A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. You Might Also Like – 25 things to do in and around Newport: Oct. 16 – 20 Monday, October 16th 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Victoria and Abdul at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to […]
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40 things to do this weekend in and around Newport: Oct. 13 – 15
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings: Oct. 13 – 15 Friday, October 13th 11 am – Beginning Watercolors at Portsmouth Arts Guild 12 pm – Free Essential Oils Workshop at Thames Street Yoga 12 pm to 6 pm – […]
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Hispanic film festival will run at Salve from October 15 – 29
Five films produced from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries will be screened as part of the second annual Festival de Cine, an Hispanic film festival hosted by Salve Regina University Oct. 15-29. All films are open to the public and will be presented in the DiStefano Lecture Hall, located in the Antone Academic Center on […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Oct. 13 – 15
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –40 things to do this weekend in and around Newport: Oct. 13 – 15 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, October 13th Buskers: John Brazile at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & […]
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Bash & Pop rock The Met on October 12th
Along with being the bass player for alternative rock icons The Replacements, Tommy Stinson is also an accomplished songwriter. He’s had a solo career consisting of a couple albums and a stint with the power pop act Perfect during the ‘90s. Recently, Stimson resurrected another act from the ‘90s that he used to be in […]
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WhatsUp Interview: The Wailers – Coming to Park Theatre Friday
Bob Marley was one of the 20th century’s most iconic figures. His music and his Rastafarian ideals connected with people on every continent. Over 35 years since his untimely death from brain cancer, his original band, The Wailers, continue to play to large audiences worldwide. They’ll be making a stop at Cranston’s Park Theatre this […]
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New art exhibit brings ocean sciences to Sail Newport
For the first time, a unique traveling art exhibit will make its way to the east coast of the United States, showcasing recent ocean science discoveries that shed new light on our oceans. Sail Newport’s new facility hosts the “Artist at Sea” exhibit from the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) highlighting the work of ten artists […]
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Author Christina Sharpe to present Atwood Lecture at Salve on October 12th
Christina Sharpe, author of “In the Wake: On Blackness and Being, will discuss her book when she presents the Atwood Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s Bazarsky Lecture Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. In her book, Sharpe, a professor of English at Tufts University, […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Jazz Legend Chick Corea – Coming to The Vets Sunday
Award winning jazz pianist Chick Corea and renowned session drummer Steve Gadd are bringing their band to Providence Sunday for a special show kicking off the FirstWorks Artistic Icons 2017-18 season. The show at The Vets in Providence is a rare chance to see 22-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz legend Corea, who has performed with everyone from […]
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Live music, comedy and entertainment listings: Oct. 9 – 13
A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. Monday, October 9th 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Battle Of The Sexes at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7 pm & 9 pm – Rogue Island […]
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25+ things to do this week: Oct. 9 – 13
Here’s a look at what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, October 9th 10 am to 5 pm – Bowen’s Wharf Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale on Bowen’s Wharf 12 pm – “Return to Camelot – a Remembrance of the Kennedy wedding” at St. Mary’s Church 12 pm – Columbus Day Parade steps off […]
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Guide: Where to find pumpkin patches, apple picking and corn mazes in Newport County
As the season for costumes and candy creeps in, we Newporter’s are savoring the last bits of seaside sun, planning our favorite fall adventures, and picking out our favorite pumpkins for pumpkin carving contests. The What’sUpNewp Crew has harvested a list of the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides in Newport County. Now all you have to […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Oct. 6 – 8
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –35+ things to do this weekend in and around Newport: Oct. 6 – 9 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, October 6th Brick Alley Pub: Rogue Island Comedy Festival at 10 pmBuskers: Fiddlers Rock at 9 […]
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Newport Music Festival’s Sunday night takeovers at Classical 95.9 WCRI begin on October 8th
On October 8, Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela A. Pantos will host “WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival,” a one-hour show that airs on Classical 95.9 WCRI at 9 p.m. ET on Sundays. The program will feature pivotal music and artists from the festival’s illustrious history and will offer a sneak peek into what the 50th anniversary summer festival (July 4-22, 2018) […]
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Fortress of Nightmares returns to Fort Adams this month with new attractions
