A couple of weeks ago I posed the question on Facebook asking what people were reading. I expected a few responses, but instead got dozens, with some great suggestions. I planned to eventually put the whole list together, and so that’s what this column is, including the newest entrees. These days, you can’t take the […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week Celebration planned for April 18 – 25
What’s Up Newp is sharing the following information on behalf of the Middletown Open Space and Fields Committee, Clean Ocean Access, and Aquidneck Island Earth Week Committee. Each year, Earth Day falls on April 22. Earth Day was founded in 1970 and is celebrated by over 190 countries. This year marks the 50th anniversary of […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Behind The Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado – Dessert Cocktails on April 4th
What’s Up Newp Live Stream continues on Saturday evening with our second installment of “Behind the Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado.” Christina will be stepping behind the bar – virtually – to make cocktails for you all on Saturday night at 6 pm. This short “cocktail class” will show you how to make two Dessert […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Newport museums, historic attractions expand digital content
The Coronavirus may have cleared Newport’s streets and emptied our restaurants and hotels, but the city is still reaching out to visitors and educating people from around the world through the magic of digital technology! The current crisis has led to an expansion of some online digital offerings. Computers and a myriad of other devices […]
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50th Annual Newport International Boat Show scheduled for September 17 – 20
Newport Exhibition Group announced this week that the Newport International Boat Show will take place September 17th through 20th, 2020 at the Newport Yachting Center. According to a press release from Newport Exhibition Group, the announcement comes “in anticipation of the eventual easing of social distancing restrictions and the country’s inevitable return to work”. “We […]
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Bowen’s Wharf moves Oyster & Chowder Festival to Fourth of July Weekend
Due to the coronavirus, Bowen’s Wharf Co. has postponed their Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival from May 30th and 31st to July 4th and 5th. “We want to support our tenants, local aquaculture, agriculture, and local businesses and their employees in getting back on their feet after the crippling effects of this virus,” a Facebook […]
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DEM develops list of 50 fun, nature-based activities that Rhode Islanders can engage in at home or in their backyards, or local neighborhoods
Together with partners, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has developed a list of 50 fun, nature-based activities that Rhode Islanders can engage in at home or in their backyards, or local neighborhoods. The activities are for all ages and can be done individually or with family members. The complete list is available online in […]
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DEM: Enjoy the beauty of Rhode Island
via RIDEM The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders that many diverse and varied outdoor spaces are open to the public and encouraging people to enjoy them safely by adhering to the Governor’s guidance on not gathering in groups and practicing social distancing. “There’s no better physical and emotional elixir than fresh air […]
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RI Hospitality Association, RI Hospitality Education Foundation establish “RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund”
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) and RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) announced yesterday that it has established the RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to benefit statewide foodservice, lodging and tourism employees who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 situation. Rhode Island-based hospitality workers who have recently been laid off due to business closures and statewide restrictions imposed as part […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Mel performs
What’s Up Newp’s Live Stream Entertainment Series continues on Sunday with a performance by Mel! Mel was supposed to perform at Parlor this weekend, instead we will bring her performance to you live on our Facebook Page to make sure you don’t miss her or the music, enjoy! Join in the quarantine fun & help […]
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Sail Newport announces free Virtual Regatta
Sharing the following on behalf of Sail Newport. Join us for Inaugural Quahog Cup Virtual Regatta for the Entire Family – Sunday, March 22, 9 A.M. During the virus crisis, we’re joining forces with sailonline.org to hold a purely entertaining virtual regatta series starting on Sunday, March 22 at 9 a.m. There’s no registration fee, no entry […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Behind The Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado
What’s Up Newp Live Stream continues on Friday evening. This time around we’re taking a step away from the music and having some fun with the art of the cocktail. VIDEO Christina Mercado will be stepping behind the bar – virtually – to make cocktails for you all on Friday night at 6 pm..This short […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Changes in the air, better days ahead
