Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2025. There are 134 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know As summer winds down, The JPT Film & Event Center is ramping up with a diverse lineup that spans decades of cinema and showcases live entertainment through early September. The […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Award-winning violinist Lun Li to perform at Belmont Chapel
Fresh off sold-out concerts in June and August and a recent “Best of Rhode Island 2025” recognition by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, Puddingstone Music will present award-winning violinist Lun Li in an intimate performance at Belmont Chapel. “A Long Walk Through the Night” is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., marking […]
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So ‘Gilded Age’: Iconic images from Newport’s Weekend of Coaching
It was like a scene out of HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” with historic horse-drawn carriages traversing along Bellevue Ave, Ocean Drive, and stopping by several of The Preservation of Newport County’s (PSNC) mansions. For three days, the “Weekend of Coaching” graced the streets and mansions with impeccably preserved 19th-century coaches, each drawn by four magnificent […]
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Newport Irish-American women’s group to celebrate 125th anniversary
The Newport Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 will celebrate its 125th anniversary in September with a series of public events highlighting the organization’s community service and Irish heritage. The group, one of the largest and oldest LAOH divisions in the country, is a sisterhood of Irish-American Catholic women with 240 members dedicated to […]
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Two artists explore ancestry and memory in dual Jamestown Arts Center exhibitions
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Two solo exhibitions opening Sept. 12 at the Jamestown Arts Center will examine themes of ancestry, cultural memory and perseverance through distinctly different artistic lenses. Pittsburgh-based artist DS Kinsel’s “Bohemian Ossuary” and Providence-based artist Becci Davis’ “Bloodstone + Home” will run through Nov. 8, with an opening reception and artists’ talk scheduled […]
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Things to do in Newport County this weekend: Aug. 15 – 17
Newport County residents and visitors have an exceptional array of activities to choose from this weekend, with cultural celebrations, equestrian events, and historical programming taking center stage. The three-day Hellenic Fest at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church runs Friday through Sunday, offering authentic Greek food and music. Meanwhile, “A Weekend of Coaching” brings equestrian enthusiasts […]
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Veronica Bruno: Newport gallery report—the breadth of shows at Redwood Library and Athenaeum
There were so many gorgeous shows that opened throughout Newport over the summer. But in this report, we’re focusing on the shows that dazzled each of the gallery spaces at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, right next to the Newport Art Museum. The breadth of exhibits on display really is a testament to the organization’s […]
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Rhode Island PBS to host ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ screening at Jane Pickens Theatre
Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio will present a special screening of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” on Sept. 10 at The Jane Pickens Theatre & Event Center in Newport. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the screening beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for Rhode Island PBS, with tickets […]
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‘Jaws’ returns to Newport with 4K restoration, week-long screenings at The JPT Film & Event Center
The Jane Pickens Theatre & Event Center at 49 Touro Street will transform Newport into Amity Island for a Labor Day celebration of Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller “Jaws.” The weeklong event runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 4, featuring a nationwide 4K restoration of the 1975 blockbuster that helped define the summer movie season. “We needed […]
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78th Annual George Washington Letter Reading to celebrate religious freedom in Newport
NEWPORT — The Touro Synagogue Foundation will host its 78th annual George Washington Letter Reading on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Old Colony House at the head of Washington Square in colonial Newport, marking a change of venue for the event that for generations had been held at Touro Synagogue. The event […]
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DownCity Band to rock King Park Gazebo this Sunday
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Providence-based DownCity Band will bring their high-energy sound to Newport’s historic King Park Gazebo on Sunday as part of the 2025 NIMFest concert series. The free, family-friendly performance runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the gazebo located at 125 Wellington Ave. The concert marks the penultimate show in this summer’s […]
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MÃE Organization for the Homeless serves Rhode Islanders-in-need with basic human services
