Concert

“The Graceful Tenor” Italian American pop opera/crossover singer from Puglia, Italy Italian appetizer buffet – Cash bar Doors open at 7:00pm – Concert begins at 7:30pm Proceeds to benefit the Senator John O. Pastore Cultural Scholarship that provides area high school students the opportunity to visit Newport’s Sister City, Imperia, Italy For tickets – Buy here or call 401- 683-4378

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Monument Ceremony

  70th anniversary celebration of Columbus Monument, Memorial Blvd at Bellevue Ave.  A Tribute honoring the original Columbus Monument Committee and their present day descendants. Remembering our Ancestors, a brief history of the statue, acknowledgement of descendants, presentation of wreaths, burial of a Time Capsule. Approximately 1 hour.  Original 1953 Columbus Monument Committee:  Louis Amoruso Marion Baccari Dominic Biello Laura Bucci Thomas Caruso Enrico Cassese Luigi Castellano Donato F.…

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Discovering your Family’s Story

Thursday, Oct. 5 – a Heritage Event, Vasco da Gama Hall, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport, 7:00pm, free admission. Date & Location: 10/5/2023 7pm, Vasco da Gama Hall, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport How to research your family’s records; building blocks for research; what records are available; common pitfalls; tips; free resources available.

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Festival in the Park

Saturday, Sept. 30 – Festival in the Park, 11:00am to 5:00pm, Touro Park, Bellevue Ave., Newport. Free Admission, weather permitting, Italian food & novelties, assorted vendors; children’s activities; Elmo; dancing; raffles, Music by the Italian folk band Calabria Bella and also Italian Crooner Jake Kambo. Date & Location: 9/30/2023 11:00am to 5:00pm, Touro Park, Bellevue Ave., Newport Interested Vendors may…

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John Panaggio Original Ziti Night

Friday, Sept. 22 – John Panaggio Original Ziti Night, Vasco da Gama Hall, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport, 5: to 7:pm, Take out available, $25 adults, $5 children under 12 years old. This event is also to benefit the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship fund; sponsored by Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America. For tickets call…

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