The Newport Jazz Festival has announced Chick Corea has been added to their 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. Corea will be accompanied by Christian McBride and Brian Blade for two performances that will celebrate his 75th Birthday. The announcement came on Facebook on Thursday, December 17th; “Ladies & Gentlemen, please welcome Chick Corea to the 2016 […]
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New Building Approved to Replace Carr-Rice Building on Trinity Church Campus
At the Historic District Commission meeting on December 15th, members formally heard the proposal for construction of a new building on the Trinity Church campus in place of Carr-Rice. Several members offered comments before the HDC voted unanimously to approve the proposal. The application approved the following; “Nov-12 Application of Trinity Church-Rector-et-als, 23 Mill Street, […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 17)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines Newport college bans hoverboards amid safety investigation (Projo)RI Supreme Court to hear appeals on Breakers battle (WPRI) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Two New Events Will Make a Splash on the Newport Waterfront in 2016
Bowen’s Wharf has added two new events for 2016 that build on past successes and local enthusiasm for more activity on the waterfront. The two new events that Bowen’s Wharf will host in 2016 are the Wooden Boat Show and the Oyster Festival, What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you the news that this was coming to […]
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Meet the Dynamic PR Team Behind the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s New Tourism Campaign
(Photo of Bowen’s Wharf) Award-winning New York-based agency Havas PR North America has won the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation account and appointed ‘Team Rhody’ to fulfill its role as one of three firms developing and deploying the state’s $4.5 million tourism campaign. Havas PR’s Providence office brings together creative and strategic thinkers who represent what makes Rhode Island great: a mix of seasoned and […]
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Preservation Society Extends Free Admission for Newport Residents Through 2016
Preservation Society of Newport County CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe has announced that residents of the City of Newport will continue to receive free admission to the Newport Mansions for calendar year 2016, extending an offer that began last June in celebration of the Preservation Society’s 70th anniversary. “This is our Christmas gift to our […]
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Here’s What Rhode Islanders Googled More Than Any Other State in 2015
Estately has taken a look back on 2015 to see how Americans in every state spent their time Googling the people, terms, movies, TV shows, organizations, events, cultural phenomena, and controversies that grabbed people’s attention in 2015. Here’s what was Googled more frequently in Rhode Island than any other state in 2015. RHODE ISLAND Brian Williams (NBC journalist […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 16)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines [the_ad_group id=”61″] Rare treasure in store for Newport Christmas visitors (Examiner.com)In Newport, millionaires battle over priceless view (Projo)Fire News: Newport (RI) Firefighters Ratify New Union Contract (Fire Engineering) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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New Date and Route Set for 3rd Annual Newport Night Run
The Newport Night Run, Newport’s only nighttime race, has found a new date and route in 2016! The 3rd Annual Newport Night Run will be held on April 1st at 7pm and will once again benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation. The event was created and is organized by Gray Matter Marketing of Newport, who […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk has Been Recognized as ‘The Best Hotel in Rhode Island’
(Photo via The Chanler at Cliff Walk) Travel + Leisure has honored The Chanler with the recognition of ‘Best Hotel in Rhode Island’ this afternoon in a story that featured The Best Hotels in Every State. An excerpt from the recognition; “New England is famed for its charming, historic inns, and the Chanler at Cliff Walk […]
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St. George’s Lands on Front Cover of Boston Globe Today for Past Sexual Abuse Allegations
Screen shot of the front cover of The Boston Globe on Thursday, December 15th. (Featured photo via The Boston Globe) St. George’s in Middletown found themselves on the front cover of The Boston Globe today, December 15th for things that allegedly happened in the 1970’s at the school that include allegations of sexual abuse”. “Anne Scott […]
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Newport Real Estate Entrepreneur Introduces Yoga Into Her Sales Routine
