Young Hollywood: From R.I. to L.A., local talent makes its mark in the world of entertainment
Featuring Sam Ewing, Timothy Mendonça, Pat Lambert, and Kai Dolbashian
Featuring Sam Ewing, Timothy Mendonça, Pat Lambert, and Kai Dolbashian
The Little Compton Historical Society has opened a new garden and exhibition with a focus on Indigenous culture, past and present
As I write this, the sky is a mercurial grey, and it almost looks like it could snow. It’s not quite cold enough — yet.
Fox Hill Farm in Jamestown spans 64 acres with numerous apple trees, which yield the fruit used to make its Turncoat! ciders
Here’s a list of local food-support resources & ways you can help amid the pause in SNAP benefits
Featuring the owner of Malibu Friday, Palm & Sage, and Avalon
Featuring an alluring collection from Newport’s Aardvark Antiques, as featured in our September/October issue!
A spotlight on several storefronts around Newport County where local spirit meets personal style
The longtime Newport venue expands offerings while staying close to its dinner theater roots
As I write this, my kitchen windows are open and the air is already feeling a little like fall…
The local sailor will compete in France’s La Solitaire du Figaro — one of the toughest training platforms for offshore racing
Newport Life caught up with Jocelyn Emory, Director of Strategy, ahead of this year’s Newport International Boat Show
From the Norman Bird Sanctuary to Greenvale Vineyards and Channing Memorial Church an array of locations have hosted music Summertime on Aquidneck
The International Tennis Hall of Fame presents a new slate of summer offerings, including an August weekend dedicated to the latest inductees
Small fish make a big splash in Newport’s sustainable food scene
Saturday offered something for everyone
A recap and some highlights from a whirlwind weekend
Met School students enrolled in the Newport Festivals Music Lab will play two sets on the Foundation Stage this weekend
A few of our editor’s favorite summery things…
An Oklahoma couple found their dream home and turned it into a year-round, art-filled sanctuary
A historic home on Greenough Place is renovated with family gatherings in mind
A new design studio in town brings a fresh approach to bespoke coastal interiors
New design duo behind H & H studio create a chic space for equal parts lounging or hosting
From the sale of “Crossways” in 1926 for $50,000, to the sale of “Clarendon Court” in 2022 for $30 million, the firm has seen it all
Featuring stylish items – and inspiration – from Newport’s Beaucoup Cafe & Store
This year’s theme focuses on British influences and festivities include seminars, luncheons, and cocktail parties
Local interior designer Ally Maloney answers some of her most frequently asked questions Starting a new design project, from planning to budgeting
This spring we delved into the world of design — learning from local interior designers about their methods for creation & curation
“In a New Light” opens May 30th at Rosecliff
The City-by-the-Sea is twinned with coastal communities in Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Japan
Landers presents deeply personal seafaring works in dialogue with Winslow Homer’s maritime paintings, selected from the Museum’s collection
As commencement approaches, one student recalls her four years at Salve Regina University, and time spent on and off campus
Did you know dozens of volunteers watch over thriving osprey nests throughout Newport County?
John F. Quinn, chairman of Salve Regina’s History Department, spent a decade assembling the collected facts & stories
The globetrotting Italian chef has reimagined dishes at The Reef and The Bellevue Bar
From the editor ~ March/April 2025 Dear readers, Our cover story this issue is one we’ve been wanting to tell for a while, and sometimes, waiting
Readers submitted their favorite photos taken around Newport County
From Ruins to Reverence in the heart of Newport’s historic Island Cemetery
How one local woman turned a breadmaking hobby — and recent online trend — into a cottage business
Annual celebration at Rogers High School has long legacy of promoting & making Black history
Throughout Black History Month, Mays will display her vibrant story quilts at Newport Public Library
Doug Key plays a festival musician backstage in “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet
A guide to 22 burial grounds in Newport, plus fun facts and additional information
This list accompanies a story in our January/February 2025 issue of Newport Life Magazine. Be sure to find a print copy at one of our local retail
From the editor ~ January/February 2025 Dear readers, One of my favorite things about living in Newport is being able to walk nearly everywhere. Fr
The Jamestown artist’s work is the subject of “Prints: Naturally Inspired,” a retrospective of etchings and woodcuts
From invitations to flowers, party themes and activities, menus and pairings, there’s much to consider as you plan your seasonal gatherings
The Potter League for Animals offers an array of services during the holidays and all year long
Whether you’re shopping for friends, family or your office Secret Santa, here are some gifts for every budget!
