Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, July 19. Today’s newsletter is 1,132 words, approximately a 6-minute read. 🗳️ Some 15 candidates – 13 Democrats and two Republicans, have qualified to appear on the primary election ballot for the U.S. House District 1 seat. The Secretary of State’s office will hold a lottery for ballot placement today at 5 […]
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What’s Up Interview: Dan Blakeslee, playing Newport Folk Sunday, July 30
If you’re a Newport Folk Festival regular, you’ve probably seen Dan Blakeslee on your way in or your way out of Fort Adams State Park. The Festival favorite and former Rhode Island resident is returning this year, kicking off the festivities on Sunday, July 30 from the Fort Stage, making it the first main stage […]
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What’s Up in Newport Today: Tuesday, July 18
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, July 18. Today’s newsletter is 1,396 words, approximately a 7-minute read. Newport Mayor Xay joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 4:30 pm today (watch here). There’s a ton to catch up with the Mayor about, but what questions do you have for the Mayor? Please leave them […]
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Redwood Library to host a conversation with Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone
The Redwood Library & Athenæum announced today that Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone, will deliver the John J Slocum Memorial Lecture next month. Details follow: “Lessons in Leadership: A Conversation with Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone” Presentation and Reception Friday, August 11, 2023 | 6 pm […]
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Salve Regina will host an evening conversation with ‘Rising’ author Elizabeth Rush on Aug. 1
Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Elizabeth Rush will participate in a public conversation on the lawn of Ochre Court on Salve Regina University’s campus on Tuesday, August 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, those interested in attending are asked to RSVP and should bring a beach chair and/or blanket for sitting. In the event […]
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Wilbury Theatre Group presents FringePVD: Providence Fringe Festival running July 16-29
PROVIDENCE, RI – The schedule of events has been announced for the 10th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival® presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group July 16 – 29, 2023 in venues throughout the Valley neighborhood of Providence, including: WaterFire Arts Center, the Steel Yard, ALCO, Farm Fresh RI, Lost Valley Pizza + Revival Brewing, Binch […]
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Jaws Summer Party returns to The JPT on July 20 and July 21 with live music, live sharks, and more
What’s Up Newp and The JPT Film & Event Center will present our annual Jaws Summer parties on Thursday, July 20, and Friday, July 21. Sponsored by Narragansett Beer, who will be in-house with merch, swag, and beer tasting! Save The Bay will have a shark tank in the lobby full of juvenile chain-link cat sharks, shark jaws, egg cases, and more. Clean Ocean Access and Newport […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (July 14-16)
Another busy summer weekend on the local music scene is here! Check out our weekly column with a few favorites playing around town. Friday: One of the great soul singers of all time, Bettye LaVette, plays the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River Friday. Blues Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated singer Lavette has had […]
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Revolutions on Granite: Ukrainian skate documentary to screen at Jamestown Arts Center
Revolutions on Granite, a Ukraine skate documentary, screens at the Jamestown Arts Center on Wednesday, August 2, at 7 pm. A Q+A with filmmakers Peter Dayton Conopask and Brendan Gilliam will immediately follow the film. Revolutions on Granite explains the history of Ukrainian skateboarding and its parallels with the region’s eventful geopolitical turmoil of the last forty years. Highlighted is […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, July 14
Sign up for What’sUpNewp’s free daily newsletter and we’ll deliver this post straight to your inbox every morning around 7 am! Good Morning! Today is Friday, July 14. Today’s newsletter is 1,593 words, approximately an 8-minute read. 🗳️ With essential deadlines looming today and Saturday, twelve of the thirty-four candidates for the District 1 U.S. […]
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Sail Newport to host 40th Anniversary Summer Event on August 10
Sail Newport will host an event titled “Celebrate 40 Years of Community Sailing” on Thursday, August 10, from 6:00 pm to 10 pm at Sail Newport. The evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and dancing! Live music will be performed by “The Naticks.” The event will raise funds for Sail Newport’s current and future […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: July 13 – 16
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, July 13 – 16, 2023! Cruise Ships On the cruise ship schedule, the following cruise ships are scheduled to visit this month; July 13 – American Star via Fort Adams State Park July 19 – American Constitution via Fort Adams State Park […]
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Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium is slated to open in late Fall 2023
As those who traveled along America’s Cup Ave. this week may have noticed, the Gateway Transportation & Visitors Center has transformed by adding new signage affiliated with Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium. “We’re excited to share this progress with Newport residents and visitors,” said Topher Hamblett, Save The Bay’s interim executive director in a […]
