This story originally appeared in our free daily newsletter, Daily Digest. More than 17,000 wake up to Daily Digest in their inbox. Sign up now to join them! Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, October 1 —the 275th day of the year; 91 days remain in 2024. 🌥️ Today’s Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67°. 🚢 Cruise Ship: The Crystal Serenity […]
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Alliance Française de Newport to host Cabaret Night
The Alliance Française de Newport will host a Cabaret Night on Friday, October 18th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will take place at the Vasco da Gama Society, located at 15 Fenner Avenue in Newport. The evening will feature musical entertainment by Gained in Translation, a group known for their diverse repertoire […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center announces “Life of Pi” tickets will go on sale on Oct. 4
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced that tickets for the Broadway and West End sensation “Life of Pi” will go on sale on Friday, October 4, 2024, for performances running Tuesday, February 11 through Sunday, February 16, 2025. The tickets can be purchased via the PPAC website at pp acri.org or by phone […]
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Trinity Church’s Pumpkin Patch returns to Queen Anne Square Oct. 10 – 31
Get ready for a fall favorite in downtown Newport. Trinity Church’s Pumpkin Patch is returning to Queen Anne Square from October 10 to 31, 2024, bringing over 1,000 pumpkins to the heart of the city. Visitors can browse and buy pumpkins, gourds, and mums daily. The patch is open weekdays from noon to 6 pm […]
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Newport String Project launches County Concert Series
The Newport String Project kicks off its Newport County Concert Series with two performances by the resident Newport String Quartet on October 26 and 27. At these upcoming concerts, music lovers can enjoy works by Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, Imogen Holst, and Carlos Simon. The first show will be at 2 pm on October […]
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Tickets go on sale on Oct. 1 for Halloween Trick or Treat, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
As the holidays approach, tickets are now on sale for two seasonal celebrations that have become traditions at the Newport Mansions. On October 25, Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers returns, with admission in two sessions, at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume; there will be treats and prizes […]
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Halloween lineup at The JPT features special events and spooky classics
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) has announced its Halloween lineup. Throughout October, The JPT guests will have the opportunity to enjoy spooky classics and special events, including a musical, local business partnerships, and live music. “We hope you will join us at The JPT this October for a thrilling lineup of […]
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Broadway Street Fair returns for 7th year with expanded offerings
The seventh annual Broadway Street Fair is set to transform Newport’s main thoroughfare into a vibrant celebration of local culture on Saturday, October 12. More than 200 artisans, makers, and food vendors will line Broadway, welcoming visitors from 11:30 am to 8 pm. This free, family-friendly event stretches from Equality Park to Washington Square, featuring […]
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‘Spirits of Island Cemetery’ event returns on Oct. 5
Newport’s Island Cemetery is bringing history to life on October 5 with the Dirty Blue Shirts (DBS) return for an interactive event. Visitors can step back in time as they meet and chat with some of the cemetery’s most interesting former residents. DBS members will be dressed in authentic period clothing, ready to share fascinating […]
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The JPT will celebrate Silent Movie Day on Sept. 29 with a double-feature and live musical score
The JPT celebrates International Silent Movie Day on September 29 with a double-feature starring silent movie icon Buster Keaton. Both films will be accompanied by a live musical score performed by silent film musician Jeff Rapsis. The first film shown will be Sherlock Jr., celebrating its 100th anniversary, followed by one of Keaton’s best narratives, Our Hospitality. For […]
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Theater Review: ‘A Beautiful Noise’ indeed – Neil Diamond musical is a hit at PPAC
The hype is real. The Broadway hit A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical, which kicks off its national tour this week at the Providence Performing Arts Center, is an entertaining night of song and storytelling packed with the legendary singer’s hits along with a peek into the life of the character who shaped them. […]
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Newport Classical to present Pianist Anton Mejias in October Chamber Series Concert
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 (42 Dearborn St.), with a performance by Finnish-Cuban pianist Anton Mejias on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30pm. Mejias will give the US premiere of Twelve Preludes: The Art of Memory by composer Philip Lasser, alongside Book II […]
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Sail for Hope on Saturday to raise funds for three charities
