Tall Ships In Boston & Small Ships In Newport This Weekend

Replica ships, Nina and Pinta, are at Fort Adams. Also, Friday the Newport-Providence ferry opens the summer season. Boston has Tall Ships.

Newport Mansions & Other Attractions Offer Locals Free Admission This Weekend​

Newport County residents and hospitality employees can sample local attractions for free this weekend.

Breakers Welcome Center: Groundbreaking Set for Thursday

The Preservation Society announced Tuesday it will move forward with the controversial Welcome Center. The groundbreaking is Thursday.

'Come on Down:' Newport Woman Appears on Price is Right

Vanessa Litchko Prores appeared on the Price is Right televised this morning on WPRI-TV.

Newport Resident to Appear on Price is Right

Vanessa Litchko, of Newport, appears on the show airing Friday.

Band on the Porch? Artists Perform Original Music in Newport's Neighborhoods

Emerging musicians are bringing new sounds to old front porches in the City by the Sea thanks to the Newport Art House project.

Pipe Organ Delivered Back to St. Mary's Church

The organ was delivered on Wednesday from Canada. The church will be closed for two weeks, while the organ is reassembled.

Newport Celebrity Watch: Pierre Cardin to Host Fashion Show at The Breakers

A fashion retrospective, with Cardin designs from the 1950s through his 2016 spring/summer collection, also will be displayed at Rosecliff.

A Garden on Bellevue Avenue with a Story to Tell

News about a Newport estate just listed for sale brought back memories and a story about a young woman who once lived there.

New Petition Started Against Breakers Welcome Center

Friends of Newport Preservation say there's still time to stop the Welcome Center even though construction is slated to start in two weeks.

Hidden But Now Uncovered: 200-Year-Old Architectural Detail Discovered at St. Mary Church

One theory holds the carving could represent the face of Mary Magdalene, but Rev. Kris von Maluski, pastor, says he's doing more research.

Are We Outside? Or Inside? Exhibit Opens at Redwood Library

The opening reception is Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. at the library on Bellevue Avenue.

Update: $2 Million Powerball Sold in RI, PA & TX

A $2 million winning ticket was sold in RI.

Trombone Shorty Turns Up on Live Stream

A little preview sounds good on a snowy day.

John DePetro to Tune Up Newport

The talk radio host starts with WADK tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Newport Polo Gala Will Benefit Opera House

Gala la Bamba is set for Aug. 4 at Rosecliff.

From Russia to Newport: Bolshoi Ballet To Be Live Streamed at Jane Pickens

Some live and some encore ballet performances will be on the big screen at the theater, starting with Nutcracker.

Newport Opera House Cross Beams to Be Installed Wednesday

The next phase of the construction happens Dec. 7 when the cross beams supporting the roof garden are installed.

Architect Defends Newport's Newest Mansion

After a story appeared on Boston.com this week, Andrew Digiammo, the architect, says he's proud of his design and believes it suits Newport.

Marine Artist Creates Seaweed Botanicals

Mary Jameson

Watch the Steel Columns Dropped at Opera House

The 35-foot long columns went in the ground on Monday, the organization said.

Grab 'Em Fast: Folk Festival Tix On Sale Nov. 30

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 30.

Watch Creepy "Locked in School" Film Post from St. Michael's School

The students in the Movie Making Club are learning all about short films, the school said.

Gatsby, the Great, Recommends Bubba, the French Bulldog's, New Children's Book

Gatsby and Bubba may be familiar names because their paddle boarding adventure at Second Beach went viral.

Foodies Alert: ABC on Wednesday Airs "The Chew" Episode Filmed in Newport and Other RI Spots

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St. Mary's Church Pipe Organ Quebec-Bound for Restoration

The church pipe organ has about 1,700 pipes, and craftsmen will restore it by hand.

Newport Preservationist Honored with Rhody Award

Robert F. Foley will be honored at Rosecliff on Oct. 16, for his efforts to restore Newport's 18th-century architectural treasures.

October Newport Gallery Night Features Last Free Walking Tour of Season

Member galleries and museums will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to view Newport’s local art scene.

Indiana Jones Screening in Ballard Park Bumped to Thursday

Rain postponed Wednesday night's screening by one day.

Ballard Park To Screen "Indiana Jones" For Free

Hum the classic theme song with your friends from your blankets on the lawn.

20th Rhode Island International Film Festival Set To Kick Off

This installment of the festival promises to be the biggest and most diverse yet.

Gospel Music Festival Graces Kings Park Aug. 13

Come Alive Gospel Music Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary with soulful and uplifting performances.

Second Star To The Right: A Tale Of Hook And Pan

A new Island Moving Company production set at Fort Adams State Park on the tall ship, Oliver Hazard Perry!

newportFILM Announces 2016 Summer Outdoor Screening Lineup

Sunset screenings, talks with filmmakers, stunning outdoor venues highlight this year's lineup, the seventh summer series by newportFILM.

What's New in Newport and Beyond This Summer? A Ton

New hotels, restaurants, events, stores and more. Here's a huge list of what's new in Newport County this summer.

newportFILM Screening of "Gleason" Moved to June 13 at Jane Pickens Theater

The raw, honest film started as a video journal for former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason's unborn child when he was diagnosed with ALS.

Violent Femmes, Banditos Added to Newport Folk Festival Lineup

This year's festival is already sold out.

Bridgefest Folded into Newport Festivals Foundation

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County has transferred its rights to the BridgeFest festival to George Wein's foundation.

New Web Portal Puts Newport's Rich History Online

A group of Newport institutions have teamed up to launch a new internet portal to give the public access to their collections.

Learn How Puritans Ate Mindfully at Upcoming Newport Talk

The Newport Historical Society's "Newport Eats" history of food initiatives continues on April 7.