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2010 Newport Winter Festival Schedule.
Sunday, February 14
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for Additional Daily Events
Note: Children/Family Events are Denoted with a 
Valentine's Special Check out the Helicopter Ride special from BirdsEye Helicopters. Valentines special $125 per couple includes the ride of your life and a wine tasting at Newport Vineyards. Call 401-843-8687 for more info.
10am-4pm - International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum 194 Bellevue Ave.; A variety of activities for the whole family including scavenger hunts through the Museum, Wii Tennis, and QuickStart Tennis- a game designed to educate and excite youngsters about playing tennis. Save 15% in the Tennis Hall of Fame retail stores. $2 off admission w/ button.
10am-4:00pm - Save The Bay Exploration Center Aquarium 175 Memorial Blvd., Easton's Beach Rotunda. The Save The Bay Exploration Center is an interactive marine science-learning center that offers hands-on lessons and activities for families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay and its inhabitants. Live exhibits include a 14 ft. touch tank, microscope station, arts and crafts area and beach walks. Get up close and personal with over 350 critters found in Narragansett Bay waters. Admission $5 or $4 w/button, 3 and under Free. (401) 324-6020.
10am-4pm - Newport Mansion Tours The Breakers, 44 Ochre Pt. Ave., The Elms 367 Bellevue Ave., and Marble House are open for tours. Winter Passport ticket for admission to all 3 houses $28 for adults. $1 off adult admission with button. Children under 18 free when accompanied by an adult with a button. (401) 847-1000
10am, 12pm & 2pm - Newport Equestrian Academy Beach Trail Rides 287 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. 2 hour group ride $85/$75 per person w/button. 1 ½-hour group ride $75/$65 per person w/button. Must call for reservations. (401) 848-5440.
10:30am - Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and ruin, struggles for religious liberty, and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport's diverse people on a 75 minute walking tour through Colonial Newport. Tour begins at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. $12 a person/ $10 w/Newport Winter Festival button. Weather permitting; space is limited. (401) 841-8770
10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm - Old Colony/Newport Railroad Newport depot, 19 America's Cup Ave. Remember the days of old and travel along the scenic tracks of Aquidneck Island. Adults $7.50/$6 w/button, Children $5/$4 w/button, First Class $11/$9 w/button.
11am & 12pm - Seal Watches Join the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation and Save The Bay aboard M/V Aletta Morris for a 1-hr. cruise around Rose Island to observe the seals that haul-out near her rocky shores. Boat is partially enclosed, but can be chilly so dress warmly! Binoculars and expert guides provided. Reservations strongly recommended. Contact Save the Bay's Exploration Center at (401) 324-6020 or e-mail us at sealtours@savebay.org. For more information, visit us online at www.newportseals.org. Boat departs from Bowen's Ferry Landing. Cost: $20 adult & $15 kids/seniors, $3 off w/button. Times vary daily due to low tide.
11am-3pm - Make Your Own Perfume Newport Aromatherapy/Fireworks Gallery, Natural Pharmacy, 127 Bellevue Avenue. Learn to make your own perfume…Great weekday activity! Customized for adults with individual attention for children too! $5/$3 w/button. (401) 846-1101.
11:30am-4:00pm- Children's Fair Newport Mariott Presented by The Newport Daily News. Bring your kids for this fun filled day of activities including face painting, balloon creations, arts & crafts, reptiles and much more! Don't miss the great music and continuous live entertainment. Refreshments available. Limited vendor space available, for information call (401) 847-7666. Admission: Adults & Kids $7/$4 w/button. Special highlights include:
12pm The Lucky Show an amazing show filled with magic, high energy juggling and comedy.
12 -2pm Miss Teen RI Special Guest Appearance by Miss Teen RI Jena Ribero.
1pm Rainforest Reptile Show
2pm Children's Sing-Along John Nelson's unique performance of fresh, exciting, and original songs. Dance and sing along with fun and interactive music. An extremely entertaining show!
3pm The Lucky Show an amazing show filled with magic, high energy juggling and comedy.
Ongoing Activities include: Face Painting, Remarkable balloon artists: Ron Sargent & Twister, Arts & Crafts and more. Rainforest Reptile Display featuring turtles, snakes & more. Plus " Just for Fun" will have Spin Art, Sand Art, & a Moonwalk, Bouncer and more!
