The Jane Pickens Theatre & Event Center (The JPT) celebrates Halloween with a series of films and special events in October. “Halloween is just around the corner, and The JPT is excited to give guests the opportunity to celebrate the Halloween season with us. We have an incredible group of spooky films headed to our […]
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What’s Up Interview: Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow, playing Jane Pickens Sunday, October 20
The Lone Bellow certainly know something about playing music in Newport. The Nashville, TN, by way of Brooklyn, NYC, trio has played the Newport Folk Festival several times in the modern era, going back to their first appearance at Fort Adams in 2013. This weekend, they return to the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center […]
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Christie’s Chairman to speak on ‘The Floating Palaces of Art Deco: A History of Transatlantic Ocean Liners’ at Redwood Library
Christie’s Chairman Emeritus Stephen S. Lash will give a talk on Art Deco ocean liners at the Redwood Library and Atheneum on October 24. The lecture, “Floating Palaces of Art Deco: A History of Transatlantic Ocean Liners,” will dive into the golden age of sea travel and the ships that were moving showcases of art […]
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Sailing Museum to host 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Newport, Rhode Island – The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame will host the 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition from October 11 to November 11, 2024. The exhibition features contemporary marine art from around the world, including works by renowned artists John Stobart, Christopher Blossom, and James Gurney. The exhibition is a […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Oct. 15 – 21
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Tuesday, October 15 through Monday, October 21, 2024. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to What’sUpNewp. Cruise Ship Schedule Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule this week; Wednesday, Oct. 16: Insignia Thursday, Oct. 17: Viking Mars and Crystal […]
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Australian Ambassador Rudd to discuss US-Australia relations at Salve Regina
Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd is set to join Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed for a public conversation about strategic challenges facing their two democracies. The event will take place at Salve Regina University on Oct. 15. The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy is hosting the discussion, which will center […]
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‘Six Picks’ Fall treats – The best Apple Cider Donuts in Rhode Island
A beautiful fall weekend is the perfect time to visit farm stands around the region for apples, cider, pumpkin pie, and other delicious seasonal favorites. This week, we’ve selected a few that offer a popular treat, apple cider donuts. So get out and enjoy some area farms, bakeries, and other spots around the region this […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Autumn Arts Open House on Oct. 20
Celebrate Fall with the Jamestown Arts Center during the annual Autumn Arts Open House on Sunday, October 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participate in make-and-take art activities for all ages, check out artist demonstrations in the studios, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and more. “This free, all ages event is a great way to explore the JAC […]
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Newport Classical will present concerts by Baritone Markel Reed and Cellist Seth Parker Woods in November
Newport Classical continues its fourth full-season Chamber Series, featuring twelve concerts held on select Fridays at 7:30 pm at the organization’s home venue Newport Classical Recital Hall, with two performances in November. On Friday, November 1, 2024, at 7:30 pm, baritone Markel Reed, known for his appearances at The Metropolitan Opera, performs the music of Brahms, Margaret Bonds, Terence Blanchard, and […]
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Newport Ghosts launches historic tours that uncover the skeletons in the city’s streets
October is the spooky month. Vampires, ghouls, demons, and ghosts are icons of Halloween, horror, and stories to tell in the dark. For those who get a thrill out of the supernatural, October is the pinnacle time to look for the creepy, the spooky, and the inexplicable in real life; this month is ghost hunting […]
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Portsmouth history comes alive at Butts Hill Fort Tour
History enthusiasts and community members are invited to a unique tour of Butts Hill Fort on Saturday, October 19th, at 10:00 AM. The tour, presented as part of the “Discover Your Portsmouth” series, will feature live readings of historical documents by members of the Portsmouth Community Theater. The event, organized by the Butts Hill Fort […]
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State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for 20th Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is encouraging high schools to sign up for the 20th Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and RISCA, the competition boasts “lifting poetry off the page” and improving students’ public speaking skills. This school year […]
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Annual Pumpkin Regatta returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is set to host its annual Pumpkin Regatta on Friday, Oct. 11, from 4 to 7 pm. The event, now in its 12th year, aims to raise funds for The Confetti Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides birthday parties for children hospitalized on their special day. Michael Millerick, General Manager of […]
