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BLACKSTONE VALLEY    top of listings

Black Hut Wildlife Management Area
Spring Lake Road
Burrillville, RI
Phone: 401-568-4300

This preserve covers 1,548 acres of forest, wetlands, and farmland. The area contains many observation points.



Blackstone River Bikeway State Park
Manchester Print Works Road
Lincoln, RI
Phone: 401-723-7892

Part of The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor on the banks of the Blackstone River, with canoeing, boating, a fishing area, and walking trails. The bikeway eventually will run 19 miles and connects with the East Bay Bike Path. There is about three miles of bike path developed.



Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
1 Depot Square
Woonsocket, RI
Phone: 401-762-0250

The information center for historic sites and activities in the Blackstone River Valley, which runs from Worcester, MA, to Providence. The region is considered the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, and is dotted with old mill villages, canals, and historic sites.



Buck Hill Management Areas
Buck Hill Road
Burrillville, RI

This wildlife management area offers observation of birds, fox, coyote, and others. Parts of the area are designed specifically for wildlife farming fields and food growth regions.



Durfee Hill Wildlife Management Area
Route 94
Glocester, RI

This wildlife area is home to both game and non-game wildlife, including deer, rabbits, muskrat, and coyote. Hunters will find wild turkey, pheasant, and more in season.



Florence Sutherland Fort and Richard Knight Fort Nature Refuge Audubon Society of Rhode Island North Smithfield RIFlorence Sutherland Fort and Richard Knight Fort Nature Refuge Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

The headwaters of the Woonasquatucket River rise is on the 235-acre woodland. Three small ponds and a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees provide diverse habitats for wildlife. Take I-295 to Exit 8B (Rte. 7 North). Follow Rte. 7 North; bear right on Providence Pike. Go across at light at Rtes. 5 and 104. Refuge is 1/2 mile on the left, the first left after the Primrose Fire Station.



Lincoln Woods State Park
2 Manchester Print Works Road
Lincoln, RI  02865
Phone: 401-723-7892

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Located between routes 146 and 123, Lincoln Woods State Park is A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, playing ball, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, or just relaxing under a shade tree. A new addition to the park is the Eastern Mountain Sports kayak school (800-310-4504).



Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Smithfield RIPowder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

This 120-acre refuge houses the Audubon Society of Rhode Island's headquarters. The refuge has fine stands of pines, a pond and a brook. The headquarters has a library. gift shop, teacher's resource center, and a bird-feeding station. From I-295 take Exit 7B onto Rte. 44 West. At fourth set of lights, turn left onto Rte. 5 (Sanderson Road). Turn left at second driveway into the parking lot.



BLOCK ISLAND    top of listings

Abrams Animal Farm
1 Spring Street
Block Island, RI  02807
Phone: 401-466-2421

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This outdoor facility, operated by the owners of 1661 Inn and Hotel Manisses, is a menagerie of exotic animals -- llamas, emus, sheep, goats, and ducks – that live next to the inn. Cost: Free. Open: Daily, dawn-dark.



Block Island Nature Conservancy
Block Island, RI

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Formed by glaciers nearly 10,000 years ago, Block Island features a diverse array of habitats. Maritime shrubland, beaches and open morainal grasslands support more than 40 state and federal rare or endangered species, including the globally endangered American burying beetle. Birds stop here while migrating in the spring and fall along the Atlantic Flyway. There are approximately 25 miles of walking trails on Block Island open to the public, free of charge. Places of interest on Block Island include Clay Head Preserve off Corn Neck Road, the Fresh Swamp Preserve, off Lakeside Drive, Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve, off Corn Neck Road, Nathan Mott Park off Center Road and Turnip Farm off Old Mill Road, and Rodman's Hollow, Black Rock Road off of Cooneymus Road.



Lewis-Dickens Farm - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Block Island RILewis-Dickens Farm - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Cooneymus Road
Block Island, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

Coastal grasslands set on the bluffs above the Atlantic provide habitat for raptors and passerines. Walk from entry on south side of Cooneymus Road near West Side Road intersection.



Mohegan Bluffs and Southeast Lighthouse
122 Mohegan Trail
Block Island, RI
Phone: 401-466-5009

On the southern end of the island, the bluffs rise 200 feet above the water and run along the coast for about three miles. It's the site of the Southeast Lighthouse, built in 1875. In season there are nature programs on the bluffs. Open July-September, 10 am-4 pm.



