Newport Classical announced two spring concerts today as part of its 2024-2025 Newport Classical Community Concerts Series. The concerts will feature Ji Su Jung’s Percussion Playground on Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 pm at Great Friends Meeting House and Rasa Quartet and Percussion on Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 pm on the lawn at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling. “Audiences can look forward to enjoying these casual, engaging, […]
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The JPT is celebrating all things Irish in March with live music, film, and festive ales
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) embraces the city’s deep Irish roots this March with Enter Ireland on Stage & Screen—a special event series featuring live music, beloved Irish films, and festive Narragansett Beer tastings. With a rich Irish heritage that dates back centuries, Newport comes alive with St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and the […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: March 3 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, March 3 through Monday, March 10, 2025. Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar Monday, March 3 […]
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RI Craft Brewery Week bringing exciting programming to local breweries March 7-16
As warmer weather approaches, thoughts turn to all things spring – green grass, fresh outdoor air, long walks on the beach, and relaxing at local craft breweries. Just in time, Rhode Island Craft Beer Week returns March 7-16 with exciting events, special releases, new merchandise, and, most importantly, great brews at over 35 RI-based craft […]
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What’s Up Interview: Acclaimed Irish violinist Máiréad Nesbitt playing Jane Pickens March 9
As March arrives, all things Irish take over the city by the sea. One highlight of the St. Patrick’s Day season will undoubtedly be the concert by violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, who takes Jane Pickens Film and Event Center stage on Sunday, March 9. Click here for tickets. I caught up with the top-selling Grammy Award-nominated […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport County: February 27 – March 2
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2 Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar Thursday, February 27 Things […]
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Tiverton Public Library offers free talk on New England’s pirate history
Curious about pirates in New England? The Tiverton Public Library has you covered with an upcoming free presentation on March 12. Local teacher Luca Rebussini will lead “Pirates in New England” at 6:30 p.m. at the library on 34 Roosevelt Ave. The talk will dive into the Golden Age of Piracy, exploring why people became […]
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RPM Voices of Rhode Island to perform African American choral music at St. Columba’s Chapel
St. Columba’s Chapel in Middletown is set to host RPM Voices of Rhode Island as part of its Concert Series on March 30, 2025. The performance, featuring traditional African American choral music, will begin at 3 p.m. in the Chapel’s Parish Hall. RPM (Reaching People Through Music) Voices of Rhode Island has been preserving and […]
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Newport’s 69th St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 15
The 69th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. from Newport City Hall. The parade, which will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the Fifth Ward, is expected to last approximately two hours. This year’s celebration honors Michael Henlyshyn as Grand […]
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Preservation Society bringing back the Newport Symposium
After a five-year hiatus, the Preservation Society of Newport County’s Newport Symposium returns this year—not once but twice. The one-day “Newport ‘Piccolo Simposio’: Italian Influence in Newport” will be held on Thursday, April 3, at Rosecliff. A second 2025 Newport Symposium, “The French Influence in Newport,” will take place Nov. 6-8 at Rosecliff and Marble […]
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Tom Rush and Jake Shimabukuro coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live is bringing two exciting shows to The JPT in Newport this summer. Folk legend Tom Rush and ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro are set to perform at the historic venue. Mark your calendars – tickets go on sale Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. Tom Rush, joined by singer-songwriter Matt Nakoa, will take the […]
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“We Are What Our Ancestors Ate”: Touro Synagogue program to explore culinary heritage
Touro Synagogue Foundation has announced the first event of its 2025 Judah Touro Program Series, to be presented via Zoom on Thursday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Amy Wachs will present a talk titled “Our Eastern European Roots: We Are What our Ancestors Ate.” Family recipes can reveal much about our Eastern European […]
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Charles L. Roberts: In 1769, Newport was the rum capital of the world and the epicenter of the Triangle Trade
Most students of Black History are familiar with the “Triangle Trade.” This term refers to the 17th and 18th century transatlantic trading route, involving Africa, the Caribbean, and British North America. Sugar cane was grown and processed in the Caribbean islands. The molasses from this processing was then shipped to Rhode Island and was the […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History lecture to explore Irish music’s impact on identity