Fortress of Nightmares returns to Fort Adams this month for its thirteenth season in a row with new adventures and attractions. Fortress of Nightmares is the largest and last of the season fundraiser for the year that benefits the Fort Adams Trust. The haunted attraction features: “Tunnels of Terror, Mayhem in Three-D and Paranormal 360.” “Tunnels […]
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Podcast: A conversation with Doug Key, founder of Rogue Island Comedy Festival
“Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself – with a smile.” – J.B. Priestley There will be plenty of smiles later this week with the start of the annual Rogue Island Comedy Festival. Doug Key, the festival’s founder, and director joined me on AM 1540 WADK Newport on October 3rd to talk about the […]
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Newport Art Museum to present artist talk and book signing with Christopher W. Benson
The Newport Art Museum will host an Artist Talk & Book Signing with exhibiting artist Christopher W. Benson on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at 3 pm. The talk will take place in the Museum’s Cushing Building, where Benson’s exhibition, “Pictures & Windows: The Paintings of Christopher W. Benson from 1975 to 2017,” is currently on view. A book of […]
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Chuck Mosley brings the ‘Reintroduce Yourself World Tour’ to Providence on October 3rd
Chuck Mosley has always been a sort of creative enigma. He was the original lead singer of experimental hard rock act Faith No More during the ‘80s where he brought a mix of rapping and punk rock grit during a time where no one was attempting to do so. After he left, he was the […]
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Newport Music Festival’s 2017-18 Chamber Music Series kicks off on October 27th
The Newport Music Festival’s 2017-18 Chamber Music Series opens October 27 at the Newport Art Museum at 7 p.m. with a performance by the Euclid Quartet. The four-concert series begins in anticipation of the Newport Music Festival’s 50th-anniversary summer festival (July 4-22, 2018). The Chamber Music Series will feature award-winning guest artists and Newport Music Festival’s internationally renowned resident artists. On March 24 the series presents […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Oct. 2 – 6
A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. Monday, October 2nd 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Battle Of The Sexes at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7:30 pm – Columbus at Jane Pickens Theater9 pm – Yacht […]
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20+ things to do this week: Oct. 2 – 6
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, October 2nd 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Battle Of The Sexes at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, October 3rd 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Battle Of The Sexes at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – 4th Annual Meatball Challenge 2017 […]
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Rogue Island Comedy Festival features TJ Miller, sometimes known as the “Mucinex Man”
So how is it that someone can go from earning a degree in psychology, to becoming the most famous ball of mucus on the planet? Well, that’s been comic TJ Miller’s journey, and it’s one that’s taking him to Newport’s Jane Pickens Theater on Sunday (October 8) as the headliner of this year’s Rogue Island […]
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20+ things to do this weekend: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Friday, September 29th 4 pm – Annual Pumpkin Regatta at Newport Shipyard 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Battle Of The Sexes at Jane Pickens Theater 4:30 pm – WWI Baseball at Cardines Field […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –20+ things to do this weekend: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 29 Bowen’s Wharf: Panoramic Steel Drum from 11 am to 2 pmBuskers: Shawn Reilly at 9 […]
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Gladstone Elementary fifth graders receive instruments from Festivals Foundation
Sevastien Emmanuel carefully lifts the violin out of its case, holds it to his ear, plucking the strings. Around him, other fifth graders at Cranston’s Gladstone Elementary School cradle trumpets, clarinets, flutes, and one cello. The look on their faces tells it all. In the background, clarinetist Ben Marcoux, Newport Jazz Assembly Band Leader, plays […]
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Newport Art Museum to present Newport String Project’s Season Opening Concert
Last year, the Newport Art Museum proudly hosted the Newport String Project’s Season Opening and Season Finale Concerts. The Museum is delighted to welcome them back again for their fifth season at the Season Opening Concert in the galleries of the historic N.A. Griswold House on Sunday, October 1, at2pm. Project directors and violinists, EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and Ealain McMullin promise […]
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The Alliance Francaise of Newport will present a Harp Concert on October 12th
The Alliance Française of Newport will present a Harp Concert of classical French music favorites featuring acclaimed area harpist, Arilyn Mitchell, on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at The Redwood Library. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. The Concert is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free for […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Sept. 25 – 29
A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. Monday, September 25 5 pm – Menashe at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7:30 pm – Columbus at Jane Pickens Theater9 pm – Yacht Club Rejects at Midtown Oyster […]
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25+ things to do this weekend: Sept. 22 – 24
