Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! A look at what to do this week – Best Things To Do in Newport This Week (Dec. 14 – 17) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. […]
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Newport Nightlife Listings: Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Comedy (Dec. 11 – 13)
(Photo: The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theatre) Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Looking for more to do this weekend? Check this out – 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Dec. 11 – Dec. 13) Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings December […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Dec. 7 – Dec. 10)
Discover the best things to do in and around Newport, RI this week… 1 – Newport Mansions Holiday Tour (Dec. 9) Celebrate Christmas in Newport! The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Karaoke and Trivia This Week in Newport (Dec. 7 – Dec. 10)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. Celtica | 95 Long Wharf Thursday: Trivia at 9pm Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf Monday: Trivia at 9pm Empire […]
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Newport String Project Will Host Concert at Redwood Library on December 12th
The Newport String Project returns to the Redwood Library on Saturday December 12th at 3pm, with a vibrant program of works for strings and piano. Violinists EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and Ealain McMullin will be joined by guest musicians Joe Bentley (bass), Marjorie Gere (violin) and Dan Sedgwick (piano) for an intimate afternoon of chamber music in the […]
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Kamasi Washington Will Perform at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: Kamasi Washington via Facebook The Newport Jazz Festival may be 8 months from now but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be grabbing your tickets to the legendary festival as well as paying attention to the lineup. George Wein announced on Tuesday, December 1st that Kamasi Washington, a tenor saxophonist from Los Angeles, will be […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 3 Special Screenings of Holiday Classics in December
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host three special screenings of holiday classics this December. On Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m.; Memorial Funeral Home will sponsor a free movie screening of Elf. During the holiday season – and this year in particular – more families than ever are seeking help from local soup […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Karaoke and Trivia in Newport This Week (Nov. 30 – Dec. 3)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Take a look at what’s happening around town this week -> The Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Nov. 29 – Dec. 5) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Nov. 27 – 29)
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… ICYMI: Here’s what’s happening this weekend – The Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Nov. 27 – 29) Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 27 – 29, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 […]
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This Video Will Make You Fall in Love With the Newport Folk Festival All Over Again
The Newport Folk Festival, there’s just nothing else like it in Newport or anywhere out there. If you’ve been, then this video will certainly give you the goosebumps. If you’ve never been, we dare you to watch it and not want to be a part of this historic event. The video comes just in time […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Tickets Set to go on Sale on December 2nd
It’s arguable that there’s nothing better for the holidays than the gift of attending Newport Folk Festival. Newport Festivals Foundation announced earlier this week that tickets for the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale on December 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. “As many of you know we make 10% of our 3-Day tickets available at […]
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The Best Thanksgiving Eve Parties in Newport
Gather your friends, high school classmates and family and enjoy a night out in Newport on Thanksgiving Eve, check out what’s happening around town below… 1 – The Revolving Door – “An Outsiders Friendsgiving” Grease up that hair and go celebrate with The Revolving Door Crew on the night before Thanksgiving! Stay gold with special guest bartenders Carl […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (Nov. 23 – 26)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | 95 Long Wharf 3 – Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf Monday: Trivia at 9pm […]
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Badfish Will Perform in Newport on Thanksgiving Eve
Photo via Badfish.com Newport Blues Cafe has announced that Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime will return to Newport, RI for their annual show on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th. Doors open at 7pm and at this time it has not been announced if there will be an opening act. Tickets are $17.50 in advance and available at www.newportblues.com. If tickets are […]
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Listings: Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 20 – 22, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Saturday: Live music with Brian Twohey from 8pm to 1am. No Cover. Celtica | […]
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Jay Sweet Named Executive Producer of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
Photo of Jay Sweet, George Wein and crew at 2015 Newport Folk Festival (via George Wein on Facebook) Jay Sweet, producer of the iconic Newport Folk Festival® since 2009, has been named Executive Producer of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ (NFF), effective immediately, it was announced today by George Wein, the Foundation’s Chairman. In his new role, Sweet […]
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Where to Find Live Music in Newport This Week (Nov. 16 – 19)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | 95 Long Wharf Thursday: Trivia at 9pm 3 – Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf […]
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Newport Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Nov. 13 – 15)
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 13 – 15, 2015 Recommended Read: The 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport, RI (Nov. 13 – Nov. 15) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music […]
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8th Annual ‘Singing For Shelter’ Set to Take Place on December 3rd
Photo from 2014 Singing For Shelter Mark and Anne Gorman of Newport will be hosting their 8th Annual Singing For Shelter acoustic Christmas concert, for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. The 8th Annual Singing For Shelter will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 7:00-9:30 PM (doors at 6:30) at Channing Memorial Church, 135 […]
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Old-Time Family Barn Dance Coming to Boys and Girls Club
Newport String Project presents: “Swing yer partner!” One way to kick up fun for the whole family is with an old-time barn dance. And that’s just what’s happening Sunday afternoon, November 22 from 2 to 4, at the Boys and Girls Club on Church Street. Fiddle champ EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and the Rusty Pickup String Band […]
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The Mintones Long Run of Playing Every Friday Night at Tavern on Broadway Has Come To An End
Since June of 2013, The Mintones have been bringing live reggae music to the Tavern On Broadway every Friday night. Let us repeat that, EVERY single Friday night for the last 2 1/2 years if you went into Tavern On Broadway between the hours of 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. you’d catch The Mintones (and often times many […]
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Randal Poirier, of Independence Financial Partners, is the 2015 Season Sponsor of Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Randal Poirier, of Independence Financial Partners, is the 2015 Season Sponsor of Island Moving Co.’s magical Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. As the Season Sponsor of the production’s 14th season, Poirier will be treating clients and friends to a private performance of the ballet to celebrate the holidays. “I have long been a supporter of Island […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Trivia and Karaoke This Week (Nov. 9 – Nov. 12)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Here are the 5 Best Things To Do This Week In Newport! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | […]
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Countdown Has Begun, “26 Months Until Opening Night” at Opera House
The marquee on the outside of the Opera House Theater & Performance Center is touting quite the statement in Washington Square; “26 Months Until Opening Night”. According to the Opera House’s website, the completion of the restoration and renovation of the Opera House Theater & Performance Center is set for December of 2017, the theater’s 150th […]
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Preservation Society of Newport County Will Host Two Free Informational Seminars for Artists
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County, in conjunction with the Preservation Society of Newport County, will present two FREE informational seminars geared toward members and practicing artists in Newport County. Both seminars will take place at the Preservation Society’s office, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 1 – Trademarks & Copyrights for Artists Tuesday, November 17, […]