North Light
Corn Neck Road
Block Island, RI
Phone: 401-466-3200

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Built in 1867, this is the fourth lighthouse built on Sandy Point, where exposure to the elements and shifting sands make keeping a lighthouse in one piece difficult. The lighthouse is on the grounds of the National Wildlife Sanctuary, which contains hiking trails. No tower access. Public beach, saltwater fishing, bird watching. Lighthouse open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.



Rodman's Hollow
Block Island, RI

This glacial depression offers spectacular views of the ocean. In addition, this is the last remaining habitat of the Block Island meadow vole.



EAST BAY    top of listings

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Bristol RIAudubon Society of Rhode Island
Environmental Education Center
1401 Hope Street, Route 114

Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-245-7500

Stay in touch with the great outdoors

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The Audubon Environmental Education Center is a state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Look inside a 33-foot life size Right Whale, discover life in a tide pool, and observe Narragansett Bay’s marine life. The Center’s interactive exhibits feature local habitats. Situated on the 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge the Environmental Education Center has walking trails with a ¼ mile boardwalk that winds through fresh and saltwater marshes leading to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. The refuge is along the East Bay Bike Path allowing bikers and walkers access to the refuge’s natural beauty. The Center offers guided tours, nature walks, special family programs and much more throughout the year. The facility and trails are handicapped accessible.



Coggeshall Farm Museum
Off Route 114
Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-253-9062

Open: October-March, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; for self-guided tours; April-September, Tuesday –Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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This is a 35-acre colonial farm, established in 1750. The museum features rare breeds of livestock, a barn, cooling house, blacksmith, and springhouse. Cost: Adults, $3; children, $2.



Colt State Park
Route 14
Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-253-7482

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This is a 464-acre state park on the shore of Narragansett Bay, with four miles of hiking and biking trails, gardens, 10 playing fields, and six picnic groves. Fishing, concerts, and naturalist programs offered in season. Open year-round.



Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Tower Street, off Route 136
Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-253-8388

Open: June-August, Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; September-May, Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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A part of Brown University, this museum focuses on the arts and culture of Native American, African, Southeast Asian, and Oceanic societies throughout history.



Prudence and Patience Islands Wildlife Management Area
Narragansett Bay
Bristol, RI

While smaller areas are part of both parks listed above, Prudence and Patience Islands are a refuge for a wide variety of bird and mammal species. Prudence Island is known for its popularity for migrating birds and presents excellent opportunities for bird watching. Ticks are plentiful on these islands so use insect repellant and dress accordingly. Accessible only by boat.



Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Warren RITouisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Touisset Road
Warren, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

These 66-acres are a fine example of salt marsh and bordering upland field and wooded habitat. A trail from the Touisset Fire Station on Touisset Road leads through fields to the Kickemuit River. Take I-195 East to Rte in North Swansea. Take Rte. 136 South to Rte. 103 (Child Street) in Warren. Go left (east) on Rte. 103 to Long Road. Go right onto Long Road and follow to end at Barton Avenue. Go left on Barton Avenue then t take first right onto Touisset Road. Follow it south to the next sharp left corner at fire station. Turn right into parking lot area and park at the westernmost edge of parking lot.



Watchamocket Cove
East Providence, RI  02914

Another area bird-watching site, ideal for winter spotting of gulls and widgeons.



NEWPORT    top of listings

Dutch Island Wildlife Management Avenue
Newport, RI

This island's 94 acres of scrub and forest provide an opportunity to observe the coastal ecosystem. Several species of waterbirds, shorebirds, and wading birds can be found there. Access to the island by boat only.



Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Tiverton RIEmilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Seapowet Avenue
Tiverton, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

A 50-acre parcel of woods and salt marsh with a nature center and fine views of the Sakonnet River. The refuge has blinds for observing and photographing nature. From Providence take I-195 East to Rte. 24 South (in Fall River, MA). Travel Rte. 24 South to the Rte. 77 South exit. Follow RTE.77 South to Seapowet Avenue. Turn right onto Seapowet Avenue and continue down the hill to the refuge parking lot on the right.



Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill Road
Jamestown, RI
Phone: 401-423-1771

Set on Narragansett Bay, the park is a popular spot for scuba diving. Offering spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, Fort Wetherill is popular for watching Tall Ship events and sailing races. Open year-round.



Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Cory's Lane off Route 114
Portsmouth, RI  02871
Phone: 401-847-1000

Hours: May 24 – October 12, 2008, open daily at 10 a.m.; last tour admission at 5 p.m.; close at 6 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

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The gardens have more than six dozen trees and shrubs, immaculately groomed and sculpted, some in the shape of animals. Also features fruit trees, flower beds, and a rose arbor. The gardens are the site of a Victorian toy museum



Heritage Foundation of Rhode Island Park
Prudence Island
Narragansett Bay, RI

Natural parkland set on 475 acres, featuring hiking trails, excellent bird-watching, and natural photography spots. The entrance to the property is on Broadway, which is in the center of Prudence Island.



Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary
Prudence Island
Portsmouth, RI
Phone: 401-683-6780

National environmental preserve with a self-guided hiking trail and guided nature walks. The park has a picnic area, swimming, and boating areas. Accessible through a ferry from Bristol, RI. Open dawn to dusk, Memorial Day-Labor Day.



Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-846-2577

This 450-acre refuge includes several wildlife habitats and seven miles of trails. The site also houses an on-site museum, educational area, and small gift shop. Spring and fall bird walks are held. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily, 9 am-5 pm.



Purgatory Chasm
Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-847-7565

A geological phenomenon caused by a thin crack in the ledges on the east side of Easton Point. The fissure has formed over the centuries due to erosion from the sea.



Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Sachuest Point Road
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-364-9124

Very near to Newport, this national site is a haven for many types of shore birds, and very popular with Southern New England bird watchers.



Sakonnet Point
Little Compton, RI

Sakonnet Point is an ideal location for bird watching. The Sakonnet Point Lighthouse can be seen from the beach at the point, but is not open to the public.



Sapowet Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Puncatest Road
Tiverton, RI

This typical coastline habitat is home to several species of game birds and is stocked with ring-necked pheasant. The area also supports a wide variety of songbirds, shore birds, and wading birds. Great spots for bird watching.



Tunipis Pond
Little Compton, RI

Another good bird watching spot, particularly for the wide variety of duck species that collect there.



Watson Farm
455 North Road
Jamestown, RI
Phone: 401-423-0005

Started in 1796, this working farm is set on 265 acres and features cattle, sheep, horses, chickens, and a garden. Trails and self-guided tours take visitors on a trip through the history and seasonal cycles of the farm. School programs and demonstrations are available. Open seasonally.



PROVIDENCE/WARWICK    top of listings

Dame Farm
29 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI
Phone: 401-949-3657

This working farm was built in 1789, and now contains an exhibit of farm equipment from the 18th and 19th centuries. A marked hiking and nature trail can be found on the site.



Goddard Memorial State Park
345 Ives Road
Warwick, RI  02818
Phone: 401-884-2010

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This state park was acquired by the state and converted from a private estate in 1927. Visitors to the park will find a beach, horse and walking trails, forest areas, a nine-hole golf course, picnic and grilling areas, and a performing arts venue.



Museum of Natural History and Cormack Planetarium
Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI  02907
Phone: 401-785-9457 ext. 221  401-785-9457 ext. 221

Open: Museum open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Planetarium open school vacation weeks and Saturday-Sunday with shows at 2 p.m.

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Rhode Island's only natural history museum and home to the state's only planetarium. The museum offers regular exhibits, events, and attractions. The Planetarium features a state-of-the-art Zeiss star projector and an enlarged domed ceiling on which the stars are projected. Cost: Museum admission is $2; planetarium admission is $3. Children under age 4 are not permitted into the planetarium.



Nicholas Farm Wildlife Management Area
Nicholas Road
Coventry, RI
Phone: 401-294-4662

This 1,429-acre natural preserve is the ideal location for hiking and fishing. The preserve offers ample opportunity to observe native animals and birds in their natural habitat.



Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI  02907

"The Jewel of Providence"

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Roger Williams Park Casino 785-9450 ext. 240; Museum and Planetarium 785-9450 ext. 221; Zoo 785-3510.

Roger Williams Park is a 430-acre Victorian park with something for everyone, including a zoo, a museum of natural history and planetarium, a carousel, a casino, landscaped grounds, and historic buildings.



Roger Williams Park Zoo Providence RIRoger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI  02907
Phone: 401-785-3510

From the arctic to our own backyard

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Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to well over 100 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings. The Zoo is open year ‘round, with special events scheduled throughout the year. Visit our link or call for more information.



