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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,...

Bring your own washed dark t-shirt.  Put designs on them that will glow in the dark! Sign ups are required.  For more information or to sign up stop by the library, call Sue at 683-9457, or email <a href="mailto:porlibteen@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">porlibteen@gmail.com</a> For those grades 6-12 who are registered in the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Bring your own washed dark t-shirt.  Put designs on them that will glow in the dark!

Sign ups are required.  For more information or to sign up stop by the library, call Sue at 683-9457, or email <a href="mailto:porlibteen@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">porlibteen@gmail.com</a> For those grades 6-12 who are registered in the Teen Summer Reading Program.

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Online:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/NewportRAB</a>
Meeting ID: 289 923 862 761,&nbsp;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.

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

Public Meeting - Naval Station Newport...

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

Bring the family and friends to the open mic Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on Wednesday, September 16 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. The emcee’s are part of the show—standup comedy and stories.
The event is free and open to the public. The food is great and so are the drinks. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Each performer has the stage from five to seven minutes. Signup is at 6:30. Performers can preregister at&nbsp;WedsLiveGanny@gmail.com.

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

Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny

Bring the family and friends to the open mic Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on...

Jamestown Philomenian Library

Does your heart race before a presentation? Do your palms sweat at the thought of addressing a room full of colleagues or speaking at a loved one's wedding? Would you like to tell a story or do improv at an open mic?Public speaking consistently ranks among people's greatest fears. Yet, at some point, we have opportunities, and we want to do well.
Through techniques drawn from actor training, you will learn to shift your focus away from internal anxiety and toward what truly matters: your physical presence, your vocal power, and your ability to tell a compelling story. Acting is not about pretending; it is about being fully present and connected to your audience. These same principles can turn public speaking from a source of dread into an opportunity for genuine connection.

About the Coach, Michael Langlois

Michale Langlois is a performing arts professional based in New London with decades of experience as a director and acting coach. He offers personalized coaching to help people build confidence in public speaking and shape compelling story lines. Michael has been the Artistic Director of the New London-Based Ashford Youth Theatre for 20 years and he designs and implement programming for Flock Theatre Company, also in New London.

Local Event: Speak with Confidence: Acting Techniques and Public Performance 

Speak with Confidence: Acting Techniques and...

Does your heart race before a presentation? Do your palms sweat at the thought of addressing a room full of colleagues or...

Speak with Confidence: Acting Techniques and Public Performance 

Gardner’s Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast cancer. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to breast cancer research and care in RI!
Donate or Register NOW and bring your own kayak, SUP, canoe, or rowboat. This is an inspiring and fun paddle in Wickford Harbor for paddlers of all abilities. The meeting point is Gardner’s Wharf, 170 Main Street, North Kingstown, RI. Meet at the public parking lot at the end of Main Street in North Kingstown.&nbsp;
Weather Date: Sept 27, 2026
Let’s turn Wickford Harbor PINK for breast cancer research and care in RI! <a href="https://www.paddleforprogressri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.paddleforprogressri.org</a>

Local Event: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI

2026 Paddle for Progress RI

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast...

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

The Boston Globe recently named Steve Bjork “one of the top names" in New England stand-up comedy. From The Improv in Las Vegas to the Borgata in Atlantic City, dozens of clubs in between and the Newport Chamber of Commerce dinner in 2025, Steve has entertained hundreds of thousands of comedy fans with his wit, wisdom and comedic talent. Teaming up with Jessica Casciano, a Boston Comedy Festival semifinalist she and Steve promise to provide a fantastic show! 
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 Out

Local Event: Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

The Boston Globe recently named Steve Bjork “one of the top names" in New England stand-up comedy. From The Improv in Las Vegas...

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