Discover all that’s happening around Newport for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend, March 1 – 3, 2024. Stories related to this weekend Friday, March 1 Things To Do 9:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 11 am to 6 pm: Craft Beer Week: Half Price Pints & Beer Flights at Taproot Brewing […]
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Community College of Rhode Island Players to present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
The Community College of Rhode Island Players will take audiences on a trip back to the year 1975 with the return of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The play, written by Ken Kesey, was adapted into the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson and went on to win all five major Academy Awards the year […]
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RI Craft Beer Week returns March 1 – 10
Returning for its third year, the statewide RI Craft Beer Week will take place March 1-10. A collection of events featuring special beer releases, food pairings, live music, games and entertainment awaits craft beer enthusiasts at brewery taprooms and select venues across Rhode Island. Brewery-goers that make a point of stamping their RI Brewery Passport […]
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Outlaw Music Festival returning to Xfinity Center on July 2 with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Celisse
The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour returns to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA on July 2, 2024 with headliners Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Celisse. Complete ticket information is available here. “This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup […]
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Alliance Française de Newport to Celebrate the Month of the Francophonie
The Alliance Française de Newport is preparing to celebrate the Month of the Francophonie with three events: A Perfume Experience, A Crêpe Fest, and A Masked Ball. The month of March is dedicated to celebrating French language and culture. A Perfume Experience will occur on March 3rd at the French Confection (72 East Main Road, […]
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Meet Rhode Island ‘leaplings’ – Born on February 29, a select few celebrate their birthday every four years
It only happens once every four years. No, we’re not talking about the Summer Olympics or the presidential elections, although both are on the same cycle as this calendric event. We’re talking about “Leap Day,” of course, February 29th, which occurs every fourth year during Leap Year. First, I confess that I have an inside […]
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What’s Up this weekend: Feb. 23 – 25
Discover all that’s happening around Newport for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend, February 23 – 25, 2024. Happening This Weekend Friday, February 23 Things To Do Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County 2 pm: Film Series: Maggie Smith at Newport Public Library 5 pm: WINEterfest Beer Hall at Newport Vineyards 5:30 pm: Providence Children’s […]
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JPT to host local film premiere of ‘Hundreds of Beavers’
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) hosts the local film premiere of Hundreds of Beavers this Saturday, February 24, at 9 PM. Hundreds of Beavers is deemed one of the must-see independent films of 2024, earning itself an ever-so-rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. “The JPT is committed to bringing films and events to our local […]
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Newport Sings Youth Chorus offers free after-school chorus program for students in grades 1-6
It’s time to sing! The Newport Sings Youth Chorus program offers a free seven-week after-school chorus program for grades 1-6 students. The program is open to all students and includes various music, soulful tunes, and lively Jamaican beats. The Newport Sings Chorus program is divided into two age groups: Prep Chorus for students in grades […]
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Gamm Theatre to present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night beginning March 21
WARWICK, RI (February 21, 2024) – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night —a web of misdirected love and unexpected poignancy woven by a cast of unforgettable characters. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Associate Artistic Director Rachel Walshe co-direct the Bard’s famous comedy. Twelfth Night runs March 21-April 14 at The […]
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Comedian Shane Gillis coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 16
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 21, 2024) –– Shane Gillis will bring his award-winning comedic genius to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night full of laughter on Friday, August 16th at 8:00pm. Tickets to see Gillis go on sale Friday, February 23rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can buy tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office […]
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The best movies of 2024 so far
The year may have just gotten started, but 2024 is already looking to be an exciting year in film if the following list is any indication. As a result of the monthslong Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strikes last year, industry experts, like those at Deadline, […]
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Narragansett Brewery schedules events for RI Craft Brewery Week
