The Newport Art Museum will welcome six new exhibitions to its galleries this Summer, including Jason Evans’ Boys of Summer: A Season with the Newport Gulls, Peter Hussey’s Stops Along the Way, the New England Watercolor Society’s 2017 Juried Exhibition, Caleb Cole’s Forget Me Not, Henry Horenstein’s Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music, and Larry […]
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More Than 3,000 Will Run 5th Annual Newport 10 Miler on Sunday, June 4th
On Sunday morning, more than 3,000 runners will gather at Fort Adams for the 5th annual Newport 10 Miler. The event, which is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, has sold out every year since 2015, including this year. The Gray Matter Marketing team says they will have participants from 34 states and 11 countries at […]
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Save The Date: 15 Biggest, Can’t Miss Events In June
Here are the biggest events happening in June 2017 – expect some of the biggest crowds this month to gather at the following events. June 1st – Newport Car Museum Opens in Portsmouth – Newport Car Museum has announced they will officially open their doors for the first time in Portsmouth on June 1. A private […]
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Newport International Polo Series Will Open Up 26th Season Against Peru on Saturday
On Saturday, June 3rd at 5 pm, Peru will make its debut as the 33rd nation to compete against USA, on Opening Day of theNBC10 Newport International Polo Series XXVI, Presented by BMW. The 6-chukker exhibition polo match will feature USA vs. Peru for a duration of approximately 2 hours. The match will commence with the raising […]
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20+ Local Attractions Will Offer Free Admission For Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees, June 10 – 12
Newport County residents and hospitality industry employees are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 10 through Monday, June 12, 2017. A total of 14 attractions/organizations (more than 20 attractions when you count each Preservation Society of Newport County property) in Newport and Bristol Counties are participating. Visitors showing proof of residency […]
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22nd Annual Newport Flower Show Set to Take Place at Rosecliff from June 23 – 25
Newport Flower Show, themed Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres, will take place at Rosecliff from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, 2017. America’s premier summer flower show will transport guests’ imaginations to France, the place that has inspired generations of artists and gardeners. Newport Flower Show highlights include: Opening Night Party Presented by ALEX […]
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40+ Things To Do This Week In and Around Newport: May 29 – June 2
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI! You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: May 29 – June 2 Monday, May 29th 9 am & 10:30 am – Weekend at Gurney’s R/DE and REACH with B/SPOKE 10 am to 4 pm – Hourly Tours of Fort Adams […]
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Swiss Village Farm will host 2017 Annual Visitors Day on June 10th
Swiss Village Farm (SVF) will open their doors on Saturday, June 10th from 9 am to 3 pm to allow the public to tour their grounds and to learn about endangered breeds and cryo-preservation. The only day of the year that SVF is open to the public, visitors are invited to take self-guided tours through the historic […]
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Newport and Middletown Restaurants Ready to Compete in Great Chowder Cook Off on June 10th
Newport Waterfront Events’ 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park, will feature Newport’s The Revolving Door restaurant and Chef Joshua Berman competing in the event for the first time in the “Seafood” category while Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Famer, The Mooring […]
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Artillery Company of Newport is Now Offering Tours of Their Military Museum
Here’s your chance to tour the armory and military museum of the Artillery Company of Newport, the oldest military unit in the United States operating under its original charter. The Artillery Company of Newport, chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain, is today […]
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Newport Art Museum to host ‘Drinks with Designers’ on June 14th in partnership with DESIGNxRI
The Newport Art Museum has announced the fourth collaboration with DESIGNxRI highlighting the creative work of area designers with “Drinks with Designers”, on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at in the historic N. A. Griswold House. Drinks with Designers spotlights two industry professionals, from two different design disciplines, who present their work and share their inspiration. […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Memorial Day Weekend in Newport
Memorial Day weekend is here, can you believe it? Seems like yesterday, we were shoveling snow. Anyway, Newport is the place to kick-off off Summer of 2017! Here’s what’s up for the weekend ahead, enjoy it! You Might Also Like: Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Memorial Day Weekend in NewportSix Picks: The […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Memorial Day Weekend in Newport
