Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2025. There are 125 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport welcomed 50 high school students from six states and Washington, D.C., to build and program remotely operated vehicles during two three-week […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown
On this day in 1987, film director, screenwriter and actor, John Huston, died in Middletown, Rhode Island from pneumonia as a complication of lung disease. Huston was in Rhode Island and rented a home in Middletown for his work as producer and co-writer of Mr. North (1998), the last film he would ever work on. Huston […]
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Tiverton Library to screen documentary on addiction recovery
The Tiverton Public Library will host a free screening of “Beyond the Finish Line,” a documentary about addiction recovery and hope, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Filmmaker Doug Fingliss will present his deeply personal film and lead a discussion following the screening at the library at 34 Roosevelt Avenue. The event, held in honor of […]
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Notes: Newport Pride’s Velvet Ball returns to Ochre Court with Moulin Rouge theme
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2025. There are 126 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport Pride announced its annual Velvet Ball will return Saturday, Oct. 25, at the historic Ochre Court Mansion at Salve Regina University. This year’s event will draw inspiration […]
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Audrain Newport Concours unveils Jay Leno, Ford CEO for seminars
Television personality Jay Leno and Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley will headline the 2025 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Speaker Series, organizers announced Tuesday. The seminars will run Oct. 3-4 at the historic Casino Theater on the International Tennis Hall of Fame grounds, featuring automotive industry leaders and celebrities discussing car culture and […]
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Irish music duo to close Friends of the Waterfront summer concert series
Two Irish music groups will bring the curtain down on Newport’s summer concert series with a free waterfront performance Saturday afternoon. Turas and Rhode To Dublin are scheduled to perform from 4 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, marking the final show in the 2025 summer series presented by Friends of the Waterfront […]
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Notes: Historic Jamestown regatta returns for 98th year this weekend
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2025. There are 127 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Nearly a century after its inaugural race, one of Narragansett Bay’s most storied sailing competitions will take center stage this Labor Day weekend as Conanicut Yacht Club hosts […]
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This Day in RI History: August 26, 1949 – Bob Cowsill is born
Happy Birthday Bob Cowsill! The guitar/vocalist of the Newport-based family band The Cowsills was born on August 26th, 1949. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bob spent some of his youth in Ohio, before the family moved to Rhode Island in the early 1960’s. https://youtu.be/HCqg-vhiBAc Based in Newport, The Cowsills achieved national success in the 1960’s, behind […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: Aug. 25 – Sept. 1
Newport County is closing out August with a robust slate of entertainment and community activities, offering something for every interest as the summer season draws to a close. The week’s events span from outdoor concerts and farmers markets to specialized tours and recreational activities across multiple municipalities. Music enthusiasts will find particularly strong offerings, with […]
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Notes: Rhode Island officials to hold press conference opposing Trump wind project halt
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2025. There are 128 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump’s order to halt construction on the Revolution Wind offshore project, which is […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame closed out a momentous Induction with Serenapova and a rockin’ concert
Every International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) Induction Celebration is special and it’s a huge privilege to see these icons of the sport honored right here in Newport. This year’s event was different, separating the celebration from the tournament, and placing it later on the Newport summer calendar in August. But ITHF delivered a show-stopping […]
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Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island’s first community investment fund will conclude its summer coffee shop tour Wednesday at Custom House Coffee in Middletown, bringing its community outreach effort to Aquidneck Island […]
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Theatre by the Sea closes season with Elvis musical ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
Theatre by the Sea closes out its 2025 season with “Heartbreak Hotel,” the jukebox musical featuring over 40 songs from the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. The show chronicles Elvis’ life from his dirt-poor childhood in Memphis through his 1968 TV special on NBC, often called his comeback show. The younger Elvis (Laird […]
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Morning Notes: Naval Station Newport to host Navy 250 concert and fireworks today
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Saturday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2025. There are 130 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Naval Station Newport will present a special Salute to Navy 250 concert and fireworks display this evening, featuring multiple bands and food trucks in celebration of the Navy’s […]
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Newport Classical opens chamber series with prize-winning Poiesis Quartet
Newport Classical will open its 2025-2026 Chamber Series on Sept. 12 with a performance by the Poiesis Quartet, a rising string ensemble that has won multiple national competitions in recent years. The concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Newport Classical Recital Hall, will feature the quartet performing Beethoven’s Op. 59 No. 3 alongside contemporary works by […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Car Museum to host Mustang Day Sept. 13
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Friday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2025. There are 131 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Car Museum will host a Mustang Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, inviting Mustang clubs throughout New England to participate in the event. Among the clubs signed […]
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Highest-rated museums in Rhode Island by visitors
Museums are popular tourist attractions because they provide fun ways to learn about history, science, and culture. As stewards of our civilization, they collect and exhibit items of significant importance, typically based around a theme, topic, or place. Many cover areas like art, natural history, or science, but some museums dedicate themselves to highly specific […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Aug. 21 – 24
Newport County residents and visitors have dozens of events to choose from this weekend, ranging from live music and comedy shows to farmers markets and cultural festivals. The four-day lineup includes the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Induction Celebration, the Black Ships Festival spanning Newport and Bristol, and performances by acts like Fitz and the […]
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Morning Notes: Historic Tiverton estate sells for $4.5 million in second-highest sale on record
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know A historic 84-acre estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the second-highest residential sale on record in Tiverton and the highest since August 2024, according to Mott & […]
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A beautiful tradition: Dignitaries commemorated reading of George Washington’s letter
In a time of divisiveness, the reading of General George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Touro Synagogue brought solace to the capacity crowd who came to honor the 78th annual reading in Newport. On Sunday, Newport once again honored one of the most enduring civic traditions in the area: the reading of […]
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NIMFest concludes summer series with Guess Method at King Park Gazebo
The Newport Independent Music Festival will conclude its 2025 summer concert series Sunday with a performance by Guess Method and opener Helena Rose at the King Park Gazebo. The free, family-friendly event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the waterfront venue at 125 Wellington Ave., which overlooks Newport Harbor, Goat Island and the Newport […]
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Tiverton Public Library to mark 10th anniversary with community celebration
The Tiverton Public Library will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a community party on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration will feature two-time Grammy-winning storyteller and musician Bill Harley, who will perform narrative songs and stories. Mrs. Katz and Her Hats will host a children’s storytime from 10:30 to 11 […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Sings offers free choral programs for teens, adults
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2025. There are 133 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport Sings is launching its fall programming with three distinctive choral opportunities for teens and adults across Aquidneck Island, all beginning the week of Sept. 15. The organization […]
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Audrain Collection sweeps Pebble Beach Concours with three class wins
The Audrain Collection of Newport claimed first, second and third place finishes in separate classes at the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, showcasing the museum’s commitment to automotive preservation on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. The collection’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton took first place in the Rolls-Royce Phantom […]