With Rhode Island Craft Brewery Week beginning on March 1, Narragansett Brewery is gearing up for ten days of special events. The highlight of the week is the much–anticipated Lager CON on Saturday, March 2, a day-long celebration dedicated to Narragansett’s iconic Lager and featuring activities like Lager Cask Tapping, Lager Flights, Stone Path Malt […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free healthy food demo as part of Middletown Wellness Month
The Middletown Public Library is hosting a free healthy food demo on Monday, March 4 at 5:30 pm, as part of Middletown Wellness Month. Jenette Nessett, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will be leading the program, which will teach participants how to prepare quick, healthy, and flavorful meals that can help improve overall health. The free […]
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Award-winning Irish trio, Socks in the Frying Pan, coming to Blackstone River Theatre Sunday, March 10
Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan will perform at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St, Cumberland, RI on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $28 in advance and $31 day of show. For more information call or visit brtri.org. Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning band from […]
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Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli to stop at Mohegan Sun on ‘The Last Encores Tour’ Friday June 7
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 19, 2024) –– Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons announced The Last Encores tour earlier today. The acclaimed band has decided to perform a limited number of shows, including an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, June 7th. For over 60 years, Valli has sold over 175 million records while capturing the hearts […]
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What’s Up Interview: Country singer David Nail, playing Greenwich Odeum March 8
A leading voice in country music is coming to the Greenwich Odeum on Saturday, March 8. David Nail is a widely regarded singer-songwriter and a Grammy award-nominated artist who has made Nashville home for over two decades. Nail broke out in 2002 with his song “Memphis,” and later hit #1 on the country charts with […]
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Sail Newport presents “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life” on Feb. 29
Sail Newport hosts Silvermoon Mars LaRose of the Tomaquag Museum for a presentation on the significance of water titled “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life.” Two elements that life cannot survive without, hydrogen and oxygen, come together to form Water. Water that quenches and cleanses, that heals and destroys, is an essential component of Indigenous foodways, […]
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‘Six Picks’ fun ideas for February School Vacation Week
Here’s our roundup of fun family activities for February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break around RI. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln, which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries for the little ones; the […]
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Super Smash Burger
It’s time to celebrate the most quintessential American food, the hamburger, with the 7th Annual Newport Burger Bender. Forget the classic patty-lettuce-tomato-ketchup combo, because for ten consecutive days, 52 restaurants local to Newport and Bristol Counties are duking it out over ingredients, flavor profiles, and creativity in order to be crowned with the coveted title: […]
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What’s Up Interview: BaoBao Chen of ‘Small Island, Big Song,’ coming to The Strand in PVD March 15
“The ocean doesn’t separate us; the ocean unites us.” Small Island Big Song is a unique music, film, and performing arts project bridging together the islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through artistic collaboration. The project is described as “a transcendent musical journey combining song, spoken word, and cinematic visuals filmed over a […]
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‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ star & children’s author Karyn Parsons to visit Providence Children’s Museum during February school vacation week
Providence, RI – Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the February school vacation. PCM will have extended hours as well as an extensive schedule of activities during the February break. Special activities start on Saturday, February 17th, with the museum open every day between […]
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Newport Live to present the Chris Spedding Trio on March 23 at Colony House
March is for guitar heroes – and Chris Spedding is the iconic guitar hero. Newport Live presents The Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM at the the Colony House, Washington Square, in Newport, RI. Tickets are available on EventBrite or at the Newport Live website. It’s not often […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces 2024 Hall of Fame Weekend Packages
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is gearing up for Hall of Fame Weekend on July 19-21, 2024 in Newport, R.I. The weekend will celebrate the Class of 2024, which includes Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans, and Leander Paes. Three different package options are now available for purchase, and fans can choose from a full […]
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Newport Winter Festival returns with over 150 events from February 16-25
Newport Winter Festival is just around the corner! This ten-day event runs from February 16-25, 2024, and is packed with over 150 events showcasing the best of food, music, and fun for all ages. Some of the featured events include The Eagles Experience, The 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Changes in Latitudes, […]