SOUTH COUNTY    top of listings

Burlingame State Park
Sanctuary Road (Route 1)
Charlestown, RI  02813
Phone: 401-364-8910, seasonal  401-322-8910, year round

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The park has 3,100 acres of rocky woodland surrounding Watchaug Pond in Charlestown. Swimming beach and bathhouse, canoeing, kayaking, freshwater fishing, picnic tables, boat ramp, 73 fireplaces, restrooms, drinking water, telephone, wheelchair accessible. Open year round sunrise to sunset; restrooms open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lifeguards on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.



Canonchet Farm
Strathmore Street and Anne Hoxsie Lane
Narragansett, RI
Phone: 401-789-1044

Site of the South County Museum (see listing in the "Museums" section). A 19th century working farm set on a 174-acre park includes historic buildings, exhibits, and cemetery, featuring graves more than 200 years old. It also has nature trails, and a picnic area. Open daily, dawn to dusk.



Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island North Kingstown RIDavis Memorial Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Davisville Road
North Kingstown, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

A 90-acre property of woods and wetlands located on the Hunt River with access for canoeing. Take Exit 7 (Frenchtown Road/Davisville) off Rte. 4 South. Davisville Road (Rte. 403) is the left fork (follow signs toward Quonset Point/Davisville). Parking is on the right within 1/2 mile of the exit, immediately after the guardrail marking the Hunt River.



George B. Parker Woodland - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Coventry RIGeorge B. Parker Woodland - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
1670 Maple Valley Road
Coventry, RI
Phone: 401-295-8283

An 860-acre property consisting of majestic old forest, brooks, fields, and mysterious rock cairns. The caretaker's house was built in the 1700's. The barn has been converted into a nature center. From Providence take I-95 South to Rte. 102 North (Exit 5B). Take Rte. 102 North approximately ten miles. Turn right (east) onto Maple Valley Road (across Rte. 102, on the left is Waterman Hill Road). Turn into second driveway on the left for the trailhead or the first driveway for programs. Look for the Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge sign.



Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary - Audubon Society of Rhode Island Charlestown RIKimball Wildlife Sanctuary - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Watchaug Pond
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 401-874-6664

A 29-acre property gem located on the southern shore of the Watchaug Pond. The land abuts Burlingame State Park and trails lead from the refuge to state land. Turn north off Rte. 1 at Prosser Trail, take the first left onto Montauk, and follow the signs to Kimball. At the bottom of the hill turn left and follow Sanctuary Road to the Nature Center.



Lathrop Pond Wildlife Refuge - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Shore Road
Westerly, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

This 86-acre property situated along the northern shore of Winnapaug Pond consists of coastal shrub land, freshwater wetlands, and salt marsh. A short trail leads from the parking lot down to the pond. From Rte. 1 South, take a left onto Rte. 1A (following signs to Misquamicut State Beach). Follow Rte. 1A approximately 3 miles. Look for the sign off left shoulder of the road.



Long Pond Woods - Audubon Society of Rhode Island
North Road
Hopkington, RI
Phone: 401-949-5454

A beautiful 218-acre parcel of stately hemlocks and rock outcrops bordering Long and Ells Pond. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island's land is a part of a large conservation area with trails connecting to Connecticut. Take Canonchet Road south from Rte. 138, then take the first right onto North Road.



Ninigret Park
Charlestown, RI  02813
Phone: 401-364-1222

This 227-acre park features a freshwater swimming pond with public beach, lifeguards on duty (seasonal), playground, ball fields, picnic areas, restrooms. Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory are privately operated; information can be obtained by calling 401-364-9508. Seasonal special events are held. Free admission, wheelchair accessible.



Rocks, Minerals, Fossils Collection
University of Rhode Island
South Kingstown, RI
Phone: 401-792-2265

The University's Department of Geology maintains this small collection, featuring samples collected in Rhode Island and nearby parts of Southern New England. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm.




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Providence/Warwick South County  
Crash Kings -- South Burlington, VT
Now through August 5, 2010
“The Guardsman” – Stockbridge
Now through July 31, 2010
“Little Shop of Horrors” -- Matanuck, RI
Now through August 1, 2010
“Annie” -- Manchester, NH
Now through July 31, 2010
Midsummer Magick Faire -- Oxford, CT
Now through August 1, 2010

