Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read has announced the appointment of Carole Corriveau as the new director of philanthropy to help the non-profit organization’s future growth and philanthropic programs. Corriveau brings more than fifteen years of development experience to Sail Newport, with a focus on growing and transforming development programs for multiple non-profit organizations. Carole Corriveau […]
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Newport-based Non-Profit Featured on NBC’s Today Show
Photo: The Confetti Foundation Did you watch the Annual Rockefeller Tree Lighting special on Wednesday night on NBC? If you did then chances are you probably caught the very special feature on The Confetti Foundation, a Newport-based non-profit organization. The Confetti Foundation, located on Thames Street, supplies party starter kits to hospitalized children. It was started in […]
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Newport Folk Festival and Scalping: Here’s What You All Need To Know, Do and Not Do
Tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival went on sale at 10am today and within just a few hours 3-Day Tickets, 2-Day Tickets, and Saturday Single Day Tickets sold out. Friday Single Day and Sunday Single Day Tickets still available here; Friday Single Day – http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004F72CA584776…Sunday Single Day – http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004F72CBB74925… There’s been a lot of comments on Newport […]
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Newport Restaurant Among OpenTable’s “100 Best Restaurants in America for 2015”
OpenTable.com has released their annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2015. Bouchard Restaurant and Inn is one of only five restaurants from New England to find itself on the list and has the honor of being the only Newport and Rhode Island restaurant on the list. Bouchard’s, which has more than 13,000 […]
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Kamasi Washington Will Perform at 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: Kamasi Washington via Facebook The Newport Jazz Festival may be 8 months from now but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be grabbing your tickets to the legendary festival as well as paying attention to the lineup. George Wein announced on Tuesday, December 1st that Kamasi Washington, a tenor saxophonist from Los Angeles, will be […]
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Newport Polo Announces Match Dates for 2016 Season
Photo via Newport Polo Newport Polo has announced the dates of its 25thanniversary season. Teams, including national debuts, and gala details will be announced later in December, and published at www.nptpolo.com and disseminated by private Subscription to its monthly lifestyle E-magazine. 2016 Newport International Polo Series XXV June 4 5pm Opening Day 11 5pm 18 5pm 25 5pm July 2 5pm 9 5pm 16 5pm23 5pm30 5pm August […]
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Community Effort Restores and Illuminates Touro Park Stone Tower
The Touro Park Stone Tower has been a source of beauty and mystery for years. While many may disagree about its origins, no one disagrees about the significance of this important City landmark. With its prominent placement in Touro Park, it has stood the test of time, weather and social change. As with all historic […]
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Giving Tuesday: Consider Volunteering or Donating to Your Favorite Newport County Nonprofit Today
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global 24-hour online campaign dedicated to encouraging people to make donations to charities, volunteer and support philanthropic efforts. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and […]
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The 12 Most-Read Newport Stories of November 2015
Here are the twelve most popular and most read What’sUpNewp stories that got you and everyone else talking in November! Interesting Fact – Even with a very small team, What’sUpNewp was the first to break and bring you the news of at least 50% of these stories before any other media outlet. Thank you to the 35,000 people […]
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Newport News Headlines (Nov. 30)
Here’s a roundup of the latest news headlines that are relevant to what’s happening, new and to do around Newport, RI. Newport, RI News Headlines (Nov. 30) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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CYBER MONDAY DEAL: Buy One What’sUpNewp Card, Get One Free
The What’sUpNewp Card is an annual exclusive membership to curated experiences and exclusive discounts and opportunities across Newport County. Are you a business and interested in providing What’sUpNewp Card Holder offers? This is your chance to promote your business to an audience of highly social, active and engaged people who love Newport County. CLICK HERE CYBER MONDAY DEAL: […]
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Alex & Ani Founder Purchases 282 Thames Street for $2.9 Million
Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder of Alex & Ani, continues to grow her footprint in Newport, RI. According to What’sUpNewp sources, the entrepreneur has purchased 282 Thames Street, a building that currently houses one of her Teas & Javas locations. The property was formerly known as People’s Cafe and served as People’s Credit Union. The property was sold by […]
