Will Dailey has never been one to conform to the norms of the music industry. The eight-time Boston Music Award winner, who will be in Providence for an album release show at The Parlour on April 4, is releasing his new album Boys Talking in a somewhat unconventional method, at least by today’s norms. Instead […]
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Pulitzer Winner Rick Atkinson to discuss the American Revolution at the Colony House
Rick Atkinson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is coming to Newport to talk about his latest book on the American Revolution. The event is happening on May 9 at the historic Colony House from 6 to 7:30 p.m., organized by Charter Books and the Newport Historical Society. Rick Atkinson Atkinson will discuss “The Fate of the […]
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Spectacle Live bringing Pat Metheny and Graham Nash to Park Theatre
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston is gearing up for two big-name musicians this year. Guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny, who’s snagged 20 Grammy Awards across 12 categories, is set to perform on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Rock legend Graham Nash, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, takes the stage […]
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Newport Classical announces 2025 Music Festival lineup
Newport Classical’s 2025 Music Festival will dazzle audiences with 29 concerts from July 4 to 22 at 11 iconic Newport venues. Executive Director Gillian Fox promises “an unforgettable celebration of artistry, community, and live performance” against Newport’s stunning backdrop. The lineup features heavy hitters like Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with violinist Stefan Jackiw, Broadway sensation Jessica […]
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Newport’s Comedy Scene heats up with “Blind Date Interrupted” monthly show
The Newport Comedy Series is turning its popular “Blind Date Interrupted” show into a monthly event at Top of Pelham after a successful sold-out debut. Upcoming performances are set for March 27, April 17, and May 15 at One Pelham East in downtown Newport. Comedian Ace Aceto hosts this unique blend of live blind speed […]
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What’s Up Interview: Meet comedian Sophie Buddle, appearing March 29 at Lil Rhody Laugh Riot in Providence
Rising comedy star Sophie Buddle is headed to The Vets in Providence this weekend as part of the inaugural Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, a four-day comedy festival taking over the capital city. The Ottawa native, who made her comedy debut at age 15, is widely known for her 2019 album A Lil Bit of Buddle, […]
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Tiverton Public Library publishes April schedule of events
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is […]
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22 Bowen’s to host Staglin Family Vineyard and Continuum Wine Dinner
22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille will host a special four-course wine dinner on Thursday, March 27, featuring wines from Staglin Family Vineyard and Continuum. Update – On March 24, we were notified by a spokesperson for Newport Restaurant Group that this event has been canceled. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will pair […]
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Tours will be offered of Newport’s Barney Street Cemetery on March 22
The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a tour of the circa 1828 Barney Street Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m. This tour of the final resting place of many of Newport’s early Irish immigrants and the site of Rhode Island’s first Catholic church is approximately 30 minutes long. Popular local researcher […]
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What’s Up Interview: Marc Cohn, playing Jane Pickens Friday, March 28
Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn certainly knows a little bit about life’s challenges. In 2005, while on tour in Denver, CO, he was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking, and in January, he announced that he has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2020. The singer is bringing his band to Newport on Friday, March 28, […]
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Puddingstone Music continues 2025 Series at Rough Point in April
Following a sold-out concert with Sheffield Chamber Players at Belmont Chapel earlier this month, Puddingstone announces the next concert in their 2025 series. “Celli à Deux” will feature an evening of music and dance at the historic Rough Point mansion in Newport on Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. This concert will feature Arlen Hlusko, […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: March 21 – 23
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2025. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Friday, March 21 Things To Do 7 pm: JCT Presents: Once on this Island at Jamestown Parks and Rec. 7:30 pm: […]
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newportFILM announces spring film lineup
Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, newportFILM has curated Sundance Official Selections and a Leonardo DiCaprio Executive Produced documentary about a small, heroic team saving animals in a Ukrainian zoo for its spring film lineup. Launching the spring season is the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning A New Kind of Wilderness, which follows a family who must unexpectedly […]
