Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

Follow in the footsteps of Newport’s colonial-era Jewish community and discover where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped in the 1700s.&nbsp; This guided walking tour leads you through the historic Touro Synagogue neighborhood, bringing the synagogue’s rich history to life. The tour lasts approximately one hour. 
September &amp; October Tour Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday @ 11:00 a.m. ---&gt; except Sun.9/13, Tues. 9/21, Sun. 9/27, and Sun. 10/4 when the site will be closed 
GUEST INFORMATION: •&nbsp;Tours are limited to 18 people. • Tour Fee is $18 per person • Reservations are requested • The tour fee is paid for in person at the Loeb Visitors Center via card or cash (no online payments). •&nbsp;Walks may be canceled without advance notice due to inclement weather. 
TO RESERVE FOR A WALKING TOUR: Email&nbsp;<a href="https://tsfn@tsfnewport.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tsfn@tsfnewport.org</a>&nbsp;and include your name and the number of people in your party.
Note: Some sidewalks are narrow and uneven. This walk is not appropriate for young children. About the Loeb Visitors Center: Before or after your walking tour, we invite you to visit the Loeb Visitors Center. Explore interactive multimedia exhibits and browse our gift items. Celebrate over 250 years of Touro Synagogue history, Newport’s colonial Jewish community, the origins of religious freedom, and the separation of church and state in America. Discover how Newport and the colony of Rhode Island laid the groundwork for our First Amendment rights.
Admissions fees to the Loeb Visitors Center's two floors of exhibits and the gift shop have been waived. We welcome donations and suggest a $5 per person.&nbsp;
Note: The walking tours are offered by TSF Newport (formerly known as Touro Synagogue Foundation).&nbsp; To learn more about TSF Newport, please visit our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://tsfnewport.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tsfnewport.org/</a> Entry into the synagogue is not included with programs offered out of the Loeb Visitors Center, such as walking tours.&nbsp;&nbsp;For information about tours inside Touro Synagogue, visit this webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetourosynagogue.org/tours/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thetourosynagogue.org/tours/</a>
Lithograph: "State House and Parade", drawn on stone by John Collins, printed by T. Sinclair's Lith., Philadelphia. Courtesy of Newport Historical Society. Photo: TSF Newport guide, Karen Flippo, leads a walking tour group on Washington Square in July 2025.

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Newport Public Library

This workshop will cover the basics of Internet use, such as how to use a Web Browser and how to use search engines to find information.

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Local Event: Adult Tech Workshop: Internet Basics

Adult Tech Workshop: Internet Basics

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Butts Hill Fort

Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our Fall Cleanup on Saturday, October 31st (Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 1st). Cleanup starts at 10 AM till 1 pm. Come anytime. The meeting point is the Fort gate on Butts St. off Sprague Street. Google “26 Butts Street” for directions to the Main Gate. Parking will be available inside the Fort Parade Field. Paved Parking available at Portsmouth High School tennis court lot, or on Dyer Street. Do not park on Butts Street.

This is our 3rd annual “Col. Burton C. Quist USMC Commemorative Clearing” in memory of BHFRC “Founding Father” who passed away in 2023. We welcome all U.S. Marines to join the volunteer brush fight as a way to celebrate America’s 250th and the Corps' 251st birthday in November.

We will be clearing up ramparts and trenches ahead of the oncoming winter season. Every participant will need to sign a town liability form upon arrival. BHFRC officials will be on hand throughout the day, so if you join in progress, please sign in with a team member. Bring work gloves and dress warmly.

The Battle of Rhode Island Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to restoring and preserving Butts Hill Fort and raising awareness of Rhode Island’s role in the War for Independence. Donations may be made payable to “BoRIA” at PO Box 626, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or by visiting: <a href="https://battleofrhodeisland.org/donate/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">battleofrhodeisland.org/donate/.</a>

The push continues on our "Re-take the Hill" campaign, our end goal is to raise enough funds to work on the Northern Ramparts which is the oldest part of the fort.

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Butts Hill Fort Volunteer Fall Cleanup

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Jamestown Philomenian Library

This encore program will explore what was happening on Jamestown before, during, and after the American Revolution. Rosemary Enright, renowned historian, author and speaker&nbsp;brings the history of the island to life with stories of the people and events of the era. Don’t&nbsp;miss this fascinating and informative free program. Light refreshments will be served.&nbsp; Sponsored by the Jamestown 250th Commission&nbsp;and the Jamestown Historical Society.

