We asked readers to submit photos from Tropical Storm Henri. Thanks to all who contributed! Check out some of our favorites in the gallery below. We’ll be updating the gallery Monday as more photos are submitted. From Felicia L. in Newport From Jay Y. From Andrea S From Jody W. From Patrick G. From Nadine […]
Ken Abrams
Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music, the arts and more for What'sUpNewp. He is also an Editor and Writer for Hey Rhody Media. Ken DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse," a roots/folk/rock radio show every Tuesday, 6-9 PM on WRIU 90.3 FM. He is a former educator in the Scituate, RI school system where he taught Social Studies for over 30 years.
He is on the board of the Rhode Island Folk Festival and Newport Live (formerly Common Fence Music), a non-profit that brings diverse musical acts to the Newport area.
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National Grid responding to Henri – Restoring power to 72,000+ customers
PROVIDENCE, RI – National Grid has nearly 4,000 field personnel in Rhode Island and Massachusetts responding to power outages caused by downed limbs, trees, and poles resulting from Tropical Storm Henri. The storm is delivering fierce winds and heavy rain, with some peak gusts reaching above 70 mph, leading to significant damage. Field personnel in Rhode […]
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Got Henri photos? Send us your storm pics by 8PM Sunday
As conditions improve, we’re putting together a gallery of photos from Tropical Storm Henri. Share your storm-related pictures and we’ll add them to our photo gallery. E-mail to mrabrams11@gmail.com. Be sure to include your first name and last initial and location of the photo (city or town). Reminder: Wait until stormy conditions have passed. Do […]
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11AM Update: Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect – Power losses widespread in the region
Hurricane Henri was downgraded to a strong Tropical Storm this morning with highest wind speeds at 70mph. At 11AM, the storm was directly over Block Island and headed toward the RI/CT coast. Rainfall totals were highest in Westerly with 2.79 inches as of 11AM, with other parts of the state reporting between 1-2 inches. In […]
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Power out during Henri? Important information from National Grid
National Grid is reminding customers that power outages are expected to occur during today’s storm. It may be several days before power is restored. Click here to report an outage. You can check the regional outage map here to see what is happening around the state. We’re sharing some safety reminders from National Grid below: […]
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5PM Update: Hurricane Henri on track to strike RI, CT, MA Sunday
Hurricane Henri is expected to impact the region on Sunday, as a weak hurricane or a strong tropical storm. Henri is currently a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to strengthen slightly before making landfall Sunday afternoon or evening. Tropical storm conditions will begin overnight into Sunday morning. Dangerous conditions are expected with heavy rain, […]
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Sunday concerts canceled due to storm – Jason Mraz at Mohegan and Scotty McCreery at Indian Ranch
We’re passing along these announcements regarding cancellations due to the storm. Check with the venues for further information. Due to the state of emergency issued by the State of Connecticut related to Hurricane Henri, the Jason Mraz performance originally scheduled for tomorrow evening at Mohegan Sun Arena will be postponed. Updates on a rescheduled Jason […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: PPAC returns with a Rock Show (August 20, 2021)
Local heroes John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band hosted New Jersey pals Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes for an old-time rock show at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 20th. The joint was jumping as the two bands rocked the house with classic favorites while testing out a few new songs. […]
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11AM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Warning issued for region – Henri expected to impact RI on Sunday
Hurricane Henri is expected to impact the region beginning early Sunday morning with heavy winds, rain and a storm surge. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for most of Rhode Island. Travel is expected to be difficult throughout the day Sunday and widespread power outages may occur. The storm is expected to make landfall […]
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Six Picks: The best in live music this weekend (August 20-22)
With Hurricane Henri expected to hit the region on Sunday, we’ll limit our weekend picks to Friday and Saturday. Get out and enjoy some live music while you can! Friday: A hard-rocking double bill is the first show to return to PPAC since the pandemic began. What better way to start than with RI’s own […]
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What’s Up Interview: Michael Mota, Executive Producer of upcoming film “Gotti II, The Final Chapter, Facts Undisputed”
America loves gangster films. From Scarface to Goodfellas to the Godfather trilogy, we can’t seem to get enough mob movies. So a new film about mobster John Gotti, currently in production from Executive Producer (and Rhode Islander) Michael Mota, is certainly something to look forward to. The film will star Armand Assante, the renowned actor […]
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UPDATED: Henri forecast to pass over RI as strong Tropical Storm on Sunday
The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Henri passing directly over Rhode Island on Sunday, August 22. The 11AM update has Henri arriving Sunday afternoon as a weak Hurricane. Henri is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, flooding and a storm surge to the area. Widespread power losses are possible. […]
