No matter the era, idiom or genre, jazz singers have always been the most popular and accessible practitioners of the music. From Louis Armstrong’s down-home, gravely vocals and Nat King Cole’s satin sounds, to Sarah Vaughan’s Afro-operatic airs, Billie Holiday’s dark-and-lovely depths, Ella Fitzgerald’s swing-at-the-speed-of-bop phrasing and Frank Sinatra’s dynamic delivery, it is the vocalist […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.’s Local Ticket Office Opens July 5
There’s still time to take advantage of the great local discount for Newport Jazz Festival® tickets. Head to the Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, by Monday, July 4, to get the best bang for your buck by purchasing $60 General Admission tickets for concerts at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, July […]
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Converse Announces Return of Converse Rubber Tracks x Newport Folk Festival Recording Week
Converse Rubber Tracks and the Newport Folk Festival have announced the return of Converse Rubber Tracks x Newport Folk Festival Recording Week, a special weeklong residency that offers three aspiring artists the opportunity to record for free at the state-of-the-art Converse Rubber Tracks recording studio in Boston, as well as the chance to perform at […]
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Newport is Feeling Artsy
While you may not have heard of it by name, you’ve definitely seen the workings of Festival Fete around Rhode Island. From Thayer Street in Providence, to Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, the bi-annual Art Fest is a two day event that gives local artisans a platform to exhibit their work. This year, the third annual […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 24 – 26
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Who Is TED and Why is He Coming to Newport?
TED is magnetic, informative and well spoken. His mission statement revolves around technology, entertainment and design. Lucky for us, Alyssa Bottone, a Newport resident, has invited him to visit and he has graciously accepted her invitation. Coming this November, Newport will be hosting it’s first ever TEDx event – taking place at the Firehouse Theatre. […]
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Several Former Newport Yachting Center Events Find a New Home in Downtown Providence
Waterfront Productions, LLC/Rhode Island Waterfront Events and the City of Providence announced on Wednesday the formation of The Providence Event Series presented by Rob Levine & Associates, The Heavy Hitter®. The concert and festival series will take place in the heart of downtown Providence’s Kennedy Plaza at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Extends Deadline for Submissions for 2016 Newport Bridgefest to Wednesday, June 22
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. has extended the deadline for submissions to Bridgefest™ 2016 from June 15 to Wednesday, June 22. Back on April 28th, The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) announced at its 24th Annual Meeting that it had transferred rights to its popular BridgeFest music festival to Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. Local artists, clubs, […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 10 – 12
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Editor’s Note – This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Friday @ The Deck: DJ Face at 9pm.Buskers: Live Music with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke […]
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NIMFest Will Kickoff 10th Season of Concerts at King Park on June 26th
The 10th Annual NIMFest Concert Series, which takes place at the Gazebo on Wellington Avenue in King Park, will get underway on Sunday, June 26th. The series is presented by the City Of Newport with a gift from Mrs. Dorrance H. Hamilton. All concerts are scheduled on Sundays from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., there are no […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 3 – 5
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Editor’s Note – This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Friday @ The Deck: DJ Face at 9pm.Buskers: Live Music with Grace Morrison from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke […]
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Newport Folk Festival Finishes Announcing 2016 Lineup
The Newport Folk Festival kicked off their annual tradition of rolling lineup announcements on Friday, January 29th when they announced Ray LaMontagne would perform on Friday of the 2016 festival. Paste reported on June 2nd that the Newport Folk Festival has completed announcing their 2016 Lineup. The 2016 Newport Folk Festival will take place at […]
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Newport Folk Festival Will Host Kickoff Party and 2 Aftershows in Downtown Newport
In their ongoing lineup and event announcements, Newport Folk Festival has announced that they will host events at Newport Blues Cafe and Jane Pickens Theatre. The 2016 Newport Folk Festival will take place at Fort Adams State Park on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th. All tickets are available on Newport Folk Festival Ticketmaster. On Thursday, July […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Memorial Day Weekend
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else there is to do this weekend, visit If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we do possible. Friday @ The Deck: DJ Face at 9pm.Buskers: Live Music with […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: May 20 – May 22
