The Firehouse Building, located at 595 Thames Street in Newport, RI, which once operated as Firehouse Pizza may soon reopen as Firehouse 595. Rui Reis, who owned Firehouse Pizza, hopes to renovate the building that was Firehouse Pizza until approximately 2012 and reopen the building as Firehouse 595 in the near future. In a victualing license […]
September 2015
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Shore Soap Co. Outdoor Shower Hop
It’s a common occurrence in Newport, the good ‘ol “pool hop”; the act of jumping in the neighbor’s pool while no-one is home! We didn’t think we could find anything more exciting until Shore Soap Co. introduced us to the “shower hop”. (We are by no means encouraging trespassing, but we like fantasizing on this idea!) Model and […]
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Newport Will Welcome World Series Champion Trot Nixon on September 20th
Retired Red Sox World Champion player Trot Nixon will speak at the 2nd Annual New England Festival of Hope on Sunday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm at Easton’s Beach. Trot was a member of the 2004 Red Sox team that won the first World Series in 86 years. A Red Sox fixture in the […]
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Oliver Hazard Perry Seeks Volunteers To Sail With Them to New London
Rhode Island’s tall ship OLIVER HAZARD PERRY is departing The Hinckley Company’s shipyard (Portsmouth, RI) on Thursday morning, bound for New London’s Maritime Heritage Festival. They are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work alongside the crew for the weekend. Join them for a four-day adventure! Interested participants should be on the dock at 0800 tomorrow morning […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host First East Coast Screening of ‘Sense The Wind’
Jamestown Arts Center will host the first East Coast showing of ‘Sense The Wind’ with cast and crew from the film on Saturday, September 12th Sense the Wind is a journey into the sport of blind sailing and into the lives of four of its competitors. On board cameras and audio capture the high stakes tension. Camera angles at […]
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Preservation Society Of Newport County Receives $1.5 Million Donation
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced that it has received notice from the Trustees of The Helen D. Buchanan Trust of their intent to make a $1.5 million contribution for The Breakers Welcome Center from the Estate of Helen D. Buchanan. It is the largest one-time cash donation in the history of the […]
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Salve Regina University’s Ranking Jumps in 2016 U.S. News and World Report Survey
In the 2016 edition of U.S. News’ Best College rankings, Salve Regina University jumped 14 spots from the previous year among top tier Regional Universities – North. Salve Regina was also designated as the 28th Best College for Veterans. U.S. News’ Best Grad School Rankings cited the University’s program in rehabilitation counseling 69th (up two […]
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Fort Adams Trust Seeks ‘Deadicated Volunteers’ for Fortress Of Nightmares
Fortress Of Nightmares, Newport’s premier haunted attraction, will return to Fort Adams State Park on October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23th and 25th. The event is scheduled to take place nightly from 6pm-10pm. The 2015 event will feature Tunnels Of Terror, Haunted Officers Quarters, Fort Adams Zombie Hunter Challenge (Laser Tag), Beer Graveyard & Frightful Food Trucks, […]
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Jon Batiste, Newport Folk and Jazz Festival Alumn, Will Make Debut Tonight as CBS ‘Late Show’ Bandleader
Jon Batiste & Stay Human at 2015 Newport Jazz Festival Jon Batiste, who had a huge presence in Newport, RI this summer, will make his debut as the CBS Late Show bandleader tonight at 11:35 p.m. Batiste and his band Stay Human became the the first group to play at Fort Adams State Park for both […]
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POLL: How Was The Summer Tourist Season For Your Business?
