Frosty Freez, one of the area’s favorite ice cream shops, will celebrate their 60th Anniversary on Saturday, August 6th. The 60th Anniversary celebration will kick off at their location at 496 East Main Road at 11:30 a.m. and will include music, face painting, balloons, give-aways and 60 cent kiddie cones all day until they close at 10 […]
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Make or Buy Art at Newport Art Museum’s Wet Paint on August 13th and 14th
The Newport Art Museum, along with event co-chairs Rupert Nesbitt, Victoria Rios and Brooke Roberts, invites artists and the general public to participate in its annual public art making and auction weekend, Wet Paint, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, presented by Bridger Logistics, LLC. Hundreds of artworks created by regional artists of all ages on […]
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Save The Date: You Can Watch ‘The Sandlot’ at Cardines Field in September
What’s better than watching The Sandlot? Watching the iconic film at one of New England’s most historic baseball fields! Back by popular demand, OceanPointe will once again host a screening of The Sandlot at Cardines Field in Newport on Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd. The non-denominational, independent, christian church, hosted a screening of the film last year on […]
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10 Can’t Miss Events in August of 2016
Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this August! For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. 1. David Sedaris in Person at Jane Pickens – August 1: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Wielding […]
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This Weekend: Best Things To Do In Newport This Weekend (July 29 – 31)
Discover the best, events and things to do in and around NEwport this weekend! Friday, July 29th Candy Store Cup at Newport ShipyardHellenic Fest 2016 @ St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church2016 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park (and on Friday at International Tennis Hall Of Fame)Helly Hansen’s 17th Annual Warehouse Sale at Shops at Music […]
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Gospel Music Festival To Be Held at King Park on August 13th
King Park will be filled with the beautiful sounds of Gospel music on Saturday, August 13, 2016 as the Come Alive Gospel Music Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary. The soulful music of soloist Kenneth Robinson and the Community Baptist Church Gospel Choir of Newport will lift the audience with their powerful sounds. Performances this […]
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Newport Art Museum Awarded $21,468 Grant from RISCA
Newport Art Museum has been awarded a $21,468 grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) as it announced its first round of grant awards for the 2016-2017 season. Grant recipients in 2015 reported that over $134 million was spent by arts organizations and artists in that year in projects funded by the State Arts Council. […]
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Movies On The Rocks Returns To Ballard Park on August 3rd
Friends of Ballard Park’s 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 3rd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesday evenings during the month of August. A short provided by the Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screened prior to […]
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Passes Final Tests; Teen and Family Voyages Set for Summer
The 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry caused heads to turn last week while she completed drills on Narragansett Bay under full sail and in brisk breezes. The drills, as well as inspections, have been required by the US Coast Guard in order for the ship to qualify as a Sailing School Vessel under USCG […]
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Tickets Are Now On Sale for 2016 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Tickets are now on sale for festival events! The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated and anticipated events, returns for its 11th year from September 22 – 25, 2016. Signature events include the Bordeaux Dinner on Thursday evening, the Wine & Rosecliff Gala on Friday evening, Grand Tastings […]
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What’sUpNewp Will Host a ‘Jaws Summer Party’ at Jane Pickens Theater Tonight
Join the What’sUpNewp crew on Wednesday, July 27th at Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center for a Summer Party that will include live music, local vendors, Narragansett Beer and live music with The Teledynes! What’sUpNewp has partnered with Jane Pickens Theater to host this night that will include local live music, local vendors, a screening […]
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This Week: Best Things To Do Around Newport (July 25 – 29)
Newport Folk Festival has come to a close and now it’s time for Newport BridgeFest before we welcome Newport Jazz Festival. Monday, July 25th Throughout The Day – Newport BridgeFest (schedule below) 6:35 p.m. – Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field 8 p.m. – Laughter For Locals at Firehouse Theater Entertainment Fastnet: Live music […]
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This Weekend: Great Things To Do In and Around Newport (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this Newport Folk Festival weekend in and around Newport, RI. As a note, we didn’t list any of the Newport Festival After Parties that are already sold out. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist Thatcher Harrison
We first met Thatcher Harrison at the 2016 Art’s and Cultural Alliance of Newport County Annual Meeting earlier this year. The 14-year-old was among the entertainment for the evening at the Newport Art Museum, his performance left us a bit speechless. Thatcher is returning to Newport very soon to participate in Newport BridgeFest, we caught […]
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Can’t Make It To Newport Folk Festival This Weekend? Here’s How You Can Follow Along
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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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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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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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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Island Moving Co.’s ‘Great Friends Dance Festival’ Continues July 19 – 23
Island Moving Co.’s seventh annual Great Friends Dance Festival continues July 19-23, 2016 at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport, RI. Performances, which are unique each night, are at 7:30pm. Island Moving Co’s dancers perform each evening with Owen/Cox Dance Group of Kansas City, joined by guest companies Nomad Contemporary Ballet of New York […]
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By The Numbers: Newport Folk Festival, Newport BridgeFest and Newport Jazz Festival
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I love crunching numbers. It can be argued that these are the largest events of the summer and the busiest few weeks around the City-By-The-Sea. Here’s some random and fun things to know… What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar […]
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20+ Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend 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 […]
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Newport Polo Expands Summer Lesson Program, Adds Instructor and Additional Ponies
Newport Polo has announced they have added an expanded lesson schedule for group polo instruction to meet the increased demand this summer. Veteran instructor Ted Torrey will come onboard to instruct weekly classes 4 days per week with an excellent string of additional horses. Torrey is a third generation horse trainer with a competitive background […]
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Deadline For Applications and Nominations for TEDxNewport is Fast Approaching
If you haven’t already heard, TEDxNewport is coming to the City-By-The-Sea in the Fall of 2016! The theme for the inaugural event is “Tides of Change” and the organizing committee is still accepting applications/nominations for speakers up until this Friday, July 15. If you have an idea worth spreading, or you know someone who does, […]
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Newport Storm’s Latest Beer Celebrates a Newport Local and Former Employee Who is Battling A.L.S.
Newport Storm has announced the release of foRIster, a barrel aged double IPA. This collaboration beer, a first for their barrel aging program, was inspired by, and brewed for Newporter Bobby Forster. A former employee of Newport Storm, Bobby was diagnosed with A.L.S. in December of 2014. Before his diagnosis Bobby biked, hiked, sailed, kayaked, surfed, […]