Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s happening, new, and to do out there today in and around Newport. Weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect from October 27, 08:00 AM EDT until October 27, 08:00 PM EDTHigh Wind Warning in effect from October 27, 06:00 AM EDT until October 27, 05:00 PM EDTHazardous Weather […]
Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with the award-winning local news website since shortly after its launch in 2012, leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Ryan has spent 38 years living in Rhode Island, and after making Newport his home for more than a decade, he recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia to support his wife's career opportunity. Despite this move, Ryan continues to focus solely on What'sUpNewp and travels back to Newport at least once a month. He is dedicated to building the site into the go-to news source for Newport and beyond. Ryan is also a member of several organizations, including the Board of Directors for Potter League for Animals.
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Newport Restaurant Week returns November 2 – 11
(Brick Alley Pub is among the 50+ restaurants participating in Fall Newport Restaurant Week this November) More than 55 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol counties will participate in the fall edition of Newport Restaurant Week November 2-11, 2018. Celebrate the cuisine of the Classic Coast by savoring two-course prix fixe lunches for $20, three-course prix fixe dinners […]
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Innovate Newport announces partnership with Workbar
The effort to convert Newport’s former Sheffield School into a hub for entrepreneurs and high tech businesses took a major step forward this week as Innovate Newport announced a partnership with Workbar, a trailblazing coworking provider that operates nine locations and 12 partner sites throughout Boston, Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts. The […]
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Christmas at the Newport Mansions returns on November 17th
Newport, RI – Christmas at the Newport Mansions returns to The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House with newly imagined holiday decor from November 17 to January 1, 2019. Rosecliff will also be open in December, with a new exhibition, Bill Cunningham: Facades, featuring photographs by the late New York Times photographer. Dozens of volunteers will spend a […]
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RI Waves: A new statewide safer streets campaign wants you to be noticed
Providence, RI – Road safety is a serious matter, but RI Waves takes a light-hearted approach — with the help of the likes of WJAR’s Mario Hilario, Jim Nellis of RI Food Fights, WaterFire Providence’s Barnaby Evans, and the gargoyle of TEN31 Productions. Organized by Bike Newport, the video, outdoor, print, and social media public awareness […]
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Podcast: A conversation with John Marion, executive director of Common Cause of Rhode Island
With less than two weeks until the election, John Marion, executive director of Common Cause of Rhode Island, joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz on this edition of The Open Forum on AM 1540 WADK Newport to discuss voter suppression issues nationwide and look ahead at the upcoming legislative session. Common Cause of Rhode Island is a […]
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Newport Historical Society to sponsor Write Your Way to Hamilton Essay Contest
Newport, RI – Are you a 10th-grade student who wants to see the award-winning musical Hamilton in the room where it happened first on Broadway? The Newport Historical Society is once again sponsoring the “Big Ideas for a Changing World: Write Your Way to Hamilton Essay Contest.” The prize for the winning essay writers is a trip to New York […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame introduces TeamFAME, a new chapter of the National Junior Tennis & Learning network
Newport, RI – The institution dedicated to celebrating tennis’ most accomplished champions and leaders is now also home to special program dedicated to inspiring the future of the sport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame has officially opened the doors for TeamFAME, a new chapter of the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. TeamFAME […]
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Letter To The Editor: This year I will vote for Jamie Bova on November 6th again; I urge you to do the same
To the Editor: Back in 2016 a politically savvy friend and colleague whose opinions I respect advised me, “You should meet Jamie Bova, she’s running for City Council.” Jamie and I met to talk about why she was running and what her platform was. She impressed me because I liked what she said but also […]
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Rogers High School to host Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Newport, RI – On Monday, October 29, 2018, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, all Rogers High School, Newport Area Career & Technical Center and P-TECH students will assemble in the Patrick F. Carroll Auditorium at Rogers High School for a Red Ribbon Week Assembly. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence […]
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Today In Newport – October 26: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s up for today in Newport in regards to weather, events, and more! Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.Tonight – Rain, mainly after 2 am. Low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance […]
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Podcast: Simona De Tullio and Charles Kehres preview Island Moving Company’s ‘Far To Near’
