In 2017, Fort Adams State Park is where The Niña, the Pinta and the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry can be seen. At least for this one weekend, the Tall Ship and replicas of Columbus’ ships can all be found docked at Fort Adams State Park. If you still have the time and energy after […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Weekend (June 23 – 25)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI! You Might Also Want To Read – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (June 23 – 25) Ongoing Throughout Weekend C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta The Newport Flower Show – Fete des Fleurs: Paintings and […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (June 23 – 25)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might also like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Weekend (June 23 – 25) Editor’s Note – Those with links (underlined) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live […]
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Smoke House to Host ‘Three Little Pigs’ Newport Storm Beer Dinner on June 28th
Smoke House has announced the first of its annual Newport Storm Beer Dinners will be themed “Three Little Pigs” and will take place on Wednesday, June 28th. The “Three Little Pigs” menu includes an array of passed appetizers, including Pulled Pork Arancini with risotto and peas; BBQ Bruschetta with grilled onions, tomatoes, arugula and house smoked […]
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‘Music on the Porch’ Series at Eisenhower House Will Premiere with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet on June 29th
The “Music on the Porch” series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park premieres with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet on June 29th from 5 – 7 PM. The concert is free to attend; however attendees should bring a blanket or beach chair to sit on the lawn and enjoy the music. Parking […]
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What’s Up For This Week (June 19 – 23)
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 (June 19 – 23) Monday, June 19 12 pm – Sierra Club Adventure: The Cliff Walk 4:30 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 8 pm: Fireside Evening […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (June 19 – 23)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Up For This Week (June 19 – 23) Monday, June 19 4:30 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm to 8 pm: Fireside Evening Music Series featuring Malerie Day at Newport Vineyards6 pm […]
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Fort Adams Trust Will Host Summer Solstice, ‘An Evening of Revelry’, Fundraiser on June 23rd
The Fort Adams Trust announces that their annual fundraiser event, Summer Solstice, An Evening of Revelry, will be held Friday, June 23rd on the North Lawn of the fort in Fort Adams State Park. The event will be from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm and is hosted by Blackstone Caterers along with a sunset toast […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend: June 16 – 18
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport for events, live music, movies, activities, sports and more! You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 16 – 18 Friday, June 16th 9 am to 6 pm – Replicas of Christoper Columbus’ The Niña and Pinta open for tours at […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 16 – 18
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –What’s Up For This Weekend: June 16 – 18 Editor’s Note – Those with links (underlined) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live music, they make […]
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Rail Explorers Will Begin Offering Tours 7-days a Week, Will Launch new Southern Circuit
Rail Explorers, an eco-tour company featuring pedal-powered rail bikes operating along Aquidneck Island’s historic rail lines, will begin operating 7-days a week and will be launching the new Southern Circuit Tour on Thursday, June 29. The Southern Circuit is a special summer tour offered at 8:30am and 6:30pm daily from June 29 through Memorial Day. Including the Northern Ramble, Rail […]
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Dodie Kazanjian and Calvin Tomkins to be Honored at Newport Art Museum’s Summer Gala
On Saturday, July 1, 2017 the Newport Art Museum (NAM) will hold its annual summer gala, the Artists’ Ball. This black-tie optional masked ball will welcome cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, and other art world notables to the Museum’s largest fundraiser. Gala co-chairs, Elizabeth Ann Kahane, Molly de Ramel, and John […]
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Miantonomi Tower Will Open To The Public Every Sunday Through August
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) and the City of Newport, as part of the Newport Open Space Partnership, announce new summer hours for the historic tower in Miantonomi Park as part of the Annual Miantonomi Exploration Days. The tower will be open and free to the public every Sunday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, beginning […]
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Newport Historical Society will host Co-Authors of ‘World War II Rhode Island’
Rhode Island’s contribution to World War II vastly exceeded its small size. Newport’s and Aquidneck Island’s contributions alone included the nation’s most important torpedo production facilities, a naval training station for some 500,000 sailors, and a PT boat training center at Melville. Civilians, including for the first time many women, did their part by manufacturing military equipment […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show Set to Take Place from June 19 – 23
The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen will showcase 25 large and luxurious charter yachts at the docks of Newport Shipyard this coming Monday (June 19) through Friday (June 23). While the public is invited to peek from shore at these beauties and interact with sponsors and vendors showing and selling their […]
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Thirteen of Newport’s Historic Houses of Worship Will Participate in ‘First Freedom Open House’ on July 4th
Celebrate the role of Newport’s historic religious communities in developing America’s commitment to Freedom of Religion. In a special celebration of freedom of religion, thirteen of Newport’s historic houses of worship are offering a unique open house tour on the Fourth of July, 2017. The “First Freedom Open House Tour” offers the public an opportunity […]
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Jazz Singer and Broadway Sensation Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Make Newport Jazz Festival Debut on Friday, August 4
After winning awards and critical acclaim in the Broadway smash hit Hamilton: An American Musical, Leslie Odom, Jr.could have done anything. Doors opened, opportunities arose, but it is sharing his love for jazz that has taken the spotlight. He recorded an album of jazz standards and show tunes while still appearing on stage, eight shows […]
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What’s Up For This Week: June 12 -16
Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16 Monday, June 12 1 pm – City of Newport – City Council/School Committee Liaison Subcommittee at Newport Public Library 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9 Monday, June 12 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio […]
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International Music Event Featuring Joseph and Thomas Burdick Coming to Newport
Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County Bring International Music Event to Newport On Wednesday, June 21st, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County […]
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Fort Adams Trust Announces Free Summer ‘Music on the Porch’ Concert Series at the Eisenhower House
The Fort Adams Trust announces that they have launched a free summer concert series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park themed and titled, “Music on the Porch.” The concerts will be open to the public to attend from 5-7 PM starting with the Lois Vaughn Quartet on Thursday, June 29th, and another […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 9 – 11
The What’sUpNewp has curated a comprehensive list of events, activities, and things to do this weekend in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 9 – 11 Friday, June 9th June 9 thru 11 – Newport MetreFest 2017 1 pm – Health in Bloom Summer Celebration at MLK Center 2 pm […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 9 – 11
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –25+ Things To Do This Weekend: June 9 – 11 Editor’s Note – Those with links (underline/highlighted in blue) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and their live […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Present “Forget Me Not”, mixed media works by Caleb Cole
The Newport Art Museum will showcase a mini retrospective of mixed media works by contemporary artist Caleb Cole. The exhibition is on view from May 27 through July 30, 2017 in the Museum’s historic John N.A. Griswold House, at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. The Opening Reception for “Forget Me Not” will be Thursday, June […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9
The What’sUpNewp Crew has made your week a little bit easier, we’ve curated a list of what’s up for this week in events, meetings, and entertainment All you have to worry about is how you’re going to make it to everything! You Mith Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 5 – 9 8:30 […]