Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, 2023. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s remaining on the cruise ship schedule this season; Saturday, Oct. 28: Crystal Serenity Sunday, Oct. 29: Emerald Princess & Artania Monday, Oct. 30: Seven Seas Mariner WUN Stories Related To This […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Highest-grossing movies released on Halloween weekend
Halloween weekend might seem like the perfect time to catch a flick that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you grip the person next to you. And it’s true, there have been lots of horror films that have dominated the box office around those final days of October when the […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Anna Mieke, playing Newport’s Colony House on Friday, November 3
WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE SHOW: Thanks to Newport Live, we have a pair of free tickets to give away. For your chance, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by Friday, October 27 at 5PM with “Anna Mieke tickets” in the subject line. You have to give credit to Dick Lynn, Executive Director of Newport Live. […]
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International Progressive Blues Guitarist Claude Bourbon to perform at Tiverton Public Library
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon will be performing live at the Tiverton Public Library on Wednesday, November 8th, at 6:30pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue, in Tiverton, RI. Claude […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Tower of Power to play PPAC with RI Philharmonic October 28
Need a dose of soul power? We’ve got the cure! Legendary Oakland, CA band Tower of Power will join the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra for a special concert at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 28. Thanks to our friends at PPAC, What’sUpNewp has two pairs of tickets to give away to the […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 20-22)
Halloween-themed concert events are the focus of this weekend’s “Six Picks,” our weekly round-up of concerts around the region. Check out some spooky shows and more around the state. Friday: We interviewed singer-songwriter Troy Ramey earlier this week and learned more about the former Newporter’s new album, and his time on NBC’s The Voice. He’ll […]
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Review: “Mrs. Doubtfire” at PPAC is worth your time
When I heard that “Mrs. Doubtfire,” the 1993 film starring Robin Williams and Sally Field, was being made into a Broadway musical, I had my – pardon the pun – doubts. So many attempts to turn hit movies into musicals fall flat. “Pretty Woman” and “An Officer & A Gentleman” are recent examples. So, walking […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: October 20 – 22
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s remaining on the cruise ship schedule this season; Saturday, Oct.21: Viking Star Sunday, Oct. 22: Emerald Princess Monday, Oct. 23: Ocean Navigator Tuesday, Oct. 24: Silver Shadow Wednesday, Oct. 25: Marella […]
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Local museum series returns to Rhode Island PBS, will feature Chateau-sur-Mer
Rhode Island PBS today announced the return of Treasures Inside the Museum for its fourth season. The acclaimed, locally produced series offers a look behind the scenes at the efforts made by museum curators, historians, and preservationists dedicated to saving these properties for the public to enjoy. Its lens gives audiences a unique perspective on […]
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Gamm Theatre to host a limited run of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) brings audiences home for the holidays with a limited run of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, this acclaimed twist on the classic film runs for two weeks only. The production marks the theater’s fifth year […]
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Just in Time for Halloween: ‘Dark Echoes’ paranormal show visits The General Stanton Inn
It’s that time of year, everyone is looking for a scare. Scan the listings on your television if there’s any doubt, they are full of programming guaranteed to provide a fright in either the classic horror vein or get you thinking about ghosts and the spirit world in search of paranormal activity. Matt Kondracki and […]
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What’s Up Interview: Troy Ramey, singer from ‘The Voice,’ playing Newport Playhouse Friday, October 20
Singer-songwriter Troy Ramey spent his teen years in Newport and is best for his 2017 run on NBC’s The Voice. Ramey is headlining a show on Friday, October 20, at the Newport Playhouse, appearing “in the round” with Lee Rogers and King Kyote as part of the venue’s ‘Newport to Nashville’ concert series. Click here […]
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Trinity Rep to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 9 – Dec. 31
Trinity Repertory Company today announced that it will present its 47th annual production of A Christmas Carol, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens, with original music by Richard Cumming, from November 9 through December 31, 2023. Directed and adapted by resident company member Stephen Thorne, this year’s production will be a joyous reimagining of the holiday classic. Set in the Victorian era, the colorful and spectacle-filled show […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Cloud 9
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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What’s Up Interview: Nicolo Spera, playing URI Guitar Festival Friday, October 20
A world-class music event returns to the region this weekend when the URI Guitar Festival takes over the Kingston campus and nearby venues. The festival continues to grow and expand under the leadership of Artistic Director and guitarist Adam Levin, who founded the festival in 2015. Click here for the full list of concerts and tickets. […]