This Coronavirus crisis has led to numerous cancellations and postponed openings for many of the city’s major attractions. The many Newport Tour Guides and Greeters are on hiatus as we wait out the Coronavirus. Many other changes are undoubtedly on the horizon as we soldier on, day by day, through this untimely event. A few […]
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Common Fence Music to live stream ‘Love + Harmony Benefit’ on March 28th
The following was written by Erin Young, Artistic Director of Common Fence Music. With the current COVID-19 pandemic forcing performance cancellations across the country and shuttering Americans in their homes, COMMON FENCE MUSIC has opted for a safer and healthier alternative to the live music event. The local non-profit will move forward with their Love […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Brian Twohey brings us some Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day
What’s Up Newp continued our live stream series on Tuesday evening with a very special St. Patrick’s Day performance by Brian Twohey! Among those that COVID-19 is hitting the hardest is our dear friends in the music and arts world. MANY are going to lose a lot of gigs this month, and what they rely […]
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WATCH LIVE: Dropkick Murphys ‘Streaming Up From Boston’ on St. Patrick’s Day
Dropkick Murphys will be performing for a free live stream concert from Boston on St. Patrick’s Day. “We hope you and your families are doing well during this trying time…For the first time in 24 years, we are not playing on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The current world situation is the ONLY thing that would ever […]
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Rhode Island Foundation, United Way launch fund to help nonprofits cope with COVID-19 crisis
via Rhode Island Foundation. The Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island are launching a fund to support local nonprofit organizations on the front line of COVID-19 response efforts. The two organizations jointly established the COVID-19 Response Fund, quickly raising $1.5 million in initial contributions from individual and corporate donors. The two organizations will […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Timmy May performs on St. Patrick’s Day
What’s Up Newp will continue our live stream series on Tuesday with a very special St. Patrick’s Day performance by Timmy May! You’ve seen him perform during Irish Sessions at Fastnet Pub on Sunday night and we’re happy to bring some live Irish Music to you on this St. Patrick’s Day. https://www.facebook.com/WhatsUpNewp/videos/1108050809542661/ –What’s Up Newp […]
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Mermaid Masterpieces offering ‘Facebook Live Paint Parties’ all week
Local artist and business owner Rebecca Killian is going above and beyond has a great local, business owner, artist, and neighbor this week to offer her services and entertainment to keep kids (and adults) of all ages entertained. Killian, who owns Mermaid Masterpieces, is hosting Facebook Live Paint Parties at 1 pm and 6 pm […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Mermaid Masterpieces’ Paint Parties
Among those that COVID-19 is hitting the hardest is our dear friends in the music and arts world. MANY are going to lose a lot of gigs this month, and what they rely on to get by. What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are lending our platform and audience to our musician and […]
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These 20+ documentaries screened by newportFILM are available to watch now
Kathryn Allred Sheehan, Marketing Director for newportFILM, shared the following to help get you thru your cabin fever days; Sheehan said in part, “In light of everything going on, we compiled a list of docs we’ve screened that are available to watch while people are social distancing. I thought it could be a good fit […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Jason Cardinal performs (March 15th)
Among those that COVID-19 is hitting the hardest is our dear friends in the music and arts world. MANY are going to lose a lot of gigs this month, and what they rely on to get by. What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are lending our platform and audience to our musician and […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary hiking trails to remain open with modified check-In
In light of coronavirus developments, Norman Bird Sanctuary announced on Monday that their 7 miles of hiking trails will remain open to the public with a modified check-in process. The nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Middletown is committed to providing the community with opportunities to spend time outside in nature. To reduce person-to-person contact, Norman Bird […]
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Newport Daffodil Days Festival canceled
Although 1,200,000 daffodils are starting to pop up all over town, the 7th Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival, originally scheduled for April 24-May 3, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. “We’d like to thank all our sponsors and volunteers who were preparing for and anticipating the Festival. Just like the daffodils, we’ll be back […]