Join the What’sUpNewp crew on Wednesday, July 27th at Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center for a Summer Party that will include live music, local vendors, Narragansett Beer and live music with The Teledynes! What’sUpNewp has partnered with Jane Pickens Theater to host this night that will include local live music, local vendors, a screening […]
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A Superyacht Tradition Lives On With the ‘Candy Store Cup’ This Weekend
From July 29-31, several of the world’s largest and most glamorous sailing yachts will race for the inaugural Candy Store Cup Superyacht Edition in Newport. Newport Shipyard and Bannister’s Wharf have consolidated the Newport Bucket and Candy Store Cup to create this fabulous superyacht event. “Initially, the Candy Store Cup was a quick race around […]
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Tickets Still Available for Friday and Sunday of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz Festival Tickets for Friday and Sunday at Fort Adams Still Available While Supplies Last Tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday concerts for the Newport Jazz Festival® at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. On July 29, don’t miss Friday at the Fort, made possible […]
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Obituary for Katherine M. “Kitty” Williams
Katherine M. (Morrissey) Williams, “Kitty”, age 88, of Kay Boulevard, Newport RI died Friday, July 22, 2016, at Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown, RI. Kitty was born September 16, 1927, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Walter E. and the late Marion (O’Brien) Morrissey. She was the wife of the late […]
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Obituary for Mr. Jesse R. Dennis
Middletown, RI – Jesse R. Dennis, 99, of Middletown formerly of Simmons Street, Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie (Ryan) Dennis. Born in Newport, RI on April 26, 1917, he was the son of the […]
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Obituary for Mr. Prospero P. Alexander
Prospero Pacheco Alexander, 86, of Atria Aquidneck Place and formerly of 312 Water St. Portsmouth passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2016. Born Nov. 3, 1929, he was the son of the late Jose and Maria C. (Farias) Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a graduate of Durfee High School in Fall River, MA. He served in […]
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Sole Food, Teysha Weaves the Way
There are always so many intriguing vendors at Newport Folk Festival. You can find anything from hand drawn and embossed stationary to jewelry made of sterling cutlery. What caught my eye most this year was a booth selling crafted boots made from handwoven textiles. The company is called Teysha (Tay-sha), based in Austin, Texas, selling footwear and […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #3 of 2016 Newport Folk Festival
With Alabama Shakes closing day #3 ,the 2016 Newport Folk Festival is now history. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos and memories from day #3, photos on day #3 by Patrick Murphy. Follow him on Instagram at @thekingslens. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar […]
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Interview: Newport Folk Festival Musician Phil Cook – Raw, Passionate and Unedited
Phil Cook is a master collaborator, a martyr, a humanitarian, a philanthropist, a philosopher, a musician, and a father. He is one of the few people I have met that is as if not more interesting as he looks on paper. Initially, I was going to try and inscribe my and Ryan’s interview with Cook we both […]
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Podcast #155: What’sUpNewp’s Staff Recap 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Jillian Tullgren, Lifestyle Editor of What’sUpNewp, and myself took to the airwaves on WADK 1540 AM earlier today to try to put into words what we experienced as media and fans while at the Newport Folk Festival over the last three days. Here about what we loved and what absolutely brought us to much more […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 40+ Local Companies (July 25)
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; Amazing Intimate Essentials & Smoke Shop – Retail Store ManagerAPG Security – Security OfficerArianna Skincare – Assistant Manager/ LogisticsBalanced Books – BookkeeperCastle Hill Inn – Breakfast ServerCitizen’s Bank – Associate Licensed BankerCompass […]
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This Week: Best Things To Do Around Newport (July 25 – 29)
Newport Folk Festival has come to a close and now it’s time for Newport BridgeFest before we welcome Newport Jazz Festival. Monday, July 25th Throughout The Day – Newport BridgeFest (schedule below) 6:35 p.m. – Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field 8 p.m. – Laughter For Locals at Firehouse Theater Entertainment Fastnet: Live music […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Sunday, July 24th
After three beautiful and epci days, the 2016 Newport Folk Festival came to a close with Alabama Shakes wrapping up the weekend. If you were at Day #3 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. SUNDAY FOLK QUAD RIVER WHYLESS The Hunt Bath Salts Life Crisis Widows Walk Baby Brother All Day […]
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Festival Speak with Matthew Logan Vasquez
This has been quite the calendar year for Matthew Logan Vasquez, former member of Delta Spirit, and member of Middle Brother since 2010. In November of 2015, Matthew released his first ever solo EP, The Austin EP, shortly followed by his second release in February of 2016. A full length LP, called Solicitor Returns, representative of his […]
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Having a “Good Day” with Kam Franklin of The Suffers
The Suffers are from Austin, Texas and this ten piece band is not something to mess with. Their style of music is eclectic, a combination between Rock & Roll, Latin and a lot of Soul. Their integration of horn instruments imposes a relaxed island feeling. I quickly found myself Salsa dancing to the Official Newport Folk […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #2 of 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Day #2 of the 2016 Newport Folk Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with Cactus Blossoms opening the day and Patti Smith closing out the day around 7:30 pm. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Saturday, July 23rd
If you were at Day #2 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. SATURDAY FOLK HARBOR CACTUS BLOSSOMS Tennessee Border A Sad Day To Be You If I Can’t You’re Dreamng Mississippi Change Your Ways Or Die No More Crying The Blues Stoplight Kisses Powder Blue Queen Who’ll Be Next Goodbye Jack […]
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What To Drink in Newport This Weekend
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for around the city or stopping into The […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Friday, July 22nd
If you were at Day #1 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. HARBOR STAGE JP Harris California Turnarounds Badly Bent Two for the Road Amarillo South Oklahoma Home Is Where the Heart Is Maria Hard Road When I Quit Drinking Gear Jammin Daddy Shelly Colvin Guest – vox Mark Sloan-guitar […]
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Obituary for Sheila Ventura
Sheila J. (Dyer) Ventura, 74 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the wife of John L. Ventura. She was born in Newport on September 27, 1941. A daughter of the late James E. and Julia (Shea) Dyer. Sheila grew up in the Newport’s Fifth Ward, a graduate […]
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This Weekend: Great Things To Do In and Around Newport (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this Newport Folk Festival weekend in and around Newport, RI. As a note, we didn’t list any of the Newport Festival After Parties that are already sold out. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Who’s on First? Newport Folk Festival Starting with a Twang
Jay Sweet, the Producer of Newport Folk Festival, introduced this years first act on the Harbour Stage: JP Harris and The Tough Choices. Jay told the crowd, “I have chills” and I think that everyone else did, too. To put it plainly, JP Harris looks like he could be part of a new age biker […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Schedule & Lineup
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival is set to take place this weekend out at Fort Adams State Park. From site map to schedules and what to bring to the Festival, Newport Folk Festival has it all laid out for you in this year’s Official Folk Handbook. Be sure to read it over before hitting the […]
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New Video Shows What Possible Performances and Programming Could Come to the Newport Opera House
The Newport Opera House Theater and Performing Arts Center has released a new video on the restoration project, titled “Imagine” it is a presentation that showcases the programming possibilities and variety of performance genres that will enliven their stage once the theater is restored. The video shows some of those who have performed on the stage over the years, […]