Discover what’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI! You Might Also Want To Read – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (June 23 – 25) Ongoing Throughout Weekend C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta The Newport Flower Show – Fete des Fleurs: Paintings and […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (June 23 – 25)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might also like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Weekend (June 23 – 25) Editor’s Note – Those with links (underlined) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live […]
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‘Music on the Porch’ Series at Eisenhower House Will Premiere with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet on June 29th
The “Music on the Porch” series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park premieres with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet on June 29th from 5 – 7 PM. The concert is free to attend; however attendees should bring a blanket or beach chair to sit on the lawn and enjoy the music. Parking […]
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A Conversation with Christian McBride, Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival (Part 2)
George Wein calls it artistry – that something special that sets musicians apart – that ingredient that Wein would look for when booking an act for the Newport Jazz Festival. Now it’s Christian McBride who is in search of that artistry, finding a balance, “the best of every branch of the tree of jazz.” Artistry, […]
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Concert Review: Joan Osborne Charms With the Dylan Songbook
Joan Osborne was clicking on all cylinders Friday night at the cozy Greenwich Odeum as she waltzed through a set Bob Dylan covers in a special show. Of course, Osborne made her name as a cereal box philosopher asking the question “What if God was ‘One of Us’,” the Eric Bazilian penned chart topper from […]
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What’s Up For This Week (June 19 – 23)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like – Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (June 19 – 23) Monday, June 19 12 pm – Sierra Club Adventure: The Cliff Walk 4:30 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 8 pm: Fireside Evening […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (June 19 – 23)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Up For This Week (June 19 – 23) Monday, June 19 4:30 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm to 8 pm: Fireside Evening Music Series featuring Malerie Day at Newport Vineyards6 pm […]
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A Conversation with Christian McBride, Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival (Part 1)
It was more than 25 years ago that Christian McBride played his first Newport Jazz Festival. Now, five Grammys later and considered among the best jazz bass players on the planet, McBride is taking on a huge challenge, following in the footsteps of festival founder George Wein and assuming the mantle as the festival’s Artistic […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: June 16 – 18
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport for events, live music, movies, activities, sports and more! You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 16 – 18 Friday, June 16th 9 am to 6 pm – Replicas of Christoper Columbus’ The Niña and Pinta open for tours at […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 16 – 18
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –What’s Up For This Weekend: June 16 – 18 Editor’s Note – Those with links (underlined) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live music, they make […]
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Pierre Cardin has Bowed Out of Runway Show at The Breakers This Weekend, Show Will Go On
Pierre Cardin has had to cancel his trip to Newport this weekend. The legendary fashion designer was scheduled to host a fashion runway show at The Breakers on June 17, featuring 80 looks from his prolific career. WWD was the first to report on Thursday that Cardin would miss the Newport Fashion Show – Pierre Cardin […]
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Dodie Kazanjian and Calvin Tomkins to be Honored at Newport Art Museum’s Summer Gala
On Saturday, July 1, 2017 the Newport Art Museum (NAM) will hold its annual summer gala, the Artists’ Ball. This black-tie optional masked ball will welcome cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, and other art world notables to the Museum’s largest fundraiser. Gala co-chairs, Elizabeth Ann Kahane, Molly de Ramel, and John […]
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Newport Historical Society will host Co-Authors of ‘World War II Rhode Island’
Rhode Island’s contribution to World War II vastly exceeded its small size. Newport’s and Aquidneck Island’s contributions alone included the nation’s most important torpedo production facilities, a naval training station for some 500,000 sailors, and a PT boat training center at Melville. Civilians, including for the first time many women, did their part by manufacturing military equipment […]
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Jazz Singer and Broadway Sensation Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Make Newport Jazz Festival Debut on Friday, August 4
After winning awards and critical acclaim in the Broadway smash hit Hamilton: An American Musical, Leslie Odom, Jr.could have done anything. Doors opened, opportunities arose, but it is sharing his love for jazz that has taken the spotlight. He recorded an album of jazz standards and show tunes while still appearing on stage, eight shows […]
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Newport Music Festival Appoints Pamela A. Pantos as New Executive Director
Newport Music Festival appoints Pamela A. Pantos new executive director in preparation for 50th anniversary season and beyond The board of directors of the Newport Music Festival announced on June 7th via a press release that they have appointed Pamela A. Pantos as their new executive director. Pantos’ Pantos’ extensive experience from a two-decade career […]
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What’s Up For This Week: June 12 -16
Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16 Monday, June 12 1 pm – City of Newport – City Council/School Committee Liaison Subcommittee at Newport Public Library 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9 Monday, June 12 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio […]
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International Music Event Featuring Joseph and Thomas Burdick Coming to Newport
Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County Bring International Music Event to Newport On Wednesday, June 21st, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County […]
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Fort Adams Trust Announces Free Summer ‘Music on the Porch’ Concert Series at the Eisenhower House
The Fort Adams Trust announces that they have launched a free summer concert series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park themed and titled, “Music on the Porch.” The concerts will be open to the public to attend from 5-7 PM starting with the Lois Vaughn Quartet on Thursday, June 29th, and another […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 9 – 11
The What’sUpNewp has curated a comprehensive list of events, activities, and things to do this weekend in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 9 – 11 Friday, June 9th June 9 thru 11 – Newport MetreFest 2017 1 pm – Health in Bloom Summer Celebration at MLK Center 2 pm […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 9 – 11
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –25+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 9 – 11 Editor’s Note – Those with links (underline/highlighted in blue) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Present “Forget Me Not”, mixed media works by Caleb Cole
The Newport Art Museum will showcase a mini retrospective of mixed media works by contemporary artist Caleb Cole. The exhibition is on view from May 27 through July 30, 2017 in the Museum’s historic John N.A. Griswold House, at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. The Opening Reception for “Forget Me Not” will be Thursday, June […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9
The What’sUpNewp Crew has made your week a little bit easier, we’ve curated a list of what’s up for this week in events, meetings, and entertainment All you have to worry about is how you’re going to make it to everything! You Mith Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 5 – 9 8:30 […]
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30+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 2nd – 4th
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend. You Might Also Like – Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: June 2 – 4 Friday, June 2nd 11 am – NYYC One-Design Regatta at New York Yacht Club 2 pm to 6 pm – Start at […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: June 2 – 4
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like – 30+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 2nd – 4th Editor’s Note – Those with links (underline/highlighted in blue) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live […]