The Newport Art Museum invites guests to an afternoon Gallery Talk on Reviving Durr Freedley: Newport’s Forgotten Artist on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm in the Museum’s Cushing Gallery. The talk will be led by Nancy Whipple Grinnell, Newport Art Museum Curator, who will discuss Freedley’s life and work. The event is free with the price of Museum admission. […]
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Make Strides in the Fight Against Breast Cancer in Rhode Island on October 18th
Today is “No Bra Day”, a day created to reportedly raise awareness for breast cancer. Not wearing a bra will not save lives from breast cancer or support men and women fighting it today. Increased access to screenings and funding research to find better ways to detect, treat and prevent breast cancer will. If you don’t want […]
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Public Invited to Tour SSV Oliver Hazard Perry During Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
(photo credit Onne van der Wal) This weekend (October 17-18), attendees at the 25th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival in Newport will enjoy an opportunity to board the 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, the Ocean State’s Official Sailing Education Vessel and the first ocean-going full-rigged ship built in America in over a century. […]
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Fort Adams Will Host Laser Tag Battles in October
Photo by Morgan Macia/What’sUpNewp Fort Adams will be holding laser tag battles in the inner ditch area of the fort. Participants can wage their own battles against their opponents. Using innovative technology supplied by E-Combat, taggers can point and shoot a harmless laser at their opponent and have it register on the opponents head band […]
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Local Flavor and Family Friendly Festivals Mark Newport County’s Most Majestic Season
It’s no wonder why people from around the world flock to New England during our resplendent autumn months. Festivals abound, the harvest is bountiful and Mother Nature is at her finest. Newport and its surrounding eight coastal communities welcome visitors from near and far to experience the spoils of the season: Oct. 10-31: Trinity Church […]
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Waterfront Events Set to Host Fall Waterfront Reggae Festival in Providence
Leading up to the International Oktoberfest on October 17th and 18th, Waterfront Events has announced they will host a Fall Waterfront Reggae Concert on Friday, October 16th. The Fall Waterfront Reggae Concert, to take place rain or shine next Friday, October 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at India Point Park in Providence, Rhode […]
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Art League of RI Sponsors Stem to Steam from the Trenches at the Newport Art Museum
Photo of Babette Allina On Wednesday, October 14th, from 7-9pm, the Art League of RI will present STEM to STEAM at the Newport Art Museum. Presented by Babette Allina, Executive Director of Government & External Affairs, at the RI School of Design (RISD), the event will focus on keeping art and design in the forefront […]
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Halloween Movie Night at Ballard Park Will Include ‘Hotel Transylvania’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’
For the past two weeks the public has voted on which movies they’d like to see at the 2nd Annual People’s Credit Union’s Halloween Movie Night at Ballard Park. Friends of Ballard Park has announced the winners are Hotel Transylvania and Young Frankenstein. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17th. In addition to the two […]
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Things You Must Do in Newport This October
From a pig roast to Newport Seafood Festival, here are the top events that you shouldn’t miss in and around Newport this October! 1 – Goose Island Beer Dinner at Midtown Oyster Bar, October 7th Midtown Oyster Bar will host their 3rd Annual Pig Roast and Beer Dinner on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Tickets Now on Sale for Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Island Moving Co. invites you to join them for their wonderful holiday ballet A Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. Follow their young protagonist throughout the mansion as she celebrates the holiday season with her family, battles with the Mouse King, dances with the Snow Queen and travels with her beloved Nutcracker to the magical Land of Sweets. […]
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Free Admission to Newport Mansions for all Newport County Residents on October 4th and 5th
The Preservation Society of Newport County invites all Newport County residents to visit the Newport Mansions for free on Sunday, October 4 and Monday, October 5, 2015, as it continues celebrating its 70th anniversary. Visitors showing proof of residency in Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth or Tiverton (driver’s license or other identification with an […]
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Newporter Olivia Linn Explores Fort Adams and Defends Her “Joke Job”
“All we knew is that in order to get access to the inside of Fort Adams, we needed to look for a guy named Ray. We pulled up the parking lot and asked this charming man if he knew Ray. He said, ‘Yeah, I know em‘ and he proceeded to give us his number. The […]
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Spa Aficionados From Across New England are Coming to Newport to Visit The Bodhi Spa
