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Special Exhibit
Service and Sacrifice: World War II – A Shared Experience

Those who served in World War II did so for a variety of reasons, the universal draft being a major factor. They viewed their service through different lenses while sharing the experience of trying to win a war. For Americans of color, service in a war to "preserve democracy" was an ironic counterpoint to the suppression of their civil liberties at home. Women who were able to work in different capacities within the Armed Forces for the first time were greeted with hostility by their male counterparts. For all those involved, the war opened different avenues and changed perceptions. As a result, countless servicepeople went on to shape and change post-war American society. This exhibit will tell the stories of a few of the many.

November 1-10

Discover Newport Presents:
Newport Restaurant Week Fall

Newport County Restaurants
Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI
2-course prix fixe lunches:3-course prix fixe dinner: 3-course premier prix fixe dinner:
401-845-9117 | discovernewport.org

Prepare your taste buds for mouthwatering menus this season and join in anotherfall season of Newport Restaurant Week where area restaurants will offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Enjoy BOGO deals, prix fixe offerings, gift cards promotions and more. Enjoy two-course prix fixe lunches and/or three-course prix fixe dinners / three-course premier prix fixe dinner at participating restaurants throughout Newport, Middletown, Bristol and Warren.

November 15

Rockport Music Presents:
Hanneke Cassell & Dave Wiesler and
Keith Murphy & Yann Falquet

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

8:00 p.m. | rockportmusic.org

Rockport Music has a special treat with a co-bill of Hanneke Cassell & Dave Wiesler along with Keith Murphy & Yann Falquet at the Shalin Liu Performance Center on November 15th at 8:00 p.m.

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November 23-January 1

Discover Newport Presents:
Holidays at the Newport Mansions

The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms
Newport, RI
discovernewport.org

A total of 28 Christmas trees will glow in various places throughout The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms, featuring ornate, themed decorations that reflect the room where they are located. As always, the 15-foot poinsettia tree in The Great Hall of The Breakers - made up of 150 poinsettia plants - will provide a perfect holiday photo opportunity for visitors. And at Marble House, a 20-foot Christmas tree will be positioned outdoors directly in front of the main entrance.

November 27-January 1

Discover Newport Presents:
Christmas at Blithewold

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI
discovernewport.org

Each year, the historic estate transforms into a sparkling display of Christmas magic to celebrate the season. Volunteer decorators contrive a new theme each year that explores the interests of the Van Winkle family, the previous mansion owners, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

November 29

Discover Newport Presents:
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

Newport Waterfront
Perrotti Park and
Bowen's & Bannister's Wharves
Newport, Rhode Island
401-845-5815
discovernewport.org

A holiday tradition in Newport - enjoy the dazzling display of nautical holiday spirit along Newport waterfront from Perrotti Park, and Bowen’s & Bannister’s Wharves. Don't miss out on the fun starting at 6:00 p.m.

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