Infinite Movement Ever Evolving (iMEE) contemporary dance company presents a feast of sight and sound through a diverse collection of choreographic voices and film on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at Megley Black Box Theatre in Newport. iMEE’s October performances will mark the company’s first FULL programming of multi-disciplinary contemporary dance offered to […]
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A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Entertainment and Live Music In Newport This Week| September 14 – 17
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Recommended Story: 8 Great Things To Do In Newport This Week Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week Monday, September 14 – Thursday, September 17 @ The Deck | 1 Waite’s Wharf Monday: Live music with Justin […]
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Celebration Of Life Planned for Musician Joe Martins at Newport Blues Cafe
Newport City Limits Magazine and Big Cat Blues band will host a tribute and celebration of life for Joe Martins on September 13th at the Newport Blues Cafe. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, stories and more. The event is open to the public. What’sUpNewp […]
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Entertainment and Live Music This Weekend | September 11 – 13
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Newport! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from […]
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Jon Batiste, Newport Folk and Jazz Festival Alumn, Will Make Debut Tonight as CBS ‘Late Show’ Bandleader
Jon Batiste & Stay Human at 2015 Newport Jazz Festival Jon Batiste, who had a huge presence in Newport, RI this summer, will make his debut as the CBS Late Show bandleader tonight at 11:35 p.m. Batiste and his band Stay Human became the the first group to play at Fort Adams State Park for both […]
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Live Music and Entertainment in Newport, RI This Week | September 8 – 10
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Discover the best things to do this week with our look at the best events happening in Newport, RI this week. Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week Tuesday, September 8 – Thursday, September 10 Buskers Irish Pub […]
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Labor Day Weekend Entertainment and Live Music Listings
Photo by Morgan Macia/Macia Photography Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this long Labor Day Weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend In Newport! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings Friday, September 4th – Monday, September 7th, 2015 @ The Deck | 1 […]
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POLL: Where Is The Best Place To Go Dancing In Newport?
Some are big, some are small, some are restaurants, some are bars, some are clubs, but they all have at least one night where folks like to get down and dance. The What’sUpNewp Crew and many visitors want to know, where is the best place to go dancing in Newport? Take the poll. [socialpoll id=”2287376″]
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Country Star Jerrod Niemann Tips His Hat to Newport Folk Festival in New Song, ‘Blue Bandana’
Country star Jerrod Niemann recently released a new single titled “Blue Bandana“, not only has the single had the biggest impact on Niemann’s career but it also includes an ode to Newport and the Newport Folk Festival. Lyrics from the song include “She’s my Bonnaroo baby, she’s Coachella crazy, She’ll be folkin’ out in Newport, You’ve […]
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In Photos: Day 3 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up on Sunday, August 2nd, here’s a look at some of our favorite moments [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”8″ gal_title=”2015 Newport Jazz Festival Day 3″] The 2016 Newport Jazz Festival is scheduled for July 29, 30 and 21st!
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 3 of Newport Jazz Festival
Day #3 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. Navy Band Northeast will entertain those waiting for the gates to open from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. […]
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In Photos: Day 2 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: George Wein by Ryan Belmore Here’s a look at day 2 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival… [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”2015 Newport Jazz Festival Day 2″] The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will feature Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 2 of Newport Jazz Festival
Photo of Jon Batiste by Morgan Macia Day #2 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will […]
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In Photos: Day 1 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: George Wein by Ryan Belmore The 61st Newport Jazz Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with the University of Rhode Island Newport Big Band opening the day and Snarky Puppy closing out the day. Friday of Newport Jazz Festival is dedicated to featuring young and emerging jazz artists, 15 talented and […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 1 of Newport Jazz Festival
Day #1 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall Of Fame. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will […]
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Navy Band Northeast Brass Band Added to 2015 Newport Jazz Festival Experience
Photo by MU3 Natalie Beard Two of Newport’s most beloved and iconic organizations — the Newport Jazz Festival and the U.S. Navy – will unite during the 2015 Jazz Festival to greet Festival goers entering Fort Adams State Park. On Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, from 9:00 amto 10:15 am, Navy Band Northeast […]
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13 Artists You Have to See at 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: Jon Batiste by Morgan Macia The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place this weekend at Fort Adams State Park. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival will feature Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in Chicago, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ms. Lisa Fischer & […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 4 of Newport BridgeFest
Photo: La Méchante et le Connard will perform at newportFilm’s event Rough Point tonight. Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. 11 AM – 7 PM: […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 3 of Newport BridgeFest
Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. This year’s festival dates are Monday July 27 through Thursday July 30, 2015, here’s the full Newport BridgeFest […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Set to Host Free Family Friendly Concert on July 29
Join Newport Festivals Foundation from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th for their 3rd Annual Family Concert on the Parade Field inside Fort Adams State Park! Guests will enjoy hearing the sounds of folk music with Guy Davis with Mark Murphy and jazz with Eli Yamin Trio. In addition to the great music, face painting, […]
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WATCH: ’65 Revisited Rehearsal of “Like A Rolling Stone”
’65 Revisited, the final set of the Newport Folk Festival weekend, was a tribute to one of the most iconic moments in music history, Bob Dylan going electric at Newport. See pictures and the setlist from ’65 Revisited and all of Newport Folk Festival weekend. In the video Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Taylor Goldsmith, Al Kooper, […]
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2015 Newport Jazz Festival Lineup and Schedule
The Newport Jazz Festival, presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, takes place July 31-August 2, at Fort Adams and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino with Chris Botti, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in Chicago, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ms. Lisa Fischer […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 2 of Newport BridgeFest
Photo: Bowen’s Wharf Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. This year’s festival dates are Monday July 27 through Thursday July 30, 2015, here’s the […]
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Watkins Family Hour Performance at Jane Pickens Theater Featured on ‘CBS This Morning’
Watkins Family Hour is a group formed by siblings Sarah and Sean Watkins that includes Fiona Apple and Benmount Tench, a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In celebration of their debut, self-titled album, Watkins Family Hour was recently featured on CBS This Morning. The program broadcast songs from Newport Folk Festival kick-off performance at the […]
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VIDEO: Musician Proposes to His Girlfriend on Stage at Newport Folk Festival
It was one of those moments that you will never forget on Sunday at the 2015 Newport Folk Festival. It was a Newport Folk Festival first when Christopher Paul Stelling proposed to his girlfriend, Julia Christgau, after a standing ovation at the end of their set on the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park. As you […]