Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 19, 04:00 AM until December 20, 01:00 AM Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly […]
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Middletown names winners of sixth annual Holiday Card Art Contest
The Town of Middletown has announced the winners of its sixth annual Holiday Card Art Contest, selecting four designs that will grace the community’s official holiday cards this season. Two Gaudet Middle School students — sixth grader Hawkin Powers and eighth grader Ella Cochran — along with adults Elizabeth Brassard and Vanessa Ellerman were recognized […]
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Newport Classical names Oliver Inteeworn as new executive director
Newport Classical has appointed Oliver Inteeworn as its new executive director, the organization announced Wednesday Inteeworn, who brings 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit performing arts sector, will begin the role Jan. 5, 2026. He succeeds Gillian Fox, who served as executive director from 2020 to 2025, and interim director Eric Gershman. Most […]
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Christine Baranski narrates `A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new `The Gilded Age’ season
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Christine Baranski was in the playground outside St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, New York, about three years ago when she came across Matthew Guard, artistic director of the Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble. “I love choral music,” she told him. An Emmy- and Tony-Award winning actor, Baranski went on […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 16
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Sun & Tide Information […]
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Newport embraced Jim Belushi as he celebrated ‘Home For The Holidays’ at The JPT
Let it be known that the Holiday Season is now officially in full swing with the annual musical celebration that kicked off Friday night at The JPT Film & Event Center. Newport resident and Grammy nominee James Montgomery is Home For The Holidays and invited his dear friend and world-renowned actor, musician, comedian, and farmer […]
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newportFILM to host Wild Solstice celebration featuring short documentaries, live music
newportFILM will bring together live music and short documentary films for Wild Solstice, a midwinter gathering at the Jane Pickens Theater on Dec. 21. The event, which begins at 4 p.m., features a performance by Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Todd Hannigan followed by five short documentaries exploring themes of resilience and connection to nature. Two […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 12-14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weekend Weather Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West […]
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St. Columba’s Chapel to host organ concert Jan. 11
St. Columba’s Chapel will present organist Diana Mukusheva in her first concert at the historic church on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. Mukusheva joined St. Columba’s in August as organist and choir director. The concert will feature works by J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne. Mukusheva’s musical journey began at age 6 when […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 11
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 11, 10:00 AM EST until December 12, 10:00 AM EST Special Weather Statement Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, […]
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“Finding Perspective”: New photographic book celebrates Bull Bay, Jamaica and the power of purpose driven art
A new community-driven photography book, Finding Perspective: A Photographic Exploration of Jamaica, will debut this Saturday at House of Waves on Broadway. The project, created in partnership with Surfers With A Purpose (SWAP) Foundation and Freedom Skatepark in Bull Bay, Jamaica, tells a story far larger than its pages. It is a celebration of youth, […]
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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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Newport Classical adds violinist Rachel Barton Pine to spring lineup at Rosecliff
Newport Classical has announced a new addition to its spring season, with acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine and pianist Matthew Hagle performing at Rosecliff Mansion on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The concert marks Pine’s Newport debut. The program will feature Brahms’ Sonata No. 5 in E-flat major, Amanda Maier’s Sonata in B minor, […]
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Raul Malo, Mavericks frontman who played sold-out Newport show in 2024, dead at 60
Raul Malo, the Grammy Award-winning frontman of The Mavericks, whose arresting voice captivated a sold-out crowd at the Jane Pickens Theater in March 2024, has died. He was 60. The band announced his death on Tuesday morning, confirming that Malo passed away on December 8, 2025, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer that […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events today in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tuesday night: A chance of snow showers before 10 p.m., then a […]
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Newport Recreation announces winter programs, holiday events at The Hut
Newport Recreation has a packed schedule of holiday events and winter programming lined up at the Martin Recreation Center — better known as The Hut. The festivities begin Sunday, Dec. 14, when Santa Claus stops by from 10 a.m. to noon for a free, family-friendly visit. Kids can meet Santa and snap photos in a […]
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Five Salve Regina students land coveted Siemens internships after nationwide competition
Five Salve Regina University students have secured spots in the prestigious Siemens Financial Leadership Development Program, beating out thousands of applicants from across the country for summer 2026 internships. Juniors Ashtyn Bringardner, Anna Grace Hjerpe, Djeana Timas, Gabriel Victoria and Ben Wakefield will participate in the 12-week paid program running from May through August. The […]
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Omen hosting holiday toy and food drive at Newport Skatepark on Dec. 14