Native Rhode Islander Tuni Schartner is sometimes referred to as “Rhode Island’s Economic Gardener.” She earned this nickname due to her personal mission of “helping businesses thrive, and to help the Rhode Island economy grow; always focusing on the greater good.” Since graduating from URI, Schartner has held community-driven leadership roles all over Rhode Island, […]
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Fort Adams Trust announces return of free summer concert series
Fort Adams Trust will present its annual “Music at the Fort” summer concert series for three Wednesday evenings starting Aug. 20, offering free live music and picnic opportunities on the North Lawn of the National Historic Landmark. The series runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 20, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, featuring local […]
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Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns Aug. 23 for seventh year
NEWPORT, R.I. — Bike Newport’s signature summer event returns Saturday, Aug. 23, as the seventh annual 10-Spot Ride welcomes 300 cyclists for a five-hour tour of Newport’s hidden gems. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., allows participants to explore 10 carefully selected locations throughout the city, ranging from secret gardens and […]
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Watching ‘The Gilded Age’ at The Elms: A thrilling way to take in the explosive finale
The Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) treated local fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” to a special screening of the Season 3 Finale Sunday night, August 10. And what a marvelous locale it was for fans of the series: amidst the backdrop of the Russells’ Newport “cottage,” The Elms, stood a giant screen big […]
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Little Compton celebrates 350th anniversary with parade, music Saturday
LITTLE COMPTON — Little Compton will celebrate its 350th anniversary Saturday with a parade and day-long festivities that organizers say are “worth the 50 year wait.” The LC350 Parade will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of West Main Road and Peckham Road, continuing along Meetinghouse Lane and The Commons before finishing at Richmond’s […]
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Charter Books, Newport Historical Society to host historian Randall Balmer
NEWPORT — Charter Books and the Newport Historical Society will present an evening with historian and author Randall Balmer on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Richard I. Burnham Resource Center. Balmer, the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, will discuss his newly released book “America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State” […]
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Newport Classical offers three free concerts for families this fall
Newport Classical will present three free concerts designed for families and children from August through October as part of its Community Concerts Series presented by BankNewport. The Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet will perform Saturday, Aug. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown. The interactive concert will feature selections […]
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Tribute bands to perform Carole King, James Taylor music at The JPT in November
Two tribute bands will celebrate the music of Carole King and James Taylor in a concert Nov. 16 at The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. Spectacle Live will present “Troubadours – The Music of Carole King & James Taylor” at 7 p.m. at the Washington Square venue. Tickets go on sale Friday at […]
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‘Shattered Ice’ Rhode Island premiere at The JPT Film & Event Center to spotlight mental health awareness
On Friday, Aug. 15, Newport’s historic The JPT Film & Event Center will host the Rhode Island premiere of Shattered Ice. This award-winning narrative feature has been gaining national attention on the film festival circuit. Presented in collaboration with Newport-based mental health advocacy brand NOSOLO, the evening will blend powerful storytelling with a shared commitment […]
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Hellenic Fest, coaching events highlight busy Newport County week
Newport County residents and visitors can choose from colonial walking tours, live music venues, farmers markets and outdoor activities throughout the week, with highlights including the Hellenic Fest, coaching weekend events and the annual George Washington Letter Reading. The week features daily colonial Jewish walking tours at the Loeb Visitors Center, multiple farmers markets across […]
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RENEWport to host World Café discussion on community, belonging Aug. 19
RENEWport will host its third World Café event of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church in Newport. The free, public event will use a structured discussion format to explore questions about community, belonging and strengthening civic life in Newport. Participants will rotate through small-group conversations designed to encourage meaningful […]
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Newport musician Chase Ceglie brings Brooklyn-based band ‘Pets’ to Waterfront Concert Series
A Newport musician is bringing his Brooklyn-based band home for a free waterfront concert next week. Chase Ceglie, a multi-instrumentalist who lives in Newport, will perform with his band, Pets, at the King Park Gazebo on Friday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. The concert is part of the Friends of the Waterfront outdoor […]