“Hairspray” – New London
Now through August 8, 2010
“Hansel and Gretel” with PORTopera – Portland, ME
July 29, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Kneading Conference and Artisan Bread Fair -- Skowhegan, ME
July 29, 2010 to July 30, 2010
Village Fair Days -- New Milford, CT
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Midsummer Festival -- Old Lyme, CT
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Jazz at Sunset: The Mohegan Sun All-Stars - Worcester
July 30, 2010
Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival – Meriden, CT
July 30, 2010 to August 1, 2010
Misquamicut Music Festival – Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Indigo Girls at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
July 30, 2010
Sound Waves Celebration with Chris Thomas King – Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Wilbraham, MA
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Chris Thomas King -- Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010
Social Distortion -- Providence, RI
July 30, 2010
Tower of Power -- Hamden, CT
July 30, 2010
Jabberwocky -- Ivoryton, CT
July 30, 2010
Vermont Mozart Festival – Barre, VT
July 30, 2010
AXIS Dance Company -- Lewiston, ME
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Katie Herzig -- Londonderry, NH
July 30, 2010
Moby-Dick Marathon -- Mystic, CT
July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010
Comedian Chelsea Handler -- Hyannis
July 31, 2010
Music on the Green presents Los Lobos -- New Haven, CT
July 31, 2010
Of Montreal -- South Burlington
July 31, 2010
Voxare String Quartet -- Falls Village, CT
July 31, 2010
Marc Cohn at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
July 31, 2010
Paquito D'Rivera and Synchronicity – Rockport
July 31, 2010
Plainville Charity Auto Show -- Plainville, CT
July 31, 2010
Black Sea Salsa -- Hingham, MA
July 31, 2010
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul – Rockland, ME
July 31, 2010
Bar Harbor Summer Arts & Craft Festival -- Bar Harbor, ME
July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010
Michael Menes in Egadz! – South Paris, ME
July 31, 2010
Americana Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
July 31, 2010
Connecticut Wine Festival -- Goshen, CT
July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010
Bookstock: The Green Mountain Festival of Words -- Woodstock, VT
July 31, 2010
Sonny Landreth -- Londonderry, NH
July 31, 2010
The Philharmonic on Fire -- Providence, RI
July 31, 2010
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing -- Litchfield, CT
July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010
July 31
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly, RI
Award winning blues. Location: The Knickerbocker Café, 35 Railroad Avenue.
Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 401-596-4225 or visit www.theknickerbockercafe.com
July 31, 2010
Lakes Region Lakeside Craft Fair -- Laconia, NH
August 1, 2010
Old Time Fair -- Andover, NH
August 1, 2010
Aretha Franklin and her Orchestra -- Cohasset
August 1, 2010
New England Piano Quintet -- Cornish, NH
August 1, 2010
George Thorogood & the Destroyers -- Shelburne, VT
August 1, 2010
Swing Dance Under the Stars Gala -- Mystic, CT
August 1, 2010
Living Colour -- Londonderry, NH
August 1, 2010
Paper Caper -- Providence, RI
August 1, 2010
Living Colour -- Norfolk, CT
August 2, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Kennebunkport, ME
August 2, 2010 to August 3, 2010
Chef's Night Courses and Horses -- South Woodstock, VT
August 2, 2010
Chamber music and dinner at the Clark – Williamstown, MA
August 3, 2010
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 3, 2010
"Snow White" -- Providence, RI
August 3, 2010
Tanglewood on Parade -- Lenox, MA
August 3, 2010
Silhouettes -- Thomaston, ME
August 3, 2010
Crafts 'n Culture for Kids: Foods of China -- Lincolnville, ME
August 3, 2010
“The Little Mermaid” -- Manchester, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 4, 2010
“The Tempest” with the Freeport Shakespeare Festival – Freeport, ME
August 3, 2010 to August 6, 2010
Talking Hands Theatre Puppet Show -- Springfield, MA
August 3, 2010
“Room Service” – Tamworth, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Garden Series: Late Flowering Perennials -- Franklin, NH
August 4, 2010
A Taste of Greater Waterville -- Waterville, ME
August 4, 2010
Judy Collins -- Portsmouth, NH
August 4, 2010
Maine Lobster Festival -- Rockland, ME
August 4, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Wild West Penny Carnival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 5, 2010
George Thorogood and The Destroyers -- Cohasset
August 5, 2010
"Snow White" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 5, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Freeport, ME
August 5, 2010 to August 6, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise -- Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters - Newport
August 5, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise – Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Seacoast Concert for a Cure -- Rye, NH
August 5, 2010
Lisa Lampenelli -- Hyannis, MA
August 5, 2010
Gloucester Sidewalk Days -- Gloucester, MA
August 5, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Maine Fairy House Festival -- Boothbay
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience -- South Burlington, VT
August 6, 2010
Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown, RI
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Suzanne Vega and Patty Larkin at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 6, 2010
School of Rock Presents: Live Aid Remade -- Arlington, MA
August 6, 2010
North Branford Potato and Corn Festival -- North Branford, CT
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Ronan Tynan -- Hyannis
August 6, 2010
Twilight Cruise on the Blackstone River Explorer – Central Falls, RI
August 6, 2010
Clydesdale camera day –Merrimack
August 7, 2010
Jeff Dearborn and the Contoocook Blues Society -- Concord, NH
August 7, 2010
Sugar-Coated Shakespeare -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 7, 2010
Leon Redbone -- Norfolk, CT
August 7, 2010
Native American Pow Wow -- Gray, ME
August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010
The Dan Lawson Band -- Londonderry, NH
August 7, 2010
Kiddie Rock Concert: Princess Katie & Racer Steve -- Amherst, MA
August 7, 2010
Arootsakoostik Music Festival -- New Sweden, ME
August 7, 2010
Norman's Attic Craft Fair -- Arlington
August 7, 2010
Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival -- Rangeley, ME
August 7, 2010
Herbie Hancock at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 7, 2010
Eliot Bicentennial Parade – Eliot, ME
August 7, 2010
Redneck River Run -- Boscawen, NH
August 7, 2010
Bates Dance Festival Finale -- Lewiston, ME
August 7, 2010
Ukulele Summit with Brittni Paiva and Victoria Vox -- Portland
August 7, 2010
August Fair and Fundraiser -- Bridgeport, CT
August 7, 2010
Bharata Natyam with Jaan R. Freeman -- Arlington, MA
August 7, 2010
Crane Beach Sandblast -- Ipswich, MA
August 7, 2010
Onset Blues Festival -- Onset, MA