A major community event combining a toy and food drive, live music, and skateboarding will take place Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Newport Skatepark on John H. Chaffee Blvd. Omen’s Holiday Toy & Food Drive and Bowl Bash runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. Organizers are […]
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Fueling a Female Movement: This dynamic nonprofit advocates for women, girls, and families
The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island was founded 25 years ago by the late Simone P. Joyaux, a globally respected fundraising mentor and social justice advocate. In 2000, the Rhode Island Foundation partnered with Joyaux to launch the organization with a clear mission: close the opportunity and equity gaps facing women and girls. Today, WFRI […]
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Navy Band Northeast to perform holiday concert in Portsmouth
Navy Band Northeast will perform a free holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. at Pennfield School. The concert features Rhode Island Sound, the band’s popular music group comprised of a vocalist, horn and rhythm section. The ensemble is known for its Top 40 renditions as well as performances in the styles of […]
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newportFILM to screen Tribeca-winning documentary ‘Natchez’ at Rosecliff with raffle reception
newportFILM will host a screening of “Natchez,” winner of the 2025 Tribeca Festival Award for Best Documentary Feature, at Rosecliff on Thursday, Dec. 11. The evening combines documentary film, a post-screening panel discussion and the organization’s annual raffle reception, which includes a chance to win a New York City weekend getaway to see the Tony […]
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55th Annual Bowen’s Wharf tree lighting set for Saturday
The 55th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing twinkling lights, fragrant wintergreens, and a massive Christmas tree to the historic waterfront. Admission is free for the event, which features a full afternoon of live music, shopping, and dining, culminating in the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Festivities begin […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 5-7
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, December 5 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Jury at 8 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe: […]
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Newport Marriott unveils 16-foot gingerbread lighthouse, one of the largest in New England
The Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa has unveiled what it says is Newport’s largest gingerbread house, featuring a 16-foot working lighthouse that ranks among the biggest gingerbread displays in New England. The holiday centerpiece, which includes a seven-foot keeper’s house alongside the towering lighthouse, took more than 100 hours to bake, build and decorate. The […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 4
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Newport. Things To Do All Day: Holidays at the Newport Mansions 1:30 p.m.: YANA Newport to host free expungement clinic at YANA Clubhouse 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Newport Nutcracker Ballet at Rosecliff 4 p.m.: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point […]
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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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Newport Art Museum announces 98th winter speaker series
The Newport Art Museum announced Wednesday that season subscriptions are now on sale for the 2026 winter speaker series, marking the 98th year of the beloved community tradition. The series kicks off Jan. 24 with Nick Benson, a third-generation master stone carver and owner of The John Stevens Shop. Benson will explore the tension between […]
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True North Theatre to perform ‘An Iliad’ at Jamestown Arts Center
True North Theatre Company will bring its production of “An Iliad” to Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering a modern retelling of Homer’s ancient epic that connects the battles of Troy to present-day conflicts. The performance runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the arts center, 18 Valley St. Tickets are $15 and […]
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Newport Restaurant Group to host holiday events at Mooring, Boat House
Newport Restaurant Group will host two holiday events at its Rhode Island restaurants this month, including a toy drive in Tiverton and a breakfast with Santa in Newport. The Boat House in Tiverton will partner with the Tiverton Police Department for Operation: Blue Santa, the department’s annual holiday toy drive, on Thursday, Dec. 11, from […]
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Dervish to perform at JPT Film & Event Center in March
Irish traditional music group Dervish will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. Spectacle Live is presenting the concert. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Spectacle Live members can access a presale beginning Thursday, Dec. 4, […]
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Santa set to tour Newport County neighborhoods with first responder escorts
Santa Claus is coming to town — and local firefighters, police and volunteers across Newport County will help make sure he gets there. Portsmouth, Jamestown, Newport, and Middletown are gearing up to escort Santa through area neighborhoods throughout December, bringing candy canes, holiday cheer, and a chance for children to catch a glimpse of the […]
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Irish museum to host ‘pop up consulate’ Wednesday
The Consul General of Ireland in Boston and her staff will hold a “pop up consulate” at the Museum of Newport Irish History’s Interpretive Center on Wednesday. Consul General Síghle FitzGerald (pronounced “Sheila”) and her team will be available from noon to 3 p.m. at 648 Thames St. for the open-house-style event. Members of the […]
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Rhode Island releases 2025 holiday ornament honoring nation’s first integrated regiment