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like: What’s Happening, New and To Do This Memorial Day Weekend in NewportSix Picks: The Best in Rhode Island Music, Performances This Week (May 25 – 31) Editor’s Note – […]
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Environment Council of RI will Host Annual Meeting in Newport
The Environment Council of RI will host their 2017 Annual Meeting on Monday, June 5th at Emmanuel Church in Newport. The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) is a coalition of over 60 Rhode Island organizations as well as individuals whose mission is to serve as an effective voice for developing and advocating policies and […]
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Designer Series Launches in Bristol with Fleet of Ted Hood Designs
The first Designer Series–a new type of boating rendezvous that gives boat owners, the marine industry, and the public a chance to celebrate the sport’s iconic designers–will launch in Bristol in late July. The three-day event will be headquartered at the Herreshoff Marine Museum, July 21-23. The event will celebrate the genius of Ted Hood […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week (May 22 – 26)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI! Monday, May 22 12 pm – Lunch & Learn Series: “Coping with Cancer” at Newport Hospital 4:15 pm & 7 pm – NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE & TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER at Jane Pickens Theater 7 pm – City Of Newport Zoning […]
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This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 22 – 26)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. Monday, May 22 4:15 pm & 7 pm – NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE & TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER at Jane Pickens Theater 7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element10 pm – The […]
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St. Mary’s Church “Festival of Pipes” Celebration Will Feature First Public Performance of its Refurbished 1,900-Pipe Organ
The glorious sound of St. Mary’s Church 1,900-pipe organ, the Casavant Op.2463, will be unveiled on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the “Festival of Pipes” celebration, beginning at 2 p.m. The occasion marks the premiere performance of the massive newly refurbished pipe organ for the public. The event includes a lecture-recital by Simone Couture, vice […]
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Newport Car Museum Will Officially Opens its Doors on June 1st
Newport Car Museum has announced they will officially open their doors for the first time in Portsmouth on June 1. A private collection of some 50 automobiles at the museum, which is located at 1847 West Main Road in Portsmouth, focuses on six decades of modern industrial automotive design and celebrates cars as works of […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 19 – 21)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –What’s Happening, New & To Do This Weekend: May 19 – 21 Editor’s Note – Those with links (underline/highlighted in blue) are our partners. Please consider supporting them and […]
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What’s Happening, New & To Do This Weekend: May 19 – 21
Salve Regina University’s graduation and the Newport Oyster Festival are just two of the 30+ things happening in and around Newport this weekend. Here’s what’s happening in and around the City this weekend, make the most of it! Friday, May 19th Weather Forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near […]
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Ballard Park to Host 7 Children’s Workshops This Summer
Friends of Ballard Park has announced that they will be offering weekly Children’s Workshops from July through August centered around the natural elements found in Ballard Park. Classes are an hour and a half. Participants will hike the trails, examine wildlife habitats and learn about the value of nature. Dates and topics are listed below: […]
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Edward King House Set to Host Annual Senior Week from May 19th to May 27th
May is upon us and it’s time to celebrate OLDER AMERICANS MONTH with the usual flare and exuberance that the community has grown accustomed to from the Edward King House. This year’s theme for Older American’s month is AGE OUT LOUD! The theme strives to give aging a new voice—one that reflects what today older […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week (May 15 – 19)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI! You Might Also Like – This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 15 – 19) Monday, May 15 10 am to 5 pm – Job Fair at Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 12 pm – Lunch & Learn Series: “Fatigue and Exercise” at […]
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This Weekend: 30+ Things To Do Including On The Verge, The Golden Bowl with James Ivory and Shipwrecked Into The Blue
Things are really starting to pick up in and around Newport, the season is here! Mother’s Day is this weekend (hopefully you remembered), Newport Oyster Festival and Salve graduation is next weekend, and then we roll right into Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what’s happening in and around the City this weekend, make the most of it! Friday, […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 12 – 14)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –This Weekend: 30+ Things To Do Including On The Verge, The Golden Bowl with James Ivory and Shipwrecked Into The Blue Editor’s Note – Those with links (underline/highlighted in […]
