The chilly weather didn’t keep hundreds from getting out to enjoy the Chili Cook-Off at the Newport Marriot Saturday afternoon, February 15. Large crowds gathered to sample deliciuous chili from over a dozen local establishments. With snowflakes in the forecast, tasters were in great spirits as Newporters and visitors alike began to emerge from their […]
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What’s Up Interview: David Rosenberg shares 2025 Newport Winter Festival highlights
Start making your plans now! The 37th annual Newport Winter Festival returns on Friday, February 14, running through Sunday, February 23. Festival organizers are excited about the 2025 version of the popular festival, which includes over 100 events at locations around the city. “I’m getting such great feedback from the hotels and restaurants. A lot […]
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Newport Winter Festival returns for 37th year with 10 days of events
Get ready for the Newport Winter Festival, running from February 14-23, 2025. This marks the 37th edition of this popular event. The festival’s organizers are excited to welcome everyone for a mix of family activities, music, and general merriment. Some featured activities include Valentine’s Day festivities with “Little Lies – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac!” […]
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Six Picks: Best Hot Chocolate in Newport and beyond
As the dead of winter sets in, we all know the best way to cheer up these dreary days is a mug full of hot chocolate at a local café or restaurant. Here area few of our favorite spots for cocoa and other sweetened winter beverages in Newport and beyond. First, don’t forget to mark […]
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Dave Rosenberg reflects on the 35th Annual Newport Winter Festival
The Newport Winter Festival celebrated its 35th annual event from February 17 to 26, 2023, and Dave Rosenberg, Director of the Newport Winter Festival, was thrilled with the outcome. Fresh off the end of the festival, What’sUpNewp caught up with Rosenberg today for our “4Qs with” series. In the interview, Rosenberg reflected on this year’s […]
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Winter Festival Polo canceled on Feb. 25 & Feb. 26
Newport Polo is partnering with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for the return of Beach Polo this Newport Winter Festival. This annual polo exhibition will take place at Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) and is expected to draw over 1,000 spectators. The event was originally scheduled for February 25th and 26th, weather permitting. […]
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‘Six Picks’ February school vacation week ideas for families
Here’s our roundup of some fun family activities to do over the upcoming February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break. Go Speed Racer. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries […]
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‘Six Picks’ Family fun at Newport Winter Festival
It’s certainly been a mild winter so far, and with warmer-than-normal temperatures forecast for school vacation week, there’s no excuse not to spend a few days enjoying the 35th annual Newport Winter Festival. Bring the kids to some cool events happening all week beginning with a few ideas below. Note: The best way to experience […]
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See the Hunchback of Notre Dame during Newport Winter Festival
In a press release sent today, the Friends of Music at St. John’s, 61 Poplar St. announced a silent film presentation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame featuring Live Organ & The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County, on Friday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. at The Zabriskie Memorial Church of St. […]
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February is Jam-Packed with Events at Newport Vineyards
This month at Newport Vineyards, there’s something for everyone. A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, a fun-filled Presidents Day weekend, live music, dancing, creative classes, relaxing yoga, performances by award winning comedians – it’s all happening in February at the vineyard. Here’s the run down of their February events – mark your calendars and buy your tickets quick! […]
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Top 10: Our Favorite Event Each Day of Newport Winter Festival
The 28th Annual Newport Winter Festival, “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza”, will take place February 12th – 21st, 2016 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Newport Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, music, and fun for all ages. With an average of 12 – 15 events per day, […]
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Newport Fire Department, Coast Guard and Area Restaurants Will Compete in Annual Chili Cook Off
Winter heats up today in Newport as area restaurants, caterers and the local fire department compete at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel to see who has the best chili in town when they compete in the 21st Annual Samuel Adams Chili Cook-Off! [story-lines] Bring your appetite, sharpen your taste buds, and join in the fun from […]
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PODCAST: What to Do This Weekend and During Newport Winter Festival (Feb. 12)
On the Friday edition of The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore on 1540 AM WADK Newport I discussed briefly truck tolls being singed into law by Governor Raimondo, as well as a quick recap on what my opinion’s mean and how I want to hear yours. I then dove into what’s happening this weekend in […]