Local organizations are gearing up for the fourth annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW). This year’s series of public events will run from April 22- 29. The program is in conjunction with worldwide Earth Day festivities held each year on April 22. Last month, representatives from Town committees, non-profits, schools, galleries, and local businesses attended […]
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Pop-up picnic businesses prove they have staying power
These three female-owned businesses are proving they’re much more than a pandemic trend.
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NPT HAUS diversifies Newport music scene with high-energy techno
Earlier this year, local cousins and house music enthusiasts Katie Marie Benisch-Egan (she/her) and Kelsey Morgan (she/her) launched NPT HAUS, an event production company focused on building an inclusive community grounded in a love of house and techno music. Their first dance parties at Bar and Board Bistro’s Leopard Lounge this winter were a smashing […]
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Island reps., Innovate Newport, to host Aquidneck Island Earth Week wrap-up party
Aquidneck Island Earth Week organizers, Representatives Lauren H. Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Deborah Ruggiero and Michelle E. McGaw, along with Innovate Newport, are hosting an event to celebrate the completion of the third annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week. The event is scheduled for May 6, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the office of Innovate Newport, 513 […]
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Applications open for Forum Lodge’s annual Anna M. Ripa Scholarships
Forum Lodge #391—Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America has applications for the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarships. The awards are presented annually to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors of Italian descent who will be graduating in June 2022 and will be attending college or university in the fall. In addition to having […]
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Tabasco is Newport’s hottest new charter boat
The hottest new charter boat in Newport Harbor is Tabasco, and you can be one of the first to book her for a small group charter starting May 14th. The saucy vessel — a Wasque (pronounced way-squee) powerboat that was built on Martha’s Vineyard in the ‘70s — is owned and operated by local Curtis […]
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The Newport Bachelorette Guide 2022
Fun nightlife, a thriving food scene, local vineyards, picturesque streets and stunning seaside sunsets all make Newport a destination that bachelorette parties flock to in droves. With travel experts predicting a major rebound this spring and summer, Newport’s hospitality industry is gearing up to welcome travelers of all kinds— including brides-to-be and their wedding parties […]
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Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus to meet virtually Sunday, marking the first anniversary of Act on Climate
Sunday is the first anniversary of the signing of Rhode Island’s landmark Act on Climate, and the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus, led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend, will mark the occasion with a discussion on decarbonizing buildings. The virtual event, titled “How can Rhode Island set a path for decarbonizing our buildings?,” […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 17 – 25
With more than two-dozen events and activities, this year’s Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW) has something for everyone. Starting on April 17th, the Island-wide celebration invites residents to connect with nature and take action for the environment. AIEW Director, Sara Poirier, says that over the last 6 months, partners have been collaborating on ideas for […]