A new experience is coming to the Newport Mansions, and it’s designed for people who want to enjoy the outdoors in some of the most beautiful settings in New England. The Preservation Society of Newport County’s new “Stroll the Gardens and Grounds” experience gives visitors the opportunity to picnic on the historic landscapes of The […]
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What’s Up in Newport County This Week: July 20 – 27
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. This story will be updated as we learn about additional events and meetings, check back for updates. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, July 20th Things To Do 6 pm – Wine & […]
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The Newport Show goes virtual July 24 – 30
Source: The Newport Show The Newport Show is exploring the limits of virtual antique shows! You are invited to join us for a beautiful and entertaining online event with 26 of the world’s best antiques, art, and exquisite object exhibitors. The Show will go live on July 24, 2020, and run through July 30, 2020. […]
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Common Fence Music to present The Accidentals on July 19th
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music will present the Accidentals in a free online concert on Sunday, July 19 at 7 PM. All tips go to the performers and a link will be provided at commonfencemusic.org at showtime. The Accidentals are a female fronted power trio that formed in Traverse City Michigan. Savannah Buist, Katie Larson and […]
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Westerly’s Virtu Art Festival to return in late August
Westerly’s Virtu Art Festival, among the largest art festivals in the region, has now been scheduled for late August, after being postponed earlier because of the coronavirus. Lisa Konicki, president of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event, said the festival will comply with all coronavirus related regulations and will be held […]
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What’s Happening in Newport County This Weekend | July 17 – 19
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, July 17 – 19, 2020. Friday, July 17 On This Day In Newport History: July 17, 1954 – First Newport Jazz Festival… Things To Do 5 pm – Gala at Home with Newport Art Museum5 pm – Introspection at The Kings Lens & […]
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Island Moving Company to host a virtual gala on August 21
Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s resident, professional, contemporary ballet company announced plans today for its annual Nuit Blanche benefit to be reimagined as a virtual gala garden party like no other! The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 21 at 7:00pm. The Gala will run approximately 45 minutes and be made available […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary to host Beach Bash Series at Third Beach
Middletown, RI – Norman Bird Sanctuary adds more to their calendar for Summer 2020, announcing the Beach Bash Series taking place every other Tuesday starting July 21 at Third Beach. The popular annual summer event has been reimagined as a series of smaller gatherings, offering the community four opportunities to spend an evening on the […]
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The Show Must Go On: Kingston Chamber Music Festival going virtual
For 32 years, the Kingston Chamber Music Festival has enjoyed continual success every summer on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island but as has happened to all large public musical events, the pandemic this year has delivered a sour note. However, as soon as it became apparent that the festival could not […]
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Newport Music Festival reignites 52nd season on July 30 with a virtual bicoastal celebration
On July 30, “A Bicoastal Celebration to Benefit the Newport Music Festival featuring ‘From Broadway to Hollywood—Live with Richard Glazier’” will commence the legendary Festival’s 52nd Season. The live-streamed event hosted by award-winning pianist, narrator, and documentary filmmaker Richard Glazier will feature friends of the Festival, including world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell; television, film and stage actress, singer, producer, and author Lorna […]
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Island Moving Company on the move again this summer
By Island Moving Company Island Moving Company (IMC), the uniquely accessible, contemporary ballet company and its professional school, The Newport Academy of Ballet begin a safe, gradual re-opening process, in accordance of the RI Department of Health & CDC guidelines, with the goal of offering new performance programing and expanded virtual content, with a phased approach […]
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What’s happening in Newport County this week: July 13 – 20
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week, July 13 – 20. We’re updating this list as we receive notice of events and meetings, check back often for updates. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com Monday, July 13 Things To Do 9 am […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame launches “Your Name in the Hall of Fame” fundraising campaign
