Brick Alley Pub has announced they will host a Dogfish Head Beer Dinner on December 3rd starting at 6pm. Dogfish Head Brewery is a microbrewery based in Milton, Delaware that brews […]
Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with What’sUpNewp since shortly after its launch in 2012, proudly leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and an honorable mention in the Common Good Awards in 2021.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Potter League For Animals. He previously served on the boards of Fort Adams Trust, Lucy's Hearth, and the Arts & Cultural Alliance for Newport County.
In 2020, he was named Member of the Year by LION and won the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County's Dominque Award.
He is a member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, he spent 39 years living in Rhode Island before recently moving to Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife and two rescue dogs. He still considers Rhode Island home, and visits at least once a month.
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Oyster Sommelier and Expert Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell to Host Oyster Tasting at Hotel Viking on November 7
Photo/Flyer by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Hotel Viking invites bivalve fans to slurp Rhode Island’s freshest oysters paired with sumptuous spirits in a special “Oysters Explorers” gathering hosted by oyster sommelier […]
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Ten Best Things To Do This Week in Newport | November 2 – 6
The first week of November is here and there’s no sign of the fun activities, events and things to do slowing down! Here’s the best of what’s up this week […]
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Listings: Live Music, Trivia, Karaoke and Entertainment | November 2 – 5
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Recommended Read: Ten Best Things To Do In Newport, RI This Week 1 – Buskers […]
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Fort Adams Trust Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Fort Adams Trust, located at 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI announces the appointment of Joe Dias as Executive Director. Dias’ responsibilities will include overseeing the general management […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 25th Anniversary Special Screening of ‘Home Alone’
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host a very special 25th Anniversary screening of the 1990 holiday classic Home Alone on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7pm. When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister […]
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Common Fence Music Will Host Concert at Channing Church on November 7
Photo via Channing Memorial Church Facebook Page Common Fence Music presents culturally relevant but underplayed folk, roots & world music concerts & educational workshops. Most performances hosted by Common Fence […]
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What You Get When You Pay Rent Around $50,000 Per Month in Newport, RI
Even though we all just changed the calendar to November in The City By The Sea, that doesn’t mean the luxury apartment and rental market slows down. Right now in […]
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Reminder: Atlantic Beach Club Open Through January 1st, Will Host Annual New Year’s Day Party
There was a lot of attention towards the end of the summer regarding the final days of live music on the Atlantic Beach Club Patio and that the venue will be […]
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Nine Individuals Elected to Board of Governors for International Tennis Hall Of Fame
The following information was provided by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum; NEWPORT, R.I., November 2, 2015 – Nine individuals hailing from varied backgrounds in business, media, and […]
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Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs Will Present ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Jamestown Arts Center
Photo: Romeo & Juliet via wikimedia The Jamestown Arts Center, located at 18 Valley Street in Jamestown, has announced the continuation of their partnership with the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs with a […]
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Newport County Chamber of Commerce Set to Host Black, White and Gilded Event at Rosecliff
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Cocktail Celebration & Silent Auction on Friday, November 13, 2015 and cordially invites it’s Chamber members and the public […]
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Morning News and Notes | November 2
Good Morning! Here’s a round-up of the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Reminder: Atlantic Beach Club Open Through January 1st, Will Host […]
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Prepare to Celebrate These “Holidays” in Newport This November
Photo: Nachos at Brick Alley Pub We hear about them all the time, seems like there’s about a dozen “holidays” for just about every day of the year! The What’sUpNewp […]
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The 20 Best Things To Do In and Around Newport This November
Photo: Illuminated Boat Parade via Bowen’s Wharf Where o’ where has the year gone? While curating this list of the best things that will be happening in November in and […]
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Morning News and Notes | November 1
Good Morning! Here’s a round-up of the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; City Hall Will Open Late Monday: If visiting Newport City Hall […]
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The 12 Most-Read Newport Stories of October 2015
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor at The Bodhi Spa Here are the twelve most popular and most read What’sUpNewp stories that got you and everyone else talking in October! Interesting Fact […]
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All Saints STEAM Academy in Middletown Will Host Radio Chat With International Space Station
All Saints STEAM Academy (AS2A) was notified Wednesday that its live question and answer session with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been scheduled for the week […]
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Newport Fire Department Responds to Working Fire on Red Cross Avenue
Newport Fire Department and companies responded to 29 Red Cross Ave on Saturday for a working fire (MAP). Newport Fire Department was dispatched to the location at approximately 12:13pm, at that […]
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Newport Polo is at Forefront of Introducing the 3,000 Year-Old Sport to New Players
Newport Polo, reputed as a leading instructional polo program by the United States Polo Association (USPA), offers weekly Group Lessons in Autumn – December, with open enrollment for newcomers to […]
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Morning News & Notes | October 31
Good Morning! Here’s a round-up of the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Volvo Ocean Race Will Return to Newport: Organizers from Sail Newport, […]
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Your Ultimate Newport Halloween Party Guide
This Halloween promises plenty of spooktacular events and parties at some of the area’s favorite places for you to enjoy. Looking for what’s happening in Newport in 2016? Visit here […]
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Best Things To Do in Newport on Halloween Weekend
Happy Halloween Weekend! There’s plenty of great reasons to get out in Newport (with or without a costume) this weekend, here’s what’s happening for events, activities and things to do! […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment in Newport This Halloween Weekend
Photo by Morgan Macia It’s going to be a great weekend of live music, comedy, entertainment and Halloween fun in The City By The Sea! Looking for a Halloween Party? This […]
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Prepare To Laugh Out Loud With Live Improv Comedy This Halloween Weekend
The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy troupe, will hit the stage five times this Halloween weekend with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life characters, […]