing with family and friends – that keeps me wanting to come back year after year,” said Yim Yames. “It’s like the walls of the fort are arms, and I feel secure when I am near them, protected by the spirits there – past, present, and fu-ture. And, I like to hear our voices bouncing off those old stone walls as my eye drifts to the sailboats on the seashore and the people just smiling and taking it all in.”

GEORGE WEIN’S NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL LINEUP

FRIDAY, JULY 30 Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon RangersTim O’Brien SATURDAY, AUG. 7John Prine,Andrew Bird, Brandi Carlile, The Low Anthem,Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Doc Watson & David Holt, Calexico, Dawes, Nneka, O’Death, Liz Long-ley, Blitzen Trapper, A.A. Bondy, Sam Bush, Horsefeathers, and more SUNDAY, AUG. 8 Levon Helm’s Ramble on the RoadThe Swell Season, The Avett Brothers, Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsJustin Townes Earle, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Punch Brothers with Chris Thile, The Felice Brothers, Tao Rodri-guez Seeger Band, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore, Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three., .and more

The Newport Jazz Festival lineup was also announced

earlier this week. It can be found online at www.Newport-Now.com

Court upholds Middletown

hunting restrictions

By Tom Shevlin

MIDDLETOWN – An ordinance prohibiting hunting on area beaches which came under fire from the Rhode Island Depart-ment of Environmental Manage-ment for disrupting the state’s ani-mal control plan has been upheld by a Superior Court ruling.

According to the decision, filed last week in Providence Supe-rior Court, Middletown council-ors were not in violation of state law, nor did they conflict with any overriding agency regulations when they passed an ordinance prohibit hunting on Second and Third Beaches.

Rather, the decision states, Mid-dletown’s authority to enact the challenged ordinance came from its Home Rule Charter and from RI Gen. Law 45-6-1(a), which em-powers municipalities to regulate firearms for safety purposes.

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out of years of public service, and hoped that her constituents felt she served them well.

“It was an absolute commitment to the people of Newport,” Con-nolly said. “I sincerely believed in that. And I felt that I gave them my very best. “

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Celebrating a MilestoneSt. Joseph’s Parish marks 125 years

By Tom Shevlin

NEWPORT – Downstairs in the community center at St. Joseph’s Parish, not far from the historic mansions and colonial-era homes that have become synonymous with this city, parishioners perused through a table laid out with mem-orabilia and rifled through old photo albums; their own histories laid out before them.

Reverend Raymond Malm circu-lated around the room, extending a welcoming hand and smile to the roughly one hundred members of his congregation who had stayed after the Friday, March 19 evening mass, celebrating both the Feast of St. Joseph and the parish’s 125th anniversary. Rarely without a smile, Malm seemed to delight in the well wishes and memories kept by his parishioners, for this unas-sumingly vibrant church located at the corner of Mann Avenue and Broadway.

It’s hard not to be taken aback by the vivid colors and airy expanse that greet you when you first step foot into St. Joseph’s. Or for that matter, the raised pulpit, typical of larger cathedrals but fairly rare in community churches, that hovers over the pews.

But look deeper and you’ll find a parish with a long and diverse his-tory, first built to serve a burgeon-ing Catholic community, much of which was made up by the influx of Irish and Italian immigrants who had emigrated to the United States in the latter half of the 19th century. The church carries on a similar mission today featuring bi-

lingual readings and choirs in both English as well as Spanish.

Friday’s service kicked off a year-long celebration which will include a dinner-dance, family picnic, and a pair of concerts from the church’s choirs.

Capping it off will be a special performance by the Boston Con-servatory of Music in December.

Originally located in Washing-ton Sqaure in a space currently used by the Jane Pickens Theater, the parish moved to its Broadway home in 1912 after a two-year con-struction process.

There, it has served as a lifeline to the community, providing sus-tenance through both its faith and outreach services, includ-ing its Monday soup kitchen and Tuesday-Friday food pantry. The church also provides a rental as-sistance program and has been an active partner working with the city’s homeless and at-risk popula-tion.

During a homily in which he honored the many priests, sisters, and staff that have called St. Jo-seph’s home over the years, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin reflected on the importance of a strong faith when looking toward the future.

At St. Joseph’s, where the after-service reception stretched well into Friday evening and talk turned toward the coming 125 years, there seemed little reason to worry what the future might hold.

TOP LEFT, BOTTOM RIGHT: Parishioners look over photos and memorabilia from years past BOTTOM LEFT: Bishop Thomas J. Tobin greeted the well over 100 congregation members who attended the after-service

ceremony. Photos by Tom Shevlin

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$60,000 included in city’s CDBG application

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NEWPORT – Long awaited improvements to the Broadway streetscape could get a boost if federal funding is approved for an application that was scheduled to be taken up by the City Council this week.

The funds, $60,000 in total, are part of the city’s 2010 Commu-nity Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. They’re aimed at assisting in the cost to construct pedestrian and traffic-calming improvements currently in the early design phase. If approved, the funding would be added to $75,000 already approved from the city’s 2009 CDBG program.

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that have applied or been awarded CDBG grants in the past. Informa-tion was also sent to neighbor-hood groups active in the CDBG Small Cities Entitlement Area, and to individuals who had expressed interest in the program.

On January 26 the first public hearing was held in the council chambers to gather input regard-ing community development needs and to answer questions about the CDBG program and pro-cess.

This year, a total of 15 applica-tions were received for consider-ation. All applicants are represent-ed in this year’s grant application with one exception. Only the ap-plication submitted by the New-port Community School did not meet the CDBG Eligibility require-ments because only 45 percent of program participants are of low/moderate income just shy of the 51 percent minimum standard.