Evan Smith, President and CEO of Discover Newport, recently predicted a busy Labor Day Weekend and was optimistic about Fall Three key factors, he said, have led him to the projection. “First, occupancy rates have been at or near capacity throughout the summer. Specifically, Newport’s lodging tax was up 36.5% in July over the same time […]
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Newport Skating Center Could Return to Newport This Winter
What’sUpNewp has learned that there is possibility that the Newport Skating Center may return to Downtown Newport for the 2015/2016 skating season. Due to the September 2014 sale of the Newport Yachting Center, the home of the Newport Skating Center for 14 years, by Newport Harbor Corp. to the Peregrine Group there was no ice skating […]
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New Academic Center Provides Green Learning Opportunities at St. George’s School
Students at St. George’s School, located at 372 Purgatory Road in Middletown, R.I., return this fall to a state-of-the-art science facility, complete with several sustainable features, built by Shawmut Design and Construction. The project, which took 14 months to complete, was built to achieve LEED Gold certification. “It was a great pleasure to work with […]
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Newport Vineyards Announces Plans to Celebrate 20th Anniversary on September 27th
It has been 20 years since John and Paul Nunes acquired Vinland Wine Cellars from retiring Captain Alexander and established the Newport Vineyards brand! On the heels of the 20th Anniversary and following a multi-million dollar renovation, Newport Vineyards with host a 20th Anniversary Bash on Sunday, September 27th at 2pm. The event will include a Great Grape […]
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10th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is Just Two Weeks Away
From September 25th through September 27th, three of Newport’s most beautiful historic mansions will be filled with visitors and vendors celebrating the 10th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and FOOD & WINE. Hundreds of wines from around the world will be poured, and a variety […]
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What To Do in Newport, RI During The Last Two Weeks of Summer
Although pumpkin beer, football and hoodie weather will all be here before you know it, Summer doesn’t end until Autumn begins on September 23 at 4:21 A.M. Here’s 15 things to do before we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! 1 – newportFILM Outdoor Series | September 10 Catch newportfilm’s last free outdoor […]
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Huge Turnout For Final Weekend of Live Music on Atlantic Beach Club Patio
Atlantic Beach Club, an Aquidneck Island institution for decades, saw live music out on their patio come to a close over Labor Day Weekend. Hundreds of people showed up Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to celebrate the final few days of the live music on the patio, an end of an epic era. Some dedicated […]
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Live Music and Entertainment in Newport, RI This Week | September 8 – 10
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Discover the best things to do this week with our look at the best events happening in Newport, RI this week. Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week Tuesday, September 8 – Thursday, September 10 Buskers Irish Pub […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport, RI | September 8 – 11
Now that we’re on the otherside of Labor Day, the Summer Of 2015 is unofficially over. Truth be told, Autumn doesn’t arrive until September 23rd and there’s still plenty to keep you busy, smiling and entertained in the City By The Sea! Don’t put those summer shades or your fun pants away just so soon, […]
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Things To Do on Labor Day in Newport, RI
Happy Labor Day! Here’s how to make the most out of the last day of this long holiday weekend… 1 – Closing Day For lululemon | lululemon athletica Newport Pop-up Shop will close up their pop-up shop on William Street on Monday. They will have treats and fun for those who visit all weekend. MORE INFO 2 […]
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Salve Regina to Celebrate Convocation, Officially Open 2015-2016 Academic Year
Barbara LoMonaco, Salve Regina’s new vice president for student affairs, will present the keynote address when the university community gathers on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to celebrate Convocation, an annual ceremony to welcome new students and officially open the academic year. Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. on the lawn of Wakehurst Student Center, Ochre Point […]
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55 Years Ago, The Cowsills Were Formed in Newport
Back in the spring of 1965, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. The original Cowsills consisted of Bill on guitar, Bob on guitar and organ, Barry on bass and John on drums. The following is an excerpt from the history of the family and the band by […]
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Volunteer Tour Guides Wanted as Newport Art Museum Launches New “Gallery Guide” Program
The Newport Art Museum is now accepting applications for its new “Gallery Guides” program. Gallery Guides will be dedicated volunteers who provide tours for visitors of all ages. The guides will be trained to use questions, conversation and factual content to engage visitors in positive, meaningful and relevant exploration of the Museum’s exhibitions, collection and architecture. Accepted candidates will go […]
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Five Newport Organizations Create a Comprehensive Master Plan for City of Newport’s Trees, Parks and Open Space
Five local organizations have created a partnership to develop a comprehensive master plan for trees, parks and open space in the City of Newport. Project leaders will seek public participation as the key element in planning a sustainable future for the public use and enjoyment of Newport’s invaluable environmental and recreational assets. The first […]
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Instagram Will Host an ‘InstaMeet’ in Newport, RI
Every year Instagram organizes Worldwide InstaMeet (WWIMs), which are essentially scaled-up instameets, where instagrammers get together and take photographs. Derek Hogan (www.instagram.com/iamderekhogan) and Arvind Ranganathan (www.instagram.com/rangarvind) are hosting World Wide Instameet 12 – Newport in Newport, Rhode Island on October 4th at 11am. Locations and more details to come. For more information visit and follow the […]
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Four Chances in September to Climb Miantonomi Tower in Miantonomi Park
On Sundays throughout the month of September, the Miantonomi Tower in Miantonomi Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. allowing visitors to climb to the highest point on Aquidneck Island. Beyond enjoying the spectacular view from the tower visitors will get a chance to explore the trails, wildlife and historic sites in […]