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2010 Newport Winter Festival Schedule.
Monday, February 15
Refer to "On-Going Activities"
for Additional Daily Events
Note: Children/Family Events are Denoted with a 
Winter Festival Special Check out the Helicopter Ride special from BirdsEye Helicopters. Festival 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-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-4pm - 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, 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, 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.
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
11am - Newport Art Museum Guided Tour 76 Bellevue Avenue (401) 848-8200 Discount with button
11am to 2pm - Colony House Tour View the landmark Colony House, built in 1739 to house R.I. government meetings. The main floor is open for free viewing. Guided tours are offered of the upstairs legislative chambers. Washington Square. $5 a person/ $4 w/Newport Winter Festival button. (401) 841-8770.
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
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.
11-5pm - 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
11:30am-4pm - Children's Fair Marriott Ballroom Presented by Radio Disney AM550. Bring your kids for this fun filled day of activities, face painting, music, balloon making and much, much more! Limited vendor space available, for information call (401) 847-7666. Refreshments available. Admission: Adults & Children $7/$4 w/button. Highlights include:
11:30am-3:30pm - Radio Disney AM550 presents games and activities that rock!
12pm - "Garbage is My Bag" A Highly Educational, Hilariously Entertaining Show about Recycling. An Award Winning Performance by Jack Golden who delves into a mountain of trash and an even bigger bag of vaudeville and circus tricks to educate and entertain!
1:15pm - Rainforest Reptiles Live Show! Live fun and educational presentation with a boa constrictor, alligator and more!
1:30-3pm - Fire Engine Tour & Safety Lesson Hosted by Newport Fire Dept. Free.
2:15 - "Garbage is My Bag" A Highly Educational, Hilariously Entertaining Show about Recycling. An Award Winning Performance by Jack Golden who delves into a mountain of trash and an even bigger bag of vaudeville and circus tricks to educate and entertain!
3pm - Radio Disney Party Patrol
Ongoing Activities include:
Face Painting
Ron Sargent & Twister remarkable balloon artist
Arts & Crafts
Rainforest Reptile Display Turtles, snakes & more
Plus: "Just for Fun" will have Spin Art, Sand Art, & A Moonwalk, Bouncer and More.
11:30am - Pirates & Scoundrels Walking Tour See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited, and where criminals were put on trial and punished. Find out why this colony was sometimes known as "Rouge's Island" on this 75 minute walking tour. 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
12pm & 1pm - 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.
12-2pm - Touro 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.
12am-3pm - Drawing Contest International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Choose your favorite object in our galleries and draw it. Sketch paper and pencils provided. Drawings will be hung in our USTA Wing for remaining days of the Winter Festival. Winners receive a Hall of Fame tee shirt. Ages 4-16. Free w/Museum admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off admission w/button.
12-3pm - Tennis-themed Craft - International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 Bellevue Avenue. (401)849-3990 www.tennisfame.com. Come to the ITHF and create a tennis-themed craft to take home. Possibilities include key chains, "Build Your Perfect Tennis Player," or "Tennis Ball Critters." Free w/Museum admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2.00 off admission rates w/button.
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.
1pm - 2pm - Children's Activity at the Colony House Meet a historical interpreter portraying Polly Wanton, a young woman who lived in Newport during the Revolutionary War. Polly will discuss winter life, including daily tasks and fashion. Children can make an 18th century-style cap or tricorn hat to take home. $3 per child / $2 with a Newport Winter Festival button. Washington Square (401) 841-8770.
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 - 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 - 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. Discounts with button. (401) 847-3777.
2pm-3pm- Create an outfit using recycled materials- Wabi Sabi Way. Call to register. $10 adult $2 Child $2 off w/button (401) 849-3211
5-10pm - Family Night Rhino Bar & Grille, 337 Thames St. Wine Tasting/ Nintendo Wii. Parents sample 4 different kinds of wine made by JLohr. Free Nintendo Wii Play for kids w/button. M&M Sundaes, $3 with button, $5 without. No Reservations; First come first serve. (401) 846-0707
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.
7pm - Matt Roberts Comedy Magic Show - Jane Pickens Theatre & Event Center 49 Touro Street $10 or $9 with button (401) 846-5474
7:00pm - Beginner Dance Lessons East Bay Ballroom, 15 Fenner Ave. Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Country dance lessons. $15/$10 w/button. For more information call (401) 849-5678.
9pm - Trivia Contest Gas Lamp Grille, 206 Thames Street. Test your knowledge against other teams to win great prizes. Food & Drink Specials all night. (401) 845-9300
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