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tances between sidewalks for pe-destrians, and a slightly reworked traffic pattern are all components of the Broadway improvements. Discussed for years, the project took a major step forward last year when preliminary designs were presented to the public during an open house hosted by the city’s Planning and Development Office.

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By Tom Shevlin

NEWPORT – More than 50 of the area’s more energy conscious residents filled the Top of the Brick on Thursday, March 18, for the first quarterly awards party of the grassroots Neighborhood Energy Challenge.

If you’re not familiar with the Neighborhood Energy Challenge, the concept is fairly simple. Partici-pants sign up on the organization’s Web site (www.NeighborhoodEn-ergyChallenge.com) to track their carbon footprint and earn points along the way for embracing en-ergy saving practices.

Along the way, the yearlong pro-gram awards its top savers.

The first quarterly award win-ners were Jan and Sarah Mermin, who racked up 48,365 points.

“My participation in the energy challenge was a no-brainer,” said Sarah in accepting the distinction. “It was a product of my upbring-ing; and I’d like to say ‘Thank you’ to my mother.”

Growing up, she said, her mother was always sure to turn off lights, use rags, take very short showers, walk as much as possible, and most of all, maintained a very cold house in the winter.

“Somehow in my youth, I learned that my actions affect the entire world, and as such, I should take care of them,” she said.

“Sometimes, I find that the sheer magnitude of the damage we

have done and continue to do to the earth completely overwhelm-ing. Considering the tremendous shift in perspective and lifestyle needed to change course, some-times it seems impossible. But be-ing overwhelmed isn’t helpful; it changes nothing.”

“I think the energy challenge makes a difference for me by cre-ating a way for me to track my actions. And tracking my actions forces me to look at how each eac-tion actually has some value - and how these actions added together are not insignificant. “

Other award winners included: Cathy Coyne of Newport in the Renters category; Shirli and Paul Lali in the Condo category; and Yvette and Curt Evans in the public or military housing category

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LNG Public ForumThe Alliance for Livable Newport (ALN) will host a public forum on the “pros and cons” of transporting LNG tankers through Narragan-sett Bay on Monday, March 29, at the Main Auditorium at the CCRI campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the forum will begin at 7 p.m.Mike Kehew will moderate the panel discussion featuring: Evan Smith, CEO of Newport & Bristol County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Gordon Shearer, CEO of Hess - Weaver Cove, and Jonathan Stone, CEO of Save The Bay.

DVD SaleThanks to a large gift from James-town Video Showcase, the James-town Library has about three thousand DVDs to sell. The videos will sell for $2 each, if a title fails to play the library will refund the pur-chase price. The sale will continue through April 2 during regular library hours.

Business ExpoMeet the merchants and business owners from the “heart of town” at the Fourth Annual Business Expo of the Off Broadway Neighbor-hood Association, Tuesday, March

30 at 7 p.m. The evening net-working will be held at the newly renovated Café 200. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a raffle to benefit the Joe Caruso Family Fund. For more information call 864-0372.

Pre-Campaign Fund-RaisersCandidates are starting early to reach hopeful voters: On a local level, Herb Armstrong will be hold-ing a fund-raiser Thursday, March 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames Street. $20 suggested donation. Gubernatorial candidate John Robitaille will hold a fund-raiser Wednesday, March 31 at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina.

Excellence in Business NominationsNominations are being accepted to recognize distinction and achievement in Newport County businesses. The award categories include Large Business, Small Busi-ness, Micro Business, Entrepreneur, Woman/Minority-Owned, and Non-Profit. Winners will be recog-nized at the May 7 Annual Awards

Workshop to focus on Government ContractsLearn how to become involved in federal construction projects as a prime or subcontractor. A work-shop will be presented Thursday, March 25 by the Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the Newport County Chamber, Valley Road, Middle-town. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the training session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 847-1608 or e-mail kathleen@new-portchamber.com

Annual MeetingThe Chamber’s annual meeting is Tuesday, April 6 at OceanCliff Hotel & Resort from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featured speaker, Jeanne Hulit, the SBA New England Regional Administrator, will give a talk titled; “Small Business - Rhode Island’s Future.” For members, this event is free and no RSVP is necessary; non-members should make res-ervations by e-mail to kathleen@newportchamber.com or call 847-1608.

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MoveOn.org Movie ScreeningThe Rhode Island Progressive League is collaborating with MoveOn.org to present the docu-mentary “Capitalism: A Love Story” by Michael Moore Sunday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse The-ater. Moore wields his weapons of humor and satire to expose how the global financial crisis hap-pened and who is to blame. Lively discussion to follow, a $5 donation at the door is suggested. For more information call Gracious Audette at 841-9198.

Newport In BloomCalling all green thumbs to attend the Newport In Bloom Annual Spring Lecture Series beginning Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Vasco de Gama / Fenner Hall. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, raffle and a variety of presentations on trending garden design. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pre-order flow-ering shrubs and plants for spring landscape needs. For more infor-mation call 339-0243 or visit www.newportinbloom.org

Grand Islander Com-pletes RenovationsGrand Islander Center, a 146-bed Genesis HealthCare Center located in Middletown, has completed a multi-million dollar renovation. The Center’s transformation is part of a massive renovation and modernization effort of Genesis HealthCare’s more than 200 cen-ters in 13 Eastern states. To tour the facility call Grand Islander Center at 849-7100.

