Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom (2012) will be available on Netflix beginning on September 16th. Moonrise Kingdom, starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray, was filmed throughout Rhode Island from April until June, 2011. In Newport, Ballard Park & Trinity Episcopal Church were used as filming locations. For a full list of Moonrise Kingdom movie locations visit HERE. Set on […]
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Indoor Rowing Studio Will Open in Newport, First of its Kind in R.I.
Pulse Fitness has announced that the company is opening EnERGy Rowing Studio, an indoor rowing studio, on September 1 at 580 Thames Street. Jacki Lane, Founder of Pulse Fitness Recently making headlines in the fitness world, indoor rowing studios are popping up nationwide. Made popular in major cities across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles […]
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Egg & Dart Announces Closure, Will Reopen as Pretty Young Things
Egg & Dart has announced that as of August 31st they would no longer be operating under that name at 57 America’s Cup Avenue. Painter Chris Wyllie and designer Kristen Coates have collaborated to bring Egg & Dart, an eclectic collection of art and home décor, to Bowen’s Wharf on America’s Cup Avenue for the last few years. […]
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In Pictures: 2015 Salute To Summer Concert and Fireworks Show
Naval Station Newport hosted their annual ‘Salute To Summer’ on Saturday, August 29th at Dewey Field. The free event featured live music and entertainment by Changes In Latitudes and Navy Band Northeast, plenty of activities for children and a fireworks show. Here’s some of our favorite photos that were shared on social media of the […]
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Local Restaurants are Recycling Shells to Help Restore Rhode Island’s Oyster Reefs
Midtown Oyster Bar shared this picture on August 25th of what they’ve donated so far to The Nature Conservancy in 2015 – “Look at all the oysters we shucked this summer!” The Nature Conservancy is working with Newport Restaurant Group, Midtown Oyster Bar and a few other local seafood restaurants to bring back native oysters and restore essential habitat in […]
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Thames Street Yoga and Long Time Sun Apparel Are Moving in Together
Thames Street Yoga will be joining Long Time Sun Apparel at 198 Thames Street , beginning this fall. While Thames Street Yoga’s space at 580 Thames Street (Wellington Square) will close, their practice and kula will continue at their new location. Move date & new schedule is to be determined. Thames Street Yoga and Long […]
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Three Newport Food Events Among ‘Best Food Festivals in Small Towns 2015-2016’
PR Web has included 3 Newport, RI food events in their recent article “Best Food Festivals in Small Towns 2015-2016”! Read The Full Story Below Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Foodies wanting a satisfying food festival experience in 2015 and 2016 are encouraged to indulge in the following events recommended by chefs and hoteliers. From […]
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Wake, Funeral Scheduled For Musician Joe Martins
What’sUpNewp brought you the unfortunate news of Joe Martins passing on Friday, August 21st. Joe Martins was a saxophonist for Triple Threat and at one time or another also played with Soul Ambition, The New York Minute, Merge, Big Cat Blues and James Montgomery Band. Calling hours will be held at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway in Newport, […]
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6 Captivating Condos: Libby Kirwin Real Estate Offers a New Line-Up of Newport Properties
When it comes to purchasing property in Newport, Rhode Island – more buyers are deciding to purchase condos due to investment opportunities, seasonal advantages and they are usually located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and other places of interest. Some also have resort-like amenities, such as pools and fitness centers, that would be cost-prohibitive […]
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Naval Station Newport Will Host Free Concert and Fireworks Show
Naval Station Newport has announced it will host ‘Salute To Summer’, their annual free concert and fireworks show, on Saturday, August 29th at Dewey Field. The event, which will feature live music and entertainment by Changes In Latitudes and Navy Band Northeast, is open to the general public. Guests should be prepared to present a […]
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Family, Friends Mourn Passing of Triple Threat’s Saxophonist
Joe Martins, saxophonist for Triple Threat Band, has passed away, according to his friends, fans and loved ones. The self-taught sax player was born on January 26, 1956, and at one time or another also played with Soul Ambition, The New York Minute, Merge, Big Cat Blues and James Montgomery Band. Friends and family of Joe flocked to his Facebook Profile […]
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VIDEO: Esteemed Makers and Craftspeople Share Insights During IYRS Roundtable
IYRS School of Technology and Trades recently hosted the 3rd Annual Mastering the Craft Summer Series Roundtable in Newport, RI. The roundtable discussion, which shined the spotlight on the importance of the work and accomplishments of a variety of craftspeople and technicians, provided attendees insight into the worlds of esteemed makers and craftspeople. Roundtable discussion […]
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VIDEO: Conan Launches Campaign Song to Help Lincoln Chafee Get to 1% in Presidental Race
Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee is currently polling at 0 percent and has landed on the radar of Team Coco and Conan. Conan states in the video that he won’t be voting for Presidential Candidate Chafee but wants to help him get from 0% to 1%. Make you proud to be from Rhode Island, […]
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2015 ‘Wet Paint’ Raises $125,000 for the Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum‘s beloved art making event and fundraiser,Wet Paint presented by AR Capital, wrapped up on Sunday, August 16 raising a grand total of $125,000 for the Museum’s exhibitions, outreach, education and historic preservation efforts and setting a new record for the event. 400 artists of all backgrounds, skill levels and ages made art on Saturday, donating 534 pieces […]
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VOTE NOW: Newport Among Top 20 Nominees For Best Travel Destination
10Best needs your help in picking the best travel destinations in the USA in the 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. You can vote once per day in the categories of Best Destination for Shopaholics, Best Destination for History Buffs, Best Destination for Culturephiles, Best Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Best Destination for Luxury Travelers. Newport has […]
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Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar Now Open
Plumby’s Burger Bar, Brick Alley Pub’s Fast-Casual Burger Bar located on the second floor of Brick Alley Pub, opened on August 17th. The new concept on the second floor of the Brick Alley Pub offers a relaxed dining experience where customers can order food, craft beer, drinks and wine at the bar and seat themselves in […]
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VIDEO: Local Man Recalls The Day He Became The ‘The Kissing Sailor’
Minutes after the world heard of Japan’s surrender to the United States on August 14th, 1945, Alfred Eisenstaedt took a picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square. That photo, taken 70 years ago today, would become one of the most famous photographs in history after being published in Life Magazine. The sailor? […]
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First Exhibition in Newly-Renovated Gallery Space at Rosecliff Will Open on September 25
A new exhibition curated by The Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport and Her Southern Sisters: Three Centuries of Art and Design, will open to the public on Saturday, September 5, 2015, and run through January 3, 2016. The first exhibition in the newly-renovated gallery space on the second floor of Rosecliff (1902) will take […]
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Local Comedian Bares All On VH1’s ‘Dating Naked’
Local Comedian Doug Key continues to find new ways to keep us entertained, amused and (kind of) proud to call him one of Newport’s own. Key is the founder and host of The Wasted Talent Show, a stand-up comedy show that takes place on the last Friday of every month at Hope Underground on Broadway, […]
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POLL: What Is The Best Restaurant For Late-Night Dining In Newport, RI?
The What’sUp Newp Crew recently wrote about restaurants that keep their kitchens open after 10pm to cater to late-night cravings, After 10pm: Best Restaurants For Late-Night Dining In Newport, RI. We’re now turning to you, what is the best restaurant for late-night dining in Newport, RI? [socialpoll id=”[socialpoll id=”2288488″]”]
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‘Pump Up the Fun Summer Survey’ Finds Newport Among Top 3 Destinations For Summer Travel
New Englanders are setting their GPS’s for the coast and making the beaches of Cape Cod, Mystic and Newport their top travel destination now through Labor Day, according to Irving Oil’s Pump Up the Fun Summer Survey. The survey asked New England adults to choose among 10 destinations across New England they are likely to visit in August […]
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Berklee College and Newport Festivals Foundation Announce Berklee Global Jazz Workshop at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The Berklee Global Jazz Workshop at the Newport Jazz Festival® debuts in 2016 for vocalists and instrumentalists to study with faculty and students from Berklee’s Global Jazz Institute. The program will take place at the Salve Regina University campus from July 25 – 29. At week’s end, students will perform on the Newport Jazz Festival […]
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David FitzGerald Wins Inaugural Race the State
Forty competitors and teams took to the start line at 6am in the inaugural Race The State sponsored by BankNewport and Ocean Point Insurance on Sunday, August 9th. The new multi-sport event created and run by Manuka Sports Event Management, a Middletown, Rhode Island based business, had individuals and teams run 5 miles through Little Compton, paddle 3 […]
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Salve Regina Selected by The Princeton Review as One of Top Colleges it Considers “Best in the Northeast.”
According to a Princeton Review survey that asked 136,000 students at 380 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences, Salve Regina University has been selected as one of 225 colleges it considers “Best in the Northeast.” The school at which students gave their professors the highest […]
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WATCH: Newport’s Pedicab Companies Team Up For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
On August 5th, both of Newport’s Pedicab Companies, Newport Pedicab and Pirate Pedicab, teamed up to participate in the 2015 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. More than 20 local pedicabbers came together to not only show support for all those living and fighting ALS but also for one of their own, Bobby Forster. Forster has long […]