The Redwood Library & Athenæum last night launched its first installation of the year: a 19-foot Windsor rocking chair. Opening night of Then and Now: Tales From The Big Chair featured musical entertainment by the Vox Hunters, Armand Aromin, and Benedict Gagliardi who are seekers and singers of old songs, cultivators of local music, and […]
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DEM hosting virtual workshop on draft water quality restoration study for Newport water supply reservoirs
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will hold a virtual public workshop on June 23 to present an overview of a draft water quality restoration study for nine drinking water supply reservoirs owned by the City of Newport. The meeting will provide an opportunity for DEM to present the findings of the draft Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) study and obtain input from stakeholders on the study […]
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Fog cuts game short as Newport Gulls win home opener
The Newport Gulls defeated the Valley Blue Sox 8-4 in their home-opener Monday evening in what was the first NECBL game at Cardines Field in 672 days. Foggy conditions factored heavily in the contest all night and ultimately led to the game begin called in the bottom of the sixth inning. Read the full game […]
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Comic: Bachelorette parties in Newport
Sean Galvin returns today with another entertaining comic for What’s Up Newp. Keep an eye out for Galvin’s work on a regular basis here on whatsupnewp.com. Follow Sean’s work on Instagram and Facebook.
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Tiverton Public Library will host a Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccination Clinic on Saturday
Tiverton Public Library will host a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 5th from 10 am-12 pm. The clinic is open to individuals ages 12 and up with no residency requirement. Pre-registration is required. Visit https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/6962159660 to register. The second dose clinic will be on Saturday, June 26th from 10 am-12 pm. A registration link will […]
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Embrace Home Loans celebrates 38th birthday with return of charitable ‘Orange Week’
Embrace Home Loans, a top ranked national mortgage lender, is celebrating its 38th year of business with the return of Orange Week—a company-wide effort in which employees donate their time and energy to more than 50 local charities. During Orange Week, individual departments and branches at Embrace choose non-profit organizations to support and volunteer hands-on […]
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Rhode Island-based jobs rose by 400 from March; April unemployment rate decreases to 6.3 percent
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in April, the Department of Labor and Training announced Thursday. The April rate was down seven-tenths of a percentage point from the March rate of 7.0 percent. Last year the rate was 17.4 percent in April. The U.S. unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in April, up […]
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Fort Adams Trust appoints new executive leadership and board members
The Fort Adams Trust today announced that it has appointed new executive leadership and new board members. Chris Zeeman, Senior Programmer, Foxwoods Resort Casino will take over as president of the trust replacing Eric Offenberg. Ryan Belmore, Owner, What’s Up Newp, will take over as vice president of the trust a position previously held by Zeeman. Newly elected […]
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Middletown mom recognized as Cox Communications “Super Mom” for Mother’s Day
Throughout the past year, the pandemic has made navigating life’s many hurdles even more challenging. For women who were already juggling careers, kids, and households, being thrust into the role of educator while still being relied upon as a homemaker created significant burdens for many Rhode Island moms. That’s why Cox Communications decided to enlist […]
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Quahog Week returns May 17 – 23
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative, chaired by Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, today announced that the 5th annual Quahog Week returns this year from May 17 to May 23. The week-long celebration shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hard-working men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant […]
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Castle Hill Inn debuts new culinary offerings, experiences, and special events
This season, Castle Hill Inn is inviting guests to experience a quintessential summer in New England with new culinary offerings and special events taking place all summer long. With the arrival of warmer weather, the iconic Relais & Châteaux property is introducing al fresco dining in its on-site Chef’s Garden, unveiling its new herbal Healing Garden, celebrating […]
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St. John’s Church to host interactive parody of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical tale ‘Peter and the Wolf’
The Friends of the Organ Committee of The Zabriskie Memorial Church of St. John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St., recently announced an immersive performance of Peter and the Pipes, a parody of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical tale Peter and the Wolf, brought to life on St. John’s majestic 1894 Hook & Hastings Organ, on May […]
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Senate passes Ruggerio’s Plastic Waste Reduction Act
The Senate today passed the Plastic Waste Reduction Act that was introduced by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence). The legislation (2021-S 0037) is designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations. “We all know how dangerous plastic […]
