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 […]
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge and The Hot Sardines set to rock The JPT
Spectacle Live has just announced two exciting shows coming to The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. John Lodge, known for his work with The Moody Blues, is bringing his “Singer In A Rock And Roll Band” show to the venue on July 30 at 7:30 p.m. If you’re interested in catching this performance […]
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Charter Books to celebrate 4th birthday on Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 26
A nationwide celebration of all things literary is returning to Newport on April 26. Independent Bookstore Day honors bookstores across the country annually on the final Friday in April with exclusive books, contests, author appearances, and special treats for visitors. We spoke to Steve Iwanski at Charter Books in Newport to learn more about what […]
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Big Freedia, Geese, S.G. Goodman, and Lucius added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event last week, announcing Big Freedia, Geese, S.G. Goodman, and Lucius 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 weeks ahead. […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2025 lineup to be unveiled next week
Get ready, jazz fans! The Newport Jazz Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition. The Newport Festivals Foundation has just announced that the lineup will be revealed next week, with ticket sales starting soon after. Mark your calendars for August 1-3, 2025, when the festival will take over Fort Adams State Park in Newport. […]
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Michele Gallagher: Rhode Island women are investing their power and principles back into Mother Earth
This statistic more than doubles the national trend of women owning businesses at approximately one-third the rate of men, or 22%. Rhode Island has approximately 105,000 small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees); 90% have 10 or fewer employees; Nearly all are micro-businesses with just one person at the helm. This dovetails well with Rhode Island’s […]
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The JPT will celebrate 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ over Memorial Day Weekend
The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center (The JPT) is gearing up for a big Memorial Day weekend celebration. They’re marking the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Jaws” with three special screenings, sponsored by What’s Up Newp. Movie fans can catch the film on May 23 at 7:30 p.m., May 25 at 7 p.m., […]
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Megan and Murray McMillan’s immersive video installation is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
This Collapsed and Expanding Breath, a new immersive video installation by acclaimed multidisciplinary artists Megan and Murray McMillan, is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center. Opening on April 25, 2025, this exhibition explores the intricate resonance between celestial mechanics and family dynamics, transforming the gallery into an experiential landscape of light, movement, and sculptural intervention. […]
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M. Night Shyamalan, Nicholas Sparks teaming up on a supernatural movie in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office today announced that Academy Award-nominated writer/director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable) and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember) are teaming up on a supernatural romantic thriller that will be filmed this summer in the Ocean State. The original narrative is a collaboration between Sparks and […]
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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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Touro Synagogue to host “Evening of Peace & Connection” for all
Congregation Jeshuat Israel is opening its doors for a community gathering focused on peace, unity, and connection at Touro Synagogue on May 1, 2025. The event welcomes people from all walks of life and beliefs, featuring a mix of poetry, music, readings, and songs that explore themes of hope, harmony, and healing. Michael Pimental, Co-President […]
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Arts Around the Fire to feature Victoria Cimino, Discover Newport’s new President and CEO
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant. The Alliance’s guest will be Victoria Cimino, an award-winning destination leader and brand expert who recently came to Newport as President and CEO of Discover Newport. Stepping into the shoes of […]
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Luke Combs, Maggie Rose, Lukas Nelson, and Tom Odell added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event this week, announcing Maggie Rose, Luke Combs, Tom Odell, and Lukas Nelson 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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Rogue Island Comedy Festival announces star-studded 2025 Spring lineup
Get ready for some serious laughs in Newport as the Rogue Island Comedy Festival announces its star-studded lineup for the 2025 Spring Fest. Comedy powerhouses Natasha Leggero and Ian Lara are set to headline the event. Leggero, a Netflix and Comedy Central favorite, will be joined by Lara, who’s made waves on Comedy Central and […]
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Things to do this week in Newport County: April 4 – 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6. Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar Friday, April 4 Things […]
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Salve Regina University dance program to present ‘EIGHT’ at Casino Theatre April 10-12
The dance program at Salve Regina University will present EIGHT at the Casino Theatre in Newport from April 10 to 12, 2025. The title is inspired by the eight dance majors approaching graduation, and the performance highlights the infinite flow of energy and connectedness symbolic of the number eight. Lindsay Guarino, chair of Salve’s Department of Music, […]
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A piece of Ukrainian hope and resilience is screening from newportFILM
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word of the year ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. The word, a neutral adjective that could be used to describe any type of novel event, has mostly been used with a negative connotation over the past five years. Yet despite the vast number of (negative) unprecedented happenings at home and […]
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What’s Up Interview: Kevin Kinsella of John Brown’s Body, playing Ragged Island Music Festival June 8
Looking forward to warmer weather, cool ocean breezes, and good reggae vibes this summer, (not to mention some of the best craft beer on the planet)? The line-up is set for the 2025 Ragged Island Music Festival, a two-day event on the grounds of the popular brewery, with ten local and nationally recognized bands scheduled […]
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Buzz in fast, drink local beer, waste no food
Approximately what percent of food supply in the United States is wasted each year? Is it A) 5-10%; B) 10-20%; C) 25-30%; or D) 35-40%? This is the type of question that will be asked at Long Live Beerworks on April 9th when the University of Rhode Island’s (URI’s) Cooperative Extension hosts a Zero Waste […]