Newport Life Magazine

‘Tis the season for stitching the community together

From knitting to needlepoint, fiber arts groups around Newport County keep people creative and connected.

December 2nd, 2024

Living the Life: Q & A with Karyn Jimenez-Elliot, graphic designer

Behind-the-scenes with graphic designer Karyn Jimenez-Elliot, who helped bring the latest Newport Life cover to life.

November 25th, 2024

From the Editor

Season’s greetings

Another holiday season is upon us, and this issue highlights how community and companionship make this time of year especially bright.

Food & Drinks

October 31st, 2024

Flora: A marriage of Mediterranean & New England coastal fare

The new restaurant at Gardiner House, under the direction of Chef Miguel Somoza, is the talk of the town

October 9th, 2024

Explore

Small World Farm is the prefect autumn destination

In Little Compton, the Bowen family has established an artful roadside farm stand — and taken a bite at organic apple farming

August 16th, 2024

A Summertime Ritual: Clambakes are a timeless New England tradition

Last summer, I attended my first backyard clambake. Having grown up on Aquidneck Island, the event felt like a milestone — a rite of passage.

July 19th, 2024

Raising The Bar, One Drink at A Time

Classic cocktails with an air of elevation, and sophistication, can be found around town

Art & Design

December 5th, 2024

‘Tis the season for stitching the community together

From knitting to needlepoint, fiber arts groups around Newport County keep people creative and connected.

November 14th, 2024

Living the Life: Q & A with OVERLAP gallery owner Susie Matthews

OVERLAP Gallery’s “No Place Like Home” exhibition to benefit housing support groups in & around Newport

October 23rd, 2024

Living the Life: Q & A with local artist Kelsy Patnaude

Newport artist unveils 100-foot panoramic installation at Newport Art Museum

October 16th, 2024

Slim Aarons, famed photographer, is focal point of new exhibition: “His influence is everywhere”

Redwood Library hosts “Slim Aarons: Newport Days” showcasing photos spanning several decades

Lifestyle

August 16th, 2024

A Summertime Ritual: Clambakes are a timeless New England tradition

Last summer, I attended my first backyard clambake. Having grown up on Aquidneck Island, the event felt like a milestone — a rite of passage.

April 3rd, 2024

Profile

In Step With Carina LaBonte

The personal trainer talks finding a healthy work-life-motherhood balance

March 1st, 2024

Lifestyle

A round-up of wellness spaces

The quiet of winter is an excellent time to seek out self-care, whether it’s finally getting a massage and facial or making time for yoga.

October 5th, 2023

Games Galore

From scrabble to mahjong, local game groups abound

History

November 8th, 2024

Rose Island is rich in history, preservation, and a new generation of community

There’s one word most often used to describe a visit to this semi-remote island: special

July 25th, 2024

History

“A Name, A Voice, A Life” – Newport Historical Society showcases Black history

A new database and exhibit at the Newport Historical Society explore local Black history from the 17th-19th centuries

June 25th, 2024

Sports

Hallowed Ground: The U.S. Senior Open tees off at Newport Country Club

When the 44th U.S. Senior Open tees off at Newport Country Club in June, it’ll be a marriage of past and present

January 11th, 2024

A Forgotten Story: The Celestial City-by-the-Sea

An exhibition at Rosecliff examines the centuries-old relationship between China and Newport

Community

December 5th, 2024

‘Tis the season for stitching the community together

From knitting to needlepoint, fiber arts groups around Newport County keep people creative and connected.

November 18th, 2024

Circle of Scholars program at Salve Regina celebrates 30 years

In the words of one life-long learner: “It’s what keeps me going”

November 4th, 2024

Living the Life: Q & A with Newport Pride executive director Dani Cano Restrepo

Newport Pride hosts an Autumn Weekend Nov 8-10, with a Velvet Ball on Nov. 9th

August 21st, 2024

AgInnovation Farm in Portsmouth is student-driven, education-focused, and community-centered

One planting at time, island youth are learning the lay of the land