Rhiannon Giddens will be just the fourth artist that has had the honor to perform at the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival in the same year. Newport Folk Festival announced on February 17th that the singer, violinist, banjo player and a founding member of the Grammy-winning country, blues and old-time music band Carolina […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: February 17 – 19
Here’s a round-up of what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! The 29th Annual Newport Winter Festival, Touted as “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza,” will take place February 17th-26th, 2017 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, […]
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Save the Dates: Secret Garden Tour Announces 2017 Dates
The Newport Secret Garden Tours have announced their 2017 dates. Join the Benefactors of the Arts for the June and September 2017 Secret Garden Tours. Take a self-guided walking tour through Newport, RI’s historic Point section June 16-18. From September 8-10, garden aficionados can take a fall tour of some of the most beautiful, prestigious […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Feb. 13 – 17
Here’s what’s happening for events, activities, live music and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this week! Monday, February 13th 1pm – City/School Liaison Subcommittee Meeting at Newport Public Library 4:30pm – 20th Century Women at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – 9pm – Newport Skating Center is open 6pm – Energy & Environment Commission at Newport Public Library 6pm […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Feb. 10 – 12
Here’s a round-up of what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Friday, February 10 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Semi-Annual Book Sale at Redwood Library 4:30 p.m. – 20th Century Women at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Newport Skating Center is open 6 p.m. – 2017 […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Announces Second Wave of Artists
Producer/Founder George Wein and Artistic Director Christian McBride announce the second wave of artists for the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which takes place at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino August 4 – 6. Tickets are available at www.newportjazzfest.org. “We […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Assembly Continues to Bring Music to Local Elementary Schools
Following a special performance at the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County and a concert at Clayville Elementary School last week, Newport Jazz Festival Assembly – a performance series presented by Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. that brings music to elementary schools throughout Rhode Island – continues its Winter/Spring Tour February 9 – March 29. […]
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Pell Center at Salve Regina University Announces Spring 2017 Lecture Series
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University will host a variety of events during the Spring 2017 semester, all of which are open to the public and free to attend. The Pell Center at Salve Regina University is a multidisciplinary research center examining issues at the intersection of politics, policies, and ideas. Dedicated to honoring the […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Feb. 6 – 10
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening for events, activities, live music and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this week! Monday, February 6th 4:30 p.m. – Jackie at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Newport Skating Center is open 6:30 p.m. – Planning Board Meeting at Newport City Hall 7 p.m. – Manchester By […]
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Colonial Food for Thought: Newport Historical Society to Host a ‘Newport Eats’ Living History Event
In 1777, Newport was occupied by British troops and a blockade prevented trade to the island. A population with a sophisticated palate, used to trade goods from all over the word, was now forced to eat local. What did people eat 240 years ago to survive the harsh winter and war-torn environment? On Saturday February 18, 2017 […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Feb. 3 – 5
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for events, activities, live music and entertainment in and around Newport this weekend. Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings Friday, February 3rd 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Annual Warehouse Sale at Karol Richardson 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – Jackie at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. […]
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Jemison Faust Wins Newport Annual Best-In-Show Award
The Newport Art Museum has announced the winners of the 2017 Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition. One of the Museum’s most anticipated annual events, this exhibition highlights top talent from the region, bringing together an eclectic mix of art sourced from Rhode Island and beyond. Entries are open, calling established and emerging artists alike to submit […]
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12+ Events Happening in February That You Shouldn’t Miss
Newport, RI – Discover the best events, activities and things to do during February in and around Newport, RI. 1- The Hotel Viking presents Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner – February 4, 2017: Founded in 1991, Paul Hobbs produces wines that express their vineyard origins with finesse, complexity and authenticity. Paul Hobbs wines are fermented with […]
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February is Jam-Packed with Events at Newport Vineyards
This month at Newport Vineyards, there’s something for everyone. A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, a fun-filled Presidents Day weekend, live music, dancing, creative classes, relaxing yoga, performances by award winning comedians – it’s all happening in February at the vineyard. Here’s the run down of their February events – mark your calendars and buy your tickets quick! […]
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Newport Folk Festival Begins 2017 Rolling Lineup Announcements, Fleet Foxes to Perform
The Newport Folk Festival has begun its annual tradition of announces who will perform at the 2017 Festival via their unique rolling lineup announcements. The first announcement came on Folk Festival’s Facebook Page on Wednesday morning, when they announced Fleet Foxes would return to Fort Adams on Friday, July 28th. Fleet Foxes is an American indie folk […]
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Photo Gallery: Newport String Project presents Dvorak, Maconchy, Mendelssohn at Ochre Court
On January 29th, the Newport String Project presented perennial favorite Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in the vibrant setting of Ochre Court at Salve Regina University. The concert brought together a dynamic group of musicians working at the leading edge of socially engaged chamber music in Rhode Island and beyond. The program also featured Antonin Dvorak’s […]
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Newport Art Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
The Newport Art Museum has announced in a press release that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The program will enable low-income […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: ‘You Have to Say You Did The Right Thing’ (Part 5)
A Conversation with George Wein: ‘…after all your life, and it is the last part of my life, to have reached that place. I guess, you have to say you did the right thing’ – Part 5 of 5 Throughout this five-part series, we’ve explored George Wein’s career from when he was working in what […]
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Trombone Shorty and Rhiannon Giddens Will Open 2017 Newport Jazz Festival Weekend
Be among the first to secure your seats at one of Newport’s most popular summer social events when Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Rhiannon Giddens take the stage at the Friday Evening concert of the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management. The concert takes place August 4 at the International Tennis […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: ‘I’ve lived my own life on my own terms’ (Part 4)
Respect, not only for George Wein and what he’s accomplished, but mainly for jazz and the jazz musicians. That’s was George Wein hopes he’s achieving through his festivals. In this, part four of this five-part series, ‘A Conversation with George Wein,’ we learn about earning respect and trust, about the rise of young musicians, and […]
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A Conversation with George Wein: Motivation (Part 3)
Motivation. For decades George Wein has been a paramount figure in the development of the music, mostly jazz. It’s what he played, and it’s what he presented, in his Storyville Club, and at the festivals in Newport, New York, New Orleans, and around the globe. In this part three of our interview with George, we […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Jan. 27 – 29
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for events, activities, live music and entertainment in and around Newport this weekend. Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings Friday, January 27th 12 p.m. – Economic Update Luncheon at Newport Vineyards 3 p.m. – Fab Friendly Fridays at FabNewport 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Jackie at Jane Pickens Theater 4:30 […]
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Newport Art Museum is Now Accepting Applications for Volunteer Gallery Guide Positions
Enjoy intellectual stimulation and lifelong learning with other art lovers! The Newport Art Museum is now accepting applications for its “Gallery Guides” program. Gallery Guides are dedicated volunteers who provide tours for visitors of all ages. The guides will be trained to use questions, conversation and factual content to engage visitors in positive, meaningful and relevant exploration of the […]
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New Rosecliff Exhibition Displays Fashion and Satire of the Gilded Age
A new loan exhibition opens in the second floor gallery at Rosecliff on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Fashion and Satire: The Drawings of Orson Byron Lowell and Charles Dana Gibson pairs a collection of satirical illustrations with Gilded Age fashion pieces and accessories. Focusing on the life of “high society” in New York City, the […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Jan. 23 – 27
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI. Monday, January 23rd 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Jackie at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Newport Skating Center is open 6 p.m. – Planning Board Sub-Committee at Newport City Hall Tuesday, January 24th 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. […]