The Newport Restoration Foundation announced a schedule of community-centered events focused on The Great Elephant Migration: A Public Artwork by the Coexistence Collective, presented by Art&Newport, and curated by Dodie Kazanjian.
As a host for the Great Elephant Migration, NRF is delighted to welcome visitors to enjoy this unique contemporary art installation which has brought over 8,000 visitors to Rough Point since opening on July 2. This series of community events will bring even more fun and excitement to the Great Elephant Migration experience and give new opportunities for all visitors to appreciate this incredible and inspiring artwork.
“The goal of the Great Elephant Migration is to help advocate for co-existence and these community events are an opportunity for us to improve accessibility to Rough Point for our communities, embrace the co-existence of people, animals, and the environment, and to highlight the work of NRF and other partners who are helping to build community and provide vital services here on Aquidneck Island”, said NRF’s Director of Engagement and Presidential Initiatives Gina Tangorra.
“NRF is excited to welcome everyone to the Great Elephant Migration at Rough Point with our series of community events. These events have something for everybody, and we are looking forward to welcoming first-time and returning visitors to Rough Point”, said NRF President and Director of Rough Point Frankie Vagnone.
The events are listed as follows:
Community Book Event: Reading with the Elephants – with Charter Books
Saturday, Aug. 10 & Friday, Aug. 23: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Calling all adventurers and explorers for some elephant-sized fun! Join us and our friends at Charter Books for our next Community Book Event, Reading with The Elephants at Rough Point. This program includes storytime and a craft-making activity.
Recommended for ages 2-5.
Dog’s Day Out with the Elephants- with the Potter League for Animals
Saturday, Aug. 31: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for a dog’s day out with the Great Elephant Migration at “Ruff” Point. Bring along your dog to visit the elephants at Rough Point before the herd continues their migration. We will have a photo booth for your puppy to pose with their favorite pachyderm.Suggested donation, $5. All proceeds will go to the Newport Restoration Foundation and the Potter League for Animals to support our missions.
Roam Around Rough Point with the Elephants- featuring Community Partners
Saturday, Aug. 17: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Bike/trolley/walk to meet the elephants at Rough Point and join The Great Elephant Migration! We invite you to dine al fresco among Rough Point’s resident elephant herd, listen to local band Chelley Knight & the Dope Things, and enjoy the spectacular ocean views. Bring your lawn blanket and/or chairs and your picnic supplies. We’ll provide the Del’s Frozen Lemonade. Sponsored by BankNewport
Sensory-Friendly Morning with the Elephants
Saturday, Aug. 17: 9-10 a.m.
Join us for a sensory-friendly morning with the Great Elephant Migration at Rough Point! This morning is designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the elephant herd in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.
To register for these community events, and for more information on The Great Elephant Migration at Rough Point, visit newportrestoration.org
