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Jamestown Arts Center to host Summer Soirée on June 28
The Annual Summer Soirée celebrates the Jamestown Arts Center and opens the exhibition Canaries in the Coal Mine: Where have all the birds gone? with a gala fundraising event on Saturday, June 28 from 6-10pm. The 13th annual Summer Soirée is the Jamestown Arts Center’s signature event, providing an unforgettable evening of art, culinary delights, and community. Attendees are invited to […]
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Newport Mansions, Nail Communications invite visitors to ‘Live the Drama’ at The Elms
The Newport Mansions has teamed with Nail Communications to launch a marketing campaign for The Elms that invites visitors to “Live the Drama” at the National Historic Landmark mansion. “Telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in the Newport Mansions is crucial to giving our visitors a memorable experience,” said Trudy Coxe, […]
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Celebrate Rhode Island Independence Day at Tiverton Public Library
Susan Anderson from the Tiverton Historical Society will give a presentation on “Rhode Island Independence Day” at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, April 29th, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton. What happened on May 4th […]
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Friends of the Waterfront gears up for 26th Annual King Park Earth Day Cleanup
Newport’s shoreline is getting ready for its yearly spruce-up as Friends of the Waterfront (FOW) prepares for the 26th Annual King Park Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, Apr. 26. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and the community is invited to pitch in to help beautify the park and protect the harbor’s ecosystem. […]
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Janelle Monáe, The Roots, and Jacob Collier to headline 2025 Newport Jazz Festival
This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition. One of the longest-running and most storied festivals in America will return August 1-3. It will continue to host once-in-a-lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community can bring. Fans and artists alike return each year […]
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge and The Hot Sardines set to rock The JPT
Spectacle Live has just announced two exciting shows coming to The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. John Lodge, known for his work with The Moody Blues, is bringing his “Singer In A Rock And Roll Band” show to the venue on July 30 at 7:30 p.m. If you’re interested in catching this performance […]
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Charter Books to celebrate 4th birthday on Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 26
A nationwide celebration of all things literary is returning to Newport on April 26. Independent Bookstore Day honors bookstores across the country annually on the final Friday in April with exclusive books, contests, author appearances, and special treats for visitors. We spoke to Steve Iwanski at Charter Books in Newport to learn more about what […]
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Hosting an event in Newport County? Get the word out via What’sUpNewp
Looking to attract more people to your upcoming local gathering? Submit it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar and connect with locals searching for things to do in our community. Thousands of Newport County residents turn to our calendar when planning their activities. Free basic listings help spread the word about your event, while paid promotional options give you premium […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2025 lineup to be unveiled next week
Get ready, jazz fans! The Newport Jazz Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition. The Newport Festivals Foundation has just announced that the lineup will be revealed next week, with ticket sales starting soon after. Mark your calendars for August 1-3, 2025, when the festival will take over Fort Adams State Park in Newport. […]
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The JPT will celebrate 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ over Memorial Day Weekend
The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center (The JPT) is gearing up for a big Memorial Day weekend celebration. They’re marking the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Jaws” with three special screenings, sponsored by What’s Up Newp. Movie fans can catch the film on May 23 at 7:30 p.m., May 25 at 7 p.m., […]
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Rosecliff forum will highlight Beech Leaf Disease, other threats to urban forests
The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a free forum, “Iconic Trees of Newport II,” on May 8 at Rosecliff to address the variety of challenges facing urban forests, including the causes and treatment strategies for beech leaf disease (BLD). The forum begins at 6 p.m., and registration is necessary. Click https://www.newportmansions.org/events/iconic-trees-of-newport-ii/ to learn more. Last […]
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Megan and Murray McMillan’s immersive video installation is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
