If you’re like me and you loved HBO’s The Gilded Age, you probably recognized several of the houses from the series that featured Newport as its glittering locale. Well, a few of those houses are part of the Preservation Society of Newport County’s short season and closing soon. This weekend is your last chance to […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Thursday, August 29
Good Morning! Today is Thursday, August 29, the 242 day of the year; 124 days remain in 2024. 🍎 Take Two: Due to technical difficulties, we rescheduled our conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain for noon today. If you have a question for the Superintendent, Ask The Superintendent. You can watch the conversation […]
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Newport Classical adds second performance by GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax
Due to an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response, Newport Classical has added a second performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall. The previously announced performance on October 8 is at capacity. Tickets are available now at www.newportclassical.org. More Background Hailed for his “thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous” playing by The Washington Post, the acclaimed American pianist will make […]
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Tiverton Public Library to host presentation on Larchmont disaster
The Tiverton Public Library will host a presentation of Larchmont Remembered: The Suffering, Depravity, and Wonder of Rhode Island’s Most Horrific Sea Disaster on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 pm. This program is free and open to the public. It will be held at the library located at 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton, Rhode Island. […]
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Puddingstone Music Series continues with ‘Kaleidoscope’ at Greenvale Vineyards
The Puddingstone Music Series continues with The Passero Trio’s visit to Greenvale Vineyards on September 15 at 5:30 p.m. for an early evening concert. Much like February’s sold-out concert at Gardiner House in Newport and the extraordinary “Harmonies in Motion” recital at Newport Art Museum, this performance will combine performing and non-performing arts in an […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, August 28
Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, August 28, the 241 day of the year; 125 days remain in 2024. 🍎 With just a week to go until the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly live one-on-one conversation at 1:30 pm today. During the conversation, […]
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The Breakers will host ‘SEARCHERS (Act 3)’, a contemporary art installation by Hadi Falapishi
The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced via a press release that The Breakers will host “SEARCHERS (Act 3),” a contemporary art installation by Hadi Falapishi in conversation with The Great Elephant Migration and in collaboration with Dodie Kazanjian and Art & Newport, from August 31-September 6. “SEARCHERS”is an installation in three acts. “One […]
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What’s Up Interview: Blake Christiana of Yarn, playing the Rhythm & Roots Festival Friday, August 30th
The Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Rhode Island this weekend! The annual Labor Day Weekend festival begins Friday, August 30th, with a tremendous lineup scheduled to perform this year. The three-day festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown features headliners Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, along with Larkin Poe, […]
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John Kerry to headline ‘The Forum at Newport 2024’
The Honorable John Kerry, 68th U.S. Secretary of State, will be the keynote speaker for the Forum at Newport 2024, the second annual conference on climate change’s geostrategic and national security challenges and opportunities. Presented by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the U.S. Naval War College, the Forum will be held on September […]
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Lucy Prebble’s ‘The Effect’ opens at The Gamm Theatre on Sept. 26
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is launching its 40th anniversary season with the premiere of Lucy Prebble’s new play, The Effect. “I can’t imagine a better or more electrifying play to start The Gamm’s 40th season. The Effect is one part love story on dopamine, one part search for identity, and two parts belly-laughs, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, August 27
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, August 27, the 240th day of the year; 126 days remain in 2024. ⛳ On this day in 1995, Tiger Woods won the 1995 U.S. Amateur Championship at Newport Country Club. 🗳️ What’sUpNewp kicked off our 2024 live virtual video conversation series on Monday at noon when Hugo DeAscentis, one […]
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Tiverton Library Offers Adult Programs in September
Tech help, watercolor group, online learning, craft circle, and book walk & talk The Tiverton Public Library has announced a comprehensive list of programs for adults in September, with a focus on technology, education, and the arts. One-on-one tech help is available to everyone regardless of skill level. Tech help is available by calling 401-625-6796 […]
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Newport Mansions expands popular tour offerings
