6.04.08

Long-range calendar

As of June 4, 2008

June

5: Volunteers in Providence Schools holds its annual recognition luncheon at noon at the R.I. Convention Center. $60. (401) 274-3240; e-mail nkirsch@vips4kids.org; visit www.vips4kids.org.

5: East Bay Community Action holds its 5th Seaside Gala at 5:30 on Thursday at Ocean Cliff, Newport. $100. (401) 847-7821, ext. 339; www.ebcap.org.

6: The Providence Preservation Society’s 29th Festival of Historic Houses kicks off with a party at 6 at Moses Brown Ives House, 10 Brown St., Providence. $75 (includes ticket to Saturday’s tour). (401) 831-7440 or www.ppsri.org.

7: The Rhode Island Historical Society holds History Makers 2008 at the Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University, 315 Harborside Blvd., Providence. $150. (401) 331-8575, ext. 33; mluham@rihs.org; www.rihs.org.

7: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island throws A Garden Gala at Roger Williams Botanical Garden at 6:30. $100 and $150. (401) 949-5454, ext. 3018; www.asri.org or e-mail audubon@asri.org.

7: The Dunes Club in Narragansett is the setting at 6:30 for the Groden Center’s Gala by the Sea, which benefits people with autism and other developmental challenges. $175. (401) 274-6310, ext. 1230; www.grodencenter.org or lbeliveau@grodencenter.org.

12: The12th Annual Evening of Hope put on by the ALS Association, R.I. Chapter, is at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick at 7. $125. (401) 732-1609; alsarinf@aol.com; www.alsari.org.

12: The Party of the Year, which celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Kaleidoscope Theatre, is at the Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence at 6 and raises money for the theater company’s anti-bullying and conflict resolution programs. $100. (401) 942-3637 or kaleidoscope@kaleidoscopetheatre.com.

12: The 2008 March of Dimes Citizen of the Year is at 6 at Marble House, Newport. $125. (401) 454-1911.

13: Moonlight at the Dunes raises money for the Thundermist Health Center of South County at 6:30 at the Dunes Club, Narragansett. $125. (401) 235-6886 or lindar@thundermisthealth.org.

14: A roast and toast of Wrenn Goodrum, the founder of All Children’s Theatre, raises money for the theater company at 6 at Providence Piers. $100; $50 ACT alumni. (401) 728.1222 or by emailing the theatre at act@actinri.org.

18: Phoenix Houses of New England holds its annual awards luncheon at noon at the R.I. Convention Center. $150. (401) 331-4250, ext. 3210; cdenning@phoenixhouse.org.

18: The George Wiley Center, which is devoted to eliminating childhood poverty in Rhode Island, remembers the late civil rights leader George Wiley at 5 at Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence. $75. (401) 728-5555; lizmarsis@georgewileycenter.org.

20: Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston, turns 20 with a celebration at 7 at the center. $90 members; $100 nonmembers. (401) 782-1018.

20: A tribute and gala to salute Rhode Island College president John Nazarian, who will be retiring at the end of this academic year, is on the college’s campus, on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. $100. (401) 456-8105; dmales@ric.edu.

20: A Summer Solstice, a party to benefit Ishi Dojo, a non-profit youth fitness center in South Providence, is at the Westin Hotel at 6:30. $65. (401) 780-2300, ext. 128.

21: Island Moving Co.’s annual gala and live auction is at 7 at Doris Duke’s Rough Point on Bellevue Avenue, Newport. $250; $75 post-dinner. (401) 847-4470; info@islandmovingco.org.

27: The Newport Flower Show Opening Night Cocktail Buffet is at 6 at Rosecliff and benefits the Preservation Society of Newport County. $125 members; $150 nonmembers; $150 members at the door; $175 nonmembers at the door. (401) 847-1000, ext. 140; events@NewportMansions.org.

27: Fourth of July Ball celebrates and raises money for Bristol’s 223-year-old July 4 Celebration and Parade at 5:30 at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, Bristol. $75 (401) 254-6103; www.july4thbristolri.com.

28: AS220, a nonprofit arts organization, holds its Fools Ball at 8 in a tent behind the Pell Chafee Theatre on Empire Street, Providence. $15; $20 at the door. (401) 831-7445; www.as220.org.

28: The Zoobilee! eating and dancing festival begins at Roger Williams Park Zoo at 7 and benefits the zoo. $125 ($100 zoo members). (401) 941-3910, ext. 374; zoobilee@rwpzoo.org; www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.

July

10: The clothing and jewelry store Angela Moore ushers in 10 years in business with a fashion-show fundraiser at 9 a.m. at the Horseshoe Piazza at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Ave., Newport. Proceeds go to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. $80. (401) 849-6053; www.tennisfame.com.

12: The Newport Art Museum throws a black-tie soiree at 6:30 at the museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. $350. (401) 848-8200; rrex@newportartmuseum.org.; or www.newportartmuseum.org.

12: The 11th annual summer gala to benefit the International Yacht Restoration School is in the school’s Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St., Newport. $100. (401) 848-5777 or www.iyrs.org.

14: Green Animals Topiary Garden holds its annual children’s party at 4. $10 society members;, children 6-12 free; nonmembers $15, nonmembers’ children 6-12 $5; under 6 free. (401) 847-1000, ext. 140.

18: The Japan America Society of Rhode Island and tThe Black Ships Festival ushers in a 25th annual gala at Belle Mer, Goat Island, Newport. $150. (401) 846-2720; events@newportevents.com; or www.blackshipsfestival.com.