Right when we think Libby Kirwin has already pulled out all the stops, the real estate entrepreneur surprises us with yet another exciting marketing initiative to bring her property listings the forefront of our attention. This million dollar listing’s main attraction (recently reduced to $999,000) is it’s “spa-like” backyard amenities including heated pool, hot tub and secret outdoor […]
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Officials Celebrate Completion of $30 Million Waterfront Project at Naval Station Newport
(Photo via US Senator Reed) 12/14/2015 — NEWPORT, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today was joined by Admiral Linda Fagan, the 1st U.S. Coast Guard District Commander, representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Naval Station Newport, and Rhode Island construction workers for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the new Coast Guard wharf […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 15)
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Newport Man Wins $20,000 on Instant Ticket he Bought at Fifth Ward Liquor
(Photo of Fifth Ward Liquor) For the second time this month, someone from Newport has won big on a RI Lottery Instant Scratch Ticket. On December 8th, a Newport Man Wins $35,000 on Instant Ticket, Plans on Opening a Juice Bar in Newport. In a press release on December 14th, RI Lottery shared the following good […]
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Discover Newport Recognized With Platinum Choice Award by Smart Meetings Magazine
(Photo via Discover Newport) Discover Newport has been recognized by Smart Meetings magazine with a Platinum Choice Award for Outstanding Service. More info from the press release distributed by Discover Newport below; Smart Meetings magazine, the meeting industry’s premier resource for meeting professionals, recently awarded Discover Newport with a coveted Platinum Choice Award. This highly […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 14)
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What’sUpNewp’s CEO Will Takeover as Host of “The Open Forum” on 1540AM WADK
The What’sUpNewp Crew is excited to announce that Ryan Belmore, our Owner, Editor and CEO, will become the new host of The Open Forum on WADK 1540AM starting on Monday, December 14th. The show has been hosted by Dave Rogers for the last six years, his voice, experience and knowledge will be missed on the air and in the […]
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Newport Skating Center Will Once Again Feature Nightly Specials
Newport Waterfront Events hosted the Grand Re-Opening of the Newport Skating Center Presented by ALEX AND ANI and 34TH Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, December 11th at the Newport Yachting Center. Nightly specials at the rink return this year and include: Free Skate Nights on Mondays courtesy of ALEX AND ANI and Wednesdays thanks to Cox Communications (not offered during the holidays or […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 13)
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In Pictures: Re-Opening of Newport Skating Center in Downtown Newport
Newport Waterfront Events hosted a festive celebration with a sprinkle of holiday magic at the Grand Re-Opening of the Newport Skating Center Presented by ALEX AND ANI and 34TH Annual Tree Lighting on Friday night Newport Yachting Center. Hundreds were on hand for the festivities which included the illumination of the 20-foot evergreen tree, Santa & The Elves, carolers, free […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 12)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines News Bites: The Mooring Specials / Newport Restaurant Group New … (Eat Drink RI)$3m USD up for grabs in game-changing 2016 World Match Racing … (My Sailing) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Pell School Class Students Take a Roll in IMC’s Nutcracker At Rosecliff
Caption: Glen Lewis with his students Malak Mohamed, Alexander Viveiros and Kathleen Medieros at Rosecliff ready to perform in Island Moving Co’s Newport Nutcracker. Island Moving Co photo. Three students from Island Moving Co.’s Pell School Class at the Newport Academy of Ballet made their Nutcracker debuts in the cast of the 14th season of the Newport […]
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The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore, our Owner, Editor and CEO, became the new host of The Open Forum on WADK 1540AM on December 14th, 2015. More information on the announcement – What’sUpNewp’s CEO Will Takeover as Host of “The Open Forum” on 1540AM WADK. Listen to “The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore” every weekday from 12:30pm – 2pm on 1540 AM on […]
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Save The Date: An Oyster Festival is Coming to Newport
(Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor) What’sUpNewp has learned that Bowen’s Wharf will host an Oyster Festival in May 2016. The inaugural event is currently scheduled to fall the week after Salve Regina University’s Graduation and a week before Memorial Day Weekend, May 21st and May 22nd. Full details will be announced soon on www.bowenswharf.com. Photo of […]