Spa aficionados from across the region are coming to Newport to visit The Bodhi Spa, New England’s premiere Hydrotherapy Day Spa. With more than 3,000-square-feet of serenity, the bodhi spa features a therapeutic ‘Water Journey’ including access to restorative mineral-infused hot baths, a stimulating cold-plunge pool, curative full-spectrum infrared sauna, detoxifying traditional sauna, a soothing aromatherapy steam […]
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Where and How to Celebrate Fall in Newport, RI
Upon autumn’s arrival, Newport traditionally welcome a substantial increase in international visitors, meetings and conferences, motorcoach and cruise ship passengers. There’s no doubt New England’s legendary cacophony of color lures those from near and far to celebrate nature’s bounty which is fêted at special events throughout our destination. Some of these autumnal experiences include: Newport Festa […]
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15 Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend | September 25 – 27
Hey’o, the first weekend of fall is here and WOW does the forecast for events and weather look mighty beautiful! Here’s a look ta 15 great things happening this weekend in The Beautiful City By The Sea, as well as a few extra ongoing events that will keep you smiling and busy, enjoy! Pssst…. don’t […]
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Newport Film and Celebrity Tour Offers a New and Entertaining Way to See The City By The Sea
According to IMDB, there are more than 100 films, documentaries and tv shows that credit Newport, Rhode Island as a filming location. The What’sUpNewp Crew recently curated what we thought were the 16 Most Popular Movies Filmed in Newport, RI. Newport Film & Celebrity Tour is now giving you the opportunity to view over fifty clips […]
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St. Mary’s Announces Fall Schedule for “A Return To Camelot”, Kennedy Wedding Remembrance
Due to its popularity during the summer and avid interest expressed by the cruise ship passengers that visit Newport in September and October, St. Mary’s has scheduled additional public performances of “Return to Camelot” this fall. The presentation features vintage film clips and a live performance of music and song from the Kennedy wedding ceremony […]
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Public Invited to Participate in Salve Regina’s 16th annual 5K Mansion Run and Walk
Salve Regina University will host their 16th Annual 5k Mansion Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m on Saturday, October 3. Back for a fifth year is the Kids’ Fun Run, which starts at 8 a.m. Open to the general public, the U.S.A. Track & Field-sanctioned 3.1-mile course weaves participants in a scenic tour past many Gilded […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Will Entertain Visitors This Fall With Acoustic Music Series
Bowen’s Wharf will host acoustic live music performances down at “The Anchor Of Newport” to entertain and welcome visitors during the fall season! Visitors and locals are invited to enjoy local live music, food, shopping, and the beautiful crisp air down on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport this Fall! FEATURED MUSICIANS WILL INCLUDE • Matt Smith of The Troubles & […]
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Preservation Society’s Fall Lecture Series Will Explore “Matters of Taste”
The Preservation Society of Newport County announces its fall lecture series, “Matters of Taste.” Advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made HERE or by calling (401) 847-1851. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6:00 p.m. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Living Artfully: At Home with Marjorie Merriweather Post Estella M. Chung, Head of Oral History, Curator […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport, RI | September 18 – 20
Newport Boat Show weekend is here and we’re going to be honest with you, there’s so much happening and to do this weekend that you’re going to forget that it’s September. What’sUpNewp has the ultimate guide to keep you busy, entertained and smiling this weekend. 1 – Newport International Boat Show | Friday – Sunday Set for […]
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Corn Maze at Escobar’s Farm Will Host ‘Harry Potter Day’
Escobar’s Farm Corn Maze will celebrate Harry Potter Day on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Activities will be set up both inside and outside of the corn maze to celebrate Harry Potter Day at the Portsmouth, RI farm, show up dressed as a character and receive $1.00 off […]
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X Games Gold Medalist Kevin Robinson Returns to Newport This Weekend
Some twenty years after his debut at the 1995 Inaugural Extreme Games Newport, X Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) will travel full circle, appearing at the 2nd Annual New England Festival of Hope on Sunday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm at Easton’s Beach. It seems only fitting that on the 20th anniversary of […]
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Newport International Boat Show Offers a Fun-Filled Destination for Visitors of All Ages
Set for this weekend (September 17-20th, 2015) on Newport Harbor is the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), the kick-off to the boat show season and a prime time to experience fall in New England. It’s also one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country – hosting exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Announces “Design a Scarecrow Challenge” at Harvest Fair
The 41st Annual Harvest Fair at The Norman Bird Sanctuary (NBS) is adding a new challenge to their agenda of activities in 2015. NBS has announced “THE DESIGNER SCARECROW CHALLENGE,” a contest to draw local organizations, merchants and vendors to sponsor a team and create a “scarecrow” that represents your team’s creativity, originality and overall theme. A […]