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Despite Inclement Weather, Free Tours of Fort Adams and The Eisenhower House Still Have A Strong Turnout
The Fort Adams Trust announces that over the weekend of May 6th – 7th over 250 visitors viewed the Eisenhower House and another 130 Newport County residents enjoyed the Free Tours of Fort Adams at the state park in Newport, RI. The Free Tours’ event is part of a three week promotion that the Fort […]
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What’s Happening This Week (May 8 – 12)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport, RI! You might also like – This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 8 – 12) Monday, May 8 12 pm – Lunch & Learn Series: “Mindful Practice, Yoga, Breathing” at Newport Hospital 4 pm & 7 pm – Their Finest at Jane […]
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This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 8 – 12)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. Monday, May 8 4 pm & 7 pm – Their Finest at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm – The Edwards Twins at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element9:30 pm […]
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Newport’s Waterfront Productions Announces Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Moe Concerts
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI, May 9, 2017 – Waterfront Productions LLC, based in Newport, and music promoter, Live Nation, have announced that progressive rockers moe. and jam band Railroad Earth will appear in concert on Thursday, August 24th with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. and popular blues group, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, will headline the […]
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What To Do With Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14th, and chances are that you’re scrambling around at the last minute looking to make those plans to celebrate your beautiful and amazing Mom! Here’s a look at where to dine and what to do with Mom; 1 – Spend Mother’s Day at Hotel Viking Treat your mother to […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Will Celebrate the Return of Spring at the 35th Annual Birds and Breakfast
Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomes the community to continue the beloved springtime tradition at the 35th Annual Birds & Breakfast on Sunday, May 21st. Featuring a gourmet spread prepared by The White Horse Tavern’s Executive Chef Rich Silvia, this is not your traditional May breakfast. Guests indulge on a carved steamship round of pork, salmon scrambled […]
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20+ Things To Do This Weekend (May 5 – 7)
Discover the best things to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, May 5th What’s Happening on Cinco de Mayo in Newport 3 pm & 8:35 pm – Their Finest at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – A Theater Happening in Washington Square 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 5 – 7)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –20+ Things To Do This Weekend (May 5 – 7) Friday, May 5 3 pm & 8:35 pm – Their Finest at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm to 9 pm – Tim […]
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What’s Happening on Cinco de Mayo in Newport
Cinco de Mayo is here and everyone is searching for the best local events to celebrate the day with a party and a margarita. This year Newport is hosting some fun ways for everyone to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, with beautiful waterfront venues, high-quality restaurants, outdoor celebrations, and unique experiences! History Lesson: Cinco de Mayo (or the fifth […]
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Newport Opera House Theater Will Celebrate the Past, Present & Future of Washington Square on Friday
On Friday, May 5th at 8:30 pm, the Newport Opera House Theater and Performing Arts Center will celebrate the history and future of Washington Square with a special event for the benefit of the public in Newport’s Washington Square. The event will feature music, remarks from City officials, representatives of the Opera House Theater and […]
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34th Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade Will Take Place on May 7th
The 2017 Aquidneck Island National Police Parade has announced that their 34th Annual Police Parade will be held on May 7, 2017, at 11:50 am. This year’s event will be honoring the 144 Officers that lost their lives in the line of duty in 2016, this year’s event will include over 100 marching units with spectator […]
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Arts and Cultural Alliance to Host ‘Arts Behind the Scenes’ at Audrain Automobile Museum
The Arts and Cultural Alliance (ACA) of Newport County presents an Arts Behind the Scenes event featuring the Audrain Automobile Museum, “Transitions”. The event is scheduled during the transition between themed shows. The discussion will include the Exhibition Statement, the War Board, the individual car exhibition storyboards, graphics development, and iPad stories. Also marketing/promotion, lighting […]
