Inspired by the current exhibition Donna Ferrato: Selections from ‘Living with the Enemy’, Newport Art Museum today announced that they will host “Searching for Peace at Home: A Community Conversation on Domestic Violence” virtually via Zoom Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8 pm.”The Newport Art Museum was founded in 1912 on the belief that arts and culture have the […]
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Foxwoods Resort Casino reopens Poker, Rainmaker Casino, Live@Atrium Bar, and Topgolf Swing Suite
 Foxwoods Resort Casino today announced the reopeningn of several gaming and entertainment offerings. Due to increased demand, Foxwoods will reopen its poker room, Rainmaker Casino, Live@Atrium Bar, and Topgolf Swing Suite this month with new safety protocols in place. Poker at Foxwoods will make its highly anticipated return on Thursday, March 4. The poker room […]
Save & Stay: ‘Hotel Week RI’ returns April 17 – 30
Visit Rhode Island, in conjunction with 37 properties throughout its six tourism regions, announced today the return of “Hotel Week RI”. The second annual event is scheduled to take place April 17-30, 2021. Following the success of Hotel Week NYC, and successfully replicated in Rhode Island in January 2020, “Hotel Week RI” offers four “prix […]
Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture to discuss the role of the Irish in building the Blackstone Canal
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fourth talk in its 19th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Chuck Arning, an award-winning public historian with nearly twenty-five years’ experience as an interpretive ranger with the National Park Service, will present a talk entitled:“How Hard Would it […]
What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in Newport County. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, February 26 Things To Do SHOWFISH IGLOO DINING EXPERIENCE at Gurney’s4:50 pm – Newport Winter Foodies Stroll JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room M.C. Escher: Journey To InfinityMinariLapsisMuseum Town City […]
Newport Recreation to host St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, the City of Newport today announced that Newport Recreation will be hosting a special family-friendly and COVID-safe Treasure Hunt in Aquidneck Park on Saturday, March 13th beginning at 1 pm. The free outdoors event is the latest effort by Newport Rec to encourage families to “Take it Outside” […]
How The French Saved America: Newport Historical Society to host a virtual talk with author Tom Shachtman
French assistance was critical to America’s fight in the Revolutionary War, but the full story of France’s involvement is not often discussed. On Thursday March 25, 2021 at 5pm, the Newport Historical Society will host Tom Shachtman, author of How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution, […]
Gillette Stadium to Host Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru March 19 through April 18
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Raycom-Legacy Content Company, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., announced today that Gillette Stadium will host the popular Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru from March 19 through April 18, 2021. This must-see, kid-focused event allows families to enjoy the thrill of the larger-than-life showcase of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and legendary vehicles from the comfort […]
Newport Mansions announce 2021 schedule; Marble House to open, Breakers to close March 1
Source: The Preservation Society of Newport County Starting March 1, The Preservation Society of Newport County will close The Breakers for three months and reopen Marble House to visitors for the first time in nearly a year. Marble House will be the only Preservation Society property open until April 16, when Green Animals Topiary Garden […]
NPAC presents Classical Guitarist Victor Main in free online performance
The Newport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) continues its free online music series with a performance by classical guitarist Victor Main this Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Main is an award-winning classical guitarist, composer, and educator based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Victor is the guitarist in residence at Pumphouse Music Works in Peace Dale, and […]
What’s Up in Newport County this week: Feb. 22 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week, February 22 – 28. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. This story will be updated as we’re made aware of additional events and meetings, check back often for updates. Monday, February 22 Things To Do Nothing […]
Common Fence Music will present William Cepeda, Innovator, Composer, Jazz Trombonist, Producer, and Educator on March 14
Common Fence Music will present William Cepeda, cultural icon of Puerto Rico, four time Grammy Nominee, and composer, in a Facebook Live concert on Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Cepeda is a member of the world renowned Cepeda family, and one of Puerto Rico’s most distinguished Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric. The event is free, and […]
What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 19 – 21
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Friday, February 19 Things To Do 10 am to 5 pm – Bowen’s Wharf Winter Sale Days JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room MinariLapsisMuseum TownThe Salt of Tears City & Government 2 pm – Newport Board of Tax Appeals Live on WUN (watch […]
