PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP Instructor: Dave Rabinow January 21 – March 11This course is designed to support writers in any stage of the writing process, whether you have a project in the works or are looking for inspiration! Each week, at least one student will have their work read by local actors followed by a discussion/workshop. This […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Saturday, January 23
What’s Up In Newport County TodaySaturday, January 23By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ???? Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee will join What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation on Monday, January 25 at 1 pm. We’ll chat with McKee about the Gubernatorial transition and what his goals and plans are as Governor of Rhode Island. We’ll […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Jan. 22 – 24
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. Weekend Weather Forecast Friday Afternoon – Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 11 mph.Friday Night – Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Friday, January 22
What’s Up In Newport County TodayFriday, January 22 Good Morning, ???? A fire on Prudence Island last night engulfed at least three houses. Portsmouth and crews from Newport, Middletown, and beyond battled flames overnight and the island is currently without power. No injuries reported.WPRI has more here – Massive fire erupts on Prudence Island ???? A new […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Thursday, January 21
What’s Up In Newport County TodayThursday, January 21 Good Morning, ???? As Governor Raimondo prepares for the transfer of power to Lt. Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will be taking the lead on weekly COVID-19 briefings. They’ll be provided a COVID-19 update today at 1 pm. We’ll carry it live […]
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Newport Historical Society to host virtual lecture ‘Captain Paul Cuffe: His Work, Vision and Living Legacy’
The Newport Historical Society today announced that they will host Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes for a virtual lecture Captain Paul Cuffe: His Work, Vision and Living Legacy on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 5 pm, virtually on Zoom during African-American History Month. An incident in Newport Harbor in 1812 led to the first formal meeting between […]
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Newport History Tours to present weekly walking tours in February
Newport History Tours, the Newport Historical Society’s walking tour program, will present weekly walking tours in February 2021. On Saturday afternoons visitors can enjoy a stroll through Newport’s historic neighborhoods with an expert tour guide. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 1 pm: Discover the early history of Newport’s people of […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Wednesday, January 20
What’s Up In Newport County TodayWednesday, January 20 Good Morning, ???? Governor Raimondo’s confirmation hearing for U.S. Commerce Secretary has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 26. The process and hearing could take a couple of weeks and Raimondo said that she plans to serve as Governor until the completion of her confirmation hearing. Raimondo will […]
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Plans underway for Aquidneck Island Earth Week 2021
By Aquidneck Island Earth Week Committee Thursday, April 22, 2021 marks a worldwide celebration known as Earth Day. The Aquidneck Island Earth Week Committee is proud to announce plans for the second annual “Aquidneck Island Earth Week”, a community-wide celebration that will take place during the week starting on April 17 through April 25. Last […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Tuesday, January 19
What’s Up In Newport County TodayTuesday, December 19 Good Morning, ???? This past week, a team of local high school students installed a ‘Black Lives Matter’ decal on the basketball court at Rogers High School. WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn with the full story ‘Black Lives Matter’ at Rogers High School ???? Bernadyn also has a look at […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: Jan. 18 – 24
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week, January 18 – 27, 2021. Monday, January 18 LIVE ON WUN | WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Keith Stokes La Vecina Taqueria popping up at Bar ‘Cino beginning Jan. 18 Plant City X scheduled to open in Middletown on Jan. 18 Things […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Monday, January 18
Good Morning, ???? Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Newport County Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, in partnership with the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, Newport Middle Passage Port Marker, R.I. Slave History Medallion, Sankofa Community Connection, and Salve Regina University, will host their 36th Annual National Holiday Celebration in Honor of Dr. […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Saturday, January 16
What’s Up In Newport County TodaySaturday, January 16Weekend Edition Good Morning, ???? The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) held a briefing via Zoom yesterday to update the press on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccination effort. Have a look at who’s getting vaccinated now and who’s getting vaccinated next week.???? Newport Canvassing officials are gearing up for a special […]