A new commemorative holiday ornament honoring soldiers from the nation’s first integrated military regiment is now available from Rhode Island’s semiquincentennial commission. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, who chairs the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission, announced Friday the release of the 2025 limited-edition ornament featuring the First Rhode Island Regiment. The ornament depicts six […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host wine dinner featuring Belcourt Mansion tales
Sakonnet Vineyard will pair five wines with a three-course meal and stories from one of Newport’s Gilded Age landmarks at a dinner Thursday evening. The Bubbles & Belcourt event begins at 5 p.m. and features dishes prepared by Chef Andrew Bonamassa of Bar & Board in Newport. David Bettencourt, general manager of Belcourt Mansion, will […]
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Tiverton library to screen 1927 silent film ‘It’ with live piano accompaniment
The Tiverton Public Library will host a screening of the 1927 silent film “It” starring Clara Bow on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m., featuring live musical accompaniment by pianist Richard Hughes. The free event is open to the public and will include movie snacks. “It” tells the story of Betty Lou, a shopgirl played […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to kick off holiday season with Santa visit, tree lighting Sunday
Sakonnet Vineyard will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to New England’s oldest vineyard on Sunday as part of a holiday kickoff celebration. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and includes complimentary photos with Santa, cookie decorating, mulled wine, and hot chocolate. A tree lighting will cap off the afternoon. Guests are encouraged to […]
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How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
Thomas Tweed, University of Notre Dame Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to share food on Thanksgiving. At this polarizing moment, anything that promises to bring Americans together warrants our attention. But as a historian of religion, I feel obliged to recount how popular interpretations of Thanksgiving also have pulled us apart. Communal […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 27-30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, November 27 Things To Do 8:30 a.m.: Newport County YMCA 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run at Newport YMCA 11 a.m.: Thanksgiving Day Meal at Seamen’s Church Institute […]
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Jamestown Arts Center hosts Holiday Arts Market Dec. 5-6
The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its ninth annual Holiday Arts Market next month, featuring work from more than 20 local artists and artisans. The market runs Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can browse ceramics, prints, paintings, jewelry, […]
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Jamestown Chamber announces holiday events, including Santa’s boat arrival
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced its lineup of holiday events for 2025, featuring a red ticket promotion, holiday stroll and visits with Santa. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, participating retailers and restaurants will distribute a red ticket for every $50 spent in Jamestown Village. At restaurants, red tickets are awarded for gift card purchases […]
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Salve dance program to present jazz lounge experience at Ochre Court
Jazz dance and music lovers are invited to “Take the Risk,” a jazz lounge experience at Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Presented by the Salve dance program, the one-night-only performance celebrates improvisation and authenticity, where dancers and musicians react and respond in the moment. The production is a collaboration between Salve […]
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Jamestown Arts Center announces Members’ Show awards; Molly Dickinson wins Best in Show
Molly Dickinson has been awarded Best in Show at the Jamestown Arts Center Members’ Show for her painting “Windfall (Primal Places),” an acrylic and oil work on birch panel. Judge Michael Rose, gallery manager at the Providence Art Club and founder of New England Art News, selected Dickinson’s piece from submissions by 150 artists. “It’s […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 21-23
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 21 Things To Do 4 p.m.: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers 4 p.m.: Holiday Lantern Walking Tour at Museum of Newport History 6:30 p.m.: Hell’s Kitchen Dinner Experience […]
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National Park Service launches ‘All-American Road Trip’ with Newport events
The National Park Service has launched the All-American Road Trip, an America 250 initiative inviting the public to retrace the historic 1781 Allied march to Yorktown that secured American independence, with major events planned in Newport. The announcement by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail coincides with the premiere of Ken Burns’ six-part PBS […]
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Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week wins international motoring award
Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has been named Motoring Event of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards, the organization announced Monday. The award, presented by Lockton in London, is one of the collector-car world’s most prestigious global honors. Audrain joins previous winners including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and International St […]
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Newport Mansions to launch holiday celebrations Nov. 21
Four historic Newport mansions will open their doors to holiday celebrations beginning Nov. 21, featuring elaborate seasonal decorations and an illuminated outdoor light display at The Breakers. The Preservation Society of Newport County will present Holidays at the Newport Mansions at The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Chateau-sur-Mer, according to a news release issued […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform winter concert series Dec. 6-7
The Newport String Project will present the second weekend of its Newport County Concert Series with performances on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, featuring the Newport String Quartet. The Saturday concert will be held at 2 p.m. at Four Corners Arts Center, 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. The Sunday performance will take place at […]
