The Eli Young Band will perform on June 21 at Naval Station Newport’s Dewey Field in concert with Cody Bradley. The concert is free and open to patrons with base access and their escorted guests (only Military/DoD are allowed to bring guests); no tickets are needed. The Eli Young Band is a country music group […]
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A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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The siren song of Rhode Island birding
As the climate becomes milder, the first signs of spring appear: longer days, green shoots and budding flowers, and, most importantly for some Rhode Islanders, chirping birdsong. The trills and warbles are not only avian conversation starters for other birds – “My territory!” or “Mate please?” for example – but are also a siren song […]
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Concert Review and Photos: Indigo Girls and Rhode Island Philharmonic outstanding at PPAC
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the duo better known as the Indigo Girls, are often mentioned in the same breath as Simon and Garfunkel, Hall and Oates, and the Everly Brothers. Ranked among the best musical duos of all time, their songs have charted on the Billboard Top 40 in every decade since the 1980s. […]
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Concert Photos: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees charms the Greenwich Odeum crowd with songs and stories
Iconic 60s hitmaker Micky Dolenz of the legendary band The Monkees made a stop at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich on Sunday, March 24, with rare stories about the band along with classic tunes, thrilling the near-sell-out crowd. Backed by a stellar band, and featuring his sister Coco Dolenz on vocals, the former teen […]
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Raul Malo: His arresting voice captivates sold-out Jane Pickens Theater
In the second of a dozen-city tour, Raul Malo dropped into the Jane Pickens Theater as part of a Showcase Live Production before a sold-out audience. Malo has been featuring Monica Rizzio as a warm-up act, inviting her for a duet at the show’s close. As the incomparable frontman of genre-defying, GRAMMY Award-winning band The […]
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Town of Bristol v. The Great White Whale: The 2024 Bristol BookFest takes on American classic “Moby Dick”
Bristol BookFest returns April 5-6 for its fourth year of enriching the East Bay community with classic literature. This year, the festival celebrates the great American novel “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. “Moby Dick,” like any of the classics, has become synonymous with “required reading;” most people know it to be long, difficult, all about […]
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Newport Navy Choristers to perform at St. Mary’s Church on April 26
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present “Proudly We Sing” on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 PM at St Mary’s Church. A non-profit group consisting of many active and retired military service members and their families, the chorus will perform a repertoire of patriotic and popular songs that will appeal […]
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April programming at Tiverton Public Library includes talks, films, and poetry
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is […]
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‘The Goonies’, ‘The Sandlot’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and ‘E.T.’ are all returning to the big screen in Newport
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is screening The Goonies this Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 pm. The Goonies screening marks the start of The JPT’s Sunday family film series, which brings some of the most popular and iconic classic films to The JPT to provide a fun weekend activity for the whole family […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show, Aquidneck 10K, Raul Malo, The Goonies, & more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Friday, March 22 Things To Do 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 6 pm: Newport Winter Foodies Stroll 7:30 pm: Newport Classical Presents: Eleni Katz […]
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Potter League to host ‘LoveBash for Animals’ on April 5
via Potter League for Animals The Potter League proudly presents its 50th annual in-person LoveBash for Animals event, an evening of compassion and camaraderie supporting our furry friends. Join us on Friday, April 5th, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the elegant Wyndham Newport Hotel, located at 240 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, RI, for an […]
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Rhode Island Foundation accepting applications for Equity Action Fund to support LGBTQ+ communities
The Rhode Island Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Equity Action Fund, which supports projects that serve the LGBTQ+ communities in Rhode Island. The Equity Action Fund is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for grants up to $10,0000. The Foundation will award grants to eligible projects that help improve the lives of LGBTQ+ […]
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Newport Photo Guild presents “Visions of the World Around Us” at Newport Public Library
The Newport Photo Guild is currently presenting the exhibition “Visions of the World Around Us” at the Newport Public Library. It features 24 local photographers and their captivating perspectives. “Visions of the World Around Us” is free and open to the public during library hours through March 30, 2024, and can be viewed in the […]
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What’s Up Interview: Adam Levin, Artistic Director of RI Guitar Guild announces Spring concerts
You may be familiar with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra or Newport Classical, but there’s another organization gaining widespread recognition in local classical music circles. We’re talking about the Rhode Island Guitar Guild, a non-profit organization that presents concerts and workshops with internationally acclaimed artists and educators in unique Rhode Island venues. This spring, the […]
