It’s true, it’s true, the Crown has made it clear; spring weather must arrive this time each year! Of course, we are merely paraphrasing the first line of Lerner & Lowe’s most famous song from the 1960 Broadway musical “Camelot.” But we are hopeful, as was King Arthur in the original play, to wish for […]
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Martha Stewart to headline 23rd Annual Newport Flower Show
The 2018 Newport Flower Show will celebrate its 23rd year with a variety of special events, including appearances on Friday and Saturday by lifestyle maven Martha Stewart, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits, stunning garden displays, unique shopping opportunities, and more. The Show opens on Friday, June 22 and runs through Sunday, June 24, 2018. This year’s theme, Cottages: Smart & Small, will celebrate the […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: April 9 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, April 9 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Isle of Dogs at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, April 10 9 am – Seminar: “Security Transformation and Cyber Risk Management” at Pell Center 12 pm – Free Cone Day 2018 at Ben & Jerry’s 4:45 […]
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Newport Tour Guide & Greeters News #14: The daffodils are coming
Even though we had four inches of snow this past Monday, the crocuses keep growing up through the post-winter April mud. Thankfully, the snow melted as fast as it fell, so Tuesday was a grey rain day. Our flowers must be loving all this water! Meanwhile, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for the first daffodils […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: April 6 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend. Friday, April 6 1 pm – Greater Newport WORKS at CCRI Newport 4 pm – Seal Tours with Save The Bay 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Isle of Dogs at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Jammin for Jaime – Crowley Family Fundraiser at […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: April 2 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, April 2 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Death of Stalin at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Book Club “If Jane Should Want to be Sold” at Museum of Newport History Tuesday, April 3 4:45 pm & 7:30 […]
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Newport Historical Society to host The Pediment Group for a public scanning session of historic photographs
On Friday, April 13, 2018 from 3pm to 6pm, The Pediment Group will hold a scanning event at the Newport Historical Society Resource Center at 82 Touro Street, Newport, Rhode Island. Photos that the public bring in to be scanned will be considered for publication in the Providence Journal’s forthcoming publication “Rhode Island Memories: The Early […]
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Newport String Project to present ‘Musical Pioneers’ at Colony House
On April 12th at 7pm the Newport String Project presents “Musical Pioneers”, an evocative program featuring chamber works by trailblazing composers including Franz Joseph Haydn, Grazyna Bacewicz and George Walker, hosted by the Newport Historical Society on the second floor of the Colony House on Washington Square, Newport, RI. This event is only accessible by stairs. […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: March 30 – April 1
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this Easter weekend. Friday, March 30th 1 pm- Newport Seal Watch Tours with Save The Bay 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Death of Stalin at Jane Pickens Theater 8 pm – Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt with Newport Recreation at Toppa Field 8 pm – […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #13: A beautiful season to be in Newport
We’ve survived a most unusual and stormy winter, so can Spring finally and truly be far behind? YES! We’ve already spied the first crocuses and colorful yellow petals popping out of the frozen ground! It’s another reminder that Daffodil Days are coming soon to Newport (April 14-22). This is such a beautiful season to be […]
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Local organizations to host a series of events at Fort Adams ahead of Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
In preparation for the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in early May, Fort Adams Trust announced in a press release today that local Newport, RI entities are launching a series of events starting on April 8th with Countdown to Volvo Pep Rally which includes the Rhode Island Cup rugby match at 2 o’clock at Fort Adams State Park […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: March 26 – 31
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, March 26th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Death of Stalin at Jane Pickens Theater 7 pm – City of Newport Zoning Board of Review Meeting Tuesday, March 27th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Death of Stalin at […]
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Dates and highlights announced for 48th Annual Newport International Boat Show
Newport Exhibition Group announced today that its 48th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 13th through 16th, 2018 at the Newport Yachting Center located on Newport’s famed waterfront in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show in New England, the Newport […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #12: Historic preservation drives our economy
Yesterday morning (March 21), Donovan Rypkema, the lead author and Principal of PlaceEconomics, gave a keynote presentation in the Great Hall of The Breakers on his firm’s just-completed comprehensive study of the contributions of historic preservation to the state. The study, titled HISTORIC PRESERVATION: AN OVERLOOKED ECONOMIC DRIVER, provided many leaders of the state’s tourism […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: March 23 – 25