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Newport Classical presents its next Chamber Series Concert on Nov. 3
Continuing its commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical today announced that it will present its next Chamber Series concert featuring the internationally acclaimed violinist William Hagen in an evening of virtuosic chamber music. Joined by renowned pianist Orion Weiss, Hagen takes the stage in downtown Newport at Newport Classical’s home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.) on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7:30 pm. In […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 13-15)
The local music scene is as busy as always this weekend – we’ll focus on local singer-songwriters performing around the state. Check out a few top picks below. Saturday: Ladies of Folk, a concert series highlighting local female artists, is an ongoing project of singer-songwriter Beth Barron. This weekend, the Stone Soup Coffeehouse opens their […]
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RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES coming to PPAC in 2024
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour in addition to songs from the early years all the way to Abbey Road. RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES stops by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 7 pm. […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: October 13 – 15
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15. CRUISE SHIPS On the cruise ship schedule this week; Friday, Oct.13 Seaborn Quest Saturday, Oct. 14 MSC Luxury Saturday, Oct. 14 Crystal Serenity Sunday, Oct.15 Emerald Princess FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Things To Do 10 am: Trinity […]
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The Alliance Française de Newport will present ‘An Evening of Cabaret’ on Oct. 25
The Alliance Française de Newport will present An Evening of Cabaret on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Elks Lodge located at 141 Pelham St., Newport, RI at 7:00 p.m. An Evening of Cabaret will feature Mathilde Mauguière, an internationally acclaimed French singer. She began her career in the Department of the Haute-Marne where, accompanying […]
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SHUCKED to launch tour across North America – performances begin in Providence in 2024
Lead producers Mike Bosner and Jason Owen have announced that Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” will embark on a North American tour in the fall of 2024. The tour will tech and begin performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island and will play over 30 cities in its first season. “Shucked is a […]
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Forgotten charms: 15 old-school Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced
Nowadays, Halloween is a night synonymous with ghouls, gore, and scares—but not very long ago at all, it was a holiday for heart-eyed lovers looking for their spouses. Halloween as we know it today is a conglomeration of a few traditions and festivals, mostly of Irish, Scottish, and English origin. These include the Celtic Samhain, […]
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‘Six Picks’ Halloween Frights – Scary attractions around RI and nearby MA this season
As we continue to celebrate the fall season, this week, we highlight six of the scariest Halloween attractions around the region. Be warned, some of these events are not for the faint of heart. Note: Most of these attractions are not recommended for young children. Check the websites for details. Scary Acres features three frightening hayrides through haunted […]
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Newport String Project announces opening concerts of its Newport County Concert Series
The Newport String Project announces the opening concerts of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th. The project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, will perform works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Matsui at St Paul’s Methodist Church in Newport (Saturday, October 28th) and St Matthew’s Episcopal Church (Sunday, October […]
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Special live performance traveling to Jamestown from Slovenia
Direct from the premiere in Ljubljana, Slovenia in late September, a hybrid video and dance performance entitled The Moment Before will take place at the Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, October 28 at 5 pm. The Moment Before is a collaborative piece of visual and live performance art from three Slovenian artists that incorporates the viewer’s experience into […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance accepting applications for 2024 Artist Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s (ACA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Artist Award. The award is presented annually to a Newport County artist to support artistic endeavors that benefit the community. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Now in its sixth year, the ACA’s Artist Award provides up to […]
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Trinity Church’s annual Pumpkin Patch returns Oct. 11 – 31
Trinity Church opened its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch to the public on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. This year’s pumpkin patch will be open daily outdoors on the lawn of Trinity Church from 12 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 6 pm on weekends through Tuesday, October 31. The patch includes cider, hot […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History to host a lecture on ‘The Irish Musicians of Newport’
