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Tiverton High School students (from left) Ava Milukas, Ellie Flanagan, Casey Michaels, Julia Han and Emma Baker, who also wrote the play, will premiere "White Noise" Saturday evening.

Tiverton student film considers pandemic's toll

The white noise, a deafening, thick thing that pushes out all else, has consumed Mara's life: It drowns out her mother's incessant drone. Her friends' questions and concerns. It threatens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/27/22

Rogue Island Comedy Festival – 4 days of laughs on Aquidneck Island

The Ocean State’s only comedy festival returns this Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 6 to 9, for a full island takeover with nine shows across Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. More than 30 of the … more

10/5/22

The Glen Manor House, construction on which was completed in 1923, was designed by nationally known architect John Russell Pope, whose firm also designed the Jefferson Memorial, the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, and the National Archives and Records Administration building, all in Washington, D.C.

In Portsmouth: Glen Manor House celebrating 100 years

First it served as the summer residence for a prominent local farming family, and then for the Town of Portsmouth as a venue for weddings and other special events. more

8/9/23

Rain Harvest Festival on Sunday in Providence

Join a celebration of water, science, and art at the fourth annual Rain Harvest Festival hosted by the Stormwater Innovation Center and City of Providence Parks Department! This free … more

9/20/23

Live concerts and theater at Linden Place

Linden Place, an 1810 Federal mansion, is decorated for the holidays and offering live concerts in the historic ballroom on Dec. 8 and 9, the Bristol Theater Company’s performance of “A … more

12/7/23

A Capella in the Garden at Rough Point

For the final performance in the Newport Restoration Foundation's 2022 TGIF series, Salve Regina University’s a capella groups, Mixtapes and Pitches with Attitude, will perform a collection of … more

10/5/22

A view from Wolf Pit Hill looking west to Drift Road at the Head of Westport. In the far distance stands the Bell School and houses lining Drift Road. The Wolf Pit School, built in 1833, appears in the center foreground, close to the gambrel-roofed house built by W. F. King. On the far right stands the home of Dr. Tupper, who cared for seriously ill patients. Several buildings stand on the west landing across the river. Look closely to find a ladder leaning against a tree and the horse and buggy, probably belonging to the photographer. The photograph is from The Penobscot Marine Museum Collection, Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company Collection.

Panoramas show a Westport long gone, on a grand scale

A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport opens Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as … more

12/22/22

Broadway Street Fair on Saturday in Newport

The Broadway Street Fair is back in Newport, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 12-5 p.m. The Street Fair will begin at Equality Park and extend all down to Farewell Street. The day will be filled with … more

10/6/22

Everyone was Irish during last year's parade in Adamsville. This is the event's second year.

'World's shortest' St. Patrick's Day parade returns

Save Saturday, March 18 on your calendar — this could only take a few minutes. The "World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" is coming back, a year after the Kinnane brothers of … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/30/23

Live nativity on Friday and Saturday this week

The meticulously staged production recreates the story of Jesus’ birth from the Roman guards taking the census and the shepherds’ field, where angels proclaim the birth, to the manger … more

12/6/23

Go Fly a Kite! at Jacob’s Point

Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for a kite-flying event. All ages are invited. Use one of the land trust’s kites or bring your own. This beach looking over the Warren River has a steady … more

10/5/22

Newport Dance Festival taking place through the weekend

Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St. in … more

7/19/23

Annual free Trunk or Treat is this Sunday at Burr’s Hill

Stop by Burr’s Hill Park this weekend, Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for the annual Trunk or Treat event. more

10/26/23

'Daffodil Days' Spring Fling at Audrain Auto Museum

The Audrain Automotive Museum on historic Bellevue Avenue in Newport is hosting a Spring Fling in support of Newport in Bloom’s Daffodil Days. The enchanting evening among the automotive … more

4/19/23

Providence lights up with Waterfire on Saturday night

There will be a full lighting of Waterfire this Saturday, July 22, in Providence. Onshore programs and vendors open at 6:30 p.m. Lighting is at sunset (8:13 p.m.) and continues until midnight. … more

7/19/23

Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol this weekend

The Black Ships Festival has an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, free taiko drum concert on Friday at 6:30 p.m., an arts and crafts fair on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independence … more

8/9/23

Earth Day 'Extravaganza' and concert at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting an Earth Week Extravaganza with an afternoon of celebration, storytelling, and science from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Bring your family and friends, and find … more

4/19/23

Tiverton Farmers Market continues on Sunday

The Tiverton Farmers Market takes place every Sunday, including this Sunday July 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road. The vendor lineup (subject to change) … more

7/19/23

Family Fun Day at Glen Park

Portsmouth Parks and Recreation with The Four Hearts Foundation presents Greggy Good, musician, at 1:30 p.m.; David Garrity, illusionist, at 2:30; Johnny the K (pictured), children’s musician, … more

8/9/23

Bike enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the car-free “Farm-to-Farm” ride held in 2018 on Middle Road. A similar event is taking place in Island Park and beyond this Saturday.

In Portsmouth: A wide berth for just walkers and cyclists

PORTSMOUTH — Plan ahead, as most of you won’t be able to drive a car or truck through Island Park or the Hummocks for a good chunk of time this Saturday, Sept. 9. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/5/23

'Wintersong' by Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem this weekend

We New Englanders have two primary coping mechanisms for wintertime: introspection and celebration. We hole up and reflect on our lives, and then we let loose and party. This Saturday, December … more

12/6/23

Sue Young with a sign at the CFP Arts, Wellness and Community Center, advertising a fund-raiser she’s organizing next month. Young is celebrating 10-plus years of good health after suffering a serious heart attack.

Giving back after getting a second chance

PORTSMOUTH — Sue Young still remembers the date when her life was thrown upside down: Nov. 23, 2012. At the time, she was a healthy and busy 57-year-old. more

By Jim McGaw | 1/30/23

Keith Munslow at the beach in Newport

The Newport Recreation Department hosts Family Night Concerts at Easton's Beach on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. This Thursday, July 20, storyteller Keith Munslow takes the stage at 6 … more

7/19/23

Arts festival, music and food trucks at the carousel on Saturday

The Looff Arts Festival has fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles, glassware, leather, authors, dancers, drummers, food trucks, Big Nazo, and music by Superchief Trio (pictured), Down City, Hit … more

8/9/23

Warren Arts and Quahog Festivals return this weekend

Lovers of fine art, fine food, and live music should mark their calendars for Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, as the Warren Arts Festival and the Warren Quahog and Seafood Festival will be celebrating their 30th and 39th annual outings at Burr’s Hill Park. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/20/23