Community Events

On this page is a listing of Community Events that may be of interest to the general public or to Master Gardeners. The information is arranged alphabetically by sponsor rather than chronologically. MGA Members may view all of these events by date in the Calendar.

Master Gardener Information Kiosk
Throughout the year and around the state, URI Master Gardeners visit a number of communities to answer gardening questions. Check to see where we'll be next. But, if you have a pressing question you can call the toll-free (in RI only) Hotline at 1-800-448-1011 (Open March 1 – October 30, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday –Thursday). Trained URI Master Gardeners are eager to help you with any gardening problem or question. You can also send us an email with your question.

Blithewold Spring and Summer Programs

Garden Soirées: Wine & Music at Blithewold
Wednesdays, June – September
5:00 p.m. – Dusk
Single soirée: $25 per person/$35 per couple. Package of four soirées: $60 per person/$100 per couple. Blithewold Members Package of Four: $50 per individual / $80 per couple

Upon arrival, please check in at the Visitor's Center. Enjoy wine, music, and flowers at Blithewold. As the boats race by savor warm afternoon breezes and leisurely explore each garden at its peak. Take a sojourn from the mundane and indulge yourself; each soirée showcases wines from a different geographic region, music by local musicians, local food and spectacular scenery. Enjoy the company of old friends and new, chat with staff horticulturists, stroll the grounds, and bring a picnic dinner to celebrate the season with us in high style.
North Garden Soirée II
Wednesday, August 20
New Zealand wine; Folk and Celtic music by Barnacle.
Display Garden Soirée
Wednesday, September 10
Oregon Wine; Mark and Beverly Davis Guitar Duo. The Display Garden is contagious with energy and new ideas; a flurry of discovery and wonderment accompany its peak explosion of color, texture, and scent.      
In the event of rain, the soiree will be held indoors and you will be contacted by phone. Please bring picnic blankets or chairs. Soirées sell out quickly: register in advance for an individual soirée or all four. Price includes 2 glasses of wine per person.
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Newport Restoration Foundation Workshops

Gallery Night at Rough Point
Second Thursday of every month, April – October
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $10
Interested in just seeing the 2008 special exhibit Zoo in the House: Animals in the Doris Duke Art Collection?  Join us for our first Gallery Night on April 10.  Enjoy an opportunity to tour the exhibition at your own pace. Study beautiful objects such as a Tang dynasty earthenware horse and camel, a bronze lion by Barye, a painting by Julien Dupre, and several Audubon prints. No house tours are available on gallery night.  Read more about the exhibit at http://www.newportrestoration.com/roughPOINT/rough.html
Location: Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
Tickets sold at the door; no reservations needed.
Questions?  Call 401-849-7300.
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