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Newport International Polo Series Will Open Up 26th Season Against Peru on Saturday

On Saturday, June 3rd at 5 pm, Peru will make its debut as the 33rd nation to compete against USA, on Opening Day of theNBC10 Newport International Polo Series XXVI, Presented by BMW. The 6-chukker exhibition polo match will feature USA vs. Peru for a duration of approximately 2 hours.  The match will commence with the raising […]

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20+ Local Attractions Will Offer Free Admission For Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees, June 10 – 12

Newport County residents and hospitality industry employees are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 10 through Monday, June 12, 2017. A total of 14 attractions/organizations (more than 20 attractions when you count each Preservation Society of Newport County property) in Newport and Bristol Counties are participating. Visitors showing proof of residency […]

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22nd Annual Newport Flower Show Set to Take Place at Rosecliff from June 23 – 25

Newport Flower Show, themed Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres, will take place at Rosecliff from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, 2017. America’s premier summer flower show will transport guests’ imaginations to France, the place that has inspired generations of artists and gardeners. Newport Flower Show highlights include: Opening Night Party Presented by ALEX […]

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Newport and Middletown Restaurants Ready to Compete in Great Chowder Cook Off on June 10th

Newport Waterfront Events’ 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park, will feature Newport’s The Revolving Door restaurant and Chef Joshua Berman competing in the event for the first time in the “Seafood” category while Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Famer, The Mooring […]

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Newport Art Museum to host ‘Drinks with Designers’ on June 14th in partnership with DESIGNxRI

The Newport Art Museum has announced the fourth collaboration with DESIGNxRI highlighting the creative work of area designers with “Drinks with Designers”, on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at in the historic N. A. Griswold House. Drinks with Designers spotlights two industry professionals, from two different design disciplines, who present their work and share their inspiration. […]

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Designer Series Launches in Bristol with Fleet of Ted Hood Designs

The first Designer Series–a new type of boating rendezvous that gives boat owners, the marine industry, and the public a chance to celebrate the sport’s iconic designers–will launch in Bristol in late July. The three-day event will be headquartered at the Herreshoff Marine Museum, July 21-23. The event will celebrate the genius of Ted Hood […]

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St. Mary’s Church “Festival of Pipes” Celebration Will Feature First Public Performance of its Refurbished 1,900-Pipe Organ

The glorious sound of St. Mary’s Church 1,900-pipe organ, the Casavant Op.2463, will be unveiled on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the “Festival of Pipes” celebration, beginning at 2 p.m. The occasion marks the premiere performance of the massive newly refurbished pipe organ for the public. The event includes a lecture-recital by Simone Couture, vice […]

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This Weekend: 30+ Things To Do Including On The Verge, The Golden Bowl with James Ivory and Shipwrecked Into The Blue

Things are really starting to pick up in and around Newport, the season is here! Mother’s Day is this weekend (hopefully you remembered), Newport Oyster Festival and Salve graduation is next weekend, and then we roll right into Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what’s happening in and around the City this weekend, make the most of it! Friday, […]