February break is just around the corner. If you are a parent, student, teacher, or just someone who needs a self-care day, the Jane Pickens Theater is hosting a lineup of specialty screenings – but there’s a twist. It’s not just special showings of old films or new off-the-wall indie films but also unique deals […]
Ruthie Wood
Ruthie Wood is a recent graduate from Johns Hopkins University and burgeoning writer. As she works on her dreams of becoming a novelist, you can find her writing about Rhode Island living for What'sUpNewp. She has also written articles for Hey Rhody, Providence Monthly, The Bay, and SO Rhode Island magazines.
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It’s Academy Award Season at the Jane Pickens Theater
It’s awards season, which means the time is drawing closer for when all eyes turn to Hollywood to see who receives that coveted golden man – the Oscar, formally known as the Academy Award. This year, the 96th Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films […]
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Teatime in Rhode Island: A guide to afternoon tea services and special tea events across the state
Music is not the only cultural “British invasion” that has taken the country by storm. For the past few years, there has been a revival in the adoration of period pieces set in the UK – from Downton Abbey and Bridgerton to Outlander – and with it has come renewed interest in the beloved mid-day […]
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Aquidneck Island Romancing: 30 ways to treat your partner for Valentine’s Day, all uniquely from Newport County
In the mood for love? Romance is made easy with these offerings of activities, gifts, and dinners. Mix and match your way to a perfect date night, week, or month as you shower your loved ones with love, appreciation, and admiration. Remember to plan ahead and make reservations, check dates, and shipping times (if applicable) […]
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Charter Books to welcome Author Laird Hunt February 6 at 6PM
Story by Ruthie Wood Newport’s indie bookstore, Charter Books, is celebrating the release of Float Up, Sing Down, the new collection of short stories from Laird Hunt, in an evening with the author on February 6 at 6PM. Set in the same rural Indiana town as his 2021 novel Zorrie (a National Book Award Finalist), […]