From pulse‑pounding thrillers to warm summer dramedies, Netflix’s August lineup sizzles with standout films and fan‑favorite returns.
Destin Daniel Cretton’s grounded direction reshapes Spider‑Man’s world, with Holland and Zendaya’s chemistry enriching Peter Parker's arc.
Tom Holland, Zendaya, Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan lead stories of reinvention and survival.
Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton turn a tense dinner into a sharp, funny unraveling of desire and truth.
Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Ritchson, Kevin Sussman and Tom Hiddleston anchor stories driven by tension, invention and sharp turns.
Nolan’s Greek epic blends full IMAX scale, primal trials, and Matt Damon’s most elemental human performance as the king of Ithaca.
Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Anya Taylor-Joy, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham and J.K. Simmons anchor stories charged with volatile turns.
Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall,Catherine Laga‘aia, Gemma Chan, Souheila Yacoub and Luke Bracey lead a week of rising stakes.
Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson deliver strong turns, but the live‑action remake rarely finds a voice of its own.
Explore films and series that illuminate America’s 250‑year history, from the fight for independence to eras of conflict and change.
Season four will include stars Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon.
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See which museums active military and their families can attend for free in Rhode Island.
Newport Sings is a non-profit organization that provides free, accessible community chorus programs to over 200 children and adults.
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Trolley Grand Opening Reflects the Spirit of Historic Paris Salons at Brenton Hotel and Beyond
The Great Elephant Migration comes to Newport, an art exhibit of 100 life-sized elephant statues that will be at the Cliff Walk.
Newport Navy Choristers Director Lori McDowell shares what has made the music group a family and fascinating details about its history.
"Newport: In This Together" documents the height of the pandemic, showing residents pulling together in the face of unprecedented times.
Among the grant winners were the Newport String Project, Providence College, Rhode Island Black Storytellers, New Urban Arts, and more.
These concerts will feature vibrant chamber music from Spanish-speaking regions of the globe.
The concerts feature works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Matsui.
Students will sing songs from around the world, learning about how different cultures incorporate music into their celebrations.
The Southern New England Witch Dancers are bringing a special show to the Hamilton Hoppin House, which many believe is haunted.
Highlights include Chinese art collected by Newport merchants and photographs and stories from Newport’s early Chinese community.
Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Thundercat and Joe's Russo's Almost Dead with Kamasi Washington are among the Newport Jazz Festival's key acts.
The winning high school student will have their artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
Students in grades 2-4 can join the next six-week session.
The concerts feature works by Joseph Bologne, Clarice Assad and Felix Mendelssohn.
The grant will support pop-up performances at community meals, open mic nights, and more, according to the Newport String Project.
The program is for elementary and middle school students. No audition or previous experience is necessary — just a love of singing.
The Aquidneck Singers are seeking new members to join its teen and adult women’s chorus.
Artists in Newport received $13,800 in state grants for projects, seaweed art, classical music concerts, documentary making and more.
Fans of HBO’s historical drama can enjoy a guided visit to locations in the Newport Mansions where scenes from the first season were filmed.
The Newport Folk Festival is sold out, but here's what you need to know if you got a ticket.
The stamp will depict singer Pete Seeger with his banjo, who is known for founding the Newport Folk Festival.
Music at the Fort and at The Shops at Long Wharf in Newport will bring free live music to the city all summer.
If you're at either airport this summer, make sure to check out the works of Rhode Island artists.
Historic Newport settings feature prominently in the show's first season.
Portions of the show were filmed in historic properties across Newport.
The production is scheduled to be in the state until the end of the year.
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The 2021 online auction is live, offering bidders the chance to go behind the scenes at the mansions, get up close at a concert and more.
While several events have sold out, tickets are still available for several offerings of the weekend-long festival.
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The DisInsider blog reported that the film is set to start filming in October in Los Angeles, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Just in time for the traditional start of the Newport Season, Marble House is getting ready to reopen.
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