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Touro Synagogue Foundation talk on historic preservation to feature author of ‘Why Old Places Matter’
Thompson M. Mayes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss his book, Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being, on Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. The talk, with a panel discussion to follow,is the second presentation of the Touro Synagogue Foundation 2021 Judah Touro Program Series. Touro […]
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CCRI collaboration with The Wilbury Theatre Group screens this month at WaterFire Outdoor Theater
The Community College of Rhode Island’s student-run theater group, the CCRI Players, is teaming with The Wilbury Theatre Group and the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities to present a free outdoor screening of renowned poet Christopher Johnson’s powerful solo work Invoice for Emotional Labor, which was filmed at CCRI’s Bobby Hackett Theater before premiering online in April. The […]
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Newport Daffodil Days: More than 1.2 million daffodils are now planted in Newport
Newport Daffodil Days and the City of Newport’s Recreation Department today announced that sixty-one intrepid Daffodil Hunters recently calculated the total number of daffodils that have been donated by Daffodillion and planted throughout Newport by Daffodillion. Daffodil counts were posted at major daffodil fields. By adding them all up, the grand total of 1,213,017 was revealed. Among […]
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Melissa Etheridge returning to Indian Ranch on September 6
Indian Ranch today announced that Melissa Etheridge will perform as part of the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series in Webster, MA on Monday, September 6. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 7 at 10:00 AM; the Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, May 6 at 10:00 AM. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Indian […]
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Contemporary African art exhibition to open at Jamestown Arts Center
An exhibition of contemporary African art by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and Aboudia, curated by Ethan Cohen, opens at the Jamestown Arts Center May 8 through June 26, 2021. African Avant-Garde: Aboudia and Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is a juxtaposition of two African artists from the Ivory Coast. Separated by six decades of cultural history, Aboudia and […]
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You can freshwater fish for free in Rhode Island this weekend
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announded that Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, are Free Fishing Days in Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders and visitors alike can fish in the state’s freshwaters on both days for all species of freshwater fish, without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp. All creel and possession […]
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Rhode Island arts and culture community receives more than $754,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today that the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) will receive $754,100 in the first round of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These emergency funds are designed to support and assist RI’s arts-related small businesses, artists, and arts and culture organizations as […]
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FABRIC Arts Festival returning to Fall River in May and October
The FABRIC 2021 Spring edition will take place on May 14 and May 15 and the Fall edition on October 1 and 2. Organized by Casa dos Açores de Nova Inglaterra (CANI) under the leadership of Michael Benevides in Fall River with Portugal-based curatorship by Jesse James, Sofia Carolina Botelho, and António Pedro Lopes and a production team on both continents, the 2021 festival celebrates the triumph […]
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A look at what programs are coming in May for adults at Tiverton Public Library
The following is a list of in-person and virtual library programs that adults can enjoy in May. Patrons are encouraged to visit tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. Month of May Adult Craft Take-Out This month’s craft take-out kit contains the instructions and materials you need to make a sun catcher. Ask […]
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2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and US Sailing today announced that the 2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport in Newport on August, 24-29, 2021. “This year The Clagett is looking forward to hosting the U.S. Para Sailing Championships again at our annual […]
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Boy Scouts, DEM partner to clean up Fort Wetherill State Park
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) for the Summer of Service event, hosted at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island on Saturday, April 24th. The Summer of Service is a national initiative designed to encourage Scouts to “give back” at a time […]
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Rhode Island Department of Health provides COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The Rhode Island Department of Health provided the following COVID-19 Vaccination Update via email on Friday. What’s Up Newp is sharing the entire email with our readers to help get these important updates and information out to as many people as possible. Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Update Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of […]