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the second talk of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, featuring guest speaker Dr. Mark A. Stickney, founder of Historic Music of Newport. Dr. Stickney’s illustrated lecture, “The Irish Musicians of Newport,” will be presented at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16. The talk will be hosted at the […]
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Newport Classical will celebrate the holiday season with two programs in December
Newport Classical celebrates the season with two weekends of holiday programs in December – Messiah at the Mansion featuring The Choir School of Newport County and Ensemble Altera in two performances on Sunday, December 3 at 1 pm and 3:30pm at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave.), and Classical Christmas on Saturday, December 16 at 3pm at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.), which brings together talented musicians from the community. Messiah at the Mansion on […]
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Movie Preview: Joan Baez biopic ‘I am a Noise’ coming to Jane Pickens October 13-18
A new film about legendary folk singer Joan Baez tells her remarkable story, an intimate portrayal of her “public, private and secret life.” Joan Baez, I am a Noise, directed by Karen O’Connor, Miri Navasky, and Maeve O’Boyle, is playing at the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center October 13-16. Advance tickets are available here. […]
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Best-selling author to lecture on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans at Portsmouth Historical Society
NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will give a presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76 at the Portsmouth Historical Society on October 19th at 6:30 PM. Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip’s War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip’s […]
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Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists
The first encounters between European settlers and Native Americans are captured on a wood engraving in this 1888 image. DigitalVision Vectors Christoph Strobel, UMass Lowell For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023. In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to host season opener concert on Oct. 28
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, Rhode Island’s premier community orchestra, presents its Season Opener Concert, ’Resonance & Revolution’, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. The Season Opener Concert is being sponsored in honor of October being ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (October 6-9)
The holiday weekend features all kinds of live music happening from fall festivals to dive bar jams. Check out a few top picks below in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” Friday: Recently nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Awards, Adeem the Artist is a courageous indie folk/country singer-songwriter. They’ve been […]
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Salve Regina University students will make history with ‘Children of Eden’ performance on Broadway
For the first time in the history of Salve Regina University’s theatre program, students will be performing on Broadway in a concert production of “Children of Eden,” a musical by the famed Stephen Schwartz, at the Lincoln Center in February 2024. Salve’s theatre program had performed the musical in spring 2023, and while it is […]
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Town of Middletown hosting Fourth Annual Holiday Art Contest
The Town of Middletown is sponsoring its fourth annual Holiday Card Art Contest as a way of spreading seasonal cheer and promoting the beauty of Middletown in the community. The winning submission will be used to decorate our holiday card that we send out to employees, volunteers, and officials who work to make Middletown a […]
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Paula Cole coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live will present An Evening with Paula Cole at The JPT on Sunday, June 23 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. In 1996, Paula Cole released her self-produced, second album “This Fire”. It was incendiary, a double-platinum smash. The first single, “Where Have All […]
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What’s Up Interview: Juliana Hatfield, playing POP Emporium October 14
Juliana Hatfield is best known as a Boston-based singer-songwriter/musician, formerly of indie rock bands Blake Babies, Some Girls, and The Lemonheads, and leader of her own band, The Juliana Hatfield Three. In the early 1990s, she came to prominence as part of a wave of female alternative rock artists like P.J. Harvey, Liz Phair, Tanya […]
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What’s Up in Newport this week: Oct. 2 – 9
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week, Monday, October 2 through Monday, October 9. On the cruise ship schedule this week; Monday, Oct. 2 – Norwegian Escape Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Silver Shadow Thursday, Oct. 5. – MSC Meraviglia Friday, Oct. 6 – Silver Shadow Saturday, Oct.7 […]
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Concert Photos: Macy Gray cool as ever at the Greenwich Odeum
Singer Macy Gray was a hit Sunday, October 1, on a tour stop at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich. Gray covered several from her new album Reset, along with other crowd favorites, including #1 hit “I Try” throughout the evening. Check out some photos of the concert below from WUN photographer Rick Farrell. Macy […]
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Puddingstone Music Series kicks off this week with two concerts
German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel, will kick off his new music series this week with two live concerts. The concerts will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable 19th-century-style salon. Teufel sees a vision of Newport similar to that of Prague – a center of culture with music and art only a stone’s […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Belly fills Fort Adams with good vibes in homecoming show
