Please note: This story is being updated as new information comes in. Please check back for any updates. The What’s Up Newp crew will be updating this blog with the latest information and news on the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, and its impact on Newport County. Have an update? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. COVID-19 In Rhode […]
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Newport County restaurants offering take-out, delivery, outdoor dining (Updating)
Tired of making lunch and dinner? Luckily, many of Newport County’s restaurants are still open and ready to serve you via takeout and delivery. Support a local business during a trying time and get some tasty food. This list is designed to let you call or order online with one tap. A very special thank […]
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50+ things to do in and around Newport this week (Dec. 18 – 25)
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. The 48th Annual Christmas In Newport continues thru December 31st, visit www.christmasinnewport.org for the full schedule of events. Tuesday, December 18th 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co. 11:30 am to 5 pm – Half Price […]
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Newport County live music and entertainment listings (Dec. 18 – 25)
Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport. Those venues that are blue/hyperlinked are our advertisers and partners. Please consider supporting them by following the link to their website/by visiting their business to enjoy their live music and […]
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Cathleen Carr named new executive director of newportFILM
newportFILM today announced the appointment of Cathleen Carr as its new executive director. According to a press release from newportFILM, Carr comes to them with nearly 20 years of arts, culture, and non-profit experience. “Since 2013, Carr has served as director of programs as well as director of innovation and engagement for New York City’s […]
Posted inJobs, Newport County, Rhode Island, South County
Ocean State Job Lot hosting hiring events at all store locations
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a discount retail chain with 146 store locations across the Northeast, will be hosting an in-person chainwide hiring event at each of its stores on October 26th and 27th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Candidates who attend the event can learn more about career opportunities, part-time and full-time benefits, 30% associate […]
Posted inNewport County, Things To Do
Potter League to host 32nd Annual Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams
Potter League for Animals is hosting their 32nd annual Heart and Sole Walk for Animals on Sunday, October 24th at 10 am at Fort Adams State Park. Animal lovers and their four-legged friends will gather at Fort Adams for Rhode Island’s largest dog walk to raise funds and awareness to benefit the Potter League for Animals and the thousands […]
Posted inBeyond, Entertainment & Music, Rhode Island
The Beach Boys To play Mohegan Sun Arena on New Year’s Eve
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 18, 2021) – As The Beach Boys mark more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. The Beach Boys will […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Entertainment & Music, Rhode Island, Things To Do
FirstWorks to present “Women Trailblazers in Music” in November
A new project from Rhode Island College Artist-In-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman will be presented live and virtually next month. “Women Trailblazers in Music” will premiere in person at Sapinsley Hall on the RIC campus on November 4th and will be live-streamed on November 5th at 8PM. “Women Trailblazers in Music” takes us on a journey […]
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Now Hiring: 77 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Are you a business owner and manager who […]
Posted inNewport County, Obituary
Obituary: Patricia “Patsy” Ewenson
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Patricia “Patsy” Ewenson, 77, passed away peacefully in her Newport home on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. She now joins her recently deceased husband, Geoffrey Ewenson. Born in Newport to Helen (Kelly) Dwyer and Timothy Dwyer, she was the fourth of nine children. She spent most of her childhood growing up […]
Posted inNewport County, Obituary
Obituary: Barbara Ripa
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Barbara Ripa, 89, passed away at home in Portsmouth surrounded by her family on October 10, 2021. Born Barbara Anne Henry in Newport, RI to Katherine (Maher) and Robert Henry, she was the oldest of four. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Ripa, whom she married in […]
Posted inNewport County, Sports
National Sailing Hall Of Fame inducts Class of 2021
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of eleven sailors during its 11th ceremony, held on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, in Newport, Rhode Island. The Class of 2021 includes: Alexander “Red” Bryan and Cortlandt “Bud” Heyniger – founders of Alcort, Inc. and designers and producers of the iconic Sunfish. William “Carl” Buchan – championship sailor, Olympic gold medal […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth M Casella
Elizabeth Mary Casella, age 62, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 11, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Queens New York to her parents James and Jane Burns. Elizabeth grew up in Queens as part of large loving family of six sisters and one brother.Elizabeth was a strong, ambitious, and vibrant woman who knew […]
Posted inNewport County, Obituary
Obituary: Marjorie S. Stinton
Marjorie S. Stinton, 98, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 16, 2021, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Andrew E. Stinton, Sr. Marjorie was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Thomas and Isabelle Sandham. She served her country during WWII, based in Washington DC as […]
Posted inNewport County, News, Sports
