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As a leader in the preservation of early American architecture, NRF supports research and education in areas directly related to its collections and issues of critical concern to the field of historic preservation.
Visit Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds. Open late March to November.
The Vernon House is a site for expansive story-telling, contemporary dialogue, and preservation trades skill-building.
Newport Restoration Foundation holds one of the largest collections of period architecture owned by a single organization anywhere in the United States.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Tuesday 8/24 performances of IN THE WAVES have been cancelled. Please join us Wednesday 8/25 at 3 + 4 PM for the next set of scheduled performances.
IN THE WAVES, created by Melissa McGill and curated by Dodie Kazanjian, is a series of live free public art performances this August on the grounds of Rough Point Museum. This inclusive movement based artwork evokes the urgency of rising sea levels and a rapidly changing climate. IN THE WAVES aims to create and uplift community through a shared meaningful experience about these environmental themes that affect us collectively.
Performances are scheduled to occur at 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Registration includes admission to the Grounds & Gardens at Rough Point.
IN THE WAVES is created by artist Melissa McGill, producer and dramaturg Melanie George, and choreographer Davalois Fearon. The project is a collaboration between Art & Newport and Newport Restoration Foundation’s Keeping History Above Water initiative. Visitors invited to interact with the artist, choreographer, and ensemble between performances.
No performances during rain or high winds—cancellations/updates will be posted on NRF website and Veevart.
For more information: www.artandnewport.org, www.newportrestoration.org, www.melissamcgillartist.com
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RAIN UPDATE: The 8/19 performances of IN THE WAVES have been cancelled due to rain and high winds. Please join us tomorrow 8/20 at 3 + 4 PM for the next set of scheduled performances.
Join us for our monthly outdoor art performance series on the grounds of Rough Point.
In August, the Kaiholunuie Polynesian Dance Company brings the Pacific to the Atlantic with a performance from the grounds of Rough Point.
Visitors can lounge on the grass amongst the blooms in the Formal Garden, or bring blankets, chairs, or pillows to relax. Doors open at 6:00pm, performance begins at 6:30pm.
This event is sold out. Thank you for your interest!
Grab a picnic basket and blanket, and take in the ocean breezes while the Leon Lee Dorsey Quartet jams on the Rough Point terrace.
Rain date July 16.
Leon Lee Dorsey
The Rhode Island Black Storytellers take the stage at Rough Point for a series of independence-themed stories set to music.
Due to the impending rain, we will be moving the performance inside to the Great Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm, performance begins at 6:30pm.
You’re invited virtually to Rough Point for a special jazz concert! In Doris Duke’s lifetime, music often filled the halls of her Newport home, and NRF is excited to bring jazz music back into the house for this filmed performance featuring Leon Lee Dorsey, Greg Skaff, and Mike Clark playing interpretations of tunes by jazz titan Thelonious Monk. Their album, MonkTime, is available now from Jazz Avenue 1 Records.
No registration necessary. This video program will be available for viewing on YouTube after its completion.
Click here to join the event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wle0E4Xr9oM
We hope you will consider supporting NRF’s free online educational programming by making a donation. Please click here to give today.
In June, Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate, Tina Cane, brings her poetry to Rough Point for a reading from her recently published works.
Visitors can lounge on the grass amongst the blooms in the Formal Garden, or bring blankets, chairs, or pillows to relax. Grounds open at 6:00pm, performance begins at 6:30pm.