Royal Tea and Recital The third annual Newport Baroque Royal Tea and Recital will be Satur-day, April 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hotel Viking. An elegant afternoon tea menu of scones with lemon curd, assorted tea breads and sand-wiches, truffles and petit fours will be served along with cham-pagne or Kir Royale. Live music of the Baroque period will feature recorder virtuoso Héloïse Degru-gillier and harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa. Tickets for the event are $40, with the proceeds to benefit Newport Baroque. Reservations are recommended by April 1. For more information visit www.new-portbaroque.org

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Be Green Consignment Sale Embraces Recycling

By Andrea E. McHugh

NEWPORT – Like many moms with little ones, Alison Murphy looked around one day and was overwhelmed by the amount of stuff she had acquired since the birth of her year-and-a-half old daughter, Avery. Beautiful, but unworn clothing, strollers, a crib, and the toys, oh, the toys…it was easy to feel cramped in her two-bedroom condominium in New-port. She brought Avery’s gently-used items, that she had simply outgrown or had duplicates of, to a weekend-long consignment sale in Boston; priced it, dropped it off, then, two weeks later, received a check for $400. Taking a cue from the positive experience, Alison teamed up with her sister-in-law, Meredith Brown, to create Be Green Kids Consignments, a sea-sonal consignment event, hold-ing their first sale at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Middletown, May 13-16

“I do events in my real life job, so with my background, it’s a no-brainer,” says Murphy, “and it’s great for the current economy. The truth is, a lot of times you have nice things you just don’t want or have room for.” Murphy says, while feedback thus far has been posi-tive, their biggest hurdle has been educating people on what exactly a seasonal consignment sale is all about. “They confuse us with a consignment store or a flea mar-ket-type of event. We are a 3-day sales event,” she explains. Consign-ors register (there is a $10 regis-tration fee), gather the items they want to sell, input these items in to Be Green’s online ticketing system (consignors decide what price to sell the item for), then they drop the items off at the FOP hall, which

will be set up like a retail store, the day before the sale starts. Be Green and a team of volunteers will do all the on-site selling for them. “Consignors receive 60% of their proceeds, but they can volunteer and increase their percentage to 75 percent” Murphy explains. Any unsold items that consignors had chosen to donate will be given to Child & Family Services. “And, of course, we are promoting all the benefits that there are for being green—recycling, reusing and re-selling kids items instead of throw-ing them out,” she says.

While these types of sales are popular in the South and out West, according to Murphy, the concept is relatively new in the Northeast, which is why Be Green is also plan-ning similar sales in Brooklyn, Long Island and Dutchess County, New York. She points out that the sale is convenient for consignors because Be Green does all the leg work, and consignors receive payment soon after the sale. Buyers can find ev-erything from strollers, high-chairs, bouncy seats, car seats and activity centers to upscale clothing, toys,

books and more, at up to 70% off retail prices. Be Green is also host-ing a “Due & New VIP Shopping Event” Friday evening, May 14th, open to parents expecting their first child or new parents who’s first child is under one year of age. “We are really trying to make this a special event,” she says, adding that attendance will be limited and guests will receive a goody bag and be eligible for door prizes throughout the night.

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Dyer Jones, David Elwell designated as state negotiators for Cup bid

By Tom Shevlin

NEWPORT – Two-time America’s Cup Regatta Manager Dyer Jones, and David Elwell, comodore of the New York Yacht Club, have been selected to head up the negotiat-ing team being organized by the state to lure the America’s Cup back to Newport.

According to Keith Stokes, exec-utive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corpora-tion, both Jones and Elwell have been having ongoing discus-sions with representatives from the BMW/Oracle Racing team, in which they have expressed the state’s interest and seriousness in bringing the Cup back to Newport.

Meanwhile, momentum con-tinues to build surrounding what Stokes described as a two-tiered plan being developed that will serve as the basis for the state’s bid. One plan calls for the transfor-mation of a portion of Fort Adams State Park into a yachting village to accomodate up-wards of a dozen syndicates. The other pairs private and public lands to integrate the syndi-cates within the city’s downtown core.

And according to Stokes, he and a small contingent are preparing to fly out to California if necessary to personally present representa-

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tives from defending Cup champi-on BMW Oracle with a formal pre-sentation detailing Rhode Island’s bid to host the next edition of the fabled race.

“It shows our level of commit-ment,” Stokes said on Monday.

For the last several weeks, a working group, led by the RIEDC and made up of representatives from the city and state yachting community has been meeting to cooridinate the state’s Cup efforts

Their next meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 26 at 3 p.m. in coun-cil chambers at Newport City Hall.

For more on the state’s Chase for the Cup, look for the “Chasing the Cup” tag at www.Newport-Now.com

Newport†Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor

Tom Shevlin, Associate Publisher & News Editor

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OPINION Page 6 Newport This Week March 24, 2010

Are you ready to run?And so it seems that the 2010 election season has started; not

with an announcement, but with a departure. Mary Connolly’s decision to step down from the City Council

when her term is up later this year, came as a surprise to some, a disappointment to others.

In an interview on Tuesday, Connolly reflected not only on her time on the council, but her life in Newport. Politics, she said, had always been in her blood. Newport is in her blood. Her genuine love of this city and its citizens is palpable, and her presence on the council will surely be missed.

Indeed, her decision is the first major development in a cam-paign that will lead to a different, new dynamic on the council with at least one new voice now assured.

This week, we’ve also learned of two new council contenders. Will there be any more? One would hope so.

