Items by local artists and students will be sold at a Craft Fair in the Rogers High School Gym on December 10 from 10 am – 1 pm. Twenty-five vendors will sell wares ranging from local art and photography to upcycled bags/napkins and aprons. There will be handmade jewelry, ornaments, succulents, candles, pottery, and personalized […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Holiday Arts Market
Feel festive and support the work of artists and artisans during the annual Holiday Arts Market at the Jamestown Arts Center on Friday, December 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, December 10 from 10 am – 4 pm. This free two-day event features one of a kind art objects from ceramicists, painters, jewelry makers, textile […]
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Shop Local “Six Picks” – Art and Gift shops in Newport and beyond
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Supply chain issues may impact big box stores, but there are dozens of local options out there for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select six of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, we […]
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The Love Shack by LOLA & Company is now open in Newport
The Love Shack by LOLA & Company is now open in Newport! Visit them at 400 Thames St. to see the entire LOLA jewelry line as well as our popular branded LoveShack clothing & items. Spend $150 or more starting Black Friday (11/25) through Cyber Monday (11/28) and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Visit […]
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Little City Thrifty Vintage Market returns to WaterFire Arts Center
Little City Thrifty Vintage Market is returning to Providence’s WaterFire Arts Center for another curated weekend of indoor vintage and antiques shopping on October 1st and 2nd, 2022! Recently named “Rhode Island’s Best Flea Market” by national publication Domino Magazine, Little City Thrifty is excited to kick off fall with a second festival, after a […]
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Record Store Day coming Saturday, April 23
Don’t worry if you see long lines in odd places Saturday morning. You’ll be witnessing music fans lining up early for the annual event known as Record Store Day. RSD returns Saturday, April 23rd at record stores across RI to the delight of serious vinyl collectors and everyday fans. The first Record Store Day took […]
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Ocean State Job Lot will offer First Responder Deal Days March 17 – 23
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) his week announced that it offer its First Responder Deal Days March 17th through March 23rd. During this period, current or retired first responders who spend a minimum of $20.00 will receive 40% of their purchase price back on a Crazy Deal Gift Card. First responders are also invited to pick up free hand sanitizer, hand wipes, disinfecting wipes, […]
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“Six Picks” Gifts: Shop local for last-minute gifts
Last-minute shopping got ya down? Never fear – we’ve got a few favorites with fun gift ideas who are open through Christmas Eve. Here’s your chance to shop local! Newport Music opened this summer at 142 Bellevue Ave at the intersection with Memorial Drive. The store is well stocked for the holidays with gifts ranging […]
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Aquidneck Community Table to host special holiday market
Mark the calendar for Aquidneck Community Table’s last Wednesday market of the season on December 22nd! Don’t miss this festive Holiday Market at Stoneacre Garden, the last chance to shop the freshest and local options before the market takes a winter break. Think of shopping for gifts from vendors, in addition to the great gifts […]
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Best local spots for last-minute holiday shopping
Need some last-minute holiday shopping ideas that support local businesses? We’ve got you covered. Check out this list of local spots where you’ll find plenty of items and gift certificates for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With most businesses now set up with online stores, shopping local is easier and more convenient than ever. […]
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Kings Lens and Friends features Janie Kinnane Block Prints
This week, the Kings Lens and Friends revolving art gallery features the work of Little Compton artist Janie Kinnane. Kinnane is on a mission to create art for good through her business Charlie Lou, named after her grandfathers. You can view and shop Kinnane’s art at The Kings Lens through December 16th. Follow Janie on […]
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Folk Vintage opens on Spring Street
You may have noticed a funky new storefront on the corner of Spring and Prospect Hill Streets. It belongs to Folk Vintage, owned by Sydney Gordon who recently relocated to Newport from NYC. We had a chance to take a peek inside this 70s-style thrift store and talk with Sydney about the inspiration behind Folk […]
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47th Annual Christmas Stroll returns to Nantucket this weekend
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend this weekend Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5, 2021. Christmas Stroll Weekend features a visit by Santa Claus, Santa’s Village Marketplace, live entertainment, craft shows, tours, local specials. and much more. See a full schedule of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce […]