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else there is to do this weekend, visit – What’s Up This Weekend in Newport: May 20 – 22. If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we do possible. Friday […]
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Newport Blues Cafe Will Host 3 ‘Deer Tick & Friends’ Shows During Newport Folk Festival Weekend
Deer Tick and Newport Folk Festival announced earlier today that ‘Deer Tick & Friends’ will return to Newport Blues Cafe during Newport Folk Festival weekend. The 6th Annual benefit supporting Newport Festivals Foundation & The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation will take place on July 22, 23 and 24th. Tickets are $49 per person, there is a […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week: May 16 – 20
Discover where to find live music, comedy, karaoke and entertainment this week in and around Newport! Monday Diegos: Trivia at 9pm Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm to 1am. No cover. Fifth Element: Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7pm to 10pm Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music with Yacht Club Rejects from 9pm to […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: May 13 – May 15
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we do possible. Friday Buskers: Live music with Live Music with Greg Burgess from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke House: DJ […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (May 6 – May 8)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check this out – Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (May 6 – May 8) If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we […]
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Free Guided Walking Art Tours Return with May Newport Gallery Night
Newport Gallery Night returns on May 12, 2016, hosted by the Newport Gallery Organization. Participating galleries, museums and cultural institutions will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for locals or visitors who wish to see some of the wonderful local artwork in Newport. Some of the galleries will have artists in residence, and […]
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May is for Muses at ‘Art After Dark’ at Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum continues to engage and inspire with Art After Dark (May 12, 5-9pm), its’ popular late night event. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for young and old. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. And the best news. Admission is free […]
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VIDEO: Newport’s Island Moving Company Performs ‘Flash Mob’ in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Island Moving Company left Newport for a two week tour on April 24th, under the sponsorship of the US Embassy and Consulate, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of US/Kazakhstan relations. The Company will perform in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent. For more information about the Island Moving Co.’s 34th season, visit www.islandmovingco.org. While at the Almaty Metro in Kazakhstan; […]
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WADK 1540 AM Rolls Out New Weekend Lineup, Includes Jazz Music
Jazz music and Newport, they go together like “peas and carrots”. Bonnie Gomes, President of 3G Broadcasting, announced earlier this week on The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore that WADK 1540 AM would be rolling out new weekend programming on the station beginning on Saturday, April 30th. Listen To The Announcement WADK 1540 AM has […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (April 29 – May 1)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check this out – Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 29 – May 1). If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Acquires Newport BridgeFest
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) announced at its 24th Annual Meeting tonight that it has transferred rights to its popular BridgeFest music festival to Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. “Each summer for the past seven years, BridgeFest has supported, promoted and celebrated our many local musicians, showcasing their extraordinary talents. It has been […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County Will Hold 24th Annual Meeting Tonight
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) will be celebrating its 24th anniversary at its annual meeting this Thursday, April 28th at the Newport Art Museum, 6-8:30pm. The evening’s program will feature keynote speaker Joan Abrams, Chair of the RI Council on the Humanities, who will review the Catalyzing Newport initiative; Olivia Kachingwe, […]
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Singer-songwriter Brenda Bennett, a Member of Prince’s Harmony Groups, Will Perform in Portsmouth
Rhode Islander Brenda Bennett, discovered by pop superstar Prince, plays Common Fence Music with Blue Bamboo on May 14 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Tickets are $18 in advance and $21 at the door and […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week (April 25 – 28)