August 7, 2010
Audiobody – South Paris, ME
August 7, 2010
Massachusetts Marketplace Festival -- Wellesley, MA
August 7, 2010
Underground Critters Weekend -- Providence, RI
August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Trip the Light Fantastic -- Newport, RI
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Hyannis
August 7, 2010
Suzanne Vega -- Norfolk, CT
August 8, 2010
Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival – Burlington, VT
August 8, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Cohasset, MA
August 8, 2010
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble -- Lenox
August 8, 2010
Ana Popvic -- Londonderry, NH
August 8, 2010
Mike Doughty -- Rockland, ME
August 8, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Revere, MA
August 8, 2010 to August 9, 2010
Antique Tractor Day -- Woodstock, VT
August 8, 2010
Herbie Hancock – Lenox, MA
August 9, 2010
Star Chef Series with baker Ciril Hitz – Providence
August 9, 2010
Break Dancing Shakespeare: Macbeth -- West Hartford, CT
August 9, 2010
A Taste of the Mediterranean Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 10, 2010
"Goldilocks & the Three Bears" -- Providence, RI
August 10, 2010
“The Ghost Train” – Tamworth, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Taste of Park Plaza – Boston, MA
August 10, 2010
“Snow White” -- Manchester, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 11, 2010
Peter Frampton -- Hyannis, MA
August 10, 2010
Willie Nelson & Family - Portland
August 11, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Montpelier, VT
August 11, 2010 to August 12, 2010
Livingston Taylor -- Portsmouth, NH
August 11, 2010
Gabriel Iglesias -- Hyannis
August 11, 2010
Beres Hammond -- Providence, RI
August 11, 2010
MGMT -- Burlington, VT
August 12, 2010
New Hampshire Antiques Show – Manchester
August 12, 2010 to August 14, 2010
"Goldilocks and The Three Bears" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 12, 2010
Entrain! – Sandwich, MA
August 12, 2010
The Wailin’ Jennys -- South Burlington, VT
August 13, 2010
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 13, 2010
Ecstasy, Elegance, Elegy, Elvis -- Mystic, CT
August 13, 2010
Walk With Washington -- Portsmouth, NH
August 13, 2010
Provincetown Jazz Festival -- Provincetown, MA
August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Manton Avenue Project -- Providence, RI
August 13, 2010
Tupelo Night of Comedy -- Londonderry, NH
August 13, 2010
Curious George Cottage Family Festival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 13, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Maine Antiques Festival -- Union, ME
August 13, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Bennington Battle Day Festivities and Parade – Bennington, VT
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Blueberry Fiddle Festival -- Swanzey, NH
August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Buckwheat Zydeco, New Orleans Dance Party -- New London, CT
August 14, 2010
Newport Storm Luau – Newport, RI
August 14, 2010
Perseid Watch - Canton
August 14, 2010
Adega Coop De Borba Wine Tasting -- Attleboro, MA
August 14, 2010
Tony Bennett -- Cohasset, MA
August 14, 2010
"Pocahontas" -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
The Galvanized Jazz Band with dancing -- Falls Village, CT
August 14, 2010
Space & Aviation Day -- Windsor Locks, CT
August 14, 2010
Norwalk Reggae and Blues Festival -- Norwalk, CT
August 14, 2010
Jonathan Edwards and Aztec Two-Step at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 14, 2010
Foo Fest -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Summer Lobsterfest -- Weirs Beach, NH
August 14, 2010
Tomato Tasting by the River -- East Thetford
August 14, 2010
Vermont Philharmonic Summer Pops Concert -- Barre, VT
August 14, 2010
Film Night at Tanglewood – Lenox
August 14, 2010
Joan Osborne -- Rockland, ME
August 14, 2010
Winter Harbor Lobster Festival -- Winter Harbor, ME
August 14, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Greensboro, VT
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Balls and Tracks -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Rhode Island's Got Talent -- Barrington, RI
August 14, 2010