The Museum of Newport Irish History will present the fourth talk of its 23rd Annual Lecture Series on Monday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom. Dr. Scott B. Spencer, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, will give a talk titled “Traditional Irish Music […]
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The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin to headline 2025 IYRS Summer Gala
The International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) is gearing up for its annual Summer Gala on July 12, 2025. The event, taking place at 449 Thames St. in Newport, aims to raise essential funds for the school and its students. Guests can look forward to an evening filled with cocktails, dinner, auctions, and live music from […]
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The Breakers introduces timed ticketing to manage crowds
The Preservation Society of Newport County is implementing a new timed ticketing system at The Breakers mansion to address overcrowding concerns and enhance visitor experience at the popular historic site. Starting Monday, February 24, visitors to The Breakers must select a specific date and time for their visit, with entry slots available every 30 minutes […]
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Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial 5K returning for second year
The Holder family is gearing up for the second annual Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial 5K race on May 17, 2025, in Middletown. BRS Building Company is presenting the event, which aims to raise $20,000 for the Newport County YMCA and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Charlie Holder, Sr. (CREDIT: Elaine Holder) The […]
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‘YachtDoc Bash’ to celebrate 15 years of newportFILM
Tickets are now available for newportFILM’s YachtDoc Bash, a celebration marking 15 years of documentary film programming. The event is set for March 1 at OceanCliff in Newport. Inspired by the sold-out screening of “YACHT ROCK: A DOCUMENTARY” last November, the bash encourages guests to dress up in yacht rock-inspired outfits. The night promises food, […]
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What’s Up Interview: Comedian Paul Mecurio, bringing people together, one show at time
Comedian Paul Mecurio’s show Permission to Speak is all about bringing people together. In his one-man show, Mecurio brings audience members on stage for a conversation. The ensuing discussion explores themes that all audience members share—joy, pain, heartache, and the successes and struggles that make up the human experience. And while that’s happening, Mecurio find […]
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Sail Newport and ORCA team up for Fort Adams coastline cleanup
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep Newport’s shoreline beautiful. Sail Newport and the Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) are organizing a cleanup at Fort Adams on April 12. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon, giving volunteers a chance to clear away winter debris and spruce up the local coastline. […]
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MLK Community Center launches The Kids’ Wonder Lab
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) this week announced the launch of a new program for families in Newport County. The Kids’ Wonder Lab will support families with children aged 18 months to 4 years old. According to the MLK Community Center, the program aims to enhance socialization and promote […]
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Orchestral program, historic photography talk coming to Rosecliff in March
Orchestral music from the 19th century and photography from America’s Gilded Age will be presented at Rosecliff in March as the Preservation Society of Newport County continues its winter and spring educational program series. The Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport will take the Rosecliff ballroom stage on March 6 starting at 6 p.m. for a […]
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Chilly Cocktails and Harbor Views: Polar Pineapples Ice Bar returns
Get ready to chill out at Newport Harbor Island Resort as the Polar Pineapples ice bar returns for another frosty weekend. This cool winter attraction runs from Wednesday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, marking its ninth year as part of Newport’s Winter Festival. You can swing by daily from 3 p.m. to 11 […]
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Sail Newport lecture to explore ‘African Heritage Mariners in Colonial Era’
Sail Newport’s Challenger Lecture Series is set to feature Keith Stokes on February 27 at 6 p.m. Stokes will present “African Heritage Mariners in the Colonial Era,” shedding light on how seafaring offered a path to freedom and prosperity for enslaved and free African men during the 18th and 19th centuries. The talk will cover […]
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Rose Island opens applications for third annual artist residency
The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust is now taking applications for its third annual artist residency program, which will begin in September 2025. The program will select up to eight artists to spend six nights on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay, working on projects inspired by the island’s environment and history. “After two […]