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Newport News Headlines (Nov. 29)
Here’s a roundup of the latest news headlines that are relevant to what’s happening, new and to do around Newport, RI. Newport, RI News Headlines (Nov. 29) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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6 Fun and Festive Things To Do In Newport Today (Nov. 29)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport today, enjoy! Sunday, November 29th Polar Express, The Polar Express Train Ride on the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 20th through to Christmas. Trains depart each night at 4:30 and 6:30pm. On Saturday, December 5th, 12th, and […]
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Newport News Headlines (Nov. 28)
Here’s a roundup of the latest news headlines that are relevant to what’s happening, new and to do around Newport, RI. Newport, RI News Headlines (Nov. 28) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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In Pictures: 2015 Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade
The Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade returned on November 27th, more than 20 boats traveled along the harbor and competed for best decorate in various categories. Hundreds of people lined Newport Harbor to watch the boats motor by and join in on the holiday spirit. [View the story “2015 Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade” on Storify]
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Morning News Headlines (Nov. 27)
Good Morning! Here’s a roundup of new headlines that have to do with what’s happening, new or to do in Newport, RI. Newport, RI Morning News Headlines After shark attack, RI surfer dreams of catching his next wave (PROJO) [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Unprecedented Numbers of Local Families Asking for Help With Toys and Food This Holiday Season
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) is seeing an unprecedented numbers of families asking for help with toys and food this holiday season. Last year MLK Center provided gifts for 283 children. This year, they have 360 kids they need to provide for. MLK Center is also seeing a huge need to feed […]
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Press Conference Held to Promote “Think Local” Holiday Initiative
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce hosted a press conference on Wednesday, November 25th at Perrotti Park in Newport to promote and expand the “Think Local” initiative and kick off the “Holidays by the Sea” campaign which will run from Friday, November 27th through Thursday, December 31st. Participating retailers will be offering special discounts and […]
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Morning News Headlines (Nov. 25)
Good Morning! Here’s a roundup of new headlines that have to do with what’s happening, new or to do in Newport, RI. Newport, RI Morning News Headlines [wp-rss-aggregator]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Celebrates Opening of the Universal Trail
Thanks to a combination of federal, state and private funding, 1650’ feet of trail winding through fields, wetlands and forest down to Red Maple Pond, is now accessible to those with disabilities at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. The Universal Trail begins at the Welcome Center, where all visitors enter the campus, and will provide individuals using […]
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Vote for The Breakers as the Best Historic Home Tour for the 10Best Readers’ Choice
Photo courtesy of John Corbett / The Preservation Society of Newport County Ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his holidays or what a Gilded Age Christmas tree might have looked like? These 20 historic houses — hand picked by 10Best Local Experts from around the country — pull out all the stops for their holiday […]
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IYRS Will Host Open House for Boatbuilding and Restoration Program on December 5th
IYRS School of Boatbuilding & Restoration will welcome prospective students and guests to an open house for the Boatbuilding & Restoration educational program at IYRS on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. IYRS students spend two academic years training to become advanced woodworkers through wooden boatbuilding in Newport, RI, a boating and sailing paradise. Students […]
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Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Robin Nicholson
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Robin Nicholson has joined the firm’s Narragansett office as Broker Associate. “We are excited to have Robin joining the company at this pivotal moment as we continue our expansion in Rhode Island,” notes Judy Chace, co-founder and co-owner of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International […]
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Newport Morning News Headlines (Nov. 24)
Good Morning! Here’s a roundup of new headlines that have to do with what’s happening, new or to do in Newport, RI. Newport, RI Morning News Headlines Gobble Up: The night before Thanksgiving is a nigh… (Vanyaland)Big Blue Bug lit by 4th graders (ABC6) [wp-rss-aggregator]