August 14, 2015

The Bit Players Comedy Show

Go check out the award winning Improv Comedy  with The Bit Players at the Firehouse Theater on 4 Equality Park Place in Newport. The show begins at 8 p.m. 

The shows consist of fast paced, high energy improvisation similar to "Whose Line is it Anyway"

Every show is BYOB. 

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August 14, 2015

Bob Marley at the Newport Comedy Series

Bob Marley returns to the Newport Comedy Series on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Newport. Marley has been absent from the show for the last  five years 

Marley has appeared on Letterman, Conan, his own Comedy Central standup special and as Detective Greenly in The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. 

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August 14, 2015

41N Culinary Masters Series

Head over to Forty 1 North and see the 41N Culinary Masters Series with James Beard Award winner Michael Solomonov. 

In 2014, Solomonov was named the Eater's National Chef of the Year. 

The night includes dinner with wine pairings and interaction with the chef and costs $100 per person.

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August 15, 2015

 Newport vs. Philadelphia: Newport International Polo Series

Head on over to the Newport International Polo grounds and watch Newport battle Philadelphia. Tickets start at just $12 while children up to the age of 15 can get in for free. 

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August 15, 2015

Tour of the Month: The Stamp Act Riot and the Road to Revolution

In August 1765, Newport was one of the leading cities of British North America experiencing a Golden Age of wealth and cultural refinement. 

Still, a group of Newporters decided to organize a protest that turned Newport's leading citizens against each other and setting the city and Rhode Island on path to rebellion against Great Britain. 

Find out what Newport was like in 1765  and learn more about what happened in America on the eve of the Revolution with this tour

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August 15, 2015

Neil Young Tribute - Rust Never Sleeps

If you love Neil Diamond you will definitly want to check out the tribute band Rust Never Sleeps. 

The show starts at 9 p.m at the Newport Grand Events Center and is FREE. 

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August 15, 2015

Newport Storm Luau at Fort Adams State Park

Enjoy a Luau at beautiful Fort Adams State Park from 3:30- 9 p.m. This 21+ event is put on the benifit the Fort Adams Trust. Be advised this vendors at the event will be cash only. 

Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door. 

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August 16, 2015

Literacy Blooms at a Novel Evening

Chleck out the Newport Public Library on Sunday night for the annual fundraising event to help support the library, Literacy Blooms at a Novel Evening. The event will take place in a tent just outside the library.

Literacy Blooms at a Novel Evening will feature food, drinks, a silent auction and honorary speaker Bill Corcoran. 

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August 16, 2015

9th Annual Newport Independent Music Festival

Check out the Newport Independent Music Festival at the King Park gazebo features Zydeco music for dancing or listening with RI's own Slippery Sneakers band. Opening will be Newport vocal/guitar duo of talented singer Leslie Grimes with master guitarist Matt Bruneau of Big Cat Blues Band. Concert is weather permitting. 

Lawn seating, family and doggie friendly. Presented by the City of Newport, free and handicap accessible.

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August 16, 2015

Blues Music at Newport Vineyards

Enjoy the music of the Kane Brothers Blues Band at Newport Vineyards while sampling the wines of the vineyard or enjoying a meal at the Brix restaurant.

The event takes place from 2 - 5 p.m.

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