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this first weekend of fall. You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings: Sept. 22 – 24 Friday, September 22nd Island Moving Company’s Open For Dancing 2017 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 5 pm – Menashe at Jane Pickens Theater 7 pm […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Sept. 22 – 24
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –25+ things to do this weekend: Sept. 22 – 24 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 22 Buskers: Pat Cottrell at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom […]
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Newport Art Museum to present “Pictures & Windows: The Paintings of Christopher W. Benson from 1975 to 2017”
The Newport Art Museum has announced that they will present a retrospective of Christopher W. Benson’s work, on display September 29 – December 31, 2017 in the Museum’s Cushing Building located at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. The exhibition illustrates the evolution of Benson’s style over the course of his forty year career as a painter. Raised in […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: September 18 – 22
A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. Monday, September 18 4:45 pm – Maudie at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7:30 pm – Trip To Spain at Jane Pickens Theater9 pm […]
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25+ things to do this week: September 18 – 22
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, September 18th 4:45 pm – Maudie at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Alliance For A Livable Newport presents Town and Gown in Newport at O’Hare Academic Center 7:30 pm – Trip To Spain at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, September […]
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Poll: What are the top 3 things you want to see on stage at the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center?
As the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center prepares to open for its 150th anniversary in 2018 – we want to hear from you! World-class performances, speakers, educational programming, special events and more…what would you like to see on our stage? [socialpoll id=”2461394″] Want to tell us more? Broadway theater, world dance, jazz and classical, indie […]
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30+ things to do this weekend: September 15 – 17
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, September 15th 10 am to 6 pm – 47th Annual Newport International Boat Show at Newport Yachting Center 10 am to 6 pm – Hall of Fame ITA Grass Court Invitational at International Tennis Hall Of Fame 10 am to 8 pm – Newport […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: September 15 – 17
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –30+ things to do this weekend: September 15 – 17 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 15 Bowen’s Wharf: Panoramic View at 12 pm, Atwater Donnely at 4 pmBuskers: Mike Warner at 9 […]
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Podcast: A discussion with T.J. Miller, headliner of the 2017 Rogue Island Comedy Festival
How is it that someone can go from earning a degree in psychology, with a concentration in situation theory and social influence to being the voice of a talking ball of mucus in commercials for Mucinex? T.J. Miller, recognized among the top comics today and winner of a Critics’ Choice Award for his role in […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Chris Hillman – Byrds Founder Coming to Narrows Center September 23
A genuine country-rock icon is coming to the Narrows Center for the Arts next Saturday night, September 23rd. Chris Hillman, original bass player and later guitarist in the pioneering 60’s band The Byrds, will be performing along with his longtime touring partners Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson. He’ll arrive in town a day after the […]
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25 things to do this week: September 11 – 15
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, September 11th 11 am – Busking at Bowen’s Wharf 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, September 12th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater Wednesday, September 13th 10 am […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: September 11 – 15
A look at where to find live music, comedy, movies, karaoke and more this week. Monday, September 11 11 am – Busking at Bowen’s Wharf4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants […]
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Live music and entertainment listings (September 8 – 10)
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –20+ things to do this weekend (September 8 – 10) *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 8 Buskers: Grace Morrison at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom […]
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Wet Paint raises record-breaking $145,651 for Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum’s beloved art making event and fundraiser, Wet Paint, presented by Russell Morin Catering & Events and Newport Restaurant Group, wrapped up on Sunday, August 13 raising a grand total of $145,651 for the Museum’s exhibitions, outreach, education and historic preservation efforts and setting a new record for the event. On Saturday, 448 artists of all backgrounds, skill levels […]
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Stage takes shape at the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center
A major construction milestone was achieved at the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center with the construction of the expanded stage. Combining the historic architecture of the theater with state-of-the-art technology and features, the stage will accommodate all art forms and heralds a new era for live performance in Newport as a “world-class performing […]
