December 3rd, 2025
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
November 24th, 2025
In Little Compton, reconnecting with Sakonnet Wampanoag history, communities
The Little Compton Historical Society has opened a new garden and exhibition with a focus on Indigenous culture, past and present
November 20th, 2025
Another holiday season is here
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.
November 13th, 2025
If you love a good story, here’s a cider for the ages
Fox Hill Farm in Jamestown spans 64 acres with numerous apple trees, which yield the fruit used to make its Turncoat! ciders
November 6th, 2025
Community groups rally in support of those in need
Here’s a list of local food-support resources & ways you can help amid the pause in SNAP benefits
October 30th, 2025
Women-Owned Spotlight: Jillian Fazioli’s Successful Boutique Empire
Featuring the owner of Malibu Friday, Palm & Sage, and Avalon
October 30th, 2025
A Handpicked Collection of Remarkable Antiquities, our favorite finds from Aardvark Antiques
Featuring an alluring collection from Newport’s Aardvark Antiques, as featured in our September/October issue!
October 15th, 2025
Secondhand by the Sea: Four shops, one sustainable story
A spotlight on several storefronts around Newport County where local spirit meets personal style
October 8th, 2025
Newport Playhouse is as lively as ever with new shows and dining options
The longtime Newport venue expands offerings while staying close to its dinner theater roots
September 17th, 2025
Autumnal shifts in the air
As I write this, my kitchen windows are open and the air is already feeling a little like fall…
September 4th, 2025
Erica Lush is forging ahead in the world of competitive sailing
The local sailor will compete in France’s La Solitaire du Figaro — one of the toughest training platforms for offshore racing
September 4th, 2025
Newport International Boat Show returns!
Newport Life caught up with Jocelyn Emory, Director of Strategy, ahead of this year’s Newport International Boat Show
August 25th, 2025
Newport Live celebrates five years of concerts across venues
From the Norman Bird Sanctuary to Greenvale Vineyards and Channing Memorial Church an array of locations have hosted music Summertime on Aquidneck
August 20th, 2025
Serving Up a New Chapter
The International Tennis Hall of Fame presents a new slate of summer offerings, including an August weekend dedicated to the latest inductees
August 14th, 2025
Eating with the Ecosystem in Mind
Small fish make a big splash in Newport’s sustainable food scene
August 7th, 2025
Newport Jazz Festival returns for another standout year
Saturday offered something for everyone
July 29th, 2025
Newport Folk Festival 2025 is in the books!
A recap and some highlights from a whirlwind weekend
July 23rd, 2025
Local high school students take to the stage at Newport Folk Fest
Met School students enrolled in the Newport Festivals Music Lab will play two sets on the Foundation Stage this weekend
July 10th, 2025
Savoring summer, one meal, festival, beach day, and outing at a time
A few of our editor’s favorite summery things…
July 7th, 2025
Slice of Paradise: Couple renovates Middletown home and preserves the small, coastal charm
An Oklahoma couple found their dream home and turned it into a year-round, art-filled sanctuary
July 7th, 2025
Victorian Revival: A Newport home with an old soul is updated to meet modern needs
A historic home on Greenough Place is renovated with family gatherings in mind
July 7th, 2025
Haas Design is breaking the mold, one project at a time
A new design studio in town brings a fresh approach to bespoke coastal interiors
July 7th, 2025
Happiest Hour: An underutilized room gets new life as a vibey den
New design duo behind H & H studio create a chic space for equal parts lounging or hosting
June 30th, 2025
Gustave White Celebrates A Century of Real Estate History
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
June 26th, 2025
From the Market to Maison, a selection of our favorite finds
Featuring stylish items – and inspiration – from Newport’s Beaucoup Cafe & Store
June 11th, 2025
The Brits are Coming! Newport Design Week returns for second year
This year’s theme focuses on British influences and festivities include seminars, luncheons, and cocktail parties
June 5th, 2025
Designing your dream home with expert advice
Local interior designer Ally Maloney answers some of her most frequently asked questions Starting a new design project, from planning to budgeting
May 29th, 2025
The essence of what makes a house a home
This spring we delved into the world of design — learning from local interior designers about their methods for creation & curation
May 23rd, 2025
Sneak peek at the new Richard Morris Hunt exhibit
“In a New Light” opens May 30th at Rosecliff
May 15th, 2025
“Sisters by the Sea”: New commission seeks to expand Newport’s six Sister City relationships
The City-by-the-Sea is twinned with coastal communities in Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Japan
May 8th, 2025
Sean Landers on new exhibition at Newport Art Museum
Landers presents deeply personal seafaring works in dialogue with Winslow Homer’s maritime paintings, selected from the Museum’s collection
May 1st, 2025
A Salve senior reflects on her time in Newport
As commencement approaches, one student recalls her four years at Salve Regina University, and time spent on and off campus
April 22nd, 2025
Osprey are back! These beloved birds have returned for another season
Did you know dozens of volunteers watch over thriving osprey nests throughout Newport County?
April 17th, 2025
New Book Explores Newport’s Catholic History
John F. Quinn, chairman of Salve Regina’s History Department, spent a decade assembling the collected facts & stories
April 9th, 2025
Chef Carmine Mottola brings international flair & flavors to local menus
The globetrotting Italian chef has reimagined dishes at The Reef and The Bellevue Bar
March 26th, 2025
Exploring Newport’s “Sisters-by-the-Sea” & other stories for savoring spring
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
March 11th, 2025
A selection of stunning snapshots: Here are the results of our 2025 Photo Contest!
