Blackstone River Theatre will present its first concert of the Fall featuring Rhode Island favorites Atwater~Donnelly and The Vox Hunters on Saturday, September 18, 8:00 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Admission is $18.00 advance, $20.00 day of show. For reservations or information call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272. Masks are required […]
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Upcoming lecture will explore shared Irish and African Heritage experience in Gilded Age Newport
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced the first talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. John Quinn and Mr. Keith Stokes will present a talk entitled, “Shared Spaces: The Irish and African Heritage Experience in Gilded Age […]
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New exhibition opens at the Redwood Libary – “Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren”
Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren has opened in the Van Alen Gallery at the Redwood Library & Athenaeum. Featuring over 30 creations by Newport doyenne Hope “Happy” van Beuren the show introduces for the first time Newport audiences to this remarkable art form and her exceptional skill in making these […]
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Stone Soup Coffeehouse Announces 2021-2022 schedule
The venerable Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence returns this season with in-person concerts beginning on September 25th with folk legend Vance Gilbert. A full slate of national and local artists is scheduled through May 2022. All shows will be held at The Music Mansion, 88 Benefit St. in Providence. Stone Soup was founded over 40 […]
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Born to Rise presents its second annual women’s story festival with this year’s theme of “Rise and Shine”
Story provided by Born To Rise From 5:00-7:00 PM, we will have a social and dinner gathering with authors, art, photo booths, music, food truck, and festive signature cocktails for purchase. From 7:00-9:00 PM, we start the storytelling and performances on the lawn. Last year, Born to Rise™ Women’s story festival, managed to have its […]
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Escobar Farm Corn Maze opens for the season with a maze that celebrates New England
Escobar Farm’s Corn Maze opened for the 2021 season on Friday, September 3. The maze this year celebrates New England and covers 8 Acres. According to Escobar Farms’ website, the maze was designed by Brett Herbst of The Maize. Image via Escobar Farm The maze will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am […]
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Gamm Theatre returns to live performance with “A Lie Agreed Upon”
WARWICK, RI (September 2, 2021) – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens Season 37 with A Lie Agreed Upon, a timely rewrite of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. Written and directed by Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella, A Lie Agreed Upon explores what can happen in a democratic society when science and individual morality clash with economic interests and majority rule. A Lie Agreed […]
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Newport Gallery Night returns on September 9
Enjoy an artful early fall evening with September Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. For the continuation of the 2021 season, Newport Gallery Night will be hosting September Newport Gallery Night featuring DeBlois Gallery and Beach Studios. DeBlois Gallery will be featuring their latest show: “Nurtured By Nature” […]
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DEM to host a fall lineup of outdoors-skills classes, experiences for the public
Promoting and increasing outdoor recreation is one of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s core values and missions. A major way DEM accomplishes this is by offering classes, programs, and experiences to connect Rhode Islanders to the great outdoors. The agency is announcing its fall schedule today. Staff of the Division of Fish and […]
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Team USA will take on England at Newport Polo on Saturday
Yet another spirited battle looms on the horizon as England makes their way to Aquidneck Island to take on the patriot, Team USA, in a major highlight of the Newport International Polo Series’ 30th Anniversary Season. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 4PM at Glen Farm in Portsmouth, the Labor Day weekend rivalry between the two nations has, […]
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What’s Up This Labor Day Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (September 3 – 6)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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River Bend East Songwriters Festival coming to Slater Mill Sept. 11th
Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame Member, Mark Cutler and award-winning singer,songwriter, Rachel Sumner will co-headline the 3rd annual River Bend East Songwriters Festival happening Saturday, September 11 from 12-5 pm. A variety of songwriters will perform along the banks of the beautiful Blackstone River on the grounds of historic Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, […]
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Jamestown Arts Center announces Open House Saturday, Sept. 11
JAMESTOWN, RI — The Jamestown Arts Center will hold an Open House on Saturday, September 11 from 10 am – 3 pm. A free, family event welcomes all ages to explore the JAC studios, learn about Arts Education programs, meet JAC instructors and staff, and create something unique during hands-on demonstrations. Visitors will get a […]
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Fort Adams Trust’s fall event schedule includes car shows, a food truck festival, fundraisers, and family fun
By Sandy Kristiansson, Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust is pleased to announce its fall 2021 schedule of community events for all to enjoy every weekend ranging from classic car shows & food truck festivals to road races & walkathon fundraisers, and finally celebrations of fun for families & children. It all starts off […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more (August 31 – September 6)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (August 27 – 29)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Kristin Hersh to appear with Dave Narcizo at Charter Books Sept. 3
Kristin Hersh, a Newport native who co-founded the legendary alt-rock band Throwing Muses with her stepsister Tanya Donelly, will appear for a conversation with bandmate and drummer Dave Narcizo on September 3rd. The event is scheduled for 7PM at Charter Books, at 8 Broadway in Newport. Kristin Hersh (Photo: Peter Mellekas) Hersh will be discussing […]
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Herb Alpert announces new studio album “Catch the Wind”
Herb Alpert recently announced his new studio album, Catch The Wind, out September 17th via his own imprint Herb Alpert Presents. This new collection features 9 original compositions, plus covers of the beloved Beatles hits “Eleanor Rigby” and “Yesterday”, and American classics “Smile”, “America The Beautiful”, and “Summertime.” Fans can pre-order the album here + via Amazon here today. Earlier this […]
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Six Picks: The best in live music this weekend (August 20-22)
With Hurricane Henri expected to hit the region on Sunday, we’ll limit our weekend picks to Friday and Saturday. Get out and enjoy some live music while you can! Friday: A hard-rocking double bill is the first show to return to PPAC since the pandemic began. What better way to start than with RI’s own […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more ( August 20 – 22)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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“The Historical Fantasy of Esek Hopkins” dance opera coming to Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 17, 2021) – The Haus of Glitter Dance Company presents The Historical Fantasy of Esek Hopkins – an original activist dance opera that reimagines the narrative of Esek Hopkins and rehearses the future for our community, the future of public space, and the future we will leave behind. The cast for this community workshop performance features […]
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RI Folk Festival Coming to East Providence August 29th
After a pandemic hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The annual event, beginning at Noon, is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The outdoor Festival features […]
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What’s Up Interview: Veronica Lewis, playing Rhythm & Roots Festival September 4th
One of the youngest artists appearing at this year’s Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown, RI also happens to be one of the veterans of the annual event. Meet 18-year-old Veronica Lewis, who first appeared on the Rhythm and Roots stage at age 15 in 2018. This year, she’s playing the Festival on Saturday, September […]
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Celebrate the Arts with the Jamestown Arts Center’s 10th Annual Summer Soirée
On August 28, the Jamestown Arts Center will celebrate its 10th Annual Summer Soirée with artists, friends, neighbors, and supporters during a night of music, dancing, summer savories, a live auction, and more! Each year, the Summer Soirée underwrites every aspect of the JAC’s operations, including Scholarship & Programming funds, to bring extraordinary art and […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more ( August 13 – 15 )
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]