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Daffodil Days ready to bloom throughout Newport
With nearly 1.5 million daffy buds now bursting forth in dazzling displays, Newport in Bloom’s 13th Annual Daffodil Days will celebrate their arrival throughout April 2024. This year, the fun kicks off at Bannister’s Wharf at noon on Saturday, April 6, with an explosion of musket fire and a garland of daffodils cut by the newly crowned Ms. Daffodil, Dr. […]
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What is Rhode Island’s best Hollywood moment? Vote in the GoProvidence’s ‘Lights! Camera! Ocean State Matchup’
GoProvidence, The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, today announced a tournament-style matchup that pits thirty-two movies filmed in Rhode Island against one another. “While the Providence College Friars may have been snubbed in this year’s NCAA tournament, fans can still root for their hometown favorite in GoProvidence’s next tournament bracket,” GoProvidence shared in a […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig playing Colony House Friday, March 22
Guitar great Chris Spedding returns to Newport for a concert on Friday, March 22 at the Newport Colony House. We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away courtesy of Newport Live. To enter, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by Noon on Thursday, March 21, for your chance to win. More about Chris Spedding: March […]
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Iconic Beatles tribute band ‘1964’ The Tribute to perform in Newport
After more than 20 years of dedicated research and performances, the critically acclaimed Beatles tribute band 1964 The Tribute will finally make their way to Newport. The band will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center (The JPT) on Saturday, August 17, at 8 p.m. The show is a powerful tribute to the early […]
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The JPT Film & Event Center to begin National Theater Live series on March 20
The JPT Film & Event Center (The JPT) is kicking off a series of National Theater Live screenings on Wednesday, March 20, by bringing back the radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, starring Andrew Scott from the British comedy-drama series Fleabag. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will play exclusively in cinemas in 2024. National Theater Live brings […]
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‘Second Time Around’ opens at the Jamestown Arts Center
A group of 27 artists reimagines past objects, ideas, and practices in Second Time Around, opening March 22 at the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC). The exhibition was born out of a course at the University of Rhode Island in the Fall of 2023 and is curated by Professor Erin L. McCutcheon, PhD, and the Advanced Art History students in her […]
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‘No daffodils for the North End’
What began as a documentary about city residents’ resilience during the pandemic has evolved into an organization that is demonstrating how resilient the city really is. Susan Sipprelle, a documentary filmmaker, spent three years shooting, editing, and developing “Newport: In This Together,” interviewing 108 Newporters and finding a city and its residents that are resilient, […]
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What’s in season? How to use fresh ingredients from a mid-march Tiverton Farmer’s Market to make a meal
The term “farmer’s market” seems synonymous with summer: bountiful fresh fruit, leafy greens, and tomatoes begging to be made into gazpacho. That vision of a farmer’s market is limited to just summer-y produce, when in fact there are plenty of fruits and vegetables available and in season throughout the year! The Tiverton Farmer’s Market is […]
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Forum Lodge to host annual Gaelic and Garlic Dinner on March 25
The annual Gaelic and Garlic Dinner will be held at Vasco da Gama Hall on March 25. Sponsored by Forum Lodge, the event celebrates Irish and Italian Heritage in memory of Ralph J. Gizzi. The $30 per person dinner will feature corned beef and potatoes, pasta and sausage, and Irish and Italian desserts. A cash […]
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The JPT will host a Mamma Mia! Disco Party on March 19
The Jane Pickens Theater (The JPT) is hosting a Mama Mia! concert and screening with Little Chateau, a local Newport shop, on Tuesday, March 19. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Mama Mia! follows Sophie, who—as she is about to marry—discovers through an old diary of her mother that any one of three men could be her […]
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Concert Photos: Jax Hollow brings hot guitar grooves to the Jamestown Arts Center
Nashville-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Jax Hollow rocked her way through a nice set of original songs (and one notable cover) on Saturday, March 16, at the Jamestown Arts Center in a Newport Live concert. She played several from her debut album Only the Wild Ones, as well as several new songs she plans to record in the […]
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Salve Regina University presents their 2024 French Film Festival
On March 17, Salve Regina University presents their 2024 French Film Festival at the Bazarsky Lecture Hall. For just over two weeks (the festival runs until April 2), the university will showcase six films, from classic cinema to contemporary masterpieces, and all of which showcase a wide range of genre and different francophone auteurs. The […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend begins with AOH Pipes & Drums and AOH Men’s Singers at Midtown Oyster Bar
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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Newport Irish History lecture on March 20 will focus on ‘The Great Cutter Race of 1905’
By The Museum of Newport Irish History The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fifth and final presentation of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, to be presented at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, and live-streamed via Zoom. The lecture is made possible by a […]
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Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks to take place in April
The Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks starts this April and will include numerous events for people of all ages. The weeks-long festival is meant to draw attention to the state’s historic cemeteries and the importance of preserving them. One of the festival’s main goals is to encourage volunteering opportunities for people to […]
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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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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is accepting nominations for LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) and the LeRoy White Family Foundation are now accepting nominations for the second annual LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award. The $5,000 award will be given annually to a musician of any age or situation whose life and/or art contribute to and connect the community. Musicians […]
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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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Arts Around the Fire to feature Christine Cocca of the Jamestown Arts Center
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s next networking event, Arts Around the Fire, will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Stoneacre Brasserie, 28 Washington Square, in Newport. This free event is open to the public and no reservations are required. The Alliance’s guest will be Christine Cocca, the new Executive Director of the Jamestown Arts Center. […]
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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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Newport’s Secret Garden Tour needs volunteers
Newport Secret Garden Tour is returning this June, and the organization needs volunteers to help out. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 28-30, and it will showcase 10 different gardens to the public. These beautiful gardens, genuine labors of love that are primarily maintained by the owners, are shared with […]
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Motion State Dance Film Series to screen at the Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center will screen the Motion State Dance Film Series, New England’s only short film festival dedicated to celebrating contemporary dance on film. The film series takes place on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for General Admission and $8 for JAC Members, Students, and […]
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Newport Pride Weekend will return in June to celebrate LGBTQ+ community with events and activities
A weekend of celebrations is coming to Newport for the LGBTQ+ community with the annual Newport Pride weekend. The weekend will be filled with various events, activities, and culminating in the annual Newport Pride Festival on June 29. The festivities begin on Friday, June 28 with a Pride Cruise on board Coastal Queen. Details are […]
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RISD Illustration Stars returns to the Providence Athenaeum
March is National Reading Month, where the (somewhat cheesy) slogan “March into reading” decorates classrooms and is celebrated in libraries across the nation. National Reading Month encourages readers of all ages to crack open a book, although there is a large societal focus on teaching and motivating children to read. In Rhode Island, the Providence […]
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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 […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: Craft Beer Week, Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Fundraiser, & more
Discover all that’s happening around Newport for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend, March 1 – 3, 2024. Stories related to this weekend Friday, March 1 Things To Do 9:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 11 am to 6 pm: Craft Beer Week: Half Price Pints & Beer Flights at Taproot Brewing […]
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Bloom Flower & Home returns to Providence with three days of plants, flowers, and fun
Calling all plant and nature lovers! Bloom Flower & Home is just around the corner! This three-day event, which takes place on April 6-7, 2023 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is a celebration of spring with 85+ small and independent plant shops, florists, retailers, makers, and artists from New England and beyond. […]
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Community College of Rhode Island Players to present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
The Community College of Rhode Island Players will take audiences on a trip back to the year 1975 with the return of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The play, written by Ken Kesey, was adapted into the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson and went on to win all five major Academy Awards the year […]
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Meet Nate Silveira and Kevin Vang, RI FC soccer players from Rhode Island
By now, you’ve probably heard that Rhode Island is home to a new professional soccer team. RI FC kicks off its inaugural season on March 16 with a home game against New Mexico United at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium. The team expects to be in its own stadium, at Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, by the […]
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‘Dune: Part 2’ will open at The JPT on its national release date
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is bringing the much-awaited sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune to The JPT for a two-week run beginning its national release date, March 1. Dune: Part 2 is the first film in recent history to open at The JPT on its national release date. “We’re very […]
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Outlaw Music Festival returning to Xfinity Center on July 2 with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Celisse
The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour returns to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA on July 2, 2024 with headliners Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Celisse. Complete ticket information is available here. “This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup […]
