A brand new star now sits atop a 30-foot tall Spruce tree at the Anchor of the Newport waterfront. The countdown has begun to the magical moment when it will become a Christmas Tree at 6:00pm on December 7th. The tree is a wonderful gift from the Aquidneck Land Trust, which has conserved over 2,600 acres […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce kicks off annual Holidays by the Sea Initiative
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce celebrated the start of the holiday season today with a community gathering in downtown Newport. The goals of the Holidays by the Sea program are simple; to encourage people to shop, stay, dine and explore locally this holiday season. Holidays by the Sea will begin on Small Business, Saturday November 30, […]
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Aquidneck Island Businesses: Don’t miss the chance to be part of What’s Up Newp’s Holiday Gift Guides!
In the spirit of promoting the shop local movement, What’s Up Newp will be running Holiday Gift Guides this December, providing local shoppers a showcase of the best items available by shopping and supporting local. Local and area business are invited to participate in this special section and promotion. These gift guides will be published on […]
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Chamber of Commerce to kick of Holidays By The Sea on Monday
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its 2019 Holidays by the Sea initiative at 10 am on Monday, November 25th at Liberty Donuts. “The goal is simple; encourage people to shop, stay, dine and explore locally this holiday season. All merchants, Chamber members and non-members alike, are encouraged to participate,” the Chamber states in […]
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VIDEO: ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ features highlights from inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week
Jay Leno’s popular car show released video this week of some of the best moments from the inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week. Jay Leno’s Garage shared the following description of the video on their YouTube Page; “The Inaugural Audrain Concours and Motor Week in Newport, RI, hosted by Jay Leno & Donald Osborne, […]
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‘Dogs Of Newport’ 2020 calendar now available, dog lovers invited to Yappy Hour launch event
Love dogs, need a 2020 calendar, need a fun holiday gift, and want to help support a great charity? The 2020 Dogs of Newport calendar is now available and can fulfill all your gifting, planning, and feel-good needs. “This is now the third year we’ve done the calendar, and the second year it’s been Dogs of Newport […]
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Field of Artisans, Salve Regina University hosting pop-up holiday market on Friday
Field of Artisans – a community of emerging artists, photographers, designers, builders and musicians – is collaborating with Salve Regina for a pop-up holiday market open to the University community and the general public. The market will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 in Ochre Court. Salve Regina University announced the […]
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Water Brothers moves back to Memorial Boulevard
Water Brothers is on the move again. Water Brothers announced on Wednesday that they have relocated back to 39 1/2 Memorial Boulevard and will reopen on Saturday, November 2nd. “UPDATE: WB MADE A MOVE … Waterbrothers has RELOCATED BACK to 39 1/2 MEMORIAL BLVD. Excited to be back on our original block! and closer to […]
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Inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week wows Newport
Thousands of classic automobile enthusiasts descended on Newport last week for the inaugural edition of Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week. The four-day program was organized by the principals of the Audrain Automobile Museum which opened on Bellevue Avenue in 2014. In addition to the Concours Village at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where […]
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Tennis Hall Of Fame will host a Tory Burch Sport Trunk Sale on Saturday
One day only, shop the Tory Bruch Sport collection in an exclusive trunk sale of chic athletic apparel for on and off the court. 20% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and its mission to inspire future leaders through tennis and education programs. Funds raised through the sale will […]
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What’s new in and around Newport this summer? New businesses make their summertime debut
written by Andrea McHugh, Senior Communications Manager for Discover Newport The wait is over! Summer on The Classic Coast is officially upon us and so begins the season of plenty. While Newport and its surrounding coastal communities remain proud of longtime institutions ranging from family eateries (like Evelyn’s Drive In, marking its 50th year as Rhode Island’s iconic […]
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Meeka Fine Jewelry opens in Newport
Pennsylvania-based Meeka Fine Jewelry recently expanded to Newport! “With our ties to the area, we’ve found ourselves drawn back more and more over the years. We’re delighted to invest in a property with all of the character and charm of Newport for Meeka’s second home,” says owner and operator Monika Krol. Monika Krol opened Meeka […]