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Beach Season Kicks Off This Month Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has announced that beach season kicks off this month in Rhode Island, with reduced parking fees in effect at state facilities. Again this year, daily beach parking for residents will be $6.00 on weekdays and $7.00 on weekends and holidays. A season pass is $30.00 for residents. Beginning on […]
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20+ Things To Do This Week (May 1 – 5)
Discover what’s happening for events, meetings, live music and entertainment this week in and around Newport, RI. Monday, May 1st 7:30 pm – TED CINEMA EXPERIENCE: TED2017 OPENING EVENT at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, May 2nd 4 pm & 7 pm – The Lost City of Z at Jane Pickens Theater 5:30 pm – Dawn Euer, Campaign […]
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Newport Gallery Night Walking Tours Return for the 2017 Season
Newport Gallery Organization’s popular Newport Gallery Night Walking Tours return for their 17th season. The tours, which run from May through October, showcase some of the Newport Gallery Organization’s participating galleries and cultural institutions. Along with the walking tours, many of the galleries have new exhibitions and events for the month of May. DeBlois Gallery […]
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This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (May 1 -5)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. Monday, May 1 7 pm to 10 pm – The Groove Merchants at Fifth Element7:30 pm – TED CINEMA EXPERIENCE: TED2017 OPENING EVENT at Jane Pickens Theater9:30 pm – Trivia at Diego’s10 pm – The Ubiquitones at Fastnet Pub […]
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Great Chowder Cook Off to Feature Host of New Competitors
Newport Waterfront Events has announces that, in addition to past winners, a host of new competitors are ready to stir things up at its 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. For the third consecutive year, What’sUpNewp is a […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 28 – 30)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI during this last weekend of April! You Might Also Like – This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (April 28 – 30) Friday, April 28 4 pm & 7 pm – The Lost City of Z at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 pm – Arbor Day […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (April 28 – 30)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –25+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 28 – 30) Friday, April 28 4 pm & 7 pm – The Lost City of Z at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation Releases Spring Program Lineup
This year, Newport Restoration Foundation will offer public programming that focuses on the theme of nature, tying in with the 2017 special exhibition Nature Tamed in the Landscape, Gardens and Collections of Rough Point. This May and June, mark your calendars for special events including: NEW FOR 2017: EXPANDED SELF-GUIDED HOURS Saturdays, 3:00 – 5:00pm, […]
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Rhody Squash Invites Community to Join Them For ‘Derby Day’ Fundraiser at Newport Vineyards
Hold your horses…! Rhody Squash players, families and volunteers invite members of the community to the annual Rhody Squash fund-raiser, which will be a ‘Derby Day’ party and silent auction on Saturday, May 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Newport Vineyards. Tickets are only $45/each and include one complimentary drink and light fare. A silent auction, […]
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Newport’s Unique ‘Poetry of the Wild’ Installation Exhibition will Launch Publicly on May 6
Community members who created public installations featuring their art and poetry will be featured at numerous locations on Aquidneck Island as part of the city-wide “Poetry of the Wild” exhibition that will officially launch on May 6. This unique presentation of “poetry boxes” that serve as a catalyst for exploring our towns and cities will […]
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Child & Family and StyleWeek Northeast Announce Return of ‘Au Courant’ Benefit Event
Child & Family is pleased to announce that its signature benefit event, Au Courant, will return to the runway on Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm at historic Fort Adams in Newport. Proceeds will support programs that strengthen the fabric of families in Newport County and throughout Rhode Island, including the expansion of foster care […]
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Newport Starbucks to Become ‘Military Family Store’, Will Add Job Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses
Starbucks in Newport has been designated as a Military Family Store – looks to provide jobs to veterans and military spouses, while also serving as a communal hub for current and former service members. Starbucks announced on Tuesday that its store on Thames Street in Newport has become one of 37 locations around the country […]
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Rail Explorers to Host Newport County Days in May
Rail Explorers, an eco-tour company featuring pedal-powered rail bikes operating along Aquidneck Island’s historic rail lines, will offer a specially priced tour for Newport County residents on Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 17 from its depot in Portsmouth. “We are very pleased to offer this special opportunity for the residents of Newport County […]