In 2008, in the face of an election that was all about “change,” vot-ers here decided to stay the course. But with tempers flaring on the national stage, and a “throw the bums out” mentality apparently seeping through the electorate, one must wonder just what the Council will look like in 2011.

While entering into the political arena is not something that should be taken lightly, it’s also something that should be encour-aged.

Like the current City Council, the individuals we elect in Novem-ber will be faced with the daunting task of coming to grips with an aging, overstressed (and sometimes failing) infrastructure; paying down an escalating post-employee benefit structure; and all the while ensuring that Newport remains a relatively affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.

Wouldn’t it be nice if every election cycle there was a wide field of candidates vying for local elected office? Even if they’re unsuc-cesful, new candidates would invariably infuse our debate with the new ideas and new perspectives that are so critical to our public discourse.

With that in mind, here’s to hoping that more people will become engaged in this year’s election.

And for reference purposes, below are some critical dates to keep in mind if you’re so inclined:

• May 28: Deadline to register to vote in order to file a declara-tion of candidacy

• June 28, 29 and 30: Declaration of candidacy filing period (All candidates for federal and statewide office must file with the Secretary of State’s Elections Division; all candidates for the general assembly, local offices and party committees must file with local boards of canvassers.)

A seagull perched atop a piling at East Ferry in Jamestown has a prime view of the Newport Pell Bridge. Photo by Tom Shevlin

See Click Fix ReportIssue Location Issue Reported Number of Concerned Graffiti Mary Street Parking Lot 2 months ago 11 people want this fixedGraffiti Rhode Island Ave. & Kay Street 1 month ago 10 people want this fixedFilthy Passage 32 Church St./Mary Street Lot 2 months ago 3 people want this fixedBroken Road 109 Third Street 1 month ago 2 people want this fixed

See Click Fix is an independent online community-driven initiative and is proudly used by Newport Now to bring attention to issues that affect our community literally on every street.

Gold Star for Newport Hospital

I’m in Newport Hospital. It’s 2 a.m. in the morning. I’m battling a disease I don’t know much about, but I try to understand. The whis-per of an air conditioner fills my room with fresh air while outside in the halls another world exists. While patients are secure in their rooms, the Angels of the Night take their watch.

Doctors, nurses, nurses assis-tants, medicine dispensers fill the halls of the hospital with relief, love and protection. They are all committed to their jobs and their patients as if they were one of their own family members. Their goal is getting you strong and healthy and on with your life.

You have to be a special person to work at Newport Hospital. You have to love people and your job. Everyone I spoke to, loves their job. There is a pride in each of them, that they are doing their work to the best of their abilities. We are lucky to have Newport Hospital and to have the angels of the day and the angels of the early morn-ing hours.

To The Newport Hospital’s, CEO GusCardeiro, congratulations. You get the gold star today for running

a Great Hospital.

Charlie Berluti9 Meikle Ave., Newport

NewportCity Council - March 24 at 6:30 p.m. - City HallEnergy & Environment Commission - March 25 at 7 p.m. - City HallBoard of Tax Appeals - March 25 at 4:45 p.m. - City HallBoard of Tax Appeals - March 30 at 3:45 p.m.- City Hall

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Lifelines are Meant to be Year-Long

Dear Editor, You have got to be kidding. In an

apparent last ditch effort to gain a Public Utility Commission Operat-ing Certificate; the owner of the new Aquidneck Ferry Company is changing his business plan from Newport Harbor Shuttle to a Life-line Ferry Service, from mainland Newport to Goat Island.

It may be difficult to convince the Public Utility Commission that there is a public need for a third shuttle service in Newport Harbor but it may be possible to convince them of the need for a lifeline ferry service to Goat Island.

I guess one never knows when a confused pilot may take a wrong right turn at Fort Adams and run a stray LNG tanker through the harbor and into the goat Island Causeway. And you really never know when the next earthquake induced tsunami will take out the causeway, stranding thousands of helpless residents and hotel guests on the island.

It’s a bit perplexing that Aquid-neck Ferry owner, Addison Clos-son proposes to operate this much needed lifeline service from May through September but doesn’t seem too concerned with the lives of Goat Island’s inhabitants during the off season.

If Mr. Closson decides to revise his operating schedule to a true 365-day lifeline service such as Block Island and Prudence Island Ferries, he has my full support.

Jeff O’Brien28 Hoppin Road, Newport

Lenten BlessingsLent is an acceptable time for

Christians to develop a meaning-ful relationship with Jesus Christ.

Religion is important in most people’s lives in hours of pain, ill-ness, sorrow and disappointments. Bearing the daily heavy crosses are difficult without the merciful help from Jesus. Personally, I know.

In May 2003, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. The worst prognosis was that there was no cure. It was a difficult time. I felt down-spirited knowing my mother, who is my best friend, would die. To find comfort, I went to church. Believing and trusting in Jesus, I focused on the Way of The Cross (Passion of Jesus) and prayed for a miracle. As I contemplated and reflected on His/our suffering, I did feel the comfort and peace of heart that I desired in time of despair.

After I left the church each day, we drove to St. Anne’s Hospital for radiation and to Newport Hospi-tal for chemo. Even though we had our faith and hope, we left the rest to God to be the healer. Well, six months later our prayers were answered. The great gift of a miraculous cure was given to my mother. The doctor said he felt truly it was my prayers that con-tributed to her healing, not the medical field.

I share my personal story that others never give up faith, hope and always trust in Jesus who has the power to heal one physically and mentally.

May the full blessings of peace and joy be given to you by our Risen Lord at Easter.

