Join Dr. Mark Stickney, founder of Historic Music of Newport, as he brings the stories of Newport’s historic theatres to life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these venues welcomed performers from near and far, making Newport a lively stop for musicians from all over the world. Musical selections from the era will help recreate the sounds audiences once heard, offering a vivid sense of what it was like when Newport’s theatres stood at the heart of the city’s entertainment scene. Reception at 5:30 p.m., show from 6:30-7:30 p.m.