Who to vote for in the upcoming primary and special election? That’s a question many of you may have, especially if you are a Democrat. I met up with John Florez, one of the four Democratic candidates, on Friday at his office on Bellevue Avenue to discuss his campaign, his priorities if elected, his thoughts on […]
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A Conversation with Christian McBride, Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival (Part 3)
An amazing bass player, band leader and composer, Christian McBride, the Newport Jazz Festival’s new artistic director, brings profound respect for the festival, and a keen sense of those who should be playing at it. He’s also not afraid to showcase young talent. “Some of it you just get excited by something that you hear, […]
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A Conversation with Christian McBride, Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival (Part 1)
It was more than 25 years ago that Christian McBride played his first Newport Jazz Festival. Now, five Grammys later and considered among the best jazz bass players on the planet, McBride is taking on a huge challenge, following in the footsteps of festival founder George Wein and assuming the mantle as the festival’s Artistic […]
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Local Woman Recognized for Intervening in Thames Street Emergency
In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 18th, Amanda Tracy decided to go for a drive and clear her head. But as Tracy – an employee at Roger Williams Department of Public Safety and licensed EMT since 2009 – headed home, she came across a grisly emergency unfolding on Thames Street that put her […]
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‘Bikes and Beers Across America’ is Ready to Hit The Road to Fight MS with Hops, Hope and Bicycles
The idea behind Bikes and Beers Across America (BBAM) started out like many great ideas –a late night bar conversation scratched out on cocktail napkins. Hank Hank Whitin, owner of Pour Judgement Bar & Grill, became reflective on his upcoming milestone birthday. “I realized I didn’t want to turn 50, 25 lbs. overweight and drunk […]
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Photo Gallery: Newport String Project presents Dvorak, Maconchy, Mendelssohn at Ochre Court
On January 29th, the Newport String Project presented perennial favorite Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in the vibrant setting of Ochre Court at Salve Regina University. The concert brought together a dynamic group of musicians working at the leading edge of socially engaged chamber music in Rhode Island and beyond. The program also featured Antonin Dvorak’s […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: ‘You Have to Say You Did The Right Thing’ (Part 5)
A Conversation with George Wein: ‘…after all your life, and it is the last part of my life, to have reached that place. I guess, you have to say you did the right thing’ – Part 5 of 5 Throughout this five-part series, we’ve explored George Wein’s career from when he was working in what […]
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Tyler’s 1600 Miles Away: Exploring Aquidneck Island’s Ties to the Virgin Islands
I find solace in traveling each winter for a period of time to escape the cold and explore new destinations. Over the past 5 years, a small island that’s just over 1600 miles away from Newport has become my home away from home. I started visiting the Virgin Islands back in 2012 when one of […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: Artistry – the Festivals (Part 1)
For more than seven decades, George Wein has been making music, as a performer and as a promoter and producer. He’s elevated folk and jazz to new levels, through the festivals he founded and shaped for so many years. At 91, George Wein walks slower these days, but fills a room with his wisdom, his […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: Madam Chaloff, a Bucket of Blood, and Storyville (Part 2)
In part 2, George Wein takes us on his journey, from classical piano and lessons with Madam Chaloff, to the clubs at which he first played for two dollars a night, to the rise of his famed Boston Club, Storyville, where a visit from Louie Armstrong helped define Wein’s path in music. In case you […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: Motivation (Part 3)
Motivation. For decades George Wein has been a paramount figure in the development of the music, mostly jazz. It’s what he played, and it’s what he presented, in his Storyville Club, and at the festivals in Newport, New York, New Orleans, and around the globe. In this part three of our interview with George, we […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Jeovanna
Jeovanna is the owner and sole stylist at Lily + Lion, Newport’s only boutique speakeasy salon, shhh … don’t tell anyone. She is a San Diego native, and a Bumble & Bumble trained hairstylist (since 2002) that specializes in color, cut, and treatments for the hair and scalp. For the record, her scalp treatments are out […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Suzi Nance
