Newport This Week

NEWPORT IRISH HERITAGE MONTH


 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the con­tributions to the community by individuals of Irish descent from the 1600s to the present, 12-4 p.m., 648 Thames St., newportir­ishhistory.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft Stop by the library and make themed craft, 2-5 p.m., Children’s Department at Newport Public Library, 401-847-8720, newportli­braryri.org.

Parade Day Eve Celebration “Party for a Purpose” features AOH Pipes & Drum and Men’s Singers, Sean Rivers Music and Justin Pomfret,4-9 p.m., dona­tions encouraged, Midtown Oyster Bar, 345 Thames St., spon­sored by What’sUpNewp.

“Big Daddy” Award Ceremony and Pre-Parade Party Honors IHOP Middletown, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Colum Cille Pipes & Drums and St. Edmunds Pipes and Drums, 6 p.m., free, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wel­lington Ave., newportirish.com.

Irish & Celtic Concert “Turas” features Bob Drouin, Josh Kane, Rob McConegh and Dean Robinson, cash bar, 7-9 p.m., $10-15, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, lindenplace.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Mass in Honor of St. Patrick & St. Brigid Given in memory of the de­ceased members of the Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberni­an, and of the former Newport Irish Heritage Association, 9 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Broadway & Mann Ave.

66th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade From City Hall to St. Augustin’s Church on Carroll Ave., dedicat­ed to the memory of Garrett M. “Gary” Loftus, Grand Marshal Robert “Rocky” Kempenaar II, 11 a.m., approx. run time 2 hours, rain or shine, newportirish.com.

Radio Coverage of Parade Broadcast live with Rick Kelly and Bobb Angel, around 11:30 a.m., 1540am or WADK.com.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center 12-4 p.m., See March 11.

Post-Parade Celebration Corned beef sandwiches and en­tertainment by the McMurphy’s and DJ Murph, cash bar, 12 p.m., $25, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., newportirish.com.

14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Family Celebration Alcohol-free, family-friendly event, bagpipers, Irish step dancers, pirates, face painters, magicians, and more, giveaways and prizes, 1-4 p.m., free, The Hut, 35 Golden Hill St., newportirish.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

“The Irish Hour” Listen to the best in tradition­al and contemporary Irish or Irish-influenced music hosted by Rick Kelly for over 25 years, 8-9 a.m., 1540AM WADK, rjkelly71@cox.net, wadk.com.

Mass in Honor of St. Patrick In memory of deceased members of the Ancient Order of Hiber­nians, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the victims of the Great Famine, 11 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard, stmarynew­port.org.

Fort Adams Tours Three one-hour guided tours of the historic Newport fort con­structed with Irish labor between 1824 and 1857, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., weather permitting, $15 for adults, $8 for children 6-17, children 5-and-under free, mention Irish Heritage Month for a $3 discount, fortadams.org.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center 12-4 p.m., See March 11.

Traditional Irish Music Sessions Live traditional Irish music hosted by A.O. Gutierrez, Tim May and Jack Wright, family-friendly, arrive early if you’d like a table, 6-9 p.m., The Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, thefastnetpub.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY!

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinners Dine in or take-out 4-8 p.m., live traditional music 6-8 p.m., $17, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center 12-4 p.m., See March 11.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Grab & Go Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinners Deadline for pick-up orders on Sat. March 26, See March 26 entry for details.

Fort Adams Tours 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., See March 13.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center 12-4 p.m., See March 11.

The High Kings Concert Irish ballad group comprised of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy, and Paul O’ Brien, 7:30 p.m., $49-59, Jane Pickens Theater Film & Event Center, 49 Touro St., 401-846-5474 or jane­pickens.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

“The Irish Hour” 8-9 a.m., See March 13.

Fort Adams Tours 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., See March 13.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center 12-4 p.m., See March 11.

Irish Cemetery Tour Guided tour of historic Saint Joseph Cemetery, locally known as Barney Street Cemetery, 12:30 p.m., also March 27, Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets, call Ann at 401-841-5493 or visit newportir­ishhistory.org for more info or to reserve.

Traditional Irish Music Sessions 6-9 p.m., See March 13.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Irish History Lecture Steve Marino presents The Life and Times of Patrick J. Boyle, Newport’s first Irish Mayor, part of 20th Annual Crowley lecture series, reception to follow with light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 6-7 p.m., $5 fee in-person only, hybrid, reservation required, Wayfinder Hotel, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., 401-841-5493, new­portirishhistory.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Fort Adams Tours 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., See March 13.

Grab and Go Dinner The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Annual corned beef and cabbage dinner and 50/50 raffle, $10 children, $25 adults, immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass to 6:30 p.m., call Deanna 401-847-7156 or email Kathryn k.brady06@yahoo.com to order before March 19, St. Augustin’s Church, 2 Eastnor Rd.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Fort Adams Tours 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., See March 13.

Historic Irish Cemetery Tour 12:30 p.m., See March 20.

Dancing at the Forty Steps Official closing event of the Newport Irish Heritage Month, demonstrations of traditional Irish set dancing, live traditional Irish music, singers, 3 p.m., free, weather permitting, Cliff Walk, east end of Narragansett Avenue, NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com.

Traditional Irish Music Sessions 6-9 p.m., See March 13.

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