Newport Historical Society’s March Walking Tours will explore Newport’s early history
Explore the heart of historic Newport and learn about the city’s rich history on a Saturday walking tour. Newport History Tours, the Newport Historical Society’s walking tour program, will offer tours presented by an expert tour guide. The schedule is as follows: Saturday March 6, 2021 at 1pm: Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and […]
Common Fence Music and Creative Communities Collaborative to host ‘An Introduction to African-Inspired Chair Dancing and Drumming’
Source: Common Fence Music An Introduction to African-Inspired Chair Dancing and Drumming is a free offering and open to seniors, the adult disabled, those recovering from an ailment, or those just wanting to stretch and participate in an engaging cultural journey. Class size will be limited to 25 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. The […]
Newport Music Festival to return July 4 – 20
Classical music will return to Newport this July! Newport Musical Festival’s newly appointed executive director Gillian Friedman Fox announced today during a live virtual video conversation that the 2021 Music Festival will be happening in July! In accordance with state and local guidelines, Newport Music Festival will host seventeen outdoor converts with limited total capacity […]
Island Moving Company launches news series of streaming and on-demand performances
Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s classically trained contemporary ballet company, announces performance dates and tickets on sale for its spring repertory production of TOGETHER IN THIS DREAM- Dancing Through the Digital Divide. Live streaming performances are scheduled for March 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm, and recorded encore performances will be made available through On Demand […]
CCRI Professor examines digital communication during COVID-19 Pandemic through art exhibit at Newport Art Museum
Community College of Rhode Island Adjunct Art Professor Brian O’Malley is exploring the world’s reliance on digital communication during the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our relationships through a unique multimedia exhibit at the Newport Art Museum. Digital Breath: Video and Sound Art in the Age of Global Connectivity is on display from now through […]
What’s Up in Newport County This Week: Feb. 15 – 21
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week and weekend. Monday, February 15 Things To Do 10 am to 5 pm – Bowen’s Wharf Winter Sale Days JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room M.C. Escher Journey To InfinityIdentifying FeaturesA Glitch In The MatrixTwo Of UsMinariLapsisMuseum TownThe Salt of Tears City […]
What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 12 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in Newport County. This list will be updated as new events and meeting are announced, so be sure to check back often for updates. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, February 12 Things To Do 10 am to 5 […]
Newport Art Museum to host Funda Story Camp with the RI Black Storytellers
This February vacation, the Newport Art Museum has partnered with the Rhode Island Black Storytellers to incorporate storytelling inspired by artworks in the Museum’s permanent collection into their first online Funda Story Camp! This event will take place virtually on Zoom every day during vacation week: Monday, February 15, 2021 – Friday, February 19, 2021, 10 -11 am EST.According to […]
Newport Art Museum to host a Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Yuemei Zhang
The Newport Art Museum is inviting the public to join themfor a live 2-hour workshop n the art of Chinese brush painting with accomplished artist and educator, Yuemei Zhang. The event will take place virtually on Zoom on February 26, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST. Ms. Zhang will explain the traditional materials used, the elements of composition and […]
“Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Day at PPAC – Virtual Concert with Peter Krasinski
Providence, RI –The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that their FREE virtual Mighty Wurlitzer concert series with PPAC House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski continues this Valentine’s Day with “Love is in the Air!” This concert can be viewed via PPAC’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUTL6FiyJI Mr. Krasinski’s Valentine’s Day concert includes selections […]
Hidden Newport: Newport String Project brings virtual concert series to Newport Congregational Church
The Newport String Project has announced details for their third virtual concert in their new series Hidden Newport. This performance, premiering on February 28th at 2pm on YouTube, features the Newport Congregational Church, the only surviving comprehensive architectural interior by the renowned American artist John La Farge, who was inspired by geometric patterns of Byzantine, Moorish and Persian […]
What’s Up in Newport County this week: Feb. 8 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week and weekend in Newport County. This list will be updated as new events and meeting are announced, so be sure to check back often for updates. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, February 8 Agenda: Portsmouth Town Council February […]