Arts & Culture

If the weather holds, this weekend is a fabulous time to take advantage of one of the Newport Historical Society’s annual Holiday Lantern Tours. You’ll learn about the history of celebrating this season among the native Newporters. The stories will surprise you! The annual Newport Holiday Stroll at Bowen’s Wharf will feature shopping and strolling […]

Colorful glass artwork and objects by the renowned Louis C. Tiffany will be on display at Rosecliff beginning Sunday, Dec. 8, and continuing through March 1. “Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light” opens Sunday at 4 p.m. with a lecture and reception featuring Lindsy Parrott, executive director and curator of The Neustadt Collection of […]

The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) celebrates the holidays with the work of artists & artisans during our 2019 Holiday Arts Market on Friday, December 13th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The majority of participating vendors live and work in Rhode Island, making the Holiday […]

Wishing a Very Happy Thanksgiving to our Newport Tour Guides & Greeters and all those who make Newport such a special and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.  May this week be a time to reflect and be thankful for all the blessings you have:  health, family, work, community, and a spirit of optimism […]

Big box-stores get Black Friday, online retailers get Cyber Monday, but as the holiday season rolls around, how will small businesses compete? This November 30th is the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday, a national event showcasing the honest and unique visions of small, community-oriented businesses. The Newport Gallery Organization is working with Shop Small to […]

Source: Redwood Library The Redwood Library & Athenæum announces the opening of its winter exhibition Russell Lee: A Documentarian’s Personal Kodachromes, a gathering of 67 rare color prints of Lee’s private photographs from the only and most complete set held anywhere in the world now belonging to the Redwood. Specially digitized and printed by Lee’s […]

It’s Newport County Days again and all Newport County residents and Naval Station Newport personnel receive free admission to the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24.    Christmas at the Newport Mansions begins Saturday, November 23rd and continues through January 1, 2020. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas […]

Source: Save The Bay Save The Bay will hold a festive Opening Reception for its annual Artists for The Bay Show & Sale on Thursday, December 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. Creative and artisan works by dozens of local artists, sculptors and jewelers will be on display and for sale at the organization’s Bay Center headquarters in Providence. […]

Aquidneck Community Table has partnered with the Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center to bring the exciting new film narrated by Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi, The Magic Beneath Us, to Newport this Wednesday evening, November 20.  The film takes viewers on a visual journey through the magical world of fungi with the help of mycologist […]

Salve Regina University’s dance program will present two uniquely different performances for the public next week at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. The events, both directed by associate professor Lindsay Guarino with faculty member Melody Gamba, include “Expressions for Empowerment” on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., and “Fall Preview: Works in Progress” on […]

Save The Bay launches the 2019-2020 winter season of its very popular 2-hour Newport Seal & Lighthouse Tour this weekend.  The first tour leaves from Bowen’s Wharf Ferry Landing on Saturday, November 16th at 1 pm. Visitors will hear from expert guides and view the seals on Citing Rock off Rose Island. The tour includes […]

Source: Salve Today Salve Regina’s theater program will present Rick Elise’s award-winning play “Peter and the Starcatcher” in the Casino Theatre Nov. 14-17. Directed by Tom Gleadow, performances will be given at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and military […]

The 20thAnnual Harvest Festival at Greenvale Vineyards kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday, November 9th at 582 Wapping Road in Portsmouth, RI. This eighth-generation family vineyard brings its passion, quality, and spirit to this annual event. This family fun festival will feature music, tractor rides, face painting, games, delicious wines and small food samplings […]

Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark is back on Thursday, November 14 from 5 – 8 pm. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Art After Dark is supported by BankNewport and Matouk as well as donations to the Museum’s Annual Fund.This month, Newport […]

The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff is in its 18th season, with a cast of Island Moving Company dancers, guest artists, and children from studios throughout Rhode Island. Performances at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, begin on Wednesday, November 27th and conclude, after 16 shows, on Friday, December 6th. Tickets range from $60 to $195 […]