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What’s up in Newport County this weekend: Jan. 15 – 17
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, January 15 Wilbury Theatre to Present World Premiere of “The Race” Opening Jan. 15 Plant City X scheduled to open in Middletown on January 18 (Updated) Newport History Tours offering themed winter walking […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Friday, January 15
What’s Up In Newport County TodayFriday, January 15 Good Morning, ????New York Yacht Club American Magic began racing at the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series for the America’s Cup, with a loss to INEOS Team UK in the opening contest of the event.???? Reminder – Plant City X’s opening has been pushed from today to Monday.???? Newport […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Thursday, January 14
What’s Up In Newport County TodayThursday, January 14 Good Morning, ???? Governor Gina Raimondo yesterday announced during her COVID-19 Press Briefing the current restrictions, those that began on December 21, will remain in place until at least mid-February.???? In his regular monthly column, Gerry Goldstein explores How to measure a ruler. ???? The MLK Center yesterday announced a transformational gift from […]
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Newport County Martin Luther King Celebration Committee announces program for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Newport County Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, in partnership with the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, Newport Middle Passage Port Marker, R.I. Slave History Medallion, Sankofa Community Connection, and Salve Regina University, have announced the following schedule of events for the 36th Annual National Holiday Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]
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Museum Reads: Newport Art Museum announces new art-themed book group for adults
A new year of Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults, begins on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Museum Reads, which is sporting a fresh new name, promises engaging conversations with authors and each other on the third Thursday of each month from 12 – 1 pm. Meetings will take place virtually on Zoom, and registration […]
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Alliance Française of Newport will offer French classes in the Spring
In January 2021, the Alliance Française of Newport will offer three opportunities for learning about French language and culture: Beginning French, Intermediate French and “The Salon,” a special Advanced Conversation Group. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for Registration is January 24th. The Alliance Française of Newport is one of more than […]
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Portsmouth Free Public Library to present ‘Slavery in the US during the American Revolution & Early Republic, 1775-1850’
Submitted by Carolyn Magnus, Director of Portsmouth Free Public Library The American Revolution was a partial revolution: It promised the protection of unalienable rights to some, but not all, Americans. Enslaved African-Americans were essentially disregarded. The lecture will cover the period from the beginning of the American Revolution to the beginning of the lead-up to […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Wednesday, January 13
What’s Up In Newport County TodayWednesday, January 13 Good Morning, ???? La Vecina Taqueria is bringing authentic, legit Mexican Street tacos to Newport beginning January 18.???? WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the 25 Newport County real estate sales/transactions that took place last week, as well as his thoughts on the current and future real estate market.???? The […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Tuesday, January 12
What’s Up In Newport County TodayTuesday, January 12by Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ???? The Newport Democratic City Committee, which now is being led by Chair Susan Taylor, is expressing its support for the leadership of Congressman David Cicilline to “hold President Trump accountable for his role in inciting the mob attack on our nation’s Capitol and […]
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Portsmouth Free Public Library to present ‘Slavery in Colonial Rhode Island’ with Fred Zilian
Enslaved African-Americans of colonial Rhode Island lived and worked, and even sometimes prayed and played next to their white masters; however, with few if any basic human and civil rights, without ownership of their own bodies and destinies, their lives were always less than whole, less than full, less than complete, corrupted by slavery. This […]
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What’s up in Newport County this week: Jan. 11 – 17
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. Monday, January 11 Feds reopening Paycheck Protection Program for thousands of small businesses on Jan. 11 Things To Do 6 pm – St Spyridon Youth Group Kickoff Meeting6:30 pm – Train Hard, Recover Well with NPT HealthWorks6:30 pm – A Virtual Celebration of Animation: The 100 […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Monday, January 11
What’s Up In Newport County TodayMonday, January 11by Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ???? The AARP in Rhode Island is asking the state to prioritize residents over the age of 50 to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, giving greater weight to not only those in extended care facilities but also those receiving long-term support in their homes. Additionally, the […]