Class of 2021 inductee Lleyton Hewitt will be featured in this year’s Road to Newport video series produced by the International Tennis Hall of Fame ahead of his induction celebrations in July, the International Tennsi Hall of Fame announced today. Documenting Hewitt’s journey from his childhood in Adelaide, Australia to his Hall of Fame achievements, the nine-part series will feature […]
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Blood Emergency declared in Rhode Island and Connecticut
Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) and Connecticut Blood Center (CTBC) announced today a blood emergency, as school breaks and increased travel have caused an alarming drop in donations. According to a press release, the blood supply currently stands at a 2-to-3-day level; platelets along with types O and B- are at just a 1-to-2-day supply. […]
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Photographer Winslow Martin’s ‘We Wait For Your Return: A Love Letter to Armenia’ coming to Boston Saturday May 7
An Evening of Photography, Storytelling, and Music American photographer and storyteller Winslow Martin offers a moving love letter to Armenia with We Wait For Your Return, a night of intimate stories, evocative imagery, and music celebrating the beauty and soul of the Armenian people. Martin will take audience members on a unique journey from Watertown, Massachusetts, to […]
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Weather: Today, Tonight & Tomorrow’s Weather Forecast for Newport, RI
Here’s the latest weather forecast for Newport. newport weather information Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service; Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Sunday: Sunny, with a high […]
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Theatre By The Sea announces Summer 2022 season
WAKEFIELD, RI – After two very challenging years, Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to announce the opening of the box office for single tickets sales for the 2022 Summer Season. Beginning on Friday, April 29, patrons may purchase tickets online to Theatre By The Sea’s Monday Concerts and Events, the Children’s Festival and new Children’s Summer Fairy-Tale Musical Series, and any […]
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Today is Tomorrow releases first album ‘Second Guest’
It took the dredges of adulthood and a global pandemic to encourage Today is Tomorrow to reform their now-21-year-old high school band after a 10-year hiatus that saw the members grow up, get jobs, buy houses, get married, divorced, recover from a horrendous accident, grow apart and then rekindle their friendships and first love: making […]
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Trinity Rep announces 2022-23 season
Trinity Repertory in Providence has announced an incredible lineup of award-winning and world premiere productions for the upcoming 2022-23 Season. Each story stretches across genres and time periods, though all share a common theme: examining legacies, and how they are passed down from one generation to the next. Watch the announcement from Trinity’s Artistic Director […]
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Newport County Weather Forecast: April 13
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 […]
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Narrows Center to offer $15 student tickets for most shows
The Narrows Center for the Arts, located on Anawan Street in Fall River, is pleased to announce a new discount ticket program for college students. The Narrows Center is steadfast in presenting music that matters, art that inspires, and a commitment to community. “We believe that art should be available to everyone, not just those […]
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Newport County Weather forecast for April 12
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be cloudy, with a high near 66 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Today: Isolated showers between 10am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near […]
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McKee Administration announces $4.8M in grants to expand outdoor activities throughout Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee announced today approximately $4.8 million in awards that will enable eligible small businesses to expand their capacity to do business outdoors. Funded through Governor McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative, the Take It Outside program will fund 21 intermediary organizations to support outdoor activities for small businesses. Examples of projects include purchasing items […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host a film screening of ‘To Which We Belong’
With quiet courage, the farmers and ranchers featured in the award-winning documentary To Which We Belong are improving the health of our soil and sea to save their livelihoods—and our planet. On Friday, April 29 at 7 pm, the film’s Co-director, Producer, and Jamestown, RI, resident Lindsay Richardson will be joined by Jamestown farmers Bob […]
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Badfish, Flock of Seagulls, and Extreme are among the artists added to Indian Ranch’s summer schedule
Indian Ranch in Webster, MA today announced three new shows as part of the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series. Lost 80’s Live with Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons, Naked Eyes, Stacey Q, Tommy Tutone, and Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow comes to Indian Ranch on Sunday, August 7th and Boston’s own Extreme will visit the lakeside concert venue on Friday, September 2, 2022. Tickets for these […]
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Butts Hill Fort to host spring cleanup on April 23, volunteers wanted
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee has announced that it will host a spring cleaning of Butts Hill Fort. Accordingly, the Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is asking for volunteers to participate in the spring cleanup. It is scheduled for 8 am to 3 p. on Saturday, April […]
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Weather forecast for April 11
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be Sunny, with a high near 54 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
The Legislative Press Bureau at the Rhode Island General Assembly shares these highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week, April 4 – 8. Senate passes legislation on plastic, reusable bags The Senate passed legislation (2022-S 2446) introduced by Senate PresidentDominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) that […]
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Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY coming to PPAC May 11-15
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to present the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY at PPAC as part of the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the North American tour will play at PPAC from Wednesday, May 11 […]
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Entrepreneurial Hub opens at Innovate Newport
Innovate Newport, Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG), and RIHub, Rhode Island’s innovation campus, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Entrepreneurial Hub at Innovate Newport. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting occurred on April 7 at Innovate Newport and was a celebration of entrepreneurship and community. Representatives of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, along […]
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Narragansett Creamery wins Gold and Bronze Medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest
Providence-based Narragansett Creamery was awarded a First Place Gold Medal for its Low-Fat Coffee Yogurt at the World Championship Cheese Contest on March 3–5 in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Narragansett Creamery Their low-fat coffee yogurt contains milk and probiotic cultures, contains no stabilizers or preservatives, and is lactose-free. Narragansett Creamery was also awarded a Third […]
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Salve’s Extensions Dance Company will present ‘Spring Collection’ at Casino Theatre this weekend
Salve Regina University’s Extensions Dance Company, directed by associate professor Lindsay Guarino, will present Spring Collection at the Casino Theatre on April 9and 10. The dynamic program will feature choreography by visiting guest artists and student choreographers. Melanie George, founder of Jazz Is…Dance Project, and Associate Curator and Director of Artist Initiatives at Jacob’s Pillow, staged two pieces […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race returns August 18-20
The Ida Lewis Distance Race, with Bluenose Yacht Sales returning as the Presenting Partner, is set to sail its 18th edition from August 18-20, 2022. Hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the event will go back to its tradition of offering a single-item menu of overnight offshore racing while discontinuing the IN BAY Race that was added in 2020 and […]
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Senator Whitehouse cheers confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, released the following statement today on the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “Today, I proudly cast my vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. She will bring tremendous […]
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Jeanne Lapak joins BankNewport as Chief Commercial Banking and Lending Officer
BankNewport today announce that Jeanne Lapak joined the Bank’s executive team in November 2021 as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking and Lending Officer, responsible for leading the Commercial and Business Banking Teams. With over 20 years of banking experience and high-level expertise in strategic and sales leadership, Jeanne formerly held senior management positions at […]
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High Planes to release ‘Ghost Town’ April 15
Hardships to harmonies are the story behind Ghost Town. Like so many other active artists, it’s been almost impossible to avoid the effect of the pandemic and this album was not immune to that either. Fortunately, High Planes was able to harness this energy in a positive way to help shape a new sound. Since […]
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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ College Essay Contest open for submissions
Providence, RI – The Broadway Education Alliance and Gotham Writers Workshop invites 11th and 12th grade students across North America to write a college-application style essay for the 4th annual Dear Evan Hansen College Essay Writing Contest. The contest, sponsored by Stacey Mindich, lead producer of the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen, awards a $10,000 college scholarship to […]