Newport Life Magazine

Elizabeth Beisel on the Olympics, music & more

The Newport resident is an Olympic medalist, NBC sports commentator, and “village violinist” bursting with creativity

September 4th, 2024

Explore

Museum hopping with NARM as a guide

From historic farms to steam engines, gilded mansions to contemporary art exhibits, there’s a museum experience for everyone in the Ocean State

August 21st, 2024

Community

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

Food & Drink

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

May 9th, 2024

Mother Knows Best: There’s a new(ish) pizza joint in town

At Mother Pizzeria the menu is simple but elevated, the vibe chic but not pretentious

April 12th, 2024

Nourish & Plenty: The Seasonal Bounty

Nicole Craft is a local personal chef with a penchant for vegetables

Art & Design

July 18th, 2024

Renaissance Man: Curtis Speer of Cusp Gallery brings new energy to local arts scene

Since Curtis Speer arrived in Newport, he’s been a bit of a disrupter to the local art scene.

July 2nd, 2024

Herd of elephants leads season of exciting exhibitions

From Rough Point to the Great Friends Meeting House, The Breakers to the Bristol Art Museum, Newport Art Museum and JAC, art abounds

May 3rd, 2024

Architecture

Mid-Century Meets Disco

Moore House Design transforms a Portsmouth home to a space for dancing and dining — with the whole family in mind

March 26th, 2024

“Memories of Iran”: Arghavan Khosravi muses on Newport Art Museum exhibition

Work by the Iranian artist is currently on view in Newport, where themes explore the freedoms of women in public and private spaces

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

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

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

August 21st, 2024

Community

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

July 27th, 2024

Music

Cue the dragonflies: Newport Folk Fest returns for its 65th installment

Hozier, Mavis Staples, Joan Baez highlights of the first day of the three-day music festival

July 18th, 2024

Renaissance Man: Curtis Speer of Cusp Gallery brings new energy to local arts scene

Since Curtis Speer arrived in Newport, he’s been a bit of a disrupter to the local art scene.

June 18th, 2024

Community

One Big Family: Special Olympics athletes train together in the pool and on the track

Local Special Olympics athletes and their team, the Sharks, prepare for the Summer Games, which are as much about camaraderie as they area bout com