By Kim Cooper, Sail Newport On Saturday, September 28, local sailors plan to race around Conanicut Island in the Sail for Hope. The race around Jamestown is an annual fundraiser, and this year’s donations will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Rhode Island Chapter, Warrior Sailing, and Sail Newport’s Financial Aid Fund. Designated […]
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Puddingstone Music Series to host ‘Schubertiade’ at Provence sur Mer on Oct. 20
The Puddingstone music series continues in October by welcoming SHEFFIELD CHAMBER PLAYERS to Provence sur Mer (39 Touro Street, Newport) for a late afternoon concert. “Schubertiade” at Provence sur Mer Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 pm The afternoon’s performance will be dedicated to Franz Schubert’s music, complemented by a contrasting piece from acclaimed, living composer […]
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What’s Up in Newport this week: September 23 – 29
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, September 23 through Sunday, September 29, 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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Tiverton Library to host seed-saving workshop
The Tiverton Public Library is hosting a free event that will teach people about the importance of seed saving and how to do it. The program, which is open to all ages, will be held on Saturday, October 5, at 2 pm, and will take place in the library’s Native Plant Demonstration Garden or in […]
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Meet the cast of ‘A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical,’ playing PPAC September 21-28
The National Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical kicks off this weekend at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The show runs Saturday, September 21, through Saturday, September 28, with limited tickets still available. Click here for details. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the story of an artist’s rise from struggling songwriter to international […]
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Here’s what’s happening at Tiverton Public Library in October
The Tiverton Public Library has announced a comprehensive calendar of events for October, covering a range of interests for all ages. One-on-one tech help is available to everyone regardless of skill level, and can be accessed by calling 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or through the online helpline. There is a weekly watercolor group for adults, and […]
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2024 Citizens Pell Bridge Run will benefit 39 local non-profits
The Citizens Pell Bridge Run returns on Sunday, October 20th, for the thirteenth annual 4-mile run/walk across the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge. The event, which runs from Jamestown to Newport, is the only day of the year that pedestrians are permitted on the bridge. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation hosts the Citizens Pell […]
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Newport Mansions to host a variety of fall programs, beginning September 26
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s upcoming fall programs will touch on a variety of subjects, from art and animals to trees and plants and from the spirit world to symphonic music. “Art and Animals in the Gilded Age: Newport Stories” with Dr. Nicole Williams, Curator of Collections, The Preservation Society of Newport County Thursday, Sept. […]
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What’s Up Interview: John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, playing Jane Pickens on October 8
Five for Fighting founder John Ondrasik knows a little bit about songwriting. Ondrasik formed Five for Fighting (yes, he’s a hockey fan) as a solo artist in 1995, after music executives found his name too difficult to pronounce… or market. He had modest success with 1997’s Message for Albert, his critically acclaimed debut album, but […]
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Newport Vineyards celebrates apples and autumn with their inaugural Cider Fest
Newport Vineyards is brewing up something new: their inaugural Cider Festival that will take place Sunday, September 29, from 12-5 p.m. While of course “cider” is in the festival name, the celebration is open to all – drinking age or younger – who love fall. Live music will play all day from Straight Outta Rehab, […]
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The JPT to celebrate the legacy of Merchant Ivory; 40th anniversary of ‘Paris, Texas’
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will present a special series celebrating Merchant Ivory’s legacy and the 40th anniversary of the cult classic film Paris, Texas. “We are excited to celebrate the rich legacy of Merchant Ivory and the enduring impact of Paris, Texas. These events highlight our commitment to showcasing classic and influential […]
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Tiverton Library to host ‘Opening the Oyster: African American Foodways in Rhode Island, 1726-Present’
“Opening the Oyster: African American Foodways in Rhode Island, 1726-Present” will be held at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton, RI. “Opening the Oyster” is a presentation […]
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New performance blending opera and theater coming to Redwood Library & Athenæum
A new opera production will make its way to Newport’s historic Redwood Library & Athenæum this fall. Titled ‘Pay No Heed,’ the 90-minute performance will be written by Meghan Thomson, a Rhode Island native, lyric soprano, and graduate of the Royal College of Music in London. Pay No Heed will premiere at Newport’s historic Redwood […]