With just two weeks until the Newport Folk Festival, organizers of the sold-out event have updated their smartphone apps, released the ‘Official Folk Handbook’ and have released their 2016 lineup schedule. Official Folk Handbook From site map to schedules and what to bring to the Festival, Newport Folk Festival has it all laid out for […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (July 8 – 10)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you’re looking for events and other activities that are happening this weekend, check out – What To Do This Weekend In and Around Newport (July 8 – 10). If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in […]
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Craft Brew Races Will Return to Fort Adams State Park on July 16th
On Saturday, July 16, the Craft Brew Races will return to Rhode Island for a 5k road race followed by a craft beer festival at historic Fort Adams State Park. The event was previously held in Newport in 2015 and attracted more than 1,500 participants. The Craft Brew Race consists of a 5k run or […]
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28 Open Houses This Weekend in Newport, Portsmouth & Middletown
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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Rolex Presents New York Yacht Club Race Week Beginning Saturday on Narragansett Bay
The splendor and power of racing sailboats will be on display during New York Yacht Club Race Week Presented by Rolex. Rolex has been a committed partner of the most prestigious yacht clubs, institutions and regattas in the world, since it began its partnership with the New York Yacht Club in 1958. New York Yacht […]
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Podcast #144: Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
Michael Johnson, a cast member, and Owner Jonathan Perry stopped by The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM on Friday to chat about all that’s happening and to do at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. Johnson also spoke about his recent acting roles in Ghostbusters, Exeter and an ABC pilot that is set to […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Announces Schedule for Bridgefest 2016
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. announces the schedule for Bridgefest™ 2016, which features concerts and entertainment events presented by area artists, clubs, restaurants, theaters, museums and other organizations. The annual celebration of Newport’s rich musical heritage, including folk and jazz music, takes place July 25-28, bridging the gap between the iconic Newport Folk Festival™ and Newport […]
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(Video) IYRS Groundbreaking Ceremony for “The Future of IYRS”
The expansion of IYRS’s campus got underway in late June on Spring Wharf, where an old building was demolished to make way for a new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure on a half-acre site the school acquired in 2015. On Friday, Senator Jack Reed and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse were among the special guests for the […]
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“St. George’s” Bill Signed Into Law, Will Close Loophole in Mandatory Abuse Reporting
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Maryellen Goodwin and Rep. Marvin L. Abney to close a loophole in abuse reporting laws to ensure that schools report allegations of sexual abuse of children to the Department of Children, Youth and Families has been signed into law. The legislation (2016-S 2947aa, 2016-H 8335) is intended to address a situation […]
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Fimp’s Fave Five: 5 Craft Beers Worth Drinking Right Now
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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(Video) Prayer Service Held Outside Newport City Hall Today in Wake of Recent Shootings
In the wake of the the incidents that have happened in Dallas ; Minnesota and Baton Rouge this week, Pastor Paul Hoffman of EFC Newport and fellow members of the faith community hosted a prayer service at Newport City Hall today (Friday, July 8th) at 12 p.m. Pastor Paul is inviting invited the people of EFC, other local pastors […]
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Former Local Resident Gives First Hand Recount of Deadly Dallas Shootings
11 police officers were shot last night during what was supposed to be a peaceful protest in Dallas, Texas on Thursday night. 5 of those officers have died and 6 others are currently being treated at nearby hospitals. Sarah Bertness Sarah Bertness, a native of Barrington, graduate of the Wheeler School and former staff member at […]
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The Power of Potential
As a white female, I feel as though I need to preface this article by saying that I can’t presume or assume trajectory of what a day in the life looks like or feels like in the eyes of a Black American. I have not been burdened by the same things, nor do I share […]
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Summer Party Raises More Than $100,000 for SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