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Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo for 2025 season
Roger Williams Park Zoo will illuminate 40 acres with millions of twinkling bulbs when the Holiday Lights Spectacular returns Nov. 28 for its annual run through Jan. 4, 2026. The event, presented by Rhode Island Energy, will run nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m., except Dec. 24 and 25. Visitors can stroll glowing pathways featuring festive […]
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Critically acclaimed ‘Love+War’ cinematographer, Thorsten Thielow, on making the film
A capacity crowd packed the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) for the newportFILM exclusive screening of “Love+War,” the National Geographic documentary chronicling Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario’s extraordinary work amidst the world’s war-torn zones. Newport film fans were offered a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on the making of the documentary by hearing from the cinematographer Thorsten Thielow […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 14-16
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 14 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 1 p.m.: Dahlia Workshop at Maher Garden Center 2 p.m.: Film Series – Holiday […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary announces Holiday Shop & Stroll and Winter Bonfire events
West Place Animal Sanctuary will host its final public visitors weekend of the year and debut a new winter event series in the coming weeks. The Tiverton-based farm animal sanctuary will welcome visitors for its Holiday Shop & Stroll on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29. The event has become a tradition on the […]
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Newport Historical Society to launch holiday market at Colony House
The Newport Historical Society will debut a holiday market at the Colony House on Friday, opening a new seasonal shopping destination in one of the city’s most historic buildings. The market will run through Dec. 31, operating Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday until 6 p.m. “The Holiday […]
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Salve Regina University to present REDUX dance concert at Casino Theatre
Salve Regina University’s Dance Program will present REDUX, an evening of innovative and reimagined choreography, Nov. 20-22 at the historic Casino Theatre. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21; and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. REDUX, meaning “to revive” or “to bring back,” celebrates dance as an ever-evolving […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History to host lecture on artist Helen Hooker O’Malley
The Museum of Newport Irish History will present a lecture on the artistic legacy of Helen Hooker O’Malley on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Cormac K.H. O’Malley, a retired international corporate lawyer, will speak about his mother’s work in “The Artistic Legacy of Helen Hooker O’Malley (1905-1993): Capturing Ireland […]
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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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Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island
There are roughly 17.5 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 35%.Stacker compiled a list of […]
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Lil Rhody Laff Riot returns in March with Mulaney, Handler, and powerhouse lineup
Jon Mulaney. Chelsea Handler. Jay Pharoah. Marc Maron. These are some powerhouse names in comedy, and they’ll all be landing in Rhode Island in March 2026 for year two of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot. “We tried this last year because we’d seen such a comedy boom coming out of Covid,” said Dan Schwartz, general […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 7-9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 7 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 8:30 a.m.: The Newport Symposium: The French Influence in Newport at Marble House 7:30 […]
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Newport Art Museum’s new director to speak at networking event
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County will welcome Harry Philbrick, the new executive director of the Newport Art Museum, at its monthly networking event Nov. 19. Arts Around the Fire will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. West. The free event is open to the public […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock 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 […]
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Songs from Newport concert to feature Civil War-era through Gilded Age music at Rosecliff
The Preservation Society of Newport County will present “Songs from Newport,” a historical musical program spanning from the Civil War era through the Gilded Age, on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the ballroom of Rosecliff. The concert, led and narrated by Dr. Mark A. Stickney, founder of Historic Music of Newport, will feature soprano […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet celebrates 25 years of ‘The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff’
Newport Contemporary Ballet will mark the 25th anniversary of “The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff” with performances from Nov. 26 through Dec. 5 at the historic Gilded Age mansion. The production features a reimagined second act designed to capture Newport’s character as The City by the Sea. The performance takes place throughout Rosecliff’s halls, combining traditional […]
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Audrain Motor Week, Broad Arrow Auctions announce multi-year partnership
Audrain Concours Foundation and Audrain Motorsport announced a partnership Thursday with Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, establishing the collector car auction house as the exclusive auction partner for the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week and presenting sponsor of the Audrain Motorsport Veteran Car Tour through 2028. The agreement marks Broad Arrow Auctions’ only […]
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Choir School of Newport County to present candlelight Concert of Remembrance
The Choir School of Newport County will present a candlelight Concert of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at St. George’s School Chapel in Middletown. The free event will feature the Choir School of Newport County, St. George’s School Advanced Vocal Ensemble and members of Trinity Church Choir, Newport, along with orchestra and […]