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Academy Players to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Providence October 10-20
‘Tis the season… for a trip to the Little Shop of Horrors. The former Academy Award-nominated musical and popular dark comedy is playing October 10-20 at the James and Gloria Maron Cultural Arts Center in Providence. RI-based actor, comedian, and WUN contributor Frank O’Donnell is producing the show, working with Academy Players, a community theater […]
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Gilded Age fashion exhibit to open at Salve Regina University
A new exhibition showcasing Gilded Age fashion in New England will open on October 10 at The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery at Salve Regina University. “Fashion and Longing: Gilded Age Dress in New England” features clothing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibit, put together by Salve Regina University’s Department of Art […]
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Guster, Avett Brothers and Florence Welch are helping bring alt-rock to the musical theater stage
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Miller, lead singer of alternative rock band Guster, has a new gig that even he’s a little surprised about: Musical theater songwriter. He laughs that he’s gone all Broadway. “I just went full-into the ballpit — just, like, face-first, take-me-wherever-this-is-going,” he said before a recent […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Oct. 7 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, October 7 through Monday, October 14, 2024. Please note – weather and other circumstances may cancel or change the location of an event at any time. Please check with event organizers to confirm an event’s status. This story […]
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From Then to Now: Celebrating 50 years of the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair
2024 is a big year for the Norman Bird Sanctuary (NBS). This year marks the 75th anniversary of the sanctuary’s founding, and it also marks fifty years since Norman Bird Sanctuary’s first Harvest Fair. Hosting a large fair is no walk in the garden – especially considering the Harvest Fair has become a staple for […]
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Tiverton Library to host ‘Norman Rockwell Remembered’
Art enthusiasts and community members are invited to a free event, “Norman Rockwell Remembered,” at the Tiverton Public Library (34 Roosevelt Avenue) on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 pm. The program, presented by Jill Sanford of Art for Your Mind LLC, will offer an engaging and educational exploration of the beloved American artist Norman Rockwell. […]
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The JPT unveils an exciting weekend film lineup to welcome the fall season
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is kicking off the fall season with exciting films and events for guests to enjoy. “The JPT’s weekend lineup has something for everyone. Whether you’re here for Concours and Motor Week, in search of a film to get into the fall spirit, or looking for a family-friendly […]
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Gillette Stadium to host 2028 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships
The NCAA, Gillette Stadium, and Harvard University have announced that Gillette Stadium will host the 2028 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships from May 27-29, 2028. The event, taking place over Memorial Day Weekend, will determine champions in Division I, II, and III men’s lacrosse at the stadium, which is also home to the New England Patriots […]
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What’s Up Interview: Grammy award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, playing URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival October 18
The 9th annual URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival returns to Kingston this month with a dozen concerts scheduled for October 13 and October 16-20. The internationally recognized event was originally established as a classical music festival but has expanded in recent years to include performers in a variety of genres – from gypsy jazz to […]
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Newport’s Irish history comes to life in cemetery tours
The Museum of Newport Irish History is offering two tours of a historic Irish cemetery this October. Set for October 6 and 20 at 12:30 pm, these tours explore the resting places of Irish immigrants who made Newport their home around 1828. Local researcher and guide Steve Marino will lead visitors through the cemetery, sharing […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Oct. 1 – 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 6, 2024. Please note – weather and other circumstances may cancel or change the location of an event at any time. Please check with event organizers to confirm an event’s status. This story […]
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Newport Classical will celebrate the holiday season with four concerts in December
Newport Classical celebrates the holiday season with two weekends of festive programs in December – Cantus at the Mansion: Songs of the Season featuring Cantus with The Choir School of Newport County in two performances on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1pm and 3:30pm at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave.), and Classical Christmas featuring Frisson on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1pm and 3:30pm at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.). Tickets will go on sale on Monday, […]