Following the success of What’sUpNewp‘s Jaws Summer Party in July, What’sUpNewp has partnered with Jane Pickens Theater to bring two more classic films to the big screen of the historic theater! The Big Lebowski – Thursday, September 29th Join us on September 29th for a special screening of The Big Lebowski, the quintessential comedy cult […]
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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 and Entertainment in Newport This Week: September 26 – 30
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Did we miss something […]
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‘Natural Selections’ Exhibition at Salve Blends Interpretations of Science and the Natural World
The creative work of three new England-based artists who blur the boundaries between the microscopic and the macroscopic will be featured when “Natural Selections” is on exhibit Oct. 6-Nov. 9 at The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery on the campus of Salve Regina University. The public is welcome to an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 6 […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Participate in Inaugural ‘Art House Theater Day’ on Saturday
Art House Theater Day is a Nationwide Celebration of Film Culture and the Cinematic Experience Two Rhode Island theaters, Jane Pickens Theater (Newport) and Cable Car Cinema (Providence), will join more than 160 theaters in participating in the inaugural Art House Theater Day on Saturday, September 24th. The Art House Convergence, an international consortium of […]
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Newport Art Museum Welcomes Four New Exhibitions
The Newport Art Museum welcomes four new exhibitions to its galleries this fall, including Thomas Russell’s 50 Years: Selected Paintings, James Watkins: Reminiscence, 2015 NetWorks 2016, and the Photographers’ Guild Members’ Exhibition. The official Opening Reception for all four shows will be Friday, September 30, 5-7pm. Members free, non-members $10 suggested donation, cash bar. About […]
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Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment Listings: September 19 – 23
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Did we miss something […]
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30+ Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport: September 16 – 18
Discover the most exciting events, activities and things to do this weekend in and around Newport! Wondering what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend? Here’s this weekend’s listings. Friday, September 16th 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Newport International Boat Show 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Hall of Fame ITA Grass Court Invitational […]
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Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment Listings: September 16 – 18
Discover the best places to find live music, comedy, karaoke, dancing and entertainment in Newport this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend in and around Newport? Here’s 30+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment in Newport This Week: September 12 – 16
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Did we miss something […]
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United States Navy Band Will Perform at Easton’s Beach on September 11th
The United States Navy Band will perform at 4 p.m. at the 3rd Annual New England Festival of Hope held at Easton’s Beach, Newport, RI, on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Navy Band Northeast was officially established in 1974, and performs regularly throughout the eleven-state Northeast region. Navy Bands have been an integral part of the Naval […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment in Newport This Weekend: September 9 – 11
Discover the best places to find live music, comedy, karaoke, dancing and entertainment in Newport this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend in and around Newport? Here’s 20+ Best Things To Do This Weekend In Newport | September 9 – 11. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in […]
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Island Moving Company Will Host Children’s Auditions for ‘Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff’
Island Moving Co. will hold auditions for children’s roles in its holiday production Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff on Saturday, September 17th at Island Moving Co.’s studios at 3 Charles St. in Newport, RI. Auditions will be at 1:30pm for children ages 7-11 and at 4pm for children 12 and up. Candidates are asked to arrive […]
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What To Do in Newport During The Last Two Weeks of Summer
Although pumpkin beer, football and hoodie weather will all be here before you know it, Summer doesn’t end until Autumn begins on September 22 at 10:21 A.M. Here’s some great things to do before we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! 1 – Island Moving Company Presents: Second Star To The Right | […]
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Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week in Newport: September 5 – 9
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Did we miss something […]
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12+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Labor Day Weekend
Hello weekend, it is us Newp! The weekend ahead is looking stellar. Summer is winding down and we have the ultimate guide to keep you busy, entertained and smiling this weekend. If you’re on your way to Newport, make those moves and hit the pedal faster. If you’re already in Newport – then let the good […]
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Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Labor Day Weekend in Newport
Discover the best places to find live music, comedy, karaoke, dancing and entertainment in Newport, RI over the Labor Day Weekend. Wondering what else is happening this Labor Day Weekend in and around Newport? Here’s 12+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Labor Day Weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting […]
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Newport Art Museum Welcomes New Senior Curator
The Newport Art Museum Welcomes Francine Weiss as their new Senior Curator After engaging in a national search, the Newport Art Museum management selected Francine Weiss to fill the Senior Curator position previously held by Nancy Whipple Grinnell, who is leaving the museum to pursue other projects. Nancy led the museum’s curatorial department for 18 […]
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16 Can’t Miss Events in Newport This September
Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this September For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. One. newportFILM presents Maurizo Cattelan: Be Right Back – September 1, 2016: newportFILM’s final outdoor screening of the summer will be “Maurizio Cattelan: Be Right Back” on the Lawn of […]
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Representative Lauren Carson Will Host Constituent Meeting Focused on the Arts
Representative Lauren Carson (D-District 75, Newport) will hold a constituent meeting dedicated to the arts on September 7th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Art Museum. “I enjoy holding constituent meetings throughout the year as a means for gathering ideas for my work at the State House, and as a way to […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week: August 29 – September 2
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Monday, August 29th Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm to 1am. No cover.Fifth Element: Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7pm to 10pmFirehouse Theater: Laughter […]
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Newport Art Fest Returns To Downtown Newport This Weekend
Festival Fete is returning to The City By The Sea August 27th and 28th to host its second Newport Art Festival of 2016. The two day art festival is free to attend and will be hosted in the Lobster Bar parking lot down on Bowen’s Wharf from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Overlooking […]
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15+ Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport: August 26 – 28
Discover the best events, activities and things to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Live Music Listings: Here’s where to find live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport. Friday, August 26th 1pm: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Trinity Church 2pm – 4pm: Trunk Show-Antique Button Jewelry at Marble House 7pm: Live music […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: August 26 – 28
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Looking for more than live music and entertainment? Here’s a look at 15+ Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make […]
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Just In: Hall of Fame Musician Brenda Bennett Will Perform Friday Night in Newport
Two-time Rhode Island Hall of Fame musician Brenda Bennett will perform at The Well this Friday, August 26, 2106 at 7 p.m. With her early years spent performing with Ken Lyon & Tombstone, Bennett’s musical future was varied and exciting. During her 43 year career she toured with Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, The Bangles, The […]
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55th Annual Cluny Country Fair Set to Take Place on September 25th
The old-fashioned, family- friendly Cluny Country Fair will take place on Sunday, 25 September, from 10am- 4pm on the school grounds at 75 Brenton Road. The Country Fair offers carnival games and prizes, hay rides, and field games, including a zip line, Velcro wall, bounce house, climbing wall and Knockerball. Visitors will be able to […]