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. You might also like – Live music and entertainment this week: March 23 – 25 Friday, March 23rd 10 am – Myth, Memory, History and Heritage at Newport Historical Society 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Death of Stalin at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Penny […]
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Newport and Bristol Counties herald the arrival of spring
Despite tomorrow’s wintry weather forecast, buds are emerging on tree limbs, birds are singing and nearly a million daffodils are beginning to burst through the ground throughout Newport and Bristol counties, trumpeting spring’s triumphant return. Come discover the Classic Coast and these exciting activities: Bohemian Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement and Oscar Wilde’s Newport, opening at the Galleries at […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: March 19 – 24 (Updated)
Discover all that’s happening and to do in and around Newport this week, March 19th – 24th, 2018. Monday, March 19th 4:30 pm – Molly’s Game at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30 pm – The Post at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, March 20th 12:15 pm – First Day of Spring Egg-Balancing Observances at Equality Park 4 pm […]
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New exhibition to open at the Newport Mansions this weekend
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced that it will present Bohemian Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement and Oscar Wilde’s Newport, March 24 – November 4, 2018. The exhibition, on view in the second floor galleries at Rosecliff (1902), celebrates the ideas embodied by the artists, poets and thinkers popular during the Aesthetic Movement (1870-1890), an important […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: March 16 -18
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Friday, March 16th 12 pm to 4 pm – What’sUpNewp Radio live broadcast at Midtown Oyster Bar at Midtown Oyster Bar 3:30 pm – Celebrating Ireland In Story and Song at Middletown Public Library 4 pm to 8 pm – 3rd […]
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7 things to know about the 2018 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The 62nd Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 17th, 2018, here are some things to know about the big day. You Might Also Like – What’s happening at bars and restaurants before, during, and after the 2018 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 1 – Timing & […]
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Newport Tours Guide & Greeters News #11: Seeing Newport again for the first time
Whether you are a new guide, or you are a seasoned and experienced guide, I encourage you to start each day by looking around at our amazing City-by-the-Sea and try to view it with new eyes, fresh eyes. Try to imagine it again as if you were seeing it as a first-time visitor might see […]
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Rohina Malik to present ‘Unveiled: A One Woman Play’ at Salve Regina on March 19th
Award-winning writer and actress Rohina Malik will explore themes of racism, hate crime, love, Islam, culture, language and life when she presents her work, “Unveiled: A One Woman Play,” at Salve Regina on Monday, March 19. Malik’s performance, free and open to the public, will be presented at 7 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in the O’Hare […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: March 12 – 17
Discover all that’s happening and to do in and around Newport this week, March 12th – 17th, 2018. Check out Newport Storm Pint Nights this week, proceeds support the 62nd Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday! Monday, March 12th 1 pm – City of Newport City Council/School Committee Liaison Subcommittee 3:45 pm – The […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: March 9 – 11
Discover all that’s happening and to do in and around Newport this weekend! Of Note – Spring Newport Restaurant Week is now underway until March 11th. Newport Restaurant Week is the best time to check out restaurants in Newport and Bristol Counties with over 50 participating restaurants and fixed-price menus. Occurring every spring and fall, it’s your chance to enjoy […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: March 9 – 11
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. Friday, March 9th Buskers: Pat Cottrell at 9 pmCeltica: […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #10: Why Historic Preservation Matters
The driving force and later president of the Preservation Society of Newport County, Katherine Warren (1897-1976), loved to travel. It was through her many trips to France, as well as travels in Peru, Italy, Mexico, Egypt, China, and Japan, that influenced her about the value of historic preservation. She developed a singular vision to preserve […]
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Newport Spring Archaeology Report to be presented on March 15th
Following the announcement that an underground water-filled stone cistern-like structure was found on the site of the Historic Newport Town Spring (the former Coffey’s gas station), the Historic Newport Town Spring Leadership Committee, in collaboration with the Newport Historical Society, has arranged for an investigation of the structure and surrounding area to be conducted by […]
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History Space to present ‘Myth, Memory, History and Heritage’ at Colony House on March 23