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Newport issues Hurricane guidance – Easton’s Beach closed Saturday
The city of Newport issued an alert this afternoon in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Henri. The storm is expected to impact the area beginning late Saturday, with potential for hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, and a storm surge expected by Sunday. Alert from the City of Newport: The National Hurricane Center has issued […]
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UPDATED: Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Henri to threaten the region Sunday
The National Hurricane Center has updated the forecast for Tropical Storm Henri, expected to become a hurricane by Friday. The storm could threaten the region by Sunday, although the exact track of the storm at this point is uncertain. Check the advisory below for the latest information. The August 19th 5PM update from the National […]
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RI Folk Festival Coming to East Providence August 29th
After a pandemic hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The annual event, beginning at Noon, is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The outdoor Festival features […]
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What’s Up Interview: Veronica Lewis, playing Rhythm & Roots Festival September 4th
One of the youngest artists appearing at this year’s Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown, RI also happens to be one of the veterans of the annual event. Meet 18-year-old Veronica Lewis, who first appeared on the Rhythm and Roots stage at age 15 in 2018. This year, she’s playing the Festival on Saturday, September […]
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Six Picks: The best in live music this weekend
It’s a Westerly to Woonsocket weekend in local music. Fend off the Friday the 13th vibes and enjoy some live music this weekend! Friday: Head to the Knickerbocker in Westerly for award-winning guitar guru and RI native Duke Robillard and his band. Details here. Need more Duke? He’s also playing Chan’s Saturday night. Details here. […]
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Explore PVD arts and culture with “A Pageant for Providence” this weekend (August 13-15)
A new arts event is being held in neighborhoods around Providence this weekend. “A Pageant for Providence” will welcome guests to stroll the streets of the capital city exploring art, music and culture along the way. The Pageant begins as an “artistic audio walking tour” of the city and concludes with a short communal ceremony […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer Alisa Amador coming to Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 20th
Some of the finest concerts this summer have been held outdoors at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown. The concert series, organized by Common Fence Music, has already been the site of a pair of sold-out shows, featuring nationally known recording artists Sean Rowe and Dom Flemons. Next up in the series is Boston-based singer-songwriter […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Hall and Oates with Squeeze at Xfinity Center (August 5, 2021)
So what’s the point of rock and roll? Well, we’re learning the answer this summer. As live concerts return to the region, it’s clear that rock and roll music is nothing if not for its passionate fans. The communal experience of seeing a rock band, singing along, dancing in the aisles, and strumming air guitar […]
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Six Picks Music: The best in live music this weekend
It’s a busy mid-summer weekend on the music scene with some big names out there headlining shows. Check out our top picks this weekend below. Friday: New Kids on the Block make a triumphant return to Fenway Park. It’s their only show planned for 2021. Bell Biv Devoe open. Details here. Friday: Askew has a […]
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Washington County Fair returns August 11-15
A Rhode Island tradition returns to South County August 11-15, after the pandemic forced its cancellation last summer. The Washington County Fair is back, with a full lineup of events, including some of the best artists in country music, an amusement midway, and delicious treats from around the region. The Fair features music from the […]
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Tickets still available for Hall and Oates at Xfinity Center Thursday, Aug. 5
Tickets are still available for the Daryl Hall & John Oates show on Thursday, August 5th at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA. The top-selling musical duo of all time, the band’s roots go back to the 1970s, where they came together playing the coffeehouses of Philadelphia, PA. The duo has acheived six #1 hits […]
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Newport Folk “First-Timers” – We speak with Ida Mae and Elijah Wolf
Playing the Newport Folk Festival can be a career-defining moment for any artist. Some musicians use the exposure as a steppingstone, others mark it as a career-high point. Either way, everyone who’s played Newport understands the historical significance of the event. Last week at “Folk On,” I spoke with several young artists who are making […]
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Rev. Osagyefo Sekou and the Freedom Fighters playing Levitt AMP in Woonsocket August 13
An uplifting gospel show is headed to Woonsocket next Friday, August 13th when Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters hit the Levitt AMP for a free show. A noted activist, author, documentary filmmaker and theologian, Sekou offers a new vision for what Southern blues, gospel, and rock can mean today. Raised in the deep Arkansas […]