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Podcast: Discussion with Brenda Nienhouse, Executive Director of the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center
Sparks fly as a welder works on the stage; construction workers dig where an elevator will take patrons to a second-floor lobby. As layers of facade are removed, treasures are found in what was and will be the Newport Opera House, a vibrant performing arts venue. Brenda Nienhouse is executive director of the Newport Opera House […]
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‘Busking @ Bowen’s’ will bring live music to Bowen’s Wharf in September and October
The Busking @ Bowen’s Fall Series will return for its third year at Bowen’s Wharf to welcome visitors and entertain local residents during the autumn season. In one of the highest foot-traffic areas in Newport, this “busking” or street performance concept is a time-tested cultural tradition in which performing artists bare their souls and connect […]
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20+ things to do this week in Newport (September 5 – 8)
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do during this first week of (unofficial) fall in Newport. You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings (September 5 – 8) Tuesday, September 5th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater Wednesday, September 6th 2 pm to 6 pm – Newport Aquidneck […]
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Live music and entertainment listings (September 5 – 8)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, September 5 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – John & Joanne at Hotel Viking9 pm – Open mic at The Wharf Pub9 […]
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Island Moving Company announces choreographers for ‘Open for Dancing 2017’
Newport’s Island Moving Co. presents Open for Dancing 2017, September 20-24, 2017. The company’s biennial festival of Newport’s historic landscapes through site-specific dance features three choreographers working in diverse landscapes with companies of dancers made up of the Island Moving Company dancers plus members of the community. The celebration brings together musicians, choreographers, professional dancers, artists and […]
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20+ things to do this Labor Day weekend: September 1 – 4
Spending some time in Newport during Labor Day weekend? Here’s what’s happening, new and to do for events and activities over the long weekend. You might also like – Labor Day live music and entertainment listings (September 1 – 4) Friday, September 1 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater 8 pm – […]
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Newport Art Museum will present exhibition of contemporary art from its permanent collection
The Newport Art Museum will present the first large-scale exhibition of contemporary art from its permanent collection in “be of love and other stories: Contemporary Highlights from the Permanent Collection,” on view September 9, 2017 – January 7, 2018. “be of love” showcases paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, and sculptures by international, national, and regional artists. The featured […]
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Labor Day live music and entertainment listings (September 1 – 4)
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –20+ things to do this Labor Day weekend: September 1 – 4 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 1 Buskers: Live music at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: August 28 – September 1
You Might Also Like –40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 28 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro at Perro Salado7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7 pm […]
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Fall for Newport: 11 autumn events to fill your calendar
In Newport and its neighboring coastal communities, fall is a time when the air turns as crisp as the ripened apples on the trees and the pace is noticeably slower—but that doesn’t mean things slow down. Discover Newport, the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and the eight surrounding coastal […]
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Six Picks:The Best in Local Music This Week (August 24-August 30)
Festivals and musical superstars dominate “6 Picks” this weekend as we add more videos to the weekly column. Check out our preview of some of the best shows this week along with a couple of videos likely to cause some air guitar playing in your living room. Blues and BBQ Festival Saturday The East Providence […]
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30+ things to do this weekend: August 25 – 27
Hard to believe it, but the final weekend of August is here. Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend, enjoy it! You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings: Aug. 25 – 27 Friday, August 25 J Class World Championship Fort Adams Civil War Weekend 10 am to […]
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Where to watch McGregor versus Mayweather in Rhode Island
Boxing icon and undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather will square up against UFC star Conor McGregor for a super-fight on August 26th, one of the most-hyped and anticipated matches of our lifetime that no one believed was possible. The mega fight, which is taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is being produced […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Aug. 25 – 27
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –30+ things to do this weekend: August 25 – 27 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, August 25th Buskers: Pat Cottrellat 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom Boom […]
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Art After Dark returns to Newport Art Museum on September 14th with art, fashion and celebrity culture
Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark, which recently received the 2017 Editor’s Pick Award for Best Artsy Social Event by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, is back on Thursday, September 14 from 5 – 9 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, […]
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Movies On The Rocks will wrap up 2017 series with free screening of Star Wars Rogue One
Friends of Ballard Park’s 12th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series wraps up on Wednesday, August 23rd with a free screening of Star Wars Rogue One. The movie will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport. A short, Snack Attack, provided by the Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screened prior to the feature. […]
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20+ Things To Do This Week: August 21 – 25
Discover the best things, events and activities to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, August 21 J Class World Championship 1 pm – The Great American Eclipse Party at Top of Newport 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Maudie at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Mt. Gay Mondays at Plumby’s 8 pm – Laughter For […]
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Listings: Live Music and Entertainment (August 21 – 25)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like –40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 21 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Maudie at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to […]
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25+ things to do this weekend in Newport: Aug. 18 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – LISTINGS: Live music and entertainment in Newport this weekend: Aug. 18 – 20 Wondering what’s happening on Thursday, August 17th? Click here. Friday, August 18th 12:30 pm – Ida Lewis Distance Race 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – MAUDIE at […]
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LISTINGS: Live music and entertainment in Newport this weekend: Aug. 18 – 20
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –25+ things to do this weekend in Newport: Aug. 18 – 20 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, August 18th Buskers: Dave & Neal at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing […]
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REVIEW: What Cheer Brigade’s ‘You Can’t See Inside Of Me’
Adding to Providence’s musical variety, brass bands have come to prominence since the turn of the decade with rhythms that take hold of the soul. The Extraordinary Rendition Band and Kickin’ Brass are great examples by possessing an infectious sound that can start a party anywhere. With the Providence Honk Fest being one of the […]
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‘Music on the Porch’ series at the Eisenhower House Continues with the Elderly Brothers on August 17th
The “Music on the Porch” series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park continues August 17th with the Elderly Brothers. The free concert will feature the area renowned group performing for two hours on the House’s porch from 5 – 7 PM along with refreshments from Newport Storm Breweries as well as, special cuisine from Blackstone Caterers’ A […]
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40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like – Where to find live music and entertainment this week: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 14th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Mt. Gay Mondays at Plumby’s […]
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Where to find live music and entertainment this week: August 14 – 18
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like –40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 14 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER at […]
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Generations of Newport Navy Musicians Will Reunite For Navy Band Northeast Big Band Concert
Navy Band Northeast (NBNE) has announced that they will hold their third annual Alumni Concert at St. Michael’s Country Day School in Newport on August 17th at 6 pm. In addition to its 27-member Active Duty Pops Ensemble, the concert will feature an inaugural “Alumni Big Band,” comprised of 16 former Navy musicians once stationed here in […]
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Newport Polo Charity Ball raises more than $32,000 for Opera House Theater
Newport Polo and Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center have announced that Newport Polo’s Gala la Bamba on August 4th raised over $32,000 for the Theater, a new record in fundraising from the Newport Polo Club’s annual black tie charity gala. Gala la Bamba received over 400 guests in glamorous culturally-inspired black tie & […]
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Here’s Your Chance to Perform with Island Moving Company
Participate in Island Moving Company’s Open For Dancing Festival this September! Island Moving Company is now seeking participants for it seventh Open for Dancing Festival that is scheduled for September 20-24, 2017. The company’s celebration of Newport’s historic landscapes through site-specific dance features three choreographers working in diverse landscapes with companies of dancers made up of the […]
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Six Picks:The Best in Local Music This Week (August 10-August 16)
Outdoor summer concerts continue to dominate the music scene this weekend with top shows in and around the Providence area. Check out the Reggae Festival at a fine new venue, Bold Point, or head downcity to AS220’s Foo Fest, an annual event with music and more. That, and more than enough punk to keep you […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend in Newport: August 10 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend! You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: August 11 – 13 Newport Art Museum will host their 24th Annual Wet Paint event this weekend, the event has become a marquee event in Newport. The weekend-long community Artfest draws visitors from […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: August 11 – 13