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Rose Island artist residency application now open
The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust–a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works to preserve the historic and environmental integrity of Rose Island and maintain the lighthouse as open for public access and education–is offering this opportunity to Rhode Island-based artists to come stay on the island for 6 nights in mid-September to work on […]
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Book Review: Thomas Mullen’s portrayal of a divided nation in 1943 draws parallels to today
It’s 1943, a quarter century after the armistice that ended the so-called Great War, and Americans are once again fighting in foreign lands, battling the ascendant Empire of Japan in the Pacific and confronting Germany’s Afrika Corp along the southern rim of the Mediterranean Sea. The country had been divided over whether to enter the […]
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Alliance Française de Newport to Celebrate the Month of the Francophonie
The Alliance Française de Newport is preparing to celebrate the Month of the Francophonie with three events: A Perfume Experience, A Crêpe Fest, and A Masked Ball. The month of March is dedicated to celebrating French language and culture. A Perfume Experience will occur on March 3rd at the French Confection (72 East Main Road, […]
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Photo Gallery: Ice Carving Demonstration on Long Wharf Mall
The 2024 Newport Winter Festival festivities came to a close with the annual ice carving demonstration on Long Wharf Mall. Present again this year are two ice carvers. Sean Skelly of Attleboro, MA, formerly from Newport, had been a chef here years ago and has been working with ice for decades. Sean created a pedestal […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Cowboy Junkies bring warm vibes to Newport on a chilly winter evening
Newport’s Jane Pickens Theatre welcomed legendary Canadian alt-country rockers The Cowboy Junkies to town for a sold-out concert on Friday, February 23. The band warmed hearts and souls with a two-and-a-half-hour show before a friendly audience of long-time fans alongside a few newbies. The opening set featured mainly songs from the band’s critically acclaimed 2023 […]
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Newport’s Puddingstone events are a triumphant celebration of the arts
Story by Ruthie Wood, photos by Jack Casey Newport has a secret society dedicated to celebrating the arts. Or at least, that’s how it feels considering how few people discuss the elite monthly artistic showings that occur in various locations around Aquidneck Island, despite the fact there was quite a gathering at the presentation at […]
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What’s Up this weekend: Feb. 23 – 25
Discover all that’s happening around Newport for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend, February 23 – 25, 2024. Happening This Weekend Friday, February 23 Things To Do Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County 2 pm: Film Series: Maggie Smith at Newport Public Library 5 pm: WINEterfest Beer Hall at Newport Vineyards 5:30 pm: Providence Children’s […]
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JPT to host local film premiere of ‘Hundreds of Beavers’
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) hosts the local film premiere of Hundreds of Beavers this Saturday, February 24, at 9 PM. Hundreds of Beavers is deemed one of the must-see independent films of 2024, earning itself an ever-so-rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. “The JPT is committed to bringing films and events to our local […]
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Newport Sings Youth Chorus offers free after-school chorus program for students in grades 1-6
It’s time to sing! The Newport Sings Youth Chorus program offers a free seven-week after-school chorus program for grades 1-6 students. The program is open to all students and includes various music, soulful tunes, and lively Jamaican beats. The Newport Sings Chorus program is divided into two age groups: Prep Chorus for students in grades […]
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Ink Fish Books hosts author Elizabeth Gonzalez James for book club discussions and hard conversations
Author Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ new book, The Bullet Swallower, has been making a splash in literary circles from an interview with NPR to positive reception from Kirkus Reviews and the L.A. Times to being chosen as Boston.com’s Book Club Read for February. Amidst it all, the indie bookstore in Warren, RI, Ink Fish Books, has […]
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Gamm Theatre to present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night beginning March 21
WARWICK, RI (February 21, 2024) – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night —a web of misdirected love and unexpected poignancy woven by a cast of unforgettable characters. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Associate Artistic Director Rachel Walshe co-direct the Bard’s famous comedy. Twelfth Night runs March 21-April 14 at The […]
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Comedian Shane Gillis coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 16
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 21, 2024) –– Shane Gillis will bring his award-winning comedic genius to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night full of laughter on Friday, August 16th at 8:00pm. Tickets to see Gillis go on sale Friday, February 23rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can buy tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office […]
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The best movies of 2024 so far
The year may have just gotten started, but 2024 is already looking to be an exciting year in film if the following list is any indication. As a result of the monthslong Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strikes last year, industry experts, like those at Deadline, […]
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Newport County High Schoolers: Apply for $2K Arts Scholarship!
