Providence will be the first stop on the national tour of the musical comedy “Funny Girl,” according to a press release from the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). The tour is set to launch at the 3,100-seat theater from September 9 to 16, 2023, and is part of the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. […]
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A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, and Paramore to headline 2023 Boston Calling Music Festival
The Boston Calling lineup for 2023 has been announced and it’s set to be a weekend filled with incredible performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry. Headlining the festival this year are Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, and Paramore. The festival will take place over three days during Memorial Day weekend and […]
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Golden Anniversary Celebration: Steve Smith & The Nakeds and The Cowsills to Perform at Rhode Island’s Park Theatre
On February 11, the historic Park Theatre in Cranston will play host to a very special concert, as Steve Smith & The Nakeds celebrate their 50th anniversary with a performance featuring special guests The Cowsills. The show, which is set to take place at 8 p.m., will not only mark a milestone for the two […]
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George Winston to perform at the Jane Pickens Theater on April 21
Spectacle Live today announced that it will present An Evening with George Winston on Friday, April 21 at 8 pm. “George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums,” Spectacle Live says in an announcement. “A […]
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Art & Disability: Jamestown Arts Center to host a discussion with Conor Moynihan of the RISD Museum
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) is excited to welcome Conor Moynihan, Assistant Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, to speak on the subject of art and disability at their latest JAC Talk. The event will take place on Thursday, February 9th at 6 pm. Moynihan, who […]
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50 best Netflix original series
Netflix debuted its first original content series, “Lilyhammer,” in 2012 and introduced the binge-watching concept of releasing TV series all at once; “House of Cards” arrived the following year. Three years later, Netflix was touting roughly 126 original series or films. With $7.926 billion in revenue and 223 million paid subscribers worldwide in the third […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: Jan. 9 – 15
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island this week, Monday, January 9 through Sunday, January 15, 2023. Monday, January 9 Things To Do 2 pm: A Craft Talk with Helen Schulman at Ochre Court 7 pm: A Reading with Diana Goetsch at Ochre Court For more events and things to do, […]
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Chase Rice and The Mavericks added to Indian Ranch’s 2023 Summer Concert Series
Indian Ranch in Webster, Massachusetts has announced two new additions to its 2023 summer concert lineup. Chase Rice. On Saturday, July 1, country singer Chase Rice will bring his Way Down Yonder Tour to the venue, with special guests the Read Southall Band and Avery Anna. With more than 2.2 million albums sold and over […]
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18 famous actors and actresses that have ties to Newport
Newport has a long history of socialites, presidents, celebrities and famous people visiting, filming and sailing in The City By The Sea. Today we take a look at the actors, actresses and celebrities who were born, raised or have ties to Newport, RI… In no particular order 1 – Mena Suvari Actress Mena Suvari was born in Newport […]
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43 famous actresses from Rhode Island
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other […]
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31 famous actors from Rhode Island
Admiring and envying the world’s biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop […]
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Best 2022 movies directed by women
This past year proved to be a tumultuous one for women around the world, particularly in light of the laws imposed upon them and their bodies—from the overturning of abortion rights in the U.S. to protests against mandatory hijab in Iran. The resulting political fervor has no doubt affected female filmmaking, filling it with a […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 6 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport County. Friday, January 6 Things To Do 4:30 pm: League of Women Voters Newport County to hold Candlelight Vigil commemorating January 6th Insurrection in Washington Square 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater For more events and things to do, visit […]
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Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend (January 6-8)
Happy New Year! Its January, typically a slow month for national touring acts in these parts. Have no fear, music fans, the local scene is as happening as ever. Check out a few ideas for live music this weekend in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” Friday: “Put your helmet on.” David Bowie was a […]
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Teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island seeking singers
Aquidneck Island’s Teen and Adult Women’s Chorus, the Aquidneck Singers, are welcoming new members to join them starting in January. The chorus, conducted by Elizabeth Woodhouse and accompanied by Jan Navarro, meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Common Fence Point Community Hall in Portsmouth. No audition is required to join and the fee for the […]
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What’s Up Interview: Kara McKee, awarded Passim Iguana Award, to record first album
A year and a half ago, Kara McKee quit her job in the corporate world to chase down her dream of being a full-time musician. After years of gigging at small clubs around New England, the daughter of RI Governor Dan McKee finally received some national attention when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice last […]
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What’s Up This Week: Jan. 3 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week in and around Newport County. Have something you’d like to see on this list or a future one? Add it to our event calendar. Tuesday, January 3 Things To Do No listings. For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar. Entertainment Fifth Element: […]
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Improve your French in the new year with Alliance Française de Newport
The Alliance Française de Newport (AFN) is set to kick off its French language classes for the new year on January 17, 2023. The classes, which will be held on the campus of Salve Regina University, will be available to students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. In addition to traditional language […]
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Singer-songwriter Dar Williams to perform at Jane Pickens Theater in March
Dar Williams, a singer-songwriter known for her bouquets of optimism and melodies that alternate between beguiling lightness and understated gravity, will be performing at the Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center in Newport, Rhode Island on Friday, March 24 at 8 pm. Williams believes that everyone has the power and ability to achieve, and encourages […]
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Concert highlights from 2022: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Newport Folk Festival, and more
It was a busy year for concerts in the New England area, with a wide range of musical acts performing at venues across the region. Of course, What’sUpNewp photographers were the ones to capture and recap all of the fun throughout the year. In Boston, the Tedeschi Trucks Band completed a four-night run, thrilling fans […]
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Best Black movies of 2022
Black cinema had an impressive year. From the days of Black filmmakers creating movies for segregated Black audiences in the early 1900s, Black movies have come a long way down a rocky road. The Lincoln Motion Picture Company, established by George P. Johnson in 1916, was the first Black-owned company to produce Black stories for […]
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Woman sues Steven Tyler, alleging child sex assault in 1970s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who has previously said Steven Tyler had an illicit sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager is now suing the Aerosmith frontman for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit brought by Julia Misley was filed Tuesday under a 2019 California law that gave adult victims […]
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Best movies of 2022, according to film lovers
2022 was a banner year for movies. It saw the return of the Avatar and Batman franchises, along with the unexpected soaring popularity of the sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun.” In addition to tentpole blockbusters, you’ll find epics with ensemble casts like “Babylon” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” as well as Steven Spielberg’s […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Friday, December 30 Things To Do Christmas In Newport 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday 4 pm: Newport History Walking Tours: Holiday Lantern Tour 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor […]
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Best films turning 50 in 2023
As 2022 draws to a close, many film enthusiasts are already looking ahead to their most anticipated releases of 2023. However, it’s also never too soon to start appreciating film anniversaries in the new year, and 2023 is chock-full of them. In fact, many iconic films are turning 50, marking half a century since some […]