The Candy Store at Clarke Cooke House has been nominated as one of the ten finalists for 2015 Best Yachting Bars In The World/Best Sailor’s Bar! From hundreds of fan submissions, the team at Wight Vodka has chosen the top 10 bars from around the world. The Candy Store is the only bar nominated from […]
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What’s Open, Closed and Happening On Christmas Eve in Newport
Looking to do some last minute shopping or for a place to grab a bite? Here’s what’s up! Merry Christmas Eve! THINGS TO KNOW Midtown Oyster Bar is offering free gift wrapping from 11am until 5pm today. Grab a drink or lunch and have all those gifts wrapped.Newport Skating Center is closed today due to […]
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Hundreds Sign Online Petition Asking St. George’s School to Take Action on Alleged Sexual Abuse
Nearly 500 people have signed a petition and letter started by SGS For Healing in response to The Boston Globe‘s December 15th article that brought attention to alleged sexual abuse at St. Georges School. READ MORE: St. George’s Lands on Front Cover of Boston Globe Today for Past Sexual Abuse Allegations The Change.org petition titled Our […]
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Non-Stop Solo Around the World Record For Joe Harris Comes To An End
U.S. short-handed sailor, Joe Harris departed Newport on November 15th at 09:18:24 for his attempt to break the non-stop solo Around the World Record for 40-foot monohulls. Harris is making the attempt in his Class 40, GryphonSolo2. The attempt will be made in accordance with the rules of the World Sailing Speed Record Council, who will time the start and […]
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Preservation Society Will Offer All Newport County Residents Free Admission Twice in January
On December 16th, Preservation Society of Newport County CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe announced that residents of the City of Newport will continue to receive free admission to the Newport Mansions for calendar year 2016, extending an offer that began last June in celebration of the Preservation Society’s 70th anniversary. On “The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore” […]
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2016 Newport Jazz Festival Continues Rolling Lineup Announcements
Over the last few weeks the Newport Jazz Festival has slowly been announcing who will take the stage on July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Additional acts will be announced to the festival lineup through January 21 when all tickets go on sale. Date Announced, Artist […]
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Newport Monster Shark Tournament Plans on Moving to New Bedford in 2016
After just two years, the Newport Monster Shark Tournament has decided to merge with another tournament, depart Newport and head for New Bedford, MA. The announcement came on Newport Monster Shark Tournament’s Facebook Page on December 21st; “Ladies and gentlemen, it is our distinct pleasure to introduce, the upcoming premier shark tournament of 2016, The North […]
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DEM Acquires More Than 90 Acres on Prudence Island
(Photo via Google Maps) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and Prudence Conservancy, announce the acquisition of nearly 93 acres of land on Prudence Island in Portsmouth. The acquisition of Eugene Chase Farm – known for its ecological and […]
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City of Newport Official 2015 Holiday Card Announced
Thompson Middle School seventh-grader Eleni Cooper was selected as this year’s winner of the 8th Annual Newport Holiday Card Contest for her subtle and creative nod to the City. Upon first glance, Eleni’s design is a simple Christmas tree. But upon closer inspection, the tree is adorned with ornaments that serve as unique and artful homages […]
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BankRI to Open New Branch in Middletown by Early 2016
By early 2016, residents and businesses across the East Bay will have a new option for their banking and financial needs when Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) opens its latest branch in Middletown. The office, which represents BankRI’s 20th branch, will be located at 132 East Main Road. “We are excited to have a presence in […]
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Newport, RI Headline News (December 21)
Get the latest Newport, RI news from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines Money To Come To RI To Prepare Students For Jobs (Talk Radio 920) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Give the Gift of Jazz: Discounted Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Now Available
Surprise someone with the Gift of Jazz – an unforgettable trip to the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. To help with the surprise, the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ is offering flexible (Flex) tickets priced at just $59 for the holiday season. Kamasi Washington The Gift of Jazz comes with the music of Chick Corea, Angelique Kidjo, Kamasi Washington andTierney Sutton as well as […]
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New Tenant Found to Fill Former Tropical Gangsters Space on Thames Street
