Celebrate the 29th Annual Black Ships Festival and the Sister City relationship between Newport and Shimoda. Step onto the elegant grounds of Rosecliff on Bellevue Ave., an exquisite & historic location, over looking the Atlantic Ocean for a formal gala honoring the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa. Enjoy a unique evening that fuses both Japanese and American culture. The Gala includes music, dancing, an Open Bar, wines by Oyster Bay Wines USA, and outstanding dinner by Russell Morin Catering with Sushi by Haruki. Begin the evening with the breaking of the Ceremonial Sake Drum filled with Gekkeikan Sake. Sit down dinner. $150 per person, Black Tie /Kimonos welcomed. For tickets, call (401) 846-2720. Presented by Toray Plastics (America), Inc.