It’s been a busy start to the new year for new and old Newport businesses, many are moving, some have retired and there’s a few new spots that you should know about. Without further ado, here’s a round-up of what’s new or happening around town since January 1st, 2016. We’ll keep this list going as more information […]
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Laura Jean Denim Will Host Annual Denim Sale From January 29 – 31
Laura Jean Denim will host their annual denim sale starting Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31. Popular denim brands like AG Adriano Goldschmied, FRAME, and MOTHER will be marked down to $50, $75, or $100. The annual sale will also include discounts on cashmere sweaters, cold weather accessories, jewelry and more. “If you’ve ever […]
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Portsmouth, RI Fashion Designer to Show in New York Fashion Week
Chaz Aracil, recent Rhode Island School of Design Alumni and Portsmouth local will showcase at Art Hearts Fashion at New York Fashion Week. The presentation takes place in New York City this upcoming February at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. New York Fashion Week is a semi-annual series of events where fashion collections are shown to […]
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Sephora is Now Hiring For New Newport, RI Location
Sephora is now hiring for their new location in Newport, RI at 49 Long Wharf Mall that is expected to open this spring. What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you the news that Sephora would open in Newport, RI back on December 8, 2015. The company is currently hiring for 11 different positions for their […]
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SUNDAY GALLERY SUNDAY, a New Monthly Gallery Day, Will be Unveiled This Sunday
SUNDAY GALLERY SUNDAY was realized amongst a group of like-minded gallery owners and operators in Newport after attending several opening receptions and arts-oriented gatherings together in the fall of 2015. The creators of this new event series will bring artists, artisans and art enthusiasts together while infusing the community with art, art viewing and education […]
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Two Yoga Studios Will Come Together in One Space in Portsmouth
On January 1, two separate yoga studios will come together in one space. Mahatma Yoga Studio will open a Vinyasa studio within the converted barn space, presently a home to Tenth Gate Yoga Studio at 1046 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Mahatma will offer its own brand of Vinyasa flow based classes. Heated, Slow Flow, non-heated, and […]
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12 New or Improved Businesses We’re Looking Forward to Embracing in 2016
There are a lot of updates, upgrades and openings of new businesses that we should be looking forward to in 2016, and these are just the changes that we know about! With a few bigger commercial spaces available around Newport, we look forward to seeing what new ventures come to town. 1 – Cafe Zelda It […]
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Three Newport Businesses Team Up To Open Shunya Studio in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, RI will soon welcome a new place for yoga, pilates, skin care, shopping and more! Shunya Studio will open its doors at Clock Tower Square to the yoga community at their grand opening on Saturday, January 30th (Facebook Event) The blessing of the new space is free, open to the public and will include […]
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10 Popular or Long-Time Businesses We Said Goodbye To in 2015
These 10 long-time, popular, hip, cool and/or established businesses will certainly be missed moving in 2016 and for many years to come here in Newport, RI. We did not include Rhumbline or Cafe Zelda, both restaurants will open under new ownership but with the same name. It is unknown what the immediate future looks like for Teas […]
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What’s Open, Closed and Happening On Christmas Eve in Newport
Looking to do some last minute shopping or for a place to grab a bite? Here’s what’s up! Merry Christmas Eve! THINGS TO KNOW Midtown Oyster Bar is offering free gift wrapping from 11am until 5pm today. Grab a drink or lunch and have all those gifts wrapped.Newport Skating Center is closed today due to […]
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New Tenant Found to Fill Former Tropical Gangsters Space on Thames Street
After 35 years, the owners of Tropical Gangsters retired and closed their Thames Street store forever on November 15th, 2015. What’sUpNewp has learned that Rochelle’s of Newport will move from 433 Thames Street to fill some of the space left empty by Tropical Gangsters at 375 Thames Street in early 2016. It is unknown who will fill the […]
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Look Your Best at Newport Holiday Parties!