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Summer Programming at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will include wellness, music, and fashion
This summer Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will welcome guests with a packed lineup of programming all summer long. From fitness and wellness classes to contemporary fashion and music partnerships, Gurney’s will host multiple pop-ups and unique experiences that bring the best of fitness, fashion and entertainment right to their resorts. Live from Gurney’s Newport Resort […]
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The Newport Show will host Authors and Designers Meg Braff and Marshall Watson for a talk and breakfast shopping event
The Newport Show is known for offering a variety of antiques, art and exquisite objects during the annual shopping tradition. It’s also a center for fine design and fashion. This year the Show will host authors and renowned interior designers Meg Braff, who is also a Newport Show exhibitor, and Marshall Watson, for a two-part […]
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Getting Married In Newport: 4 benefits of having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday
Introduction: What’sUpNewp recently partnered with Blackstone Caterers to bring you inspiration, information, and insight into the wedding industry in and around Newport. Whether you’re planning a wedding now or are dreaming of the big day when the planning begins, we’ll be bringing you tips, tricks, and more on ways to make the biggest day of […]
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Herreshoff Marine Museum to hold 2nd Annual Herreshoff Waterfront Festival & Wharf Sale
The Herreshoff Marine Museum invites the public to kick off the summer with a visit to the Museum for its 2nd Annual Herreshoff Waterfront Festival and Wharf Sale on June 22, 2019 from 10 am – 2 pm! Set on their beautiful and historic waterfront, this event is the perfect opportunity to visit a historic […]
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A Century At Sea: Comprehensive Maritime Auction featuring more than 700 items coming to IYRS on July 19 – 20
On July 19th and 20th, Guernsey’s will be holding a massive nautically-themed auction focusing on great ocean liners, majestic sailing ships and other maritime-related treasures at International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS). The event is scheduled from 2 pm to 8 pm on July 19th and 12 pm to 8 pm on July 20th, according to […]
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North Sails Collection store opening on Bannisters Wharf
North Sails has announce the opening of the North Sails Collection store in Newport. Located at 16 Bannisters Wharf, the new store will reportedly feature the apparel from the Lifestyle Collection and Crew Collection, a line of technical performance gear designed for crews. North Sails invites the public to a Store Opening Party on June […]
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New In Newport: Becca Rose will be holding its Grand “Anchoring” on Friday, June 7th
Becca Rose will hold its Grand “Anchoring” (opening) in Newport on Friday, June 7th from 12pm to 8pm at their new location on 491 Thames Street. According to Becca Rose, their store is “a haven of Self-Love and provides the highest quality of tools for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support and healing, including online […]
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Newport’s Daffy Days window decorating contest winners announced
To celebrate Newport’s Daffodil Days, over 20 Newport businesses have gone daffy, decorating their storefront windows in bright yellow festive displays. The window decorating contest was judged by representatives from Newport in Bloom. “Congratulations to all the winners! And thank you to all the stores who decorated their windows and “went daffy.” They make Newport […]
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Bowler Lane Projects Announces Opening of LIL BIG
Newport’s up and coming art space, Bowler Lane Projects, has announced its latest exhibition, LIL BIG, an all-female group show. Bowler Lane Projects co-owners and curators, Kristen Coates and Marie Samuels, will host the show’s opening this Saturday March 30th from 6-9pm. Reception will be held at 11 Bowler Lane, Newport RI. LIL BIG will […]
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Only In Rhode Island closes store on Long Wharf Mall, expands focus on wholesale, online, and special events
After 17 years on Long Wharf Mall, Only In Rhode Island has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have closed their brick-and-mortar store located at 43 Long Wharf Mall.. Fans of the specialty store focused on Rhode Island-made products, gifts, and gift baskets shouldn’t fret though, as the business tells us that they will be expanding […]
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Kristen Coates store on Bowen’s Wharf to close, Jason & Co moving in (Updated)
Kristen Coates, a store that has sells “arts and objects for the well-curated home”, announced on Tuesday that they would be closing their Bowen’s Wharf storefront on February 24th. Owned by Kristen Coates, the store opened in September 2015. Coates is also a partner of a project arts speace in Newport, called Bowler Lane Projects. […]