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Lafayette Escadrille: Documentary with several local ties to be screened at The JPT on July 15
A new documentary with several local ties is being screened at The JPT Film & Event Center on Saturday, July 15. The Lafayette Escadrille tells the story of the American volunteers who flew and fought for France in World War 1, becoming the founding squadron of American combat aviation. On Saturday, July 15 at 6:30 […]
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Brew At The Zoo returns to Rogers Williams Park Zoo on August 26
Celebrate the 10th annual Brew at the Zoo on August 26 at 5 pm. Guests will tap into their wild side at this adults-only evening event, where they can sample over 170 beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from 80+ local, regional, and national brewers. Partygoers will enjoy live musical entertainment by The Niteflies, animal encounters, […]
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Umbrella Sky Newport at Brick Market to host ribbon-cutting ceremony with Providence Drum Troupe Saturday, July 22
Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market, the outdoor art installation that has taken social media by storm, announces its official ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for July 22, 2023, at 2 pm. This international art phenomenon, which has captivated audiences worldwide, will now enchant visitors in New England for the first time after its successful journey from […]
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Art&Newport, Newport Restoration Foundation present ‘GAMES, GAMBLERS & CARTOMANCERS: The New Cardsharps’
Art&Newport and the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the opening of a contemporary art exhibit at 46 Clarke Street, otherwise known as “The Vernon House.” The exhibition is titled “GAMES, GAMBLERS & CARTOMANCERS: The New Cardsharps” and features the work of seventeen artists who have revisited the storied art historical trope of […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, July 12
Sign up for our complimentary daily newsletter, and we’ll deliver this story to your inbox daily. It’s free! 7.12.2023 | Words: 1,296 | Reading Time: About 6-minutes The Mayor and Newport City Council invite the public to join them at a reception today from 4:30-5:30 pm at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting […]
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Alliance Française de Newport to hold Rochambeau Celebration on July 15
The Alliance Française de Newport (AFN) will be holding a Rochambeau Celebration on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rochambeau Monument in King Park on Wellington Ave. in Newport. The event will be held to commemorate the landing of French troops under the command of Comte de Rochambeau and to honor a […]
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Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present The Suitcase Junket July 21 in Middletown
One of last Summer’s favorites is back! Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary will present the award-winning singer/songwriter The Suitcase Junket at The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown on Friday, July 21st at 7 PM. General Admission tickets are $35 and available through EventBrite and via Newport Live or Norman Bird Sanctuary websites. Celebrate summer […]
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City of Newport: Public invited to greet Japanese delegation
The Mayor and Newport City Council are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Wednesday, July 12th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Shimoda, Japan. Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in. Newport’s connection to Shimoda […]
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What’s Up Interview: Comedian Kelly MacFarland, playing ‘Mother of a Comedy Show’ at Jane Pickens on July 14
Riddle: What do you get when you put three veteran female comics together in a room? Answer: A “Mother of a Comedy Show,” a fun-filled evening of laughs coming to the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport on Friday, July 14. Click here for tickets. We spoke to Boston-based comedian Kelly MacFarland recently and got the […]
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Cult classics returning to the big screen at The JPT
The JPT Film & Event Center, with sponsorship from What’sUpNewp, is bringing some cult classics back to the big screen in July, August, and September. Each classic film will be paired with a live musical performance, and some include tastings and giveaways! More information about each event can be found below; July 18 – Clueless […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (July 7-9)
Summer weekends are made for rock and roll. Check out a pair of cool festivals and more live music favorites this weekend in our weekly column, “Six Picks Music.” All Weekend: The Levitate Music and Arts Festival on the fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA is celebrating its 10th anniversary with all kinds of jams this weekend, […]
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New ‘Private Adirondack Experience’ launches on The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
Update: On July 10, a spokesperson provided the following update regarding their reservation policy; “The team made some slight adjustments to the offering over the weekend. Effective immediately the cover charge is now $25 per person, 7 days a week, plus sales tax and 20% gratuity. There is also a minimum booking requirement of 6 guests. […]