The 2021-22 winter season at Stowe Mountain Resort has officially arrived! Stowe Mountain Resort today announced that opening day is scheduled for Friday, November 26. Stowe shared the following additional details in regards to opening day; “The FourRunner Quad will start spinning at 8 am and we will be celebrating the first runs of the […]
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Local hip-hop artist Camden Murphy will perform at Top of Pelham on Thanksgiving Eve
This Thanksgiving Eve, local hip-hop artist Camden Murphy will be performing his last Newport show this year. This will be the first large-scale show in Newport for Camden since his hit song “Spilled Paint” hit one million streams on Spotify. That exposure has propelled his career and there are big plans in the work for […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County distributes turkeys and sides to families
Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County turkey dinner distribution once again ran like a well-oiled machine on November 20th, as Club staff, Americorp volunteers, and board members packed and handed out bags of side dish ingredients and frozen turkeys to Club families. Stop & Shop donated 120 turkeys and groceries to the Club […]
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Hiss Golden Messenger to play Fete Music Hall on December 6th
2021 Grammy nominee Hiss Golden Messenger is set to perform at Fete Music Hall on December 6 in support of his latest album Quietly Blowing It (Merge Records). See ticket information HERE. Written, arranged and produced by bandleader/songwriter M.C. Taylor, the band released Quietly Blowing It to critical acclaim in June 2021. Hiss Golden Messenger also recently put out a […]
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Concert Photos: Ripe rocks two night stand at The Met (Friday, November 19)
Boston-based dance/funk act Ripe played two packed shows this weekend at The Met in Pawtucket. The indie band, who blend funk, jazz, R&B and soul, met an energized crowd in one of the biggest weekends at The Met since the pandemic began in 2020. The seven-piece band was formed at the Berklee School of Music […]
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Concert Review: Laden Valley hometown show at Jane Pickens (November 18, 2021)
Contributed by Claire G. Daily, Salve Regina University ’22 Newport’s Washington Square was abuzz Thursday night, November 18th. The ever-growing crowd waited with bated breath, but not for a glimpse of Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, or Kathy Najimy, the stars of the Disney sequel Hocus Pocus 2. They were lining up for Laden Valley, […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Joe Bonamassa rocks PPAC (November 20, 2021)
Blues-rock guitar great Joe Bonamassa and his band thrilled a packed house at the Providence Performing Arts Center in a great show Saturday, November 20th. The band powered through classic hits including show opener”Evil Mama,” “Midnight Blues,” and the encore “Sloe Gin.” Check out some fine photos of the evening from WhatsUpNewp’s Rick Farrell. Slideshow
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Photo Gallery: Dave Bromberg Quintet at the Greenwich Odeum
Multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter David Bromberg and his quintet took to the stage at the Greenwich Odeum on Friday night. Bromberg’s band is filled with ace musicians and is anchored by Mark Cosgrove (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Nate Grower (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals), Josh Kanusky (drums, vocals) and newest member, Suavek Zaniesienko (bass, vocals). What’s Up Newp […]
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Rhode Island’s Annual Hotel Week expands to “Hotel Month RI” with savings up to 40% off
Rhode Island tourism, in conjunction with over 30 hotels and resorts across The Ocean State, today announced the launch of “Hotel Month RI” this January. Hotel Month RI invites visitors and residents to take advantage of rates up to 40% off at a wide variety of accommodations at luxury hotels, historic inns and cozy B&Bs. […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary celebrates record-breaking year, kicks off ‘Day of Giving’
The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Norman Bird Sanctuary was held on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Members, supporters, and friends gathered to reflect on the accomplishments of the 2021 fiscal year, which included a banner 82% increase in visitor support and a 33% growth in membership support. “By increasing support and engaging more people through our programs, events, […]
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Hospital and State leaders call on Rhode Islanders to seek medical care in the right setting
In advance of holiday gatherings and the height of flu season in Rhode Island, State health and hospital officials gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for health issues that require emergency care. Hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island continue to experience significant crowding and prolonged waiting times. The […]
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Newport Navy Choristers’ Holiday Concert returns, will benefit Agricultural Education Program
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present their annual holiday concert on the evening of December 10, 2021, at 7:30 PM at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road in Portsmouth. The concert will benefit the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, a project of Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Portsmouth Middle […]
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Abney top fundraiser among area legislators
State Rep. Marvin Abney, D-Dist. 73 (Middletown, Newport), remains the leading fundraiser among area legislators, reporting a campaign finance balance of more than $162,000 to the Board of Elections. Abney, the House Finance Chair, raised $600 from individuals and $1,700 from Political Action Committees during the third quarter, adding to his considerable campaign finance account. […]
