We first met Thatcher Harrison at the 2016 Art’s and Cultural Alliance of Newport County Annual Meeting earlier this year. The 14-year-old was among the entertainment for the evening at the Newport Art Museum, his performance left us a bit speechless. Thatcher is returning to Newport very soon to participate in Newport BridgeFest, we caught […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #1 of Newport Folk Festival
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with JP Harris opening the day and Flight Of The Conchords 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 […]
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Kris Kristofferson Returns To Newport and the Festival Where His Career Was ‘Launched’
Forty seven years ago at the 10th Annual Newport Folk Festival, the crowd at Festival Field in Newport was entertained by Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, James Taylor and many others. While James Taylor’s set would be cut short by George Wein because a man named Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, there was […]
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Raury, Unplugged and Unfiltered
Last week, when I talked with Jay Sweet he said to me, “Raury … is something we haven’t really done in the past, I am pretty excited about that.” I was excited, too, but did not get my hopes up. I knew that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get any face time with Raury during […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate Attends Fundraiser in Newport on Friday Night
Hillary Clinton took to social media on Friday to announce that her running mate would be Virginia’s Senator Tim Kaine. I’m thrilled to announce my running mate, @TimKaine, a man who’s devoted his life to fighting for others. -H pic.twitter.com/lTVyfztE5Z— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 23, 2016 Just a few short hours later, Senator Kaine arrived in […]
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Rhode Island Foundation Awards $30,000 to Help Newport Jazz Festival Continue Offering Third Day of Performances
The Newport Festivals Foundation Inc. announced today that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to stage a third day of music featuring emerging artists and future icons at the historic Newport Jazz Festival on Friday, July 29, at Fort Adams State Park. After a two-decade hiatus, it is the third […]
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Agenda for July 27th Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on July 27, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. For links to any documents, head here. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers […]
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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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Obituary for Clyde Cofield
Clyde, Kip, Kippy Cofield passed away in Newport Hospital on July 21, 201, with his devoted family by his side. Clyde was born September 18, 1936, he was the son of Hoyt and Jackie Cofield – long time residents of Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI. Kip was a 1956 graduate of Rogers High School. Upon […]
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Can’t Make It To Newport Folk Festival This Weekend? Here’s How You Can Follow Along
Gates to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will open at 10 a.m. this morning at Fort Adams State Park. One of the ones that were left behind without a ticket? Newport Folk Festival is here to soften the pain with live audio feeds from the festival. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to […]
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34 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend (July 22 – 24)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Courts Dedicated in Honor of Billie Jean King, Tony Trabert, Jack Kramer, Mark McCormack, ATP, WTA, and WCT at International Tennis Hall of Fame
During the recent Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame finalized the work of the recent Match Point Capital Campaign by officially dedicating six new hard courts on the property. Through the support of generous donors, four of the courts were named in honor of Hall of Famers Billie Jean […]
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Daffodillion, Newport Tree Society and Others Join in Beautifying Newport’s Entryway
Thanks to record-breaking donations, over $23,000 was raised at Ronald Lee Fleming’s Bellevue House Daffodillion gala to further beautify Newport. Last year’s event generated sufficient funds to purchase a bulb-planting machine that was donated to the City. This year’s dinner raised 25% more in contributions that purchased 26 trees that now grace the entryway into […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist ‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe
Lorri Shankar will present A Retro Country Experience at Jane Pickens Theater during Newport BridgeFest on Tuesday, July 26th. Among those performing at this show will be Mack Johnson, Joann Svendsen and Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. ‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe has been performing for more than 45 years. He is a master of traditional country blues and stride […]
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Lineup for ‘Deer Tick & Friends After Parties’ at Newport Blues Cafe
For the sixth consecutive year, Deer Tick will host official Newport Folk Festival after parties in Newport at the Newport Blues Cafe. The sold-out shows are scheduled for July 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Deer Tick announced who would be joining them on stage on their Facebook page, be prepared for some surprises. Check out the […]
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Public Advised to Avoid Contact with Sisson Pond in Portsmouth
Just days after the public was advised to avoid contact with Melville Pond in Portsmouth, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Sisson Pond in Portsmouth because of a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can […]
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Will Be Open For Tours During Newport Folk Festival
The 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry will be open for tours on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park during the Newport Folk Festival. Stop by on your way into the festival to check out the country’s newest Tall Ship andRhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel. There is no […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers’ Debuts Loro Piana Spring 2017 Collection
Boutique men’s shop is the only retailer in the region to preview the luxury designer’s entire spring line Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, located at 142 Bellevue Avenue, recently held a preview party to showcase Italian designer Loro Piana’s entire 2017 spring menswear line. The exclusive event featured the full 2017 collection filled with cashmere, leather, […]
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National Conference at Salve Regina Will Connect Past, Present and Future of Jazz Dance Through Movement and Dialogue
A national jazz dance conference created by Salve Regina University professor Lindsay Guarino is being held on campus July 31-Aug. 3, which is on the heels of the city’s famed Newport Jazz Festival July 29-31. The conference, “Jazz Dance: Roots and Branches in Practice,” is being co-hosted by the National Dance Education Organization – the […]
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Op-Ed: How to Ride (and Walk and Drive) in Newport
The following was submitted and written by Bari Freeman, Executive Director of Bike Newport. It seems to happen about this time every year, without rhyme or reason, or good sense. Partially impatience, partially ignorance, but wholly dangerous, there is an increase in foolishness on our roads. Whether we are in cars, walking, or riding bikes, […]
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Obituary for Ralph C. Craft
Ralph C. Craft, 70, of Newport died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Dawn K. (Koprivica) Craft. Dr. Craft was born May 19, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Ralph B. and Marie (Moriarty) Craft. Ralph C. Craft is first a […]
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Be On The Lookout: List of Recently Reported Missing Bicycles and Mopeds
We’re receiving several reports from our loyal readers that there has been an uptick in stolen bicycles and moped in the month of July. One friend of ours told us that she has heard of 8 mopeds being stolen in the past 7 days! What’sUpNewp is hoping to use our resources here on the inter-web to […]
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Q&A with Newport Bridgest Artist Tom Perrotti from The Golden Bantams
When you hear the name Tom Perrotti you probably often think about the great work he does with Common Fence Music, you should also think or know of him as a great musician, interesting man and an asset to our community. We caught up with the man that we’ve been a fan of for many […]
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$15K Raised at Inaugural All Charity Day Polo Match Last Weekend
It was all good times for a good cause on Sunday, at Newport Polo’s first annual All Charity Day Match. The venue was alive with over 1,500 gleeful attendees present to support the nine nonprofit organizations that the match funded, including Boys Town New England, Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island; Bruno United FC; Community String Project; […]
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5th Annual Jeffrey Osborne Classic Will Return to Portsmouth This August, Will Be Hosted By Jeffrey Osborne and Magic Johnson
Once again, the Ocean State will shine brightly as a host of celebrities gather to participate in the 5th annual Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic, taking place August 7-9, 2016 at The Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, R.I. In addition to the Celebrity Classic, Jeffrey is once again hosting The Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Softball Classic, […]