The Newport Canine Couture Show

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

The Canine Couture Show returns this summer after a “paws” with a new style, but the same fun! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for a dog fashion show inspired by Doris Duke at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose and treats for all.
There will be pet-related vendors onsite to peruse and shop.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.

Quest: Puddingstone Festival II

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 Puddingstone founder and pianist Clemens Teufel and violinist Andrea Segar opening the program with Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor, The concert continues with Beethoven’s monumental “Archduke” Trio, performed by pianist Angela Kim, violinist Carla Kim, and cellist Raffi Poper Keizer.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.

Roam Around Rough Point

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

Bike/trolley/walk to Roam Around Rough Point!

We invite you to join us for a day of community fun and connection, listen to live music from Chelley Knight & the Dope Things presented by North End Entertainment, and enjoy the spectacular ocean views.

Bring your lawn blanket and/or chairs and your picnic supplies.  Del's Lemonade and local food vendors will be onsite.

This FREE community event is open to all.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.

NewportFILM At Rough Point

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

NewportFILM returns to Rough Point! Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately tells the story of the band Counting Crows. Through interviews and 90s footage, we see how they navigated sudden fame while staying true to their art.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.

A Dog’s Day Out

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

It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for our second annual Dog’s Day Out at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose, treats to enjoy, and a pet-tique market to peruse.

Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham

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 one of the world’s leading fingerstyle guitarists, Calum Graham. Join us for a summer evening of original music with this exceptional artist, plus a pre-concert dance performance featuring Deanna Gerde, dancer-in-residence Katie Moorhead, and a special surprise musical guest.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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

Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.