The National Weather Service has issues a Hazardous Weather Outlook for our area beginning on Monday night into Tuesday and on Thursday. For more information, see the Hazardous Weather Outlook and current National Weather Service forecast below; HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 840 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-281345- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND […]
December 2015
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Thames Street Kitchen Counts Down To Final Day With Awesome Tribute To Their Employees
Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) announced on November 15th that they would permanently close “come January 1st” – Thames Street Kitchen Announces They Will Permanently Close. TSK will be open at 5:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week for dinner. If reservations are available they are highly recommended by calling 401-846-9100. On December 17th, TSK announced […]
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Your Guide to the Best of What’s Happening, New & To Do in Newport This Week (Dec. 27 – Jan. 2)
(Featured photo of Polar Bear Plunge by Larry Hart Bettencourt) Discover the best events, live music, entertainment, activities and things to do in and around Newport this week, December 27th through January 2nd. This week we salute Thames Street Kitchen, Atlantic Beach Club, Erika Zap Collection and Down Under Jewelry as they close up for good […]
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Snow and Sleet Possible For Newport on Monday Night and Tuesday
(Photo via Morgan Macia/Macia Photography) Newport could see snow and sleet for the first time this Winter on Monday, December 28th and/or Tuesday, December 29th. The forecast from the National Weather Service as of Saturday night; Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a north wind 13 to 22 mph. Monday Night […]
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End Of An Era: Last Weekend For Atlantic Beach Club Is Here
Atlantic Beach Club, an Aquidneck Island institution since the late 1920’s, will see an end to its long and storied journey come January 1st, 2016. After almost 90 years of being in operation, it was announced on February 19th that LONGWOOD would be purchasing the Atlantic Beach Club and opening it as a new waterfront wedding […]
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Block Island Times and Jamestown Press Both Announce They’ve Been Sold This Week
It’s been a busy few days for local island newspapers, both the Jamestown Press and Block Island Times announced they have been sold during Christmas week. Jamestown Press Jamestown Press announced on Christmas Eve that their company had been sold by Jeff McDonough to Robert Berczuk. McDonough had owned the newspaper for 25 years. According to LinkedIN, […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Winter In Newport
(Photo of Newport Polo at Easton’s Beach during Newport Winterfest by: Chip Leakas) Discover the best events, activities and things to do during Winter 2015/2015 in and around Newport, RI. Winter arrived just before Christmas (December 21st) to record warm conditions in Newport and across most of New England. Eventually it will get cold, we […]
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Two Local Restaurants Land on OpenTable’s Top 10 Places For Best Seafood in New England
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews to help users discover new favorites. Restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in New England were recently analyzed and Jamestown Fish and Boat House Restaurant found themselves as the only Rhode Island restaurants among Top 10 Diners’ Choice Winners. Jamestown […]
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New Year’s Eve in Newport: Ring in 2016 in Style
New Year’s Eve is almost here and the What’sUpNewp crew is keeping you in the know of the very best events and parties happening in Newport where you can ring in 2016 in style! NOTE: More events may be added as venues decide/announce what they are doing on 12/31. Looking for what’s happening to ring […]
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Clarke Cooke House Nominated For Best Yachting Bar in The World
The Candy Store at Clarke Cooke House has been nominated as one of the ten finalists for 2015 Best Yachting Bars In The World/Best Sailor’s Bar! From hundreds of fan submissions, the team at Wight Vodka has chosen the top 10 bars from around the world. The Candy Store is the only bar nominated from […]
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What’s Open, Closed and Happening On Christmas Eve in Newport
Looking to do some last minute shopping or for a place to grab a bite? Here’s what’s up! Merry Christmas Eve! THINGS TO KNOW Midtown Oyster Bar is offering free gift wrapping from 11am until 5pm today. Grab a drink or lunch and have all those gifts wrapped.Newport Skating Center is closed today due to […]
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Best Things To Do This Christmas Weekend In Newport
Happy Christmas weekend to you! Here’s what’s happening happening for events, entertainment, activities and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, December 25th Bars & Restaurants That Are Open Benjamin’s Raw Bar – Closed during the day. Opening at night.Busker’s – Open at 5pm. Live music with Tim Taylor & Friends from 10pm – […]
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Restaurants and Bars Open on Christmas Day in Newport
