Upon autumn’s arrival, Newport traditionally welcome a substantial increase in international visitors, meetings and conferences, motorcoach and cruise ship passengers. There’s no doubt New England’s legendary cacophony of color lures those from near and far to celebrate nature’s bounty which is fêted at special events throughout our destination. Some of these autumnal experiences include: Newport Festa […]
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15 Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend | September 25 – 27
Hey’o, the first weekend of fall is here and WOW does the forecast for events and weather look mighty beautiful! Here’s a look ta 15 great things happening this weekend in The Beautiful City By The Sea, as well as a few extra ongoing events that will keep you smiling and busy, enjoy! Pssst…. don’t […]
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Newport Film and Celebrity Tour Offers a New and Entertaining Way to See The City By The Sea
According to IMDB, there are more than 100 films, documentaries and tv shows that credit Newport, Rhode Island as a filming location. The What’sUpNewp Crew recently curated what we thought were the 16 Most Popular Movies Filmed in Newport, RI. Newport Film & Celebrity Tour is now giving you the opportunity to view over fifty clips […]
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St. Mary’s Announces Fall Schedule for “A Return To Camelot”, Kennedy Wedding Remembrance
Due to its popularity during the summer and avid interest expressed by the cruise ship passengers that visit Newport in September and October, St. Mary’s has scheduled additional public performances of “Return to Camelot” this fall. The presentation features vintage film clips and a live performance of music and song from the Kennedy wedding ceremony […]
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Public Invited to Participate in Salve Regina’s 16th annual 5K Mansion Run and Walk
Salve Regina University will host their 16th Annual 5k Mansion Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m on Saturday, October 3. Back for a fifth year is the Kids’ Fun Run, which starts at 8 a.m. Open to the general public, the U.S.A. Track & Field-sanctioned 3.1-mile course weaves participants in a scenic tour past many Gilded […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Will Entertain Visitors This Fall With Acoustic Music Series
Bowen’s Wharf will host acoustic live music performances down at “The Anchor Of Newport” to entertain and welcome visitors during the fall season! Visitors and locals are invited to enjoy local live music, food, shopping, and the beautiful crisp air down on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport this Fall! FEATURED MUSICIANS WILL INCLUDE • Matt Smith of The Troubles & […]
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Preservation Society’s Fall Lecture Series Will Explore “Matters of Taste”
The Preservation Society of Newport County announces its fall lecture series, “Matters of Taste.” Advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made HERE or by calling (401) 847-1851. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6:00 p.m. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Living Artfully: At Home with Marjorie Merriweather Post Estella M. Chung, Head of Oral History, Curator […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport, RI | September 18 – 20
Newport Boat Show weekend is here and we’re going to be honest with you, there’s so much happening and to do this weekend that you’re going to forget that it’s September. What’sUpNewp has the ultimate guide to keep you busy, entertained and smiling this weekend. 1 – Newport International Boat Show | Friday – Sunday Set for […]
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Corn Maze at Escobar’s Farm Will Host ‘Harry Potter Day’
Escobar’s Farm Corn Maze will celebrate Harry Potter Day on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Activities will be set up both inside and outside of the corn maze to celebrate Harry Potter Day at the Portsmouth, RI farm, show up dressed as a character and receive $1.00 off […]
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X Games Gold Medalist Kevin Robinson Returns to Newport This Weekend
Some twenty years after his debut at the 1995 Inaugural Extreme Games Newport, X Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) will travel full circle, appearing at the 2nd Annual New England Festival of Hope on Sunday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm at Easton’s Beach. It seems only fitting that on the 20th anniversary of […]
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Newport International Boat Show Offers a Fun-Filled Destination for Visitors of All Ages
Set for this weekend (September 17-20th, 2015) on Newport Harbor is the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), the kick-off to the boat show season and a prime time to experience fall in New England. It’s also one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country – hosting exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Announces “Design a Scarecrow Challenge” at Harvest Fair
The 41st Annual Harvest Fair at The Norman Bird Sanctuary (NBS) is adding a new challenge to their agenda of activities in 2015. NBS has announced “THE DESIGNER SCARECROW CHALLENGE,” a contest to draw local organizations, merchants and vendors to sponsor a team and create a “scarecrow” that represents your team’s creativity, originality and overall theme. A […]
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iMEE Dance Company Will Present “the sum of 4 / + one” at Megley Black Box Theatre in Newport
