Last weekend for a harbor cruise  IMAGE COURTESY RIBC THE SUMMER IS ENDING but the thrill of this cruise may last all winter long.It is difficult to imagine, but with summer coming to an end, some of the state’s most distinctive activities are shutting down, too. Rhode Island Bay Cruises offers a one-hour-and-40-minute narrated cruise of lower Narragansett Bay aboard the 400-passenger Millennium Catamaran that includes views of 10 historic lighthouses: Poplar Point in Wickford, Plum Beach in Saunderstown, Dutch Island in West Passage of Narragansett Bay, Whale Rock in Narragansett, Beavertail in Jamestown, Castle Hill in Newport, Lime Rock in Newport Harbor, Goat Island in Newport Harbor, Rose Island in East Passage Narragansett Bay and Conanicut in Jamestown. Catch the thrill of a day cruise that sails under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, passes by Hammersmith Farm, the Newport Mansions and a dozen small islands. Quanset Point Dock, 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown. Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday Oct. 12. Price: $25 adults; $22 seniors; $14 children; infants are free. Reservations are recommended. Dockside parking is free. For more information call 295-4040 or visit the Web site. Web site: www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com.
  IMAGE COURTESY CHABOT FINE ART GALLERY “UNA BELLA MATTINA” is one of Lee Chabot’s contributions to his new gallery’s opening. A new venue comes to Federal Hill Chabot Fine Art Gallery just opened its doors, and for its first exhibit the gallery is showing a diverse collection of oils, acrylics, watercolors and glass. The group show includes the contemporary work of Neal Drobnis, Julie Houck and Carolyn Latanision, as well as gallery founder, Lee Chabot. Human interaction with the built environment forms a loose theme for the paintings of Chabot, Houck and Latansion, while Drobnis’ glass works take their inspiration from nature and historical artifacts. 379 Atwells Ave., Providence. Friday, Oct. 3. Gallery hours noon to 8 p.m. Valet parking available. Free. Web site: www.chabotgallery.com.
The Queen turns two  IMAGE COURTESY QUEEN OF HEARTS FINE JEWELER Alex Aponte sells his jewelry made out of precious and semi-precious stones . The little shop that could apparently has. Queen of Hearts, located in Downcity Providence, is celebrating its second year in business with a day-long sale and bash. On Saturday, Karen Beebe, owner and co-founder, is keeping the shop open for 12 hours – from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Special prices for special people (i.e., anyone who comes over to celebrate). Find what you always have wanted in local art, formal wear and hand-crafted jewelry and accessories. 186 Union St., Providence. Saturday, Oct. 11. Special hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open to the public. Web site: www.queenofheartsprovidence.com.
Knitting Nation right here in Providence  IMAGE COURTESY LIZ COLLINS KNITTING NATION has taken place in more than five U.S. cities.The latest incarnation of Knitting Nation, produced by designer and RISD professor Liz Collins, is a combination of performance and installation. Collins’ Knitting Nation will take on its fifth phase by installing 10 RISD machine knitters on the rooftop of the Chace Center. The machines and fellow human knitters will weave a building-size fabric piece to cascade off the roof of the Radeke Building and float down towards the Chace Center entryway. The knitters on the rooftop – machines and humans alike – will be recorded on a live video feed shown on a monitor located in the entryway. This piece will be on site for one day, so make it a point to see the work of one of Providence’s most active artists. Center, 4 South Main St., Providence. Saturday, Oct. 11. Knitting Nation will commence at 11 a.m. and last until 4 p.m., weather permitting. View of the fabric will be best from the Chace Center courtyard. Free and open to the public. Web site: www.lizcollins.com.
Inspiration parks at City Hall  IMAGE COURTESY FRIENDS OF INDIA POINT PARK PROCEEDS FROM the sale of some of the art is going to Friends of India Point Park. Here’s a reason to visit City Hall without an official appointment: “Park as Muse: Artwork of India Point Park,” a show of 31 artists, is opening this weekend with a reception for artists, neighbors (and the public) on Friday in the central corridors of Providence’s Beaux Arts landmark. The show brings together artists whose work derives inspiration from India Point Park, which stretches across 12 acres of the Providence waterfront at the head of Narragansett Bay, is located just one mile from downtown and has been called “the entering crown jewel to the city” by Mayor David N. Cicilline. Artwork includes painting, photography, a quilt, painting on plates and poetry. 25 Dorrance St., in Providence. Friday Oct. 10. Reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments available. Free and open to the public. Web site: www.friendsofindiapark.org.
