By: Jaclyn Sheridan
Posted In: Entertainment
9:30am-5pm – International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum194 Bellevue Ave. Guided Tour daily at 1:30pm; showcasing the Hall’s extensive collection; Spotlight Exhibit on Black History Month; All Winter Festival programs are free with general admission. Admission $9 Adult /$7 w/button; $5 Children /$3 w/button..
12-3pm Coffee Tasting Custom House Coffee, 796 Aquidneck Ave. Great opportunity for people to sample our various coffees from Indonesia to Africa to South and Central America side by side. The degree of roast ranges from medium to dark. Free
11am-12pm- Adventures at the Newport Casino- International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Family interactive program gives adults and children of all ages the opportunity to experience the historic tradition of wooden rackets and vintage clothing-we’ll even take your picture with our digital camera and email you a copy! A Scavenger Hunt is also part of the family fun with questions and answers found within the Museum. w/button $7 Adults/$3 Child.
11am-4pm – 6th Annual Pizza Cook-Off Hyatt Regency. Sponsored in part by J.P. Serpa Creamery and Hyatt Regency Newport. Area restaurants compete to see who makes the best pizza. Sample and vote for your favorite. Categories include, “Best Cheese” and “Best Specialty.” Admission: Adult $10/$7 w/button, Kids (ages 3-10) $6/$5 w/button. Kids under 3 free. To compete call (401)847-7666. Grand prize will be provided by Southwest Airlines. Buy Tickets Online
4:30-5:30pm-IHOP Pancake Eating Contest, IHOP Family Restaurant in Middletown, 195 West Main Rd. Come and compete or just watch in awe as people devour their way to the title of the Queen or King who can eat the most pancakes, sponsored by the International House of Pancakes Family Restaurant in Middletown. Win a $100 IHOP gift certificate and Winter Festival package. Limited to 50 participants. To register call (401) 847-7666.
7pm — Karaoke Idol Off the Curb. Come enjoy a night of karaoke – sing like an idol or just sit back and enjoy! The Elks, Bellevue Avenue. $10, $8 w/button.
9:30-11pm-Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center Adult Skate (18 & over) Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Avenue. Enjoy a night of skating with your friends. Skate rentals available for a fee. Adults $5/Buy one get one free w/button. (401) 846-1600.
10pm – Winter Bash with live band “Those Guys” Free W/Button The Rhino Bar & Grille. 337 Thames Street. 846-0707. DJ in the Mamba Room. Sunday, February 25th
10am-2pm – Spa Essentials, 182 Thames St. Stop by for face painting and mini manicures. Face painting $8/$5 w/button; Mini manicure $10/$5 w/button. 846-5798.
10:30am, 12:30 & 2:30pm – Old Colony/Newport Railroad Newport Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Remember the days of old and travel along the scenic tracks of Aquidneck Island. Adults $7.50/$6 w/button, Children $5/$4 w/button, First Class $11/$9 w/button.
11am-2pm – People’s Credit Union’s Festival Day at Easton’s Beach People’s Credit Union invites you to a day of family fun at the beach! Carousel rides, (first one free w/button.) Be a part of these great events.
12pm- Polar Bear Plunge Easton’s Beach. High noon plunge! The daring are invited to join in a swim in the frosty Atlantic Ocean.
5-8pm List Academy Award Night – 2007 Club Royale, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. Dress like a movie star and walk the red carpet at the pre-Oscar cocktail party benefiting the List Academy of Music and Arts. Guests will enjoy LIVE entertainment, raffles and auctions – all with a Bond-themed flourish. Free Valet Parking, hors d’oeuvres. $50 tickets, $100 VIP tickets with preferred seating. If available General admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $75. Free Gift (value of $25) w/button. A great way to end the Winter Festival!
6pm – Fashion Show The 2nd Annual LAURA JEAN Fashion Show is heating up the Newport Winter Festival with “Melt your Heart,” presented by LAURA JEAN and Closet Revival to benefit Autism. Come join us for food, fun and fashion at The Newport Blues Caf
