If you were at Day #1 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. HARBOR STAGE JP Harris California Turnarounds Badly Bent Two for the Road Amarillo South Oklahoma Home Is Where the Heart Is Maria Hard Road When I Quit Drinking Gear Jammin Daddy Shelly Colvin Guest – vox Mark Sloan-guitar […]
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Obituary for Sheila Ventura
Sheila J. (Dyer) Ventura, 74 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the wife of John L. Ventura. She was born in Newport on September 27, 1941. A daughter of the late James E. and Julia (Shea) Dyer. Sheila grew up in the Newport’s Fifth Ward, a graduate […]
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This Weekend: Great Things To Do In and Around Newport (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this Newport Folk Festival weekend in and around Newport, RI. As a note, we didn’t list any of the Newport Festival After Parties that are already sold out. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Who’s on First? Newport Folk Festival Starting with a Twang
Jay Sweet, the Producer of Newport Folk Festival, introduced this years first act on the Harbour Stage: JP Harris and The Tough Choices. Jay told the crowd, “I have chills” and I think that everyone else did, too. To put it plainly, JP Harris looks like he could be part of a new age biker […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Schedule & Lineup
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival is set to take place this weekend out at Fort Adams State Park. From site map to schedules and what to bring to the Festival, Newport Folk Festival has it all laid out for you in this year’s Official Folk Handbook. Be sure to read it over before hitting the […]
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New Video Shows What Possible Performances and Programming Could Come to the Newport Opera House
The Newport Opera House Theater and Performing Arts Center has released a new video on the restoration project, titled “Imagine” it is a presentation that showcases the programming possibilities and variety of performance genres that will enliven their stage once the theater is restored. The video shows some of those who have performed on the stage over the years, […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist Thatcher Harrison
We first met Thatcher Harrison at the 2016 Art’s and Cultural Alliance of Newport County Annual Meeting earlier this year. The 14-year-old was among the entertainment for the evening at the Newport Art Museum, his performance left us a bit speechless. Thatcher is returning to Newport very soon to participate in Newport BridgeFest, we caught […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #1 of Newport Folk Festival
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with JP Harris opening the day and Flight Of The Conchords closing out the day around 7:30 pm. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by […]
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Kris Kristofferson Returns To Newport and the Festival Where His Career Was ‘Launched’
Forty seven years ago at the 10th Annual Newport Folk Festival, the crowd at Festival Field in Newport was entertained by Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, James Taylor and many others. While James Taylor’s set would be cut short by George Wein because a man named Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, there was […]
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Raury, Unplugged and Unfiltered
Last week, when I talked with Jay Sweet he said to me, “Raury … is something we haven’t really done in the past, I am pretty excited about that.” I was excited, too, but did not get my hopes up. I knew that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get any face time with Raury during […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate Attends Fundraiser in Newport on Friday Night
Hillary Clinton took to social media on Friday to announce that her running mate would be Virginia’s Senator Tim Kaine. I’m thrilled to announce my running mate, @TimKaine, a man who’s devoted his life to fighting for others. -H pic.twitter.com/lTVyfztE5Z— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 23, 2016 Just a few short hours later, Senator Kaine arrived in […]
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Rhode Island Foundation Awards $30,000 to Help Newport Jazz Festival Continue Offering Third Day of Performances
The Newport Festivals Foundation Inc. announced today that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to stage a third day of music featuring emerging artists and future icons at the historic Newport Jazz Festival on Friday, July 29, at Fort Adams State Park. After a two-decade hiatus, it is the third […]
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Agenda for July 27th Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on July 27, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. For links to any documents, head here. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers […]
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Obituary for Sheila Ventura
Sheila J. (Dyer) Ventura, 74 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the wife of John L. Ventura. She was born in Newport on September 27, 1941. A daughter of the late James E. and Julia (Shea) Dyer. Sheila grew up in the Newport’s Fifth Ward, a graduate […]
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Obituary for Clyde Cofield
Clyde, Kip, Kippy Cofield passed away in Newport Hospital on July 21, 201, with his devoted family by his side. Clyde was born September 18, 1936, he was the son of Hoyt and Jackie Cofield – long time residents of Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI. Kip was a 1956 graduate of Rogers High School. Upon […]
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Can’t Make It To Newport Folk Festival This Weekend? Here’s How You Can Follow Along
Gates to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will open at 10 a.m. this morning at Fort Adams State Park. One of the ones that were left behind without a ticket? Newport Folk Festival is here to soften the pain with live audio feeds from the festival. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to […]
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34 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend (July 22 – 24)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Courts Dedicated in Honor of Billie Jean King, Tony Trabert, Jack Kramer, Mark McCormack, ATP, WTA, and WCT at International Tennis Hall of Fame
During the recent Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame finalized the work of the recent Match Point Capital Campaign by officially dedicating six new hard courts on the property. Through the support of generous donors, four of the courts were named in honor of Hall of Famers Billie Jean […]
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Daffodillion, Newport Tree Society and Others Join in Beautifying Newport’s Entryway
Thanks to record-breaking donations, over $23,000 was raised at Ronald Lee Fleming’s Bellevue House Daffodillion gala to further beautify Newport. Last year’s event generated sufficient funds to purchase a bulb-planting machine that was donated to the City. This year’s dinner raised 25% more in contributions that purchased 26 trees that now grace the entryway into […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist ‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe
Lorri Shankar will present A Retro Country Experience at Jane Pickens Theater during Newport BridgeFest on Tuesday, July 26th. Among those performing at this show will be Mack Johnson, Joann Svendsen and Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. ‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe has been performing for more than 45 years. He is a master of traditional country blues and stride […]
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Lineup for ‘Deer Tick & Friends After Parties’ at Newport Blues Cafe
For the sixth consecutive year, Deer Tick will host official Newport Folk Festival after parties in Newport at the Newport Blues Cafe. The sold-out shows are scheduled for July 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Deer Tick announced who would be joining them on stage on their Facebook page, be prepared for some surprises. Check out the […]
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Public Advised to Avoid Contact with Sisson Pond in Portsmouth
Just days after the public was advised to avoid contact with Melville Pond in Portsmouth, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Sisson Pond in Portsmouth because of a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can […]
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Will Be Open For Tours During Newport Folk Festival
The 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry will be open for tours on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park during the Newport Folk Festival. Stop by on your way into the festival to check out the country’s newest Tall Ship andRhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel. There is no […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers’ Debuts Loro Piana Spring 2017 Collection
Boutique men’s shop is the only retailer in the region to preview the luxury designer’s entire spring line Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, located at 142 Bellevue Avenue, recently held a preview party to showcase Italian designer Loro Piana’s entire 2017 spring menswear line. The exclusive event featured the full 2017 collection filled with cashmere, leather, […]