On Friday, March 23, 2018, 10am-12pm at Newport’s Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI, History Space, a joint program of the Newport and Rhode Island Historical Societies presents “Myth, Memory, History and Heritage,” a panel of public historians. The panel will be moderated by Ruth Taylor, Executive Director of the Newport Historical Society, and will include: Jason Steinhauer, Director of […]
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What’s happening this week in and around Newport: March 5 – 10
Discover all that’s happening and to do in and around Newport this week, March 5th – 10th, 2018. Of Note – Spring Newport Restaurant Week is now underway until March 11th. Newport Restaurant Week is the best time to check out restaurants in Newport and Bristol Counties with over 50 participating restaurants and fixed-price menus. Occurring every spring and […]
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Mark your calendars: 18 must-do events in March
Here are the events and activities you can’t miss this March – chronologically, so you don’t miss a thing. See you out there, and don’t forget to show us what you’re doing via #whatsupnewp. FYI – Newport Irish Heritage Month: March 1st – 31st: A celebration of “All Things Irish,” including the 62nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day […]
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30+ things to do this weekend: March 2 – 4
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, March 2nd Newport Restaurant Week 2 pm – Oscar Shorts: Live Action at Jane Pickens Theater 4:45 pm – Call Me By Your Name at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – The 6th Annual JAC Lantern Parade at Jamestown Arts Center 7 pm – A Collection of Attitudes at […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #9: The pursuit of wow
I have always believed that we need to give every guest all we’ve got and deliver a “WOW! Experience” every time. We have the opportunity to transform every visitor to Newport into a lifelong ambassador for our city and its many attractions. Writer and international hospitality expert Micah Solomon explains it this way: “Creating a […]
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41st Annual Irish Heritage Month set to officially open on Sunday with Dancing at Forty Steps
The 41st annual Newport Irish Heritage Month kicks off on Sunday, March 4th, at 3:00 pm, with Dancing at the Forty Steps. In addition to dancing and live Irish music, the AOH Men choral group will provide some sing-a-long Irish songs. Weather permitting, of course. This event not only officially begins Irish Heritage Month […]
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25+ things to do, calendar of events for this week: Feb. 26 – Mar. 3
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. (scroll down for This Week in Newport Government) Monday, February 26th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Call Me By Your Name at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Last Skate of the Season! at Newport Skating Center Tuesday, February 27th 10:30 […]
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30+ things to do this weekend: Feb. 23 – 25
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, February 23rd Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Winter Festival Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Burger Bender 3 pm to 9 pm – Polar Pineapples at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina 3 pm to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 4 pm & […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Feb. 23 – 25
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. You Might Also Want To Check Out: 30+ things to […]
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Extensions Dance Company will present annual spring concert, ‘Here/Now’, March 1 – 3
Extensions Dance Company, Salve Regina University’s select group of dancers, will be presenting their annual spring concert, “Here/Now,” with public performances March 1-3 at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, with an additional matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. General admission tickets ($15 general admission, $10 military and […]
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Newport Symposium will present ‘Great Collectors’ with new weekend schedule and venue, April 26-29
The 26th annual Newport Symposium, Great Collectors: Taste, Passion & Patronage, will be held Thursday, April 26 to Sunday, April 29, 2018, debuting a new weekend schedule, new venue and, for the first time, a one-day registration option. The Newport Symposium, presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County, is New England’s preeminent convening of national and international […]
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KC & the Sunshine Band will perform at 21st Annual IYRS Summer Gala in July
Newport, RI – There will be quite a celebration in July on Lower Thames Street in Newport when KC & the Sunshine Band take the main stage at International Yacht Restoration School’s 21st Annual IYRS Summer Gala. “The Summer Gala is the biggest and most important fundraiser of the year for IYRS. As one of […]
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Historian and author Glenn Knoblock will discuss ‘Hidden Presence: God’s Little Acre and Beyond’ on March 8th
Evidence of the history of African Americans in New England from the 18th and 19th centuries is found in many historic burial grounds and cemeteries in the region, with the most significant and extensive of these sites being God’s Little Acre in Newport. On Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 5:30 pm, historian and author Glenn Knoblock will discuss […]
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Common Fence Music to host ‘Traditions Festival’ on March 10th
COMMON FENCE MUSIC has announced that it will present its first-ever TRADITIONS FESTIVAL, an evening of traditional music from New England to Ireland, on Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8pm. Doors will open at 7pm. The concert will take place at Common Fence Point Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI. Tickets to the show are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Tickets and […]