Fort Adams State Park rocked hard Sunday evening, October 1, when one of the greatest bands to ever emerge from Newport, RI woke up some old ghosts in the 200-year-old Fort. The sell-out show, a benefit for Fort Adams Trust, was strong from the get-go; the band played with vigor and purpose, knocking it out […]
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What’s Up Newp: Sunday, October 1
⚓ Today is Sunday, October 1 – the 274th day of the year; 91 days remain in 2023. Today kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Book Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and ADHD Awareness Month. 👉 The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to […]
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Mystic Folkways Music Festival returns to Mystic Seaport Museum October 7 – 8
Mystic Seaport Museum will present Mystic Folkways, a music festival, curated in collaboration with Sean W. Spellman of Westerly Sound. The festival will take place on October 7 and 8 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (music beginning at 12 p.m., see schedule below) and will feature over 25 performances from musicians all over the […]
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Top 25 songs in Providence on Shazam in the past week
Some songs are classics that withstand the test of time (like Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” or The Temptations’ “My Girl”). Others are hot one minute and very not the next (like Baha Men’s “Who Let the Dogs Out?” or Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby”). But thanks to the joys of the internet—and TikTok, […]
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What’s Up Newp: Friday, September 29
⚓ Today is Friday, September 29 – the 272nd day of the year; 93 days remain in 2023. Today is National Coffee Day and Sukkot! 🥁 Although the weather has had difficulty cooperating this summer, Sunday looks great for several outdoor concerts scheduled around the state. Read all about them and more in our weekly column Six Picks Music. […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 1)
Although the weather has had difficulty cooperating this summer, Sunday looks great for several outdoor concerts scheduled around the state. Read all about them and more in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” Friday: RI-based singer/steel drum extraordinaire Becky Bass is playing an intimate show at White Dog Distilling in Pawtucket. Groove to the beat […]
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What’s Up this weekend: Sept. 28 – Oct. 1
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend, Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1. Organizing an event? Submit events to What’sUpNewp! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Things To Do Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week 5:30 pm: Oyster Class at The Reef 5:30 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces 2023 Art & Writing Contest
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) announces the start of its annual Art & Writing Contest, a competition in which local students portray their favorite Aquidneck Island vistas. The contest encourages students to create artwork, written essays, and poems that express their appreciation of the Island’s natural beauty. Winners are awarded generous cash prizes and family […]
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Theatre By The Sea announces 2024 Summer Season
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2024 Summer Schedule for Theatre By The Sea, which will include four sensational musicals. The season will open with A Chorus Line, the ultimate celebration of the American Musical, shared in the story of 17 dancers competing for a few coveted spots in the chorus of a Broadway musical. It’s what they’ve […]
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Controversial songs from the year you were born
For more than a century, the evolution of popular music has delivered stark parallels to Western society’s progression. Popular songs and styles partake in a tangible feedback loop, simultaneously responding to and informing cultural shifts. In turn, the best tunes make either purposeful or inadvertent statements about the era in which they’re being recorded and […]
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What’s Up Newp: Wednesday, September 27
Good Morning, Today is Wednesday, September 27 – the 270th day of the year, 95 days remain in 2023. Today is also World Tourism Day and Ancestor Appreciation Day! 📺 Join the conversation: Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain sits down with What’sUpNewp today at 1:30 pm for a live virtual video conversation. We will discuss […]
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Broadway Street Fair returns on October 14
Submitted by Debbie Bailey, Fair Coordinator Get ready to welcome the sixth annual Broadway Street Fair in Newport, RI, Saturday, October 14, 2023, starting at noon. Over 200 merchants, artists and food vendors will line the main thoroughfare, accompanied by local bands and entertainers starting at noon. As with previous years, this event is free and […]
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What’s Up Interview: Macy Gray, coming to the Greenwich Odeum Sunday, October 1
Like many people around the country, singer-songwriter Macy Gray made a slight pivot during the pandemic. She’s still singing and acting, roles she has been successful at for over a quarter of a century, but musically she decided to “reset” somewhat over the last couple of years. Gray, who is playing the Greenwich Odeum in […]
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The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty will perform at The JPT on Aug. 9, 2024
