Rhode Island historian and author Robert A. Geake is set to deliver a virtual lecture celebrating Black History Month on Wednesday, February 22. The lecture, hosted by the Redwood Library […]
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Nantucket to celebrate Spring with 47th Annual Daffodil Festival
Get ready to celebrate spring with the 47th Nantucket Daffodil Festival, presented by Cape Air, from April 27 to April 30, 2023. This popular island event celebrates the over 3 […]
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Artist & Researcher to reveal the inspiration behind ‘Six of the First’ sculpture in Jamestown
Artwork told a powerful story in Jamestown in 2022. The sculpture “Six of the First,” installed at East Ferry during the Outdoor Arts Biennial (July-October), paid tribute to some of […]
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Newport Car Museum will celebrate Valentine’s Day with MGA Twin Cam debut
The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth is set to unveil a 1958 MGA Twin Cam Roadster on Valentine’s Day. To celebrate the occasion, loved ones will receive free admission with […]
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Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin coming to The JPT on Sept. 23
Spectacle Live will present Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin at The JPT on Saturday, September 23, at 8 pm. From top-40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and […]
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Carbon Leaf coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Carbon Leaf at Jane Pickens Theater (The JPT) on Friday, May 5th, at 8 pm. Carbon Leaf, founded at Randolph-Macon College in […]
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Newport Classical to continue Chamber Series with five concerts
Newport Classical this week announced its ongoing Chamber Series will feature five concerts between February and June 2023 at the organization’s home venue, the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church, located at 42 […]
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Newport Vineyards is grape stomping for Nikopol, Ukraine
Newport Vineyards today announced that they are hosting two ways to support the community of Nikopol, Ukraine. First, raffle tickets can be purchased on Newport Vineyards’ website for the chance […]
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Roomful of Blues to perform at Greenwich Odeum on March 10
Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, house-rocking blues band, will perform live at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich at 8 pm on Friday, March 10, 2023. The Rhode Island-based group has […]
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How to better experience an Art Museum
Dead winter. Even when it’s not snowing or gray and rainy, it’s still cold. Perfect art museum weather. Maybe you think you don’t like art museums. Maybe you feel like […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Feb 3-5)
“Six Picks Music” is our weekly column highlighting some of the best in local music. This weekend, it’s about fusing the elements that make great music with shows from Westerly […]
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Newport Burger Bender returns Feb. 17. – 26
Bring your enthusiasm and inner food critic – the 6th Annual Newport Burger Bender Contest returns this month. Dozens of chefs across Newport and Bristol counties will prepare delicious burgers, […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (Feb. 3-5)
According to forecasters, it’s gonna be a chilly weekend, but don’t fret, “the sun will come out tomorrow,” especially at the Providence Performing Arts Center where the classic musical Annie […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: Feb. 3 – 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend! Weather Friday, February 3 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Saturday, February 4 Things […]
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What’s Up Interview: RI’s The Benji’s to release new album ‘Kitty Pills’ on February 14
A band that’s been percolating on the local scene over the past several years is especially excited to be releasing their new EP later this month. The Benji’s, who first […]
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Tickets for the 2023 Newport Folk Festival go on sale on Feb. 1
Tickets for the 2023 Newport Folk Festival, which will return to Fort Adams State Park on July 28-30, will go on sale beginning Wednesday, February 1 at 1 pm via DICE. Full ticket pricing is listed […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week! Weather Monday, January 30 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Tuesday, January 31 Things […]
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What’s Up Interview: Meet Chris Swan, playing Daddy Warbucks in PPAC’s ‘Annie’
You could call Chris Swan a road warrior. Since 2014, he’s been traveling the road in one Broadway production or another. “The first was ‘A Christmas Story,’ where I played […]
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Next Touro Synagogue Foundation talk explores portraits of Jews from 17th & 18th century Amsterdam
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the third program of its Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series, featuring Dr. Samantha Baskind, a professor of art history. Dr. Baskind’s talk, titled, “Picturing Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews […]
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Gallery Sitka to host ‘Women’s Caucus for Arts’ group show
Newport’s Gallery Sitka welcomes the Women’s Caucus for Arts’ (WCA) Central Massachusetts chapter for a group show, opening with a reception on Saturday, February 18, 2-4 pm. Many of the […]
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Theater Preview: ‘The Oldest Profession’ opening at Burbage Theater Company
Anne Scurria is trying something new. Now in her 44th year acting at Trinity Rep, Scurria is directing her first play. As Scurria tells it, she was sitting at a […]
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RI Music Hall of Fame members RIZZZ playing The Met Sunday, Feb. 5
Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductees Rizzz are reuniting for a rare show Sunday, February 5 at The Met in Pawtucket. The show will feature original members Dave Tanury […]
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A look at what’s on tap for library programs at the Tiverton Public Library in February
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy at the Tiverton Public Library in February 2023. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to […]
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Registration now open for the 2023 Behan Bros Newport Night Run
Newport’s local-favorite nighttime 5K returns on April 1st! Registration is now open for the eighth annual Behan Bros Newport Night Run, benefiting the Newport Public Education Foundation and produced by […]
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Pedal-Powered Adventure: Rail Explorers will open for its 2023 Season in Portsmouth on April 30
Rail Explorers, the pedal-powered railbike tour company, is set to begin its 2023 season in Portsmouth on Saturday, April 30th. The Rhode Island Division of Rail Explorers, presented by the […]