Indie bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 29, is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party at indie bookstores nationwide held annually since 2014. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for Saturday. We spoke […]
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Helly Hansen Newport celebrating its 25th Anniversary
Helly Hansen Newport commemorates its 25th anniversary on April 19, 2023, with weeklong celebrations as the oldest licensed Helly Hansen store in North America. Reflecting on 25 years in this historic sailing destination, Newport Rhode Island, the Helly Hansen Newport crew recall participating in iconic races and regattas such as the Volvo Ocean Race and […]
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From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year’s must-have shopping fad since 1973
Shopping has changed over the years—from small, local businesses to big-box stores with global supply chains and the ease of online shopping—but one thing has stayed the same: American consumers don’t want to miss out on the next big thing. In fact, Americans spend an average of nearly $1,500 per month on nonessential items and […]
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Beautiful photos of Christmas markets around the world
Christmas markets are a quintessential holiday tradition in Europe. Nearly every city, regardless of size, likely has at least one open-air bazaar that pops up sometime between mid-November and early December to sell holiday tchotchkes and treats. These advent markets aren’t a modern-day invention, either. They’ve been around for centuries. The first recorded instance dates […]
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Shop Local – Last minute holiday gift ideas for 2022
As online shipping deadlines approach, your options for gift-buying for the holiday season are becoming more limited. Never fear, local businesses are here to answer the call. Here’s an updated list of stores with all kinds of gifts available for last-minute shoppers. For the Home Kristen Coates – Shop curated holiday gifts in the online shop here or […]
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Dine Local, Shop Local: Newport County Dinner Club returns for its 34th year
The Newport County Dinner Club is returning for its 34th year, continuing its mission of making dining out more affordable. The Newport County Dinner Club offers two-for-one dining at more than 50 local restaurants. “This year the Newport County Dinner Club is celebrating 34 years. We have over 50 wonderful restaurants waiting for you. Don’t […]
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‘Six Picks’ local music for gifting this holiday season
Here’s a holiday gift idea for the music fan in your life. Buy local music! “Six Picks Local Music, Holiday edition” includes some of our favorite new releases from RI-based artists, plus a few honorable mentions. Tell us your favorites in comments below. Various Artists – Fire Escape Want to get to know some of […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Best books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, we’ll be sharing some ideas for unique gifts available locally. Here’s a nice list of Newport-related books for you to consider curated by Charter Books proprietor Steve Iwanski. There’s a good mix of fiction and non-fiction, some art, and a little […]
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Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century
The holidays are coming, and just like every year before this one, there’s sure to be a new gift craze or fad taking the country by storm. To celebrate, Stacker researched the crazes and fads of years past, from 1919 until today. The information comes from lists of the hardest-to-find and the most popular Christmas […]
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Craft Fair to be held on Dec. 10, will benefit Rogers High School Class of 2026
Items by local artists and students will be sold at a Craft Fair in the Rogers High School Gym on December 10 from 10 am – 1 pm. Twenty-five vendors will sell wares ranging from local art and photography to upcycled bags/napkins and aprons. There will be handmade jewelry, ornaments, succulents, candles, pottery, and personalized […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Holiday Arts Market
Feel festive and support the work of artists and artisans during the annual Holiday Arts Market at the Jamestown Arts Center on Friday, December 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, December 10 from 10 am – 4 pm. This free two-day event features one of a kind art objects from ceramicists, painters, jewelry makers, textile […]
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Shop Local “Six Picks” – Art and Gift shops in Newport and beyond
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Supply chain issues may impact big box stores, but there are dozens of local options out there for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select six of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, we […]
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The Love Shack by LOLA & Company is now open in Newport
The Love Shack by LOLA & Company is now open in Newport! Visit them at 400 Thames St. to see the entire LOLA jewelry line as well as our popular branded LoveShack clothing & items. Spend $150 or more starting Black Friday (11/25) through Cyber Monday (11/28) and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Visit […]
