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Get caught up on what was happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this March. Here are the 10-most-read stories on whatsupnewp.com during the month of March, according to website statistics from Google Analytics. 10. Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ will be filming at Newport Vineyards on… 9. Peanut Butter Jelly […]

Newport gallerist Kristen Coates is pleased to announce the opening of her new store at 152 Bellevue Avenue.   Though Coates is moving her store less than a mile up the road, big changes are in store for Newport’s beloved boutique gallery and lifestyle brand. On the new store Coates remarked, “I had no idea […]

On March 15, the Greenlove Foundation(GLF) dedicated a water Water Bottle Filling Station(WBFS) at 360 High School in Providence in memory of Kendra L. Bowers.   Kendra was an active environmental student at UVM with an enthusiastic passion to “preserve and protect our land and resources.” She lived by the “recycle, reduce and reuse” mantra on […]

Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF), which is partnering with Newport Jazz and Folk Festival artists to donate on their behalf to a music education cause of the artist’s choosing, announced today that they are teaming up with 2018 Newport Jazz Festival performer Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and Conn-Selmer to present a Master Class and donate $10,000 […]

The Newport Jazz Festival announced today that Jon Batiste and Friends will play the Opening Night concert at the 2019 Festival. For details, read the press release below from the Newport Jazz Festival. NEWPORT, RI, March 27, 2019 –Don’t miss the opportunity to get some of the best seats in the house for one of […]

Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of Carrollton House (c. 1850), located at 11 Clay Street in Newport. The property sold for $1,020,000. According to Lila Delman Real Estate, Alyce Wright and Courtney van Beuren, Lila Delman Sales Associates, represented the seller while Alex Thursby, Lila Delman Sales Associate, represented the buyer. “This […]

The following is a press release from the Newport Gulls. For the first time in the Newport Gulls 19-year history, the organization will welcome a Salve Regina University collegiate student-athlete to their roster. Founded in 1934, Salve Regina University, in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy, is located on 80-acres among Gilded Age mansions and […]

The Newport County Youth Chorus has announced that they will be offering an opportunity for students in grades 2 – 4 in May! It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! Students are invited to join the 6-week program for 2nd – 4th graders called “All that […]

Student filmmakers from Aquidneck Island will showcase their short films at the Aquidneck Island Student Film Festival on Monday, April 29, 2019. This year’s film festival will be held on the Salve Regina campus in Bazarsky Hall, located in the O’Hare Academic building at 6:00PM. The festival now enters its second year, and it will again […]

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) has announced that they will open their Feed-A-Friend food pantry on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Saturday hours for the food pantry are from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The food pantry hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, […]

Get ready, get set to purchase tickets for one of Newport’s favorite summer events – the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers Friday evening concert and cocktail party on August 2, at 8:00 pm at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Artist will be announced and tickets go on […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) is now accepting applications for grants from the Merritt Neighborhood Fund, which supports the preservation of small parks, community gardens, and other natural spaces on Aquidneck Island. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the organization’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects that strengthen community identity and character, […]

Sea Rose Montessori Co-op School will hold an open house on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m.–12 noon. Families of children ages 4.5 and up and prospective students are welcome to meet the experienced teachers and connect with parent-founders and families.    With increased interest, Sea Rose Montessori expanded and offers a Lower Elementary program […]

St. Mary’s Catholic Church has announced that they will host Catholic youth choirs from throughout New England on Saturday, April 6th. This musical festival is being sponsored by Pueri Cantores, the Vatican’s official organization dedicated to sacred music for young people and students. Young members of Catholic choirs from all over New England will travel […]

Millions of Americans struggle every day, often not knowing where they’ll sleep at night, whether they can put food on the table, or have enough money to pay for needed medications. Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low-Income Housing Coalition “They are one broken down car, one missed day of work, one sick […]

Jane Gerety, RSM, Salve Regina’s president who is retiring in June after 10 years at the helm, will be awarded an honorary doctorate and will offer her reflections when the university community gathers on Sunday, May 19 to celebrate its 69thcommencement. Sister Jane’s longtime friend, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), will present the honorary degree […]

The following press release was provided by Newport Festivals Foundation. This year Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) is partnering with festival artists to donate on their behalf to a music education cause of the artist’s choosing. It was just announced that this year Trey Anastasio will be performing at the Newport Folk Festival, and he has decided […]

The following press release is from the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission. On Friday, March 15, Aquidneck Island Planning Commission hosted Aquidneck Island residents, business owners, elected officials, and others for an in-depth look at the state of housing on Aquidneck Island. The forum consisted of three expert panels followed by interactive break-out sessions. Break-out sessions […]

On Sunday March 31st at 2pm, the Newport String Project will present a concert at Trinity Church featuring the work of Rhode Island-based composer Kirsten Volness.  Scored for string quartet and digital sound, Volness’ “Tree of Life” is a musical ode to trees from the Weeping Willow to the Coastal Redwood and celebrates the connective […]

Salve Regina University announced in a press release recently that they have launched a fully online RN-BSN program that offers increased convenience, flexibility and affordability for a wider range of students looking to boost their competitive career edge in the healthcare marketplace.  Prospective students who are licensed registered nurses can complete the program track in […]

Newport Festivals Foundation is expanding the reach of its popular Newport Jazz Assembly program with the introduction of theJackie McLean Jazz Studies Jazz Assembly, under the direction of saxophonistJavon Jackson. The Foundation is also working with trombonist Dennis Wilson to develop a Newport Jazz Assembly Band with his students at the University of Michigan School of Music, […]