The Choral Collective of Newport County will present its annual “Song Fest” on Saturday, May 20 at 3:00 pm at Channing Memorial Church in Newport. The concert will feature the Newport County Youth Chorus Prep Chorus, the Aquidneck Singers and CCNC’s newest ensemble, QUORUS. There are no advanced tickets; a suggested donation of $20/person or […]
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Newport Navy Choristers to perform May 19 benefit concert for James L. Maher Center
The Newport Navy Choristers and the James L. Maher Center are both turning 70 this year, and they are celebrating with a special concert event benefiting the Maher Center. The Choristers will perform PROUDLY WE SING: Celebrating 70 Years of Song & Service – featuring music from the past seven decades, from the 1950s to […]
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11th Hour Racing will host a film screening and concert during The Ocean Race Newport Stopover
11th Hour Racing announced today the first public screening of its new film, Shaped by Water, followed by a live concert with American multi-genre singer-songwriter and musician Caroline Jones. The free outdoor event will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, May 14, from 4:30-7:30 pm EDT at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I. Shaped […]
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Mary McAleese, former president of Ireland, will participate in public conversation at Salve Regina University on May 17
Mary McAleese, who served as Ireland’s eighth president from 1997 to 2011, will participate in a public conversation covering a wide range of topics when she visits Salve Regina University on May 17. McAleese, the first person hailing from Northern Ireland to serve as Ireland’s president, will discuss her longstanding interests in issues such as […]
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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks coming to Green Animals Topiary Garden
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature, is coming to Green Animals Topiary Garden from May 26 through September 10. A total of 14 sculptures will […]
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Potter League’s premiere spring fundraiser – LoveBash for Animals is back on May 6
The Potter League invites you to the return of the annual in-person LoveBash for Animals, Saturday, May 6, from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, RI. The LoveBash for Animals will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner, an exciting silent and live auction, live music, and a unique and up-close […]
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Cary Morin Duo to take the stage at Jamestown Arts Center on May 12
The Jamestown Arts Center welcomes Newport Live with their Indigenous Voices Series, presenting Kennedy Center Award Winner, the Cary Morin Duo. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Cary Morin is an internationally touring musician and has played renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Paris Jazz Festival, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Morin […]
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Newport Art Museum announces free museum days
Newport Art Museum today announced “Free for All Saturdays”, its recurring free public program taking place on select Saturdays throughout the year. The first “Free for All” takes place Saturday, April 29, 11 am – 4 pm and features family-friendly activities inspired the Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues exhibition. Hands-on art-making, artist demonstrations, drop in educator-led […]
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Choral Collective of Newport County offering 6-week ‘Empowering Voices’ class for all ages
The Choral Collective of Newport County (CCNC) is offering a 6-week session called “Empowering Voices.” “Empowering Voices” is inspired by André de Quadros’ “Empowering Song” approach, which centers singing, movement, bodywork, improvisation, and storytelling as vital aspects of being human. This program is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender identity/expression, musical abilities, and life […]
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East Providence businesswoman charged with Visa fraud, aggravated identity theft
PROVIDENCE – An East Providence businesswoman who allegedly arranged for eight Columbian Vallenato musicians to obtain work visas to enter the United States, purportedly to work in the performing arts industry, has been charged in federal court with visa fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. It is alleged in documents filed […]
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Grow Smart RI, Aquidneck Land Trust to offer a series of workshops on Aquidneck Island
Grow Smart RI and the Aquidneck Land Trust this week announced that they will offer a series of workshops exploring how smart growth policies can expand affordable housing and transportation choices while preserving the natural and historic beauty of Aquidneck Island. “Aquidneck Island is full of natural and historic beauty, and we all want to […]
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Newport International Boat Show names Community Boating Center of New Bedford as its 2023 Charitable Partner
Newport Exhibition Group announced today that the 52nd Annual Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport, Charitable Partner is the Community Boating Center (CBC) of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The organization will receive a $1,000 donation, presence at the event, and the opportunity to educate and share information regarding its important mission. The Show will take […]
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Meet-up to be held in Bristol with local state legislators
