Trivia Trove
Test your wits and crush the competition every day of the workweek .
MONDAY : Narragansett Brewery in Providence at 7 p . m . narragan settbeer . com . TUESDAY : Mews Tavern in Wakefield at 7 p . m . mewstavern . com . WEDNESDAY : Black Duck Tavern in East Providence at 7 p . m .; the Fastnet Pub in Newport at 8 p . m .; O ’ Rourke ’ s Bar and Grill in Warwick at 7 p . m . blackducktavern . com , thefastnetpub . com , orourkesbarandgrill . com . THURSDAY : The Brazen Hen in Westerly at 7 p . m .; Smug Brewing in Pawtucket at 6:30 p . m . thebrazenhen . com , smugbrewing . com . FRIDAY : Audrey ’ s Coffee House and Lounge in South Kingstown at 8 p . m . audreysri . com
Newport Mansions
The Breakers .
Any time of year is perfect to admire the stunning architecture of the Newport mansions . Explore the beauty of the Gilded Age at Marble House , the grand feeling of a summer cottage at The Breakers or the garden retreat of Rosecliff . Bundle up at the Cliff Walk for a scenic path and a moment of serenity as you take in the simplicity of the ocean views . The whole experience is a clear reminder of why Newport is an ideal trip for any occasion . Newport , newportmansions . org ; discovernewport . org
Providence Children ’ s Museum .
Master the Art
Seven art classes and workshops where you can create your own masterpieces this month .
FOR THE “ FUN GUY ”: Make your own glass mushroom at Gather Glass in Providence . gatherglass . com
FOR THAT PERSON WHO ’ S ALWAYS COLD : Learn to weave at the South County Art Association in Kingston . southcounty art . org
FOR THE COUPLE THAT HAS EVERYTHING : Forge a welded chain at The Steel Yard in Providence . thesteelyard . org
FOR THE ARTSY FRIEND : Take an intermediate watercolor class at the Newport Art Museum . newportartmuseum . org
FOR THE GALS : Pop in for a glassblowing girls ’ night out at the Blackstone River Glass Center in Cumberland . black stoneriverglass . com
FOR THE HANDS-ON : Learn pottery wheel throwing basics at Mudstone Studios , with locations in Warren and Pawtucket . mudstonestudios . com
FOR BORED LITTLES : Paint a canvas masterpiece at Blue Door Art Studio in Cranston or Smithfield . bluedoorart studio . com
School ’ s Out Stay sane ( and keep the kids busy ) with these school vacation week ideas .
What better place to entertain the kids while embracing your own inner child than at the Providence Children ’ s Museum ? Visit the website for details on extended hours and special activities over school vacation week . Providence , providencechildrensmuseum . org The Audubon Society of Rhode Island ’ s calendar is chock-full of vacation week presentations at its Smithfield , Bristol and Seekonk , Mass ., locations , including “ Big Owl , Little Owl ” and “ Rockin ’ Reptiles .” Visit the website for details and to register . Various locations , asri . org Sail away on a seal watch tour with Save the Bay and spot these cute and furry critters showing off their stuff in Narragansett Bay . December through April is the ideal time for seal-spotting . Various locations , savebay . org
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