Live Music, Entertainment & Comedy Listings Monday Diegos: Trivia at 9pmFastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm to 1am. No cover.Fifth Element: Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7pm to 10pmMidtown Oyster Bar: Live music with Yacht Club Rejects from 9pm to 1am. No cover.Perro Salado: Live music with Julio Amaro from 6pm to 9pm. No […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (April 22 – 24)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check this out – 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 22 – 24). If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we […]
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“Heifetz on Tour” Returns to Rhode Island, Musicians Will Spend a Week in Jamestown
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) has announced their May 2016 classical music residency in partnership with the acclaimed Heifetz International Music Institute. This program, which began in October 2013, will include an in-school educational component in addition to musicales in local homes, and a public concert at the JAC. The residency and public concert are incredible opportunities for the […]
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Record Store Day Is Saturday, Here’s Who’s Participating and What’s Happening Locally
On April 16, record stores across the country will take part in the ninth annual party known as Record Store Day. The celebration of the culture of the independent record store goes on all day in thousands of record stores throughout the country and includes music, food, artist appearances and all kinds of fun, no […]
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Newport Folk Festival Adds Lady Lamb to 2016 Lineup
In their ongoing rolling lineup announcement ways, Newport Folk Festival announced today that Lady Lamb has been added to their 2016 lineup. Aly Spaltro, better known by her stage name Lady Lamb (formerly called Lady Lamb the Beekeeper) is an American songwriter and musician from Brunswick, Maine. The first Lady Lamb recordings were home recordings distributed in handmade packages to the […]
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Del McCoury and David Grisman Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Del McCoury and David Grisman (Del & Dawg) will be heading to Newport, R.I. to play the 2016 Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, July 23rd. Del McCoury and David Grisman are old friends and are considered Bluegrass Legends. The announcement was made by Newport Folk Festival on their social media accounts on March 23rd. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is […]
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Ben Jaffe Joins Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors
The Newport Folk Festival announced today that Ben Jaffe has been added to the festival’s Board of Advisors. Ben Jaffe is the Creative Director of Preservation Hall and plays tuba and upright bass with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, on March 21st it was announced that the Preservation Hall Jazz Band would play at the 2016 […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (March 21 – 25)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during March in and around Newport, RI. It’s going to be a messy Monday morning commute, head here for the latest cancellations, closings and delays. (In chronological order) 1 – Battle Chefs Tuesday at 8pm at The Revolving Door Restaurant Rhode Island’s best chefs go toe […]
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Salve Regina Will Host 11th Annual French Film Festival, April 3-14
Six thought-provoking films, including the 1959 classic, “Hiroshima Mon Amour,” will be featured when Salve Regina University presents its French Film Festival April 3-14 in Newport. All films and special festival events are open to the public and will be presented on the campus of Salve Regina University. Films will be screened in Bazarsky Lecture […]
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Christian McBride Named Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Appoints Bassist Christian McBride As Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival For the first time in its 62-year history, the world-renowned Newport Jazz Festival® will have a musician other than pianist/producer George Wein as its artistic director. Multiple Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride has been named artistic director to work alongside, and […]
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Salve Regina Students Bring Advocacy Quilts Exhibit to RI, Launch a “Global Call For Mercy”
Salve Regina students have organized the acquisition of 18 advocacy quilts on loan from Washington, D.C.-based Advocacy Project that they will hang as part of “A Global Call for Mercy” public exhibit March 8-16 at Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. Open to the public, the exhibition, “A Global Call for Mercy – Vulnerable Communities Speak Out […]
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EFC Newport Will Host Coffeehouse Featuring Live Music and Entertainment on March 18th
Evangelical Friends Church Newport (EFC Newport) will host “The Well”, a monthly coffeehouse featuring Christian music and written work performed by area musicians and artists, at The Annex in Newport on Friday, March 18th from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Well endeavors to connect individuals throughout Newport County monthly for an evening of encouragement and fellowship. The event […]
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Navy Band Northeast Will Host Chamber Concert at Ochre Court on Saturday