Rhythm and Roots Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 14, 2010
Jay Summer Fest -- Jay, VT
August 14, 2010
Taste of Woodstock -- Woodstock, VT
August 14, 2010
Windham County History Fair -- Newfane, VT
August 14, 2010
Joan Osborne – Rockland, ME
August 14, 2010
Gloucester Waterfront Festival -- Gloucester, MA
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Easton Farm Tour -- Easton, CT
August 14, 2010
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Michael Lane Trautman in Head in the Clouds – South Paris, ME
August 14, 2010
Tribes of the Dawn Land Cultural and Heritage Days -- Princeton, ME
August 14, 2010
Castlebay -- Freeport, ME
August 14, 2010
River Glow – Westerly, RI
August 14, 2010
The Wailin’ Jennys -- Norfolk, CT
August 15, 2010
Dark Star Orchestra -- Burlington, VT
August 15, 2010
Iron Bridge Dinner -- Shelburne Falls, MA
August 15, 2010
Little Red Riding Hood..The Musical -- Saugus, MA
August 15, 2010
Rockin' Roll Rods Car Show -- Newport, RI
August 15, 2010
Shoreline Wine Festival -- Guilford
August 16, 2010 to August 17, 2010
Boston's Children's Festival -- Boston, MA
August 17, 2010
Walker Bros. Circus -- Pepperell, MA
August 17, 2010
"Rapunzel" -- Providence, RI
August 17, 2010
The Wiggins Sisters -- Westport, CT
August 17, 2010
“Ernest in Love” – Tamworth, NH
August 17, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Italian Antipasto Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 17, 2010
The Silly Jellyfish -- Westport, CT
August 18, 2010
Village Harmony -- Peterborough, NH
August 18, 2010
Artists in the Park -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 18, 2010
Grand Illumination at the Tabernacle -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 18, 2010
The Wailin' Jennys -- Porsmouth, NH
August 18, 2010
Joan Osborne -- Norfolk, CT
August 19, 2010
"Jack and The Beanstalk" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 19, 2010
Cocktails with the Whales -- Mystic
August 19, 2010
Community Luau -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 19, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: A Bug's Life - Newport
August 19, 2010
“Sleuth” -- Harrison, Maine
August 19, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Wailin’ Jennys -- Londonderry, NH
August 19, 2010
John Lee Hooker -- Norfolk, CT
August 20, 2010
My Morning Jacket -- Essex Junction, VT
August 20, 2010
“Alice in Wonderland” -- Montpelier, VT
August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Flower Show: “This Place is a Zoo!” -- Concord, NH
August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010
The B-52s at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 20, 2010
Newport Winefest -- Newport, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Garden Series: Know Your Trees -- Franklin, NH
August 20, 2010
The Bully Goats Gruff -- Ivoryton, CT
August 20, 2010
Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars – Rockland, ME
August 20, 2010
Suzy Bogguss -- Rangeley, ME
August 20, 2010
“Guys and Dolls” -- Woonsocket, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Fireworks at Ocean Park By The Sea -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 20, 2010
Comedian Lewis Black -- Cohasset
August 21, 2010
CraftFest -- Cotuit
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Kids Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 21, 2010
James Montgomery Blues Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 21, 2010
Great Northern Moose Native American Pow Wow -- Dummer, NH
August 21, 2010
Take Flight -- Providence, RI
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival -- Brunswick, ME
August 21, 2010
The Wailin’ Jennys -- Rockland, ME
August 21, 2010
Sandcastle and Sculpture Day -- Nantucket, MA
August 21, 2010
Jazz-Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant – South Paris
August 21, 2010
“Twelfth Night” -- Castine, ME
August 22, 2010
Fire On the Mountain -- Henniker, NH
August 22, 2010
Farm Tour & Alfresco Cooking Demo -- Hopkinton, NH
August 22, 2010
Noel Paul Stookey -- Stonington, ME
August 22, 2010
"Jack & the Beanstalk" -- Providence, RI
August 24, 2010
All-Chopin concert -- Lenox
August 24, 2010 to August 26, 2010
“The Mystern of Irma Vep” – Tamworth-NH