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –What’s Up For This Weekend in Newport: August 10 – 13 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, August 11th Buskers: Live musicat 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport: August 8 – 11
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, August 8th 12 pm – A Lively Lunch Series at Touro Park 2 pm to 6 pm – Newport Farmers Market at Pell Elementary School 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week: August 8 – 11
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, August 8th 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power at Jane Pickens Theater5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – John & Joanne at Hotel Viking6 pm – Newport Recreation Department Summer […]
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Photo Gallery: 2017 Live Local Music & Arts Festival
The inaugural Live Local Music & Arts Festival celebrated the art and culture that defines Newport and Rhode Island as a whole on Thursday, August 3rd on the lawn of Great Friends Meeting House. Live Local gave the hundreds that came out to the festival a first-hand look at what it means to be a […]
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Photo Gallery: Day 3 of the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz 2017 is in the books. Day 3 at the Newport Jazz Festival Presented by Natixis Global Asset Management featured perfect weather, a near sell-out crowd, and an international presence on stage. From the gypsy guitar influenced sounds of French singer Cyrille Aimée to the Creole vibe of Bokante, Sunday’s sets explored the mainstream […]
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Photo Gallery: Day 2 of the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival (Pictured: George Wein)
Mother Nature tried but failed to dampen spirits of Jazz fans Saturday in Newport. The revered Newport Jazz Festival was in full gear despite a few early rain showers. The music went on with no interruptions and featured fine performances all around. America’s first outdoor popular music festival was back for Day 2 with original […]
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Photo Gallery: Day 1 of the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival kicked off its 2017 festivities with a full day of music at Fort Adams State Park, followed by an evening concert with Rhiannon Giddens and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame. Although Friday is the lightest attended day of the three-day annual festival, those who […]
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What’sUpNewp to Sponsor 3rd Annual Rogue Island Comedy Festival
What’sUpNewp is proud to announce our sponsorship and support of the 2017 Rogue Island Comedy Festival. Scheduled for October 5th – 9th, Rhode Island’s only stand-up comedy festival will once again bring the best local and nationally known comedians to Newport. Since I took over ownership of What’sUpNewp in 2012, it’s been a priority of […]
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Things To Do This Weekend: August 4 – 6
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend! You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: August 4 – 6 Friday, August 4th 9 am to 10 pm – 19th Annual Helly Hansen Warehouse Sale at Helly Hansen Newport 11 am – 6:15 pm – Newport Jazz Festival at Fort […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: August 4 – 6
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this Newport Folk Festival weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –Things To Do This Weekend: August 4 – 6 *Unless otherwise noted, venue is located in Newport. Friday, August 4th Buskers: Tim Taylor at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the […]
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Questlove Will DJ at The Pineapple Club on Sunday
Following a weekend where several musicians from the Newport Folk Festival popped by for surprise performance, Gurney’s Resort & Marina has announced they have more planned for this weekend. Questlove, best known as the drummer and joint frontman or The Roots, will perform a DJ set at The Pineapple Club at Gurney’s on Sunday, August 6th […]
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Podcast: A Conversation with Swati Bhise, Choreographer of Newport Bridgefest’s ‘A Bridge Together’
Bringing a blend of Indian, African and American dance and music, an exciting group of musicians and dancers will present a free concert this evening at Fort Adams, as part of Newport Bridgefest, the celebration that spans the week between Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals. Swati Bhise, conductor and choreographer for the orchestra and […]
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Six Picks – Newport Jazz Edition
The Newport Jazz Festival arrives this weekend. 31 of the 50+ bands performing are new to the Festival this year, and many of them further expand the boundaries of jazz music. “America’s original art form” has had a home in Newport since 1954 and the tradition continues with an impressive line-up this year. With respect […]
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Podcast: A Conversation with George Burton Before His Newport Jazz Festival Debut
George Burton, who was brought up on classical violin and viola, who didn’t discover jazz until his high school years…and since then it has been an exciting journey. Piano because of his instrument, and for a decade he was a sideman to leading jazz musicians. Now, with his inaugural album as a leader receiving great […]
