The Jane Pickens Theater is bringing a lineup of cult classics and acclaimed films to its Washington Square screen this month, highlighted by a special one-night-only event pairing live rock music with one of cinema’s most beloved mockumentaries. On April 16, the JPT will screen “This Is Spinal Tap,” Rob Reiner’s classic satire of rock […]
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Newport to host global economic innovator Zita Cobb for free public talk on April 8
A Canadian entrepreneur who transformed a remote island economy into a globally recognized model of community resilience is coming to Newport next month. Zita Cobb, founder and CEO of Shorefast and a member of the Order of Canada, will deliver a free public presentation titled “A Framework for Community Economic Stewardship: Learnings from Fogo Island” […]
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Judy Collins adds second Newport show to farewell tour, performing June 13 and 14 at the JPT
Judy Collins will perform two nights at the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport on June 13 and 14 as part of her “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour, with a second show added due to demand. Both performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at […]
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Three iconic sailboats to lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5
Organizers of America’s Jubilee have announced that three vessels — the tall ship Tabor Boy, the 12-metre Intrepid, and the world-class racer Temptation — will lead the fleet in a Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5. The race gets underway at 10 a.m., with celebrations beginning at 5 p.m. and capped by a fireworks […]
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The Vanderbilt in Newport adds redesigned event space inspired by its Gilded Age roots
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection has completed a renovation of its Vanderbilt Room, a newly transformed event space at the historic downtown Newport property. The room, located on the lower level of the former Gilded Age mansion, was designed in collaboration with Herkworks Architecture, Whetstone Millwork and Blue Point Construction. The renovation brings the space in […]
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Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center will remain open, but needs $4.9 million in new annual funding to survive
The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital will remain open, the hospital announced Friday — but its future depends on securing $4.9 million in sustained new annual funding from state and philanthropic sources. The announcement caps months of intense community advocacy that began last summer when Brown University Health first signaled the center […]
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On the Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (April 4)
This weekend, we have 33 homes hosting open houses across Newport County, giving buyers a strong mix of options to explore. With Easter falling on Sunday, the schedule is a bit shifted this week, which means we’re looking at a stacked Saturday lineup. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get out and […]
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15th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run moves to August 30 due to planned Pell Bridge maintenance
The 15th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run will take place Sunday, August 30 at 7 a.m., a departure from its traditional October date to accommodate significant maintenance and improvements planned for the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge this fall. The 4-mile run and walk begins in Jamestown and finishes in downtown Newport, offering participants a rare […]
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Home of the Week: So much to love about 2269 East Main Road, Portsmouth
Spring is bringing more eyes back to the market across Aquidneck Island, but inventory is still tight. Homes that are well-prepared and thoughtfully renovated are standing out quickly, and 2269 East Main Road is a strong example of that. Portsmouth has been especially active to start the year. With its deep-rooted community, highly regarded school […]
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Newport’s 2026 cruise ship season kicks off this month, with a busy fall stretch ahead
Newport’s 2026 cruise ship season is underway, with dozens of vessels scheduled to call on the city between April and November, according to the latest schedule from Discover Newport and the Office of the Newport Harbor Master. The season was set to open Sunday with the Valiant Lady, but the ship canceled its Newport port […]
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Newport Restaurant Group donates more than $81,000 to local nonprofits through 2025 gift card program
Newport Restaurant Group has donated $81,314 to seven local nonprofits through its annual gift card donation program, surpassing last year’s total and bringing the program’s cumulative giving to more than $366,000 since its launch in 2019. Through the program, $2 from every gift card purchase is directed to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. The 2025 […]
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National Sailing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026, to be inducted in Newport this fall
The National Sailing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, a group of six sailors whose careers span Olympic podiums, record-setting ocean passages and pioneering roles for women in the sport. Induction festivities will take place over two days in Newport. A welcome cocktail party is set for the evening of Tuesday, October […]