Newport woman is first-ever female to win Citizens Pell Bridge Run
Newporter Ann Marie Tuxbury not only broke the women’s course record in the Citizens Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, October 17th but is the first female in the event’s history to finish first overall. Tuxbury crossed the finish line first of more than 2,800 runners and walkers on Sunday. Her finish time of 21:02 bested […]
Posted inEntertainment & Music, Featured, Newport County, Things To Do
What’s Up This Week: Heart & Sole Walk for Animals, Full Moon Bike ride, The Exorcist, & more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
Posted inNewport County, Things To Do
Newport Garden Club to host a talk by ‘The Seedhuntress’
The Newport Garden Club invites the public to hear a talk by Sefra Alexandra, known as The Seedhuntress, at Honyman Hall at Trinity Church, 1 Queen Anne Square in Newport, at 2 pm on November 10th. The lecture is free and members of the public are invited to bring seeds to participate in a seed swap after […]
Posted inNewport County, Things To Do
Changing seasons, changing exhibits at Little Compton Historical Society
As fall and winter weather approaches, the Little Compton Historical Society is updating its hours and offerings. The Women’s History exhibit, occupying the special exhibition space since July 2020, will make way for a new exhibit on historic houses coming in July 2022. The last opportunity to view the Women’s History Special Exhibit in person […]
Posted inNewport County, Nonprofit
‘Rock The Mansion’ raises more than $150,000 for Newport Mental Health
Newport residents and business owners came out in droves for Newport Mental Health’s 7th Annual Rock-the-Mansion gala recently, helping the agency gross over $150,000, much of which will be used for emergency shelter, bilingual translation services and outfitting clinician offices for the ever-growing people in need of mental health services in Newport County. “The response […]
Posted inNewport County, Obituary
Obituary: Grace Elaine Kinnunen
Grace Elaine Kinnunen, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 31, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Hazel (Astin) May Clarke and William H. Clark, Jr. Throughout her life, Grace was an avid learner and always happy […]
Posted inBeyond, Entertainment & Music, Rhode Island
Tony® Award-Winning Musical “Million Dollar Quartet” coming to Boston’s Boch Center October 29th + 30th
Million Dollar Quartet is making its return to the stage this fall for three performances at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston on October 29th at 8:00 PM and October 30th at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The Tony award-winning show captures the magic of one of the greatest nights in rock-n-roll history as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, […]
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Gerry Goldstein: For Mercy’s sake, he stood guard through the night
This is the time of year when traditionally, youngsters contemplate novel ways to be terrifying. One suspects few could generate the enthusiasm of Exeter’s Lewis E. Peck Jr., whose Halloween hi-jinks were matchless. Of course, he had lots of experience refining his act, since he kept it going well into his sixties. Peck had reasons […]
Posted inNewport County, News
City of Newport: A portion of the Cliff Walk will be closed on Monday for maintenance
Visitors to the City’s Cliff Walk on Monday may encounter a detour from Memorial Boulevard to Webster Street as crews fill gaps and repair cracks in the asphalt surface thanks to a generous gift by an anonymous donor. The City of Newport announced the closure by press release on Friday. The work, which “will require […]
Posted inEntertainment & Music, Newport County
Newport String Quartet to perform Dvorak, Montgomery, and Tate at St Columba’s
On October 31st at 2 pm, the Newport String Project will present an afternoon of chamber music performed by the Newport String Quartet at the Great Hall on the grounds of St Columba’s in Middletown. The program will explore the music of America from three very different perspectives. Antonin Dvorak’s beloved String Quartet in F Major, op 96 […]
Posted inNewport County, Real Estate
‘Normandie’ estate on Ocean Drive sells for $12.5 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of “Normandie” located at 232 Ocean Avenue in Newport. The property sold for $12,500,000. The seller was represented by Paul A. Leys, Broker and co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, and the buyer was represented by Suzi Nance of Capital Realty. Located on Newport’s famed […]
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On the market for a new home? Check out these 29 open houses happening this weekend
Here are the open houses happening this weekend in Newport County. It’s a tough market for homebuyers right now and it helps to have a local professional guiding you through this process. If you have any real estate questions or want more details on any of the properties below, please give me a call directly […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Beyond, Entertainment & Music, Featured, Newport County, Rhode Island, Things To Do
Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend – Popovic, Nelson, and a Legend
Friday: Guitar great Ana Popovic will light things up at The Met in Pawtucket, with a blues-rock set beginning around 8:30. Details here. Saturday: Americana/Rock upstarts Lucas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, who rocked the Farm Aid stage a few weeks back, truck on into Fete in Providence for a long-awaited show. Details […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Newport County, News
AARP Analysis: COVID-19 deaths and cases in Rhode Island nursing homes increased from August to September
Story provided by AARP Rhode Island COVID-19 continued to take a deadly toll on nursing home residents and staff in Rhode in the four weeks ending September 19, according to the latest data from AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard. Resident deaths from COVID-19 increased from a rate of .02 deaths per 100 residents in mid-August to […]