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Annual 4 Bridges Ride to Be Held on September 17th, Registration Now Open
The fifth annual 4 Bridges Ride, sponsored by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Foundation will be held on Sunday, September 17th 2017. The 26 mile charity ride allows cyclists an opportunity to cross the Verrazzano, Pell, Sakonnet and Mt. Hope Bridges connecting the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. All net proceeds […]
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Replicas of Two of Christopher Columbus‘ Ships Are Coming to Newport This June
Replicas of Christoper Columbus’ The Niña and Pinta are coming to Newport this June. The Columbus Foundation is sailing the two vessels from Florida to Newport as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum’, for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel’. The replica ships started their journey in Perdido Key, Florida […]
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The Attwater Launches Summer Yoga Series for Guests and Public
Beginning on Thursday, June 1st, The Attwater a Lark Hotels boutique property in downtown Newport, will host a weekly outdoor yoga class for hotel guests and those staying at nearby sister property Gilded. Classes will run from Classes will run from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm on The Attwater’s sunny back deck or indoors in […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host Director James Ivory on May13th
The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center has announced that they will welcome American filmmaker James Ivory on May 13th for a screening of his 2000 film The Golden Bowl, followed by a conversation with Yale Senior Lecturer Ronald Gregg. The event will open with a pre-show cash bar reception at 3:30. The film will screen at […]
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What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week (April 24 – 28)
Discover what’s happening for events, meetings, live music and entertainment this week in and around Newport, RI. Monday, April 24 4 pm & 7 pm – The Lost City of Z at Jane Pickens Theater 7 pm – Marijuana Update: Lessons from Colorado at CCRI Newport Tuesday, April 25 1:30 pm – Healthy Imaginations: Free Art Classes at Dr. […]
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Dr. Michael Dirr, America’s Top Expert on Trees & Shrubs, Will Speak in Newport
The Newport Arboretum will host a special keynote lecture on April 25, 2017, at the Jane Pickens Theater, during Newport Arboretum Week. Dr. Michael Dirr’s lecture, “In Praise of Noble Trees,” will explore the benefits of those very special trees that are ‘immense in stature, spanning generations, architecturally elegant, inspiring and spiritual.’ He notes as […]
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40+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 21 – 23)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Friday, April 21 10 am – Trash Skimmers splash into Newport Harbor at Long Wharf 1 pm – Newport Daffodil Days Festival – Mother Nature’s Tunes ‘n Tales 1 pm – Newport Daffodil Days Festival – Charlie & the Bucket Truck Kids Event 2:30 […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings (April 21 – 23)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –40+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 21 – 23) Note: Those underlined, in blue and with links are our sponsors – they make what we do […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Present “Boys of Summer: A Season with the Newport Gulls”
The Newport Art Museum will present photographs by Jason Evans in “Boys of Summer: A Season with the Newport Gulls,” on view from May 7 through September 10, 2017. The exhibition will be located in the Museum’s Studio Gallery in the historic John N.A. Griswold House, at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI and will feature a collection of photographs taken […]
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22nd Annual Newport Flower Show Will Celebrate ‘Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres’
The 2017 Newport Flower Show, themed Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres, will celebrate its 22nd year with a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits, stunning garden displays, unique shopping opportunities, and more. Inspired by France, America’s premier summer flower show will transport guests’ imaginations to the place that […]
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Final Wave of 2017 Newport Jazz Festival Announced, Full Lineup Now Released
Continuing the tradition of celebrating music education and fulfilling a key mission of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. by showcasing outstanding student bands, George Wein and Christian McBride are pleased to announce the Fifth Wave of artists for the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which is set for August 4-6 at […]
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Fort Adams Trust Will Offer Newport County Residents Free Tours of Fort Adams and Eisenhower House
The Fort Adams Trust announces on Wednesday that it will be offering free tours of Fort Adams and the Eisenhower House to Newport County residents. The Eisenhower House is a special draw as it was previously only open for private events and has recently come under the management of the Trust. Tours will be Saturdays […]
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Pierre Cardin to Host Runway Show at Newport Mansions This Summer
Legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin will personally host a fashion runway show at The Breakers this June, providing a spectacular introduction to a new fashion exhibition highlighting his most iconic work that will be on display at Rosecliff, another iconic Newport Mansion, through the end of 2017. Pierre Cardin: 70 Years of Innovation, will open […]
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Things To Do This Week in Newport (April 17 – 21)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport. Monday, April 17 10 am – Touch a Truck with Newport Fire Department at Hotel Viking 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Spring Fling at the Chanler 7 pm – Earth Day Mini-Film Festival at Channing […]
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20+ Things To Do This Weekend: April 14 – 16
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this Easter weekend. You Might Also Like – 50+ Chances to Enjoy Live Music, Entertainment This Weekend in Newport (April 14 – 16) Friday, April 14 The Landing opens for the 2017 season 4 pm to 5 pm – Newport Seal Tour with Save […]
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50+ Chances to Enjoy Live Music, Entertainment This Weekend in Newport (April 14 – 16)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –20+ Things To Do This Weekend: April 14 – 16 Note: Those underlined, in blue and with links are our sponsors – they make what we do and this […]
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9 Ways to Participate in Newport’s 2017 Earth Day Celebration
Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program invites Newport area residents and friends to volunteer for one of the many cleanup events happening for Newport’s 2017 Earth Day celebration. The Clean City Program will be picking up items collected from the cleanup events listed below. Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is waiving disposal fees associated […]
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Antiques, Art and Exquisite Objects Will Take Center Stage at 2017 Newport Antiques Show
The Newport Antiques Show is a staple of Newport’s summer season and a mecca for collectors with its luxurious atmosphere and sophisticated style. When doors open this July, the Show will celebrate its 11th year with an updated program and new associated activities while visitors discover antiques, art, jewelry, vintage fine accessories and photographs in […]
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Newport Art Museum’s Summer Gala to Honor Acclaimed Arts Writers Dodie Kazanjian and Calvin Tomkins
On Saturday, July 1, 2017 the Newport Art Museum (NAM) will hold its annual summer gala, the Artists’ Ball. This black-tie optional masked ball will welcome cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, and other art world notables to the Museum’s largest fundraiser. Gala co-chairs Elizabeth Ann Kahane, Molly de Ramel, and […]
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Newport History Tours Announces 2017 Schedule
Newport History Tours, a partnership between the Newport Restoration Foundation and Newport Historical Society, announces the opening of the 2017 season with a new tour schedule. Visitors interested in the “City by the Sea,” can explore its history on foot with Newport History Tours’ personable guides. The 2017 schedule launches in April, with tours offered […]
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The Shadows are lluminated at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium in April
This month at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport, the vast, hidden world of the deep sea becomes a backyard of discovery. Visitors will learn about the types of fish that light the way with bioluminescence, as well as other adaptations these animals have to living in darkness. The aquarium, open from […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance Will Host “Arts Behind the Scenes” at Green Animals Topiary Garden
The Arts and Cultural Alliance (ACA) of Newport County will host “Arts Behind the Scenes” in cooperation with The Preservation Society of Newport County at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Guests will hear from the historic garden’s Chief Horticulturist and other staff about the […]
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What’s Happening, New & To Do This Week: April 10 – 14
Discover what’s happening for events, entertainment, meetings, movies and more this week in and around Newport! Monday, April 10 11:30 am – Free Knitting Classes at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Energy and Environment Commission Meeting at Newport Public Library […]
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‘Men Who Make A Difference’ Gala Will Take Place at Gurney’s on April 21, Live Auction Now Open
NEWPORT, R.I. and WARREN, R.I. (April 10, 2017): The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a non-profit domestic violence intervention and prevention services agency serving Newport and Bristol Counties, announces that its Men Who Make a Difference online auction is up and running now through April 19, 2017, at www.BiddingForGood.com. The silent auction is part of the […]
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Island Moving Company Will Visit Boston, Kansas City and New York During Spring Tour
Newport’s contemporary ballet company Island Moving Company has been invited to perform in several great American cities this spring, in addition to the Company’s annual performance at the Stanford White-designed Casino Theatre in Newport on May 13th. Tickets for most performances and more information about Island Moving Company can be found at www.islandmovingco.org. The Company […]