After 35 years, the owners of Tropical Gangsters retired and closed their Thames Street store forever on November 15th, 2015. What’sUpNewp has learned that Rochelle’s of Newport will move from 433 Thames Street to fill some of the space left empty by Tropical Gangsters at 375 Thames Street in early 2016. It is unknown who will fill the […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 18)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines Tour 3 breathtaking homes in Newport, Rhode Island (SILIVE)Newport’s centuries-old Redwood Library to charge for admission (The Providence Journal) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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World Match Racing Tour to Visit Newport, RI in May 2016
(Photo: Ian Williams and his Team GAC Pindar secures a Tour Card fro next year © Henrik Ljungqvist | Info: Provided by Sail Newport) Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport has announced that the world’s best match racing sailors will compete in Newport, RI as part of the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) in late May and […]
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Chick Corea Will Celebrate 75th Birthday With a Performance at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival has announced Chick Corea has been added to their 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. Corea will be accompanied by Christian McBride and Brian Blade for two performances that will celebrate his 75th Birthday. The announcement came on Facebook on Thursday, December 17th; “Ladies & Gentlemen, please welcome Chick Corea to the 2016 […]
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New Building Approved to Replace Carr-Rice Building on Trinity Church Campus
At the Historic District Commission meeting on December 15th, members formally heard the proposal for construction of a new building on the Trinity Church campus in place of Carr-Rice. Several members offered comments before the HDC voted unanimously to approve the proposal. The application approved the following; “Nov-12 Application of Trinity Church-Rector-et-als, 23 Mill Street, […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 17)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines Newport college bans hoverboards amid safety investigation (Projo)RI Supreme Court to hear appeals on Breakers battle (WPRI) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Two New Events Will Make a Splash on the Newport Waterfront in 2016
Bowen’s Wharf has added two new events for 2016 that build on past successes and local enthusiasm for more activity on the waterfront. The two new events that Bowen’s Wharf will host in 2016 are the Wooden Boat Show and the Oyster Festival, What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you the news that this was coming to […]
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Meet the Dynamic PR Team Behind the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s New Tourism Campaign
(Photo of Bowen’s Wharf) Award-winning New York-based agency Havas PR North America has won the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation account and appointed ‘Team Rhody’ to fulfill its role as one of three firms developing and deploying the state’s $4.5 million tourism campaign. Havas PR’s Providence office brings together creative and strategic thinkers who represent what makes Rhode Island great: a mix of seasoned and […]
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Preservation Society Extends Free Admission for Newport Residents Through 2016
Preservation Society of Newport County CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe has announced that residents of the City of Newport will continue to receive free admission to the Newport Mansions for calendar year 2016, extending an offer that began last June in celebration of the Preservation Society’s 70th anniversary. “This is our Christmas gift to our […]
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Here’s What Rhode Islanders Googled More Than Any Other State in 2015
Estately has taken a look back on 2015 to see how Americans in every state spent their time Googling the people, terms, movies, TV shows, organizations, events, cultural phenomena, and controversies that grabbed people’s attention in 2015. Here’s what was Googled more frequently in Rhode Island than any other state in 2015. RHODE ISLAND Brian Williams (NBC journalist […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines (Dec. 16)
Get the latest Newport news headlines from What’sUpNewp.com! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines that mention Newport, RI from local and national media. Newport, RI News Headlines [the_ad_group id=”61″] Rare treasure in store for Newport Christmas visitors (Examiner.com)In Newport, millionaires battle over priceless view (Projo)Fire News: Newport (RI) Firefighters Ratify New Union Contract (Fire Engineering) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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New Date and Route Set for 3rd Annual Newport Night Run
The Newport Night Run, Newport’s only nighttime race, has found a new date and route in 2016! The 3rd Annual Newport Night Run will be held on April 1st at 7pm and will once again benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation. The event was created and is organized by Gray Matter Marketing of Newport, who […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk has Been Recognized as ‘The Best Hotel in Rhode Island’
(Photo via The Chanler at Cliff Walk) Travel + Leisure has honored The Chanler with the recognition of ‘Best Hotel in Rhode Island’ this afternoon in a story that featured The Best Hotels in Every State. An excerpt from the recognition; “New England is famed for its charming, historic inns, and the Chanler at Cliff Walk […]