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By Andrea E. McHugh

NEW YORK CITY – Invited to re-turn for their second annual ap-pearance, more than 80 members of Newport’s Dennis E. Collins Di-vision #1 Ancient Order of Hiber-nians, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the AOH Pipes & Drums marched up Fifth Avenue Wednesday afternoon in New York City’s 249th Saint Patrick's Day Pa-rade.

Considered the largest and most famous parade held in the Big Apple, schools, civic organiza-tions, Irish American associations, firefighters and police from across the country flock to New York to participate in the world-famous event.

With a cloudless, blue sky and spring-like temperatures, the nearly 2-mile parade route was lined with tens of thousands of revelers, at many points, more than ten people deep.

“The weather was perfect,” said Steve Martin, AOH men’s presi-dent. “A lot of people recognized our banner and saw we were from Rhode Island, and there was tons of cheering.”

Other groups representing the Ocean State included the Bishop Hendricken High School march-ing band, members of the dance team and orchestra from St. Mary Academy-Bay View and the Provi-dence College Alumni Society of New York. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Da-vid A. Paterson also marched up Fifth Avenue, painted with cele-bratory green center line similar to the one along Newport’s parade route.

The parade’s Grand Marshall,

NYPD Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, made an unexpected detour on his way to the parade when he came to the rescue of a woman struck by a bicyclist before at-tending the traditional pre-parade Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Honoring the parade’s roots, no cars, floats, buses, trucks or other vehicles are permitted. Wednes-day’s parade was the last to take place before new restrictions go into effect next month requiring all New York City parades to be

From Newport to New YorkAOH Pipe and Drum Corps march again in New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

shorter in time and length for bud-getary reasons.

Following the parade, Newport’s AOH joined the Pipe & Drum band for a scheduled appearance at O’Flanagan’s, a bar and restaurant on First Avenue, before retuning to the City-by-the-Sea.

More than 80 members of Newport’s Ancient Order of Hibernians marched in the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Wednesday, March 17. Photos by Andrea E. McHugh

After marching in the cold and rain the Saturday prior, picture-perfect

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The free, Iron John Events, planned monthly in partnership with the Newport Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center are offered to young men between the ages of 13 and 19.

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NEWPORT – With Easter right around the corner, we thought the Easter Bunny could probably use a little help in getting the word out on a few area egg hunts scheduled for the holiday weekend.

Whether your kids are expert egg hunters, or are, perhaps just starting out, there are plenty of Easter celebrations around town to you build family memories.

At the International Tennis Hall of Fame the Easter Bunny will hop right into the Hall of Fame for an Easter Egg Hunt through the Mu-seum. Easter Eggs and treats will be hidden throughout the Mu-seum and photographs with the Easter Bunny will be available. Kids of all ages welcome. Participants will be split into groups based on age. Hunts begin at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, rain or shine. Children 16 and under are free (for accompanying adults

This year’s Easter Egg hunt at the Tennis Hall of Fame children will be divided into groups based on age.

there is a $10 donation.) Reserva-tions requested, please call 849-3990 or e-mail programs@tennis-fame.com

The Newport Recreation De-partment will be sponsoring sev-eral Easter holiday activities on Sat-urday, April 3. The day begins with “Breakfast With The Easter Bunny.” The breakfast will be held at the Elks Lodge lower level from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The cost is $5 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, March 29 and can be done by calling the Recreation De-partment at 845-5800. (Please do not call the Elks Hall directly.)

An Easter Egg hunt for boys and girls ages 3-7 will begin at 10 a.m. sharp at Touro Park on Bellevue Avenue. There is no fee to partici-pate. Plastic eggs are collected and turned in for prize bags. For safety, Pelham Street between Bellevue Avenue and Touro Park West will

be closed to traffic between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For older youth, boys and girls ages 8-10, there will be a “Flash-light Egg Hunt” at Toppa football field (Freebody Park) beginning at 8 p.m. sharp. There is no fee to par-ticipate, but children must bring their own flashlight. For further information on any of the above activities, please call Newport Rec-reation at 845-5800.

The Preservation Society of Newport County also invites fami-lies to bring children to meet the Easter Bunny at Rosecliff, and enjoy an Easter brunch on Saturday, April 3. Reservations required by calling 847-1000, ext.140 or going online, www.newportmansions.org

Following the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, April 4 at Trinity Church, children of all ages are invited to join in an Easter Egg hunt. Call 846-0660 for information.

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of birds or animals on any part of Second or Third Beach or the wa-ters immediately adjacent thereto, including mooring areas.”

However, DEM challenged that the Middletown ordinance was preempted by state statutes be-cause it disrupts DEM’s scheme of animal population control through hunting.

Citing public safety, the court disagreed.

Primary to consideration was whether the municipality’s action had a significant effect on people outside of Middletown.

“The Court agrees with the Town that most of the hunters affected by the Ordinance probably are Middletown residents. Further-more, the effect of the Ordinance on out-of-towners is unlikely to be significant in light of the avail-ability of other hunting grounds, including over 40,000 acres of state-managed land available for hunting,” the decision reads.

It goes on: “Again, these are Town-owned beaches, and the Town operates the beaches. Own-ers of property are expected to have some control over the actions

of invitees to their property.”DEM brought an action against

both Middletown and the Town of Coventry back in October, but was subsequently denied.

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By Lynne Tungett

There is an old adage that, “A man’s home is his castle.” David DuBois, who portrays Count Drac-ula in the Island Moving Company performances at Belcourt Castle, seems so at ease with his carica-ture that the audience feels as if DuBois is truly at home.