23: The Newport Music Festival holds a festival gala at 7 at the Breakers. $100. (401) 849-0700 (box office); 846-1133; www.newportmusic.org; staff@newportmusic.org.

24: Tides at Belle Mer raises money for Tides Family Services, which supervises youths returning home from the training school or being monitored by juvenile probation. The party is at 5:30 at Belle Mer, Goat Island, Newport. $150. (401) 822-1360 or mail@tidesfs.org.

25: The 12th Annual Summer Pops in the City Concert raises scholarships for Johnson & Wales University at the school’s Gaebe Commons at 6. $150. (401) 598-5000 or e-mail to events@jwu.edu. Rain date is Saturday.

26: Fiesta Verde 2008 raises money for the Aquidneck Island Land Trust at 7 at Newport Vineyards, Middletown. $200. (401) 849-2799, ext. 19; info@ailt.org; or www.aquidnecklandtrust.org.

27: The closing night party for the Newport Music Festival is at 9 at the Breakers. $40. (401) 849-0700 (box office); 846-1133; www.newportmusic.org; staff@newportmusic.org.

29: The annual Best of Rhode Island event is at 6 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. $50.(401) $50. (401) 421-ARTS or (401) 277-8291 or www.ppacri.org.

August

1: The formal 2008 International Polo Ball, which benefits the Newport Polo Education Foundation, is at 7. Location and ticket price to be determined. (401) 847-7090; www.newportinternationalpolo.com.

3: The Newport Public Library benefits from On the REaDcq Carpet at the library, 300 Spring Street St., Newport, at 5:30. $75. (401) 847-8720, ext. 100.

5: Opening night festivities for the Rhode Island International Film Festival include a pre-screening dinner and cocktail reception at 5, a screening at 7, and a party after the screening in the lobby of the Providence Performing Arts Center. $100; after-party only $40; screening only $20. (401) 861-4445; info@film-festival.org; www.rifilmfest.org.

9: Day One, formerly the Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center, holds its ninth annual Under the Stars By the Sea at 6:30 at Narragansett Beach. $125. (401) 421-4100 or www.dayoneri.org.

15: The Alpine Country Club, Cranston, is the setting at 6:30 for the Gail Badessa Memorial Fund for Cultural Experiences, which offers opportunities to developmentally delayed adults and children. $75. (401) 781-4380, ext. 130,; or mixedmediapromo@cox.net; www.spurwinkri.org/OurMission.asp.

15: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, at 7 is the setting for the Tiffany Ball, a black-tie dinner-dance to benefit the Preservation Society of Newport County. $425. (401) 847-1000, ext. 140.

16: The fifth Bird Ball Gala, which raises money for the Norman Bird Sanctuary, is at 7 at the sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. $100; $125 at the door. (401) 846-2577, ext.14.

16: Blithewold holds 2008 Gala … The Celebration of a Century at 5:30 at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol. $250. (401) 253-2707 or www.blitheold.org www.blithewold.org.

21: The American Cancer Society’s A Night of HOPE is at 6:30 at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. $250. (401) 243-2617; anightofhope@cancer.org; www.cancer.org .

September

12: The 2nd Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards are at 6 at Rough Point on Bellevue Avenue, Newport. The money raised will benefit the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Fund program, which funds local preservation projects. $125. (401) 849-7300; geninfo@newportrestoration.org; or www.newportrestoration.org.

13: Crossroads Rhode Island, which provides services to the homeless, holds its annual fundraiser. (Location and ticket price to be determined.) (401) 277-4330 or www.crossroadsri.org.

20: Orient-Express: Safari to the Heart of Africa is at 6:30 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. Kent Hospital’s cardiology program benefits. $200. (401) 737-7000 ext. 5243; www.SupportKentHospital.org

27: The Star Studded Gala raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Providence Marriott. $125. (401) 781-9474; awelch-zerba@makeawishri.org; or www.makeawishri.org.

October

6: Reach Out and Read RI benefits from Breakfast for Books at 7:30 a.m. at the Providence Marriott. $50. (401) 331-1967; maria@rorri.org.

16: The R.I. Chapter of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital holds a party at 6:30 at Metro Honda, 1880.

18: The 2008 RISE Fashion Show to benefit Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education, a scholarship and mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents, begins at 5:30 at the Bank of America Skating Center. $125. (401) 421-2010 or www.riseonline.org.

18: Special Olympics benefits from the black-tie Benefest ’09 at 6 at Hyatt regency, goat island, Newport, $250 per couple. (401) 823-7411; www.specialolympicsri.org; tracy@specialolympicsri.org.

20: The Brighter Futures Award banquet, in which proceeds go to Family Service of Rhode Island, is at noon at the R.I. Convention Center. $125. (401) 331-1350, ext. 3319; smallda@familyserviceri.org or www.familyserviceri.org.

22: The Crowne Plaza in Warwick is the setting at 5:30 for the Pink Gala to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $125. (401) 223-6118; www.rithinkpink.info.

November

1: The 21st Annual Fantasy Ball to raise money for the Tomorrow Fund, which offers financial and emotional support to the families and the children who have cancer, is at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet at 6. (401) 444-8811.

22: The Rhode Island Philharmonic hosts a black-tie gala in a location to be determined. $250. (401) 248-7070; (401) 248-7004; www.riphil.org; lscanlon@riphil.org .

2009

January

February

14: The Black Heritage Society hosts its 30th annual Heritage Ball at 7 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Ticket price to be determined. (401) 751-3490 or riblackheritagesociety@verizon.net