Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. (In chronological order) 1 – Live Stand-Up Comedy Friday at 8pm at Plumby’s Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar at Brick Alley Pub invites you to join them at 8pm on Friday, April 15 for their Spring Edition of the PLUMBY’S Live […]
April 2016
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Now in its 20th Year, Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina Accepting Applications for its Foundation Course
The Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina University, which is celebrating 20 years of successfully implementing a holistic approach into the training of skilled professionals, is accepting applications for its foundation course being offered in three 3-day-weekend sessions from May 20-22 to July 8-10; and Aug. 12-14. This introductory training course is designed to provide artists, counselors, educators and […]
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What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub: April 14 – 20
What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment. The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and […]
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Salve Regina University’s Environmental Club to Bring New Film “RE– USE! Because You Can’t Recycle The Planet” and Director Alex Eaves to Newport
Salve Regina University’s Environmental Club, in collaboration with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will be hosting a one-time screening of RE– USE! Because You Can’t Recycle The Planet as well as a talk back with director Alex Eaves as part of the University’s Earth Week celebration in The O’Hare Academic Building at Salve Regina University on Wednesday April 20th at 6 […]
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Podcast #82: RI Historic Cemetery Restoration and Awareness Day and Newport Arboretum Week
On today’s edition of The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport I was joined by Scott Wheeler, Building & Grounds Supervisor for the City Of Newport, and Matt McEntee from Friends of Island Cemetery from 12:30pm to 2pm. While our conversation touched on topics such as Newport Daffodil Days Festival, Keeping History Above Water, […]
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The Greenlove Foundation Will Install Water Bottle Filling Station at Rogers High School
The Greenlove Foundation, established in memory of Kendra Lindsay Bowers, a passionate environmentalist and resident of Newport, RI, will celebrate Earth Week with the installation of a water bottle filling station at Rogers High School. Kendra Lindsay Bowers Kendra admired the beauty of our Earth and was committed to protecting its natural resources. At 19 […]
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Newport’s Daffodil Days Festival Set to Kick Off on Saturday
With “half-a-dillion” of its goal of 1 million daffodils bursting forth, Daffodillion has is just days away from hosting their Third Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival. Featuring fun, free, family activities throughout Newport over nine days, organizers of the event say the 2016 festival promises to be bigger and daffier than ever. The 2016 Newport Daffodil Days Festival will […]
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Award-Winning Poet Jane Springer Will Present Public Reading in Newport on April 21
Celebrated poet Jane Springer, a National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient and Whiting Writers’ Award winner who teaches literature and creative writing at Hamilton College in upstate New York, will present a poetry reading when she visits Salve Regina’s campus next week. The reading and reception will be presented on Thursday, April 21 at 6 […]
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Report: State Police Nearing End of St. George’s Sex Abuse Probe
According to a story posted on ABC News on Wednesday night, Rhode Island State Police have told The Associated Press that they’re nearing the end of an investigation into dozens of allegations of sexual abuse at St. George’s. There is no timetable on when the investigation will be completed and when more information on this case […]
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RI General Assembly Approves Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Carson (Dist. 75, Newport) to Ban Powdered Alcohol in Rhode Island
With final legislative approval in both chambers today, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Lombardo III and Rep. Lauren H. Carson to ban powdered alcohol in Rhode Island. The legislation, which has been sent to the governor, is aimed at protecting Rhode Islanders, particularly youth, from a substance with an unknown […]
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City Councilor Florez Uses Nextdoor to Seek Feedback From Newport Residents Regarding Road Conditions
City Counilor-at-Large John Florez is seeking community input about the current conditions of Newport roads and how you would like to see the City Of Newport move forward with dealing with this “important topic”. On April 13th, Florez posted on Nextdoor, a private social network that Newport residents are using to connect our community, a post […]
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Salve Regina and Providence College Land on List of Best Catholic Colleges and Universities
College Choice has published its annual ranking of best Catholic colleges and universities, among the 75 mentioned on the list is Providence College and Newport’s Salve Regina University. Katie Amondson, Associate Editor of the ranking says, “Catholic Colleges and Universities are not meant for Catholics alone. An education that focuses on the entire person is a […]
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Almost Five Years Later, Sunken Barge Incident Is Now a Maritime Insurance Dispute
