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.

Newport County

Providence Metropolitan Area

Newport

Rhode Island

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

<a href="https://www.portsmouthri.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=557" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Town of Portsmouth:</a> October 6, 2023 <a href="https://www.portsmouthri.com//DocumentCenter/View/5584" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click Here for the full story</a> <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.portsmouthri.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Town of Portsmouth</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.portsmouthri.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=557" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Town of Portsmouth:</a>

October 6, 2023 <a href="https://www.portsmouthri.com//DocumentCenter/View/5584" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click Here for the full story</a>

<hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.portsmouthri.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Town of Portsmouth</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Portsmouth

Town Of Portsmouth: New Energy Aggregation...

 New energy aggregation rates start in November. See the new rates.

Town Of Portsmouth: New Energy Aggregation Rates Start In November

Politics & Government

Middletown

Bristol County

Bristol-Warren

Tiverton-Little Compton

Jamestown

Washington County

North Kingstown

Barrington

Kent County

Warwick

East Greenwich

Seekonk-Swansea

Massachusetts

Common Fence Point Arts & Community Center

Experience a restorative sound meditation with gongs to soothe the mind and body. This unique event is held for a $30 admission fee and offers a tranquil environment for deep relaxation and community connection.<h3>Recharge for the Week Ahead: Gong &amp; Sound Meditation –&nbsp;Sunday, May 17</h3>
Portsmouth, RI&nbsp;— Take time to reset your mind and body before the work week begins.
On&nbsp;Sunday, May 17 at 6 PM, the&nbsp;Sounding Spirit Gong &amp; Sound Meditation Series&nbsp;returns to&nbsp;Common Fence Point Arts &amp; Community Center&nbsp;for a deeply immersive sound experience designed to reduce stress and restore balance.
This isn’t traditional meditation—no experience required.
Simply
 lie back on a mat or sit comfortably as you’re surrounded by the 
resonant tones of gongs, singing bowls, drums, and bells. The layered 
soundscape guides you into a calm, restorative state—ideal for those who
 struggle with conventional meditation.
<h3>Why Attend?</h3>
<ul><li>Reduce stress and mental fatigue</li><li>Improve overall sense of well-being</li><li>Reset your nervous system before the work week</li><li>Experience deep relaxation—effortlessly</li></ul>
Think of it as an investment in your well-being:&nbsp;an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
<h3>Easy &amp; Accessible</h3>
<ul><li>Abundant free parking</li><li>Convenient location with easy highway access</li><li>No experience needed—just show up and relax</li></ul>
<h3>Your Guides</h3>
Drumsinger A. Michelle, Russell Kramer, and Piper Padillia create a dynamic, spontaneous sound journey—each session is unique.
<hr>
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 17 Time:&nbsp;6:00 - 7:30pm Location:&nbsp;Common Fence Point Arts &amp; Community Center, Portsmouth, RI Cost:&nbsp;$30 (cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal)
<hr>
<h3>Reserve Your Spot*</h3>
Text&nbsp;401-954-4674&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">drumsinger@gmail.com</a> Subject:&nbsp;May 17&nbsp;Gong Bath
*Walk-ins are always welcome.&nbsp;

Local Event: Magic Gong Sunday

Magic Gong Sunday

Experience a restorative sound meditation with gongs to soothe the mind and body. This unique event is held for a $30 admission...

OceanPointe Christian Church

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...

Across Rhode Island

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

Rhode Island's 10th Annual Quahog Week Starts Sunday

Seasonal & Holidays

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

Crime & Safety

'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

Body Pulled From River + Water Park Closes + So...

Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Body Pulled From River + Water Park Closes + So Does Store: RI Week In Review

Community Corner

Portsmouth Ax Murderer Sentenced To Life In Prison

The Portsmouth man murdered his landlord.

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Politics & Government

Town Of Portsmouth: New Energy Aggregation Rates Start In November

New energy aggregation rates start in November. See the new rates.

Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

More from Portsmouth

Portsmouth Ax Murderer Sentenced To Life In Prison

Magic Gong Sunday

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

Newport Comedy Series

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Town Of Portsmouth: New Energy Aggregation Rates Start In November

New energy aggregation rates start in November. See the new rates.

Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff<img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__np_hU" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/>

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff