Portsmouth has joined Newport and Middletown in allowing restaurants to temporarily expand dining and liquor service. The executive order, Restaurant Reopenings and Outdoor Dining Expansion, states restaurants may apply for the temporary expansion of their food service areas to permit the service and consumption of food in outdoor portions of the licensed premises on or […]
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2020 International Tennis Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Hall of Fame Open cancelled
The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony and the Hall of Fame Open, the annual ATP Tour tournament in Newport, will not take place this July as a result of COVID-19. The International Tennis Hall Of Fame announced the cancellation in a press release this morning. The Induction Ceremony and festivities […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Revisiting why we love to share Newport with the world
There is good news coming. Some of our Newport restaurants will re-open soon for outdoor dining, and later, indoor dining, with appropriate social distancing and masks. A number of restaurants and bars have already been providing food and beverage services, with take-out, curbside service, and deliveries. The next step is to expand to outdoor dining. […]
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Newport Historical Society seeks children’s help in completing their COVID-19 archival record
As part of Newport Historical Society’s mission to preserve Newport’s history for future generations, the nonprofit is looking to create a snapshot of this moment from the perspective of those often underrepresented in the historical record: Children. To that end, the Newport Historical Society has created a Covid-19 Diary for Children. This diary is aimed […]
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Common Fence Music will present a live online concert featuring Emmy and the P’s on May 24
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music today announced that they will present Emmy and the P’s in a live online concert at 7 pm on Sunday, May 24. EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks is an accomplished classical violinist, an old-time dance fiddler, and has played fiddle with the venerable Rusty Pickup String Band since she was 10 years old. […]
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The Newport Show going virtual in 2020
The Newport Show, one of the country’s leading events for collectors of decorative arts and antiques, has announced that is going virtual in 2020. “The Management of The Newport Show, the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County have decided, with great reluctance, that they will not hold the 2020 Show […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: May 12 – 18
Here are a few things happening this week in and around Newport County. This story will be updated as we receive more information and updates, check back for the latest. Know of something that we missed? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Tuesday, May 12th 12 pm – Lt. Governor McKee’s Small Business Virtual Town Hall Meetings JPT Film […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: Spaceship Earth – Watch at Jane Pickens Screening Room
Though it occurred a few years before I was born, I was vaguely aware of the Biosphere 2 project before sitting down to watch Spaceship Earth, director Matt Wolf’s new documentary on the subject. I knew that, at some point, someone built a large, self-contained building recreating various ecosystems, and that a group of people […]
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Rough Point mansion virtual tour, first of its kind for Pell School 4th graders
The following was written by Marcin Rembisz, Newport Public Schools At the end of every school year 4th grade students from Pell Elementary in the Newport Schools District anxiously await the Rough Point experience through the Newport Restoration Foundation. This opportunity exists through a Community Enrichment Grant funded by the Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Cinco de Mayo concert with Julio Amaro
Latin guitarist & one man band, Julio Amaro, joins us live at 5:30 pm today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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What’s Up This Week: Things to (virtually) do in Newport County | May 4 – 11
Here are a few things happening this week in and around Newport County. We’ll keep adding to this list as we’re made aware of virtual or safe social distancing events. Know of something that we missed? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, May 4th JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room THE BOOKSELLERSLeonardo The Works: Exhibition On […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do | May 1 – 3
Discover some things to do this weekend. Friday, May 1st Live Music Streaming May 1- John Oates, Kesha, Foxygen and MoreSupport Local Musicians on Bandcamp – Music Site Removing Fees Friday May 15:30 pm – Happiness Hour-UNTAMED Book Chat! with Siren Women’s Cooperative7 pm – Shining Bright – Virtual Opening Reception with Audrain Automobile Museum JPT Film […]
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Here are the 15 state parks that are likely to open when the first phase of reopening begins
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced a plan for reopening state parks in a graduated manner during the first phase of reopening Rhode Island’s economy. If all goes well (there isn’t a jump in COVID-19 associated hospitalizations or deaths), the first phase of reopening is expected to begin on May […]
