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 20th 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Jackie at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Newport Skating Center Is Open 6 […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Newport Jazz Festival Releases First Wave of 2017 Lineup
With specially-priced Flex Tickets and Early Bird Multi-Day Passes already sold out, Producer/Founder George Wein and Artistic Director Christian McBride have announced the first 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 […]
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January 22nd to be Proclaimed as “Island Moving Company Day” in Newport
Dancers and supporters of Island Moving Company (IMC) will gather in the afternoon of January 22, 2017 to hear Newport, RI Mayor Harry Winthrop proclaim “Island Moving Company Day” at the Company’s studios on Washington Square in Newport. The Mayor helps to celebrate the start of IMC’s 35th season and the “new look” of the […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Jan. 16 – 20
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI! Monday, January 16th 10 a.m. – Superhero Day at Newport Skating Center 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Lion at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, January 17th 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Lion at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – […]
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Island Moving Company to Present Mother Goose at Rosecliff for the Company’s 35th Season Opening Weekend
Island Moving Company, Newport’s contemporary ballet company, restages its popular ballet for the very young, Mother Goose, at four matinees on March 3, 4 & 5 at Rosecliff. The Company presents an after-school matinee at 4pm on Friday, March 3rd in addition to the 3pm matinee on Saturday the 4th and two shows on Sunday […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Jan. 13 – 15
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this weekend for events, activities and live music in and around Newport! Friday, January 13th 1:45pm – Reverse Engineering Program at St. Michael’s Country Day 3pm – Fab Family Friendly Friday’s at FabNewport 4:30pm & 7pm – Lion at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – 11pm: Newport Skating Center Open 7pm – NCT presents […]
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Newport Historical Society to Host Author Sarah Schumann on January 26th
The Newport Historical Society’s current programming initiative Newport Eats focuses on food and foodways. Keeping to this popular topic, the Society is pleased to host author Sarah Schumann for the January 26th, 2017 talk Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage: An Ecological History. The shellfish in Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island’s salt ponds have provided people with […]
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State Arts Council Awards $13,375 in Grants to Newport County Arts Projects
Rhode Island schools, organizations, community centers and artists were awarded $164,890 in the December 2016 round of grants from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, More than $13,000 of that total was awarded to Newport County Arts Projects. These grants will go to support arts in education, community-based projects by organizations and individual […]
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Second Saturday at Newport Art Museum Will Celebrate ‘The Year Of The Rooster’
The Newport Art Museum continues to engage and inspire the whole family with “Second Saturdays” (January 14, 10am-12pm), an engaging family-oriented program designed to inspire young minds and satisfy the curiosity of every member of the family. Each Second Saturday is uniquely curated based on a theme, and includes a variety of activities geared for ages 3-10. This event joins the ranks of […]
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Flex Tickets for Newport Jazz Festival Sold Out, Early Bird 3-Day and 2-Day Passes Now Available
Flex tickets for the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management are sold out, but Early Bird 3-Day and 2-Day Passes are now available. Produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., the 2017 Festival is set for August 4 – 6. The Early Bird 3-Day Pass, the best deal at $155.00, is good […]
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Hear from Ruth Taylor, Executive Director of Newport Historical Society, at ‘Arts Around The Fire’ on January 17th
Ruth Taylor, Executive Director of the Newport Historical Society, will be the special guest this month at Arts Around the Fire on Tuesday, January 17th from 6-8pm at Salvation Café’s Post & Beam room. Arts Around The Fire is Newport’s Arts and Cultural Alliance’s monthly networking event. Taylor will talk about what history is good for, […]
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Newport Historical Society Will Offer Walking Tours During Upcoming MLK Holiday Weekend
The Newport Historical Society will offer two of their most popular walking tours during the upcoming Martin Luther King holiday weekend, January 14-15, 2017. The schedule is: January 14, 2017 at 11am Rogues & Scoundrels See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogues Island.” […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Jan. 9 – 13