The Newport Art Museum and Newport Health Equity Zone announced today that they will host an upcoming Artist Talk & Community Conversation on Thursday, November 21 at 6 pm. The event will begin with an artist talk with Lindsay Morris & Zoe Perry-Wood, two exhibiting artists from the Museum’s current exhibition, “Forever Young: Representations of Childhood and Adolescence” followed by a Community […]

Love film? Looking for a free family-friendly event? Newport Art Museum is serving up something to fulfill your needs this month. The Newport Art Museum announced today that they are “pleased to partner with the Providence Children’s Film Festival (PCFF) to bring inspiring, engaging, and thought-provoking films for all ages to our community”.  Hundreds of films are submitted […]

Jamestown Arts Center announced today that they are thrilled to announce the continuation of their partnership with the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs with the eighth annual presentation of two Shakespeare plays. This season the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs presents Macbeth directed by Eddie DeHais and The Tempest directed by Aileen McGroddy Macbeth directed by Eddie […]

Newport’s Arts and Cultural Alliance’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues at Salvation Café on Wednesday, November 13th from 6-8pm at the Post & Beam room at 140 Broadway in Newport.  The Alliance’s guest will be Janaya Kizzie, Rhode Island Arts and Culture Research Fellow. The fellowship’s purpose is to deepen public appreciation for the contributions of artists, writers, […]

The Newport Historical Society is inviting the public to join them for a talk with author Christian McBurney on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Newport Historical Society, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, at 5:30pm. Christian McBurney will speak for the first time about his newly-released book, Untold Stories from World War II Rhode Island.  He […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced that tickets are now available for Christmas at the Newport Mansions, a spectacular holiday celebration for the whole family.  Beginning November 23rd,guests can tour some of the seaside city’s most iconic and historic mansions including The Elms, The Breakers and Marble House and enjoy stunning Christmas decorations, live […]

When Robert Eggers made his directorial debut in 2015 with one of the best horror films of the decade, it was clear that he had a unique talent for crafting atmosphere. With its combination of dedicated production design, heavily researched colonial-era dialogue, and gripping performances, The Witch was a fully realized Puritan nightmare, each frame […]

Exciting Glamour! ▪ Religious History! ▪ Halloween Fun with Cars! Plus, Scary Stuff! This week has it all! ▪ Tonight, join Julie Satow, author and journalist, who explores the glamour on the surface and strife behind the scenes of New York’s Plaza Hotel. Tickets: $10 (Members); $15.00 (General Public). She’ll be at Rosecliff for her 6:00 […]

COMMON FENCE MUSIC has announced that it will present its 3RD ANNUAL FALL MOON FESTIVAL on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6:45pm to Common Fence Music members, 7pm to non-members. Tickets to the show are $32 in advance, $35 at the door, $30 for CFM members, and $15 for students (college […]

The stories behind the scenes of a hotel that set the standard for luxury will be the subject of an author talk on Thursday, October 24, at 6 p.m. at Rosecliff, according to a press release from The Preservation Society of Newport County. Award-winning author and journalist Julie Satow will discuss her book “The Plaza: […]

Autumn is here and between apple picking and spending time with loved ones, Newport Gallery Organization invites you to make some time to experience Newport’s vibrant art scene during their November Newport Gallery Night. “Our 26 member galleries, museums, and cultural institutions will be open for self-guided tours, and showcasing the new works of some […]

The Alliance Française de Newport will sponsor the only area showing of “Le Brio” (eloquence, panache, brilliance), a French language film with English subtitles, on November 12th at 7:30 pm at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. While the movie will be open to the public, high school and college language students will be admitted […]

The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announces dance performance with Ali Kenner Brodsky & Co Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm. This works-in-progress presentation of MoMents of Nice will include several vignettes from AKB & Co.’s latest evening-length work which will premiere April 30 – May 1 at JAC. This piece has been in creation for the […]

There is plenty for guests and visitors to do this weekend!   Cars! Coffee! Seafood! Live Music! Running! Begin Saturday morning (8-10 am) at The Elms with an amazing CARS & COFFEE event, sponsored by the Audrain Auto Museum and the Preservation Society of Newport County. At 11 am, head over to the harbor for the […]

Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant continues their 2019 Season of comedies with Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti, directed by Daniel Lee White. This lightning-fast French comedy centers on a bachelor juggling three stewardess girlfriends  – until all three ladies land on his doorstep at the same time. Bachelor Bernard (played on alternate dates by Austin Venditelli and Joshua Fogerty) has everything in perfect order […]

Join the Newport Historical Society for a talk with Prof. Katherine Hermes, PhD and Prof. Alexandra Marvel, JD about the identity and transformation of Scipio Twoshoes on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Newport Historical Society, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI. Born to a Wangunk mother and an African father, Scipio Twoshoes […]

Our visitors and guests will have two wonderful events to choose from this weekend.  The ROGUE ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL begins tonight and continues through Monday, October 14th.  Check listings below for details.  One of Newport’s best autumn outdoor events – BROADWAY STREET FAIR – opens at noon on Saturday, October 12th.  There will be food, […]

newportFILM announced today a new program to provide support and mentorship to documentary cinematographers. The newportFILM lab, developed in consultation with Sean Flynn, Co-Founder and Program Director at Points North Institute, will host seven emerging filmmakers for a weekend long retreat October 18th – 20th offering master classes on cinematography. Shana Hagan (Director of Photography, The Kingmaker, Generation […]

Trinity Church‘s Annual Pumpkin Patch will open their 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch to the public on Friday, October 18th. This year’s pumpkin patch will be open from October 18th – 31st, hours will be 12 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 6 pm on weekends Visitors are invited to stop by the […]

The Newport Art Museum will host a Museum Art Excursion to Boston, MA on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Guests will depart the Newport Art Museum on a coach bus at 8:30 am to visit the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College as well as the Harvard Art Museums and return at approximately 6 pm. Tickets are $150, or $130 for Newport Art Museum […]

Just a few weeks after a successful Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, the Preservation Society of Newport County announced today next year’s dates (September 17 – 20, 2020) and that tickets for the 2020 Festival are available at 2019 prices now through Christmas. The Marble House lawn will once again be the spectacular setting […]

The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) has announced that they will host their Autumn Arts Open House on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This is a FREE family friendly event for all ages. Learn about the JAC’s Arts Education, Meet JAC Instructors and staff, tour their studios, watch demos and make something! […]

Sail Newport has announced that they will host a lecture on the polar wilderness through the eyes of several Newporters who traveled to the Southern Hemisphere.  The event is scheduled from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 17th. Susan Daly will present stories and spectacular imagery from Patagonia and South Georgia. Daly also […]

Modern-day preservationists from around the world and the U.S. will address the important work of safeguarding historic structures and objects, even when they shine light on a problematic past, at Salve Regina University’s 19th Conference on Cultural and Historic Preservation – Preservation and Memory – October 18-19, 2019. The conference welcomes nearly two dozen preservation […]

The next Centennial Speaker Series at Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport will feature Michelle Carnevale, grant program director for 11th Hour Racing, on Wednesday, October 9th at 6 pm. Carnevale leads the organization’s ocean health grant-making and will be speaking about the grant program and the organization’s work to support innovative and local solutions to […]

The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming new singers to join their next six-week program called “Celebrating the Season”. It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! Classes begin the week of November 4.  Session 2 “Celebrating the Season” will feature music about the holidays in a […]

The Redwood Library & Athenæum announced today that they will kick off their first John J. Slocum Jr Memorial Lecture with humorist, Christopher Buckley. His presentation, “My Old Man and The Sea” is a son’s memoir of sailing adventures with the late William F. Buckley, Jr. and will be held:  Friday, 25th October 2019 at […]

Columbus Day Sidewalk Sales Friday, October 11th, through Monday October 14th, 10 am – 5pm. (Sunday October 13th 12pm-5pm).   Forget the mall, shop small! New shops, new looks…how about some new fragrances or fashions for you, your home or boat? Over 20 locally owned boutiques and galleries to navigate as they offer special pricing on end-of-season merchandise to […]