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NOSOLO Giveback Foundation brings ‘Off to the Races’ Derby back to Newport on May 2
The NOSOLO Giveback Foundation will mark five years of mental health advocacy with a night at the races. The Middletown-based nonprofit, a registered 501(c)(3), will host Off to the Races: NOSOLO Foundation Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s Young Building. The Kentucky Derby-themed event features a live […]
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The High Kings bring Rocky Road Tour to The JPT in July
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are coming to Newport this summer as part of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. Spectacle Live will present the concert at The JPT Film & Event Center on Thursday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and are available at […]
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Newport International Boat Show sets dates for 55th annual event this September
The Newport International Boat Show will mark its 55th year this fall, with organizers announcing the event will take place September 17-20, 2026, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport. “We are so excited to announce the dates for our 55th annual show,” said Lisa Knowles, show director. “Every year we add more to […]
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Millions spent, doors still closed: Inside the stalled Newport Performing Arts Center
Farrar Associates of Newport has been the general contractor for the Opera House project (Newport Performing Arts Center) and is responsible for a considerable amount of work completed under phase one and funded by a 2014 state Council of the Arts Bond Referendum. James Farrar, President of Farrar Associates, after some initial confusion on our […]
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Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary receives customized Land Rover Defender 130 after winning national award
West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday. The vehicle handover took place Sunday at Jake Kaplan’s Land Rover Warwick, where West Place supporters, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate the honor. […]
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A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant
I was invited by the Heritage Group to check out their newest restaurant, Claw & Hammer, ahead of its official opening on April 4. For anyone who has spent time in Newport, you know 527 Thames Street. Scales & Shells was a staple for a long time. One of those places people remember for what […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 23 – 27)
The spring season is here and the spring market is fully underway. Activity is increasing, new inventory is coming online, and buyers are actively engaging across multiple price points. The week was highlighted by the sale of “Ocean Lawn” at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane in Newport for $8,100,000, one of the state’s highest transactions of […]
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On the Market: This weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (March 28 -29)
Happy Spring and Hello Inventory! It finally feels like things are starting to open up a bit. The weather is improving, the days are longer, and we’re seeing a real uptick in new listings hitting the market. After a pretty tight stretch, this past week gave us a good look at what spring could shape […]
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The JPT launches ‘Films of Future Past’ sci-fi series this spring
The Jane Pickens Theater is stepping into the future by looking back at it. The historic Newport cinema will launch Films of Future Past, a curated science fiction series spotlighting prescient cult classics that once depicted speculative worlds but now feel unsettlingly familiar. The seven-film series kicks off Thursday, April 2, with a 4K restoration […]
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Rally planned for Middletown as part of national ‘No Kings’ movement
A political rally organized by the Newport Dems Direct Action Committee is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Pottsy Field near Two Mile Corner, 600 West Main Rd., with activities running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is part of the national “No Kings” movement, a series of demonstrations that organizers describe as a […]
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Charter Books to host Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann for book talk in Newport
Charter Books and the Loeb Visitors Center will host an evening with author and Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 50 Spring St. in Newport. Lemann will discuss his latest book, “Returning: A Search for Home across Three Centuries,” which was published March 24. The […]
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Newport Classical Music Festival announces 30 concerts across 11 venues for its 57th season
Newport Classical’s 57th summer music festival will bring 30 concerts to 11 venues across Newport from July 2-19, 2026, the organization announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 8 at 10 a.m. at newportclassical.org/music-festival. The festival opens July 2 at The Breakers with Delirium Musicum, a self-conducted chamber orchestra described […]
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Giusto and Mother Pizzeria are leaving Track 15; Yagi Noodles and Grumpy Pies are moving in
Track 15, the food hall at 1 Union Station in downtown Providence, is welcoming two new concepts this spring after Giusto PVD and Mother Pizzeria PVD announced they will not be renewing their leases in order to focus on their Newport operations. Mother Pizzeria’s last day at Track 15 is Sunday, March 29. Newport’s Mother […]