ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

Belcourt Castle Tour
10:00AM to 4:00PM • BELCOURT CASTLE, BELLEVUE AVENUE Come visit the "summer cottage" Commodore Perry's grandson Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. The 17th Century Japanese suit of armor presented to the Commodore by the Emperor of Japan is on display as well as gorgeous Oriental textiles including magnificent wedding kimonos. Admission: $15 Adults/ $10 Seniors & College Students/ $7 students age 13-18/ $5 Children. Present a Black Ships brochure and receive $2 off. Belcourt Castle is located 2 miles south of Memorial Boulevard at 657 Bellevue Avenue. For more information call (401) 846-0669 or visit www.belcourtcastle.com. Regular guided tours from 10:00am - 4:00pm daily.

Mountains and Rivers: Scenic Views from Japan
10:00AM to 5:00PM • RISD MUSEUM • 224 BENEFIT ST., PROVIDENCE Beginning in the early 19th century, landscape evolved into a popular theme in Japanese printmaking. This subject matter, drawn from older painting traditions, was transferred to the medium of woodblock printing, where richer, more innovative thematic content appeared. This exhibition will highlight depictions of famous places (meisho), including selections from the Museum's complete set of Hiroshige's Tykaidy; (Eastern Sea Route) prints and Hokusai's series of the "Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji."

Exhibition of Japanese artifacts
10:00AM to 4:00PM • BELCOURT CASTLE, BELLEVUE AVENUE
The free exhibition features a Samurai suit of Armor given by the Emperor of Japan to Commodore Perry. The 17th century suit is made of hand-decorated lacquered iron fastened together by finely braided silk. Also on display are beautiful Japanese furniture, porcelains, and Oriental textiles including magnificent wedding kimonos (uchikake) . The exhibition is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm.

Oriental Arts
103 SWINBURNE ROW • BRICK MARKET • DAILY Present a Black Ships brochure for 15% discount on tea and sake sets throughout the festival

Newport Tokyo House
11:30AM to 3:00PM • 6 EQUALITY PARK PLACE Black Ships Festival Bento Box Special. Come and enjoy a traditional Bento Box and receive a complimentary designer pair of unique chopsticks . $9.95

Commodore Perry Silver Collection
MUSEUM OF NEWPORT HISTORY • BRICK MARKET A portion of the silver service given to Commodore Perry by Merchants of the City of New York.

The Accidental Artist
516 THAMES ST. Come in and paint your own sushi platter, chopstick bowl or sake cup. Present a Black Ships brochure and receive $5.00 off your total purchase. (401) 848-2501.

Open Kite Fly
SUNDAY • BRENTON STATE PARK
Bring your kite, join in the fun, or just watch.

Japanese Food
The following restaurants offer Japanese food or Japanese style specials during the Festival: Newport Tokyo House • Sea Shai • Sea Shai Hibachi Garden • Summer Sushi Bar (Clarke Cook House) • Sumo Sushi • Sushi-Go!• Sakura

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