Portsmouth, RI – The Davitt Classic replaces USA vs. Argentina this Saturday, June 20 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, to the pleasure of a loyal and significantly reduced audience of spectators that will witness the only live sporting event in the Northeast since the pandemic lockdown. The players are primed, the field is in mint condition and the […]
Things To Do
Posted inThings To Do
Common Fence Music to present The Pidemont Bluz in a free online concert
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music will present a free online concert on Sunday, July 5 at 7 pm. A link to the concert will be available at commonfencemusic.org at showtime. The Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo will perform. The concert will be available at commonfencemusic.org. Valerie and Ben Turner are a husband and wife duo and ambassadors of […]
Posted inThings To Do
St. John’s announces return of Quarter Till Organ Recitals
The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St., this week announced the return of their Quarter Till Organ Recitals. Quarter Till organ recitals are 15-20 minutes and feature Bach and other composers, with live video feed projected onto a screen showing the organist and a close-up view of the organ’s inner […]
Posted inThings To Do
Touro Synagogue to reopen its grounds for tours
Touro Synagogue Foundation this week announced the reopening of the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, following its closure in March. The modified 2020 Season tour schedule includes public access to the grounds and outdoor history presentations by Touro Synagogue guides. The synagogue building itself, as well as the Loeb Visitors Center, will […]
Posted inThings To Do
Newport Historical Society to host a civic conversation on protest in America
Join the Newport Historical Society for a Civic Conversation on Thursday, July 9. 2020 from 5-6:30 pm virtually on Zoom. This fourth Civic Conversation will build on past discussions about “Americanness,” Crisis, and Liberty and will focus on the question “How American is Protest, and How Much Protest is American?” These gatherings are meant to […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up in Newport County this week: June 15 – 22
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. This list will continue to be updated as we are made aware of additional meetings or events. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, June 15th Video & Updates: Governor Raimondo, RIDOH provide COVID-19 update | June […]
Posted inThings To Do
Fort Adams Trust seeks volunteers to assist in ‘holding down the fort’
by Sandy Kristiansson, Fort Adams Trust Board Member The Fort Adams Trust is seeking volunteers to assist with keeping Historic Fort Adams open to the public for tours. Currently the Fort Adams Trust is offering daily self-guided tours, 10am-3pm, and continues to partner with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to expand guided tours […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: June 12 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th. Friday, June 12 Music Streaming Online This Weekend (June 12-14) – Rhiannon Giddens, GA-20, Tish AdamsVideo & Updates: Governor Raimondo’s briefing on COVID-19 | June 12 Things To Do 5 pm – A Bottle Wine. A […]
Posted inThings To Do
Tiverton Farmers Market opens June 16th at Sandywoods Center for the Arts
A Farmers Market has sprouted up in the cozy town of Tiverton at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, in response to customers looking to boost their menus with local foods while also supporting regional businesses. The Tiverton Farmers Market offers easy and safe access to fresh and local produce, agriculture, and seafood on Tuesdays, from […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Things To Do
Bowen’s Wharf cancels annual Newport Chowder & Oyster Festival and Seafood Festival
Bowen’s Wharf today announced that they have cancelled the 5th Annual Newport Oyster Festival and the 30th Annual Seafood Festival, due to COVID-19. “Bowen’s Wharf regrets to announce that both the 5th Annual 2020 Newport Oyster Festival as well as our 30th Annual Seafood Festival has been canceled. Although we are saddened on this year’s […]
Posted inThings To Do
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival still scheduled for September 17-20
The 2020 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is on track for September 17-20, the Preservation Society of Newport County announced today. Given the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on large gatherings and events, festival-goers can expect a new and innovative kind of experience this year. “With so many events in Newport canceled this […]
Posted inColumns, Things To Do
Two Newport Mansions reopen successfully, Newport Historical Society begins walking tours, more openings expected
Newport’s largest Gilded Age mansion, The Breakers, and the elegant Bellevue Avenue French-style chateau, The Elms, successfully re-opened last week after more than two months being closed. Numerous changes were implemented in order to ensure safety for both guests and staff members. These included social distancing, limited capacity, reservations, and online-only ticket sales. Both mansions […]
Posted inThings To Do
Video Game Remedy opens on West Main Road