Do you have a favorite scene? The whole production has been beautifully choreographed by Miki Ohlsen. But, if I had to choose one scene, I would say the opening, where Dracula is awakening from the coffin.

How long have you been with Island Moving Company (IMC)? I came on board full-time in the spring of 2007. But, my first experi-ence with the group was in 2006, I was living in Cambridge, Mass. at the time and I performed with them that summer.

Are you from New England? No, I grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. After high school, I re-ceived a scholarship to the Boston Conservatory; that’s what brought me to the area.

Was dancing for males ac-cepted when you were growing up? High schools in Florida have designated specialties; mine was a performing arts school. There were a lot of music and theater programs. I was very athletic and played sports, and dance became a really cool outlet for me.

How has dance impacted your life? It has taught me discipline. I was not always scholastically mo-tivated, shall we say, I was athletic, but dance has helped me in a posi-tive way.

What does it feel like before you go out on the dance floor? Do you get “butterflies?” Abso-lutely, I’ve been dancing now for about 12 years, but with each per-formance I want to do a great job, so I worry. I kind of say to myself, “1-2-3, here we go” — once I’m out there, the worry goes away — it’s an amazing experience.

Tell us about your best perfor-mance? I don’t think that I can sin-gle one out. The best performances are the ones you can’t remember. In Dracula, I’d say it’s the final pas de deux, the rough translation for that is dance or step for two, the culmination dance with Nina is intense, the music is intense, I just get lost in the movement.

Do you think Newport pub-lic schools promote the arts

enough? Four of us from IMC do a creative movement program with third graders. We teach basic con-cepts with three lessons. We have expanded the program to Middle-town, Portsmouth and Jamestown.

Future goals / dreams: That’s a question I ask myself a lot, where do I want to be in 10 years? It’s tough to know. I do you enjoy teaching; I believe that when you teach you learn.

SEE!DAVID DUBOIS AS DRACULA

WHEN: March 25-28WHERE: Belcourt CastleMORE INFO: 847-4470, www.islandmovingco.org

David DuBois, above, portrays Dracula in Island Moving Company’s contemporary interpretive ballet.

Classic DancesSee your favorite dance scenes from movies, Broadway shows and MTV videos, 2 p.m. $10, Jane Pickens Theater, 862-0190, www.jackiehendersondance.com

“Dracula”Two performances of Island Moving Company’s “Dracula” at Belcourt Castle, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., audience size very limited, tickets available through www.ArtTixRI.com or www.islandmovingco.org, 847-4470

Traditional Irish Music Session Live traditional Irish music hosted by A. O. Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright, 5-9 p.m., Fastnet Pub, One Broadway. 845-9311, www.fastnetpub.com

“Capitalism: A Love Story”Michael Moore’s documentary film about the global financial crisis presented by the Rhode Island Progressive League, 7 p.m., Firehouse Theater, $5 donation

MondayMarch 29

LNG Public ForumPanel discussion on the pros and cons, sponsored by the Alli-ance for Livable Newport, doors open at 6:30 p.m., forum begins at 7 p.m., Main Auditorium CCRI campus

TuesdayMarch 30

Broadway Business ExpoMerchants and businesses sur-rounding the Broadway area gather at the Fourth Annual Busi-ness Expo of the Off Broadway Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Café 200, Broadway and Gould Street, 864-0372

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March 24Newport Restaurant WeekThree-course lunch and din-ners, specially priced are offered at dozens of area restaurants throughout Newport, Aquidneck Island and Bristol, continues thru March 28, www.gonewportres-taurantweek.org

Great Decisions Lecture Series“The Global Financial Crisis,” presented by Dr. Mark Blyth, pro-fessor at Brown University, spon-sored by the Newport Council for International Visitors, 7 p.m., free, Newport Public Library, 847-5196, www.newportciv.org

ThursdayMarch 25

Inside Newport’s Oldest Mu-seum HouseStep back in time with a cos-tumed guide into the c.1697 Wanton Lyman Hazard House, the oldest museum house in Newport, 11:30 a.m., $5 per per-son, $3 for children under 12, tour departs from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, Thames Street, 841-8770

“Swing Into Spring”Annual fund-raising event to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, buffet dinner, dancing to James Mont-gomery Band, silent and live auc-tions, 6-11 p.m., $50 per person

in advance, Atlantic Beach Club, Middletown, www.mlkcenter.org

Shakespeare Enthusiasts“If It’s Thursdays, It Must be Shakespeare,” informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare works, 6 – 7 p.m., Redwood Library, free, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org

The Tournees FestivalNew French film, “The Girl Cut in Two,” a dark satirical comedy, by Claude Chabrol will screen, 7 p.m., O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, free and open to the public, 341-2327, www.salve.edu/frenchfilm/

The Count Returns!Interpretative performance of “Dracula” through dance and live music, with the audience mov-ing throughout the bold rooms of Belcourt Castle to watch the dancers of the Island Moving Co., 7:30 p.m., additional performanc-es Friday, Saturday and Sunday, audience size very limited, tickets available through www.ArtTixRI.com or www.islandmovingco.org, 847-4470

FridayMarch 26

Pirates and Scoundrels History Walking TourSee where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited and where criminals were put on trial and punished, 11:30 a.m., tour de-parts from the Brick Market Mu-seum & Shop, $12, 841-8770

Court Tennis TournamentUnique opportunity to view this historic, fast-paced sport, com-petition of the US National 60’s Singles and Doubles Court Tennis Tournament, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 849-6672