Navy Band Northeast‘s Chamber Music Ensembles will be performing at Ochre Court at Salve Regina University at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th. The Navy Band Northeast’s Chamber music concert is free, open to the public and presents a variety of small ensembles, performing works by Verdi, Copland, Ewazen, Rutter, Sousa and more. Feature ensembles include […]
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Norah Jones Will Perform at Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival This July
Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones will perform the rare feat of appearing at both the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival on consecutive weekends this July. Demonstrating her versatility and wide appeal, Norah will make her first-ever solo appearance at the Folk Festival on Saturday, July 23 having previously performed at the 2014 festival with her band Puss […]
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Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs will be heading to Newport, R.I. to play the 2016 Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 22nd. Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs recently teamed up to record a new album together, titled “case/lang/veirs”. While the album is due to be released on June 17 on Anti- Records, a United States tour will bring the […]
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Newport’s Island Moving Company Will Perform at Vets Memorial Auditorium
Island Moving Co, Newport’s contemporary ballet company, will make its premiere at the beautiful Vets Memorial Auditorium at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Now in its 34th season, IMC has performed on tour and regularly in Newport but has never performed a full evening at the Vets. For this evening, entitled “Moment to Moment,” Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen […]
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Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll of Trampled by Turtles Will Perform at 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll of Trampled by Turtles will return to Newport, R.I. on Saturday, July 23rd to play the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. Trampled by Turtles last performed at Fort Adams State Park for the Newport Folk Festival in 2014. Simonett (guitar, lead vocals, harmonica) and Carroll (banjo, backing vocals) are two of the five members […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Host Gallery Talk with RI Artist Mary Dondero on Sunday
Members of the public and media are invited to the Newport Art Museum on Sunday, February 28th at 2pm for a Gallery Talk with exhibiting artist Mary Dondero. Learn more about the vision, processes and inspiration behind her elusive and atmospheric prints and drawings. Members of the Chamber Ensemble, the most advanced adult string ensemble […]
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Newport Folk Festival Adds Son Little to 2016 Lineup
Aaron Livingston (also known by his stage name Son Little), an American rhythm & blues musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will perform in Newport, R.I. on Sunday, July 24th at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is being rolled out (almost) daily on their social media accounts, Son Little is the 13th act […]
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Fruit Bats Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Fruit Bats, an American rock band formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois., will perform in Newport, R.I. on Friday, July 22nd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is being rolled out (almost) daily on their social media accounts, Ruby Amanfu is the 11th act to be announced for the annual festival at […]
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Obituary: Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist, Newporter, Father and Husband
{Photo of Gordon performing in Newport with the B-52’s by Rick Farrell/Mojo Photography} What’sUpNewp brought you the unfortunates news on Thursday, February 18th that Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist and Newport Native, has passed Away. Growing up in Newport, Gordon lived on Bedlow Ave, Malbone Road and was a proud member of Rogers High School Class of 1981. Gordon […]
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Fundraising Page Created to Support Paul Gordon’s Family and to Assist with Funeral Costs
Just days after the news that Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist and Newport Native, Had Passed Away, a fundraising page on GoFundMe has been setup by David Wilson to assist the family with funeral costs and to provide short-term support for his wife and children. Gordon did have a pacemaker for many years of his adult life, […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Now Officially Sold Out
What remained for available tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival sold out on Friday, February 19th. Tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival went on sale at 10am on December 2nd and within just a few hours 3-Day Tickets, 2-Day Tickets, and Saturday Single Day Tickets sold out. All before knowing a single artist, musician or band […]
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Ruby Amanfu Has Been Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