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Holiday Bright Night returns to Tiverton Four Corners
Tiverton Four Corners will transform into a festive winter wonderland Dec. 5 as the historic village hosts its annual Holiday Bright Night from 4 to 7 p.m. The evening of holiday shopping will feature brightly lit streets lined with luminaries as visitors explore more than 30 galleries and shops offering special deals and holiday décor. […]
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Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site
By AMANDA SWINHART and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press EAST CORINTH, Vt. (AP) — For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hordes of “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie’s most famous scenes were filmed. With a population hovering just around 1,500, “Beetlejuice” mania has helped put East Corinth […]
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New York Times bestselling author Colin Woodard to discuss regional divisions at Salve Regina
New York Times bestselling author Colin Woodard will visit Salve Regina University on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as part of a national book tour promoting his latest work, “Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America.” The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the university. Registration is available online. Woodard serves as project director of Nationhood Lab, […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 31 Things To Do 2 p.m.: Film Series – Halloween Favorites at Newport Public Library 3 p.m.: Trick or Treat at The Hut at Aquidneck Park 6 p.m.: […]
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade to light up harbor Nov. 28
The 26th annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade will light up Newport Harbor on Friday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., continuing a holiday tradition that began more than two decades ago. The parade, founded by then-Harbormaster Jake Farrell, has found a permanent home at Newport Yacht Club, which is hosting the event for the community. “Since […]
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Salve Regina to stage immersive musical at Ochre Court
Salve Regina University will present an immersive production of the contemporary musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” Nov. 5-9 at Ochre Court, the Gilded Age mansion at the heart of the university’s campus. The show, which originally starred Josh Groban on Broadway, is based loosely on 70 pages of Leo Tolstoy’s “War […]
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Bobby Cowsill to perform at historic Belmont Chapel
Bobby Cowsill, a founding member of the iconic 1960s pop group the Cowsills, will perform at Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery for two intimate evenings in December. The performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at the chapel, located at 30 Warner Street in Newport. The Cowsills, who served as the real-life […]
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Three ski films coming to JPT Film & Event Center
Winter sports enthusiasts won’t have to wait for the first snowfall to get their fix this year. The JPT Film & Event Center will screen three ski-centric films over the next two weeks, bringing the slopes to Washington Square with a mix of extreme sports documentaries and classic cinema. The series features annual releases from […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 24-26
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 24 Things To Do 12:30 p.m.: Miantonomi Park Reforestation at Miantonomi Memorial Park 5 p.m.: Grimm’s Fairy Trails at Paradise Valley Park 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Halloween […]
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Woman-led organizations prepare Rhode Island for historic 2026
When Discover Newport extends an invitation, I rearrange my schedule to attend. Newport’s equivalent of a local tourism board (which was recently awarded several “Best of’ Awards)’s monthly, off-peak Marketing Meeting is a gathering I never miss. When the topic is both steeped in Rhode Island’s history and outlining and educating us on our state’s […]
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‘Six: The Musical’ reigns supreme at PPAC
“Six: The Musical” starts out strong and never lets up. The show – more a high-energy pop concert than a typical Broadway musical – focuses on the six wives of England’s notorious 16th century ruler, Henry VIII. It’s the latest Broadway offering at the Providence Performing Arts Center. “Six” opens with the curtains parting and […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host 5th annual Trunk-or-Treat at ‘Hallowine Day’ celebration
Sakonnet Vineyard will host its fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat event in partnership with the Little Compton Fire and Police departments during the vineyard’s “Hallowine Day” celebration Saturday, Oct. 25. The family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the vineyard, located at 162 West Main Road. The Trunk-or-Treat portion takes place from 5:30 to […]
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Teton Gravity Research brings ‘Pressure Drop’ ski film to Newport
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will have a chance to experience Teton Gravity Research’s latest film when “Pressure Drop” screens at the Jane Pickens Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The screening marks the 30th anniversary of Teton Gravity Research, which was founded in 1995 by Steve Jones, Todd Jones and Dirk Collins using […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust launches 11th annual student art and writing contest
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust is accepting entries for its 11th annual Art & Writing Contest, inviting students to capture their favorite island landscapes through creative expression. The contest, sponsored by Sixteen On Center, challenges students to reflect on their favorite Aquidneck Island vista and its relationship with the changing environment. Students can submit artwork, […]
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Alan Doyle to perform at JPT Film & Event Center in April