Spectacle Live will present The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty, the country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band, on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of Tom […]
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Alliance Française de Newport is offering two levels for learning French language and culture
The Alliance Française de Newport is offering two levels for learning French language and culture for the Fall 2023 semester: French 1-Beginning and French 4-Conversation Salon. There is still time to register to learn French and to savor the joys of French culture. The French 1-Beginning class will be held on the campus of Salve […]
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‘Wild Weather’ exhibit opens at Rhode Island’s State Archives
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit titled Wild Weather. Wild Weather tells the story of how Rhode Island has prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from weather-related impacts dating as far back as colonial times up to and including recent years. The […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Toad the Wet Sprocket at Jane Pickens Theater
Toad The Wet Sprocket dropped into Newport and played a sold-out Jane Pickens Theater on September 22, 2023. “San Francisco Indie-Rocker nerd” Megan Slankard opened the show with unabashed comfort, fully backed by a vocal talent not often witnessed. With incredible range and power, she entertained the audience with her brilliant self-accompaniment on guitar and […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Sunday, September 24
Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Reading Time: 6 minutes Good Morning, 🎶 Van Morrison thrilled fans in the first of two shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday night. WUN photographer Rick Farrell was there and shares some photos of the evening. 🇮🇪 The Museum of Newport Irish History’s first talk of its […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Van Morrison as good as ever at the Providence Performing Arts Center
Van Morrison thrilled fans in the first of two shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 22. The legendary artist, known for hits like “Have I Told You Lately,” “Brown-Eyed Girl,” and “Moondance,” was particularly strong Friday night, driving his band through a high-energy set of rock, country, and skiffle classics along […]
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Irish Museum will kick off its 22nd Annual Lecture Series with Dr. Christine Kinealy
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the first talk of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, featuring renowned historian and director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, Dr. Christine Kinealy. Dr. Kinealy’s illustrated talk, “Forgotten Heroes of Ireland’s Great Hunger,” will be presented on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, September 23
9 – 23 – 23 | Reading Time: 7 minutes Good Morning, 🍁 Happy Fall! The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 2:50 am this morning. 🎶 The live music continues this weekend at The JPT with a performance by Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin this evening at 8 pm. 👉 Newport City Council will meet in an executive […]
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Arts Around the Fire to feature Newport pianist Clemens Teufel
A new season of Arts Around the Fire, a free, monthly networking event for supporters of the arts, begins Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The events are hosted by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) and the season’s first guest will be German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel. Teufel has announced the […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The Best in local music this weekend (Sept. 22-24)
We’ve got everything from punk to bluegrass this week in “Six Picks,” our weekly column of the best in local music. With more rain expected, be sure to check the links for outdoor shows for storm-related updates. Saturday: Punks for Pets is an annual event organized by local musician Jenn Lombari at Nick-a-Nees in Providence […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Sept. 22 – 24
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Things To Do Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Rosecliff 11 am to 4 pm: Games, Gamblers & Cartomancers: The New Cardsharps at Mount Vernon House 5:30 pm to 8 pm: Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County’s Growing Together 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Newport Wine & Food Dinner at […]
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Manhattan Short Film Festival to screen at Jamestown Arts Center
The global cinematic experience is back at the Jamestown Arts Center. Join film enthusiasts from around the region for the screening of the 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, which runs from September 29 to October 7. Held simultaneously in more than 500 locations across six continents, the Manhattan Short Film Festival is a beloved tradition […]
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Preservation Society to host Mid-Autumn Festival at Marble House on Sept. 29
The Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie), also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a time-honored celebration from China dating back more than 3,000 years. Traditions include family gatherings, the lighting of lanterns, moon gazing and the sharing “mooncakes,” typically round pastries often cut into pieces equal to the number of family members, reinforcing […]
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Jamestown Arts Center will host its annual Autumn Arts Open House on Oct. 15