{Photo via Newport Folk Festival} Ruby Amanfu, a Ghanaian-born singer and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA., will perform in Newport, R.I. on Saturday, July 23rd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. Amanfu released her most recent studio album, Standing Still, on August 28, 2015, following a double single release of “Bluff” […]
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Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist and Newport Native, Has Passed Away
{Photo by Rick Farrell/Mojo Photography} Paul Gordon, a successful musician, composer, producer and Newport, R.I. native, passed away on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 52 from ongoing health problems/complications. Growing up in Newport, Gordon lived on Bedlow Ave, Malbone Road and was a proud member of Rogers High School Class of 1981. Gordon leaves […]
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Newport Folk Festival adds Flight Of The Conchords to 2016 Lineup
Flight of the Conchords, a New Zealand-based comedy band, will perform in Newport, R.I. on Friday, July 22nd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The duo’s comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then the television series that aired for two seasons on HBO. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is […]
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UPDATE: EFC Newport Will Host Their Monthly Coffeehouse at The Annex on Friday
{Photo via Eppley Photography} Evangelical Friends Church Newport (EFC Newport) will host “The Well”, a monthly coffeehouse featuring Christian music and written work performed by area musicians and artists, at the McMaken Center at Fort Adams on Friday, February 19th from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 17th Update – As a result of the frigid weather […]
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Newport Folk Festival Wins ‘Music Festival Of The Year” at 27th Annual Pollstar Awards
{Photo of Jon Batiste & Stay Human by LaNita Adams} The Newport Folk Festival was named Music Festival Of The Year yesterday (February 12th) at the 27th Annual Pollstar Awards at the SF Masonic in San Francisco, California. It beat out Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago, IL), Toronto Urban Roots Festival (Toronto, ON) and Treasure Island Festival (San […]
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Joan Hall Wins Newport Annual Best-In-Show Award and Newport Art Museum Award
{Photo: BEST IN SHOW – Joan Hall | Global Warming/Algae Bloom} The Newport Art Museum has announced the winners of the 2016 Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition. One of the Museum’s most anticipated annual events, this exhibition highlights top talent from the region, bringing together an eclectic mix of art sourced from Rhode Island and beyond. Entries […]
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PODCAST: Interview with Mark Gorman of The Playboys
Thursday’s edition of “The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore” on 1540 AM WADK Newport featured a great conversation about live music with Mark Gorman, a local musician and writer. Mark and I discussed the area’s live music scene, world-class musicians you shouldn’t miss, how to get kids actively involved in music and much more. 12:30pm […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host Screening of Sleepless in Seattle on Valentine’s Day
Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center is planning a very special nostalgic and romantic evening with a screening of Sleepless In Seattle on Valentine’s Day. A screening of the 1993 romantic drama film will be shown at 7:00pm and tickets for this special Valentine’s Day screening are just $15. The $15 includes the “Sleepless Valentines Package”, this […]
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Ray LaMontagne Will Play 2016 Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival has announced that singer-songwriter, Ray LaMontagne, will perform at their 2016 festival at Fort Adams State Park. LaMontagne, scheduled to perform on Friday, July 22nd, is the first artist to be announced for the 2016 lineup. Ten years ago LaMontagne released his first album, TROUBLE, the gold-certified start to a fiercely ambitious, […]
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The Newport String Project Will Present “Dvorak in America” at Ochre Court
On January 31st at 3pm, the Newport String Project will bring a program of works for strings by Czech master Antonin Dvorak to the beautiful surrounds of Ochre Court at Salve Regina University. Violinists and Newport String Project directors EmmaLee and Ealain The centerpiece of the concert is Dvorak’s String Quartet in F Major op.96, […]
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Newport Folk Festival Rolls Out Fan-To-Fan Ticket Exchange
Back in December after seeing tickets quickly go up on 3rd party sites just minutes after tickets went on sale, Newport Folk Festival announced that they would be exploring the possibility of a direct fan to fan way of selling and exchanging tickets. Related Post: Newport Folk Festival and Scalping: Here’s What You All Need To […]
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Will Perform at Channing Memorial Church
Photo by Tom Moore Common Fence Music at Channing Church will present The Slambovian Circus of Dreams on St. Valentine’s Eve, Saturday, February 13 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The band is a Common Fence Music favorite and returns for a fifth visit on this night for lovers of all ages. The performance will take place in […]