Christmas Day in Newport, R.I, believe it or not, will be here before you know it. For some of you, the thought of cooking at home, traveling, or visiting the family is simply, out of the question! If you head out on Christmas Day, be sure to take care of those hard working staff! It doesn’t always […]
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Hundreds Sign Online Petition Asking St. George’s School to Take Action on Alleged Sexual Abuse
Nearly 500 people have signed a petition and letter started by SGS For Healing in response to The Boston Globe‘s December 15th article that brought attention to alleged sexual abuse at St. Georges School. READ MORE: St. George’s Lands on Front Cover of Boston Globe Today for Past Sexual Abuse Allegations The Change.org petition titled Our […]
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Non-Stop Solo Around the World Record For Joe Harris Comes To An End
U.S. short-handed sailor, Joe Harris departed Newport on November 15th at 09:18:24 for his attempt to break the non-stop solo Around the World Record for 40-foot monohulls. Harris is making the attempt in his Class 40, GryphonSolo2. The attempt will be made in accordance with the rules of the World Sailing Speed Record Council, who will time the start and […]
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Preservation Society Will Offer All Newport County Residents Free Admission Twice in January
On December 16th, Preservation Society of Newport County CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe announced that residents of the City of Newport will continue to receive free admission to the Newport Mansions for calendar year 2016, extending an offer that began last June in celebration of the Preservation Society’s 70th anniversary. On “The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore” […]
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2016 Newport Jazz Festival Continues Rolling Lineup Announcements
Over the last few weeks the Newport Jazz Festival has slowly been announcing who will take the stage on July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Additional acts will be announced to the festival lineup through January 21 when all tickets go on sale. Date Announced, Artist […]
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Newport Monster Shark Tournament Plans on Moving to New Bedford in 2016
After just two years, the Newport Monster Shark Tournament has decided to merge with another tournament, depart Newport and head for New Bedford, MA. The announcement came on Newport Monster Shark Tournament’s Facebook Page on December 21st; “Ladies and gentlemen, it is our distinct pleasure to introduce, the upcoming premier shark tournament of 2016, The North […]
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DEM Acquires More Than 90 Acres on Prudence Island
(Photo via Google Maps) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and Prudence Conservancy, announce the acquisition of nearly 93 acres of land on Prudence Island in Portsmouth. The acquisition of Eugene Chase Farm – known for its ecological and […]
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Island Moving Company and Mother Goose Return to Rosecliff in February
Island Moving Co., Newport’s contemporary ballet company, restages its popular ballet for the very young, Mother Goose, at four matinees on February 26, 27 & 28th at Rosecliff. Rosecliff is at 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children and are available at www.newportmansions.org. Perfect for the younger set, Island Moving Co.’s Mother […]
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City of Newport Official 2015 Holiday Card Announced
Thompson Middle School seventh-grader Eleni Cooper was selected as this year’s winner of the 8th Annual Newport Holiday Card Contest for her subtle and creative nod to the City. Upon first glance, Eleni’s design is a simple Christmas tree. But upon closer inspection, the tree is adorned with ornaments that serve as unique and artful homages […]
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Newport This Week: Best Events, Activities and Things To Do (Dec. 21 – 26)
Discover The Best Things To Do In Newport, RI This Week Christmas week is here, can you believe it? Seems like just yesterday that we were all making the most of the sunshine sessions out on the water and down on the beach. Whatever holiday you celebrate and in whatever way you celebrate it, the […]
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Newport This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Dec. 21 – 24)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Note: We’d say it’s safe to assume most nightlife that usually takes place on Thursday and Friday (Christmas Eve and Christmas) of each week is cancelled. Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with […]
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BankRI to Open New Branch in Middletown by Early 2016
By early 2016, residents and businesses across the East Bay will have a new option for their banking and financial needs when Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) opens its latest branch in Middletown. The office, which represents BankRI’s 20th branch, will be located at 132 East Main Road. “We are excited to have a presence in […]
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Newport, RI Headline News (December 21)
Get the latest Newport, RI news from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines Money To Come To RI To Prepare Students For Jobs (Talk Radio 920) [wp-rss-aggregator]