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A Conversation with Victor Wooten, Bassist for Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
In the world of bass players, few can match Victor Wooten’s mastery. He’s well-versed in the stylings of jazz and funk while also dabbling in the realms of progressive rock and metal. Wooten is always on a mission to teach the younger generation while upholding knowledge to a high standard and encouraging artistic self-identity. To […]
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WhatsUpRI Interview: Mike Love and Beach Boys to Open Bold Point August 9th
Excitement is building in East Providence as a new concert venue prepares to open. Even better, the kick off show is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer. Bold Point Park, a new outdoor pavilion, is ready to go, and on Wednesday August 9, the Beach Boys are coming to christen the […]
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Wet Paint: Public Invited to Make or Buy Art at Newport Art Museum’s 24th Annual Event
The Newport Art Museum, along with event co-chairs Rupert Nesbitt, Victoria Rios and Brooke Roberts, invites artists and the general public to participate in its annual public art making and auction weekend, Wet Paint, Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. Hundreds of artworks created by regional artists of all ages on Saturday will be sold “still wet” in silent and […]
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Local Soprano to Give Back to Senior Community Through ‘First Look’ Recital
On Friday, August 11, 2017, Tiernan Chase will perform a “first look” recital of classic music at the Edward King House. The concert will benefit the Edward King House Senior Center with a goodwill offering. TIERNAN CHASE is a rising senior at Providence College, in Providence R.I., Tiernan Chase recently made her New York debut with […]
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Putting the ‘New’ in Newport: 31 Bands to Make Newport Jazz Festival Debut This Weekend
Following in the footsteps of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Bridgefest, the Newport Jazz Festival will keep the music rolling this weekend when they kickoff things on Friday morning at Fort Adams State Park. More than 300 established and emerging jazz artists will take over Aquidneck Island when the annual Newport Jazz Festival® presented […]
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Newport Opera House to Host Free Public Performance for Children and Families on August 6th
The Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center continues the expansion of its youth and educational mission with a very special Kid’s “Swah-Ray” performance for children and families on Sunday, August 6th from 4pm to 6pm at St. Michael’s Country Day School Lawn, featuring Tim Johnson, Storyteller and Puppeteer. This special event features the talented Mr. Johnson performing the heartwarming story of “The Rainbow Fish” […]
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Newport Folk First Timers – Young Bands Make the Scene
In addition to headliners like John Prine, Fleet Foxes and Wilco, Newport Folk 2017 was a moment for new artists to shine. WhatsUpNewp sat down with three bands who were making waves at Newport – The Seratones, L.A. Salami, and Mt. Joy. Their enthusiasm was palpable. Seratones A.J. Hayes of the Seratones (Photo: Ken Abrams) […]
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What’s Up For This Week in Newport: July 31 – August 4
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week. Newport Bridgefest, a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community, takes place Monday through Thursday of this week. […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: July 31 – August 4
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like –What’s Up For This Week in Newport: July 31 – August 4 Newport Bridgefest, a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and […]
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Sunday Folk Festival Fashion
On Sunday, sunny skies and temps in the high 70’s meant perfect conditions to get your #folkon. Bare shoulders, cut-off shorts, cropped tops and dresses returned to the fort. Check out our gallery and share with your friends!
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Photo Gallery: Day 3 of the 2017 Newport Folk Festival
The 2017 Newport Folk Festival ended on multiple high notes on Sunday, July 30th, including amazing performances by John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliffe, Suzanne Bega and so many more. Of course, the talk of the town will once again be a very special surprise performance by Roger Waters. Here’s what day #3 looked like. Photo credit […]
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Photo Gallery: Day 2 of the 2017 Newport Folk Festival
Day 2 of the 2017 Newport Folk Festival is in the books. Although windy, cloudy and cool for most of the day, Saturday proved to be a great day to be at the Fort with big performances from Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Jim James, Drive By Truckers and many more absolutely putting on legendary Newport […]
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Photo Gallery: Day 1 of the 2017 Newport Folk Festival
NEWPORT, RI – Day 1 of the 2017 Newport Folk Festival is in the books. The first day of the annual three-day event was hot, both on and off the stage. From L.A. Salami’s passionate performance on the Harbor Stage to Fleet Foxes entertaining the crowd to end the day, there was plenty to be […]
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12th Annual ‘Movies On The Rocks’ at Ballard Park Set to Kick Off on August 2nd
Friends of Ballard Park’s 12th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 2nd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesdayevenings during the month of August. A short provided by the Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screened prior to each feature. The […]