Things To Do

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’re at home. We’re ALL at home! But we must continue functioning. Mostly, we must go on. And share our passion for the City-by-the-Sea. So, for the present, say OLE!  And settle back as an intrepid On-Line Explorer! Browse these links , and SHARE these links, to some of the most amazing mansions, sites, and […]

Tuesday, April 14th 1 pm & 6 pm – Mermaid Masterpieces paint parties1:30 pm – Naval War College 4th virtual town hall meeting JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAMCATVIDEOFEST 2020ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BANDTHE WHISTLERS THE WOMAN WHO LOVES GIRAFFES SLAY THE DRAGON FANTASTIC FUNGI […]

In light of recent events, JPT Film & Event Center and The Public’s Radio has announced that “An Evening with David Sedaris” has been rescheduled from Monday, April 13th to Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 pm and Thursday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. The author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day […]