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25+ things to do in and around Newport this week: Feb 19. – 24
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, February 19th Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Winter Festival Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Burger Bender 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 2 pm & 7:30 pm – I Tonya at Jane Pickens Theater 4:45 […]
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Salve Regina set to host 13th French Film Festival from February 25th – March 8th
Six thought-provoking French films featuring a wide range of perennial concerns like love, aging, identity (national, racial and sexual) and survival in the aftermath of war and trauma, will be featured when Salve Regina University for the 13th year presents its French Film Festival on March 25-April 6. All films are open to the public and will […]
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40+ things to do this weekend (Feb. 15 – 18)
The 30th Annual Newport Winter Festival and 2nd Annual Newport Burger Bender Friday, February 16th Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Winter Festival Feb. 16 – 25 – Newport Burger Bender 12 pm & 1 pm – Newport Seal Tours 2 pm & 7:30 pm – I Tonya at Jane Pickens Theater 3 pm to 9 pm – Polar Pineapples at […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeter News – #7: Big Tourism Season Ahead
There’s a super big week ahead! A forecast of somewhat temperate weather in spite of the posted season, combined with the kick-off of the 30th annual Newport Winter Fest signals an inviting time for visitors and residents alike. Check out the following listings and previews of the busy season ahead for residents and visitors […]
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Rhode Island Waterfront Events adds four more shows to East Providence series
Rhode Island Waterfront Events and music promoter, Live Nation, announce that four more shows have been added to its 2018 Concert Series at Bold Point Park on the East Providence, Rhode Island waterfront. The eclectic mix of concerts are: THE HEAD AND THE HEART, Friday, June 8th Advance general admission ticket $45.50/Day of $51; FREE […]
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Polar Pineapples set to return to Goat Island for Newport Winter Festival
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will once again transform Pineapples on the Bay to Polar Pineapples during the Newport Winter Festival! Polar Pineapples will offer the opportunity for visitors to enjoy a signature infused cocktail or specialty hot drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available) while enjoying views of the bay, ice sculptures, and more. “We’re excited […]
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25 + things to do in and around Newport this week: Feb. 12 – 17
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, February 12th 8 am – Making of the Malasadas 1 pm – City of Newport City Council/School Committee Liaison Subcommittee 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – I Tonya at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – City of Newport – Energy and Environment Commission […]
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Common Fence Music will kick off its Winter/Spring 2018 season with shows featuring Latin artists
Continuing to celebrate their 25th year of presenting folk and world music concerts to Aquidneck Island and East Bay communities, COMMON FENCE MUSIC kicks off its Winter/Spring 2018 season with shows featuring Latin artists at both their Portsmouth and Warren, RI venues. On Friday, February 16, 2018 at 8pm, Boston-based Brazilian/American folk group SÓ SOL bring their vintage Tropicalia-meets-Americana sound to the CFM Warren Sessions […]
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15+ things to do in and around Newport this weekend: Feb. 9 – 11
Newport, RI – Discover all there is to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, February 9th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – I Tonya at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater Saturday, February 10th 9 am […]
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13th Annual Illuminated Garden set for February 22 – 24 at Ballard Park
The 13th Annual Illuminated Garden is scheduled to run on Thursday, February 22nd Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in Newport’s Ballard Park. The free event features thousands of lights displayed on the trees and unique features of Ballard Park’s three-acre quarry meadow. Each year Friends of Ballard Park (FBP) hosts monthly hikes, […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #6: Learn More, Make More
What a gold mine of riches we have here in Newport! The cultural institutions of our city are busy offering a season of stimulating lectures, workshops, exhibits, and presentations. Now – not two months from now – is the time to take advantage of these learning opportunities and further equip yourself with more fascinating stories […]
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February is most active month for seals in Narragansett Bay, Save The Bay is celebrating with seal themed activities and tours
Narragansett Bay’s favorite (and official) marine mammal is most active in February, and with the Newport Winter Festival later this month, Save The Bay is celebrating “Sensational Seals” with a host of seal themed activities. Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium will feature crafts, stories and a scavenger hunt highlighting the harbor seals’ unique […]
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14 romantic things to do in and around Newport on Valentine’s Day
