The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day weekend kicked off in style at the Midtown Oyster Bar Friday afternoon March 15. The celebration featured a performance by the Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (AOH) Pipes & Drums and AOH Men’s Singers. A packed house was there to support the two organizations, with funds raised going directly to the […]
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Smokey Robinson to perform at Providence Performing Arts Center in April 2024
Smokey Robinson will be taking the stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center on April 13th, 2024. His concert, named Soulfully Yours, will be his first at PPAC. Tickets to the concert are on sale now, and can be purchased by clicking here. Robinson is a legendary singer, songwriter, and producer who has spanned over […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this Weekend: March 15 – 17
Discover all that’s happening and new, and do this Newport St. Patrick’s Parade Weekend! Friday, March 15 Things To Do Newport Irish Heritage Month 9:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 3 pm: Aloha Couples Retreat Tasting at Recharge Newport 4 pm: AOH Pipes & Drums, AOH Men’s Singers to perform at Midtown Oyster […]
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Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour dates in 7 years, the magic of composing for film
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For generations, German composer Hans Zimmer ‘s film scores have soundtracked magic movie moments in “The Lion King,” “Gladiator,” the “Dark Knight” trilogy, and most recently, “Dune” and “Dune: Part Two.” This fall, Zimmer will bring his award-winning scores to the live stage. His “Hans Zimmer Live” tour, which sold out […]
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What’s Up Interview: Jim McCarty, drummer in The Yardbirds, band playing Narrows Center March 21
He’s set the beat for some of the all-time greats – Clapton, Beck, and Page – all once members of the pioneering 60s British Invasion band The Yardbirds. The blues/rock band may be best remembered for its guitarists, but Yardbirds co-founder and drummer Jim McCarty, one of the driving forces responsible for the band’s distinctive […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center announces 2024-25 Broadway season
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), and Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Directors, unveiled PPAC’s 2024/2025 Broadway Season at a press conference in the theatre’s Grand Lobby. PPAC 2024-25 Season Announcement (Photo: Ken Abrams)PPAC 2024-25 Season Announcement (Photo: Ken Abrams)PPAC 2024-25 Season […]
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Nas to perform with Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at Providence Performing Arts Center
Poet and rhyme-master Nas is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center on July 20. Nas will take the stage at 8 p.m., joined by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets for the concert, titled “Nas with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra,” will go on sale at the PPAC Box Office on Wednesday, March 20th, […]
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Jake Shimabukuro is coming to The JPT Film & Event Center
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Jake Shimabukuro at The Jane Pickens Theater Film & Event Center (The JPT) on Saturday, June 15, at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. By now, if you know the ‘ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who […]
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Special St. Patrick’s Day Eve concert at The JPT will feature a performance by Turas
Today, The Jane Pickens Theater (The JPT) announced the upcoming performance of Turas on Saturday, March 16 in a St. Patrick’s Day Eve concert that will feature traditional Irish and Celtic music and modern compositions. Turas – which means “journey” in Gaelic – is made up of four singers and many instruments, including Bob Drouin, cofounder of the Celtic […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Rising star Jax Hollow playing the Jamestown Arts Center Saturday, March 16
Rising Nashville star Jax Hollow is playing the Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, March 16, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of Newport Live. To enter, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com with “Jax Hollow” in the subject line by 5 PM on Thursday, March 14. The winner […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet announces leadership changes
In an email to supporters and fans on Saturday, March 9, Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB) announced that Executive Director Peter Bramante is no longer with the company. NCB did not provide a reason for Bramante’s departure but said, “We are very grateful for his many contributions to the company during these past 4 years, and […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Frozen’ at PPAC is a fun and satisfying show
I’ll admit it. I’ve never watched Disney’s animated “Frozen” from start to finish. I’ve seen parts but never the whole thing. And, of course, I’ve heard the soundtrack over and over again. So, I looked forward to seeing the live version of “Frozen” at the Providence Performing Arts Center. And I was not disappointed. The […]
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Guide: What’s Happening at Newport’s bars and restaurants on Saint Patrick’s Parade Day
The 68th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Parade will begin promptly at 11:00 am in front of Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and […]
