March is Irish Heritage Month in Newport

The Parade Date for the 55th Annual Parade is Saturday March 12, 2011. It will leave City Hall at 11:00am.

Following their annual tradition, the St. Patrick's Parade Committee has announced the 2011 Grand Marshal to be Ray Lynch Jr. Once again their honor is being bestowed on a Hibernian brother. Ray is a third generation member of our division. He is also a member of the AOH Pipes & Drums. Ray is a teacher at Cluny School. Congratulations Ray!

Click here for more information on the parade and the 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Family Celebration.
Lunch at Hibernian Hall
Looking for a nice place to dine? We are open to the public for lunch at the hall every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and holiday Mondays. Alan and his crew are available to cater other events at the hall.

www.newportirish.com

Happy New Year!

And don't forget to join the Polar Bears on First Beach this year!
The plunge starts at noon.

See you on the Beach!

A Weekend of Coaching

Authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses will return to Newport from August 20-23, 2009, in the triennial renewal of a Weekend of Coaching. The public will enjoy free viewing of the colorful and historic coaches every day, as they drive through the streets of Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions, celebrating and preserving a century-old sporting tradition. Approximately a dozen coaching teams will come to Newport from around the country

I love this weekend in Newport !

Lets go fly a kite!

The Newport Kite Festival will create a soaring, swirling kaleidoscope of color over Brenton Point
July 11+12. 2009
10;00 am to 5:00 pm

Inspiration... Rosecliff's Newport Flower Show

I went to cover the opening of The Newport Flower show.
This is always a wonderful event~ So many great ideas for weddings and gardens.
Above the charming Philip F. Pelletier Director of Special Events and on top a performer from TEN31 Productions
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Come practice your first dance at The Island Moving Co.'s Gala

Join Alex Donner at Doris Duke's Rough Point for Island Moving Co.'s spectacular fundraising event. Enjoy the stunning setting, fabulous food and dance the night away with the Mr. Donner's Orchestra!
Auction proceeds enable Island Moving Co. to continue its important mission of presenting world-class dance and touching the lives of children through the company's critically acclaimed educational programs.
Saturday, June 27, 2009 ~ 6:30pm-Midnight
Rough Point ~ 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
$250 ~ Full evening; $75 ~ After Dinner Dancing (9:00pm-Midnight)
Space is limited! Please RSVP to Island Moving Co. at 401-847-4470

At Rosecliff The Newport Flower Show

The 2009 Newport Flower Show offers guests opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the new Gardeners' Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops. You'll find that there are many choices as you select which ticket or package offers you the best opportunity to fully enjoy all the hues of Glorious Green, The Natural Path. June 27th and June 28 at Rosecliff
Its a great show and a must if you are going to be in town!
http://www.newportmansions.org/page4702.cfm

Newport's Winter Festival

February 13-22 2009
With over one hundred and fifty individual events, this Festival has become "New England's largest winter extravaganza." Alive with sparkle and excitement, the Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, music, and entertainment, with fun for all ages. Sand sculptures, a Chili Cook-Off, city-wide Scavenger Hunt, and an Ice Sculpting Competition, a Children's Fair, and a Pizza Cook-Off are just some of the many colorful and exciting events that will captivate you.