Home to awe-inspiring natural landscapes, cozy nooks and crannies, and the Most Romantic Hotel in the United States, the City-by-the-Sea makes an excellent Valentine’s Day destination. As February 14th fast approaches, we’ve curated 14 romantic ideas to help you make Valentine’s Day plans in Newport, and if you’re still looking for a date in this day, […]
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Save the Date: Secret Garden Tour announces 2018 June tour dates
Join the Benefactors of the Arts for the June 2018 Secret Garden Tour “On the Point”. Take a self-guided walking tour through Newport, RI’s historic Point section June 15-17. The tours run daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and tickets are good for any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement […]
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Meet an 18th Century Doctor: Newport Historical Society to host a living history talk with Dr. Hunter
Newport is a city known for firsts. Between 1755-1756 the first anatomical and surgical lectures in the Colonies were presented by Dr. William Hunter at the Colony House. On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 5:30 pm, the Newport Historical Society will recreate aspects of Dr. Hunter’s talk when they host an 18th-century medical lecture. Dr. Hunter, […]
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Rhode Island Waterfront Events will kick off 2018 concert season in East Providence with PRIMUS and MASTODON
Rhode Island Waterfront Events and music promoter, Live Nation, announce the hard rock bands PRIMUS/MASTODON will kick-off the concert season at its Bold Point Park outdoor venue on the East Providence, Rhode Island waterfront this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th with the gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the music starting at 7:00 p.m. […]
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12+ events happening in February that you shouldn’t miss
Newport, RI – Discover the best events, activities, and things to do during February in and around Newport, RI (besides Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day). 1 – Preservation Society of Newport County’s Lectures – February 1, 8, 15, 22 February 1 – The Evolution of The Breakers Landscape Lecture Series: Amazing Groves: Landscape and Memory at Bristol’s […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #5: Cross-Selling Newport
Every day, throughout Newport, tour guides and others engaged in serving our visitors have multiple opportunities to cross-sell one or more other Newport properties, events, and attractions. The best time to suggest an additional Newport venue, mansion, restaurant, or activity is when you are in one-on-one personal contact with a guest. Cross-selling is a simple, […]
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20+ things to do in and around Newport this weekend: Feb. 2 – 4
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this Super Bowl weekend. Friday, February 2nd 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Phantom Thread at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater Saturday, February […]
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Newport’s Top Spots For Open Mic and Karaoke
How do you get that shy person in your group of friends to get up there and sing at the top of their lungs? Give them liquid courage, of course! Sure you might have to sacrifice yourself by getting up there and doing a duet with them, but who cares when alcohol, karaoke/open mic, and […]
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Newport Art Museum presents Ten Tiny Dances during Art After Dark
Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark, which recently received the 2017 Editor’s Pick Award for Best Artsy Social Event by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, is back on Thursday, February 8 from 5 – 9 pm. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Ten […]
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Blink Gallery announces Salon de Refusés Exhibition and Opening Reception
Blink Gallery, 478 Thames St., will host an opening reception for the Salon de Refusés exhibit on Friday, Feb. 2 from 7-9 p.m. The Salon de Refusés exhibit will consist of more than 20 artworks that were not selected for the 2018 Newport Annual Juried Members Show at the Newport Art Museum. Attendees are invited to view, […]
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25+ things to do this week: Jan. 29 – Feb. 3
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, January 29th 4 pm – Teens: Tech Take Apart at Newport Public Library 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Phantom Thread at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 6 pm – Beyond the Collections: […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: Jan. 29 – Feb. 3
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Monday, January 29th Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 pmFastnet Pub: […]
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20+ things to do this weekend in and around Newport: Jan. 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, January 26 2 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – Phantom Thread at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 7 pm – Newport Music Festival presents Sirena Huang and Robert Koenig. at Newport Art Museum 8 pm […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: Jan. 26 – 28
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. Friday, January 26th Buskers: Sean Reilly at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke […]
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Facebook Live Video: What’s Up at Newport Vineyards? Here’s what’s up
What’s up at Newport Vineyards? Ryan caught up with Cassandra Earle, Director of Sales & Marketing at Newport Vineyards, on Friday to find out. For a full calendar of events and for all the details that were discussed, visit www.newportvineyards.com.