This Collapsed and Expanding Breath, a new immersive video installation by acclaimed multidisciplinary artists Megan and Murray McMillan, is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center. Opening on April 25, 2025, this exhibition explores the intricate resonance between celestial mechanics and family dynamics, transforming the gallery into an experiential landscape of light, movement, and sculptural intervention. […]
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Touro Synagogue to host “Evening of Peace & Connection” for all
Congregation Jeshuat Israel is opening its doors for a community gathering focused on peace, unity, and connection at Touro Synagogue on May 1, 2025. The event welcomes people from all walks of life and beliefs, featuring a mix of poetry, music, readings, and songs that explore themes of hope, harmony, and healing. Michael Pimental, Co-President […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week is back, beginning April 19
Community partners across Aquidneck Island are coming together to host a week packed with impactful, eco-friendly events. Join us for clean-ups, free workshops, film screenings, work parties, guided hikes, and so much more! Now in its sixth year, Aquidneck Island Earth Week is a unified effort by local non-profits, town committees, businesses, and residents to […]
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Things to do this week in Newport County: April 4 – 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6. Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar Friday, April 4 Things […]
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Salve Regina University dance program to present ‘EIGHT’ at Casino Theatre April 10-12
The dance program at Salve Regina University will present EIGHT at the Casino Theatre in Newport from April 10 to 12, 2025. The title is inspired by the eight dance majors approaching graduation, and the performance highlights the infinite flow of energy and connectedness symbolic of the number eight. Lindsay Guarino, chair of Salve’s Department of Music, […]
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Ben & Jerry’s ‘Free Cone Day’ returns to Newport on April 8
On April 8, from 12 pm to 8 pm, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration, serving up free scoops of ice cream to fans worldwide. During the much-loved tradition, Ben & Jerry’s aims to spread some joy across the globe, one ice cream-filled cone at a time. Last year, fans […]
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What’s Up Interview: Kevin Kinsella of John Brown’s Body, playing Ragged Island Music Festival June 8
Looking forward to warmer weather, cool ocean breezes, and good reggae vibes this summer, (not to mention some of the best craft beer on the planet)? The line-up is set for the 2025 Ragged Island Music Festival, a two-day event on the grounds of the popular brewery, with ten local and nationally recognized bands scheduled […]
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Newport Flower show returns June 20 – 22, tickets go on sale on April 4
Tickets for the 2025 Newport Flower Show, which will be held June 20-22 at Rosecliff, will be available to the general public starting Friday, April 4. One of America’s premier flower shows, the 29th annual Newport Flower Show will feature vibrant displays of floral design, botanical arts, and horticultural specimens in an elegant historic estate. […]
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Travel through time at The JPT this April
The JPT will take you through the decades with April’s showings of Dr. Strangelove, Good Night, and Good Luck, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Spanning from first-century Jerusalem to French romance in the ‘60s, each film is rather timely to today’s societal themes. The JPT remains Newport’s go-to destination for unforgettable cinematic events. […]
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RENEWport Community Dinner to connect families and build connections
RENEWport will host a community dinner for families of Newport children in 3rd and 4th grades on Thursday, April 10 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Pell Elementary School. Families are invited to connect with friends and local family-focused organizations while enjoying dinner, crafts, music, and more. Dinner is free and attendees are asked to […]
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‘Sean Landers: Lost at Sea’ will be on view at Newport Art Museum
he Newport Art Museum today announced that Sean Landers: Lost at Sea, an evocative exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Sean Landers, will be on view May 9 through December 29, 2025. Featuring symbolically charged, introspective paintings, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on ambition, memory, legacy, and loss. At its center is Moby Dick, The Whale (2013/2023), […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: March 28 – 30
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30, 2025. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Friday, March 28 Things To Do Members Weekend at Newport Vineyards 5 pm: Ostara at Newport Harbor Island Resort 7 pm: […]
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Giusto to host special dinner for Jacques Pépin Foundation
Giusto, a popular Newport eatery, is gearing up to host a dinner as part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s nationwide fundraiser. Set for May 30, the event brings together top Rhode Island chefs to celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and his impressive 75-year career as a culinary educator and chef. Kevin O’Donnell, Giusto’s chef and […]