Go behind-the-scenes at the Newport Mansions this holiday season with chief decorator Jim Donahue
The historic home of the Van Wickle family transforms for the festive season
Newport Sings presents its annual Winter Concert on December 15th
From knitting to needlepoint, fiber arts groups around Newport County keep people creative and connected.
Behind-the-scenes with graphic designer Karyn Jimenez-Elliot, who helped bring the latest Newport Life cover to life.
Another holiday season is upon us, and this issue highlights how community and companionship make this time of year especially bright.
Tiverton Farmers Market is holding its annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Market on Nov. 22
In the words of one life-long learner: “It’s what keeps me going”
OVERLAP Gallery’s “No Place Like Home” exhibition to benefit housing support groups in & around Newport
There’s one word most often used to describe a visit to this semi-remote island: special
Newport Pride hosts an Autumn Weekend Nov 8-10, with a Velvet Ball on Nov. 9th
The new restaurant at Gardiner House, under the direction of Chef Miguel Somoza, is the talk of the town
Longtime host of Newport’s Olde Town Ghost Walk talks storytelling and the magic of the moment
Newport artist unveils 100-foot panoramic installation at Newport Art Museum
Newport Contemporary Ballet premiering its new program October 18-20
Redwood Library hosts “Slim Aarons: Newport Days” showcasing photos spanning several decades
Middletown-raised author talking about their debut novel at Charter Books in Newport
In Little Compton, the Bowen family has established an artful roadside farm stand — and taken a bite at organic apple farming
The festival takes place Oct. 9-14 with a robust lineup of comedians to mark milestone
From the Caribbean to Ireland, the Balkans & beyond, workers on J-1 and H2B visas settle in Newport for the summer season
There’s something about islands. Something that draws you in and makes you aware of outlines and edges.
The Newport resident is an Olympic medalist, NBC sports commentator, and “village violinist” bursting with creativity
From historic farms to steam engines, gilded mansions to contemporary art exhibits, there’s a museum experience for everyone in the Ocean State
One planting at time, island youth are learning the lay of the land
Last summer, I attended my first backyard clambake. Having grown up on Aquidneck Island, the event felt like a milestone — a rite of passage.
Friday acts feature Kamasi Washington, Brittany Howard, Andre 3000 & more
From Hozier to Joan Baez, Black Pumas to De La Sol, Conan O’Brien and the Dropkick Murphys, there was something for everyone at Folk Fest
Hozier, Mavis Staples, Joan Baez highlights of the first day of the three-day music festival
A new database and exhibit at the Newport Historical Society explore local Black history from the 17th-19th centuries
Classic cocktails with an air of elevation, and sophistication, can be found around town
Since Curtis Speer arrived in Newport, he’s been a bit of a disrupter to the local art scene.
“Becoming Peggy Scott”: A conversation with Denée Benton and Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar of HBO’s The Gilded Age
From Rough Point to the Great Friends Meeting House, The Breakers to the Bristol Art Museum, Newport Art Museum and JAC, art abounds
When the 44th U.S. Senior Open tees off at Newport Country Club in June, it’ll be a marriage of past and present
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
In the writers’ room: Newport Life chats with authors ahead of free event in June
On producing “Stranger Things,” earning an Academy Award for an animated short, and advice for the next generation
The budding filmmaker has studied at URI and as a newportFILM fellow
The group of eight brothers (seven by blood, one by marriage) on making “Water Brother” and other films
The Portsmouth resident recently made the short film “The Stewards”
The Newporter began hosting a film festival in his backyard that expanded to the Jane Pickens Theater
The Newport resident has made several documentaries at the cross-section of nature and adventure
Featuring Corinna Halloran, Hannah Eaton, Jack Galvin, Lampton Enochs, Satya Sullivan and the Kinnane Brothers
Residents of Jamestown and Aquidneck Island organize in support of the Ukrainian cause
At Mother Pizzeria the menu is simple but elevated, the vibe chic but not pretentious
Moore House Design transforms a Portsmouth home to a space for dancing and dining — with the whole family in mind
Nicole Craft is a local personal chef with a penchant for vegetables
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling expands with a focus on production, community, hospitality, and innovation
The personal trainer talks finding a healthy work-life-motherhood balance
Work by the Iranian artist is currently on view in Newport, where themes explore the freedoms of women in public and private spaces