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Jamestown in the 18th Century

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Come shop the women’s designer consignment sale in Newport!&nbsp;&nbsp;We have thousands of new and pre-loved women’s designer consignment pieces!&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday 10-7Saturday 10-5Sunday 10-3

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Newport Classical Recital Hall

Winner of the 2025 American Piano Awards, Michael Leonardo Davidman is among the most distinguished young pianists in the nation. Praised for playing with “thunderous authority and loads of interpretive nuance” (Upstage), he has appeared as a soloist with leading orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and has performed at renowned venues across the United States and Europe. He is a recipient of numerous top honors, including prizes at the Long-Thibaud Competition and the Juilliard Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. For his Newport Debut, Davidman brings a program spanning Bach, Schubert, Liszt, and Franck to the Recital Hall for an evening featuring his signature “chiseled and fiery playing” (Pianiste Magazine, Paris).

Newport Classical presents its sixth full-season Chamber Series held on select Fridays at 7:30pm, featuring twelve concerts held between September 2026 and June 2027, at the organization's home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall. The Chamber Series reaffirms Newport Classical's commitment to year-round classical music programming. Audiences are invited to enjoy performances by world-class classical musicians in a relaxed setting, with complimentary wine generously provided by Gold's Wine and Spirits served during intermission.
Admission: $45-62

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Come shop the women’s designer consignment sale in Newport!&nbsp;&nbsp;We have thousands of new and pre-loved women’s designer consignment pieces!&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday 10-7Saturday 10-5Sunday 10-3Tons of free parking in the back lot!!

Come shop the women’s designer consignment sale in Newport!&nbsp;&nbsp;We have thousands of new and pre-loved women’s designer consignment pieces!&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday 10-7Saturday 10-5Sunday 10-3Tons of free parking in the back lot!

Wyndham Newport Hotel

Please join members and friends of the Museum of Newport Irish History for the 3rd talk of its 25th Annual Lecture Series with Stephen Puleo, whose lecture is titled: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Remarkable Story of America’s First Humanitarian Mission” &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The talk with Q&amp;A to follow will be presented at 6:00 p.m. in person at the Wyndham Newport Hotel and live-streamed via Zoom. • Doors open at 5:30 pm • Light hors d’oeuvres &amp; cash bar available • $10 per person fee to attend in person (cash or check @ door). • No fee/$0 to participate via Zoom. •&nbsp;Copies of Voyage of Mercy will be available for sale and signing after the talk, courtesy of <a href="https://charterbookstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charter Books</a>
Reservations are required for both in-person and virtual participation: CLICK to reserve IN-PERSON:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/48ktfnzu" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/InPersonPreserv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/InPersonPreserv</a> CLICK to participate via ZOOM:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/virtualreserv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/virtualreserv</a>
Questions/Assistance with Reservations: Please write Ann at <a href="mailto:NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com" target="_blank">NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com</a> or phone (401) 841-5493.&nbsp; Note: If you are hosting a group of 4 or more and would like to pay by card, please contact Ann at least 24 hours BEFORE the event to make arrangements. Cards are not accepted at the door. TALK OVERVIEW: Stephen Puleo’s book VOYAGE OF MERCY&nbsp;tells the incredible story of the Great Famine, the Jamestown voyage, and the commitment of thousands of ordinary Americans to offer relief to Ireland, a groundswell that provided the collaborative blueprint for future relief efforts and established the United States as the leader in international aid. More than 5,000 ships left Ireland during the Great Potato Famine in the late 1840s, transporting the starving and the destitute away from their stricken homeland. The first vessel to sail in the other direction, to help the millions unable to escape, was the USS Jamestown, a converted warship that left Boston in March 1847, loaded with precious food for Ireland. Captain Robert Bennet Forbes and the crew of the USS Jamestown began a massive eighteen-month demonstration of soaring goodwill against the backdrop of unfathomable despair—one nation’s struggle to survive, and another’s effort to provide a lifeline. Forbes’ undertaking inspired a nationwide outpouring of relief that was unprecedented in size and scope, the first instance of an entire nation extending a hand to a foreign neighbor for purely humanitarian reasons. It showed the world that national generosity and brotherhood were not signs of weakness but displays of quiet strength and moral certitude. Through July 1848, some sixteen months after the assistance began, Americans donated a massive amount of food, more than 9,900 tons, to sustain Ireland. The humanitarian transatlantic convoy from the United States that began with Jamestown’s unprecedented voyage did not stop until upwards of 150 ships from U.S. ports delivered food, clothing, and provisions to starving Ireland.
STEPHEN PULEO is an author, historian, teacher, public speaker, and communications professional. He is the author of eight books, including his most recent, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, published by St. Martin’s Press in 2024, and nominated for the prestigious Mark Lynton History Prize offered by the Columbia School of Journalism and Harvard’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism. His ninth book, The Penicillin Miracle: A Deadly Fire, World War II, and the Dawn of the Antibiotics Age, will be published in late summer 2027. To learn more about his work, please visit <a href="https://www.stephenpuleo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StephenPuleo.com</a>. 
SERIES SPONSORS: For a list of our generous 25th Annual Lecture Series sponsors, please visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/lectures/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newportirishhistory.org/lectures/</a>
ABOUT THE MUSEUM-Celebrating 30 years The Museum of Newport Irish History,
 a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501c3 organization, was founded in 1996 
and now boasts over 900 members. In addition to operating an <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Interpretive Center</a>
 on Lower Thames Street, the organization sponsors numerous educational,
 cultural, social, and fundraising events throughout the year, including
 its popular <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/lectures/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Annual Lecture Series</a>, now in its 25th season. The 
organization also restored and maintains the historic <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/historic-cemetery-tours/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Barney Street Cemetery</a>
 at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets, steps from Washington 
Square. It is the final resting place of many of Newport’s earliest 
Irish residents. The cemetery was established to support Rhode 
Island’s first Roman Catholic parish, the forerunner of the current 
Saint Mary’s Church at the corner of Spring Street and Memorial 
Boulevard.
To learn more or to join the Museum, please visit <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NewportIrishHistory.org</a> or write us at <a href="https://newportirishhistory@gmaiLcom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newportirishhistory@gmaiLcom</a>

