Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, January 13 through Monday, January 20, 2025. 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 Monday, January 13 […]
Arts & Culture
A look at What’s Up in arts and culture in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Charles L. Roberts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – The enduring power of his legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech from the 1963 March on Washington are synonymous with the struggle for civil rights. His legacy transcends generations and racial lines, celebrated worldwide by people of all backgrounds. Like other American icons—JFK, LBJ, or Malcolm X—history has shortened King’s name to initials […]
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Tim Jones – Sour Grapes: Honestly
Here’s this week’s latest Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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What’sUpNewp expands coverage with weekly expert commentary series
What’sUpNewp is rolling out a new weekly series called “Voices of Rhode Island” to bring expert commentary on issues that matter to Ocean State residents. Starting this Sunday, the series will feature a diverse group of contributors sharing their insights on topics ranging from housing and the arts to women’s health, senior issues, and local […]
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Artist applications now open for the 62nd Annual Wickford Art Festival
This week, the Wickford Art Association (WAA) announced that artist applications for the 62nd annual Wickford Art Festival are now open. The renowned outdoor art festival, which has become a beloved summer tradition in Rhode Island, will take place on the weekend of July 12 & 13, 2025. The event will feature over 200 artists […]
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Aquidneck Island’s Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game returns for 2025
The annual Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Game is set to return to St. George’s Ice Rink on Jan. 19, pitting Aquidneck Island’s first responders against each other for a good cause. This year’s event will benefit a local Middletown boy battling medical issues and raise awareness for first responder mental health. Doors open at […]
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Third season of ‘The TennisWorthy Podcast’ launches with Patrick McEnroe as new host
The third season of the TennisWorthy Podcast presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame officially launched today, featuring Hall of Fame President and tennis commentator Patrick McEnroe as its new host. The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced the new season via a press release. Here’s what they included in the release; McEnroe and tennis journalist […]
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What’s Up Interview: Meet Grammy-nominated producer Nick Sarazen, building a recording studio in Belcourt of Newport
No doubt, Newport, Rhode Island, is at the center of the music world every summer when internationally heralded folk, jazz, and classical festivals take over the city. Now, one Newport-based producer wants to make it a year-round destination for A-list musicians looking to record their latest hit. Nick Sarazen is committed to bringing international artists […]
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Newport Car Museum reflects on 2024, looks forward to 2025
Milestones in 2024 for Portsmouth’s Newport Car Museum included averaging over 2,000 visitors a week during the summer months, being named to Tripadvisor’s top 10 percent of attractions worldwide (for a second time), and topping 100 cars on display while officially completing the Porsche wonderland that comprises a seventh gallery for all to enjoy. Foreign visitors were […]
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Registration opens for Save The Bay’s BayCamps
Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opens today – Tuesday, January 7! Save The Bay’s BayCamps invite young explorers in grades K-12 to spend their summer along Rhode Island’s coast, learning about local waters, species, and habitats while taking an educational dive into the environmental and marine sciences. With full-day, week-long […]
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Things to do this week in Newport County: January 6 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, January 6 through Monday, January 13, 2025. 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 Monday, January 6 […]
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‘Arts Around the Fire’ to feature Sailing Museum Director
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County is gearing up for its “Arts Around the Fire” networking event on January 22, 2025. This time, they’re featuring Ashley Householder, who runs The Sailing Museum, as their special guest. If you’re interested, just show up at Sardella’s Restaurant in Newport between 6 and 8 p.m. It’s […]
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Oscar-shortlisted ‘Porcelain War’ to screen in Newport
newportFILM today announced that it is screening the Oscar-shortlisted documentary “PORCELAIN WAR” on January 9 at The Casino Theatre in Newport. This one-night-only event showcases the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film, which follows three Ukrainian artists as they find inspiration while defending their country during wartime. Film poster for Porcelain War. Credit: newportFILM The evening […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 3 – 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, January 3 – 5, 2025. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Friday, January 3 Things To Do 10 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers 2 pm: […]
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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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Flashback: Meet fans who were there when Bob Dylan went electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
With the film “A Complete Unknown” creating a lot of interest in Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival where he made history in 1965, we thought it was time to hear from some local experts. We spoke to several music fans who were there on that fateful day 60 years ago when one of […]
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What’s Up in Newport County: December 30 – January 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, December 30 through Monday, January 6, 2025. 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 Monday, December 30 […]
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Lil Rhody Laugh Riot to feature mix of national headliners and local talent
The email’s subject line caught my attention: “New Comedy Festival Set to Launch in Providence in March.” The Lil Rhody Laugh Riot covers four days in late March, spread out over two major venues, the Vets and PPAC, and a couple of smaller ones, like the Hide Speakeasy downstairs at The George and Alchemy. The […]
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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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On This Day – Dec. 24, 1901: Newport-native Clarence King dies, was the first director of U.S. Geological Survey
Born in Newport on January 6, 1842, Clarence King, commonly referred to as “Clare”, was a fifth-generation Newporter. His father, James Rivers King, was involved in the family commerce of King & Talbot, during the period in history referred to as the “Opium Wars”. James was out to sea when his son was born, so […]
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What’s Up in Newport: December 23 – 30
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, December 23 through Monday, December 30, 2024. 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 Monday, December 23 Things […]
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Movie Review: New Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ is a complete hit
“People make up their past, they remember what they want, they forget the rest.” So says Timothée Chalamet, who plays Bob Dylan in the brilliant new film, A Complete Unknown, in a tense confrontation with Elle Fanning, who plays Sylvie Russo, a character based on Dylan’s on-and-off NYC girlfriend Suze Rotolo, as she prods him […]
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What’s Up in Music this season: We preview the statewide winter concert scene
Things aren’t slowing down at all on the local music scene, with a wide variety of concerts scheduled over the next three months ranging from indie-rock to classical. Here’s a statewide rundown of some notable shows coming your way over this winter season. Ragged Island Brewing brings back the popular Barn Sessions with shows highlighting […]