Discover what’s up, happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport! Monday, January 9th 1pm – School Committee/City Council Liaison Mtg. at Newport Public Library 4pm – Basketball Skills Clinic with Bryant University at St. Michael’s 4:30pm & 7pm – Lion at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – 9pm: Newport Skating Center Open 6:15pm – 4th Community Meeting […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 8
Discover where to find the best things to do, entertainment, activities and live music this weekend. You Might Also Like: Live Music and Entertainment Listings: Jan. 6 – 8 Friday, December 6th 3 p.m. – Fab Friendly Fridays at FabNewport 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Lion at Jane Pickens Theater 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Newport Skating […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: Jan. 6 – 8
Looking for live music, comedy, theater, karaoke or entertainment this weekend in Newport? You’re in luck! Here’s what’s happening, new and to do for live music and entertainment this weekend! You May Also Want To Check Out: What’s Up For This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 8 Friday, January 6th 4 p.m & 7 p.m. – Lion at […]
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State Arts Council Appoints Individual Artist Program Director
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the appointment of Mollie Flanagan as its new Individual Artist Program Director. Flanagan, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, will manage the Council’s programs and services for individual artists, including grants to individual artists, professional development and community-building activities. Within the State system the position […]
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Five Newport Vineyards Events to Keep Your Winter Doldrums Away
Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time to countdown the days until spring returns to Newport, right? Wrong. There are loads of events happening around town this winter that make it worth sticking around Aquidneck Island in January, February and March. Here are five coming up at Newport Vineyards alone that will help keep your winter doldrums […]
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The Newport Historical Society & the Rhode Island Historical Society to Host the House Museum Anarchist
The Newport Historical Society & the Rhode Island Historical Society will host the House Museum Anarchist, Franklin Vagnone, for a visit to Rhode Island in early February. Vagnone, who has recently accepted the position of CEO at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in North Carolina, is the co- author of The Anarchist’s Guide to Historic […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Jan. 2 – 6
Wondering what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI? The What’sUpNewp has aggregated all the events, meetings, live music and entertainment that you need to know about this week. Monday, January 2nd 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Newport Skating Center Open For Ice Skating 2 p.m. – Newport Seal Tours […]
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10 Newport Events Worth Leaving The House For In January
Let’s face it – when January arrive and the temperature drops below 30 degrees regularly, no one really wants to do much of anything. The thing is, despite the cold there are still many great events happening in The-City-By-The-Sea that you certainly shouldn’t miss! Here are 10 events happening in January that you should get […]
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25 Events Happening in Newport in 2017 That You Shouldn’t Miss
There’s still a few days left in 2016 but we’re already looking ahead to 2017 and marking our calendars down with the biggest events that we have to make sure we get to. Here are the biggest, best, most-popular, top or whatever you want to call it events not to miss in 2017. Start marking those calendars. 1. 29th Annual […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Looking for live music, comedy, theater, karaoke or entertainment this weekend in Newport? You’re in luck! Here’s what’s happening, new and to do for live music and entertainment this weekend! You May Also Want To Check Out: What’s Up For This Weekend: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 Friday, December 30th 4 p.m & 7 p.m. – […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Discover the best events, activities, entertainment and things to do this weekend! You Might Also Like: Live Music and Entertainment Listings: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 Friday, December 30th 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Newport Skating Center Open 10:30 a.m. – Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Manchester By The Sea […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Dec. 26 – 30
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this week for events and activities in and around Newport, RI! Monday, December 26 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Newport Skating Center Open 10:30 a.m. – Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour 12 p.m. – Open House – Free and Open to the Public at Touro Synagogue 4 p.m. & 7 […]
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What’s Up For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day In Newport
Looking for something to do or a place to drink or dine this upcoming Christmas weekend? Here’s what’s happening around The-City-By-The-Sea! Note: This story may be updated as we receive more information from venues and organizers. Know of something we missed? E-mail ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Saturday, December 24 Restaurants and Bars Open on Christmas Eve 10 a.m. […]