Spectacle Live announced earlier today (April 29) that it is bringing two exciting shows to the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston this year. Legendary Motown group The Temptations will perform on Aug. 28, while country star Phil Vassar will bring his acoustic duo on Oct. 24. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Things to do this week in Newport: April 28 – May 4
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, April 28 through Sunday, May 4. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Goose, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jensen McRae, and Remi Wolf & Friends added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event this week, announcing Goose, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jensen McRae, and Remi Wolf & Friends will be performing in Newport this July. Set for July 25-27, the festival has already sold out but continues to reveal its performer list, with more names expected […]
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Newport Historical Society launches QR Code Tour for The Colony House
The Newport Historical Society (NHS) announced today (April 24) a new self-guided, QR code tour of The Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States and a key site in Newport’s Revolutionary War history. The project was made possible thanks to a $149,000 shoulder season tourism grant from Rhode Island Commerce. […]
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Newport Mansions to host inside “The Gilded Age” tours
A special guide-led tour in May and June will explore four of the historic Newport Mansions that appear in HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” offering insights into the making of the Emmy-winning period drama series. The Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will take visitors through Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms, all of which […]
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Newport Art Museum presents first museum solo exhibition of visionary artist Bobby Anspach
This summer, the Newport Art Museum will present Everything is Change, the first museum solo exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking work of Bobby Anspach. The exhibition emphasizes the late artist’s unique ability to create a sense of connection and community through his immersive, sculptural installations and will feature a selection of Anspach’s innovative works, including his Place for […]
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Potter League, Women’s Resource Center team up for film screening on domestic violence and pet safety
The Potter League for Animals, in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center, invites the public to a special screening of the short documentary film Tipping Point on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM at the Potter League’s Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown. Directed by award-winning local filmmaker Susan M. Sipprelle, Tipping Point shares the stories of eight […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: April 25 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Newport Sings to host inaugural fundraiser “Sing Me a Song”
Newport Sings, a local non-profit offering free community chorus programs on Aquidneck Island, is gearing up for its first fundraiser. The “Sing Me a Song” event is set for June 8 at the Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness & Community Center in Portsmouth, R.I. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with drinks and appetizers, […]
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New Rosecliff exhibition to cast a new light on Richard Morris Hunt
Richard Morris Hunt has long been associated with contributions of extraordinary architecture, including The Breakers and Marble House, that provided the grand backdrop for America’s Gilded Age. The first American to be admitted to the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, Hunt returned home to infuse European grandeur into his buildings. But Hunt also envisioned creating a […]
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Sip & Screen: JPT pairs local brews and live music with classic films this April
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) invites the public to a night out in Newport, featuring an unforgettable lineup of films paired with local beer, live music, and stunning 4K restorations. From romantic classics to cult favorites, the JPT remains Newport’s go-to destination for unforgettable cinematic events. “You could technically stay at […]
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Things to do this week in Newport: April 21 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, April 21 through Sunday, April 27. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Maren Morris, Obongjayar, Tyler-James Kelly, Tyler Ballgame, and Nova One added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event last week, announcing Maren Morris, Obongjayar, Tyler-James Kelly, Tyler Ballgame, Nova One would be performing in Newport this July. Set for July 25-27, the festival has already sold out but continues to reveal its performer list, with more names expected in the […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary to host a Spring Migration Celebration
Thousands of birds return to Aquidneck Island each spring, signaling a new season’s arrival. Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a Spring Migration Celebration on Saturday, May 17, from 8 am to 11 am. Celebrate the incredible journey of birds that travel thousands of miles to nest and raise their young in the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]
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IYRS Maritime Library restores and digitizes rare 1933 catamaran film
The IYRS Maritime Library today (April 18) announced that it has recently restored a unique, color film of the Herreshoff catamaran “Amaryllis II”, filmed off Bristol, Rhode Island, in September 1933. This unique film, as well as the research on the boat and film, can be seen on iyrs.edu, or by visiting the library located […]
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ACA now accepting applications for the Tinney Family Arts Scholarship and Soul & Conscience Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is now accepting applications for scholarships and awards. Tinney Family Arts Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship, is open to any Newport County high school senior who plans to continue their arts education after graduation. This opportunity is available to any student planning to study fine arts, visual arts […]
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Here are the daily lineups for the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival
This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition. One of the longest-running and most storied festivals in America will return on August 1-3, continuing to host once-in-a-lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique blend of intimacy and artistic community can bring. Fans and artists alike return each year to this hallowed […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: April 18 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Summer Soirée on June 28
The Annual Summer Soirée celebrates the Jamestown Arts Center and opens the exhibition Canaries in the Coal Mine: Where have all the birds gone? with a gala fundraising event on Saturday, June 28 from 6-10pm. The 13th annual Summer Soirée is the Jamestown Arts Center’s signature event, providing an unforgettable evening of art, culinary delights, and community. Attendees are invited to […]
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Newport Mansions, Nail Communications invite visitors to ‘Live the Drama’ at The Elms
The Newport Mansions has teamed with Nail Communications to launch a marketing campaign for The Elms that invites visitors to “Live the Drama” at the National Historic Landmark mansion. “Telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in the Newport Mansions is crucial to giving our visitors a memorable experience,” said Trudy Coxe, […]
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Celebrate Rhode Island Independence Day at Tiverton Public Library
Susan Anderson from the Tiverton Historical Society will give a presentation on “Rhode Island Independence Day” at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, April 29th, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton. What happened on May 4th […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Janelle Monáe, The Roots, and Jacob Collier to headline 2025 Newport Jazz Festival
This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition. One of the longest-running and most storied festivals in America will return August 1-3. It will continue to host once-in-a-lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community can bring. Fans and artists alike return each year […]