5 Weekend Musts: Theatre by the Sea & More

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Friday, June 17, 2011

GoLocalProv Features Team

You smart enough to win the Putnam County Spelling Bee and take advantage of our hand-picked must-dos for the weekend? Y-E-S.

Spell it out at Theatre by the Sea

Friday-Sunday
Don't miss closing weekend of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the consistently quality and charming Theatre by the Sea. There's no better summer night out than in the big barn just off the beach at Matunuck. And if you haven't seen this Tony-winning play, now's your chance. 364 Cards Pond Rd, Matunuck, 782-TKTS.

Get a peek at Newport's Secret Gardens

Friday-Sunday
Nothing better than botanical snooping in the City by the Sea. Check out 15 gardens in private homes on self-guided tours. Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, $20 in advance, $25 day of tours. Call 847-0514 for more information or go to www.newportsecretgardens.org.

Sing in (and Dance To) the Solstice in Blackstone Valley

Saturday
Celebrate the longest day at the first-ever Solstice Festival, at the Blackstone River Theatre, filled with Celtic music and Irish dance. Festival hours 11am to 7pm. Adult tickets general admission, $15, seniors $10, kids 6-15 $5, and 5 and under are free. Blackstone River Theatre, www.riverfolk.org.

Catch World-Class Golf in Barrington

Sunday
This tournament just gets better and better. The CVS Caremark Charity Classic has an all-star lineup as always, and things get underway on Sunday with the Pepsi Pro-Am. For more information, go to www.cvscharityclassic.com.

Get Sweetened up with Strawberries in Wickford

Saturday
Savor Smith Castle's celebrated strawberry shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry—a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with family entertainment. Rain date: June 19. Call 294-3521, or visit the Smith's Castle Web site for more information. Noon-4pm, Smith's Castle, 155 Richard Smith Drive (off Route 1).