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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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 3 Recap and Photos
The last day of the first of two (half-capacity) Newport Folk Festivals began with a morning sprinkle – and ended with a thunderstorm – of talent. The big surprise of Day 3 at Newport Folk was an appearance by R&B legend Chaka Kahn. The ten-time Grammy Award-winning singer joined the thematic set “Allison Russell’s Once […]
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Obituary: Philip A Smith
Rising from the orange groves of the Southern California foothills, Philip A. Smith would go on to a successful 27-year career in the U.S. Navy, become a contented family man and eventually enjoy long and productive golden years. He was born Aug. 16, 1941, at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles to William A. […]
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Newport Folk releases Monday – Wednesday schedule for Folk On
Newport Folk Festival on Sunday night released the lineup and schedule for the next three days of Folk On. Original Story Newport Folk has released the weekend schedule for their sold-out Folk On event at Fort Adams State Park. Newport Folk encourages fans to download the Newport Folk Festival app on their smartphones. Newport Folk […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We review “Zola”
There is very little about Janicza Bravo’s Zola that isn’t interesting. Its twisty, shocking, (mostly) true story is adapted from a viral thread of 148 tweets by A’Ziah “Zola” King from October 2015, as well as the Rolling Stone profile that followed a month later. Its aesthetic, soundscape, and score (by Mica Levi of Under […]
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VIDEO: Governor McKee gives remarks at Newport Folk
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and his family enjoyed day 2 of Newport Festival’s Folk-On event at Fort Adams State Park. Just before Joy Oladokun took the Lawn Stage, Newport Festivals Executive Producer Jay Sweet introduced Governor McKee, who shared a few words.
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 2 Recap and Photos
Saturday, July 24th was a perfect day to ‘Folk On” at the Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. It was Day 2 of the first of two three-day downsized festivals, with Fort Adams at half its regular capacity. The day featured great music and a visit from RI Governor Dan McKee. The day […]
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The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun to support local bands all summer long
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 21 2021) – Entertainment is heating up at Mohegan Sun this summer, with incredible stand-up comedy inside Comix Comedy Club, can’t miss tribute bands at the new Party on the Patio event every Friday night and of course, the biggest names in music returning to the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. Joining the mix […]
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“Folk On” Saturday Headliner: Jason Isbell to close out Lawn Stage Saturday
One of the great songwriters of the modern era, Jason Isbell is scheduled to headline tonight’s Newport Folk Festival’s “Folk On” event, playing the Lawn Stage at 6:05 PM. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Isbell began his career as a member of the Drive-By Truckers and later formed his band the 400 Unit. During the pandemic, […]
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FLICKERS to present 25th Annual “Virtual/Hybrid” Rhode Island International Film Festival August 9 – 15
By FLICKERS The 25TH ANNUAL FLICKERS’ RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIIFF), running August 9-15, 2021, is a major destination on the Festival circuit and recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a Qualifying Festival in all short film categories. It is the only Festival in New England with this accolade. […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 1 Recap and Photos
With the words “Happy New Year,” Newport Folk Festival Executive Director Jay Sweet kicked off “Folk On,” the 2021 version of the historic Festival. The event was downsized somewhat this year, with about half the normal capacity due to the pandemic. Still, the 5000 or so fans at Fort Adams made up the difference with […]
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Allison Russell performs on CBS This Morning this Saturday, curates headlining set on Sunday at Newport Folk
This weekend Allison Russell will appear on CBS This Morning Saturday, performing songs from her critically acclaimed new album Outside Child. The following day, on Sunday, July 25th she will also serve as the weekend closing curator at the 63rd annual Newport Folk Festival for Allison Russell Presents: Once and Future Sounds: Roots and Revolution. In the set, she will bring together BIPOC/LGBTQIA+/Ally […]
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The Ballroom Thieves visit children at Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County’s Camp Grosvenor
Campers at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County’s Camp Grosvenor got a sneak peek at the caliber of performances at this year’s Newport Folk Festival when The Ballroom Thieves visited the kids at the Saunderstown camp to perform, share instruments and interact with them. Since 2013, the Newport Festivals Foundation, organizers of the […]
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Weather forces Newport Folk to cut day one short
What must have been a tough call for organizers and authorities forced an abrupt end to Grace Potter’s set and never saw Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats close day one of the festival.
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Governor McKee to sign legislation to allow restaurants to continue outdoor dining
Governor Dan McKee will host a bill signing ceremony on Monday for legislation which will allow restaurants to continue to use COVID-19 modifications, including outdoor dining. The legislation imposes a moratorium on the enforcement of any municipal ordinance or zoning requirement that penalizes owners for those modifications. The moratorium will be effective until April 1, […]
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Now Hiring: 107+ 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 […]
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“Folk On” Headliner: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats return to Newport Friday
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will be headlining the Lawn Stage at “Folk On” Friday, July 23. The Festival performance comes just as he releases a new album, Red Rocks 2020, recorded live during the pandemic. Red Rocks 2020, the new live album from Nathaniel Rateliff, was just released on Stax Records. The live record was […]
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Newport Marriott hosting a job fair on August 7, hiring for all positions
On Saturday, August 8, Newport Marriott is hosting a job fair. Those seeking job opportunities are invited to stop by their hotel between 11 am – 2 pm. “Come dressed in business casual attire and bring your resume. Interviews will be held on-site! We hope you are as excited as we are for you to […]
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New legislative commission to study low and moderate-income housing act to meet for the first time
The newly appointed special legislative commission to study the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act is scheduled to hold its first meeting Tuesday. The commission is to study barriers to affordable housing creation and identify ways to help cities and towns meet their obligations under the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act to […]
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Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice will host a job fair in Portsmouth on July 28, in North Kingstown on July 29
Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice this week announced that it will host two job fairs next week. Current job opportunities include Hospice Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Case Managers, and Per Diem RN’s and LPN’s. On Wednesday, July 28 from 1 pm to 5 pm, they will host a job fair at their office at 1184 East […]
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Obituary: Rita Sullivan
Rita (Rolando) Sullivan, 90, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 18, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. Rita was born October 25, 1930, in Newport to Camillo Rolando and Marguerite (Conti) Rolando. Rita worked in Medical Records at Newport Hospital for many years. She was very active in the St. Lucy’s community, teaching […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust launches campaign to conserve 27.4 acres in Portsmouth
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announced a land campaign to conserve two properties in Portsmouth. The properties total 27.4 acres and have important conservation values, including farmland, forestland, wildlife habitat, and scenic vistas, according to ALT. In a press release, ALT says that it has raised a significant portion of the $1.44 million needed to […]
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Summer Nights at Green Animals returns, Preservation Society announces other schedule updates
Beginning Friday, visitors to Green Animals Topiary Garden will be able to enjoy watching the sun set over Narragansett Bay every Friday and Saturday through September 4 as Summer Nights at Green Animals returns. The topiary garden and “David Rogers’ Big Bugs” exhibition will stay open until sunset, and the last admission will be one […]
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26 open houses happening this weekend (July 23 – 25)
In the market for a new home? Check out these open houses in Newport County this weekend!
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‘Lobby Muddy Fest’ to host 2nd Annual Charity Event at Dockside this Saturday
This Saturday, Lobby Muddy Fest will host its 2nd annual charity event at Dockside here in Newport. The event highlights two of the city’s most famous sandwiches and drinks, the lobster roll and the mudslide. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Jimmy Fund, a Boston-based non-profit that is aimed at combatting adult and pediatric […]
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Home of the Week: 20 Borden Farm Road – The perfect marriage of old and new
Presenting 20 Borden Farm Road in Portsmouth. The anchor of the new Borden Farm neighborhood, this 1893 Farmhouse is situated on just over a half-acre of land and offers more than 2800 square feet of living space. All the major ‘big ticket’ items have been addressed including a brand new 4 bedroom OWTS septic, a […]