The Alliance Française de Newport will host L’Heure du Thé-Tea Hour on May 19, 2024, at the French Confection in Middletown. The event will take place from 3:30 pm to 5 p.m. It is open to all Alliance Française de Newport members, non-members, and children over 12. There will be a wide range of tea […]
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Middletown Earth Day Art Contest artwork on display at the Middletown Public Library
As part of the first Middletown Earth Day Art Contest, several students from different local schools displayed artwork that revolved around protecting the environment. The pieces were created by students from Middletown Public Library and will be displayed in the library’s meeting room from May 13 through May 25. The pieces were created to express […]
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Annual Restoration Celebration to be held at Greenvale Vineyards on May 11
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26th Annual Restoration Celebration from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the revitalization of the 1863 stable in 1999. “The stable turned Tasting Room is an exemplary example of adaptive reuse,” stated co-owner Nancy Parker […]
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Brewery of the Month: Newport Craft offers a premier experience in expansive new space
Newport’s newest tasting room houses one of its original micro-breweries. Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling has built one of the top taprooms in the region, with an expansive new indoor space and an inviting outdoor patio with views of the Pell Bridge certain to be a busy spot all summer long and beyond. The facility […]
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Tickets are now available for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open, to be held July 14-21 on the picturesque grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Individual day experiences and packages for the ATP Tour’s only grass court tournament played outside of Europe are now available at infosyshalloffameopen.com. Single-session tickets start at $48 […]
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World-renowned artists and collectors to gather in Warwick celebrating glass art movement
It’s not simply a desk accessory – the paperweight is an art form in and of itself. And now, glass art and paperweight artists, enthusiasts, collectors and newbies will return to New England for the 2024 Biennial Paperweight Convention hosted by the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA). This year’s convention taking place May 15-18 at the […]
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival announces BankNewport as presenting sponsor
The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, a beloved annual tradition at Bowen’s Wharf in the heart of downtown Newport that returns on May 18th and 19th, is thrilled to announce BankNewport as the event’s first-ever presenting sponsor. The bank will also support the annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 19th & 20th, 2024. “We are delighted to […]
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Heifetz International Music Institute to return to Rhode Island for a week-long residency
The Heifetz International Music Institute will return to Rhode Island for a week-long series of performances and collaborations in schools and evening performances at venues around the state. The residency, made possible by an invitation from the Jamestown Arts Center and Heifetz International Music Institute, will allow the musicians to share their skills and experience […]
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What’s Up in Newport This Week: May 6 – 12
Here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this week in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Cruise Ship Schedule Here’s what’s coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule. Saturday, June 15 | Island Princess Wednesday, June 19 | Silver Shadow Wednesday, June 26 | Emerald Princess Monday, May 6 Things […]
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What’s Up in Newport This Weekend: May 3 – 5
Here’s a look at all that’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend, Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. Cruise Ship Schedule Here’s what’s coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule. Sunday, May 5 | Meraviglia Saturday, June 15 | Island Princess Wednesday, June 19 […]
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Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport – Friday, May 3
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Friday Morning, 🚧 The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Thursday that lane restrictions on the Mount Hope Bridge have been lifted, with the completion of a cable […]
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The Sailing Museum to host Seaweed Art Workshop
The Sailing Museum is hosting a new workshop that will teach people how to make their own beautiful works of art from seaweed. The workshop, titled “Ocean Flora as Art,” is being led by artist Mary Jameson of Saltwater Studio Newport. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 15, from 10 am to 12:30 […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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What’s Up Interview: Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, band playing Newport May 9
Although the weather is not quite keeping pace, the concert season in Newport is certainly heating up. Next up at Jane Pickens Film and Events Center – iconic 90s band Crash Test Dummies roar into town on May 9. Click here for tickets. Tagged as adult-contemporary act in the early/mid 1990s, the band was also […]
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John Pizzarelli Trio will perform at The JPT on July 20
Spectacle Live today announced that it will present the John Pizzarelli Trio on Saturday, July 20, at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, at 10 am. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to […]
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Gillette Stadium will kick off 2024 Concert Series Presented by Dunkin’ with milestone 100th show
When The Rolling Stones take the stage at Gillette Stadium one month from today, it will mark a historic milestone for the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution. The May 30 show, which will kick off the 2024 Gillette Stadium Concert Series presented by Dunkin’, will also be the 100th concert in venue history. […]
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Sundance premiere ‘Girls State’ to screen in Newport
newportFILM will screen the Apple Original Films documentary “Girls State” following its premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Screening in partnership with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and presented by Discover Newport, the event will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 7 pm at the Casino Theatre in Newport. There will be a one-hour networking reception before the film open to all […]
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Emmanuel Community invites public to big band concert to raise funds for new accessibility ramp
The Emmanuel community is inviting the public to experience the joy of music through a big band concert featuring the Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra on May 19. According to organizers, “The Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra is one of New England’s best big bands. Featuring vocalists Carroll Venable and Jimmy Winters and guest appearances by aspiring […]
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Art in Full Bloom: Norman Bird Sanctuary celebrates 75th Anniversary with Paint Paradise: Plein Air Day and Benefit Show
Source: Norman Bird Sanctuary On Saturday, April 20, the Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomed over 40 artists for its inaugural Paint Paradise: Plein Air Day followed by a successful evening benefit show. The Plein Air Day event honored the artistic legacy of Aquidneck Island’s Paradise Valley and Norman Bird Sanctuary founder, Mabel Norman Cerio, who was an artist […]
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Historians to illuminate African-heritage advancement in Gilded Age Rhode Island
Source: The Preservation Society of Newport County It’s a little-known part of Newport’s multifaceted history: During the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, people in the substantial African-heritage community here helped to lay the foundations for abolition, emancipation and the civil rights movement. Rhode Island Black Heritage Society scholars Theresa “Soni” Guzmán Stokes and Keith […]
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Lippitt House Museum to offer guided tours focusing on lives of 19th-century family and servants
The Lippitt House Museum, a historic home in Providence, R.I., is set to open for the 2024 tour season, which will include led tours focusing on the lives of the 19th-century family and servants who lived there. “I’ve lived in Rhode Island my whole life and never known this gem was here,” said Cathy Saunders, […]
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What’s Up in Newport this Weekend: April 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2024. Friday, April 26 Things To Do Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County 9:30 am to 11 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 11 am to 5:30 pm: Sip N’ Shop at […]
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Tiverton Public Library announces May 2024 calendar of programs
The Tiverton Public Library has announced a comprehensive calendar of programs for May 2024. With an all-star lineup of speakers, artists, and craftspeople, there is something for everyone in the community. One highlight of the summer season at the library is the annual Book Group. This year’s theme is “Crying in H Mart,” by Michelle […]
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30th Annual Summer Farmers Market launches on May 4
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) announces the launch of its popular Saturday Summer Farmers Market on May 4, 2024. The market, which features local agricultural and artisanal goods, will be held weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown through October 26, 2024. New this season, the market welcomes local favorites: the […]
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Newport Sings presents its annual ‘Song Fest’ on May 4 at Calvary United Methodist Church
Newport Sings will present its annual “Song Fest” on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Middletown (note the new venue). The concert will feature the Newport County Youth Chorus Prep Chorus, the Aquidneck Singers, and the Quorus. There are no advanced tickets; a suggested donation of $20/person or $40/family […]