Newport’s Arts and Cultural Alliance’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, opens its season at Salvation Café on Wednesday, October 16th from 6-8pm at the Post & Beam room at 140 Broadway in Newport.  The Alliance’s guest will be Dr. Erik Greenberg, the new Director of Museums for the Newport Restoration Foundation.  Greenberg is a public historian and museum professional. He was the […]

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this first weekend of October, enjoy! Friday, October 4th Things To Do Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week 2019Fall Festival Weekend at Salve Regina University3:30 pm – Teens: Silent Book Club at Newport Public Library4 pm to 8 pm – Wally’s Hot Dog Cart at […]

The Audrain Automobile Museum (222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport) is presenting its inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week, beginning today (Thursday, October 3) through Sunday, October 6th. Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week 2019 will be the first of an annual event which aims to enliven the story of the automobile and its racing history in the […]

Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark is back on Thursday, October 10th and this month Newport Art Museum is inviting the young and young at heart to the galleries for a good old fashioned Game Night! Guests are invited to play Clue in the Museum’s Library (obviously), learn to play Chess, use their vocabulary and wordsmithing skills in Boggle and Bananagrams, or join in a […]

Treat your family to traditional games and entertainment this weekend at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 45th Annual Harvest Fair, October 5th & 6th. You can challenge your friends to a sack race, go for a hay ride, peruse craft vendors, enjoy an all-day lineup of live music, and more. Norman Bird Sanctuary is looking for volunteers […]

As the seasons change, anticipation is in the air at our member galleries, museums and cultural institutions as we approach October Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, October 10th from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  This is the last chance this season to experience our popular FREE Guided Walking Art Tours. These informational tours showcasing new […]

Join the Newport Historical Society for a talk by author John Rees titled “They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783,” on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 5:30pm at the Newport Historical Society, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI. African Americans, free and enslaved, served from the first action at Lexington to […]

Two very interesting lectures will be offered today.   Sadly, both are scheduled for the same time!   Alas, choose one to attend and send your partner to the other,  then get together over dinner and perhaps an adult beverage to compare notes.  The Museum of Newport Irish History (648 Thames Street, Newport) is offering a fascinating […]

Damian Costello, an international expert on the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk and the author of “Black Elk: Colonialism and Lakota Catholicism,” will present the Atwood Lecture at Salve Regina University on Thursday, Sept. 26. Free and open to the public, Costello’s lecture, “When the World Falls Apart: Nicholas Black Elk, Sainthood, and […]

Gardeners, bakers, and chefs are invited to enter the Home & Garden Competition at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 45th Annual Harvest Fair on October 5th and 6th. You’ll join other local cooks and gardeners in a lighthearted competition to show off your gardening and cooking prowess and win the coveted blue ribbon. This year’s competition features […]

There is so much for our guests and visitors to do and see this coming week, beginning with the opening of the 2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Marble House, Rosecliff, and The Elms. This event runs daily through Sunday, September 22nd.  The Vietnam Memorial “Moving Wall,” an approximately half-size 243-foot-long traveling replica […]

The Newport International Boat Show begins today (September 12), covering over 13 acres of Newport waterfront, and runs through Sunday, September 15th. Hundreds of boats, nautical gear, sailing excursions, the Newport Wooden Boat Show, and more are all part of this big waterside event. Info: newportboatshow.com The International Tennis Hall of Fame (194 Bellevue Avenue, […]

The Jamestown Arts Center has announced the following exhibition opening. The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announces Beyond the Canvas curated painting exhibition opening Thursday, September 19th at 6pm. Curated by Karen Conway + Brooke Erin Goldstein featuring Artists: David Barnes, Thomas Crouch, Bob Dilworth, Arghavan Khosravi, Luke Randall, Hannah Stahl, Yann Weiner and Coral Woodbury. […]

We have a couple great fun activities this week with something for everyone.  The annual SECRET GARDEN TOURS begin Friday, September 6th through Sunday the 8th. If you want to see some of the finest private gardens in Newport, get your ticket and enjoy. 10 am – 5 pm. Event is rain or shine. Tickets […]

Newport Art Museum has announced the following in regards to their next Art After Dark; Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark is back on Thursday, September 12 from 5 – 8 pm. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Art After Dark is […]