Alex Daglis is finally having his dream come to fruition with the opening of Video Game Remedy at 999 West Main Road in Middletown. Daglis, is the owner of Video Game Remedy, he was born and raised in Portsmouth and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 2006. Video Game Remedy opened on Tuesday, June 9th […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up This Week In Newport County: June 9 – 15
Tuesday, June 9 Things To Do 4 pm – Finding Your Superpower in Nature: A Self-Leadership Workshop JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room Chasing The Present: Beyond Anxiety, Beyond Thoughts, Freedom Is PossibleDiana Kennedy: Nothing FancyMilitary WivesThe Painter & The ThiefLucky GrandmaShirleyOne Ocean Film Tour newportFILM Screening Room On The Record Local Government 4:30 […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Things To Do
Jamestown Art Center announces reopening of gallery
By Jamestown Arts Center The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announces gallery reopening Friday, June 12th. After closing its galleries in mid March due to COVID-19, the JAC is happy to announce that they can invite visitors back into their expansive gallery space to view the A Mythic Pause exhibition in person once again. Exhibition dates […]
Posted inThings To Do
Newport Historical Society begins to reopen
The Newport Historical Society today announced the return of its walking tour program, Newport History Tours (NHT), in a new format that follows RI’s social distancing guidelines. While the Newport Historical Society offers small group tours for a better experience, the June walking tours will be especially intimate. Beginning June 12, 2020 and running on […]
Posted inBusiness, Things To Do
Newport Car Museum reopens on Monday
The Newport Car Museum will reopen on Monday, June 8 and resume regular hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Museum will follow CDC guidelines for the state of Rhode Island; additionally, it has put in place operational procedures and protocols to further protect the health and safety of visitors. The Newport Car […]
Posted inSports, Things To Do
Newport Polo gets state ok – to open on schedule
This story was originally published at 7:02 pm on June 5th, it has been updated. The ponies will be running at Glen Farm this summer, beginning today when a scaled down version of Newport Polo opens, with significant modifications that convinced the governor and various state agencies to give the popular attraction a last-minute reprieve. […]
Posted inThings To Do
Newport Secret Garden Tour postpones both 2020 tours to 2021
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID 19, the Benefactors of the Arts has concluded after many meetings and discussions that it cannot run either of the garden tours this year in a manner that would adequately protect the health and safety of tour attendees, volunteers, gardeners and the surrounding community. Therefore, they are […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, Things To Do
The Wayfinder Hotel, Nomi Park open
In case you missed it, Newport added a new hotel and restaurant this past weekend. The Wayfinder Hotel, located at 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, officially opened this past weekend after several months of renovations and upgrades. More than a hotel, The Wayfinder considers itself “a property conceptualized and inspired by Newport’s vibrant local community”. The Wayfinder […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up This Week In Newport County: June 2 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. This list will be updated as more events and meeting are announced, check back often. Know of something that we missed? Let us know at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Tuesday, June 2nd COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 2: Daily Press Briefing & updatesNewport City […]
Posted inThings To Do
Less than a week before its first scheduled match and still no word from polo about its season
With just a few days before what is supposed to be its opening match of the season, against a team from Switzerland, there has been no word from Newport Polo whether that match or any other this season will be played. Governor Gina Raimondo had canceled events that attract large crowds, but Polo has fought […]
Posted inCity & Government, News, Things To Do
Easton’s Beach set to open for the season June 4th
The City of Newport today announced plans for a limited reopening of Easton’s Beach beginning Thursday, June 4th. Beachgoers are advised by the City that the beach lot will be open and lifeguards will be on staff daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Restrooms will also be open, though the City’s reserved bathhouses will […]
Posted inBusiness, Things To Do
Jamestown Newport Ferry season opens on June 6th
Conanicut Marine Services, Inc., operator of the Jamestown Newport Ferry service, announced today that it will resume ferry and cruise operations on June 6, with reduced capacity to allow for comfortable social distancing for its riders. The daily unreserved Hop-On Hop-Off service between Jamestown and Newport is scheduled to run through to October 12, 2020. […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Things To Do
PPAC Announces Updated Schedule for 2020/2021 Season
Providence, RI – Today, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), unveiled a new performance schedule for PPAC’s upcoming 2020/2021 Broadway Season. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of PPAC’s audiences and staff eclipse everything else – nothing is more important to us. So, in addition […]