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RISCA leaders to discuss arts funding at ‘Arts Around the Fire’ event
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County is gearing up for its “Arts Around the Fire” networking event, featuring key leaders from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). Todd Trebour, RISCA’s Executive Director, and Sara Leonard, the newly appointed Deputy Director, will be on hand to share insights and answer questions. […]
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Noir nights, Hollywood legends, and cult classics coming to The JPT
The JPT continues its tradition of immersive film experiences with a newly announced lineup of curated film series celebrating visionary directors, cult classics, and Hollywood’s golden age. Highlights include fan-favorite monthly David Lynch retrospectives, a year-long Film Noir series featuring Pinot Noir tastings, and a centennial tribute to Hollywood legend Jack Lemmon. “With special events […]
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Suzanne Vega to perform at The JPT in June
Get ready for a night of folk music magic as Suzanne Vega takes the stage at The JPT Film & Event Center on June 21. The concert, put on by Spectacle Live, will showcase Vega’s impressive career with a mix of her classic hits and new songs. Fans can look forward to hearing favorites like […]
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What’s Up Interview: Legendary singer-songwriter Janis Ian, on new film ‘Breaking Silence’
Singer-Songwriter Janis Ian helped pave the way for modern songwriters. Where would today’s confessional singers be without ballads like “At Seventeen,” not to mention the groundbreaking classic “Society’s Child?” A compelling new documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, directed by Varda Bar-Kar, opens at the Jane Pickens Film and Event Center on April 3. The film […]
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Music as Medicine: Sangita Sisters bringing Kirtan to Cranston
They call themselves the Sangita Sisters. Six women who met “divinely” to perform Kirtan. What’s Kirtan, you ask? “It’s a form of devotional music,” says Sarah Loomis, one of the six Sisters. “It’s the music of yoga.” On Saturday, March 22, the Sisters will be performing in a fundraising event at Raffa Life Yoga Studio […]
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Jessica Pratt, Dan Reeder, Illiterate Light, and Sammy Rae & Friends added to Newport Folk lineup
Last week, the Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event, announcing Jessica Pratt, Dan Reeder, Illiterate Light, and Sammy Rae & Friends. Set for July 25-27, the festival has already sold out but continues to reveal its performer list, with more names expected in the weeks ahead. So far, Friday’s […]
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What’s Up in Music: We preview the statewide Spring concert scene
Better weather, longer days and longer nights mean music fans from around the region are awakening from their winter slumber. There’s lots going on at area concert venues – we’ve got all the highlights of the Spring Concert Season leading into early June at venues around the state. More concerts are expected to be added […]
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Fitz and the Tantrums to perform at International Tennis Hall of Fame
Get ready to clap your hands, Newport! The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that indie pop and neo-soul sensation Fitz and the Tantrums will headline the 2025 Induction Celebration, adding a vibrant musical finale to a weekend honoring tennis legends Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers. The announcement, made today, reveals that the […]
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Newport Mansions unveils packed 2025 event calendar
Today, the Preservation Society of Newport County provided the following list of the larger events they have scheduled for 2025 at the Newport Mansions. • “The Newport ‘Piccolo Simposio’: Italian Influence in Newport”:April 3, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. This smaller-scale relaunch of the Newport Symposium, last held in 2019, will offer a […]
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newportFILM to screen ‘Champions Of The Golden Valley’ at Roger Williams Botanical Center
In partnership with the Roger Williams Botanical Center, newportFILM announces its final film of the Winter Warm Up series, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY — winner of the Grand Prize and Audience Choice at Banff Mountain Film Festival – about young Afghan skiers from rival villages convening for a mountain race before many are displaced. In the remote mountains of Afghanistan, a […]
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Renowned political scientist Robert D. Putnam to visit Newport
RENEWport will bring internationally-renowned political scientist and author Professor Robert D. Putnam to Newport in April. Putnam’s visit will feature his keynote address “What is the State of American Democracy Today?” on April 15, 2025 at 5:00PM at Salve Regina University. The event is free and open to the public, with online RSVP at https://renewport.org/event/the-state-of-american-democracy-today/ Deep and […]
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Newport Art Museum previews summer season
The Newport Art Museum (NAM) has announced its exhibition calendar for the summer 2025 season, featuring a dynamic selection of artists and exhibitions. The season will showcase treasured works from the Museum’s permanent collection as well as the work of contemporary artists. “Through this extraordinary summer season, the Newport Art Museum continues its commitment to presenting […]