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Learn about Google Travel and how you can use it to plan your vacation. Google Travel features functions such as searching for and tracking flight prices, and finding hotel accommodations within your budget.&nbsp;
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Vasco Da Gama

The Newport Ski Club will be meeting 11/19 at 7 PM. Come learn what our club is about. Snow sport enthusiasts are encouraged to attend or contact nscmembership1@gmail.com with questions.

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Hailed as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation, Raphaël Feuillâtre brings a deeply personal approach to the guitar’s most beloved repertoire. In a program titled “Latin Passions,” Feuillâtre explores the rich musical traditions of Spain and Latin America through works by Tárrega, Albéniz, Llobet, Barrios, Lauro, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, and Assad. From the shimmering beauty of “Recuerdos de la Alhambra” to the fiery rhythms of Brazil and Argentina, this vibrant program showcases the guitar’s remarkable ability to sing, dance, and tell stories across cultures.

Newport Classical presents its sixth full-season Chamber Series held on select Fridays at 7:30pm, featuring twelve concerts held between September 2026 and June 2027, at the organization's home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall. The Chamber Series reaffirms Newport Classical's commitment to year-round classical music programming. Audiences are invited to enjoy performances by world-class classical musicians in a relaxed setting, with complimentary wine generously provided by Gold's Wine and Spirits served during intermission.
Admission: $45-62

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Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840

The 2026 Newport Comedy Series finale will feature two fantastic headliners. Billy Garan and Rhode Island’s own Ray Harrington. Billy’s show is a rapid mix of comedy, impressions and Pop Art props that takes audiences on a fun filled ride with lots of surprises along the way. His show is truly unique and unlike anything you have ever seen before. Billy has headlined at dozens of clubs across America and appeared in programs on HBO and Showtime. Motif magazine writes that Ray Harrington is one of the best "under the radar" comics in the country.”. Ray is a Boston Comedy Festival finalist and has performed on Conan, ABC, Fox and TBS. Billy and Ray undoubtedly will close out the series with not just a bang but a comedic explosion! 
All seats general admission. Must be at least 18 to attend. All comedians scheduled to appear $2 of every ticket sold goes to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Newport.
For more information and tickets click here: <a href="https://southcoastcomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southcoastcomedy.com</a> or purchase at the door unless Sold OutCome early to browse the super silent auction to benefit the Newport Boys &amp; Girls Clubs.