With “Launching Life’s Adventure” as its theme, this year’s fourth annual summer fundraising party for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) on Friday, July 1, raised over $100,000 for its education-at-sea programs that begin this summer aboard Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. The 200-foot ship was dockside at Newport Shipyard and open for […]
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Obituary for Theodore Springett:
Theodore Phillip Springett, 84 of Newport passed away quietly on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Village House in Newport RI. Mr. Springett was the youngest of 7 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Springett. He resided in Newport. He served his country during the Korean War. Ted graduated from Rider College where he […]
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Obituary for Paul E. Worthen: January 25, 1950 – June 29, 2016
Paul Endicott Worthen, 66, died of kidney failure on June 29, 2016 at the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport. A lifelong Rhode Island resident, he enjoyed living in Warwick, Richmond, Charlestown and Tiverton. He graduated from Rocky Hill School in North Kingstown and attended Berkeley College of Music in Boston. He continued to pursue his […]
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Obituary for Barbara J. Card: July 2, 1927 – July 6, 2016
Barbara J. (Orkins) Card died on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital at the age of 89. She was married to the late Norman G. Card, the love of her life, for 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine, son-in-law William, and grandchildren, Michael and Sandra Hey. The daughter of the […]
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Governor’s Bay Day Will Offer Free State Beach Parking, RIPTA Bus Service and Saltwalter Fishing on July 24
Governor’s Bay Day Will Include Free State Beach Parking, Free Saltwater Fishing, and Free RIPTA Bus Service on Route 66 Governor Gina M. Raimondo visited Roger W. Wheeler State Beach recently to sign an Executive Order announcing Sunday, July 24 as Governor’s Bay Day. She also highlighted new, reduced state beach parking fees and encouraged […]
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In Wake of Recent Shootings, Peaceful Assembly to be Held in Newport on Saturday
A peace rally is being organized to take place in Washington Square in Newport on Saturday, July 9th from 1pm to 2pm. The rally is in response to the officer involved shooting in Louisiana where Alton Sterling was killed on Wednesday, it has been called (as seen below) a “Black Lives Matter” rally by some […]
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Podcast #143: Chat with Newport Kite Festival, Musician Justin Pomfret and Sail Newport
Ron Kitt from Newport Kite Festival, Musician Justin Pomfret, and Brad Read from Sail Newport joined us today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM. Ron joined us around 1:15pm to chat about this weekend’s upcoming Newport Kite Festival. Justin joined us around 1:30pm to chat about his upcoming CD release party on Saturday […]
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‘The Polka King’, Starring Jack Black, Will be Filmed in Rhode Island This Summer
Acclaimed actor and musician Jack Black (“School of Rock”, “Kung Fu Panda”) stars in the new feature film comedy “The Polka King”, written and directed by Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. Ms. Forbes and Mr. Wolodarksy previously collaborated on the Golden Globe nominated movie, “Infinitely Polar Bear”, which was produced in the Ocean State in the summer […]
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Sail Newport Launches $10 Million ‘Campaign For Blue Space’
Sail Newport has launched a $10 million Campaign for BlueSpace to expand public access sailing programs, broaden its marine education programming and build a new Mid-Park Marine Education and Recreation Center on the waterfront at Fort Adams State Park. “We believe that everyone in our community, especially children, should have access to the ‘blue space’ of Narragansett […]
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Agenda for July 13th 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 13, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign in with the […]
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Newport Art Museum Introduces New Public Guided Tours
The Newport Art Museum has announced the addition of new PUBLIC TOURS of the Museum, FREE with ADMISSION. On Tuesdays at 11:30am, beginning on July 12, the Museum will offer a 45 minute “Highlights of the Collection Tour”, led by one of our trained Gallery Guides. The tour will focus on the architecture of the National Historic Landmark Griswold […]
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Newport Gulls Defeat Valley Blue Sox 14-4 on Wednesday Night
After half a season of ups and downs, the Newport Gulls have caught fire in July, picking up their third straight win with a 14-4 rout of the Valley Blue Sox at Cardines Field Wednesday night. The Gulls plated 10 runs in the second inning to go up for good early in the contest, highlighted […]