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Beau Jest Dinner Theater

October 13 - November 11

Written by James Sherman. A story about a nice Jewish [...]

Newport Mansions Revolution Reimagined exhibit graphic, June 26 - Nov 1, Rosecliff

Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past at Rosecliff

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Newporters played a vital role in the American Revolution (1775-1783). [...]

Children sketching on the grass with backpacks and field guides

Blithewold’s Nature Discovery Backpacks

October 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Looking for an adventure to explore and discover the natural [...]

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Food﹠Drinks

Karli Scorpio of The Grain Reaper holding a cake stand on a tree-lined path

The Grain Reaper: An alternative gourmet bakery serving up dreadfully delicious gluten-free treats

Karli Scorpio is the woman behind the Grain Reaper Baking Co., which she launched after being diagnosed with celiac disease [...]
Fruit tarts on patterned plates on a red table

Jamestown’s Food Scene Reignites: Enjoy a dinner party every night

Jamestown is once again flush with restaurants, each offering different menus for enjoying local food & island life [...]
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Art﹠Design

PhoebeNewYork installation with binoculars in a window in Newport

ARTIST Q&A: Libby Schoettle’s PhoebeNewYork instills play in Newport

Newport Life had the chance to interview Libby Schoettle, the New York City-based artist behind PhoebeNewYork — her paper doll-like alter ego who has popped up everywhere from Philadelphia to Berlin. Schoettle's PhoebeNewYork is featured in Newport Art Museum Play / Pretend exhibit until January 31, 2027 [...]
Green living room with a black curved sofa in a Tiverton home

A colorful dream home comes to life in Tiverton

Mattye Dewhirst, an interior designer, recently built her dream home [...]
Gallery installation of prints and a wire sculpture

Three art exhibits to check out this summer in Newport, R.I.

There is much to see and do around Newport County in the summertime, including taking in the summer art scene. [...]

Lifestyle

Hikers on a boardwalk through the woods with Meredith Ewenson

On the trail with Meredith Ewenson

The Newport resident shares insights on regional hiking excursions, local hike meetups, and hosts overnight trips for women [...]
Altaer Sauna trailer on a snowy beach

What to know about the winter saunas popping up around Newport County

Several mobile saunas now offer winter beachgoers an opportunity to enjoy the ocean in new ways [...]

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History

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America at 250: A round-up of historical happenings around Newport County

Communities around the state mark the nation's Semiquincentennial [...]
Akeia de Barros Gomes

“Full Circle”: Center for Black History Now Open

Akeia de Barros Gomes serves as director of the inaugural Center for Black History [...]
Kids in green hats cheering at Newport's St. Patrick's Day Parade

70 & Counting: How Newport’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade became an annual tradition

The parade steps off March 14, 2026, adding another year to its long legacy [...]

Community

Man standing in front of the scaffolded Pitt's Head Tavern in Newport

Keeping History Above Water: Resilient solutions to changing shorelines

Newport Restoration Foundation's conference returns for tenth year with focus on "Resiliency in the Wake of Climate Change" [...]
Flatbed Fiction mobile bookshop on a vintage green truck

A Dream Come True: Flatbed Fiction is Andi Bailey’s mobile bookshop

The Middletown resident converted a vintage 1961 Studebaker Champ into a portable book shop that now pops-up around Newport County [...]
Fruit tarts on patterned plates on a red table

Jamestown’s Food Scene Reignites: Enjoy a dinner party every night

Jamestown is once again flush with restaurants, each offering different menus for enjoying local food & island life [...]