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20+ things to do this week in and around Newport: Jan. 22 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, January 22 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Phantom Thread at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 7 pm – City of Newport Zoning Board of Review Meeting Tuesday, January 23 4:45 pm […]
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Preservation Society announces schedule and topics for ‘Winter Lecture’ series
Landscape and garden design, the great hurricane of 1938, the African American experience in 19th century Newport and even Winnie-the-Pooh are among the topics to be explored during The Preservation Society of Newport County’s winter lectures. Advance registration is required for all lectures, online at www.NewportMansions.org/Learn or by calling 401-847-1851. The Art Of Gardening At Chanticleer William Thomas,Executive […]
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Public invited to afternoon of writing and conversation with best-selling author Ann Hood
The public is invited to join Rhode Island native Ann Hood – the best-selling author of 14 novels, three memoirs and books for young adults – for an afternoon of conversation and writing from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Salve Regina University. The free event, which celebrates the launch of the Newport MFA at Salve – the […]
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Rhode Island Waterfront Events starts summer concert lineup announcements for Bold Point Park with ‘KIDZ BOP LIVE 2018’
East Providence, RI – Rhode Island Waterfront Events and music promoter, Live Nation, announce that KIDZ BOP, the #1 kids’ music brand in the country, will be bringing its “KIDZ BOP LIVE 2018” North American Tour to the Bold Point Park outdoor venue on the East Providence, Rhode Island waterfront on Friday, August 24th with […]
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20+ things to do this weekend: January 19 – 21
Here’s all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. Friday, January 19 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Phantom Thread at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm to 8 pm – Fireside Friday: Live music with David Alves at Newport Vineyards 5 pm to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 8 pm […]
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Newport live music and entertainment guide: January 19 – 21
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. Friday, January 19th Buskers: Live music at 9 pmCeltica: […]
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Newport Craft Beer Festival set to return for 7th edition; tickets now on sale
The Newport Craft Beer Festival, founded and co-sponsored by the Newport Storm Brewery and Pour Judgement Bar & Grille, returns for the seventh year! Save the dates for this two-day festival: Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th, 2017. New for 2018: They’re partnering with local cheese guru, Narragansett Creamery, to pair select beers with […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News – #3: Lots to do, lots to talk about
Newport’s Winter calendar is filling up. January is just the preview of the busy season ahead for both residents and visitors. Check out the interesting lectures and presentations coming up this week and the next. There is also much to share with our current visitors and guests about the many events during the upcoming 30th […]
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Registration for Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Camp open Feb. 1
Norman Bird Sanctuary continues the tradition of learning and being active outside in their 59th year of summer camp. Over the course of eight weeks, hundreds of campers enjoy a unique blend of fun-filled nature exploration, hands-on learning, animal encounters, games, and team building. Campers explore Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 325-acre outdoor classroom and learn in […]
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Exhibition on Screen: David Hockney at Royal Academy of Arts comes to Jane Pickens Theater
The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center has announced a special screening on Thursda, Jan. 28th at 1 p.m of Exhibition on Screen: David Hockney at Royal Academy of Arts. This is yet another exciting installment of the dozens of in-depth behind-the-scenes documentaries shown at The JPT known as “Exhibitions on Screen.” The focus of this […]
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Hotel Viking unveils event schedule for Newport Winter Festival
Ahead of the 30th Annual Newport Winter Festival, Hotel Viking has announced a full schedule of events for the 10-day event scheduled from February 16 – 22 – including a ‘Field and Forage’ event series with former Patriots player Matt Light and Chef Mike Robinson, the UK’s most prominent game chef. Schedule Newport Winter Festival events at Hotel […]
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What’s up for this week: January 15 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, January 15 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Shape Of Water at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, January 16 4 pm – Community Conversations Report Out at Rogers High School […]
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Live music and entertainment guide: January 15 – 20
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Monday, January 15th Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 pmFastnet Pub: […]
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Newport Mansions surpass one million admissions again
For the second consecutive year, The Preservation Society of Newport County gave more than one million tours of the Newport Mansions last year. From January 1 through December 31, 2017, the Preservation Society gave 1,017,586 tours of its 11 historic properties. In September and October, the Newport Mansions were the most visited museum in New […]
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Newport live music and entertainment guide: January 12 – 14
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. Friday, January 12th Buskers: Dogie & The Cowpie Poachers […]
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Newport Art Museum extends hours and free admission for youth under 18
The Newport Art Museum is adjusting admission fees and extending its hours effective January 1, 2018 in an effort to encourage visitors of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build a lifetime of museum enjoyment. All youth and children under age 18 are now invited to visit the Museum free of admission costs. A modest increase in adult […]
