After a one-year absence, Newport in Bloom today announced the return of its eagerly awaited Annual Spring Plant Sale. This year, in addition to locally grown plants and herbs, a new, out-of-state grower has been selected to offer a unique selection of one-of-a-kind annual and perennial flowers for your garden. All proceeds support Newport in Bloom’s beautification efforts, including the colorful […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: April 30 – May 2
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. Friday, April 30 Treasurer Magaziner will join What’s Up Newp on Friday to discuss the need to require financial literacy educationPolice Detective/legislator to share his views on police accountability Things To Do Newport Daffodil DaysNewport Arboretum WeekRhode Island Hotel Week10 […]
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You can freshwater fish for free in Rhode Island this weekend
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announded that Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, are Free Fishing Days in Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders and visitors alike can fish in the state’s freshwaters on both days for all species of freshwater fish, without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp. All creel and possession […]
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The City, the Country, and of course, a Food Truck
This weekend has a little something for everyone, so strap in and get ready for a ride around the “biggest little!” First, if you’re in the capital city this weekend for the Farmer’s Market or the Providence Flea, you can’t beat The Coffee Exchange at 207 Wickenden St. in Fox Point. I had the “Blanca,” […]
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R.I. All-State Music Festival Concert to be held on Sunday
The Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIEMA) is inviting all to join over 600 Rhode Island student musicians for the 2021 RIMEA All-State Music Festival Concert on Sunday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. This special virtual event celebrates student musicians in grades 7-12 and features guitar ensembles, choirs, jazz bands, concert bands, and orchestras. This will be a magical […]
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Touro Synagogue to reopen its grounds for public tours on May 2
Touro Synagogue Foundation today announced the reopening of the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, following its closure for the season last October. The May 2021 tour schedule includes public access to the grounds and outdoor history presentations by Touro Synagogue guides. The synagogue building itself will remain closed at this time.Beginning May […]
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Pop-Up Porsche Gallery opens at Newport Car Museum on May 1
The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth is adding a Pop-Up Porsche Gallery to showcase new additions to its already expansive collection of beautiful, exotic, and rare cars. Until now, an impressive 80,000 square feet of Museum space has showcased over 75 cars in six galleries. One of those galleries, for World Cars, will remain home […]
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Aquidneck Growers Market returns to Pell School on May 1, Memorial Boulevard on May 19
Spring is in full swing and Aquidneck Community Table has announced the dates and details for their upcoming summer markets. Saturday Winter Market at Newport Gateway Center This Saturday (April 24) will be the final Winter Market of the season at the Newport Gateway Center. Stop by the market one more time to stock up […]
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City of Newport: Paid parking season begins on May 1
The City provided the following information in a press release on Tuesday regarding the upcoming paid parking season; The City of Newport is gearing up for the start of its annual parking season and this year is aiming to make it a little easier to park around town thanks to some new technology. Motorists are […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: April 16 – 18
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend around Newport County. Have something you’d like to see on this list or a future list? Email the details to Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, April 16 Green Animals will open for the 2021 season on April 16 Things To Do Newport Restaurant WeekNewport Daffodil Days10 am – Unwind: […]
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Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: March 27 – 28
Good Morning, >> Looking to get the vaccine? While 9,000 appointments were swallowed up within minutes last night, there is still a chance to book a vaccine this week. As of 6:55 am this morning, the Walmart in Newport (and Coventry and Warwick) had appointments available for next Saturday. Sign up here (yes, you have to sign […]
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This Passover, as in the past, will be a time to recognize tragedies and offer hope for the future
Samuel L. Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder Jewish families will gather for Passover this year in circumstances that will, like the celebration itself, reflect on dark times while holding out for better to come. The holiday lasts from the evening of March 27 to the evening of April 4 in 2021. The first two nights […]
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What’s Up in Newport County This Weekend: March 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. Friday, March 26 Newport Blues Cafe to reopen this weekend Things To Do 11 am to 5 pm – Sip & Shop at J.McLaughlin to support the Women’s Resource Center4:50 pm – Newport Winter Foodies Stroll5 pm – Virtual Curator’s Tour […]
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Newport Blues Cafe to reopen this weekend
After a short winter’s nap, Newport Blues Cafe today announced that they will reopen this weekend. The Van Pelt Trio, made up of siblings Erika, Collin, and Sarah, will kick things off on Friday night. Doors will open at 7:30 pm and music will begin at 9 pm. There is a $10 cover and the […]
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CCRI to host two virtual open houses this month for interested students
With COVID-19 continuing to force the postponement of traditional in-person college open houses and campus tours, the Community College of Rhode Island will host its next Virtual Open Houses for interested high school seniors and adult learners on Tuesday, March 16 at 6 pm and Saturday, March 27 at 10 am. Both sessions are available […]