Back in the late fall of 2011, a nor’easter struck Newport and sunk a barge that was was being rented by Abhe & Svoboda Inc. to paint and repair the Claiborne Newport Pell Bridge. Almost 5 years later, the incident has become a maritime insurance dispute (St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Abhe & Svoboda […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Hong Kong Will Host Stopover in 2017-2018 Race
Hong Kong, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing destinations, will be hosting the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time when the event visits in February 2018 during the 13th edition. In a press conference today, Volvo Ocean Race organisers announced a unique collaboration with the Hong Kong Sailing Federation to bring the race […]
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Water Main Flushing to Begin Throughout Newport on April 17th
As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the water distribution system, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours beginning Sunday, April 17, 2016 and ending May 4, 2016. The flushing of the water mains using fire hydrants will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 […]
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Newport’s Seasonal Restaurants Prepare to Reopen for Season
As we make our way quickly towards the beginning of the “busy season”, many restaurants (particularly among the waterfront) are preparing to wake up from their long winter nap. Here’s a look at when some of your favorite bars and restaurants are planning on opening (if they haven’t already); @ The Deck – Reopened for the […]
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On Personal Facebook Page, Representative Doreen Costa Critical of Newport’s Road Conditions
While visiting Newport on Tuesday, Representative Doreen M. Costa weighed in on the current conditions of roads in Newport and Rhode Island. On her personal Facebook Page, Costa was critical of the current conditions of the roads in Newport saying; “If you want to find the WORST roads in Rhode Island just drive around Newport… […]
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Podcast #80: Featured Guests Include People’s Credit Union and Heather Abbott
Today’s edition of The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK featured Karen Vebber from People’s Credit Union, Heather Abbott and me! Karen Vebber, a Mortgage Loan Officer at People’s Credit Union, joined me to discuss finances, mortgages and helpful tips and information you should know about interest rates, loans, mortgages and more. Heather Abbott then […]
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Representative Reilly and Portsmouth Middle School Eighth Graders Hold Mock Session in RI House Chamber
Representative Daniel P. Reilly (R-District 72 Middletown, Portsmouth) invited Portsmouth Middle School students to the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, for a mock session in the Rhode Island House Chamber. “It was so exciting to see local eighth grade students take a genuine interest in learning how our state government works. Today, I played […]
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Providence Library Releases Hundreds of Historic Photos of Newport and Block Island
The new online showcase for the collections of the Providence Public Library released over 1,400 historic photos into their digital library on Tuesday, many of these new additions are photos of Newport and Block Island. “Shot tower behind old Aquidneck Mill, Thames Street”, VM013_GF3992, Rhode Island Photograph Collection , Providence Public Library, Providence, RI. Photos […]
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Newport Art Museum to Honor the Benson Family at its Beaux Arts Ball
At the Newport Art Museum’s Beaux Arts Ballon Saturday, July 2, 2016, the Museum will recognize the Benson family’s three generations of contributions to American art and design. The gala honorees include master stone carvers John Benson and Nicholas Benson; noted artists Richard Benson, Christopher Benson, Oliver Benson and Samuel Benson; and the late artistic craftsmen Thomas […]
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NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Will be Permanently Homeported in Newport, RI
Senator Jack Reed shared today that NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow would now be homeported in Newport, RI. It previously had been homeported in Woods Hole, MA. “Rhode Island is a critical hub for oceanographic research and permanently homporting this vessel in Newport is a smart, cost-effective move that is in the best interests of […]
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The Shadows are Illuminated at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium in April.
This month at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport, the vast, hidden world of the deep sea becomes a backyard of discovery. Visitors will learn about the types of fish that light the way with bioluminescence, as well as other adaptations these animals have to living in darkness. The aquarium, open from […]
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Sardella’s Will Celebrate 36th Anniversary by Offering Original Menu Prices from 1980
In celebration of 36 years in business, Sardella’s will once again offer original menu prices from 1980! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering their 190 menu and pricing to the public for just one day, […]
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Podcast #79: Discussion with Ballard Park, Meeting Street and Representative Carson
Even thought I have been under the weather with flu-like symptoms, the show must go on and it did. Here’s what happened today on The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK. The first 30 minutes of the show today I discusses current events and local news before being joined by Evangeline Brennan, Director of Early […]