Rhode Island Feeds

Presentation on The Whipple Family in RI by genealogist Barbara Carroll. North Gate, 1873 Louisquisset Pike.

Location: Lincoln, RI

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon River Cruise aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer. These 45-minute narrated tours depart on the hour from Central Falls. $10 adults, $8 seniors/children. Central Falls Landing, Broad Street & Madeira Ave

Location: Central Falls, RI

Regular Sunday public tours begin aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm and will continue through October 2010. These 45-minute tours are narrated by an experienced river guide and depart on the hour. The Explorer departs from the Central Falls Landing on Broad Street & Madeira Avenue in Central Falls Rhode Island courtesy of the City of Central Falls. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for senior 62 or older and children 12 and under. Reservations are highly recommended.

On the following dates, the tours are free courtesy of Citizens Bank, but there are no reservations and it's first come, first served.

· Sunday, June 27, 2010
· Sunday, July 25, 2010
· Sunday, August 29, 2010
· Sunday, September 26, 2010

The Blackstone Valley Explorer is also available for education programs, summer camps, senior groups and charters by reservation. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.

Regular public river tours are on Sundays (except for the last Sunday of the month -- see those dates for info on free tours sponsored by Citizens Bank), June through Columbus Day Weekend. The cost for our regular public tours are $10 adults, $8.00 for children 3-12 and Seniors 62+. Children infant-3 years are free.

Head to the Charlestown Breachway and take in some great birding while kayaking on one of the most spectacular saltwater ponds in southern Rhode Island. September is a great time to see migrating hawks, swallows and shorebirds along the coast. Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure. Please bring a warm jacket. Price includes equipment and guide. Pre-registration is required by September 1.

Charlestown Kayak Centre, 562 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI
Sunday, Sep 12, 2010, 11am – 1pm

Head to the Charlestown Breachway and take in some great birding while kayaking on one of the most spectacular saltwater ponds in southern Rhode Island. September is a great time to see migrating hawks, swallows and shorebirds along the coast. Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure. Please bring a warm jacket. Price includes equipment and guide. Pre-registration is required by September 1.

Over 70 art vendors and live music. Free Admission. Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd.

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Slater Mill 2010 Gallery Series highlights work in fiber arts and fine craft continuing the mission of the Mill's Jencks Education Center and Community Guild Studios and the Slater Mill collection. The Slater Mill Gallery is located at the Visitor Center, downtown Pawtucket.

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Swoop into Bristol for the largest celebration of raptors in New England. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls - the hunters of the avian world - will be featured in live flight presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Programs throughout the weekend include entertaining and educational activities for families.

A self-guided walking tour of private gardens in historic Newport, Rhode Island.

Purchase tickets "at the door" or save $5 per ticket by ordering in advance (June 1 for the Summer Tour and September 1 for the Fall Tour). Tour details to be posted.

* To Purchase Ticket(s) on the Day of the Tour
Tickets may be purchased for $25 at the Newport Visitors' Center at 23 America's Cup Avenue (cash or credit card), or at the main ticket office at 33 Washington Street (Summer Tour only) and Kingscote Mansion at 253 Bellevue Avenue (Fall Tour only) (cash, personal check and credit card accepted).

* To Purchase Ticket(s) in Advance --
SAVE $5
You may purchase tickets in advance by calling (401) 847-0514 or by clicking on the "Purchase Ticket" buttons below to order securely online. Order early and your tickets will be mailed to you.
* When You Arrive
Turn your ticket in at the ticket office desk at 33 Washington Street (Summer Tour only) and Kingscote Mansion at 253 Bellevue Avenue (Fall Tour only) and you will be given a program with a map and directions to each of the gardens. Your ticket will be honored for the purchaser on any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or just a late start.
To Purchase Ticket(s) in Advance -- SAVE $5
You may purchase tickets in advance by calling (401) 847-0514 or by clicking on the "Purchase Ticket" buttons below to order securely online. Order early and your tickets will be mailed to you.

When You Arrive
Turn your ticket in at the ticket office desk at 33 Washington Street (Spring Tour only) and Kingscote Mansion at 253 Bellevue Avenue (Fall Tour only) and you will be given a program with a map and directions to each of the gardens. Your ticket will be honored for the purchaser on any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or just a late start. Questions? Please visit our FAQs page: www.secretgardentours.org…

From the streets of Providence, birds perched high on downtown architecture may look like ordinary pigeons, but a keen eye and powerful lens bring the rare peregrine falcons into view. For over ten years, the fastest animal on the planet has patrolled the downtown skyline, protecting their territory and successfully rearing over 30 chicks. But the falcons are not the only raptors in town! in colder months various red-tailed hawks can be spotted. Contrary to urban legend, these birds of prey are not brought in by the local government to rid the city of vermin -- they are completely wild and reclaiming their territory. Peter Green is a photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence (www.providenceraptors.com). He walks the city, documenting urban wildlife from nesting robins to busy muskrats. His favorite subjects of all are the regal, powerful raptors who seem out-of-place yet perfectly-at-home amongst the bricks and concrete. Peter's show will run from September 5th through October 12th . Free with admission.

Beginning on Sunday, April 26th, the Garden Guys will be heard on 96.9, WTKK, Boston's Talk Evolution. The show will air from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Affiliate stations are: WXLM, WBSM.WZSM, WADK.

The program can be heard live stream from your computer at www.garden-guys.com and click on the 'Radio Show' tab.

Ed note: can't find frequency for WZSM... doublechecking....

Various artistic films, various locations in Pawtucket. Tickets $10.00

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Scathingly funny, with a thrilling who-dunit at its core, Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama exposes a dog-eat-dog world in which small-time real-estate brokers vie for the hot leads at a Chicago firm selling shoddy properties.

Location: Pawtucket, RI

ronnie & the Satellites kick off at 4:00 pm followed by RI Philharmonic at 5:30 pm and fireworks at dusk. Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd

Location: Pawtucket, RI