The following is a schedule for the 2017 Newport Art Deco Weekend. Check the Event Page for other updates.
Friday, May 26th
6-9pm: Arrival and Check-In (Register at Young Building – 518 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI)
7-9pm Games, dancing, and socializing at the Fairlawn Estate
9-11pm: GBVS Murder Mystery Night! (There will be a second function room available for anyone who doesn’t want to participate in the Murder Mystery.)
Saturday, May 27th
8:30-10am: Breakfast served (weekend guests only)
9-10am: Registration for Day Guests (If arriving later, talk with a staff member about how to check in.)
10-11am: Partner Charleston Dance Class (Jen/Daryl) or Beginner Foxtrot with Studio One
11am-12pm: History and Secrets of the Newport Tower by Jim Egan curator of the Tower Museum
12 -2pm: Picnic on the lawn, croquet and games provided (Bring your own lunch/accessories)
1 -2pm: The Fairlawn Derby! Followed by a group picture on the lawn.
2-3pm: A history of Jazz during the Art Deco Period by GBVS contributor Jason McCool
3-4pm: Beginner Swing Lesson (Rebecca/Aditya) or Advanced Lindy Hop Class (Jen/Daryl)
4-7pm: Time for changing and then dinner in downtown Newport
7-8pm: Providence Swings question/answer refresher class (Daryl/Jen)
8-11:30pm: Black Tie Ball with Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society! Performance by Hop to the Beat!
11:30pm-late: DJ music and Socializing
Sunday, May 28th
8:30-10am: Breakfast served (weekend guests only)
12:30pm: Group sailing trip of Newport Harbor on the Madeline (see website here) Email “gbvintagesociety@gmail.com” to sign up for a discounted group ticket.
4-5pm Afternoon Tea at Viking Hotel click here (for those that can stay late–cost not included)
Email gbvintagesociety@gmail.com if you would like to be included in the reservation
The Greater Boston Vintage Society 