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Little City Thrifty Vintage Market returns to WaterFire Arts Center
Little City Thrifty Vintage Market is returning to Providence’s WaterFire Arts Center for another curated weekend of indoor vintage and antiques shopping on October 1st and 2nd, 2022! Recently named “Rhode Island’s Best Flea Market” by national publication Domino Magazine, Little City Thrifty is excited to kick off fall with a second festival, after a […]
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Record Store Day coming Saturday, April 23
Don’t worry if you see long lines in odd places Saturday morning. You’ll be witnessing music fans lining up early for the annual event known as Record Store Day. RSD returns Saturday, April 23rd at record stores across RI to the delight of serious vinyl collectors and everyday fans. The first Record Store Day took […]
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Ocean State Job Lot will offer First Responder Deal Days March 17 – 23
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) his week announced that it offer its First Responder Deal Days March 17th through March 23rd. During this period, current or retired first responders who spend a minimum of $20.00 will receive 40% of their purchase price back on a Crazy Deal Gift Card. First responders are also invited to pick up free hand sanitizer, hand wipes, disinfecting wipes, […]
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“Six Picks” Gifts: Shop local for last-minute gifts
Last-minute shopping got ya down? Never fear – we’ve got a few favorites with fun gift ideas who are open through Christmas Eve. Here’s your chance to shop local! Newport Music opened this summer at 142 Bellevue Ave at the intersection with Memorial Drive. The store is well stocked for the holidays with gifts ranging […]
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Aquidneck Community Table to host special holiday market
Mark the calendar for Aquidneck Community Table’s last Wednesday market of the season on December 22nd! Don’t miss this festive Holiday Market at Stoneacre Garden, the last chance to shop the freshest and local options before the market takes a winter break. Think of shopping for gifts from vendors, in addition to the great gifts […]
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Best local spots for last-minute holiday shopping
Need some last-minute holiday shopping ideas that support local businesses? We’ve got you covered. Check out this list of local spots where you’ll find plenty of items and gift certificates for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With most businesses now set up with online stores, shopping local is easier and more convenient than ever. […]
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Kings Lens and Friends features Janie Kinnane Block Prints
This week, the Kings Lens and Friends revolving art gallery features the work of Little Compton artist Janie Kinnane. Kinnane is on a mission to create art for good through her business Charlie Lou, named after her grandfathers. You can view and shop Kinnane’s art at The Kings Lens through December 16th. Follow Janie on […]
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Folk Vintage opens on Spring Street
You may have noticed a funky new storefront on the corner of Spring and Prospect Hill Streets. It belongs to Folk Vintage, owned by Sydney Gordon who recently relocated to Newport from NYC. We had a chance to take a peek inside this 70s-style thrift store and talk with Sydney about the inspiration behind Folk […]
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47th Annual Christmas Stroll returns to Nantucket this weekend
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend this weekend Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5, 2021. Christmas Stroll Weekend features a visit by Santa Claus, Santa’s Village Marketplace, live entertainment, craft shows, tours, local specials. and much more. See a full schedule of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce […]
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Annual Holiday Arts Market returns to the Jamestown Arts Center December 10 – 11
The Jamestown Arts Center is getting festive with the return of the annual Holiday Arts Market and a new community project on the interactive outdoor mural wall. Celebrate the holidays and support the work of artists and artisans during the two-day annual Holiday Arts Market at the JAC (18 Valley Street in Jamestown) on Friday, […]
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Buy Local “Six Picks” – Local Art and Gift shops
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Supply chain issues aside, there are dozens of options out there for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select six of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, we present some of our favorite art […]
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Special pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market to be held on Wednesday at Stoneacre Garden
Aquidneck Community Table is holding a special pre-Thanksgiving farmers market this Wednesday from 2 PM -5 PM at their new winter home, Stoneacre Garden in downtown Newport, where market stalls will be brimming with fresh and local ingredients from regional farmers and food vendors for the upcoming Thanksgiving feasts. The selection of foods and artisanal […]