August 24, 2010 to August 28, 2010
Full Moon Dessert Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 24, 2010
Curious George Sees Stars: Astronomy for Families -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 26, 2010
Sidewalk Art Show and Sale – Ogunquit, ME
August 26, 2010
Marcia Ball at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 27, 2010
Richard Thompson -- Portsmouth, NH
August 27, 2010
Folk Festival -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 28, 2010
People Fest NH -- Manchester, NH
August 28, 2010
Family Farm Day: A Local Food Celebration -- Walpole, NH
August 28, 2010
“Twelfth Night” -- Portland, CT
August 28, 2010
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
Natalie MacMaster at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 28, 2010
Annual ChiliFest -- Wells, ME
August 28, 2010
Women in Every Day Life 1789-1890 -- Standish, ME
August 28, 2010
Maine Woodsman Day -- Gray, ME
August 28, 2010
Newport Arts Festival -- Newport, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
Village Green Craft Show -- Kennebunkport, ME
August 28, 2010
Open Farms Day -- Orange, CT
August 28, 2010
Native American Summer Market -- New Gloucester, ME
August 28, 2010
Fish Family Farm -- Bolton, CT
August 28, 2010
Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 29, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There's A Party In My City! -- Gilford, NH
August 31, 2010
Crosby, Stills, & Nash – Lenox
September 1, 2010
NAS and Damian Marley -- Providence, RI
September 1, 2010
North Branch Bluegrass Festival -- Bridgewater, VT
September 3, 2010 to September 5, 2010
Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 3, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport
September 3, 2010
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage – Rockland, ME
September 3, 2010
A Taste of The Litchfield Hills -- Lakeville, CT
September 4, 2010 to September 6, 2010
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 4, 2010
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI
September 4, 2010
Touch-A-Truck -- Antrim, NH
September 4, 2010
Tortoise -- South Burlington, VT
September 5, 2010
Anniversary Celebration Concert & Reception with Shanghai String Quartet -- Falls Village, CT
September 5, 2010
Robert Randolph and the Family Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 10, 2010
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
A Colonial Girl's Day Out -- West Hartford, CT
September 11, 2010
Banjo and Fiddle Contests at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 11, 2010
Food Works Garlic Festival
September 11, 2010
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest -- Litchfield, NH
September 11, 2010
Vintage & Vine -- Portsmouth, NH
September 11, 2010
Vermont Small Farms Food Fest -- Shelburne
September 13, 2010
Dave Matthews Tribute Band -- Salisbury
September 16, 2010
Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend -- Salisbury
September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Northeast Waterfowl Festival & Carving Competition -- East Hartford, CT
September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Open Lighthouse Day -- Various, ME
September 18, 2010
The Magic of Storytime with Cinderella and Snow White -- Saugus, MA
September 19, 2010
Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival -- Plymouth Notch
September 19, 2010
Norwalk Boat Show -- Norwalk, CT
September 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Blues Traveler -- Westport, CT
September 24, 2010
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI
September 24, 2010
Chrysanthemum Festival - Bristol
September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Judy Collins -- Bridgeport, CT
September 25, 2010
New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
September 25, 2010
Vegetarian Expo -- Concord, NH
September 26, 2010
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
WHEB Chili Cook-Off -- Portsmouth, NH
October 9, 2010
North American Sea Glass Festival -- Hyannis, MA
October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Wellfleet OysterFest -- Wellfleet, MA
October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
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