Sponsored Promotion Along with our What’s Up Newp Holiday Shopping Guides, What’s Up Newp is highlighting local business and organizations this holiday season. ICYMI – See our holiday shopping guides for gifts under $50, under $100, and over $100. Get ready to shop locally and gift away! Newport Mansions Store Shop NewportStyle for the casual elegance inspired by the Newport […]
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Shop Local Spotlight: Gift the gift of custom knives, Scrimshaw Jewelry from Scrimshanders
Sponsored Promotion Along with our What’s Up Newp Holiday Shopping Guides, What’s Up Newp is highlighting local business and organizations this holiday season. ICYMI – See our holiday shopping guides for gifts under $50, under $100, and over $100. Get ready to shop locally and gift away! Scrimshanders Newport Scrimshanders is a locally owned and operated business on […]
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Shop Local Spotlight: Grenon’s of Newport offers watches and fine gifts that you won’t find anywhere else
Sponsored Promotion Along with our What’s Up Newp Holiday Shopping Guides, What’s Up Newp is highlighting local business and organizations this holiday season. ICYMI – See our holiday shopping guides for gifts under $50, under $100, and over $100. Get ready to shop locally and gift away! Grenon’s Of Newport Curated for a select few, Grenon’s offers watches, […]
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Third Annual Newport Wellness Week returns January 18-25
Newport Wellness Week returns January 18-25, 2020 with a robust roster of events, special offers and deals throughout Newport and Bristol Counties dedicated to mental and spiritual well-being. The week’s signature event, the Wellness Marketplace, takes place inside the Newport Marriott Atrium on Sunday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Marketplace is ideally suited […]
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Newport Holiday Stroll returns December 6th – 8th, Kristen Coates provides guide to the 2019 event
The 4th Annual Newport Holiday Stroll will take place in and around Newport December 6th – 8th, 2019. Kristen Coates, owner of Kristen Coates on Bellevue, now leads the shop local effort and allowed us to republish her recent blog post that gives some background to the event and provides some great ideas on how […]
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Annual Designer Wreath & Bake Sale to benefit Lucy’s Hearth set for Saturday at Easton’s Beach Rotunda
Add some holiday flair to your front door and help make a difference for the families at Lucy’s Hearth! Lucy Hearth’s 19th Annual Wreath & Bake Sale is set for Saturday, December 7th from 9 am to noon located at the Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. “These spectacular handmade wreaths and delicious baked goods sell out […]
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Holidays come alive in Newport for December Newport Gallery Night
The sea breeze in Newport is even more chilling this time of year, but that won’t stop the streets downtown from buzzing with warmth and excitement for the holiday season. The Newport Gallery Organization is proud to contribute to this buzz as galleries around Newport and Middletown prepare for December Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, […]
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Potter League to host Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair on Saturday
The Potter League for Animals will be holding their Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 4 pm located at 87 Oliphant Lane in Middletown. Over two dozen local artisans will showcase a unique array of merchandise for holiday gift giving. Stop by the Potter League to get special […]
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Newport Art Museum hosting Holiday Marketplace December 12-14
Newport Art Museum welcomes art and craft enthusiasts to find those “special somethings” at the Museum during its Holiday Marketplace. Gift seekers will find work from emerging and established artists alike in ceramics, paintings, wearable items, hand blown glass, seasonal ornaments, and much more. Works were created by students and instructors from the Museum School, as well as select […]
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Sail Into winter events at Historic Bowen’s Wharf
A brand new star now sits atop a 30-foot tall Spruce tree at the Anchor of the Newport waterfront. The countdown has begun to the magical moment when it will become a Christmas Tree at 6:00pm on December 7th. The tree is a wonderful gift from the Aquidneck Land Trust, which has conserved over 2,600 acres […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce kicks off annual Holidays by the Sea Initiative
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce celebrated the start of the holiday season today with a community gathering in downtown Newport. The goals of the Holidays by the Sea program are simple; to encourage people to shop, stay, dine and explore locally this holiday season. Holidays by the Sea will begin on Small Business, Saturday November 30, […]
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Aquidneck Island Businesses: Don’t miss the chance to be part of What’s Up Newp’s Holiday Gift Guides!