Spectacle Live will present Alan Doyle with special guests Bandits on the Run on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at The JPT Film & Event Center. Doyle, a 14-time JUNO Award nominee and former member of acclaimed folk-pop group Great Big Sea, is touring in support of his fourth full-length solo studio album and […]
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Ringling Bros. circus returns to Providence in May 2026
The circus is coming back to town. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Tuesday that “The Greatest Show On Earth” will return to Providence for six performances at Amica Mutual Pavilion from May 29-31, 2026. Tickets are now on sale for the reimagined production, which promises a high-energy, music-driven experience featuring 65 world-class performers […]
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Counties with the most pre-war homes in Rhode Island
Pre-war homes—those built before 1939—are architectural gems. They are sturdy, charming, and often what people are referring to when they look at the prevalent colorless, linear designs of today and lament “they just don’t make them like they used to.” In some ways, that’s a good thing. Pre-war homes often contained materials we know to […]
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Rail Explorers celebrates one-millionth rider with lesson in aging well
On Friday, October 17, a simple, joy-filled celebration took place in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, as Rail Explorers marked its one-millionth ride. This achievement represents more than a milestone–it reflects how we can still find wonder in new experiences, the beauty of nature, and the shared happiness that comes from doing something together in the open […]
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New PBS docuseries ‘Ocean State’ explores Rhode Island’s marine wonders
Rhode Island’s coastal waters are getting the nature documentary treatment they deserve. Ocean State Media and The Nature Conservancy announced Friday that filming has begun on “Ocean State,” a four-part PBS docuseries showcasing the remarkable marine ecosystems off Rhode Island’s coast, with special attention to the biodiversity hotspot surrounding Block Island. The series, produced by […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to screen rare David Lynch short films Oct. 29
The Jamestown Arts Center will present a collection of rarely shown short films by director David Lynch on Wednesday, Oct. 29, offering audiences a chance to experience the filmmaker’s early experimental work on the big screen. Doors open at 6 p.m., with screenings beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission. The event […]
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JPT Film & Event Center honors Robert Redford with eight-film retrospective
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is launching a film series this month honoring the late Robert Redford, showcasing eight of the actor and filmmaker’s most celebrated works over the coming months. Redford died Sept. 16 at age 89. “Remembering Robert Redford” kicks off Sunday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. with a screening of […]
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Best-selling author, classic rom-com highlight The JPT’s fall storytelling series
The JPT Film & Event Center will celebrate storytelling this fall with a series of special events featuring a best-selling author, a classic romantic comedy and a documentary about book bans. Best-selling fantasy author Carissa Broadbent will appear at the theater Oct. 20 for a book signing and discussion hosted by Charter Books. The Providence-based […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 17-19
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 17 Things To Do 8 a.m.: 2025 DF95 National Championship at Fort Adams State Park 10 a.m.: Class of 2026 T-Shirt Sale at Rogers High School 11 a.m.: […]
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34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns this weekend
The 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, offering two days of fresh seafood, live music and coastal celebration on Newport’s historic waterfront. The festival, named one of Coastal Living Magazine’s “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days with free admission. Attendees can […]
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Historian to discuss Irish American identity shifts at Museum of Newport Irish History
The Museum of Newport Irish History will present the second talk of its 24th Annual Lecture Series on Monday, featuring historian Dr. Timothy J. Meagher discussing the transformation of Irish American identity across four decades. Meagher, retired professor of history and archivist at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., will deliver “Irish American Identity in Transition: […]
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Newport to host pop-opera gala benefiting mental health awareness
Rising pop artist Krystofer Maison will bring his touring production “The Glitter Ball: Gilded Edition” to Provence sur Mer on Thursday, Oct. 23, for an evening blending pop and opera performances with mental health advocacy. The event, running from 7 to 10 p.m., will feature Maison alongside opera singer and drag performer Creatine Price, a […]
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Tickets on sale for Halloween, holiday events at Newport Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced tickets are now on sale for its annual Halloween and holiday celebrations at the Newport Mansions. Trick or treat at The Breakers Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, with admission in two sessions each evening at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. […]
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Letter to the Editor: In defense of live entertainment
This isn’t to add commentary to an already overflowing conversation about the ethics of TikTok. This isn’t to say that electronic media is evil, certainly not when I am using modern technology to write this all down. This isn’t an admonishment of the “brain rot” era that some say we live in. This isn’t commentary […]
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Jim Belushi to perform holiday concert at The JPT Film + Event Center
Actor, musician, and comedian Jim Belushi will bring his holiday show to The JPT Film + Event Center on Friday, Dec. 12, for a fundraising concert benefiting Newport’s Broadway Street Fair. “Home For The Holidays: Jim Belushi & Friends Live In Concert” will feature Belushi alongside an ensemble of musicians, including members of the Rolling […]