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Sorry I don't remember the name of the shop, but you could find it just up the street from the wharf....where the quogaugers' boats are tied up. Leave a Comment
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Roger Williams University, located on the bay in Bristol, was planning a music festival at their Performing Arts Center. They would be in conflict with the Super Bowl Sunday when so many people attend parties to watch the game. Undaunted by that competition, Marilynn Mair, Music Professor at the University, decided to launch a major advertising campaign to fill the arts center and lure concert goers away from the ball game. Her efforts included billing the workshops and performances as the MANDOLIN WORLD SUMMIT. It worked. The performance ctr. was packed to overflowing with a very appreciative audience. Paulo Sa visited the Roger Williams University campus for the Mandolin World Summit on Feb. 5, 2006. His performance was masterful. I have not seen anything to equal his speed and dexterity with the mandolin. The mandolin is such a beautiful instrument in sight as well as sound. I always enjoy hearing our local mandolin orchestra, but hearing Paulo was an exceptional treat. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he has devoted himself to mandolin performance and research, specializing in "Choro", one of the earliest Brazilian music styles. He's worked with many important names in Brazilian music, including Hermeto Pascoal, Paulo Moura, Carlos Malta, Rildo Hora, and Wagner Tisa. He's toured Europe and North and South America, and his recording have been released in Europe and the United States. Paulo has a Doctorate from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Uni-Rio), and teaches at the Villa-Lobos School of Music and the Brazilian Conservatory of Music.
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Any time you have an opportunity to go to an Historic House Tour...do it. I've never been to one yet that I didn't really enjoy. Everyone loves looking at other peoples' houses...and on the tour, there are always wonderful decorating ideas as well as interesting architectural details. I have always found the tour goers as well as the guides and owners of the homes to be pleasant and friendly people...so it's something you could do by yourself and not feel lonesome cause everybody will talk to you along the way. In Bristol about a week ago I went with friends to the Linden Place Holiday House Tour which they do annually as a fundraiser. Linden Place is enough of a treat in itself, but some of the other houses were just as fascinating whether large or small. The variety is a good thing, I think. You get to see how everyone lives...whether in a small cottage or a massive mansion. Hope you will have an opportunity to do a tour in Bristol one day ... or take advantage of a tour in another town.
(My village of Pawtuxet is planning its first historic house tour in September of 2007!) Leave a Comment
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Mount Hope Farm is the quintesential saltwater farm with over 200 acres of open fields, meadows, pastures, woodlands, ponds, streams and a medley of historic buildings. The Farm, which dates to the 1680's offers the visitor an array of breathtaking scenes. Country walkways and trails wind around the property to Cove Cabin, an Adirondack style log cabin that overlooks Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays.
We visited during the historic house tour at Christmas time when the house was beautifully decorated and a pianist entertained in the parlor. Tea was served in the barn, which is used for wedding receptions and other special events.
The old house itself is available as a Bed & Breakfast...apppointed with period furniture...a joy. Leave a Comment Address: 250 Metacom Avenue (Route 136)Phone: 401 254-1745Directions: Metacom Ave is one level up from the Main Street of Bristol. Many side streets connect the two. If you followed either of them due south....they would merge into one at the Roger Williams Univ just prior to Mt. Hope Bridge. Lovely ride either way.Website: www.mounthopefarm.com
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 Radim Zenkl by Pawtuxet
He played an unusual "tin whistle" from his homelands, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Seems like he could pick up anything and make beautiful music. My friends who are bluegrass enthusiasts loved his playful solo combining the bluegrass sound into traditional mandolin sounds.
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AMERICA'S CUP HALL OF FAME ..... THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM is along the waterfront just at the outer limits of the business district. Housed in the building where so many wonderful craft were designed and built. There is a "Model Room", a "Hall of Boats", and the America's Cup Hall of Fame. The nation's finest collection of yachts, all Herreshoff and many more than 100 years old.
You will find a Museum gift shop with a selection of nautical gifts and clothing.
The Museum is a 25 minute drive from Providence, Newport or Fall River. Docking space is available at the Museum's pier. Reservations are advised through the Herreshoff Dock Master (VHF Channel 68). Leave a Comment Address: One Burnside Street, intersectiong 150 Hope St.Phone: 401 253-5000Directions: From Rte 195 Take Exit 7 and follow Rte 114 South through Barrington, Warren and Bristol. Turn left on Burnside Street.Website: www.herreshoff.org
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 Bristol Visitor Center in the
Burnside Building by Stephen-KarenConnLeave a Comment Address: Burnside Building, Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809Phone: 401-253-7000Directions: Downtown, Bristol, Rhode Island.Website: http://www.bristolri.us/visitor/ Other Contact: Email: webmaster@bristolri.us
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Get cheap flights to Bristol. Airports in the area include Providence T. Francis (PVD). Check flights to Bristol when you want to visit these nearby places: Warren, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Fall River, Warwick, Rhode Island, Pawtuxet, Middletown, Somerset and East Greenwich.
Destinations near Bristol- Warren Travel Guide, 6.08 km / 3.78 miles
- Tiverton Travel Guide, 7.17 km / 4.46 miles
- Portsmouth Travel Guide, 8.40 km / 5.22 miles
- Fall River Travel Guide, 9.61 km / 5.97 miles
- Warwick Travel Guide, 12.71 km / 7.90 miles
- Rhode Island Travel Guide, 13.49 km / 8.38 miles
- Pawtuxet Travel Guide, 14.02 km / 8.71 miles
- Middletown Travel Guide, 14.75 km / 9.17 miles
- Somerset Travel Guide, 15.35 km / 9.54 miles
- East Greenwich Travel Guide, 15.86 km / 9.85 miles
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