Art, music and food are ready to fill your weekend in Newport County
The good news is the historic low temperatures of last Saturday are in the past. The bad news is the balmy-like temperatures that followed on Sunday also don't appear to be returning.
With us somewhere in the middle — it is February after all — it's time to make plans to get out again and fortunately there are plenty of opportunities this weekend across Newport County to make that happen.
Whether you want to check out some high school student artwork, listen to live music or get a jump start on Valentine's Day, this is the weekend for you.
State making plans for the weekend with these events.
Celebrate high school art
The Annual Aquidneck Island High School Art Show, hosted by the DeBlois Gallery,134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, will have an Opening Reception on Friday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.
This year DeBlois Gallery welcomes the Anthony Quinn Foundation in celebrating the creativity of young art students with the artwork of Anthony Quinn, the Oscar-winning actor and an extraordinary artist.
Participating schools are Middletown High School, Portsmouth High School, the Met School and Rogers High School.
Show dates are Saturday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 19, 1-5 p.m. Free admission, all welcome and ample free parking.
Newport String Quartet performance
The Jamestown Arts Center,18 Valley St., Jamestown, will host a Newport String Quartet performance on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $30 supporter level.
The concert includes compositions by Joseph Bologne, Clarice Assad and Felix Mendelssohn.
The Newport String Quartet is the resident ensemble of The Newport String Project, a chamber music performance and youth mentoring initiative that aims to build a community that crosses boundaries of generation, heritage, and economic circumstances through access to inspiring musical experiences for all.
For more information visit jamestownartcenter.org/events.
Tiverton Annual Valentine's Market
Celebrate your valentine with a visit to The Tiverton Farmers Market on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Third Annual Valentine's Farmers Market. The Market offers a diverse selection of local farms, seafoods & meats, artisan foods, food entrepreneurs, handmade textiles and clothing, makers and artists.
Get out, socialize at the Market and connect to your community. Enjoy live and local music, vendors valentine's specials and sign up to win a ”Latin Lovers” giveaway basket, sponsored by The Perfect Empanada.
Event is free and open to the public. Only service animals are permitted in the school.
The market is held in the Tiverton Middle School Cafeteria, 10 Quintal Dr., Tiverton, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For the most recent vendor listing available at www.tivertonfarmersmarket.com.
Made with Heart
Visit the Hotel Viking Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for the MADE WITH HEART – Arts & Craft Fair in benefit of Give Kids the World. The two-day event will feature artists and crafters from all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Come shop handmade crafts, raffle prizes – hot chocolate bar & snacks all to support Give Kids the World, an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families.
Get a jump on Valentine's Day
Let's face it, going out on a Tuesday night isn't easy. So head out this weekend to spend some time with the person or people you love. Make a reservation or head to the local market and pick up all the fixings for a candlelight dinner at home.
Set up a popcorn bar and get ready to binge something even if it just turns into a little Netflix and Chill.
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Newport County events Feb. 10-12: High school art show, craft fair