Local state legislators invite their constituents to a Meet-Up on Sunday, April 30, 4-6 pm at Pivotal Brewing Company, 500 Wood St., Bristol, RI. Drop by to discuss your concerns, for casual conversation, or just to say, “hi”. According to organizers, participating legislators include Rep. Susan Donovan, Dist. 70 (Bristol and Prudence Island), Rep. June […]
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Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s in Newport raises more than $2,000 for Boys & Girls Club of Newport County
Ben and Jerry’s Thames Street Newport was excited to bring back Free Cone Day on April 3, 2023 after a three-year hiatus. Under the Newport stores’ ownership by Tyler Rosenberg, he once again selected the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County as the local recipient of any money made on the added sale of […]
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Governor McKee announces re-opening of Wavemaker Fellow Program
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the re-opening of applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship program, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for professionals working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), certain design fields, and for the first time – the healthcare sector. This Wavemaker Fellowship awards refundable tax credits of up […]
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CCRI Accounting Professor John ‘Jack’ Renza earns RISCPA Industry Legends Award
Warwick, RI – Community College of Rhode Island Business and Professional Studies Professor John “Jack” Renza Jr. has been chosen to receive the Rhode Island Society of CPAs and RI Business Forum (RISCPA) inaugural Industry Legends Award for his unprecedented contributions toward strengthening the CPA profession, higher education, and Rhode Island’s business climate. Renza, of […]
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Sen. DiMario sponsoring two bills to recruit more mental health professionals
STATE HOUSE – As a licensed mental health counselor, Sen. Alana DiMario has seen firsthand how a shortage of mental health providers is impacting patients. “When you’re struggling with mental illness like anxiety, depression or addiction, you need care that is quality, timely and consistent,” said Senator DiMario (D-Dist. 36, Narragansett, North Kingstown, New Shoreham). […]
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Gang leader sentenced for possessing ammunition while on federal supervised release less than a year after serving more than fifteen years in prison for trafficking drugs
A Providence man identified by law enforcement as a leader of the Trinitarios street gang, has been sentenced to thirty months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Juan Guerrero, 42, was found to be in possession of 9 mm cartridges in October 2019, […]
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Reed, Whitehouse, & Cicilline deliver $500,000 for Tiverton Public Safety
The ability to communicate and coordinate is essential when responding to emergencies, and Rhode Island’s first responders deserve the best tools available to serve and protect our communities. To boost emergency response and enhance public safety for Tiverton residents, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman David Cicilline teamed up today to deliver […]
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McKee Administration announces launch of program that will award $3 million to support minority business enterprises in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Program’s Intermediary-Based Initiative that will provide approximately $3M in awards to intermediaries to administer programs to support the growth of minority business enterprises (MBEs). “Rhode Island continues to prioritize racial and ethnic diversity […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOT, Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, Municipal Leaders highlight proposed #RIReady municipal road fund program
Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., North Providence Mayor and Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns President Charles Lombardi, Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Executive Director Ernie Almonte, and municipal leaders gathered today at the North Providence Department of Public Works to highlight […]
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Governor McKee, Congressman Langevin, President Warner announce proposal for Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College
Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Congressman James Langevin, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner, and state and local leaders today announced a proposal to create the new Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at RIC. The Governor will formally submit this proposal to the General Assembly as an amendment to his FY […]
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Governor McKee highlights ongoing infrastructure upgrades at Quonset’s Port of Davisville
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) Managing Director Steven King, P.E. to tour ongoing construction of infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Davisville’s Pier 1 earlier today. Governor McKee and the General Assembly allocated $60 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
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State of Rhode Island announces purchase of 84-acre swath of land in Cumberland
Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Town of Cumberland, and the Cumberland Land Trust today are announcing the protection of a pristine, 84-acre swath of forested land including tributaries of two reservoirs that are critical drinking water resources for residents of the Blackstone Valley. The $830,000 acquisition of the Joseph and […]
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Newport School Superintendent shares weekly community update: April 5
Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message with parents, families, and staff on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.