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Annual Holiday Arts Market returns to the Jamestown Arts Center December 10 – 11
The Jamestown Arts Center is getting festive with the return of the annual Holiday Arts Market and a new community project on the interactive outdoor mural wall. Celebrate the holidays and support the work of artists and artisans during the two-day annual Holiday Arts Market at the JAC (18 Valley Street in Jamestown) on Friday, […]
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Buy Local “Six Picks” – Local Art and Gift shops
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Supply chain issues aside, there are dozens of options out there for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select six of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, we present some of our favorite art […]
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Special pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market to be held on Wednesday at Stoneacre Garden
Aquidneck Community Table is holding a special pre-Thanksgiving farmers market this Wednesday from 2 PM -5 PM at their new winter home, Stoneacre Garden in downtown Newport, where market stalls will be brimming with fresh and local ingredients from regional farmers and food vendors for the upcoming Thanksgiving feasts. The selection of foods and artisanal […]
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Spindle City Fest coming to Fall River Saturday, November 27
FALL RIVER, MA – The Narrows Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the next date for Spindle City Fest – Saturday, November 27th, 2021. The free event runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and will be held at the Narrows Center located at 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA. Spindle City Fest […]
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2021 Newport Mansions Exclusive Experiences Summer Auction begins August 9
Step on the mound at Fenway Park and deliver the ceremonial first pitch or host a children’s birthday celebration for up to 20 guests among the whimsical animals at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth. These are just two of the offerings in the 2021 Newport Mansions Exclusive Experiences Summer Auction. Online bidding opens Monday, August […]
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Celebrate Summer on the Avenue: ‘A Bellevue Midsummer Soirée’ to be held on July 10
Kristen Coates, art and interior design consultant, painter, and curator presents A Bellevue Midsummer Soirée, Saturday, July 10, 5-7 pm, at her eponymous gallery at 152 Bellevue Avenue. “Are you sure that we are awake? It seems to me that yet we sleep, we dream.” As William Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream many […]
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Sperry launches new ice cream-inspired shoe collection; look for Sperry’s Ice Cream truck in Newport on July 21
Sperry today announced that it is introducing a limited-edition, capsule collection that’s super cool! The Sperry Ice Cream collection for men, women, and kids serves up iconic Sperry silhouettes reinvented in prints of favorite ice cream truck treats from Good Humor and Popsicle. Key footwear styles include the Sperry Striper II sneaker, the all-new EVA Float, […]
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Record Store Day returns Saturday, June 12th
Saturday, June 12th is Record Store Day, a day to support local businesses and celebrate the iconic creation known as the vinyl record. As Covid wanes, there are actually two “drops” this year, with a second Record Store Day planned for July 17th. Check out these local participating record stores this year on Saturday, June […]
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Get a haircut and get out this weekend!
With summer almost in full swing, and many businesses opening with scaled back or restrictions lifted altogether, it’s time everyone looked their best after a pandemic-induced hibernation. I visited Don’s Barber Lounge on Canal Street in Westerly recently to remove the mop that took over my scalp. There’s an old-time feel inside with overstuffed leather […]
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People’s Credit Union sponsors Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Greater Newport Gift Card Program
People’s Credit Union today announced its sponsorship of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Greater Newport Gift Card Program. Shop Greater Newport (SGN) is a unique gift card program that encourages consumers to find and choose local businesses on Aquidneck Island, and throughout Newport and Bristol counties. The SGN program features a searchable website directory […]
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Green Animals Plant Sale returns May 10 – 16
Annual and perennial flowers, garden-ready vegetable plants and specialty plants will be available for sale at the Green Animals Topiary Garden Plant & Seedling Sale. Previously this annual sale has been a one-day event, but this year it will be offered over seven days, Monday, May 10, through Sunday, May 16, for two hours each day: 8 […]
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Newport In Bloom’s Spring Plant Sale returns on May 16
After a one-year absence, Newport in Bloom today announced the return of its eagerly awaited Annual Spring Plant Sale. This year, in addition to locally grown plants and herbs, a new, out-of-state grower has been selected to offer a unique selection of one-of-a-kind annual and perennial flowers for your garden. All proceeds support Newport in Bloom’s beautification efforts, including the colorful […]