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, […]
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Sports Legends to Speak at New England Festival Of Hope in Newport on September 11th
Former Red Sox World Champion Right Fielder Dwight Evans, four-time X Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) and current New England Revolution forward Teal Bunbury will speak at the 3rd Annual New England Festival of Hope held at Easton’s Beach, Newport, RI, on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. “This is a particularly poignant […]
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25+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Week (July 18 – 22)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 – 24, 2016, it continues the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport. Enjoy 60 […]
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Obituary for Jayonna Annesa Ardrey
Jayonna Annesa Ardrey, 19, of Middletown died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Newport Hospital Born on July 14, 1997 she was the daughter of Marion Aguiar of Pawtucket, RI and Jason Ardrey of Dallas, TX. Jayonna was a 2015 graduate of Middletown High School. She worked as a cashier at Stop & Shop. Besides her […]
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Public Advised to Avoid Contact with Melville Pond in Portsmouth Because of Blue-Green Algae
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Melville Pond in Portsmouth because of a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. People should not ingest water or […]
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Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Rhode Island
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty in Rhode Island has acquired local brokerage Coleman Realtors, LLC. The acquired firm will now operate as Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty now has a total of six offices and over 130 independent sales […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist Lois Vaughan
Pianist Lois Vaughan has been performing professionally in Southeastern New England for almost 30 years. Her repertoire is broad – encompassing jazz, Latin & standards, classical music, and music for dancing (includes swing, classic rock, disco, reggae & Motown). She plays solo piano, and works with ensembles from duos to six and eight-piece bands. Louis […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Litter Bugs
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every Tuesday on What’sUpNewp this summer. This past Saturday night as I was leaving work, three young ladies and a young man were seated on the front stoop of Midtown eating Subway sandwiches and pizza. […]
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Greenlove Foundation Installs Newport’s First Outdoor Water Bottle Filling Station
The Greenlove Foundation has announced that a water bottle filling station (with an attached water fountain) has been installed at Fort Adams State Park just in time for Newport Folk Festival. The Greenlove Foundation was founded in loving memory of Kendra Bowers. Her favorite summer event was to attend the Folk Festival with her sisters and […]
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Fort Adams Trust Unveils New Golf Cart to Better Assist Visitors With Mobility Limitations
The Fort Adams Trust has purchased a seven-passenger golf cart to enable visitors with limited mobility to see all areas of the Fort that previously were difficult to gain access to due to distance and terrain. The new cart is a 2016 Cushman Shuttle Electric model with rain flaps for inclement weather that will allow […]