There is plenty to enjoy at the Narrows Center for the Arts this month highlighted by the Second Annual Spindle City Americana Music Festival honoring the music of Elvis Costello on 10/19 from 5pm-11pm. Artists scheduled to play are Smith & Weedon, Todd Thibaud, Jimmy Ryan, Heather Maloney, Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage, Jenny Dee & the Delinquents, and the Bob Kendall Band. Each act will play an Elvis Costello song chosen by the Narrows and one they chose themselves. They will round out their sets with original material as well.
Among the other acts at the Narrows Center this month are The David Bromberg Band on 10/4, Shemekia Copeland on 10/5, Dave Mason on 10/8, Debra Mann Quintet, 70th Birthday Tribute to Joni Mitchell, Leo Kottke on 10/25 and Jake Shimabukuro on 10/27. Common Fence Music Festival continues their 20th Anniversary season with Ellis Paul on 10/5, Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line on 10/19 and Jammin' Divas on 10/26.

out & about
Each weekend this month we have fairs and festivals to enjoy autumn outdoors. The 39th Annual Harvest Fair at the Norman Bird Sanctuary is on 10/5+10/6. On 10/12+0/13 The International Oktoberfest! will be held at the Yachting Center (Sunday is recommended for families). The Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival is slated for 10/19+10/20 and The Newport Food Truck Festival rolls into town on 10/26.

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