Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this August! For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. 1. David Sedaris in Person at Jane Pickens – August 1: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Wielding […]
July 2016
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These 40+ Businesses Are Hiring In Newport Right Now (July 31)
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; BGC Newport – Lifeguard/Swim InstructorBike Newport- Community Outreach CoordinatorCastle Hill Inn- ValetCK Bradley – Assistant ManagerCompass Group – FOOD SVC WORKER (PART-TIME) Job –CTI Resource Management – Librarian (Proposal Position)Department Of The […]
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Water Main Break on Spring Street Causes Traffic Nightmare on Saturday Night
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night, there was a water main break on Spring Street at the intersection of Lee Avenue. Newport Police Department was forces to close Spring Street at Narragansett Avenue All this happening, while Gregory Porter was wrapping up his performance in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 at day #2 of […]
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10 Most-Read and Visited Stories on What’sUpNewp in July
July was a busy month of good news, bad news, breaking news and helpful information, here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in! Thanks to the the 55,000+ people that visited WhatsUpNewp.com more than 120,000 times in June! #10 – 12 Biggest Newport Events To Look Forward To In July of 2016 #9 – Kris […]
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In Photos: Day 2 of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The R.I. Music Educators Association Sr. All-State Jazz Ensemble opened up the sold-out and beautiful Saturday of the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. The day wrapped up with a wonderful performance on the Fort Stage by Gregory Porter. Here’s a look at the moments and memories that we captured on day #2 of the Newport Jazz […]
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This Weekend: Best Things To Do In Newport This Weekend (July 29 – 31)
Discover the best, events and things to do in and around NEwport this weekend! Friday, July 29th Candy Store Cup at Newport ShipyardHellenic Fest 2016 @ St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church2016 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park (and on Friday at International Tennis Hall Of Fame)Helly Hansen’s 17th Annual Warehouse Sale at Shops at Music […]
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14 Open Houses This Weekend on Aquidneck Island (July 29 – 31)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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433-Foot Vessel That Will Install Block Island’s Main Turbine Will Anchor Off of Newport Today
The Block Island Wind Farm’s main turbine installation vessel – Fred, Osen Wind Carrier’s Brave Tern – is expected to arrive in Rhode Island on July 31, based on current weather forecasts. The vessel began its journey across the Atlantic Ocean on July 15. The state-of-the-art, 433-foot long jack-up vessel traveled from France to Rhode […]
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Trash Skimmers Will Be Installed in Newport Harbor on August 2nd
The first step of the Clean Ocean Access “Newport Harbor Trash Skimmer Project”, funded by 11th Hour Racing, is scheduled to kick-off on August 2, 2016 with the City of Newport and Toner Electric installing 2 trash skimmers at Perrotti Park. “This project strengthens and expands the current efforts for improving water quality and eliminating […]
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Gospel Music Festival To Be Held at King Park on August 13th
King Park will be filled with the beautiful sounds of Gospel music on Saturday, August 13, 2016 as the Come Alive Gospel Music Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary. The soulful music of soloist Kenneth Robinson and the Community Baptist Church Gospel Choir of Newport will lift the audience with their powerful sounds. Performances this […]
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Obituary for David Wolfenden
David Wolfenden, age 77, of Newport, RI died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at The Heatherwood Nursing And Subacute Center in Newport. Mr. Wolfenden was born May 26, 1939 in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late Brelsford and Marion (Hartley) Wolfenden. David is a graduate of Rogers High School and The University of […]
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Obituary for Donald J. Stuehler
Donald Stuehler, 51, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. He was the son of Josephine (Cosentino) Stuehler of Portsmouth and the late J. Donald Stuehler. Donald graduated from the University of Southern New Hampshire with a degree in Marketing. He was a loyal member of Red Sox Nation, he enjoyed […]
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Obituary for Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr.
Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Newport Hospital. Wallace was the son of the late Wallace B. Shepherd Sr. and Margaret (Martin) Shepherd. He was the husband of Debra Marie (Capodilupo) Shepherd. Wallace earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve and his […]
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NJF Presents Solo Piano Concerts at Storyville, Toshiko Akiyoshi Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Performing at Newport Jazz
The solo piano setting, the most intimate and intimidating format in jazz, demands a mastery of rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics and orchestration, with nowhere to hide. And when you are called to play solo piano on a festival stage – especially one as significant at the Newport Jazz Festival – your ability to capture, hold […]
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In Photos: Day 1 of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The first day of the 62nd Newport Jazz Festival started with (plenty of) rain and (plenty of) great jazz music from emerging musicians and artists. Berklee Global Jazz Institue Workshop Band opened up the festival under heavy rain on Friday around 11 a.m., but by the time they wrapped up their set and Peter Apfelbaum’s […]
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5 Craft Beers To Drink This Week in Newport (July 29 – August 4)
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for around the city or stopping into The […]
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Freak the Folk, CLIF Style
I know that we have already melded into the Newport Jazz Festival and we folk’d on pretty hard here at What’s Up Newp as far as coverage. BUT, I would like to write a very belated dedication (and quasi love letter) to CLIF Bar & Company for their work last weekend. If any of you festival goers […]
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Podcast #158: Chat with Colleen McGrath about 11th Annual Movies On The Rocks Series at Ballard Park
Friends of Ballard Park’s 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 3rd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesday evenings during the month of August. Colleen McGrath joined me on The Open Forum from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. today to […]
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Newport Art Museum Awarded $21,468 Grant from RISCA
Newport Art Museum has been awarded a $21,468 grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) as it announced its first round of grant awards for the 2016-2017 season. Grant recipients in 2015 reported that over $134 million was spent by arts organizations and artists in that year in projects funded by the State Arts Council. […]
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Movies On The Rocks Returns To Ballard Park on August 3rd
Friends of Ballard Park’s 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 3rd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesday evenings during the month of August. A short provided by the Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screened prior to […]
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Obituary for Lorraine Mello
Portsmouth, RI – Lorraine (Almeida) Mello, 79 of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol. She was the wife of the late William Francis Mello. Born in Bristol, RI on November 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Rebello) Almeida. Mrs. Mello was a […]
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Obituary for Jean F. LoPiano
Jean F. (Kilcline) LoPiano, 88, formerly of Willow Avenue, Middletown, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, NH. She was the wife of the late Fred John LoPiano and the late John J. Mahoney. Born in Woonsocket, RI on October 3, 1927, she was the […]
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Enforcement Of Old Law Has Moped Owners Reeling
An effort by the City of Newport to resurrect a never used law to require mopeds to occupy regular car parking spaces, is being met with strong resistance from many of the city’s moped owners. If enforced some moped owners are promising to disrupt city parking by an “Occupy Newport” protest, according to informed sources. […]
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Podcast #157: Newport Festivals Foundation Family Concert Musician Alastair Moock
Alastair Moock, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, joins Frank Prosnitz and I today (Wednesday) on WADK (1540 AM) in advance of his performance tonight (Wednesday) at the Newport Festivals Foundation annual family concert at Fort Adams. The family concert comes during Bridgefest, the annual event that serves to connect the Newport Folk Festival, hugely successful this […]
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Newport Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Possible B&E Suspect
The Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in trying to identify the following suspect. The person in questions is a suspect in a potentical Breaking and Enterting complaint that occurred on July 21, 2016. If anyone has any information they are encouraged to contact Detective Jason Head at 401-845-5756.