By International Tennis Hall Of Fame The International Tennis Hall of Fame is inviting tennis fans around the globe to come together in support of the sport even while staying socially distant through a new fundraising campaign designed to commemorate this momentous pause in tennis history and support the non-profit organization’s programs to preserve, celebrate, […]
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What’s happening in Newport County this weekend: July 10-12
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, July 10 – 12. We’re updating this list as we receive notice of events and meetings, check back often for updates. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, July 10 Greenwich Odeum Reopening with Screenings […]
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Newport Folk Festival announces ‘Folk On Revival Weekend’ July 31 – Aug 2
By Grandstand Media on behalf of Newport Festival This year’s Newport Folk Festival – one of the oldest and longest-running music festivals in the world, will not happen in person. Since fans can’t be together at the Fort, Newport Folk is bringing the music to you with radio broadcasts from over 60 years of archived sets, webcast […]
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Building hours and services resume in a limited capacity at Tiverton and Union Public Libraries
Services have resumed in a limited capacity at the Tiverton and Union Public Libraries after a 3-month closure due to the COVID-19 crisis, Tiverton Library announced this week. Patrons may now browse in a limited area, use public computers, and request items from other libraries in the Ocean State Libraries consortium. All patrons must wear […]
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Newport Polo to host Vanderbilt Cup on July 11
The Newport International Polo Series will host the Vanderbilt Cup Presented by Vanderbilt International Properties on Saturday, July 11 at 5 pm, in a rivalry that dates back to the Gilded Age, pitting the Vanderbilts against the Astors in an action-packed 6-chukker ride off. Presented by Vanderbilt International Properties Ltd., a boutique real estate firm specializing in luxury homes, private club properties, and condominium […]
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Island Moving Company to host watch-party on July 10
Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s classically trained, uniquely accessible, contemporary ballet company presents its second monthly watch-party this Friday, July 10th, at 7:00pm on FaceBook Live. Future episodes are planned for the second Friday of each month at 7pm August 14th, September 11th and October 9th. The broadcast will be hosted by IMC’s Artistic Director […]
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Alliance Française of Newport to host Bastille Day celebration on July 14
The Alliance Française of Newport will host a celebration of Bastille Day at the Rochambeau Monument in King Park in Newport on July 14, 2020 at 10 AM. There will be a short ceremony at the Monument honoring Rochambeau’s contribution to the War of Independence, as well as the special relationship between France and the […]
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What’s happening in Newport County this week: July 6 – 13
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week, July 6 – 13. We’re updating this list as we receive notice of events and meetings, check back often for updates. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, July 6 Things To Do 9 am […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: July 3 – 5
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this Fourth of July Weekend in Newport County. Friday, July 3rd Today In History – July 3, 1969: Newport Jazz Fest Experiments With Rock Music Things To Do 7 am – Community Beach Yoga at 7 AM with Rev Shelley Dungan & TSC Staff11 […]
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Newport Polo to host Independence Cup on Saturday
The Independence Cup will return this Saturday, July 4 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, setting the stage for a friendly 6-chukker rivalry between political foes for the celebration of the birth of our nation’s independence in 1776. The polo matches are one of destination Newport’s unique traditions & renown attractions, dating back to the nation’s centennial summer of 1876 […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “John Lewis: Good Trouble”
John Lewis has some advice for you… “Get into trouble, good trouble,” he recommends. The 80-year-old Congressman and longtime Civil Rights advocate from Atlanta, GA is the subject of a new documentary, John Lewis: Good Trouble. The film opens in the virtual screening room of the Jane Pickens Theatre Friday July 3rd (Details here). The […]
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Greenwich Odeum Reopening with Screenings of JAWS Weekend of July 10th
EAST GREENWICH, RI —After being dark since March 13th due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greenwich Odeum will once again open its doors to the public on the weekend of July 10 with multiple limited capacity screenings of the classic summer blockbuster JAWS. In order to ensure the safety of patrons, volunteers, staff, artists and community, the […]
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Newport Gallery Night returns on July 9
With the Phase III reopening in RI, Newport Gallery Nighttoday announced that they will be hosting a larger July Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm featuring Beach Studios, Coastal Contemporary Gallery, DeBlois Gallery, and Jamestown Art Center. With the Newport summer kicking into high gear, it’s the […]