Newport, RI – This weekend’s series of contemporary ballet performances by Island Moving Company at Casino Theatre in Newport will feature choreography by IMC Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen and choreographers from Italy and Puerto Rico. Simona De Tullio, Director of the Breathing Art Company based in Bari, Italy, will debut two pieces during Far to Near : Choreography. […]
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Helly Hansen announces partnership, support of New York Yacht Club’s American Magic
Sumner, WA / New York, NY — Helly Hansen, the Norway-based global leader in sailing, today announced its partnership with New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, the highest prize in international sailing. With more than 140 years of innovation and performance-driven apparel trusted by professionals around the world, […]
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Transatlantic Race 2019: The world’s oldest, most respected, and most challenging of oceanic races returns in June
NEWPORT, R.I. — In nine months’ time, on June 25, 2019, the latest edition of the world’s oldest, most respected and most challenging of oceanic races will set sail from Newport, Rhode Island, bound for the Old World. Organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal Ocean Racing Club and Storm Trysail Club, […]
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Today In Newport – October 25: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport on this Thursday, October 25th. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.Tonight – Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. […]
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Newport Gallery Night returns on November 8th
(Photo: Coastal Contemporary Gallery: Taleen Batalian, Installation and Rebecca Stern, Painting) This November, enjoy the cool air on November Newport Gallery Night which will take place on November 8, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Deblois Gallery is featuring “Small Works, Big Ideas”, an open show and pre-holiday art mart. Coastal Contemporary Gallery is hosting “UNRAVEL”, an […]
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Newport Marriott to host screening of Hocus Pocus on October 28th
To capture the magical spirit of Halloween, the Newport Marriott invites locals and guests alike for an afternoon screening of “Hocus Pocus” on Sunday, October 28 from 3:30 to 6 pm in the Grand Ballroom. Newport Marriott will welcome guests for a screening of the 1993 American horror fantasy comedy film, which marks its 25th anniversary […]
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Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 43: The rich colors of fall continue to inspire
This past week was the beginning of the changes we anticipate each year as Fall comes to New England. The leaves are, finally, beginning to show evidence of the yellows and oranges we love. We are often the first stop of visitors from the Middle Atlantic States as they head north to see the wonderful […]
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Today In Newport – October 24: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what the day ahead looks like in Newport. Enjoy all that’s happening, new, and to do. Weather: Today – A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation […]
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‘Looking for Oum Kulthum’ to screen during Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark
The Newport Art Museum’s next exciting Art After Dark program will be held on Thursday, November 8 from 5 – 9 pm. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. Eclectic, curated programming ensures each Art After Dark will surprise and delight art lovers and night revelers […]
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Sen. DiPalma to hold 2nd annual Cyber Hygiene Event with Congressman Langevin on Wednesday
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma, in conjunction with Congressman James R. Langevin, will be holding the second annual Cyber Hygiene Event tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the CCRI Newport Auditorium. The purpose of the event is to provide the public with an increased awareness of the various cyber exploitations and practical steps […]
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New York Yacht Club American Magic adds Airbus as its innovation partner
Photo: New York, USA, 23 October 2018. Airbus Commercial Aircraft EVP Engineering Jean-Brice Dumont (R) and American Magic’s Executive Director and Skipper Terry Hutchinson after announcing their Innovation partnership in a ceremony at the New York Yacht Club. Photo by Enrique Shore. New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for sailing’s 36th America’s Cup, set […]
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Today In Newport – October 23: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s a look at the day ahead in Newport, RI. Weather: Today – Showers likely, mainly between 10 am and 5 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less […]
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Million Dollar Listing: Commodore William Edgar House on Old Beach Road sells for more than $3.5 million
(The Commodore William Edgar House c. 1885 has sold. Photo Credit: Lila Delman Real Estate) Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of the Commodore William Edgar House. The home, located at 25 Old Beach Road, sold for $3,534,500. This transaction marks the highest multi-family home sale in Rhode Island year-to-date, according to data […]
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Listings: Live music and entertainment in Newport County (Oct. 23 – 29)
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week – Tuesday, October 23rd thru Monday, October 29th. Did we miss something? Let us know by emailing us Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Newport Antonio’s Pizza Thursday – Trivia at 8 pm Buskers Irish Pub Wednesday – Open Mic at […]