Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, February 7 – 9. Friday, February 7th Things To Do 9 am – Messy Play Date at Island Art Spot10 am – Community Zumba Class at MLK Center12:30 pm – North End Business Roundtable at Innovate Newport4 pm – Brick Alley Pub Re Open Friday FEB. 7 at 4pm4 […]
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The Final Countdown: Newport Burger Bender is almost here
Discover Newport, the official destination management organization for Newport and Bristol Counties, announced today a record-breaking 39 burgers have tossed their buns in the ring for the coveted “best burger” crown. Newport County’s most savory burger competition, the Newport Burger Bender, returns Feb. 14 to 23, 2020. Occurring in tandem with the Newport Winter Festival, the […]
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Music From Around The World: Students in grades 2 – 4 welcome to join Newport County Youth Chorus’ 6-week program
Source: Newport County Youth Chorus The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming singers in grades 2 through 4 to join our next six-week program called “Music From Around the World”. It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! Classes begin the week of March 2. Sign up […]
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What’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week: Feb. 3 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. While you’re here be sure to check our our new community calendar, what you’ll see there has been added by the What’s Up Newp Crew or added by a local event organizer, business, or reader. Check back often as the calendar is updated […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Camp celebrates 61 years of hands-on learning in nature
Norman Bird Sanctuary announced this morning that they are proud to announce the 61st anniversary of their summer camp with registration opening on Monday, February 3rd. Hundreds of campers will continue the tradition of nature exploration as they enjoy a unique blend of hiking, hands-on learning, animal encounters, games, and team building. Campers explore Norman […]
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Guide to #SelfCareSunday in Newport
Updated February 1, 2020. This article was published on May 5, 2019 and is updated on an ongoing basis. Need to unwind and rejuvenate after a long week? With new health and wellness destinations popping up all over town, it’s easy to treat yourself to a relaxing weekend in Newport. Just in time for #SelfCareSunday, […]
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Newport Historical Society: Historic Activities planned during Newport’s Winter Festival
Join the Newport Historical Society for History Walking Tours and Colonial Wedding Expo: A Newport Historical Society History Space Event during Newport’s annual Winter Festival. Riots and rebellion, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport’s role in the American Revolution. Tours cost $15 per person, $10 Newport Historical Society members, active duty and retired military with ID; $5 […]
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What’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend: Jan. 31 – Feb. 2
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this Super Bowl Weekend! Friday, January 31st Things To Do 10 am – Community Zumba Class at MLK Center1:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater3:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live-Action 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm – FUNDA FEST: A Celebration of Black Storytelling at Newport Art Museum7 […]
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Newport Historical Society: Elizabeth Sulock to direct programming at signature Boston Reenactment
Source: Newport Historical Society The Newport Historical Society History Space is working in collaboration with Revolutionary Spaces on the 250th anniversary reenactment and commemoration of the Boston Massacre. Elizabeth Sulock, Director of Public Programming at the Newport Historical Society, is directing the programming and coordinating the living historians for the event in partnership with staff at Revolutionary […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #109: 2020 Winter Lecture Series Begins
We love to learn in every season! Today, Thursday, January 30th, Jim Donohue, the Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture at the Preservation Society of Newport County, launches the 2020 Winter Lecture Series in Newport. Mr. Donohue will share the story of the landscape rehabilitation at The Breakers Mansion, ongoing over the past year. His […]
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What’s Up Newp to host Local News Discussion tonight at Firehouse Theater
What issues matter most to you in your neighborhood, in Newport, or on Aquidneck Island? We want to hear from you. Are you receiving the news and information you need about those issues? We want to hear from you. Are there issues or things happening out there that you don’t think are getting the attention […]
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Hamilton Gallery exhibition dives into personal loss suffered by artist Jodie Mim Goodnough
The following was written by Matt Boxler, Director of Media Relations at Salve Regina University. Providence-based artist Jodie Mim Goodnough’s autobiographical exhibition of photography and sculpture that explores her deep personal loss will be open to the public beginning on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, Lawrence Avenue, on the campus of Salve […]
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17 Ideas for Valentine’s Day Weekend in Newport
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 destination for Valentines. As February 14th weekend fast approaches, we’ve curated 16 ideas to help you make a plan. Whether you’re looking for a romantic candlelit dinner, a seaside stroll, live music, fun […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus to offer a new Middle School Ensemble class in Newport
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming singers to join a new Middle School Ensemble class for students in grades 5 – 8 with unchanged voices that will be offered in Newport this spring. It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! Sign up at www.newportsings.org/join. The […]
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What’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week: Jan. 27 – Feb. 3
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. While you’re here be sure to check our our new community calendar, what you’ll see there has been added by the What’s Up Newp Crew or added by a local event organizer, business, or reader. Check back often as the calendar is […]
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Newport Art Museum to welcome new winter exhibitions at opening reception
The Newport Art Museum announce today that they will welcome three new exhibitions to its galleries this winter: “The Newport Annual,” “paperwork: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection,” and “Somaflora: Recent work by Maggie Nowinski.” An Opening Reception celebrating all three shows will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5 – 7 […]
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What’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Friday, January 24th Blackstone Caterers hosting Rare Bourbon & Craft Beer Dinner on January 24th Things To Do Newport Wellness Week10 am – Community Zumba Class at MLK Center4:30 pm – Bombshell at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm – Rare Bourbon & Craft Beer Dinner at Blackstone Caterers7 pm […]
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Island Moving Company’s new Executive Director will be guest at upcoming Arts Around Fire
Newport’s Arts and Cultural Alliance’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues at Salvation Café on Wednesday, February 19th from 6-8pm at the Post & Beam room at 140 Broadway in Newport. The Alliance’s guest will be Peter Bramante, Island Moving Company’s new Executive Director. Coming from a career in dance and arts management at the Arts & Business Council and FirstWorks, Bramante […]
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Community Hoot: Common Fence Music announces open call for local music talent
COMMON FENCE MUSIC has announced an open call for local musical talent! Folk, roots and world music artists are invited to apply to participate in the non-profit’s first ever COMMUNITY HOOT, an exciting event shining a light on some of the best “undiscovered” artists in our community. Ten singer-songwriter, folk or world music acts will […]
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Rhode Island Independent Animated Shorts 2020 coming to Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announces Rhode Island Independent Animators (RIIA) shorts 2020 Film Screening. A collection of 10 animators who live and work in the state of Rhode Island. The group is comprised of Daniel Sousa, Mara Trachtenberg, Steven Subotnick, Emily London, Riley Thompson and Joel Orloff, Haley Morris, Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata, […]
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Don’t miss out on these Newport Wellness Week deals, events
If you haven’t taken advantage of Newport Wellness Week events and deals – hurry! With only a few days left of this annual event, time is running out to try out new places to workout, relax, meditate and pamper yourself. Grab a health-minded friend, browse the quick round-up of Wellness Week specials and find your […]
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What’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week: January 20-27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. Monday, January 20th Things To Do Newport Wellness Week8:30 am – School’s Out Art Camp at Island Art Spot9:30 am – Newport’s 1st Morning Dance Party at Stella Mare Wellness11:15 am – Community Wellness Gathering featuring Self-Care Healthcare at Stella Mare Wellness12 pm – Vegan 101 with Sprout & Lentil4:30 […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces winners of Art & Writing Contest
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced 18 student winners in the 2019 ALT Art & Writing Contest, held annually to promote the importance and value of a healthy environment. Students at Aquidneck Island schools were invited to enter artwork of their favorite local vista, or written work in prose or poetry form describing the same. “We had a […]