Viader Wine Dinner at The MooringWines will be paired with each se-lection of the four-course menu, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. din-ner, 846-2260, www.mooringres-taurant.com

“Dracula” GalaInterpretative performance of “Dracula” through dance and live music, with the audience mov-ing throughout the bold rooms of Belcourt Castle to watch the dancers of the Island Moving Co., 7:30 p.m., tickets $135, available through www.ArtTixRI.com or www.islandmovingco.org, 847-4470

Little Bits O’HumorNewport’s award-winning com-edy improv troupe will entertain you with limericks, leprechauns and laughs created on the spot, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equal-ity Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org

SaturdayMarch 27

Seal Watch CruiseOne-hour seal tours aboard “M/V Alletta Morris” goes around Rose Island Lighthouse for an edu-cational view of these seasonal marine visitors, 11 a.m. and noon, cruises depart from Bowen’s Ferry Landing, adults; $20, children 5-12; $15, 401-324-6020, www.savebay.org/seals

“Dracula”Two performances of Island Moving Company’s “Dracula” at Belcourt Castle, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., audience size very limited, tickets available through www.ArtTixRI.com or www.islandmovingco.org, 847-4470

“Two Brothers” Movie MatineeFamilies invited to watch this whimsical PG-rated film about two tiger cubs, 2:30 p.m., free, snacks provided, Newport Public Library, 847-8720, ext. 204

Lady Hibernian DinnerA corned beef and cabbage din-ner, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, will be served as part Irish Heritage Month, 6 p.m., St. Augustin’s Church, $15, 619-1058

Reggae FestProceeds to be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti and Chile Re-lief, 7-10 p.m., Jamestown Teen Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, $10 entrance fee

Common Fence Music SeriesAn evening of bluegrass music by the Claire Lynch Band, doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., Common Fence Point Com-munity Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, $20, 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org

SundayMarch 28

Seal Watch CruiseOne-hour seal tours aboard “M/V Alletta Morris” goes around Rose Island Lighthouse for an edu-cational view of these seasonal marine visitors, 11 a.m. and noon, cruises depart from Bowen’s Ferry Landing, adults; $20, children 5-12; $15, 401-324-6020, www.savebay.org/seals

Relay For Life Craft FairThe local American Cancer Soci-ety chapter hosts a craft fair fund-raiser, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Road, Middletown

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WednesdayMarch 31

Nickelodeon CartoonistAuthor and artist, Marc Tyler Nobleman, gives a presentation geared for children in grades 3-6 about cartoons and experiences as a writer, 3:30 p.m., free, New-port Public Library, 847-8720 x 204

Great Decisions Lecture Series“The U.S. – China Relations,” pre-sented by Dr. Toshi Yoshihara, Assoc. Professor at the Naval War College, sponsored by the Newport Council for International Visitors, 7 p.m., free, Newport Public Library, 847-5196, www.newportciv.org

Thursday April 1

Eight Bells Lecture“Theodore Roosevelt’s Naval Diplomacy” presented by CDR Henry J. Hendrix, USN, noon, Na-val War College, 841-2101

Especially for Kids

Beach Bounce Children’s play center for ages 2 to 10, Easton’s Beach Rotunda, Memorial Blvd., also available for private parties and group rentals, 845-5813, www.cityofnewport.com

Birds, Trails and MoreSeven miles of hiking trails in the 300-acre wildlife refuge, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 846-2577; www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

Save the BayExploration Center & AquariumThe facility features 14 tanks and exhibits showcasing some 150 species that call Narragansett Bay home, educators answer questions and guide activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays through April, Easton’s Beach, Memorial Blvd., $5 non-members, free for Save the Bay members and chil-dren 3 and under, 272-3540, ext. 133; www.savebay.org

Mansion,Museums &

Historic SitesBelcourt CastleA 60-room mansion built for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont in 1895, guided, candlelight and ghost tours offered, 5 p.m. ghost tour Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. candlelight tour Sundays, 657 Bellevue Ave., $15 adults, $10 se-niors, college students, reserva-tions suggested, 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com

International TennisHall of Fame & MuseumDiscover the history of tennis and its superstars through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., $11 adults, $9 seniors, military, students with ID, free for kids 16 and under, 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com

Museum of Newport HistoryExhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolu-tion and its emergence as a Gild-ed Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., gift shop and starting point for many of the Newport Historical Society’s walk-ing tours, 841-8770, www.new-porthistorical.org

National Museum of American IllustrationExhibiting original artworks by the greatest illustrators from the Golden Age of Illustration includ-ing Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Charles Dana Gibson, JC Leyen-decker Jessie Willcox Smith, Max-field $18 adults, $16 seniors, military, $12 students, $8 children 5 to 12; $100 VIP, 851-8949, ext. 18; www.americanillustration.org

Naval War College MuseumPermanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, handi-capped accessible, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, , 686 Cushing Rd., Newport, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; photo ID must be presented for all visitors 18 and older, 841-2101

Newport Art MuseumPermanent collection of con-temporary and historic works in the restored stick-style Griswold House, a National Historic Land-mark. Museum open 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, open most Monday holidays.76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 military, students with valid ID, free museum members, children under 5; admission by donation Saturdays, 848-8200,Prescott FarmFarm buildings, landscape from 18th century, restored 1812 wind-

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Summer Programs

June 14 – 18Basketball Clinic

June 21 – 25All Sports Camp

July 12 – 16Kiddie Camp

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July 19 – 23Kiddie Camp

August 2 – 6Outdoor Education

August 9 – 13Math Explorations in Children’s Literature

Academic Enrichment Camp

August 16 – 20Soccer Clinic

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mill, site of a significant Revolu-tionary War event, feed the ducks and geese at the pond, grounds open year round free of charge; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday to Satur-day, June to Sept.; guided tours of mill, $4 adults, free for under 12, 847-6230,newportrestoration.org