The Preservation Society of Newport County is extending two popular guided tours of its historic mansions, offering visitors more opportunities to explore the Gilded Age and behind-the-scenes spaces. Starting Sept. 3, the Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will be available every Tuesday and Friday through Sept. 27. The 3.75-hour tour takes guests through four Newport […]
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Italian Air Force jets to paint Newport skies in tricolor display
Italian Air Force jets will paint the skies over Newport with the colors of Italy’s flag today, commemorating the 500th anniversary of explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano’s landing in 1524. The Frecce Tricolori, the official aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force, will perform a historic flyover featuring nine jets trailing red, white and green smoke. […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, August 26
Good Morning! Today is Monday, August 26, the 239th day of the year; 127 days remain in 2024. 🗳️ What’sUpNewp kicks off our 2024 live virtual video conversation series today at noon when Hugo DeAscentis, one of the three candidates for Newport City Council First Ward, will join us for a one-on-one conversation. Read More […]
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What’s Up Interview: Michael Graham of the River Bend East Songwriters Festival coming to Pawtucket August 30-31
Looking for some free music to kick off the Labor Day Weekend? We’ve got you covered. The River Bend East Songwriters Festival returns to Slater Mill in Pawtucket from August 30-31, as part of the Pawtucket Arts Festival. Featured performers include Motif music award-winning singer-songwriter Allison Rose, Chris Monti, RI Music Hall of Famer Mark […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Sunday, August 25
Good Morning! Today is Sunday, August 25, the 238th day of the year; 128 days remain in 2024. We kick off this Sunday with a look at some of our most-read original stories from last week, August 18 – 24, 2024. Grab a cup of coffee and get caught up on the week’s news! Newport […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, August 24
Good Morning! Today is Saturday, August 24, the 237th day of the year; 129 days remain in 2024. 🐄 An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. WUN’s Ruthie Wood recently […]
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Fall Visitors Day at West Place Animal Sanctuary showcases new friends and old success stories
An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. Near the barn, in other pastures, across the grounds, and in separate enclosures, there are also three peacocks, four guinea fowl, […]
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‘Material Matters’ opens at the Jamestown Arts Center on Sept. 20
The Jamestown Arts Center presents Material Matters, a multimedia exhibition featuring four nationally recognized artists—Michael Cochran, Lloyd Martin, Suzan Shutan, and Jason Travers—who explore how cross-cultural narratives and materiality reshape meaning. Drawing inspiration from influences as diverse as ancient Buddhist architecture, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Bauhaus movement, the work in Material Matters challenges traditional abstractionism and invites […]
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Newport to host BlueTIDE 2024, a maritime technology in-water demo event
401 Tech Bridge, a non-profit organization in Middletown, RI, will present the signature BlueTIDE 2024 demonstration event on August 29, 2024. The event, a collaboration between 401 Tech Bridge, the U.S. Navy, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, will provide an opportunity for attendees to test and evaluate emerging maritime technologies. The demonstrations will include […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, August 23
Good Morning! Today is Friday, August 23, the 236th day of the year; 130 days remain in 2024. 🗓️ On this day in 2000, Newport’s Richard Hatch won the first season of Survivor. 🚢 The City by the Sea was treated to the unveiling of a new cruise ship, the U.S.-themed American Liberty, which graced Fort […]
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The Jane Pickens Theater closes out summer with iconic films – Dirty Dancing, Jaws, and Top Gun: Maverick
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is set to close the summer with iconic films. From the passionate romance of Dirty Dancing to the suspense of Jaws and the adrenaline-fueled action of Top Gun: Maverick, The JPT’s upcoming screenings offer something for every movie enthusiast. “Ending the summer with these beloved films is our way of celebrating […]
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Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner at Giusto will feature renowned winemaker on Sept. 20
Giusto, in collaboration with The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, will host a “Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner” at on Friday, September 20. Giusto will host winemaker Giovanni Rosso, a renowned producer of Barolo, Nebbiolo and Etna wines. This family style, multi-course Piedmont-inspired menu will be paired with six Giovanni Rosso wines and Giovanni […]
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Final NIMFEst concert of the season will feature performances by Hush Club and Contrafact
The last days of summer are upon us, so why not celebrate with a free outdoor concert in one of the most beautiful waterfront parks in Rhode Island? Alasdair MacKenzie, Chris Haley, and Liz Kantor formed Hush Club after finding each other in college. These days they are based in Somerville, MA, making lush, melodic, […]