Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers will return to The JPT Film & Event Center Dec. 13 for a Christmas concert titled “Joyful Christmas,” Spectacle Live announced Tuesday. The 7:30 p.m. performance marks Ivers’ second consecutive December appearance at the Washington Square venue, following her 2024 show. She has performed in Newport multiple times over the years. […]
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Morning Notes: Portsmouth golf tournament reaches $1 million fundraising milestone
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Tuesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2025. There are 162 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Narragansett Council’s annual Moby Dick Golf Tournament has raised $1 million over its 35-year history, organizers announced following this year’s event at Montaup Country Club. The tournament, […]
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Newport Art Museum brings back Wet Paint event for 32nd year
Newport Art Museum will host its annual Wet Paint fundraising event on Aug. 9 from noon to 4 p.m., bringing back traditions that organizers say respond to community feedback. The event, now in its 32nd year, will feature live art demonstrations, silent and live auctions, food trucks, and children’s activities across the museum’s historic campus […]
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Artists’ Open Studios returns to Jamestown for island-wide art tour
Art enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to peek behind the creative curtain when Artists’ Open Studios returns to Jamestown on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event, hosted by the Jamestown Arts Center, transforms Conanicut Island into a sprawling gallery as more than 30 participating artists invite the public […]
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Things to do in Newport County this week and weekend: July 21 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week and weekend. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Monday, July 21 Things To Do Newport Classical Music Festival 10 am: Free self-guided tours at Eisenhower House 1 pm: Peter B. Turano Memorial Scholarship 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Wanumetonomy […]
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Exquisite arts and antiques take center stage at 18th Annual Newport Show
Art enthusiasts and antique collectors will have the opportunity to browse stunning collections from 40 exhibitors at The Newport Show, returning for its 18th year to benefit the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. The annual showcase, which has become a cornerstone of Newport’s summer social calendar, will take […]
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Morning Notes: Salve Regina’s Ochre Court featured in latest episode of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Monday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2025. There are 163 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 9 […]
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Drew and Ellie Holcomb embrace their fans at Jane Pickens Theater
The near sold-out crowd at Jane Pickens Theater hung on every word as husband-and-wife duo Drew and Ellie Holcomb delivered two sets of largely original material on Friday, July 18th. After nearly 20 years of performing separately—Drew with his band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Ellie as a solo Christian artist—the couple has joined forces […]
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Over 1,300 runners celebrate craft beer and fitness at ninth annual Newport Beer Run
More than 1,300 runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the ninth annual Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams State Park, combining a scenic 5K race with craft beer sampling in one of Newport’s most popular summer events. Christopher Collett of Providence dominated the men’s field, crossing the finish line in 14:51 to earn the […]
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Morning Notes: 281 swimmers tackle two-mile Save The Bay Swim
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, July 20, the 201st day of 2025. There are 164 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 9 […]
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Morning Notes: Summer Saturday delivers full slate of activities across Newport County
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, July 19, the 200th day of 2025. There are 165 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around […]
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Heidi List Murphy reimagines List Academy of Music to engage seniors and veterans in the healing power of music
Heidi List Murphy has been making music and teaching music for over 30 years. Born into a musical family, she is a trained pianist, music teacher, and mid-career home healthcare provider. Since founding List Academy of Music (LAM) in 1993, she has helped more than 8,000 Newport County families to pursue, and often achieve, their […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: July 18 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Weather Friday Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in […]
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Morning Notes: DeBlois Gallery celebrates 41 years with Annual Members’ Show
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Friday, July 18, the 199th day of 2025. There are 166 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know DeBlois Gallery will mark four decades of bringing art to Newport County with its 41st Annual Members’ Show and Celebration, running August 2-31 at the cooperative’s Middletown location. […]
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The JPT heats up summer with enhanced film screenings and live events
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is offering a lineup of enhanced film screenings with post-movie discussions, live music, and themed parties throughout July. “It’s hot in Newport this summer, and there’s no better way to cool off than catching new and classic flicks while supporting local businesses,” said Alex Whitney, General Manager of […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard celebrates Little Compton’s 350th Anniversary with Summer Concert Series and Folk Festival
Little Compton’s historic Sakonnet Vineyard is rolling out the red carpet this summer to celebrate the town’s 350th anniversary with a series of musical events that blend community spirit with the vineyard’s scenic charm. The celebration kicks off with the LC350 Summer Sunset Music Concert Series, featuring two free outdoor concerts. On July 23, bluegrass […]
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Audrain’s Youngtimers event exhibited retro vibes, with a special appearance by Jay Leno
“I’d like to thank the universe for this wonderful weather and great breeze,” said Donald Osborne, Audrain Automobile Museum’s Consulting Director (and recent former CEO), about the clear skies. Osborne was on hand at the Youngtimers event to oversee competition between the classic cars of tomorrow: those hot wheels from the 1980s, 1990, and 2000s. It wasn’t […]
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Puddingstone Music bringing world-class fingerstyle guitar to Rough Point
After a successful sold-out Summer Festival last month, Puddingstone Music is continuing its 2025 concert series with an intimate evening of fingerstyle guitar mastery at one of Newport’s most elegant venues. The organization will present “Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham” on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 PM at Rough Point, located at 680 […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance celebrates local artists at annual Raise Up the Arts event
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County brought together the local arts community for its annual “Raise Up the Arts” event on Wednesday, June 25, celebrating outstanding contributions to the region’s cultural landscape. Held at the Atlantic Pavilion at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown, the evening event drew supporters from across Newport County […]
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Providence gears up for ‘Downtown Celebrates Summer’ weekend festival
Providence is set to come alive this weekend with the debut of “Downtown Celebrates Summer,” a two-day festival packed with entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences throughout the capital city. The festivities kick off Saturday, July 19, marking the final day of Providence Restaurant Weeks, where more than 70 local restaurants will offer special menus and […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse license plate wins national ‘Best Plate Award’
A Rhode Island specialty license plate has earned national recognition for the first time, bringing honor to the Ocean State and supporting a beloved Newport landmark. The Rose Island Lighthouse license plate has been awarded the 2024 Best Plate Award by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA), marking a historic first for Rhode Island. […]
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Grammy Winner Lori McKenna and Irish music stars Lunasa Coming to Newport
Spectacle Live has announced two upcoming performances at The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna and Irish traditional music band Lunasa. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10 am. Lori McKenna Takes the Stage September 11 Grammy-winning songwriter and performer Lori McKenna will perform […]
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Charter Books to host Casey Sherman for true crime book event
Newport’s Charter Books will welcome bestselling author and screenwriter Casey Sherman for a free evening event on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 p.m. Sherman, known for his 2009 book “The Finest Hours” which Disney adapted into a 2016 film starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck, will present his latest work “Blood in the Water” at […]