The Preservation Society of Newport County will present a lecture by Dr. Philip Rylands, President, and CEO of the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, titled “Peggy Guggenheim: Heiress and Collector.” The event, which takes place at 6 p.m. in the Rosecliff ballroom, will feature a presentation […]
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New York ensemble to bring ‘Symphony of Laughter’ to Westerly
A New York-based ensemble will perform at the United Theatre in Westerly on August 24. Parlando, and conductor Ian Niederhoffer, are expected to entertain audiences with a concert titled, “Symphony of Laughter.” The concert, described as, “an unforgettable evening of laughs, wittiness, and harmony,” will feature a number of works, including some by the late […]
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Campaign reports show potential rematch shaping up for 2026 R.I. governor’s race
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentAugust 1, 2024 Two years before the bell rings, Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Bounanno Foulkes are squaring off for what could be the premiere rematch for governor. In McKee’s corner are liquor store owners, state government employees and a disgraced jewelry company CEO, according to campaign finance reports filed […]
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Michael Corrente produced film ‘The Tributaries’ to screen at the Rhode Island Film Festival August 8
Note: The film The Tributaries contains mature subject matter. The Tributaries, a new film produced by longtime RI filmmaker Michael Corrente, is screening as part of the Rhode Island Film Festival on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 PM in the RISD Auditorium in Providence. The movie is the first full-length feature directed by Kat Gueli, […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Sandy Point Beach, several other beaches
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Oakland Beach, Conimicut Beach, and City Park Beach in Warwick; Warren Town Beach in Warren; Bristol Town Beach in Bristol; and Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust to host a wild bee walk and talk at Spruce Acres on August 3
The Aquidneck Land Trust is hosting a walk and talk event at Spruce Acres Farm all about wild, native bees and other pollinators. The walk, which takes place on Saturday, August 3 at 10 a.m., will be led by Casey Johnson, a research associate at the University of Rhode Island Bee Lab. George Christie from […]
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Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of people, including the Massachusetts governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge. The event is part of an effort to renew interest in the viral social media campaign that […]
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The Street Project: Film screening and panel to address safer streets in Newport
A film screening and panel discussion aimed at promoting safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists is coming to Newport on Aug. 13. The event, organized by Ride Island, will feature “The Street Project,” a documentary examining unsafe street designs across the United States. The screening will take place at 6 p.m. at the JPT Film […]
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend returns for fourth year
The fourth annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend is set to make waves in Newport from Aug. 9-11, 2024, with 65 teams already registered for the three-day sailing extravaganza. The event, which has quickly become a summer regatta staple for Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound, will host up to 10 classes competing in ORC, IC37 […]
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Rhode Island launches ‘PowerUpRI’ to boost residential EV charging
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), today announced the launch of PowerUpRI. Opening on August 1, 2024, PowerUpRI incentivizes Rhode Island residents and landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within residential properties across the Ocean State. Through tailored rebates, […]
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Young actors sought for Trinity Rep’s Annual ‘A Christmas Carol’
Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Repertory Company (Trinity Rep), is currently seeking young actors to participate in the company’s 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol. The production runs November 23 through December 29, 2024 and is open to children ages 8-12. Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held on Saturday, August 24, […]
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No stopping this old sea dog, ‘Hound’ prepares for Transatlantic Race 2025
Some boats wear ocean racing miles in the same visible manner as salty sailors. Other yachts, however, seem immune to the wear and tear of pushing hard for hundreds if not thousands of miles at a time. Dan Litchfield’s Hound is the latter. More than 50 years since the Aage Nielsen-designed 59-foot sloop was launched, she is […]
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URI and RISD awarded $3.4 million for climate research
The National Science Foundation has awarded $3.4 million in funding to researchers at the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island School of Design for a four-year collaborative research project on climate change mitigation. The funding, which was announced Thursday, will support research aimed at developing strategies to enhance community resilience to climate change. […]
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association launches #CheckTwiceSaveALife campaign
With summer temperatures in full swing, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association is launching a new public awareness campaign to help prevent children from dying in parked cars. The #CheckTwiceSaveALife campaign, launching July 31, features a :30-minute English and Spanish language radio ad, as well as social media elements, reminding parents and caregivers of the […]
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Newport Paddle Festival will celebrate Rhode Island’s water sports on August 17
Rhode Island’s paddling community is gearing up for a day of aquatic adventure and environmental awareness at the Newport Paddle Festival. The event, set for Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at King Park in Newport, promises a splash of excitement for paddlers of all skill levels. The festival, free and open to […]
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Legendary folk hero Joan Baez made several stops in Newport recently
Joan Baez made several appearances in Newport as of late. The folk icon touched down among familiar ground at the Newport Folk Festival over the weekend, starting out with a lowkey poetry reading of her newly released debut poetry book, When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance, which had released this past April. […]
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No agreement in Newport school dispute
A mediation session, the third, between Newport teachers and the administration over the layoff and displacement of 20 percent of the school faculty, ended without agreement on Tuesday. It had been characterized as perhaps the final mediation session in an effort to resolve the dispute. “We were unable to reach agreement yesterday (Tuesday),” said Jennifer […]
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RIDOH recommends closure of Camp Fuller YMCA and Spouting Rock Beach Association
Due to high bacteria counts, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommends closing the swimming area at Camp Fuller YMCA in South Kingstown and Spouting Rock Beach Association in Newport. Health officials advise reopening Kingston’s Camp in South Kingstown, which had been closed due to bacteria counts as well, as conditions have improved. The bacteria […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain provided updates on teacher contract negotiations, school construction, and plans for the upcoming academic year during her monthly virtual conversation with What’sUpNewp on July 31. Newport Schools Near Full Teacher Placement After Layoffs The Newport School District is close to fully placing teachers following recent layoffs, with only six […]
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MBTA Commuter Rail will offer special train service for New England Patriots home games from Providence and Boston
The MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis will be offering special event train service to visit Gillette Stadium for the upcoming season. Tickets for the preseason games on Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 are now on sale. The special event train service will run from Boston to Foxboro. Tickets are available exclusively through the mTicket app. […]
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Newport Police share traffic management plan for Newport Jazz Festival weekend
Ahead of the sold-out Newport Jazz Festival, the Newport Police Department is sharing details on their plans to control traffic to and from Fort Adams State Park and around the city. Newport Police Department today shared the following press release; Newport Police Department Implements Traffic Management Plan to Enhance Festival Experience Newport, RI – […]
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Park Theatre to host Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center will present Jake Shimabukuro on Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 2, at 10 a.m. at the link below. Since gaining popularity in the early 2000s, Jake Shimabukuro has reached new heights as an ukulele player. He has released over a […]
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Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity
Tyler Hansen, Dartmouth College; Abraham Silverman, Johns Hopkins University; Elizabeth J. Wilson, Dartmouth College, and Erin Baker, UMass Amherst Strong offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates offshore wind farms could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040. The U.S. East […]
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Newport Hospital earns advanced certification for joint replacements
Newport Hospital’s Total Joint Center has been awarded Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission. This certification recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional orthopedic care and achieving the highest standards of patient safety and quality. “This advanced certification, achieved through the hard work and dedication of our multidisciplinary team, […]
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Inaugural Newport Design Week was a glorious tribute to Newport’s enchanting architecture
You would never have guessed that Newport Design Week was in its first year. Even with the packed crowds at the Newport Folk Festival, Newport Design Week managed to sell out, with fans of interior design attending events among the architecturally stunning buildings of Salve Regina University. Headlined by legendary names in design such as […]