photography by Visual Manor make-up by Kristen Blanchette It’s the time of year when party invitations start pouring in and the stress of balancing work and play is at it’s ultimate high! Hairstylist Kelsey Morgan has some quick tips for the all the hardworking ladies that attend cocktail soirees’ immediately after work. For holiday parties immediately after […]
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Brick Alley Pub Will Host Local Artists and Artisans on Sunday
Brick Alley Pub will once again be hosting their annual “Holiday Pop-Up at the Pub” store. Taking place upstairs on Sunday, December 20 from 12pm-4pm, the Holiday Pop-Up will feature a number of Newport’s finest local artists and artisans. This event is a great opportunity to discover and shop from local vendors who may not […]
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Casting Call for Holiday Hair
Photographer Marial Maher (via Visual Manor) is hosting an online casting call for young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 in the Rhode Island area. The online casting is to find optimistic models (absolutely no experience necessary) to collaborate for a collection of photographs showcasing ‘holiday hair’ by Kelsey Morgan (via Curl Up […]
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Press Conference Held to Promote “Think Local” Holiday Initiative
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce hosted a press conference on Wednesday, November 25th at Perrotti Park in Newport to promote and expand the “Think Local” initiative and kick off the “Holidays by the Sea” campaign which will run from Friday, November 27th through Thursday, December 31st. Participating retailers will be offering special discounts and […]
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UPDATE: After 35 Years, Tropical Gangsters Has Permanently Closed
After 35 years, the owners of Tropical Gangsters are retiring and their Thames Street store will soon close. While there has not been a definitive closing date set for the women’s clothing, shoes and accessories store, the space is available for lease through Hogan Associates Real Estate and there are huge sales happening in both […]
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Bowen’s Wharf to Host Holiday Block Party and Christmas Tree Lighting
All photos by Trixie Wadson/Bowen’s Wharf This year’s countdown to Christmas kicks off November 27 with a wharf-wide Holiday Block Party (Facebook Event) and boat parade. The waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf offers exceptional views of the City of Newport’s Illuminated Boat Parade starting at 6:15pm. The Bowen’s Wharf unique boutiques and restaurants will be offering […]
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5 Long-Time Newport Businesses We Have To Say Goodbye To In December
What a year it’s been for changes around Newport! Someone recently said that there’s a starting point and end point for everything in life – “businesses don’t stay open forever anymore”, and plenty of businesses chose 2015 to be the year they signed off for good. Over the last 12 – 14 months, we’ve said […]
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Two Newport Yoga Businesses Join Together in Unique Collaboration
What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you the news on August 30th when we shared that Thames Street Yoga and Long Time Sun Apparel were moving in together. Here’s an update on the collaboration; Thames Street Yoga, a vinyasa yoga studio on lower Thames and Long Time Sun a yoga lifestyle boutique located just off […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers to Host Child & Family Holiday Shopping Event
Marc Allen Fine Clothiers will host a holiday shopping event to benefit local non-profit, Child & Family. The shop, which opened its doors for business in April, has quickly become the top shop for exclusive luxury brands and custom-made men’s clothes in Newport. From November 17th-21st, 25 percent from every sale will be donated to […]
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Life is Good Founders Will Visit Newport During First-Ever ‘Nationwide Optimism Tour’
Life is Good Founders are hitting the road on their first-ever Nationwide Optimism Tour and they’re coming to Newport. The tour will bring the owners of the optimistic lifestyle brand to the Life Is Good Newport Store, one of the very first stores to carry Life is Good, on November 6th from 5 p.m. to […]
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Anne Jenkins Gone Wild on Lower Thames
Ten Pounds of Feathers designer, Anne Jenkins has officially opened her month long pop-up at 491 Thames Street, Newport, RI. To celebrate, Jenkins and photographer Visual Manor teamed up to shoot an editorial look-book exclusively for WhatsUpNewp.com! The store is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm – 5 pm, or by appointment only! The editorial showcases […]
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Ten Pounds of Feathers Designer Plans To Expand
When an artist invites you to their personal studio or workshop, it’s an offer you should never refuse. It allows outsiders a chance to see where the magic (product) is made, watch the artist in action and possibly walk away with a personal gift. Anne Jenkins, an original native of Newport, attended Parsons School of Design for fashion […]
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Newporter Olivia Linn Explores Fort Adams and Defends Her “Joke Job”
“All we knew is that in order to get access to the inside of Fort Adams, we needed to look for a guy named Ray. We pulled up the parking lot and asked this charming man if he knew Ray. He said, ‘Yeah, I know em‘ and he proceeded to give us his number. The […]
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Spa Aficionados From Across New England are Coming to Newport to Visit The Bodhi Spa
Spa aficionados from across the region are coming to Newport to visit The Bodhi Spa, New England’s premiere Hydrotherapy Day Spa. With more than 3,000-square-feet of serenity, the bodhi spa features a therapeutic ‘Water Journey’ including access to restorative mineral-infused hot baths, a stimulating cold-plunge pool, curative full-spectrum infrared sauna, detoxifying traditional sauna, a soothing aromatherapy steam […]