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Newport Art Museum to welcome new Winter Exhibitions at Opening Reception
The Newport Art Museum will welcome three new exhibitions to its galleries this Winter, including Domestic Affairs: Domesticity, Identity, and the Home, Lissa Rivera’s Beautiful Boy and the 2018 Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition. The official Opening Reception for all three shows will be held Friday, February 2 from 5-7pm. Museum members free, non-members $10 suggested donation, cash bar. Domestic Affairs: Domesticity, Identity, and the Home […]
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Newport Art Museum’s Second Saturday to celebrate Lunar New Year
The Newport Art Museum will welcome parents and children to the galleries for the popular monthly Second Saturday program on Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 am. Always enriching and inspiring, the Newport Art Museum’s monthly family program this month will honor Chinese New Year traditions with the talented youth performers of the Rhode Island Kung Fu & Lion Dance […]
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Newport Car Museum among ‘America’s 10 Best New Attractions for 2017’
Portsmouth, RI – USA Today has named Newport Car Museum to America’s 10 Best New Attractions for 2017. The national newspaper announced its 10 Best on January 5 after a public poll determined the winners. Newport Car Museum was the only nominee from New England on an original list of 20 attractions selected by a panel of travel experts. It also […]
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What’s up for this week: January 7 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this week. Sunday, January 7th 10 am – Motors & Mimosas at Audrain Automobile Museum 12 pm to 5 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Shape Of Water at Jane Pickens Theater Monday, January 8th 11 am – Summer Job Fair at Naval Station […]
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Newport live music and entertainment guide: January 7 – 13
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Sunday, January 7th Atlantic Resort (Middletown): The Mac Chrupcala Jazz […]
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Congregation Beth David to premiere “Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels,” a haven in Havana
Congregation Beth David will host the Rhode Island premiere of a powerful film that tells the story of Jewish immigrants who fled to Cuba to avoid the Holocaust. “Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels: A haven in Havana” will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth David, 102 Kingstown Road, Narragansett, RI 02882. […]
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25+ events in 2018 that you shouldn’t miss
Call them the “biggest”, “best”, “most popular”, “top” or whatever else you want – we think these are the events you shouldn’t miss in 2018! Start marking those calendars. (In chronological order) 1. 30th Annual Newport Winter Festival – February 16 – 25: Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, […]
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What’s up for this weekend in and around Newport: January 5 – 7
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new and things to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, January 5 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Shape Of Water at Jane Pickens Theater 2:30 pm – Innovate Newport Groundbreaking Ceremony (Postponed) 5 pm to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 7 pm – Newport Storm Pint […]
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Public invited to experiment in the Newport Art Museum Studios during Art After Dark
Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark, which recently received the 2017 Editor’s Pick Award for Best Artsy Social Event by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, is back on Thursday, January 11 from 5 – 9 pm. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, […]
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Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium gets cool with crazy fish in January
“Crazy Cool Fish” is this month’s theme at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium, where guests can learn about some of the more unique inhabitants of Narragansett Bay. An interactive story hour featuring “Flossie Flounder: A Tale of a Flat Fish” teaches visitors of all ages about different fish types. A “Can You Make […]
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Corvias sponsors 2018 Family Membership Days at Save The Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium
Save The Bay is pleased to announce Corvias as its 2018 Exploration Center and Aquarium Sponsor, underwriting the cost of admission for Save The Bay family members for the year. The interactive, hands-on marine science center, located at Easton’s Beach in Newport, is home to more than 40 species from Narragansett Bay and allows guests […]
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What’s up for 2017-2018 New Year’s Eve in Newport
New Year’s Eve is almost here and the What’sUpNewp crew is keeping you in the know of the very best events and parties happening in Newport, because we know you want (and deserve) to ring in 2018 in style! In alphabetical order. More events may be added as venues announce what’s happening. You Might Also Like – Newport […]
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What’s up for this weekend in and around Newport: December 29 – 31
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. Friday, December 29th 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant 8 pm – Live improv comedy […]
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What’s up for this week in and around Newport: December 26 – 30
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in Newport this week. Tuesday, December 26th 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open 11 am – 4 Faith Tour of 9 historic houses of worship 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater Christmas In Newport Schedule […]
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Newport live music and entertainment guide: December 26 – 30
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Tuesday, December 26th Jane Pickens Theater: 2 pm, 4:45 […]
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Save The Bay’s two-hour Seal Watch and Lighthouse Tours offered now until April 8 in Newport
Newport, RI – Save The Bay is now offering two-hour Seal Watch and Lighthouse Tours, combining the best of its iconic seal tours with a guided visit through one of Rhode Island’s most historic lighthouses. During the cruise, guests will get panoramic views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and enjoy an […]