Local Event: Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

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Newport Elks Lodge #104

Celebrate the season at this festive market featuring a wonderful selection of arts, crafts, and holiday items. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of delicious baked goods while shopping for unique Christmas gifts.

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Holiday Christmas Market. Looking for vendors.

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Museum-Newport Irish History

The
 Museum of Newport Irish History will hold the<a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/events-calendar/christmas-open-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> 10th Annual Christmas Open
 House</a> at its Interpretive Center on Saturday, December 12, from 12:00 noon
 to 4:30 p.m.
You are invited to view the exhibits while enjoying eggnog, cookies 
and Celtic holiday music. At 4:00 p.m., the Ancient Order of 
Hibernian Men Singers and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian Singers will lend their holiday cheer. Giftable, 
made-in-R.I. Celtic-inspired Christmas ornaments and lapel pins will be 
available for sale throughout the Open House, with proceeds benefiting 
the Museum. Stop by and learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the colonial era to the 
present and the many contributions made to our community by 
individuals of Irish descent.
The exhibits include maps, photographs, video, and models, including a
 vintage lighted model of historic St. Mary’s Church depicted at 
Christmas time. Admission is complimentary, but donations are gratefully 
accepted. Free parking is available on the street. Photo: One of our Celtic-inspired Christmas ornaments. For details and pricing visit the event webpage by clicking "More info. here"
ABOUT THE MUSEUM The Museum of Newport Irish History,
 a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501c3 organization, was founded in 1996 
and now boasts over 900 members. In addition to operating an <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Interpretive Center</a>
 on Lower Thames Street, the organization sponsors numerous educational,
 cultural, social, and fundraising events throughout the year, including
 its popular <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/lectures/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">annual lecture series</a>, now in its 25th season. The 
organization also restored and maintains the historic <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/historic-cemetery-tours/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Barney Street Cemetery</a>
 at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets, steps from Washington 
Square. It is the final resting place of many of Newport’s earliest 
Irish residents and was the cemetery established to support Rhode 
Island’s first Roman Catholic parish, the forerunner of the current 
Saint Mary’s Church at the corner of Spring Street and Memorial 
Boulevard.
To learn more or to join the Museum, visit <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.NewportIrishHistory.org</a> or write us at <a href="mailto:newportirishhistory@gmail.com" target="_blank">newportirishhistory@gmail.com</a>

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Black Duck Productions, LLC is a Rhode Island-based film pro

Black Duck Productions, LLC

Black Duck Productions, LLC is a Rhode Island-based film production company dedicated to the art of storytelling through documentary filmmaking. Founded by filmmakers John Taft and Patricia Cahill Taft, the organization focuses on capturing significant historical narratives with a commitment to cinematic quality and archival integrity. Their work serves as a bridge between past events and modern audiences, grounding their creative projects in the rich history of the New England region. The company specializes in historical documentary films, with a particular emphasis on uncovering and documenting pivotal moments from the past. A primary example of their expertise is the production of the documentary film, Last Run of the Black Duck. Produced and Directed by John Taft and Patricia Cahill Taft, this film explores the 1929 prohibition incident off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Beyond film production, the company incorporates original film photography by Cahill Taft, ensuring that every visual element of their projects maintains a cohesive and authentic aesthetic. Clients and viewers can expect a high level of dedication to historical accuracy and professional production standards in every project undertaken by the team. By combining deep research with compelling visual storytelling, Black Duck Productions, LLC provides a unique perspective on historical events that shaped the cultural landscape.

Black Duck Productions, LLC is a Rhode Island-based film production company dedicated to the art of storytelling through documentary filmmaking....

Star studded lineup of comedians coming to Newport!

Newport Comedy Series

The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. For show tickets to the 2026 series at the Newport Elks Lodge, visit southcoastcomedy.com. For discounted season ticket info or Group ticket purchases of 12 or more please contact Joe Rocco, rocjoprod@gmail.com or 401-556-5779.

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