Friends of Ballard Park
Ballard Park Illuminated Garden

2007 Calendar of Events

2nd Annual Illuminated Garden
Friday, Febuary 23 & Saturday, February 24 * 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Ballard Park's quarry meadow will be transormed into a magnificant blooming garden of lights when thousands of Christmas tree lights, luminiaries, gobos and up lights enrich the park's three acre quarry meadow which includes a vernal pond, rock wall and groves of trees. FREE.

For more information about
events call 619.3377.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carol C. Ballard, President
Misi Narcizo, Vice President
Jill Spear, Treasurer
Colleen McGrath, Secretary

Frank Amaral
Linda Lee Butler
Meg Edenbach
Mary Ellen Grosvenor
Matt Plumb

3rd Annual Ballard Park Unplugged
Thursday, June 28, 2007 * 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Follow the melodies and enjoy the natural setting of Ballard Park during an evening of music. Six groups will play simultaneously throughout the park’s 13 acres. FREE.

Yoga classes in Ballard Park
Yoga in the Park
Tuesdays in July * 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Enjoy a 90 minute yoga class in the park’s quarry meadow. Breathing, warm-up, basic postures and relaxation for all levels. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat. Co-sponsored by Newport’s Park & Recreation Department. Call 619.3377 to register. Drop ins welcome. $12 per person, per class or $40 for the series of four classes.
Ballard Park Unplugged
Concert: Paul Geremia
July 12, 2007* 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Known as an instrumental master, Paul Geremia is back
this summer in the quarry meadow for his third performance. Mr. Geremia has built a reputation as a first rate bluesman, songwriter and one of the best country blues fingerpickers ever. Several hundred people showed up with blankets and picnic dinners to enjoy his country blues performance..


Concert: Toe Jam Puppet Band
July 26, 2007* 7:00 pm
Making their debut appearance at Ballard Park, the Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on childrens entertainment that grown ups can enjoy as well. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band’s original songs, puppertry and storytelling.
Belly Dancing with Katerina


Belly Dancing with Katerina
Tuesday, August 7 * 6:30 pm
Instructor: Katherine Carbone

Movies on the Rocks
Thursday, August 9 * dusk
Title to be announced later.


Shake Your Soul Class
Tuesday, August 21 * 6:30 pm
Instructor: Katherine Carbone

Movies on the Rocks
Thursday, August 23 * dusk
Title to be announced later.

Pilates in the Park
Tuesday, September 4 & 11
Saturday, September 9 & 16
Instructor: Aggie Kirby Perkins

Concert: Bob Kendall Band
Thursday, September 6 2007* 6:30 to 8:30 pm
A local favorite, vocalist Bob Kendall who recently released his full length CD Enough is Enough will play in the quarry meadow along with his band. In addition to opening for Bob Dylan at the 2002 Newport Folk Festival.

Movies on the Rocks
Thursday, September 20 * dusk
Title to be announced later.

Pumpkin Jubilee
Friday, October 12th *7:00 pm
A fundraiser for Friends of Ballard Park.

5th Annual Pumpkin Tour
Saturday, October 13th * 4:30 to 8:30 pm

outdoor movie screenings
outdoor movie screenings
Ballard Park Unplugged