A Gem of a Night

Calvin Campany, president and owner of Adornment Fine Jewelry, understands how to have a good time. Every Friday night through November 16, Campany hosts Art On Tap, an event featuring free local beer tastings, artwork from local artists and jewelry from local jewelers.

“It’s a celebration of what’s made right here in Rhode Island,” says Campany. The event came out of his love of shopping local: “It’s important to support local artists – and I just like beer,” he says, laughing. “I’ve been to stuffy wine tastings and stuffy art shows and I wanted something more fun, because that’s what Adornment is, a fun jewelry store.”

While Campany has a store in South Kingstown at 36 South County Commons Way, the weekly events take place at his Newport Adornment store. Wander in to either location to get a taste of the good life.