‘Boss Lady Of The Week’ Is A Weekly Column That Highlights Empowering, Entrepreneurial and Inspiring Females In Our Community Suzi Nance: President of Capitol Realty Company, Founder of Bring Peace Not Pain, Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnotist, Peace Coach, Life Coach, Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Mother, and Grandmother (and, breathe). She is no stranger to the life […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Sarah Berkman
Sarah Berkman: Herbalist, Birth Doula, Earth Mother (my claim, not hers), Aromatherapist and Owner of Gather. Sarah wears may hats (and thrifted dresses); she grew up in New England and after a brief stay on the left coast, she has nestled back in Rhode Island. Her goal (one among many) is to integrate traditional medicine […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Sue Gearan
Photos were taken by Peter Mellekas. Timely with the end of Newport Boat Show Weekend, I bring you: Sue Gearan. Sue is a professional Yacht Charter Broker and Travel Concierge, who plans weeklong vacation charters worldwide as well as day charters and other travel needs for clients locally and beyond. Sue and I met on a […]
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Newport Maven: Katherine Martin
Newport is full of inspiring people, amiright? Entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, and fitness gurus; kick butt community members who embody everything about athletic culture. In honor of celebrating our local athletes, and those who are especially involved in our community, we have created our ‘Newport Mavens’. Since Newport is so small, a huge amount of our focus is on community; […]
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Newport Maven: Patti Doyle
Newport is full of inspiring people, amiright? Entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, and fitness gurus; kick butt community members who embody everything about athletic culture. In honor of celebrating our local athletes, and those who are especially involved in our community, we have created our ‘Newport Mavens’. Since Newport is so small, a huge amount of our focus is on community; […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Kristen Coates
‘Boss Lady Of The Week’ Is A Weekly Column That Highlights Empowering, Entrepreneurial and Inspiring Females In Our Community Kristen Coates: Curator, Artist, Designer, Art Agent, and an all around badass. Kristen is a graduate of Rogers High School and has re-planted her roots in Newport after spending time in New York City. Although Newport […]
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Newport Maven: Gregory Angel
Newport is full of inspiring people, amiright? Entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, and fitness gurus; kick butt community members who embody everything about athletic culture. In honor of celebrating our local athletes, and those who are especially involved in our community, we have created our ‘Newport Mavens’. Since Newport is so small, a huge amount of our focus is on community; […]
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What About Bobby: What Would You Say If You Were Told That You Would Be Dead In Two to Five Years?
My Name is Bobby Forster, I Live In Newport and I Have ALS. What would you say if you were told that you would be dead in two to five years? For me, I simply said that is not going to work. So far, I have been right! Hi, my name is Bobby Forster and […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Rebecca King
‘Boss Lady’ Of The Week Highlights Empowering, Entrepreneur, & Inspiring Females In Our Community Rebecca King is a Real Estate Agent at Libby Kirwin Real Estate (LKRE) and an all around vital business woman and mogul. She has experience working for internationally recognized companies like DETAILS and Allure while also being part of local businesses like Newport’s […]
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Newport Maven: Jacki Lane
Newport is full of inspiring people, amiright? Entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, and fitness gurus; kick butt community members who embody everything about athletic culture. In honor of celebrating our local athletes, and those who are especially involved in our community, we have created our ‘Newport Mavens’. Since Newport is so small, a huge amount of our focus is on community; […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Oysters, Rhode Island’s Hidden Gem
Over the past decade, a renewed interest in oysters and aquaculture has bolstered a revival in the local industry. Rhode Island’s pristine coastal waters and salt estuaries serve as ideal growing locations for these popular bivalves and over 50 farms across the state are now in the market of farming and distributing. Aquaculture is overwhelmingly […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Emily Perkins
All photographs taken by Vanessa Walsh of Vanessa Walsh Photography. Emily Perkins is a fourth generation local islander from a family full of entrepreneurs. Her expertise is in holistic esthetics, coaching and energy work. Her passion also lies in the sphere of empowering women and encouraging others, in general, to be their best selves. Not […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: These Are A Few of My Favorite Things
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every week on What’sUpNewp this summer. After a few days off to enjoy my 27th birthday, I’m well rested and ready to share my weekly column. While reflecting on all of the blessings I have […]