The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its annual Autumn Arts Open House on Sunday, October 15 from 1-4 pm. All ages are welcome for a free, fun-filled afternoon with drop-in workshops, a gallery hunt, and cider and donuts from Hard Pressed Cider Company. Education Director Melinda Frederick describes, “Our studio spaces–Ceramics, Digital Arts, and Printmaking – as […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet announces details of 2023 – 2024 season
Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB) announced details of its 42nd season today, after learning only weeks ago that the venue reserved for its fall performance series has been restricted from holding any public events until further notice by the City of Newport. For its 2023/2024 season, Newport Contemporary Ballet will present five original productions in Newport, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Reading Time: 4 minutes Good Morning, 👉 Newport Mayor Xay is encouraging residents to help shape the City’s Strategic Plan. Read His Letter 🎶 Another in a line of great shows is coming to the JPT this weekend, showcasing a band you’re likely to know for their memorable choruses and jingle-jangle […]
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What’s Up Interview: Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket, playing Jane Pickens Friday, Sept. 22
Another in a line of great shows is coming to the Jane Pickens Theater this weekend, showcasing a band you’re likely to know for their memorable choruses and jingle-jangle guitar hooks. Toad the Wet Sprocket are playing the hundred-year-old Newport venue, and they’ll bring all the 90s angst and verve you would expect. Formed in […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, September 19
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes Good Morning, 🚧 Two weeks of lane closures are planned for the Pell Bridge beginning on Thursday. Details 🏘️ WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at all of the real estate transactions that took place across Newport County last week. Read More 💰 The State Board of Elections […]
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The Beach Boys to appear at PPAC on November 16
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – will bring their “America’s Band” tour to the […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, September 18
Monday, September 18, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes Salve Regina University’s overall ranking among the best institutions of higher education in the United States climbed to 27th in the Regional Universities (North) category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges survey made public today. Read More Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Outlaw Music Festival rocks away the hurricane at Xfinity Center
The remnants of Hurricane Lee were no match for the energy present at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, on Saturday, September 17, in what turned out to be one of the nicest evenings of the summer. Organizers of the Outlaw Music Festival didn’t blink as the storm threatened the area; the result – an […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Sunday, September 17
Sunday, September 17, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🌹 Sydney Gordon, founder of Folk Vintage on Thames Street, announced on Saturday that she will appear in the upcoming season of The Bachelor. Read More 🌧️ Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England […]
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Theater Review: Academy Players shine in ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Maybe if you’re not a fan of musical theater or if you completely repressed your middle school years, you might think The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is simply a group of tweens on too much caffeine who break into spontaneous song and dance routines. However, the current version of the production put on […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, Sept. 16
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🌬️ Lee is now a Tropical System. It will be a bit breezy out there today. The National Weather Service currently has a high surf advisory issued until 8 am tomorrow morning. 💡 The good news – as of 6:55 am, there are currently 0 active power outages across the […]
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Your next adventure lies in the heart of historic Newport
Paradigm Escape Rooms on William Street is bringing interactive entertainment to Aquidneck Island with two newly designed, second-generation escape room experiences, fit for everyone, rain or shine. Not your grandmother’s escape room. Owner Deanna Lopes knew that the perfect place for an extravagant and mysterious escape room facility would be in the beautiful and historically […]
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Top 25 songs in Providence on Shazam this week
Hip-hop and R&B music are powerful forces, even within the vast tapestry of America’s musical genres. The catchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics have woven seamlessly into the U.S. cultural narrative, encapsulating moments that resonate with millions. The current charts, showcasing popular tracks such as Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red” and Luke Combs’ rendition […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Sept. 15-17)
With stormy weather possible this weekend due to Hurricane Lee, please check with local venues before venturing out. It looks like most Saturday and Sunday shows are a go, with some delays possible. Safety first, but as the saying goes, the show must go on! Friday: Grammy-nominated 1970’s yacht rock faves Ambrosia will be joined […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, September 15
Friday, September 15, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🍻 In light of this Saturday’s forecasted hurricane, organizers of the 2nd Annual Newport Oktoberfest have made the decision to postpone this year’s Newport Oktoberfest to Saturday, September 28, 2024. Read More 🙏 Due to the likelihood of rain and stormy conditions from Hurricane Lee on Saturday, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Thursday, Sept. 14