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The Wild Ponies Performance at Common Fence Music Has Been Postponed
The Wild Ponies performance originally schedule at Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Road for February 6, 2016 at 8 pm has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Doug and Telisha Williams, Virginia alternate-country singer songwriters appeared at Common Fence Music in April 2012 and were enthusiastically received. They have since added a bass player and now appear […]
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Island Moving Company Will Open Their 34th Season at Rosecliff on February 26th
ISLAND MOVING CO. OPENS ITS 34th SEASON AT NEWPORT’S ROSECLIFF MANSION Island Moving Co., Newport’s contemporary ballet company, opens its 34th season with an Opening Weekend at Newport’s most romantic mansion, Rosecliff, February 26, 27 & 28, 2016. The Company restages its popular ballet for the very young, Mother Goose, at four matinees; and presents two evenings of […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Welcome Four New Exhibitions This Winter
The Newport Art Museum will welcome four new exhibitions to its galleries this winter, including two solo artists, one group show, and an exhibition of recent Museum acquisitions. Mary Dondero: Small Points in Time, Jason E. Smith: Outer Myths, Paintings: Recent Acquisitions, and the Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition will be on view this winter and celebrated during an opening […]
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George Wein Announces Entire Lineup For 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
With last year’s highly-celebrated festival behind him, George Wein, Festival producer and chairman of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™, today announced the lineup for the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which will again take place in Newport, RI, July 29 – 31 at historic Fort Adams State Park and the […]
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2016 Newport Jazz Festival Rolling Lineup Announcements
The Newport Festivals Foundation continues to slowly roll out the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival lineup. This year’s event will take place from July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. $59 Flex Tickets are currently on sale and can be used for General Admission to concerts at Fort […]
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Newport-Area Residents Get First Chance to Buy Tickets For Newport Jazz Festival Opening Night
Be among the first to get tickets to one of the city’s most popular summer social events when Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ offers area residents a 24-hour head start to purchase tickets for the Friday night concert of the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management and the annual pre-concert cocktail party on the Horseshoe […]
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Call All Artists: RIPTA Launches Bus Pass Design Contest For Its 50th Anniversary
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced a call for art in honor of its 50th Anniversary. RIPTA is inviting the public to submit vibrant, eye-catching, unique designs for a bus pass that will celebrate the Authority’s 50 years of public transportation in Rhode Island. “Creating a design contest for a commemorative pass […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Announces First Dozen of 2016 Acts
Over the last few weeks the Newport Jazz Festival has slowly been announcing who will take the stage on July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. As of Wednesday, January 6th Newport Jazz Festival has announced at least 12 different acts that will perform at the 62nd edition […]
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Bands From Rogers High School and Thompson Middle School Will Make National TV Debut Tonight
RHS/TMS School Bands make national TV debut tonight! 7:00 pm Game URI vs Richmond on Cox Cable 134 or 1134HD The Rogers High School Band and Thompson Middle School Band will be the guest Band for the Nationally Televised URI Men’s Basketball Game vs. Richmond University tonight at 7:00 at the Ryan Center. The game […]
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Fundraiser Will be Held To Support AOH Pipes and Drums Band’s Upcoming Trip to Dublin, Ireland
Support the AOH PIPES & DRUMS BAND and their upcoming trip to Dublin, Ireland to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising. Join the AOH Mens Singers and the AOH Pipe and Drum Band at Newport’s Hibernian Hall on Saturday, January 9th for an evening of celebration of Irish Culture, music and poetry to support the AOH Pipes & […]
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Common Fence Music Set to Host Fiddlers and Fishermen on January 23rd
Common Fence Music presents A Gathering of Fiddlers and Fishermen #17 with Master of Ceremonies Ilana Katz on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. The Irish Session begins when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stage performances begin by 7:20 p.m. The performance will take place at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, R.I. This […]
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Onne van der Wal Set To Speak About His Experiences at Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum welcomes Onne van der Wal, marine photographer and sailor, for the second lecture in the Newport Art Museum’s 88th annual Winter Speaker Series on Saturday, January 16 at 2pm in the Museum’s Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Van der Wal will speak on his experiences documenting the ocean while sailing around the world and will […]