Preservation Society of NewportTake a journey back in time at one of America’s premier collections of historic house museums. Find a world of exceptional elegance in architecture, art, interior design and landscapes and explore 250 years of American history, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5 p.m. houses & grounds close; The Breakers is open daily; Marble House and The Elms open weekends and holidays, through April 2; The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave.; The Elms, 367 Bellevue Ave.; and Marble House, 596 Bel-levue Ave., $23 adults, $6 ages 6 to 17, The Breakers plus one other

property; $18 adults, $4.50 ages 6 to 17, 847-1000, www.newport-mansions.org

Redwood LibraryThe nation’s oldest library, built by architect Peter Harrison, circa 1748-1750, a National Historic Landmark, art gallery, sculpture and exhibits, including a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, tours 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, building open11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, free, donations always welcome, 847-0292; www.redwoodlibrary.org

Gallery Showings

DeBlois GalleryThrough March 26: “Step On It,” the annual multi-media Open

Show will feature local and re-gional artists with an interpreta-tion of the theme. The exhibi-tion will be judged and prizes awarded. WHERE: 138 Bellevue Ave.WHEN: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday to SundayMORE INFO: 846-8439, 846-5681, www.debloisgallery.com

Jamestown Arts CenterThrough March 29: “Collaboration 10” a group art installation of 12 inch square works of art reflecting the creative community.WHERE: 47 Conancius Ave., JamestownMORE INFO: 662-6163; www.jamestownartcenter.org

Newport Art MuseumThrough March 28: “Windows To Our Soul: Portraits in Charcoal” in the Wright Gallery.Through April 4: “Newportant People: Watercolors by William Heydt.Through May 24: Annual Mem-bers Juried Exhibition features an

exhibit of regional contemporary art in a multitude of media. Muse-um open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, open most Monday holidays76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 military, students with valid ID, free museum members, children under 5; admission by donation Saturdays, 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org

Art on the Wharf New show: April 1 – May 31. Four-teen new coastal paintings from fishing huts in Monhegan to a game of cricket in Sussex, by lo-cal British artist Anthony Gill. All paintings measure five by seven inches. Gallery hours are Fri. – Mon., noon - 5 p.m., or by ap-pointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 846-6858

Hunter GalleryNew show: March 25 – May 1.

“Inside Out: Sculpture, Drawings and Paintings,” by Susan Lyman. An opening reception with the artist, free and open to the public, will be Thursday, April 1, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hunter Gallery is located at St. George’s School, Middletown, 842-6679, www.the-huntergallery@stgeorges.edu

Sheldon Fine ArtNew show: Still-life paintings by local artist W.C. Nowell. Art-ist opening on Saturday, March 27 from noon-5 p.m. Gallery is open daily 9 – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Avenue, on historic Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

OngoingAdult Drawing ClassExplore the drawing process ei-ther for the first time, or with prior experience.WHERE: The Edward King House,

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Benefits Balls & Galas

March 25 “Swing Into Spring,” dinner and dancing to James Montgomery and the Uptown Horns, 6 – 11 p.m., Atlantic Beach Club, Middletown, benefiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 846-4828, www.mlkcenter.org

April 24 “A Stellar Past, A Brighter Future,” celebrating ten years of making a difference in the lives of children, fund-raiser for the Star Kids Schol-arship Program, Carnegie Abbey Club House, for more information

and to purchase tickets call, 477-3177 or visit starkidsprogram.org

April 25“Neighborhoods of Newport House Tour,” tour of five private estates in Newport organized by the Parents Association of St. Michael’s Country Day School, 849-5970

May 29“Holly House Fund-raiser,” to ben-efit Friends of Ballard Park, 6 – 8 p.m., Holly House, Newport, for more information and to purchase tickets call, 619-3377 or visit www.ballardpark.org

June 25-27The Newport Flower Show to be held at Rosecliff, all proceeds from the show benefit the historic landscape restoration efforts of the Preservation Society, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

COMMUNITYNAVY NEWSNational Security SymposiumA National Security Symposium, “The Shape of Things To Come” will be presented by the National Secu-rity Decision Making Department of San Mateo, CA. Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28 March. For more information please call Naval War College Foundation, 848-8301.

American Heroes Art Project FoundationThe “Lost Heroes Art Quilt” which is on a national exhibit tour will be on display at the Naval War College Museum from April 2 through April 13. The 5-foot by 15-foot quilt has a center section with 50 heroes rep-resenting each of the fifty states. Rhode Island is represented on the quilt by Lance Corporal Matthew

K. Serio, who entered the Marine Corps right out of high school. He died on April 5, 2004, in Fallujah. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 841-4052.

Gate ClosureBecause of a special exercise, the vehicular gates to the Newport Navy Base will be closed for a por-tion of the afternoon on Thursday, March 25. People are encouraged to avoid optional trips to the base on that afternoon

Welcome to New Businesses

New on the dining scene is Tallulah on Thames at 464 Thames Street. Co-owners Chef Jake Rojas and Kelly Anne Maurice are joined by Keith Maurice, her brother.

Ralph L. Sabetta, local horticultur-ist and garden designer, opened Mill Street Garden Shop at 154 Mill Street.

If you have a new business that you’d like to see featured, e-mail us

at news@newportthisweek.net

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