In the spirit of promoting the shop local movement, What’s Up Newp will be running Holiday Gift Guides this December, providing local shoppers a showcase of the best items available by shopping and supporting local. Local and area business are invited to participate in this special section and promotion. These gift guides will be published on […]
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Chamber of Commerce to kick of Holidays By The Sea on Monday
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its 2019 Holidays by the Sea initiative at 10 am on Monday, November 25th at Liberty Donuts. “The goal is simple; encourage people to shop, stay, dine and explore locally this holiday season. All merchants, Chamber members and non-members alike, are encouraged to participate,” the Chamber states in […]
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VIDEO: ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ features highlights from inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week
Jay Leno’s popular car show released video this week of some of the best moments from the inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week. Jay Leno’s Garage shared the following description of the video on their YouTube Page; “The Inaugural Audrain Concours and Motor Week in Newport, RI, hosted by Jay Leno & Donald Osborne, […]
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‘Dogs Of Newport’ 2020 calendar now available, dog lovers invited to Yappy Hour launch event
Love dogs, need a 2020 calendar, need a fun holiday gift, and want to help support a great charity? The 2020 Dogs of Newport calendar is now available and can fulfill all your gifting, planning, and feel-good needs. “This is now the third year we’ve done the calendar, and the second year it’s been Dogs of Newport […]
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Field of Artisans, Salve Regina University hosting pop-up holiday market on Friday
Field of Artisans – a community of emerging artists, photographers, designers, builders and musicians – is collaborating with Salve Regina for a pop-up holiday market open to the University community and the general public. The market will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 in Ochre Court. Salve Regina University announced the […]
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Water Brothers moves back to Memorial Boulevard
Water Brothers is on the move again. Water Brothers announced on Wednesday that they have relocated back to 39 1/2 Memorial Boulevard and will reopen on Saturday, November 2nd. “UPDATE: WB MADE A MOVE … Waterbrothers has RELOCATED BACK to 39 1/2 MEMORIAL BLVD. Excited to be back on our original block! and closer to […]
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Inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week wows Newport
Thousands of classic automobile enthusiasts descended on Newport last week for the inaugural edition of Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week. The four-day program was organized by the principals of the Audrain Automobile Museum which opened on Bellevue Avenue in 2014. In addition to the Concours Village at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where […]
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Tennis Hall Of Fame will host a Tory Burch Sport Trunk Sale on Saturday
One day only, shop the Tory Bruch Sport collection in an exclusive trunk sale of chic athletic apparel for on and off the court. 20% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and its mission to inspire future leaders through tennis and education programs. Funds raised through the sale will […]
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What’s new in and around Newport this summer? New businesses make their summertime debut
written by Andrea McHugh, Senior Communications Manager for Discover Newport The wait is over! Summer on The Classic Coast is officially upon us and so begins the season of plenty. While Newport and its surrounding coastal communities remain proud of longtime institutions ranging from family eateries (like Evelyn’s Drive In, marking its 50th year as Rhode Island’s iconic […]
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Meeka Fine Jewelry opens in Newport
Pennsylvania-based Meeka Fine Jewelry recently expanded to Newport! “With our ties to the area, we’ve found ourselves drawn back more and more over the years. We’re delighted to invest in a property with all of the character and charm of Newport for Meeka’s second home,” says owner and operator Monika Krol. Monika Krol opened Meeka […]
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Summer Programming at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will include wellness, music, and fashion
This summer Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will welcome guests with a packed lineup of programming all summer long. From fitness and wellness classes to contemporary fashion and music partnerships, Gurney’s will host multiple pop-ups and unique experiences that bring the best of fitness, fashion and entertainment right to their resorts. Live from Gurney’s Newport Resort […]
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The Newport Show will host Authors and Designers Meg Braff and Marshall Watson for a talk and breakfast shopping event
The Newport Show is known for offering a variety of antiques, art and exquisite objects during the annual shopping tradition. It’s also a center for fine design and fashion. This year the Show will host authors and renowned interior designers Meg Braff, who is also a Newport Show exhibitor, and Marshall Watson, for a two-part […]