Readers submitted their favorite photos taken around Newport County
February 27th, 2025
A loving restoration brings Belmont Chapel back to life
From Ruins to Reverence in the heart of Newport’s historic Island Cemetery
February 20th, 2025
For Brooke Newsome, it’s strictly sourdough in the kitchen
How one local woman turned a breadmaking hobby — and recent online trend — into a cottage business
February 13th, 2025
‘A Labor of Love’: Rogers High School Black History Assembly
Annual celebration at Rogers High School has long legacy of promoting & making Black history
February 6th, 2025
Veronica Mays creates work from the heart
Throughout Black History Month, Mays will display her vibrant story quilts at Newport Public Library
January 15th, 2025
Side stage to history: local man cast as extra for Newport Folk Fest scenes in new Bob Dylan film
Doug Key plays a festival musician backstage in “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet
January 10th, 2025
Check out these historic burial sites in Newport!
A guide to 22 burial grounds in Newport, plus fun facts and additional information
January 10th, 2025
Complete list of the Rogers High School National Black History Month Assembly award recipients, 1972-2025
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
January 9th, 2025
Winter adventures in the City-by-the-Sea
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
January 8th, 2025
In the studio with printmaker Josy Wright
The Jamestown artist’s work is the subject of “Prints: Naturally Inspired,” a retrospective of etchings and woodcuts
December 31st, 2024
The art of entertaining for gatherings big and small
From invitations to flowers, party themes and activities, menus and pairings, there’s much to consider as you plan your seasonal gatherings
December 26th, 2024
Pets and the wonderful gift of companionship
The Potter League for Animals offers an array of services during the holidays and all year long
December 19th, 2024
The Newport Life Holiday Gift Guide is here!
Whether you’re shopping for friends, family or your office Secret Santa, here are some gifts for every budget!
December 18th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with Jim Donahue, Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture at the Preservation Society
Go behind-the-scenes at the Newport Mansions this holiday season with chief decorator Jim Donahue
December 13th, 2024
Christmas at Blithewold is a treat for the senses
The historic home of the Van Wickle family transforms for the festive season
December 9th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with Elizabeth Woodhouse, founder and artistic director of Newport Sings
Newport Sings presents its annual Winter Concert on December 15th
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.
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
Season’s greetings
Another holiday season is upon us, and this issue highlights how community and companionship make this time of year especially bright.
November 20th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with Meredith Brower, director of the Tiverton Farmers Market
Tiverton Farmers Market is holding its annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Market on Nov. 22
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 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
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
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
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 30th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with local ghost tour guide John Brennan
Longtime host of Newport’s Olde Town Ghost Walk talks storytelling and the magic of the moment
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 17th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with local choreographer Danielle Genest
Newport Contemporary Ballet premiering its new program October 18-20
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
October 12th, 2024
Living the Life: Q & A with local author Sophie Burnham
Middletown-raised author talking about their debut novel at Charter Books in Newport
October 9th, 2024
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
September 30th, 2024
Rogue Island Comedy Festival celebrates 10 years of good times
The festival takes place Oct. 9-14 with a robust lineup of comedians to mark milestone
September 23rd, 2024
Seasonal Workers: An Essential Exchange
From the Caribbean to Ireland, the Balkans & beyond, workers on J-1 and H2B visas settle in Newport for the summer season
September 20th, 2024
Musings on island life
There’s something about islands. Something that draws you in and makes you aware of outlines and edges.
September 12th, 2024
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
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
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
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.
August 3rd, 2024
Bringing the heat: Newport Jazz Festival celebrates 70th year
Friday acts feature Kamasi Washington, Brittany Howard, Andre 3000 & more
July 31st, 2024
Snapshots from the 65th Newport Folk Festival
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
July 27th, 2024
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 25th, 2024
“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
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
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 11th, 2024
Denée Benton of HBO’s The Gilded Age spends day in Newport
“Becoming Peggy Scott”: A conversation with Denée Benton and Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar of HBO’s The Gilded Age
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
June 25th, 2024
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
June 18th, 2024
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
May 30th, 2024
Ann Hood, Andre Dubus III, Elizabeth Strout in Conversation at Salve for Newport MFA
In the writers’ room: Newport Life chats with authors ahead of free event in June
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: Lampton Enochs
On producing “Stranger Things,” earning an Academy Award for an animated short, and advice for the next generation
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: Satya Sullivan
The budding filmmaker has studied at URI and as a newportFILM fellow
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: The Kinnane Brothers
The group of eight brothers (seven by blood, one by marriage) on making “Water Brother” and other films
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: Hannah Eaton
The Portsmouth resident recently made the short film “The Stewards”
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: Jack Galvin
The Newporter began hosting a film festival in his backyard that expanded to the Jane Pickens Theater
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers: Corinna Halloran
The Newport resident has made several documentaries at the cross-section of nature and adventure
May 23rd, 2024
Spotlight on Local Filmmakers
Featuring Corinna Halloran, Hannah Eaton, Jack Galvin, Lampton Enochs, Satya Sullivan and the Kinnane Brothers
May 16th, 2024
Rhode Islanders Unite to Support Ukraine
Residents of Jamestown and Aquidneck Island organize in support of the Ukrainian cause
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
May 3rd, 2024
Mid-Century Meets Disco
Moore House Design transforms a Portsmouth home to a space for dancing and dining — with the whole family in mind
April 12th, 2024
Nourish & Plenty: The Seasonal Bounty
Nicole Craft is a local personal chef with a penchant for vegetables
April 4th, 2024
Another View of Newport
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling expands with a focus on production, community, hospitality, and innovation
April 3rd, 2024
In Step With Carina LaBonte
The personal trainer talks finding a healthy work-life-motherhood balance
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