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a high school senior who lives in Newport County and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in their field of art. The scholarship, named after Mrs. Harle Tinney, is available to Newport C?County, home-schooled students are also elgible. All areas of the arts are considered, including those represented […]
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Award-winning Irish trio, Socks in the Frying Pan, coming to Blackstone River Theatre Sunday, March 10
Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan will perform at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St, Cumberland, RI on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $28 in advance and $31 day of show. For more information call or visit brtri.org. Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning band from […]
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Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli to stop at Mohegan Sun on ‘The Last Encores Tour’ Friday June 7
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 19, 2024) –– Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons announced The Last Encores tour earlier today. The acclaimed band has decided to perform a limited number of shows, including an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, June 7th. For over 60 years, Valli has sold over 175 million records while capturing the hearts […]
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What’s Up Interview: Country singer David Nail, playing Greenwich Odeum March 8
A leading voice in country music is coming to the Greenwich Odeum on Saturday, March 8. David Nail is a widely regarded singer-songwriter and a Grammy award-nominated artist who has made Nashville home for over two decades. Nail broke out in 2002 with his song “Memphis,” and later hit #1 on the country charts with […]
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Concert Photos: The David Tessier All-Star Stars at Ragged Island Brewing
The David Tessier All-Star Stars kicked off the 2024 season of the Barn Concerts at Ragged Island Brewing in Portsmouth on Saturday night, February 17. A warm crowd greeting Tessier and his band on a chilly evening at the Aquidneck Island brewery, which hosts year-round barn sessions featuring locally and nationally touring musicians. Tessier’s band […]
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‘Six Picks’ fun ideas for February School Vacation Week
Here’s our roundup of fun family activities for February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break around RI. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln, which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries for the little ones; the […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation makes major instrument donation to Newport schools
The Newport Festivals Foundation, who run and operate the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, bestowed another major local instrument donation Thursday at three local schools in the Newport school district including Pell Elementary, Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School. The donation reception was held at Thompson Middle School yesterday where $15,000 worth of instruments […]
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What’s Up Interview: BaoBao Chen of ‘Small Island, Big Song,’ coming to The Strand in PVD March 15
“The ocean doesn’t separate us; the ocean unites us.” Small Island Big Song is a unique music, film, and performing arts project bridging together the islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through artistic collaboration. The project is described as “a transcendent musical journey combining song, spoken word, and cinematic visuals filmed over a […]
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‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ star & children’s author Karyn Parsons to visit Providence Children’s Museum during February school vacation week
Providence, RI – Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the February school vacation. PCM will have extended hours as well as an extensive schedule of activities during the February break. Special activities start on Saturday, February 17th, with the museum open every day between […]
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Newport Live to present the Chris Spedding Trio on March 23 at Colony House
March is for guitar heroes – and Chris Spedding is the iconic guitar hero. Newport Live presents The Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM at the the Colony House, Washington Square, in Newport, RI. Tickets are available on EventBrite or at the Newport Live website. It’s not often […]
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The Jane Pickens Theater screening Oscar-Nominated Short Films; Live Action and Animation
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is providing guests with the unique opportunity to watch the 2024 Oscar-nominated short films in Live Action and Animation from February 16 – February 22. The JPT has made it a tradition to screen Oscar-nominated shorts films ahead of the Academy Awards, providing guests with an […]
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Newport Winter Festival returns with over 150 events from February 16-25
Newport Winter Festival is just around the corner! This ten-day event runs from February 16-25, 2024, and is packed with over 150 events showcasing the best of food, music, and fun for all ages. Some of the featured events include The Eagles Experience, The 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Changes in Latitudes, […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to present Winter Concert featuring guest Violinist Sophia Szokolay
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra (NABSCO) will present their winter concert on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. at East Providence High School. The concert will include a number of major pieces, including Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha Overture,” Felix Mendelssohn’s ” Violin Concerto in E minor,” and Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 4 in E […]
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Middletown Public Library hosts monthly Cook the Book Club
The Middletown Public Library has announced that it will host the monthly Cook the Book Club on February 15. This event is free and open to all ages. The monthly Cook the Book Club brings together participants to discuss and enjoy a shared meal based on a monthly theme. Each month, a different theme is […]
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19 Black historical figures you probably didn’t learn about in class
For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman are all important, some educators (and their students) are eager to learn more about underrepresented trailblazers like Lewis Latimer, Marsha P. Johnson, and Max Robinson. […]
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Neil Young + Crazy Horse bringing ‘Love Earth Tour’ to Mansfield in May
Today, Neil Young + Crazy Horse announced their 2024 Love Earth Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the run kicks off with two nights at San Diego’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on April 24 & April 25, then continues with stops across North America in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Toronto, Chicago, and a stop at […]
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Pearl Jam to perform twice at Fenway Park in September
Pearl Jam today announced that they will release their twelfth studio album, Dark Matter, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on April 19, 2024, and announced the launch of a 35-date worldwide tour. Today’s announcement is the first time the band has announced a new album and tour simultaneously and the first time the group has unveiled all worldwide […]