Newport Arts Festival

School is about to start and we are all preparing for the chaos it will bring back to many of our lives. Why not take a break this weekend and head down to the Newport Arts Festival? You'll have a great time and support an even greater cause - plus there's tons of kid's activities!

From the website:

Two full days of Art - Music - Food - Family Fun
August 28 & 29, 2010

Saturday 10am - 6:30pm ~ Sunday 10am - 5pm -- Admission $3
Saturday Evening After Hours 6:30 - 8pm -- Suggested Donation $5

Experience the excitement of Newport Arts Festival - Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport’s scenic waterfront. View the work of select regional and national artists, including wearable art, wood and glass work, paintings, photography, pottery and more. Enjoy acclaimed live music from bluegrass to jazz, plus children's entertainment and activities to spark young imaginations. Savor our chowder, raw bar, panini, dessert crepes and more delicious summertime favorites at the festival cafe.

The Newport Arts Festival is a yearly fundraiser for Looking Upwards - a non-profit agency which offers an array of services for adults with developmental disabilities and children with special health care needs. So come on down, bring the kids, and have a blast!

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