ART Night Bristol Warren Kicks Off Second Year Tonight

The first night of the monthly tour features air and helium creations, textiles, cut paper designs, and bronze and clay sculptures.

  Building on the success of its first year in 2012, ART Night returns tonight with its first tour of four local galleries, starting at 5 pm. "We had an amazing first year," ART Night committee chair Stephan Brigidi explained in a recent email. "We won a Governor's Tourism Award and we were named 'Best of' in Rhode Island Monthly. The event attracted 10,000 visitors, 53 percent of whom traveled from out-of-state to see ART Night." Termed "a gallery stroll with a twist," the monthly event offers shuttle service from each of four art spaces in Bristol and Warren, plus specials at local shops and restaurants. Attendees get to see the spaces where the artists create their work — and learn about the two towns, Brigidi noted. "The open studios …

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Choose the Springtime Bristol-Warren Patch Facebook Cover Photo

Have a great photo, painting or drawing that represents spring in Bristol and Warren? Upload it here!

  Update, Apr. 30 at 3 pm: Submissions are now closed. Watch for the voting article on May 1 on Bristol-Warren Patch! With winter behind us [and what a winter it was!], it's a great time to brighten up the Bristol-Warren Patch Facebook page with a springtime scene — and we're looking for your help. From now until Tuesday, Apr. 30, we'll be accepting spring-themed submissions for a cover photo for us to use on Bristol-Warren Patch's Facebook page until the summer. Whether it's a photo of a historic building, the harbor, or people just going about their day, we want to see your take on Bristol and Warren. Be creative and try to capture the essence of your neighborhood to represent our towns on Facebook. There's no age requirement to submit: …

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You Ask, Patch Answers!

What's Happening This Weekend in Bristol and Warren?

Earth Day events, a soul band, and theatre performances at Roger Williams University are among this weekend's scheduled activities.

  Are you putting together your weekend planner in Bristol and Warren? The forecast is for a chance of rain Friday with sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the 50s. So check out this list of local events — and get out and enjoy! Click each blue link for more information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm. Friday, Apr. 19: Saturday, Apr. 20: Sunday, Apr. 21: Don't see your event here? Add it to the Bristol-Warren Event calendar — and post the link in the comments below.

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April Vacation Ideas Near Bristol and Warren — April 17

It's Wednesday of April vacation — what are you doing with the kids?

  This week, Apr. 15 through 19, is April vacation for kids in Bristol-Warren Schools — and here's a list of things for them to do for today, Apr. 17. Bristol-Warren Patch has done the legwork for you and found great events and activities in and around the two towns. Check back every morning at 6 am for great vacation ideas — better yet, sign up for our daily email newsletter and get the info sent directly to your Inbox. Click the blue links to see more, including locations and contact information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm. Wednesday, Apr. 17 — Fun and Games: George Hail Library breaks out the Wii and board games today at 3:30 pm. Free.  'Toons: Steve Brosnihan provides instruction to kids in the second grade and up at Rogers …

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April Vacation Ideas Near Bristol and Warren — April 16

The kids are home for four more weekdays — here's a list of events and activities happening in and near Bristol and Warren.

  This week, Apr. 15 through 19, is April vacation for kids in Bristol-Warren Schools — and here's a list of things for them to do for today, Apr. 16. Bristol-Warren Patch has done the legwork for you and found great events and activities in and around the two towns. Check back every morning at 6 am for great vacation ideas — better yet, sign up for our daily email newsletter and get the info sent directly to your Inbox. Click the blue links to see more, including locations and contact information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm. Tuesday, Apr. 16 — Investigation: The kids can practice their acumen at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum's History Detectives Tuesday today.  Day rate $35 members, $45 non-members, $25 for half-day…

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April Vacation Ideas Near Bristol and Warren — April 15

Looking for ideas while the kids are home this week?

  This week, Apr. 15 through 19, is April vacation for kids in Bristol-Warren Schools — and here's an easy way to find things for them to do. Bristol-Warren Patch has done the legwork for you and found great events and activities in and around the two towns. Check back every morning at 6 am for great vacation ideas — better yet, sign up for our daily email newsletter and get the info sent directly to your Inbox. Click the blue links to see more, including locations and contact information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm. Monday, Apr. 15 — Magic: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum hosts Magical Mystical Monday today, the first of five days of activities. Forts and fairies, wizards and science experiments, magic and surprises …

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What's Happening This Weekend in Bristol and Warren?

Here's the list of activities posted on the Bristol-Warren Patch Calendar for Apr. 12 to 14.

  Are you putting together your weekend planner in Bristol and Warren? The forecast is for a chance of rain Friday with sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the 50s. So check out this list of local events — and get out and enjoy! Click each blue link for more information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm. Friday, Apr. 12: Saturday, Apr. 13: Sunday, Apr. 14:   Looking to promote your event in Bristol or Warren? Start by posting it on the Bristol-Warren Patch Calendar.

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RWU Prof, Architect of Memorial to Abolition, Speaks Thursday Night

Julian Bonder is scheduled to discuss his work on the memorial, located in Nantes, France. Free.