Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 2/17/17, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting:Newport Vineyards WINEterfest http://www.newportvineyards.com/calendar-of-eventsCelebrate the season at our 21st Annual WINEterfest Weekend. Two days full of grape stomping, ice wine bar tasting goodness. Enjoy live music from Little Compton Band on Saturday and The Pourmen on Sunday, while sipping at our infamous Ice Wine Bar. Marvel at the creations of our LIVE ice sculpting performance on Saturday or LIVE wine statue on Sunday. Warm your toes in a bucket of grapes by signing up to compete in one of our Grape Stomp Competitions!Saturday, February 18, ongoing from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.LIVE Ice Sculpture Performance 12pm – 2:30Grape Stomping Competition at 1:00 and 3:00 – click here (limited spots available)*Sunday, February 19, ongoing from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.LIVE Wine Statue 12:00pm – 4pmGrape Stomping Competition at 1:00 and 3:00 – click here (limited spots available)*$25 in advance ($28 at the door)$20 for Case Club/Cru Club members (Discount Code Required - must provide member number or verification) Includes wine tastingWicked Fun in the 401  Insanity for Humanity Polar Plunge - Saturday  https://www.facebook.com/events/242828209477541/Insanity for Humanity is a crazy way to help our neighbors. We can’t think of any better way to have fun while loving people than eating food, playing games, and plunging into the freezing cold Atlantic as we raise money for the Izzy Foundation. If you have a little crazy in you, then join us for a day at the beach! It is on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. We start registration at 11am with music and games and the plunge will start around noon. Registering online will make the process at the plunge fast and easy. - The band Collington will be playing for this event!This is a fundraiser so we suggest a donation of $25 dollars, which gets you a T-shirt.... but any donation will be accept. If you have no money at east bring friends. We will have free food, Collington Band, and tons of prizes. Check out www.InsanityForHumanityRI.com for more info Newport Winter Festival Join us for the 29th Annual Newport Winter Festival! The annual Winter Festival will take place February 17th-26th, 2017 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, music, and fun for all ages. Melt away your winter blues with all the Newport Winter Festival has to offer. Highlighted family events include the Chili Cook-Off, Children's Fair, Teddy Bear Tea, Princess Party, Illusion Quest, Magician and Juggler Robert Clark, Chicken Wing Cook-off and more!! Parents looking for a night out we have some great concerts, comedy and drink contests including Changes in Latitudes, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Boston's Premier Top 40 Country Band: Walkin' The Line and a hilarious Comedy Show featuring Co-headliners Nick Griffin and Christine Hurley! Be sure to pick up a Winter Festival bracelet that provides free admission or significant discounts to all official Festival events as well as discounts at many local stores and restaurants for only $10! Friday February 17th 7pm: Illusion Quest, Professional Illusionist, David Garrity, will feature visual magic and incredible illusions that will entertain the entire family!Saturday February 18th 11am-3:30pm: The 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off                                 Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town! Sunday February 19th and Monday February 20th 11:30am-4pm: Children’s Fair Bring your