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Newport Art Museum Will Host Family Film Screenings and Workshops during April School Vacation
The Newport Art Museum will present two Film Screenings & Workshops with the Providence Children’s Film Festival this April. The two events will take place during April School Vacation and are a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to keep young ones artfully engaged during their break from school. These events mark the third time the Museum has […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend In Newport (April 7 – 9)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this weekend. You Might Also Like – Live Music & Entertainment Listings (April 7 – 9) Friday, April 7 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 4:30 pm – NCBR Wine & Whine at Sardellas on 4/7/17 5:30 pm – The […]
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Salve Regina Will Host 54th East Coast Shotokan Karate Championships This Weekend
About 150 athletes representing 30 different clubs will compete in the 54th Annual East Coast and Collegiate Shotokan Karate Championships this weekend at Salve Regina University, according to a news release from Salve Regina University. The two-day event on April 8-9, which is being organized by Salve students, will include competition in multiple divisions, including […]
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What’s Up For This Week: April 3 – 7
A look at what’s happening for events, activities, city meetings, entertainment and more this week in and around Newport. Monday, April 3 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – 2017 Alliance For A Livable Newport Annual meeting – Open to the Public at Salvation Cafe 6:30 pm – Planning […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: April 3 – 7
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Up For This Week: April 3 – 7 Monday, April 3 Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 p.m. Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10 pm to 1 am.Hotel Viking: Live music with Travis […]
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12 Can’t Miss Events Happening in Newport, April 2017
Discover the best events, activities, and things to do during April in and around Newport, RI. The Age of Consequences – newportFILM screening: April 4 Film screening at Casino Theater, followed by conversation with Dave Polatty (Associate Professor & Director of Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program at the U.S. Naval War College) & Sophie Robinson (The […]
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Rail Explorers Begins Operating on Aquidneck Island on April 8th
Rail Explorers, featuring pedal-powered rail bikes, will begin its Rhode Island operation with tours along ‘The Northern Ramble’ – a six mile exploration of the historic railroad between Portsmouth and the Sakonnet River on April 8. The Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division is presented by the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. What’sUpNewp was the first […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport: March 31 – April 2
Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport, RI during the first weekend of April! You Might Also Like – This Weekend: Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment Listings (March 31 – April 2) Friday, March 31 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Thompson Middle School PBIS FUNdraiser at LaForge […]
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This Weekend: Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment Listings (March 31 – April 2)
Here’s where to find live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –25+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport: March 31 – April 2 Friday, March 31st 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm to 9 pm – Live […]
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Mercy Center at Salve to host ‘Welcoming the Stranger: The Reality of Refugees in Rhode Island’
As the issues of immigration and refugees continue to be debated in the United States, the Mercy Center for Spiritual Life at Salve Regina is welcoming members of the university community to a program featuring three speakers who will share their personal stories about these issues. Shukuru Mugwa, Ahmed Aden Mohamud and Uma Chapagain will […]
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Princeton Art History Specialist will Present Public Lecture at Salve Regina University on April 4
Catherine Fernandez, art history specialist at Princeton University, will present a public lecture, “Collecting and Context: Medieval Church Treasuries,” on Tuesday, April 4 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Salve Regina University. Free and open to the public, the lecture will be presented in DiStefano Lecture Hall, located in Antone Academic Center on Lawrence Avenue. […]
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Newport’s 4th Annual Daffodil Days Festival Promises a Bloomin’ Good Time
With 681,750 bright yellow daffodils popping up throughout Newport, Daffodillion has announced its complete schedule for the 4th Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival, April 15-23 – one that is bigger and daffier than ever. “Daffodillion, Newport’s civic beautification campaign, is getting ever closer to its million daffodil goal thanks to all those who have planted […]
