By Keith Stokes, special to What’s Up Newp. Originally published on Feb. 18, 2021 “If there was a watering-place in America where respectable, refined, and well-bearing-colored ladies and gentlemen have […]
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A look at What’s Up in arts and entertainment in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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50 relatively unknown movies from Black cinema history
Black writers, actors, producers, and directors have been involved in Hollywood from the very beginning of the American film industry some 125 years ago. Often, their contributions have been restricted, […]
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How to better experience an Art Museum
Dead winter. Even when it’s not snowing or gray and rainy, it’s still cold. Perfect art museum weather. Maybe you think you don’t like art museums. Maybe you feel like […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Feb 3-5)
“Six Picks Music” is our weekly column highlighting some of the best in local music. This weekend, it’s about fusing the elements that make great music with shows from Westerly […]
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Black History Month: African Heritage Entrepreneurs in Gilded Age Newport – Andrew J. Tabb
Special to What’s Up Newp | The following was written by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was originally published on Feb. 1, 2021. While Newport […]
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Newport Folk Festival kicks off lineup announcements; CAAMP is returning to Newport
The Newport Folk Festival today began its tradition of a rolling lineup announcement for its 2023 festival, which is scheduled to take place at Fort Adams State Park from July […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (Feb. 3-5)
According to forecasters, it’s gonna be a chilly weekend, but don’t fret, “the sun will come out tomorrow,” especially at the Providence Performing Arts Center where the classic musical Annie […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: Feb. 3 – 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend! Weather Friday, February 3 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Saturday, February 4 Things […]
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Black History Month Newport: A look at 19th century black-owned businesses, business owners
February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, an annual time to celebrate the achievements, and a time for recognizing the central role, of African Americans […]
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What’s Up Interview: RI’s The Benji’s to release new album ‘Kitty Pills’ on February 14
A band that’s been percolating on the local scene over the past several years is especially excited to be releasing their new EP later this month. The Benji’s, who first […]
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Boston Symphony announces lineup for 2023 Tanglewood season
LENOX, Mass. (AP) — There will be something for everyone at Tanglewood this summer, from traditional performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops to shows featuring dozens […]
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Beyoncé to perform at Gillette Stadium on August 1
Global superstar Beyoncé has announced her first solo tour in over six years, the Renaissance World Tour, which will kick off on May 10, 2023, in Stockholm, Sweden. The tour […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus is offering free group voice and songwriting classes for Middle School students
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming students in grades 5-8 to join “Discover your voice,” a 6-week session for singers who want more individualized attention (similar to a group […]
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Most popular songs that never won a Grammy
According to the Recording Academy, Grammys are awarded to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences. The award, which is voted on by a body of artists and technical […]
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Comic: Sour Grapes – Spot
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dave Rosenberg, Newport Winter Festival
After taking a couple of years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newport Winter Festival returns for its 35th edition from February 17-26, 2023. Dave Rosenberg, organizer of the […]
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Tickets for the 2023 Newport Folk Festival go on sale on Feb. 1
Tickets for the 2023 Newport Folk Festival, which will return to Fort Adams State Park on July 28-30, will go on sale beginning Wednesday, February 1 at 1 pm via DICE. Full ticket pricing is listed […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week! Weather Monday, January 30 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Tuesday, January 31 Things […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation awards a $10,000 grant to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County recently announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) to support music education programs for Club […]
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Controversial Grammy wins—and how they’ve aged
Since the ceremony began in 1959, the Grammy Awards have been considered among the most important awards in music. That first year rewarded the likes of iconic stars such as […]
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What’s Up Interview: Meet Chris Swan, playing Daddy Warbucks in PPAC’s ‘Annie’
You could call Chris Swan a road warrior. Since 2014, he’s been traveling the road in one Broadway production or another. “The first was ‘A Christmas Story,’ where I played […]
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Next Touro Synagogue Foundation talk explores portraits of Jews from 17th & 18th century Amsterdam
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the third program of its Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series, featuring Dr. Samantha Baskind, a professor of art history. Dr. Baskind’s talk, titled, “Picturing Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews […]
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Gallery Sitka to host ‘Women’s Caucus for Arts’ group show
Newport’s Gallery Sitka welcomes the Women’s Caucus for Arts’ (WCA) Central Massachusetts chapter for a group show, opening with a reception on Saturday, February 18, 2-4 pm. Many of the […]
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Theater Preview: ‘The Oldest Profession’ opening at Burbage Theater Company
Anne Scurria is trying something new. Now in her 44th year acting at Trinity Rep, Scurria is directing her first play. As Scurria tells it, she was sitting at a […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: What’s Up in local music this weekend (January 27-29)
With good weather in the forecast, this weekend is a great one to get out and enjoy some local music at the state’s clubs and bars. Here are a few […]