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newportFILM forced to cancel 2020 Outdoors season
newportFILM is the latest organization that has been forced to change their plans for the upcoming spring and summer season. In an email signed by Becca Bertrand, Executive Director and Andrea van Beuren, Co-Founder and Artistic Director, newportFILM announced, “We are heartbroken to have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 newportFILM Outdoors season. Following […]
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Virtual tours allow public to experience Newport Mansions during closure
The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering new virtual tours of its historic houses and recent exhibitions as a free activity for people to enjoy while the house museums are closed. Visitors to the Preservation Society’s website, NewportMansions.org, now can take self-guided 3-D tours through The Elms, Marble House, Isaac Bell House and Hunter […]
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Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial won’t take place at Fort Adams this year
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island today announced that it is canceling this year’s Boots On The Ground For Heores Memorial and Gold Star Gala due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both events were scheduled to take place at Fort Adams State Park this Memorial Day Weekend (May 22 – 25). “Operation Stand Down has been closely […]
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Coronavirus forces cancellation of South County events
South County’s major spring and summer festivals are quickly canceling or changing in the aftermath of Gov. Raimondo’s announcement today that she was banning large gatherings of all kinds for the summer as the state and nation continues to confront a raging coronavirus. The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce announced it was converting its early […]
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Newport Music Festival not proceeding as planned, working on a “floating season”
The Newport Music Festival, where some of the world’s most accomplished classical musicians and new and exciting talent perform in the houses of Newport, has fallen victim this summer to the coronavirus. In a letter on the Music Festival’s website, posted today, Suzanna Laramee, president and chief executive officer announced the 52-year-old festival was cancelling […]
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NUWC Division Newport celebrates National Library Week by reflecting on its history and adapting services to current times
Story by Public Affairs Office at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport celebrated its own technical library by taking a look back in time […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to (virtually) do in Newport County | April 27 – May 4
Here’s a look at what’s happening out there virtually this week. Know of something happening out there that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, April 27th 6 pm – Resume Writing Workshop- Updated newportFILM Virtual Nothing Fancy:Diana Kennedy JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAMOTHER MUSICTHE […]
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Daffodillion, City of Newport inviting residents to hand-cut daffodils
by John Hirschboeck, Daffodillion Project Director With only a short time before Newport’s daffodil blooms fade, Daffodillion and the City of Newport are inviting residents to hand-cut daffodil flowers for themselves or their loved ones to enjoy and to then support those in need during the pandemic. The attached map indicates public areas where thousands […]
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LIST: A look at the causes Newport Folk Festival artists are supporting with their 2020 artist donation
Coronavirus and this “new way” of living here in Rhode Island has certainly raised some concerns and doubts on just what will happen to our favorite festivals, events, and activities this summer. We’re keeping an eye on all those things here – Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020 In the meantime, […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Learning from home – read, watch, & repeat
Strange times these are. But the increasing amount of free time at hand gives us freedom to read more about our history, our local families, our historic sites and attractions, and better prepares us to be truly ready when our world re-opens. In addition to the following local web sites where you will find videos, […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to (virtually) do in Newport County | April 20 – 27
Here’s a look at what’s happening out there virtually this week. Monday, April 20th 1 pm & 6 pm – Mermaid Masterpieces paint parties3 pm – MURAL – Virtual Brainstorming Jam with FabNewport JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAMCATVIDEOFEST 2020OTHER MUSICTHE BOOKSELLERSOnce Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The BandThe WhistlersThe […]
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Bike Newport, Daffodillion encourage a bike tour of over one million daffodils
With 1,200,000 daffodils now in full bloom, Bike Newport, in partnership with Daffodillion, today announced that they are proceeding with their annual Tour Des Jonquilles – but with a “do it yourself” twist. “In past years, Bike Newport has participated with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival with a daffy group bike ride through Newport. We put on […]