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This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (March 27 – 31)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. Monday Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 p.m.Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10 pm to 1 am.Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music with Yacht Club Rejects from 9 pm to 1 am. Tuesday Hotel Viking: Live music in the […]
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What’s Happening In Newport This Week (March 27 – 31)
Here’s what’s happening for events, meetings and things to do in and around Newport, RI this week. You Might Also Like – This Week: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (March 27 – 31) Monday, March 27 4:30 pm – The Sense OF An Ending at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 pm – Representative Carson will host Constituent […]
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20+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (March 24 – 26)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! You Might Also Like – This Weekend: Entertainment and Live Music Listings (March 24 – 26) Friday, March 24 4:30 pm – NCBR Wine & Whine at Malt on Broadway 4:30 pm – The Sense Of An Ending at Jane Pickens Theater 5 […]
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Newport Historical Society to present “Perspectives on the Germania Musical Society”
Described by some scholars as the “first professional orchestra” in the US, the Germania Musical Society toured nationally with the most celebrated virtuosi of the era and played a particularly vibrant role in the cultural landscape of Newport, where they resided each summer during their existence as a touring ensemble. On Thursday, April 6th, at […]
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Inaugural Newport Rhode Races kicks off Marathon Weekend in April
The inaugural Spring Newport Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, April 15th in Newport, Rhode Island at Easton’s Beach. Race weekend features a full and half Marathon as well as a 5k, all starting on Memorial Blvd in Newport. We are expecting to host runners from nearly all 50 states and 5 countries and […]
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12 Speakers Will Share Their ‘Growing Ideas’ at TEDxSalveReginaU event on March 25
A dozen community speakers with expertise on a variety of topics will serve as presenters during a TEDx event being held on the Salve Regina University campus on Saturday, March 25. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring […]
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Salve Regina University Set to Host 12th French Film Festival from March 26th to April 6th
Six thought-provoking films featuring subjects as wide-ranging as Versailles in the final days of the Ancien Regime, French colonial rule in the mid-20th century, life in contemporary Paris for immigrant schoolchildren and the trials and triumphs of a young medical student in a busy Parisian hospital will be featured when Salve Regina University presents its […]
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Fourth Annual Newport Night Run Hits Record Registration
With nearly 1,000 runners already registered, the 2017 Newport Night Run will be the largest race to date. Gray Matter Marketing and the Newport Public Education Foundation continue their annual partnership on the Newport Night Run, an after-hours 5K run/walk to benefit the Foundation. With a cap of 1,200 participants and 1,000 runners already registered, […]
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Rogers High School Robotics Team Will Host Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on April 2
The Rogers High School Robotics teams are holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd on April 2nd from 4-7pm to help fund their trip to the National Competition. Tickets are available in advance from the team members, or by calling the school department’s administration office, 847-2100, Ext.219. Tickets will also be […]
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20+ Things To Do This Week (March 20 – 24)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do during the remainder of this week in Newport! Monday, March 20th 1 pm – Newport Prevention Coalition at Newport Police Station 3:30 pm – The Sense Of An Ending at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, March 21st 10 am – Volvo Ocean Race Newport Announcement and Pep Rally at Belle Mer 5:30 pm […]
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25+ Things To Do This Weekend in Newport
Discover what’s happening, new and to do for events, activities and fun this weekend in Newport! Friday, March 17th 1 pm – Diabetes Info Classes for Diabetics, Family, Friends, & Caregivers! at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration presented by What’sUpNewp at Midtown Oyster Bar 4:30 pm & 7 pm – The […]
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AOH Pipes & Drums, Men’s Singers to Perform at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Midtown Oyster Bar
The 61st Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has come and gone and now it’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a more traditional way in Newport! Join What’sUpNewp on St. Patrick’s Day (Friday, March 17th) at Midtown Oyster Bar for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Stop by for some great food (like a […]