The JPT will take you through the decades with April’s showings of Dr. Strangelove, Good Night, and Good Luck, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Spanning from first-century Jerusalem to French romance in the ‘60s, each film is rather timely to today’s societal themes. The JPT remains Newport’s go-to destination for unforgettable cinematic events. […]
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Just My Opinion: Rhode Island’s Nathaniel Greene among those buried in Savannah’s historic cemeteries
While planning a trip to Savannah, Georgia to visit my daughter, Ryan Belmore, WUN publisher, and I mused about possible Rhode Island/Savannah connections. None readily came to mind. But they are there. In the historic cemeteries. artists and soldiers, young children and others buried and remembered. Their stories are told on markers near burial vaults, […]
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Volunteers needed for Newport’s June Secret Garden Tour
Imagine yourself sitting in a very stunning, colorful garden with a variety of trees and flowers, the sun shining down, a cool breeze grazing your face, and the sound of birds happily chirping away. Sounds delightful, right? The Newport Secret Garden Tour is looking for volunteers for the upcoming June Tours, which will take place […]
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‘Twilight Zone’ creator’s story comes to life in Rhode Island
Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way is joining forces with Rhode Island’s Verdi Productions to create an authorized documentary about Rod Serling, the mastermind behind “The Twilight Zone.” Directed by Jonah Tulis, the film has finished its main shooting in Rhode Island, with scenes captured in East Greenwich, Providence, and Wakefield. DiCaprio and Chad A. […]
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Luke Combs added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event on Monday, March 31, with a big announcement that Country music artist Luke Combs would be performing on Saturday, July 26. Luke Combs has risen to prominence as a dominant figure in contemporary country music. Combs’s debut album, “This One’s for You,” […]
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Gamm Theatre will celebrate 40 years with a star-Studded ‘Grand Night’ gala
The Gamm Theatre will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Gala on May 8. “The theme will be like a movie opening,” said Tony Estrella, the Gamm’s Artistic Director. “We’re having it at the Graduate (in downtown Providence). A great place for it.” The gala is called A Grand Night, and the Gamm “will roll […]
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Snacktime, Margo Price, Dehd, and Flipturn added to 2025 Newport Folk Festival lineup
This week, the Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event, announcing Snacktime, Margo Price, Dehd, and Flipturn. 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. So far, Friday’s schedule includes Snacktime, Hannah Cohen, […]
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‘Sean Landers: Lost at Sea’ will be on view at Newport Art Museum
he Newport Art Museum today announced that Sean Landers: Lost at Sea, an evocative exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Sean Landers, will be on view May 9 through December 29, 2025. Featuring symbolically charged, introspective paintings, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on ambition, memory, legacy, and loss. At its center is Moby Dick, The Whale (2013/2023), […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: March 28 – 30
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30, 2025. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Friday, March 28 Things To Do Members Weekend at Newport Vineyards 5 pm: Ostara at Newport Harbor Island Resort 7 pm: […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Will Dailey hosting record release party at The Parlour in Providence on April 4
Will Dailey has never been one to conform to the norms of the music industry. The eight-time Boston Music Award winner, who will be in Providence for an album release show at The Parlour on April 4, is releasing his new album Boys Talking in a somewhat unconventional method, at least by today’s norms. Instead […]
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Pulitzer Winner Rick Atkinson to discuss the American Revolution at the Colony House
Rick Atkinson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is coming to Newport to talk about his latest book on the American Revolution. The event is happening on May 9 at the historic Colony House from 6 to 7:30 p.m., organized by Charter Books and the Newport Historical Society. Rick Atkinson Atkinson will discuss “The Fate of the […]
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Spectacle Live bringing Pat Metheny and Graham Nash to Park Theatre
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston is gearing up for two big-name musicians this year. Guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny, who’s snagged 20 Grammy Awards across 12 categories, is set to perform on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Rock legend Graham Nash, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, takes the stage […]
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Newport Classical announces 2025 Music Festival lineup
Newport Classical’s 2025 Music Festival will dazzle audiences with 29 concerts from July 4 to 22 at 11 iconic Newport venues. Executive Director Gillian Fox promises “an unforgettable celebration of artistry, community, and live performance” against Newport’s stunning backdrop. The lineup features heavy hitters like Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with violinist Stefan Jackiw, Broadway sensation Jessica […]
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Newport’s Comedy Scene heats up with “Blind Date Interrupted” monthly show
The Newport Comedy Series is turning its popular “Blind Date Interrupted” show into a monthly event at Top of Pelham after a successful sold-out debut. Upcoming performances are set for March 27, April 17, and May 15 at One Pelham East in downtown Newport. Comedian Ace Aceto hosts this unique blend of live blind speed […]
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Congressman Amo seeking participating in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced he is seeking participation in the annual U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Art Competition from students across Rhode Island’s First Congressional district. Any high school student who lives or attends school in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District is encouraged to take part in the competition by submitting their artwork. […]
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Hannah Cohen, Saya Gray, Ken Pomeroy, and Bonny Light Horseman added to Newport Folk Festival lineup
Last week, the Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event, announcing Bonny Light Horseman, Ken Pomeroy, Saya Gray, and Hannah Cohen. 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. So far, Friday’s schedule […]
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Charles L. Roberts: Black women continue to make history in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Slave History Medallions (RISHM) continues its mission of marking the landscape by telling the untold stories of real-life Africans, African Americans and Indigenous people who walked our streets, honed their skills and crafts, raised their families, and tilled our verdant land during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, right here in Rhode Island. […]
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Michele Gallagher: Women in Business Then & Now: Colonial-era table settings in Rhode Island
Made in Rhode Island: Fine Linens, Silver, Blown Glass, Ceramics, Candles, Furniture and Textiles Many of the things that fill our houses today also filled the homes of colonial Rhode Islanders, except in their case, they were (of course) handmade right here in RI, and occasionally goods were imported from Europe. Ironically most of the […]
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Tiverton Public Library publishes April schedule of events
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is […]
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Tours will be offered of Newport’s Barney Street Cemetery on March 22
The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a tour of the circa 1828 Barney Street Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m. This tour of the final resting place of many of Newport’s early Irish immigrants and the site of Rhode Island’s first Catholic church is approximately 30 minutes long. Popular local researcher […]
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What’s Up Interview: Marc Cohn, playing Jane Pickens Friday, March 28
Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn certainly knows a little bit about life’s challenges. In 2005, while on tour in Denver, CO, he was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking, and in January, he announced that he has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2020. The singer is bringing his band to Newport on Friday, March 28, […]
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Puddingstone Music continues 2025 Series at Rough Point in April
Following a sold-out concert with Sheffield Chamber Players at Belmont Chapel earlier this month, Puddingstone announces the next concert in their 2025 series. “Celli à Deux” will feature an evening of music and dance at the historic Rough Point mansion in Newport on Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. This concert will feature Arlen Hlusko, […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: March 21 – 23
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2025. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Friday, March 21 Things To Do 7 pm: JCT Presents: Once on this Island at Jamestown Parks and Rec. 7:30 pm: […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation wants your nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
The Newport Restoration Foundation is on the hunt for nominations for its 2025 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on top-notch efforts to preserve the cultural and historic character of Newport and nearby communities. Working hand-in-hand with the City of Newport, this yearly award program aims to celebrate projects that carry […]