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Ready for a road trip? Here are five out-of-the-way golf courses in RI you need to play
This headline is going to make some people laugh, but they don’t live here. They’re not like us. If you’re from out of state and happen upon this, these golf courses are not out of the way. They’re actually all very convenient to get to compared to what you’re used to. But if you’re...
RIDEM says dolphin death not related to soot spill
NAEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said a dolphin that was found dead off of Newport was not related to a debris patch in the Narragansett Bay. RIDEM said that members of the department responded to a reported oil spill in Potter’s Cove that...
Flamingo makes rare Ocean State appearance in Little Compton
(WJAR) — A flamingo was caught wading through unfamiliar waters over the weekend. The bright pink bird was spotted at Briggs March in Little Compton over the weekend. JoAnn Daigle of Haverhill, Massachusetts shared with NBC 10 some still images of the curvy-necked flamingo standing in deep water. A...
Win a FREE Joyce's Jungle Birthday Party!
Gather some needed items for a local shelter and you will be entered to win. Southern RI is filled with so many caring and compassionate people,. and right now, the animals at South Kingstown Animal Shelter can use some of those friends' help. Donations of dog and cat treats, toys,...
Newport Hears H + H HIP
Thirteen members of Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society brought the sweet dulcet tones of historically rendered masterworks of the Baroque to an enthralled Newport Classical audience Friday evening in the sumptuous acoustic of the Breakers Mansion Great Hall, a Gilded Age architectural masterpiece sumptuously decorated and meticulously preserved. Concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky led a group which included soprano Joélle Harvey, Debra Nagy, oboe, and Ian Watson, harpsichord continuo and organ.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
Remembering Monumenta: The Preservation Society to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Landmark Newport Exhibition
On August 17, 1974, Newport became a canvas for a revolutionary exhibition that redefined outdoor sculpture. Monumenta, a pioneering display of 54 outdoor sculptures by 40 renowned artists, including Willem de Kooning, Louise Nevelson, Henry Moore, Barnett Newman, Richard Fleischner, David Smith, and Christo, transformed the landscape of this historic city. To commemorate this groundbreaking event, The Preservation Society of Newport County is hosting a symposium at Rosecliff on Saturday, August 17, marking the 50th anniversary of the “Sculpture in the Environment” symposium that inaugurated Monumenta.
FOUR CORNERS ART CENTER – SACRED SOUND -TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND
Four Corners Ars Center – Sonic Field: Sacred Sound Immersion. The Meeting House , 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878. Visit FourCornersArts.org for more info and to register. Jaime Allen Poyant and Alan Stonewolf, of Sonic Field, are pleased to bring their extensive and diverse gifts in the art of creating Sacred Sound to us at the Meeting House on August 3rd at 7:00 – 9:30 PM.
This Pastel-Pink Tiny Beach House in South Kingstown is the Epitome of Cuteness
Ara Millette and her mother, Pamela Millette, always dreamed of a life near the sea. Their vision came true last summer when they found the cutest little beach cottage in South Kingstown’s Matunuck village. No matter that it was a mere 285 square feet, or that it felt low, cramped and dark inside, with dated colors and appliances to match. It had good bones and plenty of possibilities.
Restoration of stone walls at Miantonomi Park is completed
The City of Newport and Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI) announced today that the restoration of Miantonomi Park’s stone walls has been completed. The project began last September when a 250-foot stretch of wall was repaired. The second phase, begun in June, finalizes the north entry point to the park and repairs approximately 336 feet of wall along Girard Avenue. Preserve RI, acting as project lead for the Scenic Aquidneck Coalition, has been working with the City of Newport on the repairs.
Newport Classical’s Music Festival closing weekend with pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner
Julliard phenom Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner was one of the highlights of Newport Classical’s last weekend of the Music Festival, in his first solo concert with the organization. He put on a display of classical works mixed in with pieces that paid homage to his Mexican heritage. All of which was a delight to the packed audience at Emmanuel Church—the wonderful headquarters for Newport Classical—on Spring Street. Even a rogue bat tried to crash the concert at the beginning before wisely heading out the door.
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