Thursday, September 14 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🌪️ The National Weather Service in Boston said radar data and videos showed it was likely that a tornado damaged trees and power lines in Rhode Island and Connecticut on Wednesday. In Lincoln, Rhode Island, photos after the storm showed at least one roof damaged and the […]
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What’s Up this weekend: Sept. 14 – 17
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in events, live music, and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport, Rhode Island. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THINGS TO DO 10 am to 6 pm: Newport International Boat Show at Newport Yachting Center Marina 10 am to 6 pm: Newport Brokerage Boat Show at Safe Harbor Newport […]
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Movement + Color: Gallery Sitka’s latest exhibition opens on Sept. 23
Gallery Sitka’s latest exhibition, “Movement + Color” opens with a reception on Saturday, September 23, 2-4pm at Gallery Sitka on the corner of Spring and Franklin Streets. “Movement + Color” is by Bristol, RI based artist, Kate Huntington. Kate shares, “In this exhibit, I’ll share a variety of paintings – both seascapes and figures. Many people will be able to pick out […]
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Six Picks: Best Fall Festivals in Newport County and beyond
Whether you are celebrating sand sculptures, the grape harvest, German beer or pumpkin spice, fall festivals have officially arrived in southern New England. Here are my “Six Picks” of some of the best in the region over the next few weekends, along with a few honorable mentions. Have a great fall season! Sept. 15-17: Misquamicut […]
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Pontiac event expected to draw hundreds of cars and enthusiasts to Crowne Plaza
The annual Pontiac Celebration is returning to the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on September 15-17 for its 2023 Eastern Regional Meet. The event, which features a car show, charitable car cruise, entertainment, food, and drink brings together hundreds of Pontiac enthusiasts from around the region. Organizers say that there is something for everyone at this […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, September 13
Hello! Today is Wednesday, September 13, 2023. 🦈 Deb and Steve Dauphinais, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown when Deb Dauphinais spotted a 16-inch juvenile shark with its head stuck inside a work glove at the bottom of about 35 feet of water. Read More ⚾ Gleyber Torres had a […]
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Salve’s BOSS Show 2023 runs at Hamilton Gallery Sept. 14-17
The creative work of Salve students in the areas of photography, painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics, graphic design, sculpture and interactive media will be featured at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery when Best of Salve Student Show, also known as BOSS Show 2023, runs Sept. 14-27. This annual juried exhibition showcases creative achievement at all studio […]
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John Mulaney and Pete Davidson coming to PPAC on Oct. 27
Comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Friday, October 27 at 7 pm. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, September 13 for presale at 10 am. General on sale to the public begins Friday, September 15 at 10 am. Tickets can be purchased […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, Sept. 12
Hello! Today is Tuesday, September 12, 2023. 🔔 Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, the future 35th President of the United States, and Jacqueline Bouvier were married at St. Mary’s Church in Newport on this day in 1953. It is estimated that between 750 – 800 guests, including many notable individuals, attended the wedding at St. Mary’s […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Air Mail
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! If you’re headed towards the Granite State Comic Con this weekend, September 15 – 17, in Manchester, New Hampshire, be sure to say hello to Tim Jones at his booth!
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Newport Classical to present Violinist Chad Hoopes and Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott in concert
As part of its Chamber Series, Newport Classical presents a special evening featuring two internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians – violinist Chad Hoopes and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. The high-powered, virtuosic duo performs on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7:30 pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.). Newport audiences have the rare opportunity to hear these superb artists – who regularly perform at venues such […]
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Bob Dylan returning to Providence Performing Arts Center November 10
Award-winning singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is returning to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 10 for an 8PM concert. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, September 15 at 10AM here. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan is known for such classics as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Blowin’ in the […]
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Newport resident announces creation of year-round arts-inspired music series
German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel, has announced the creation of a year-round arts-inspired music series named PUDDINGSTONE MUSIC SERIES. The series will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable 19th-century-style salon, according to a press release sent on behalf of the organization. Teufel says that he sees a vision of Newport similar to that […]