Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 7, 2024. Friday, April 5 Things To Do 10 am: A is for Art at Newport Public Library 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 3 pm: Aloha […]
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Brewery of the Month: Tower Hill Brewing Company opens in South Kingstown
The Rhode Island craft brewery scene continues to evolve, with several new breweries opening over the past six months. That means it’s time to resurrect our column “Brewery of the Month,” which has been on hiatus for a bit. I visited the brand spanking new Tower Hill Brewery tasting room last weekend, located off Route […]
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Culinary Legend Jacques Pépin to share his paintings, discuss his storied career at Providence Art Club events
Jacques Pépin has received international acclaim for his culinary artistry, but his work on canvas will be celebrated by the Providence Art Club (PAC). The Club is hosting a pop-up exhibition event with Pépin on April 19 and 20. The collaboration will include a VIP Opening Reception on April 19 from 6-8 p.m., followed by […]
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Middletown to host a workshop on recognizing anxious behaviors in children
The Middletown Outreach Department is hosting a workshop to help parents better understand and recognize anxious behaviors in their children. The presentation, titled Supporting Our Children Who Live with Anxiety, will be led by Carolyn Souza, LICSW, Clinical Director of Children’s Services at Looking Upwards Inc., on Tuesday, April 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 […]
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‘No Apologies Comedy Show’ coming to The JPT on September 26
Spectacle Live will present No Apologies Comedy Show on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. No Apologies is a comedy show consisting of three headliners: TOM COTTER Tom Cotter is one of the funniest comedians in the world. Even before his historic finish […]
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Community invited to help clean up Fort Adams State Park at Sail Newport event
A new event is coming to Fort Adams State Park on April 14th, and it’s time for the community to come together and give back to their environment. The event is a collaboration between Sail Newport and Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA), the two organizations dedicated to protecting Narragansett Bay. The cleanup will run from […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free 3D printing sessions for children
The Middletown Public Library offers free 3D printing sessions for children of all ages on Thursday, April 18. The event is a great way for families to spend time together and create something special. The 3D printing sessions will be held from 1 to 1:45 p.m. for children 8-12 and their parents or guardians. The […]
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Rescue Duck celebrates 17th birthday at West Place Animal Sanctuary
Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary helped Erna, a Crested Pekin Duck rescued in 2007, celebrate her 17th birthday. Crested Pekins have an average lifespan of eight to twelve years. Erna is the last of West Place’s original farm animal rescues from 2007, when the non-profit organization was established. One of the sanctuary’s […]
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What’s Up Interview: Newport Classical’s Gillian Friedman Fox on the 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival
Summers in Newport are widely known for world-class musical events. Historic festivals like Newport Jazz and Newport Folk certainly attract massive crowds over a pair of mid-summer weekends. However, the festival with the largest number of concerts is the Newport Classical Music Festival, which this year runs from July 4th to July 21. The annual […]
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Newport Mansions to offer free admission to Newport County residents on April 6 – 7
On Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, Newport County residents can visit some of the area’s most historic homes for free. The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering free admission to its open houses and properties for residents living in Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, and those stationed at Naval Station […]
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What’s Up in Newport this Easter Weekend: March 29 – 31
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 29, through Sunday, March 31, 2024. Friday, March 29 Things To Do 10 am: Couples Magical Mini Retreat at Recharge Newport 11:30 am: Stoneacre Garden Reopening & Season Kick-off Celebration 6 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport […]
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Single-event tickets are now on sale for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to Courting Fashion presented by Chubb and Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends. Fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the Class of 2024 – Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom, and Leander Paes […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free class on electronic and research tools
The Middletown Public Library will host a free class for all residents on Saturday, April 13. The class will teach residents about the library’s electronic and research tools, which are free of charge with a library card. The free class, which is open to all ages, will take place in the library’s meeting room, 700 […]
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Tiverton Library recognizes Genocide Awareness Month with a presentation on America and the Holocaust
In honor of Genocide Awareness Month, Barbara Wahlberg from the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission will give a presentation on America and the Holocaust at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, April 9th, at 6:30pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library at 34 […]
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Disney Princess – The Concert coming to Providence Performing Arts Center in April 2024
A concert featuring music from Disney’s princesses will visit the Providence Performing Arts Center on April 18, 2024. The concert, titled Disney Princess — The Concert, will feature Broadway stars Alyssa Fox, Syndee Winters and Hiba Elchikhe. The trio will perform 30 iconic songs from the movies Disney Princess, The Lion King, Hamilton and Aladdin. […]
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Eli Young Band to play a free concert at Naval Station Newport’s Dewey Field
The Eli Young Band will perform on June 21 at Naval Station Newport’s Dewey Field in concert with Cody Bradley. The concert is free and open to patrons with base access and their escorted guests (only Military/DoD are allowed to bring guests); no tickets are needed. The Eli Young Band is a country music group […]
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The siren song of Rhode Island birding
As the climate becomes milder, the first signs of spring appear: longer days, green shoots and budding flowers, and, most importantly for some Rhode Islanders, chirping birdsong. The trills and warbles are not only avian conversation starters for other birds – “My territory!” or “Mate please?” for example – but are also a siren song […]
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Town of Bristol v. The Great White Whale: The 2024 Bristol BookFest takes on American classic “Moby Dick”
Bristol BookFest returns April 5-6 for its fourth year of enriching the East Bay community with classic literature. This year, the festival celebrates the great American novel “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. “Moby Dick,” like any of the classics, has become synonymous with “required reading;” most people know it to be long, difficult, all about […]
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Newport Navy Choristers to perform at St. Mary’s Church on April 26
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present “Proudly We Sing” on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 PM at St Mary’s Church. A non-profit group consisting of many active and retired military service members and their families, the chorus will perform a repertoire of patriotic and popular songs that will appeal […]
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April programming at Tiverton Public Library includes talks, films, and poetry
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is […]
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‘The Goonies’, ‘The Sandlot’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and ‘E.T.’ are all returning to the big screen in Newport
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is screening The Goonies this Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 pm. The Goonies screening marks the start of The JPT’s Sunday family film series, which brings some of the most popular and iconic classic films to The JPT to provide a fun weekend activity for the whole family […]
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Easter Weekend in Newport County: Egg Hunts, brunches, and more!
Newport County is gearing up for a festive Easter Weekend (March 30 – 31, 2024) with various events and activities for locals and tourists alike. Here’s a look at what venues and organizers are offering (some details are in their own words); Saturday, March 30 Breakfast With The Easter Bunny at Newport Harbor Hotel & […]
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Nation’s largest printmaking organization brings international conference to Providence
Providence will shine as “The Creative Capital” as hundreds of printmakers and arts professionals from around the country – and the world – gather for the Southern Graphic Council (SGC) International 2024 conference. The four-day event, open to artists at any stage of their careers, highlights some of the area’s premier arts institutions and organizations, […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show, Aquidneck 10K, Raul Malo, The Goonies, & more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Friday, March 22 Things To Do 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 6 pm: Newport Winter Foodies Stroll 7:30 pm: Newport Classical Presents: Eleni Katz […]
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Potter League to host ‘LoveBash for Animals’ on April 5
via Potter League for Animals The Potter League proudly presents its 50th annual in-person LoveBash for Animals event, an evening of compassion and camaraderie supporting our furry friends. Join us on Friday, April 5th, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the elegant Wyndham Newport Hotel, located at 240 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, RI, for an […]