Autumnfest 2008  IMAGE COURTESY AUTUMNFEST AUTUMNFEST ATTENDEES will find everything from Ferris wheel rides to a tractor pull.Autumnfest started out as a small gathering of local volunteers and businesses and has grown into a three-day event of music, food, rides and fun in downtown Woonsocket. Celebrating its 30th year, Autumnfest will have two main stages for non-stop performances by local, regional and national acts. There will be a midway dedicated to all things fun for children, with face painting, pony rides and animal balloons. With more than 60 arts and craft vendors, including 20 different food vendors and a beer garden, there will be tons to see, shop and do. Don’t forget the fireworks display on Sunday night and, on Columbus Day morning, see the Autumnfest parade stepping off at 9:30 am and marching along Social Street. World War II Memorial State Park, 40 Social St., Woonsocket. Saturday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 13. Autumnfest runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the weekend; and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. Free and open to the public. Includes free parking. Web site: www.autumnfest.org.
 IMAGE COURTESY FRANK TICHELI ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS of the concert is “Blue Shades,” written by Frank Ticheli in 1996.Black and Blue Fall is marked by wind gusts and swirling leaves, and to follow the tune of the season, The Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble will be gathering in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall for their first concert of the year. The performance, titled “Black and Blue,” will be led by ensemble conductor Robert Franzblau. Featured guests include Ian Greitzer, principal clarinetist of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, and 2003 Rhode Island College graduate Jason Thomson, a Chicago-based clarinetist and teacher. The concert’s title refers to the clarinet, which is “black,” paired with jazz and rock styles, “blue.” The music performed will range from a series of four folk songs written by English composer Haydn Wood to a concerto composition of modern rock music created by Scott McAllister. Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Friday, Oct. 10. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $7 for general admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the box office at (401) 456-8144. Web site: www.ric.edu.
Tiverton scene of a shiny event  IMAGE COURTESY OF ROSEBERRY-WINN ROSEBERRY-WINN WAS STARTED IN 1997 with an owner’s commitment to well designed products that are handmade and affordable. The pottery and tile gallery Roseberry-Winn is located in Tiverton Four Corners and showcases a distinctive line of porcelain pottery and decorative tile. Having appeared in Country Living, Bon Apetit, The New York Times, InStyle and Yankee magazines, Roseberry-Winn is making a big name for itself. This weekend, catch the highly anticipated second annual sale event, in which a large variety of studio seconds are being made available, including vases, pitchers, cachepots, teapots, platters, mugs, dinnerware and tile. The event will take place under the tents on the side lawn. There will be a “Kids Activity Table” and homemade snacks and refreshments will be served. 3842 Main Road, Tiverton. Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12. Store sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The event continues on Monday, Oct. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Web site: www.roseberrywinn.com.
A little culture comes to Little Rhody  IMAGE COURTESY OF JANE PICKENS THEATER YOU WON’T NEED A PASSPORT to see this Italian gem.“Barbiere di Siviglia,” Giochino Rossini’s most famous opera, is being shown on film at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport this weekend. This exclusive showing is part of a series presented on limited cinema screens across the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. The Jane Pickens Theater is one of fewer than 30 theaters participating in the U.S. and one of only four theaters in New England. “Barbiere di Siviglia,” which dates from the early 1800s, is a comedic opera performed in two acts. The screening is from Venice’s Teatro La Fenice production, which was an immediate hit in 2008. 49 Touro St., Newport. Sunday, Oct. 12. Showtime is 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 per person. Web site: www.janepickens.com.
Take a productive lunch break  IMAGE COURTESY GREATER KENNEDY PLAZA WORKING GROUP TAKE YOUR LUNCH BREAK THIS WEEK to stock up on vegetables, fruits, herbs and so much more.Office folks in Providence’s Financial District are busy at their desks all day long, so lunch hour is a welcome respite. Luckily, a farmer’s market takes place every Friday in centrally located Kennedy Plaza, and the crowds have been feeling the buzz. Head through the plaza toward Burnside Park and you will find a row of white tents bursting with produce, baked goods and local treats. Participating farms include Big Train Farm, Cranston; Cedar Edge Farm, Johnston; Earth Essence Herbals, Charlestown; and Simmons Farm, Middletown. Seven Stars Bakery will be selling its home-made bread, and OceanState Chocolates will showcase its artisan treats. Kennedy Plaza, Providence. Friday, Oct. 10. Market hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be open through the end of October. Free and open to the public. Web site: www.kennedyplaza.org.
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