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newportFILM Will Screen The Champions, Documentary About Michael Vick’s Pitbulls
newportFILM, in partnership with Potter League For Animals, Handsome Dan’s Rescue & Best Friends Animal Society, will screen The Champions at 6pm on Thursday, January 14th at the Casino Theater. The Champions is an inspirational story about the pitbulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of Atlanta Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and those who […]
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VIDEO: Newport Jazz Festival Featured in January 3rd 60 Minutes Story About Joey Alexander
“Joey Alexander plays jazz like a veteran of decades, but he’s just 12 years old.” Anderson Cooper reports on the jazz prodigy for CBS’s 60 Minutes. Joey Alexander is the youngest person ever to be invited to play the legendary Newport Jazz Festival. In 2015, he performed twice at Fort Adams – once on the […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Favorite Natalie Cole Has Passed Away
VIDEO: Watch Her 1986 Newport Jazz Festival Performance Singer Natalie Cole died on December 31st, 2015 at the age of 65 according to her publicist. Natalie Maria Cole was an American singer, songwriter, and performer. The daughter of Nat King Cole, Natalie rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as an R&B artist with the hits […]
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SUNDAY GALLERY SUNDAY, a New Monthly Gallery Day, Will be Unveiled This Sunday
SUNDAY GALLERY SUNDAY was realized amongst a group of like-minded gallery owners and operators in Newport after attending several opening receptions and arts-oriented gatherings together in the fall of 2015. The creators of this new event series will bring artists, artisans and art enthusiasts together while infusing the community with art, art viewing and education […]
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Darrell West Will Kick Off 88th Annual Winter Speaker Series at Newport Art Museum
Newport Art Museum Welcomes First Winter Speaker Darrell West on January Darrell West, a former Brown University Professor and author of 20 books, will kick off the Newport Art Museum‘s 88th annual Winter Speaker Series on Saturday, January 9 at 2pm in the Museum’s Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. In keeping with tradition, […]
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PODCAST: Discussion About the Upcoming State Mandated Changes at the Maher Garden Center
The Maher Garden Center in Middletown, operated by the John L. Maher Center, will be closing temporarily at the end of 2015 for their seasonal closing.When it re-opens in the spring, it will have a whole new feel to it as far as operations and the people who work there. The 17 employees with disabilities […]
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What’s Open, Closed and Happening On Christmas Eve in Newport
Looking to do some last minute shopping or for a place to grab a bite? Here’s what’s up! Merry Christmas Eve! THINGS TO KNOW Midtown Oyster Bar is offering free gift wrapping from 11am until 5pm today. Grab a drink or lunch and have all those gifts wrapped.Newport Skating Center is closed today due to […]
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2016 Newport Jazz Festival Continues Rolling Lineup Announcements
Over the last few weeks the Newport Jazz Festival has slowly been announcing who will take the stage on July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Additional acts will be announced to the festival lineup through January 21 when all tickets go on sale. Date Announced, Artist […]
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Island Moving Company and Mother Goose Return to Rosecliff in February
Island Moving Co., Newport’s contemporary ballet company, restages its popular ballet for the very young, Mother Goose, at four matinees on February 26, 27 & 28th at Rosecliff. Rosecliff is at 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children and are available at www.newportmansions.org. Perfect for the younger set, Island Moving Co.’s Mother […]
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Newport This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Dec. 21 – 24)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Note: We’d say it’s safe to assume most nightlife that usually takes place on Thursday and Friday (Christmas Eve and Christmas) of each week is cancelled. Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with […]
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Give the Gift of Jazz: Discounted Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Now Available
Surprise someone with the Gift of Jazz – an unforgettable trip to the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. To help with the surprise, the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ is offering flexible (Flex) tickets priced at just $59 for the holiday season. Kamasi Washington The Gift of Jazz comes with the music of Chick Corea, Angelique Kidjo, Kamasi Washington andTierney Sutton as well as […]
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Slate of Speakers Announced for the Newport Art Museum’s 2016 Winter Speaker Series