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‘Six Picks’ Newport area breweries celebrate RI Craft Beer Week
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week rolls into the weekend with dozens of special events and new releases. Stop by local taprooms this weekend to see what’s in store. Ragged Island Brewing Ragged Island Brewing, located at 54 Bristol Ferry Rd. in Portsmouth, has established itself as the leading Aquidneck Island brewery. Just in time for […]
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AOH Pipes & Drums, AOH Men’s Singers to perform at Midtown Oyster Bar on March 15
Join What’sUpNewp from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 15, the eve of the 2024 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, at Midtown Oyster Bar for our 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Celebration! Once again, the celebration features a performance by the Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (AOH) Pipes & Drums and AOH Men’s Singers. For those of […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet to present ‘Shifting Light’
Newport Contemporary Ballet’s spring repertory performance, Shifting Light, includes a strikingly diverse program with work ranging from beautiful, neo-classical ballet to powerful contemporary dance. Shifting Light includes four world premiere works by choreographers Kristopher Estes-Brown, Caroline Dahm, Janice Rosario, and NCB’s Artistic Director, Danielle Genest. Shifting Light will also include continued participation in the national Arpino Centennial Celebration to […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: March 8 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10. Friday, March 8 Things To Do 10 am: A is for Art at Newport Public Library 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 3 pm: Aloha Couples […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet will present ‘Are the Crayons Quitting?’
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents: Are the Crayons Quitting? Adapted from The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Returning by popular demand, Are The Crayons Quitting? – based on bestselling author Drew Daywalt’s book, The Day The Crayons Quit! This original adaptation includes Rhode Island artists, composers, and designers who collaborated with Artistic Director Danielle Genest to bring […]
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Newport String Project to perform at Salve Regina University
The Newport String Project will perform at Salve Regina University as part of its first series of events under a National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America grant. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature the Newport String Quartet with guest musicians Elise Kuder on violin and Philip Solomonick on […]
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Newport Classical will host two spring community concerts
Newport Classical presents two spring Community Concerts featuring Empire Wild on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Newport Craft Brewing (293 JT Connell Highway) and Invoke on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Miantonomi Memorial Park (120 Hillside Ave). Audiences can look forward to these casual, engaging, and welcoming concerts – […]
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Tiverton Public Library announces new ‘Art House Movie Nights’ series
The Tiverton Public Library has announced its new series of Art House Movie Nights, featuring a selection of contemporary feature films and documentaries. The free event will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, at 5:30 pm, at the library branch at 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton. The film for the first night […]
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Newport Classical to present bassoonist Eleni Katz and pianist Evren Ozel on March 22
Continuing its commitment to ongoing year-round programming and following two sold out concerts in January and February, Newport Classical presents its next Chamber Series concert featuring bassoonist Eleni Katz and pianist Evren Ozel on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.). In her Newport Classical debut, Eleni Katz performs music by French composers Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Noël Gallon, and Camille Saint-Saëns […]
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Providence Children’s Museum to host Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers
The Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) will host the Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers on March 16, 2024, as part of the museum’s Cultural Connections program. The Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers are the only non-competitive dance troupe in Rhode Island, and their performance at the PCM will be a unique opportunity for attendees to learn […]
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue to perform at IYRS Summer Gala
The IYRS Summer Gala is just a few months away, and anticipation is high for the popular summer fundraiser. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024, this year’s event promises to be another unforgettable evening because Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will take the stage! Trombone Shorty is no stranger to Newport and has entertained fans […]
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A new oil painting exhibition brings Buddhist philosophy to a Newport hotel
Newport is filled with fine art galleries and art shops, but tourists and natives alike may be missing an intimate gallery space nestled in the heart of Hammetts Hotel, right on the corner of America’s Cup Avenue and Thames Street. The Sarah Langley Gallery is on the hotel’s first floor, just to the left of […]