11am-2:30pm/3-6pm/6:30-9:30pm - Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center Enjoy skating with children, family or friends at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center. Twice the size of Rockefeller Center, the rink offers enough ice for beginner, intermediate, and novice skaters alike. $2 discount w/button on one session of skating. Weather Permitting. (401) 846-3018
11-5pm - Paint Your Own Pottery Studio Accidental Artist, 516 Thames St. Pick out pottery to paint and make your own! $7 per person or $ 5 per person with a group of 2 or more. $5 off order off w/button. (401) 848-2501
12pm - Winter Swimming Easton's Beach. Join the Newport Polar Bears for a dip in the cold (brrr!) Atlantic Ocean. Free. www.newportpolarbears.bravehost.com
12-2pm - Tour Synagogue Tours 72 Touro Street. Virtually unaltered since its dedication in 1763, Touro is the oldest synagogue in the United States. It is an architectural masterpiece and international symbol of freedom of conscience. Touro is a must see destination on any visit to Newport. Donations accepted. www.tourosynagogue.org (401) 847-4794.
12-4:30pm WINEterfest Wine Tasting & Outside Ice Wine Bar- Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown. Chase away winter's chill and have a tasty thrill at Newport Vineyards. Check out the outside "Ice Wine" bar. Wine tasting, cheese, chocolate and spreadable edibles offered from local gourmet purveyors. (401) 848-5161.
12-5pm - Mother Daughter Makeovers Daily Cosmetic Cosmos, 387 Thames St. 50% discount w/button. Makeup artists apply the newest shades of cosmetics to complement your skin and eye tones. Leave the shop gorgeous! See Ongoing Activities. (866) 4-COSMOS. $30/$15 w/button.
12-6pm Bloody Mary Sundays! Rhino Bar & Grille 337 Thames St. ½ price appetizers w/button (401) 846-0707
1pm Winter Fest Beach Polo presented by the Newport International Polo Series, Second Beach, Middletown. Spectators are encouraged to wittness the fast-paced contest and cheer on the teams. It promises to be exciting to see polo in the winter. Free. For information see website www.newportinternationalpolo.com
1 & 3pm - Winery Tour & Wine Tasting Newport Vineyards, 909 E. Main Rd., Middletown. Learn how to use your correct sensory evaluation of wine to maximize your enjoyment. $9 tour, tasting. $7 w/button.
1:30-2:30pm - Newport Seal Safari Enjoy a 1 hour narrated and guided seal tour of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor aboard the Patriot. Leaving from the Oldport Marine next to the Mooring Restaurant. Be ready to depart 15 minutes prior to departure time and bundle up. $16 Adult, $14 children (under 8). $2 off w/button (401) 847-9109.
2pm - Guided Museum & Grounds Tour- International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum 194 Bellevue Ave. Free w/Museum admission. $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off regular admission rates w/button. 15% off all purchases at the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Museum Store, and The Tennis Store w/button.
2pm - Tour Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. Located 5 miles from Newport. Enjoy samples of award winning, estate-grown wine from this 50-acre family farm now operating as a vineyard. Weather permitting. Tastings all day long. Discount with button (401) 847-3777.
3-7pm - Jazz with Mac Chrupcala and trio with guest artist - Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Road, Middletown. Come warm up in our Lounge and enjoy Jazz, Food, and Drinks with a 10% discount w/button. Admission to Jazz is free. (401) 847-2750
6pm - Champagne Candlelight Tour - Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. Enjoy Belcourt Castle's rich social history as told in the romantic atmosphere of candlelit rooms. Mrs. Harle Tinney, owner of Belcourt, often begins the tour w/a champagne toast to world peace. Tour is 1 hr. (401) 846-0669. Discount w/button.
9pm - Tropical Drink Contest at the Gas Lamp Grille, 206 Thames St. Come and compete for the best tropical drink or just enjoy sampling. Contestants will need to supply glassware and liquor. To compete contact (401) 845-9300.
Valentines Day 3 Course Dinner for Two Gas Lamp Grille 206 Thames Street.
$50 per couple The 3 courses include: Appetizer (share one) Calamari, Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Scallops wrapped in bacon, or Bruschetta. Entree (each choose one) Prime Rib, Shrimp & Sausage Ravioli, Maple Glazed Salmon w/ candied walnuts, Vegetable Lasagna, or Scallops Florentine. Dessert(share one) Brownie Sundae, Bread Pudding w/ice cream, Belgium Waffle Sundae w/ raspberry sauce. *2 free glasses of champagne per couple w/button. Reservations suggested. Seating will be on our cozy second floor, overlooking downtown Newport, unless otherwise requested. (401) 845-9300
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