Fort Adams State Park rocked hard Sunday evening, October 1, when one of the greatest bands to ever emerge from Newport, RI woke up some old ghosts in the 200-year-old Fort. The sell-out show, a benefit for Fort Adams Trust, was strong from the get-go; the band played with vigor and purpose, knocking it out […]
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On This Day In Newport History: May 26, 1954 – USS Bennington explodes, more than 100 Killed
One of the worst ship disasters not involving enemy action took place off the coast of Newport on May 26th, 1954. USS Bennington, a 24 Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy, was cruising off Narragansett Bay when the fluid in one of her catapults leaked out and was detonated by […]
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Fire at the Fort postponed until Saturday, Nov. 12 due to forecast
Update from Fort Adams: Fire at the Fort has been POSTPONED to tomorrow 11/12 due to expected poor weather. We hope to see you all out here tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th from 5-8 PM. Gather around the fire pits with food and s’mores, listen to live music by The Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra, and view […]
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Craft Brew Races Newport returns to Fort Adams on July 16, will feature local and regional breweries
Beer and running event series, the Craft Brew Races, returns Fort Adams State Park in Newport on July 16th, 2022. A portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Races Newport will be donated to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. The event is […]
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Newport Folk & Jazz Festival teams with 11th Hour Racing on sustainability initiatives
11th Hour Racing today announced its new role as the Environmental Awareness Sponsor of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. “Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, for over 60 years, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have shown that music can positively impact the communities and lives it touches,” […]
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Boots On The Ground For Heroes returns to Fort Adams this weekend
The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial returns to Fort Adams State Park this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27th – 30th. The display, which includes more than 7,000 boots honoring post 9/11 fallen service members, will be open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and on Monday […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2022 lineup to be announced on March 24
Save The Date Newport Jazz Festival today announced that they will be announcing this year’s lineup and will be putting 3-Day general admission tickets and 3-Day student tickets on sale this Thursday, March 24 at 11 AM. The 2022 Newport Jazz Festival is scheduled for Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31 at Fort Adams […]
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Potter League to host 32nd Annual Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams
Potter League for Animals is hosting their 32nd annual Heart and Sole Walk for Animals on Sunday, October 24th at 10 am at Fort Adams State Park. Animal lovers and their four-legged friends will gather at Fort Adams for Rhode Island’s largest dog walk to raise funds and awareness to benefit the Potter League for Animals and the thousands […]
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Fort Adams Trust appoints new executive leadership and board members
The Fort Adams Trust today announced that it has appointed new executive leadership and new board members. Chris Zeeman, Senior Programmer, Foxwoods Resort Casino will take over as president of the trust replacing Eric Offenberg. Ryan Belmore, Owner, What’s Up Newp, will take over as vice president of the trust a position previously held by Zeeman. Newly elected […]
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2021 dates, details announced for Newport Folk and Newport Jazz
It’s getting even more official. This summer, Newport Folk and Newport Jazz will return to Fort Adams State Park. Newport Festivals Foundation, producers of the the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival announced some dates and details on Thursday. “Though Newport Folk and Newport Jazz won’t look exactly the same, we are thrilled to […]
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Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival planning to return this summer
Attention Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival fans, there’s hope, positive news, and/or reasons to be excited. Governor Dan McKee today announced during his weekly COVID-19 press briefing that he is working closely with organizers of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival on a plan that allows them to host safe events […]
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Six Picks: 2018 Newport Folk Edition
Well, it’s finally here! The Newport Folk Festival is the highlight of the summer for many music fans and WhatsUpNewp has more Festival coverage than anyone else! This week’s special edition “Six Picks” looks at six fascinating acts scheduled at the festival. Of course, this is not intended to be a comprehensive list – most […]
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PODCAST: Interview with Joe Dias, Executive Director of Fort Adams Trust
Joe Dias, Executive Director of Fort Adams Trust, joined Ryan Belmore, Owner/Editor of What’sUpNewp, on the Tuesday, January 12th edition of The Open Forum on 1540AM WADK Newport. The Fort Adams Trust announced the appointment of Joe Dias as Executive Director on November 3rd, 2015. Dias’ responsibilities at Fort Adams Trust include overseeing the general management […]
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Fort Adams Trust Spearheads Holiday Card Drive for Deployed Service Members
The Fort Adams Trust has announced that it has collected over 2,100 handmade holiday cards to be delivered to deployed service members. The fort Gift Shop coordinated with Newport and Middletown elementary and middle schools, local libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs to create the holiday cards for distribution to six countries on three continents […]
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Fort Adams Will Host Multiple Holiday Themed Activities and Events
The Fort Adams Trust located at 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI announces that the trust will be undertaking multiple holiday activities and events for deployed service members, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, as well as holding special children’s events. For deployed service members, the fort is coordinating with Newport and Middletown elementary […]
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Fort Adams Trust Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Fort Adams Trust, located at 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI announces the appointment of Joe Dias as Executive Director. Dias’ responsibilities will include overseeing the general management and operations of the fort, site rentals for public, private and fort produced events, wedding ceremonies and receptions, increasing visitation, as well as interfacing with […]
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Host Your Own Laser Tag Battle at Fort Adams This Fall
After successfully hosting Laser Tag Battles at Fort Adams during Fortress of Nightmares, Fort Adams Trust has announced that they will continue to host laser tag battles until November 22nd for private parties, corporate retreats and children’s birthday parties. Using innovative technology supplied by E-Combat, taggers can point and shoot a harmless laser at their opponent and […]
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Final day of Fortress Of Nightmares at Fort Adams is Here
Fortress of Nightmares returns to Fort Adams in October for its eighth season in a row. Fortress of Nightmares is a haunted attraction featuring Tunnels of Terror, Zombie Hunter Challenge (Laser Tag), the Haunted Officer’s Quarters Ghost Hunt (previously explored by the TAPS Team from the television show Ghost Hunters), a Killer Film Fest, a […]
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Fort Adams Will Host Laser Tag Battles in October
Photo by Morgan Macia/What’sUpNewp Fort Adams will be holding laser tag battles in the inner ditch area of the fort. Participants can wage their own battles against their opponents. Using innovative technology supplied by E-Combat, taggers can point and shoot a harmless laser at their opponent and have it register on the opponents head band […]
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Google Earth Took Most Recent Satellite Images Of Newport at The Perfect Time
Google took new satellite imagery of Newport for Google Earth during a historic moment in the The City By The Sea’s history, during the 2015 Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. Newport hosted the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover for the very first time from May 5 – 17th, 2015, the event was a great success and attracted […]