(A full house enjoying a Winter Speaker Series lecture in the Ilgenfritz Gallery in 2015) The Newport Art Museum’s annual Winter Speaker Series returns Saturday, January 9 at 2pm for its 88th season. The series, themed Innovation, will include seven lectures on a variety of topics held Saturdays at 2pm, January 9 – February 20, in the Museum’s […]
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25 Places To Find Entertainment This Weekend in Newport, RI (Dec. 18 – 20)
(Photo of The HonkyTonk Knights) Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Looking for more to do this weekend? Check this out – Best Things To Do This Weekend In Newport (Dec. 18 – 20) Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings December 18 – 20, 2015 […]
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Chick Corea Will Celebrate 75th Birthday With a Performance at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival has announced Chick Corea has been added to their 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. Corea will be accompanied by Christian McBride and Brian Blade for two performances that will celebrate his 75th Birthday. The announcement came on Facebook on Thursday, December 17th; “Ladies & Gentlemen, please welcome Chick Corea to the 2016 […]
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Entertainment and Live Music in Newport This Week (Dec. 14 – 17)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! A look at what to do this week – Best Things To Do in Newport This Week (Dec. 14 – 17) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. […]
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Newport Nightlife Listings: Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Comedy (Dec. 11 – 13)
(Photo: The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theatre) Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Looking for more to do this weekend? Check this out – 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Dec. 11 – Dec. 13) Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings December […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Dec. 7 – Dec. 10)
Discover the best things to do in and around Newport, RI this week… 1 – Newport Mansions Holiday Tour (Dec. 9) Celebrate Christmas in Newport! The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Karaoke and Trivia This Week in Newport (Dec. 7 – Dec. 10)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. Celtica | 95 Long Wharf Thursday: Trivia at 9pm Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf Monday: Trivia at 9pm Empire […]
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Newport String Project Will Host Concert at Redwood Library on December 12th
The Newport String Project returns to the Redwood Library on Saturday December 12th at 3pm, with a vibrant program of works for strings and piano. Violinists EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and Ealain McMullin will be joined by guest musicians Joe Bentley (bass), Marjorie Gere (violin) and Dan Sedgwick (piano) for an intimate afternoon of chamber music in the […]
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Kamasi Washington Will Perform at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: Kamasi Washington via Facebook The Newport Jazz Festival may be 8 months from now but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be grabbing your tickets to the legendary festival as well as paying attention to the lineup. George Wein announced on Tuesday, December 1st that Kamasi Washington, a tenor saxophonist from Los Angeles, will be […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 3 Special Screenings of Holiday Classics in December
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host three special screenings of holiday classics this December. On Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m.; Memorial Funeral Home will sponsor a free movie screening of Elf. During the holiday season – and this year in particular – more families than ever are seeking help from local soup […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Karaoke and Trivia in Newport This Week (Nov. 30 – Dec. 3)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Take a look at what’s happening around town this week -> The Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Nov. 29 – Dec. 5) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Nov. 27 – 29)
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… ICYMI: Here’s what’s happening this weekend – The Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Nov. 27 – 29) Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 27 – 29, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 […]
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This Video Will Make You Fall in Love With the Newport Folk Festival All Over Again
The Newport Folk Festival, there’s just nothing else like it in Newport or anywhere out there. If you’ve been, then this video will certainly give you the goosebumps. If you’ve never been, we dare you to watch it and not want to be a part of this historic event. The video comes just in time […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Tickets Set to go on Sale on December 2nd
It’s arguable that there’s nothing better for the holidays than the gift of attending Newport Folk Festival. Newport Festivals Foundation announced earlier this week that tickets for the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale on December 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. “As many of you know we make 10% of our 3-Day tickets available at […]