• Musical Salon: Romanticism and Musical Poetry

    Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

    We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home. This concert features the Sitkovetsky Trio performing a program centered on the Romantic era’s fusion of music and poetry, extending into the post-Romantic voice of Dmitri Shostakovich.

  • Merit Badge Watercolor Workshop with Downtown Designs

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join us for watercolor class where we will use for inspiration the original Merit Badge given to soldiers for excellent service during the American Revolution that Cato Vernon may have received .All levels. Beginner friendly.

  • Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.

  • Freedom Singing Circle with Kelly Robertson

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    In this special singing circle, we will sing songs from the American Revolution in honor of folks like Cato Vernon, who fought for personal and communal liberty.

  • Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.

  • Merit Badge Watercolor Workshop with Downtown Designs

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join us for watercolor class where we will use for inspiration the original Merit Badge given to soldiers for excellent service during the American Revolution that Cato Vernon may have received .All levels. Beginner friendly.

  • Artist Talk with Lois Harada

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join Lois Harada for an artist talk about her practice, recent projects and her work on encouraging a name change for the RI holiday Victory Day.

  • Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.

  • Words in Motion Printmaking Workshop with Lois Harada

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join artist Lois Harada for a drop-in hands-on workshop featuring moveable, wood type and a printing press. Participants will set a word using antique letters, add ink in their favorite color, then make a unique print. No experience necessary and appropriate for children with adult help.

  • Sewing Circles with Bob Dilworth

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    Join artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created by Lead Artist Dominique Sindayiganza that trace Cato’s footsteps, the piece will develop throughout the 7-week residency with Bob leading workshops on four Saturdays in October.

  • Freedom Singing Circle with Kelly Robertson

    The Vernon House 46 Clarke Street, Newport, United States

    In this special singing circle, we will sing songs from the American Revolution in honor of folks like Cato Vernon, who fought for personal and communal liberty.