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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The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island,...

Local Private Chef Available for Your Next Special Event

Caroline Cunningham - Private Chef

I am a private chef in Rhode Island. I specialize in coastal comfort food utilizing or fresh Rhode Island produce and products. I am available for week meal prep and special events such as celebration dinners, showers and rehearsal dinners. For more information or to schedule a complimentary phone consultation, please visit my website or give me a call.

I am a private chef in Rhode Island. I specialize in coastal comfort food utilizing or fresh Rhode Island produce and products. I am available for...

NEWPORT, RI — <a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannonGiddens" class="PrettyLink profile customisable h-card" dir="ltr" data-mentioned-user-id="2338302172" data-scribe="mention" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rhiannon Giddens</a> and Trombone Shorty will perform opening night at the Newport Jazz Festival. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Check out the live stream on Newport Patch for a preview. <figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Kicking off our Tuesday w/<a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannonGiddens" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@RhiannonGiddens</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/acltv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@acltv</a> &amp; counting down 'til 8/4 when she joins us at <a href="https://twitter.com/TennisHalloFame" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@TennisHalloFame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/2aAEas7bpT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/2aAEas7bpT</a> — Newport Jazz Fest (@NewportJazzFest) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewportJazzFest/status/826469851262808064" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">January 31, 2017</a></blockquote> </figure>

NEWPORT, RI — <a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannonGiddens" class="PrettyLink profile customisable h-card" dir="ltr" data-mentioned-user-id="2338302172" data-scribe="mention" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rhiannon Giddens</a> and Trombone Shorty will perform opening night at the Newport Jazz Festival. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Check out the live stream on Newport Patch for a preview.

<figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Kicking off our Tuesday w/<a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannonGiddens" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@RhiannonGiddens</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/acltv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@acltv</a> &amp; counting down 'til 8/4 when she joins us at <a href="https://twitter.com/TennisHalloFame" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@TennisHalloFame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/2aAEas7bpT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/2aAEas7bpT</a> — Newport Jazz Fest (@NewportJazzFest) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewportJazzFest/status/826469851262808064" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">January 31, 2017</a></blockquote> </figure>

Trombone Shorty Turns Up on Live Stream

A little preview sounds good on a snowy day.

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Newport Navy Choristers present an evening with Patriotic songs to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!&nbsp;

Local Event: Proudly We Sing~ A Celebration of America's 250th Birthday

Proudly We Sing~ A Celebration of America's...

Newport Navy Choristers present an evening with Patriotic songs to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary! 

Proudly We Sing~ A Celebration of America's 250th Birthday

Online:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB</a>
Meeting ID: 289 923 862 761
Password: AJjcKg
Call in (audio only): 1-877-286-5733,&nbsp;Phone Conference ID: 158 357 761#


You can meet with fellow citizens and representatives from the Navy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and you can help plan studies and cleanups of contaminated sites.

For general information regarding the NAVSTA Newport Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) or more details on this and other upcoming meetings, go to the Navy’s website <a href="https://bit.ly/3oeFnFa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3oeFnFa</a>. Click on the tabs Home Page, Site Descriptions, and Administrative Record, or the links within this Navy public website. By clicking on the Administrative Records, you can search public documents related to the investigation and cleanup at ERP sites.

EPA Website: <a href="https://epa.gov/superfund/netc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://epa.gov/superfund/netc</a>

If you have any questions, please call the Navy Co-Chair at 401-480-9583 or Citizen Co-Chair 404-259-3148.

Link: <a href="https://www.navfac.navy.mil/Divisions/Environmental/Products-and-Services/Environmental-Restoration/Mid-Atlantic/Newport-NS/Community-Outreach/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.navfac.navy.mil/Divisions/Environmental/Products-and-Services/Environmental-Restoration/Mid-Atlantic/Newport-NS/Community-Outreach/</a>

Local Event: Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport...

Online:https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB
Meeting ID: 289 923 862 761
Password: AJjcKg
Call in (audio only): 1-877-286-5733, Phone...

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Narragansett Cafe

Join your family, friends, and neighbors at the open mic at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to 9:15 pm. Enjoy live music, storytelling, standup comedy, poetry, dramatic readings, and anything else creative in a welcoming and comfortable space. 
Each performer has the stage from five to seven minutes. Signup is at 6:30. Performers can preregister at&nbsp;WedsLiveGanny@gmail.com. 
The event is free and open to the public. The food is great and so are the drinks. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Local Event: Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny

Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny

Join your family, friends, and neighbors at the open mic at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to...

The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist (St. John's, Newport)

Plants from the secret gardens of The Point; as well as perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. Master Gardeners will be available to answer all your garden questions. Proceeds benefit Point Beautification.

Local Event: 67th Annual Point Plant Sale

67th Annual Point Plant Sale

Plants from the secret gardens of The Point; as well as perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. Master Gardeners will be...

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Rhode Island's 10th Annual Quahog Week Starts...

Rhode Island's 10th Annual Quahog Week Starts Sunday

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Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K...

The "seizure represents 2.3 million potentially lethal doses of cocaine," according to the Coast Guard.

Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K Pounds of Cocaine From 3 Vessels Off Colombia: USCG

Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K Pounds of Coke From 3 Boats: USCG

Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K Pounds of Coke From Boats Off Colombia: USCG

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'Road Rage Incident' Leads To Providence Woman...

The police did not specify what type of article the woman supposedly threw at a moving vehicle.

'Road Rage Incident' Leads To Providence Woman's Arrest on 'Throwing Article at Moving Vehicle' Charge: Cops

'Road Rage Incident' Leads To Providence Woman's Arrest: Cops

Memorial Day Events In RI Celebrate America’s...

There's so much to do in Rhode Island throughout Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day Events In RI Celebrate America’s 250th

Pentagon Dump Of UFO Files Add Intrigue To RI...

The new Pentagon website housing the documents on UAPs has a decidedly retro feel.

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Trombone Shorty Turns Up on Live Stream

A little preview sounds good on a snowy day.

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Proudly We Sing~ A Celebration of America's 250th Birthday

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny

67th Annual Point Plant Sale

Caroline Cunningham - Private Chef

Newport Comedy Series

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Trombone Shorty Turns Up on Live Stream

A little preview sounds good on a snowy day.

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