The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, opens a new season on Wednesday, October 18th from 6-8pm at PARLOR Bar & Kitchen at 200 Broadway in Newport.  The Alliance’s guests will be German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel whom has announced the creation of a year round arts inspired music series named PUDDINGSTONE FESTIVAL, which will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable 19th century-style salon. Teufel ‘s vision is of a Newport as a center of culture with music and art only a stone's throw away at every turn and accessible to the widest audience possible.

Arts Around the Fire is an opportunity for artists, writers, performers and audiences to engage with colleagues about events affecting the cultural community and learn about new ideas and good work being done.  Sign up for an artist membership or become a supporting member of the Alliance, a coalition of individuals and non-profits committed to the advancement of arts and culture in Newport County.  Please join us, free, utterly informal, no reservations needed.