Infinite Movement Ever Evolving (iMEE) contemporary dance company presents a feast of sight and sound through a diverse collection of choreographic voices and film on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at Megley Black Box Theatre in Newport. iMEE’s October performances will mark the company’s first FULL programming of multi-disciplinary contemporary dance offered to […]
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Fort Adams Will Appear on Syfy’s ‘Ghost Hunters’ This October
Fort Adams State Park will be featured on Ghost Hunters on October 14th at 9:00pm on Syfy . In each episode, Jason Hawes and his team of paranormal investigators, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) investigate paranormal activity across the country. Fort Adams Trust will host an exclusive episode screening in the very spot inside Fort Adams […]
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8 Things To Do This Week in Newport, RI | September 14 – 17
Autumn doesn’t arrive until September 23rd and there’s still plenty to keep you busy, smiling and entertained in the City By The Sea! Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in Newport! Recommended Related Story: Live Music & Entertainment Listings For This Week Things To Do In Newport, RI Monday, September 14th – […]
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Two Chances to See Fireworks This Fall in Newport, RI
The Newport City Council approved two special event licenses on Wednesday, September 9th that will give two different applicants the permission to host a fireworks display in Newport, RI this fall. While both events are private, both firework displays should be able to be seen by the general public. On Thursday, September 24th; Advanced Power Services will […]
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Island Moving Co. Will Present Dances Set in City Landscapes as an Open for Dancing Interlude
Newport’s Island Moving Co. will present dances set in city landscapes as an Open for Dancing Interlude on September 25 and 26, 2015. IMC’s Open for Dancing is a biennial site specific dance and art festival that the Company will next present in September 2016. The Interlude will include performances created for the center of […]
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Portsmouth Residents Invited to Free Day at Green Animals
As part of its continuing celebration of its 70th anniversary, The Preservation Society of Newport County invites all Town of Portsmouth, RI residents and their families to enjoy free admission to Green Animals Topiary Garden on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Any resident family member is welcome to visit Green Animals on September 19 just by […]
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15 Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport, RI | September 11 – 13
The first weekend of what some call “Fall” is here and we’re going to be honest with you, there’s so much happening and to do this weekend that you’re going to forget that we just celebrated Labor Day. What’sUpNewp has the ultimate guide to keep you busy, entertained and smiling this weekend. 1 – Remembering 9/11 Attacks […]
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Ceremonies Planned in Newport, RI to Commemorate 14th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
September 11, 2015 will mark 14 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the New York City, Washington D.C. and the United States. There are a few ceremonies planned to remember those lost and to commemorate the anniversary. Naval War College The Naval War College (NWC) will hold a remembrance ceremony at noon, Sept. 11, […]
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Newport Art Museum Introduces New Fall Programming: Second Saturdays, Drinks with Designers and Art After Dark
The Newport Art Museum is kicking off the fall season with a series of new programs. “Second Saturdays” (beginning September 12), “Drinks with Designers” (beginning September 17), and “Art After Dark” (beginning October 8), will join the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. These […]
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Newport Will Welcome World Series Champion Trot Nixon on September 20th
Retired Red Sox World Champion player Trot Nixon will speak at the 2nd Annual New England Festival of Hope on Sunday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm at Easton’s Beach. Trot was a member of the 2004 Red Sox team that won the first World Series in 86 years. A Red Sox fixture in the […]
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Oliver Hazard Perry Seeks Volunteers To Sail With Them to New London
Rhode Island’s tall ship OLIVER HAZARD PERRY is departing The Hinckley Company’s shipyard (Portsmouth, RI) on Thursday morning, bound for New London’s Maritime Heritage Festival. They are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work alongside the crew for the weekend. Join them for a four-day adventure! Interested participants should be on the dock at 0800 tomorrow morning […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host First East Coast Screening of ‘Sense The Wind’
Jamestown Arts Center will host the first East Coast showing of ‘Sense The Wind’ with cast and crew from the film on Saturday, September 12th Sense the Wind is a journey into the sport of blind sailing and into the lives of four of its competitors. On board cameras and audio capture the high stakes tension. Camera angles at […]
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Fort Adams Trust Seeks ‘Deadicated Volunteers’ for Fortress Of Nightmares
Fortress Of Nightmares, Newport’s premier haunted attraction, will return to Fort Adams State Park on October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23th and 25th. The event is scheduled to take place nightly from 6pm-10pm. The 2015 event will feature Tunnels Of Terror, Haunted Officers Quarters, Fort Adams Zombie Hunter Challenge (Laser Tag), Beer Graveyard & Frightful Food Trucks, […]