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Rhythm and Roots at Ninigret Park
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Multiple musical genres greeted fans under sunny skies at the 26th Rhythm and Roots Festival. It's an event whose future was uncertain following the pandemic, since acquired by GoodWorks, a Connecticut-based entertainment firm. This is the first year GoodWorks has presented the event. CEO Tyler...
For biking enthusiasts, this corner of Rhode Island has it all
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — South County Rhode Island, where history meets the sea, is a hidden gem for cyclists and adventure seekers. The former Narragansett Pier Rail Line is nowa scenic bike path. Cyclists can explore farmland, the great swamp, and the historic village of Peace Dale. Mythic Bike...
CTC bringing magic, mystery and whimsy to Wakefield this weekend
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — For its first ever renaissance faire, Wakefield’s Contemporary Theater Company is preparing for a thrilling day with roaming musicians, vendors, sword fights, and other activities sure to capture your heart. The theme of this brand new event is “The Princess Bride” — the 1973...
Experience: Boon Street Market Reimagines Fast-Casual Dining
Cuisine: Approachable food and bevvies for all tastes. Chicken Tinga Tacos ($14): Shredded, smoky chipotle chicken with fresh guacamole, chopped onion, and cilantro. Lobster Roll ($39): Cold lobster sandwich with tail and claw meat and shredded lettuce on a buttered roll. A recent visit to Narragansett’s new food hall yielded...
The Savory Grape Features Hermann Wiemer Wines
The wines of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard were showcased at The Savory Grape in East Greenwich on July 26 for an in-store tasting poured by its state distributor, Wine Wizards, with Kristen Zeiser presenting the brand. Shoppers enjoyed tastes and education by Zeiser. Founded in 1979, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is a pioneer of viticulture and winemaking in the Finger Lakes, New York. The Wiemer estate spans 90 acres of prime vineyard sites on the western slopes of Seneca Lake. Estate fruit is hand-harvested and hand-sorted, and vineyard qualities are worked in small lots and then blended to create wines of balance and texture. Wines tasted included 2023 vintages of Chardonnay, Riesling, Field White, Dry Rosé and Cabernet Franc, among the many varietals.
Pipe dream: For this RI bagpiper, performing at King Richard's Faire feels full circle
WARWICK – As a grade schooler growing up in East Greenwich, Aaron Lindo fell in love with bagpipe music when his parents took him to King Richard's Faire, in Carver, Massachusetts. Now 35 and a Warwick resident, that introduction still shapes his life, including this Saturday, when he takes over as the main piper at New England's largest renaissance fair. ...
Theatre by the Sea ends summer season on a high note with delightful trip to ‘42nd Street’
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Toe-tapping — both for performers and the audience — with beginning-to-end music marked the rousing conclusion of Theatre By The Sea’s 2024 season at the old barn on Cards Pond Road. “42nd Street” the musical filled the theater with many classic favorite...
What She’s Having: In a New League of Bartending Stars, Newport’s Bennet Coogan Shines Bright
Beyond exploring the natural beauty, historical and cultural attractions of any resort town, I find the best way to delve into its indigenous culture and understand its true colors is by finding a great local restaurant, settling in at the bar with a cocktail and making friends with the bartender. Almost without fail, the folks behind the stick at these bubbling establishments are the key to a great time. They know where to go and what to avoid. They make you laugh. They are artists and creators, surfers, students, teachers and dreamers, grinding it out to make a living like the rest of us, either as supplementary income for a plan in progress, as a stop gap before the leap to another life chapter, or as a steppingstone to a full-on career in hospitality. Welcome to part two of our continuing exploration of the new league of Newport bartenders taking the helm at some of Aquidneck Island’s hottest spots.
Annual Newport Event Showcases High Noon RTDs
The Surf Club in Newport hosted a party and cornhole tournament on July 18 sponsored by High Noon Sun Sips Hard Seltzer and High Noon Tequila Seltzer in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island. Guests competed in friendly games of cornhole on the dock of the venue’s surf shack overlooking the ocean while enjoying sips of the brand’s offerings in a variety of flavors, earning High Noon-branded merchandise. High Noon Sun Sips hard seltzers are made with sparkling water, premium vodka, real fruit juices and natural flavors, available in both a 355-ml slim can and 700-ml size. Each flavor offers a crisp and refreshing low-calorie, low-carb, low-sugar drink at 100 calories, with no added sugar. Available in Pineapple, Black Cherry, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Lime, Peach and Mango flavors, each are gluten-free. High Noon Tequila Seltzer is made with real Blanco tequila, real fruit juice, sparkling water and natural flavors, each 4.5% ABV and 100 calories. Available in Strawberry, Lime, Grapefruit and Passionfruit flavors, it is sold in 355-ml 8-can variety packs. All High Noon RTDs are distributed in the state by Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
Wayfinder Hotel is back to full operation following 'gut-wrenching' fire in 2022
(WJAR) — The Wayfinder Hotel in Newport on Admiral Kalbfus Road is back in full operation after suffering severe damage from a fire in 2022. “We’re excited to finally reopen the doors, reopen the lobby, and welcome people back to the Wayfinder Newport,” said Phil Hospod, owner of the Wayfinder Hotel. “We’re back to a better place.”
Narragansett’s Fuel Coffee Shop Celebrates 10 Years
Coffee has become the forefront of someone’s day,” notes Lynn Eglington, owner of Fuel Coffee Bar. Whether you’re a local, a visitor passing by for a beach day, or a student caffeinating for exams, Eglington and team curate beverages that energize customers, prepared “just the way you like it.”
Newport Beer Run Showcases Brands
The Newport Beer Run, formerly the Newport Craft Brew Race, celebrated its annual fun run on July 20 with a timed walk or run 5K followed by a craft beer festival with more than 40 participating local, regional and national breweries on the grounds of Fort Adams State Park. Approximately 1,300 people participated in this year’s 5K, enjoying afternoon access to beer sampling, live music, vendors and food trucks. Produced by Gray Matter Marketing, a portion of the proceeds from the Newport Beer Run benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island.
The Duo Behind Olga’s Cup & Saucer Swap Bread for Bags in Latest Enterprise
Olga Bravo and Rebecca Wagner are perennial vendor market stalwarts. On Saturday mornings, you might find the artsy pair at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, Tiverton Farmers Market, Aquidneck Growers Market in Newport, or other destinations – courtesy of their trailer. Under brand name The Golden Trout, the trained mixed-media artists sell one-of-a-kind handbags stitched at their Hope Valley studio from a stash of burlap sacks, plastic feed bags, textile remnants, hardware, and pieces of suede hand-stamped with their alluring logo of a fish.
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