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Age-Friendly Rhode Island names Newport resident James Connell as its new Executive Director
Age-Friendly Rhode Island today announced the appointment of James Connell as its new executive director. Based at Rhode Island College, Age-Friendly Rhode Island is a coalition of community and state agencies, healthcare and social service providers, individuals of all ages, advocacy and faith-based organizations, businesses, academic institutions, and municipal leaders who are committed to healthy aging. […]
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Chicago playing Mohegan Sun Arena May 7
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 15, 2021) – Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the Rock and Roll era,” Chicago – the legendary Rock and Roll band with horns – returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Tickets are $76, $46 and $36 and go […]
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Traffic in both directions on Pell Bridge reopens
Update Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced at 9:31 am that the accident has been cleared and traffic has reopened in both directions. Expect residual delays. Original Story Emergency personnel is currently on the scene of a car fire on Newport Bridge (eastbound). What’s Up Newp readers first began alerting us of the […]
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Newport Polo President receives George S. Patton Jr. Award
As our nation prepared to celebrate the 96th annual Veterans Day, the Armed Forces Committee of the United States Polo Association (USPA) named Newport Polo’s Dan Keating the recipient of the 2021 General George S Patton Jr. Award. This national award is presented to the USPA member who has gone above the call of duty to […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Cheap Trick rocks PPAC
Cheap Trick strode into the Providence Performing Arts Center Saturday, November 13 for an old-fashioned rock show. The band is one of the better “legacy” acts currently touring, presenting a strong live show with adept musicianship and spot-on vocals. After a few sound problems got worked out, the band settled into a nice grove. Led […]
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Newport Classical to host two holiday programs in December
Continuing its new commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical, which recently changed its name from Newport Music Festival, announces two holiday programs this December – Newport Classical Holiday with Ensemble Altera at Emmanuel Church Chapel (42 Dearborn St.) on Friday, December 3 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 4 at 2:30 pm; and Handel’s iconic Messiah at the Mansion at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave.) on Sunday, December 12 […]
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Fraser and Haas to play Scottish fiddle and cello Nov. 19 at Blackstone River Theatre
Blackstone River Theatre will present Scottish fiddle and cello masters Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on Friday, November 19, 8:00 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Admission is $27.00 advance, $32.00 day of show. For reservations or information call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272. The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s […]
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Newport Mayor Napolitano discusses city’s issues with What’s Up Newp on Monday at noon
Newport Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano joins WhatsUpNewp on Monday at noon for what will become a monthly videocast. We’ll be exploring numerous issues confronting the city, new programs, and important ongoing projects. On Monday, we’ll be asking the mayor about the former casino property and other north end projects, and the city’s vision for economic […]
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Travel restrictions on Newport Pell and Jamestown Bridges lifted (Updated)
Update – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) lifted travel restrictions on all bridges at 3:10 pm Original Story Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced on social media at 2:23 pm some bridge restrictions for the Newport Pell and Jamestown bridges. “Due to high winds, high profile vehicles are restricted from […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: John Waite at the Greenwich Odeum (November 11, 2021)
English musician John Waite brought his long-awaited acoustic show to the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, November 11th, before a half-capacity crowd of dedicated fans. Waite sang his originals including the top-selling 1984 hit “Missing You” as well as a few covers including the Dylan/Hendrix classic “All Along the Watchtower.” He also threw in a few songs […]
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What’s Up Interview: Evan St. Martin of Laden Valley, coming to Jane Pickens Theater November 18th
A good old-fashioned album release party is coming to Newport’s Jane Pickens Theater on Thursday, November 18, celebrating folk band Laden Valley’s new release, Landline. Led by Newporter’s Evan St. Martin and Dave Sarazen, Laden Valley straddles the line between folk, roots, Americana and county, and features warm harmonies and intelligent songwriting. They’ll be playing […]
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Volunteers turn out to clean up Butts Hill Fort
by Buts Hill Fort Restoration On a chilly but bright Saturday morning at Butts Hill Fort, the sounds of tractors, stump grinders, and chain saws drowned out the rakes of the 30 volunteers who arrived to cleanup vegetative debris left in the wake of previous machine and volunteer clearing sessions. The walls of the historic, […]