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Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023The Newport Biennial 2022
New England artists
March 9 - May 29Lisa Reihana in Pursuit of Venus [infected]
Transforms the Bell into a lush land- and sound-scape
March 9 - May 29One Whale Makes Seven Shores Prosperous
March 9 - June 6Highway Kind
The ways in which American artists have depicted rural landscapes through the framing device of the highway.
March 9 - May 29Drawing Closer
Consider how and why drawings were created, paying special attention to the materials
March 12 - September 4Chromoskedasic Portraits
By Artist Alan W. Bean.
March 26 - May 24The Carol Burnett Show & Cabaret
Carol Burnett comedy skits featuring all the beloved Newport Playhouse actors.
April 3 - June 30Only One Earth — Only One RI
our environment through students’ eyes
April 4 - May 23Photography by Karen Johnson-Nieuwendijk
An exhibition and sale of original photography by Karen Johnson-Nieuwendijk
April 8 - May 22Rising Seas • Featured IFA Artist Linda Megathlin
April 21 @ 8:00 am - May 29 @ 5:00 pmThe Neurodiversity Everywhere!: Spring 2022 Tour
Multiple locations throughout RI, multiple times. stensemble.org/tickets Featuring two performances xxx and utilizing a mobile stage, STE presents a show that is inclusive and representative of neurodiversity.
April 22 - May 28Olmstead in Newport
Photos of local architecture
April 23 - July 24Finding the Spirit of Inaga: A Gallery of Traditional Musical Instruments
This interactive cultural learning experience provides an in-depth look into timeless musical traditions.
April 29 - June 30Joe Banda
April 30 - September 11SBG Artist Members Spring Exhibit.
SBG Artist Members Spring Exhibit.
April 30 - June 12Below the Surface
Explore and uncover the parallel experiences and synergy between the arts and sciences.
April 30 - May 31Re-examining Conservation: Questions at the Intersection of the Arts & Sciences.
The first exhibit in the Creature Conserve Biennial, a series of exhibits celebrating the work of artists, writers, and creatives around the globe who are combining art, science and traditional ecological knowledge to study, celebrate and protect animals and their habitats.
May 4 - June 10A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The fairy king and queen are feuding, a band of wannabe actors are rehearsing and chief mischief-maker Puck is doing all he can to ensure that the course of love is anything but smooth in this Shakespearean comedy classic.
May 5 - May 29Remembering: Paintings
By David Everett.
May 5 - July 6
Melanie Lynx is Perfectly Flawed
By Tyler Curry In March the dimSocialite headed to Firehouse 13 to get the low-down on American Idol contestant and local singer, Melanie Lynx. With a new music video coming out, DS caught up with her to get the skinny on the making of “Perfectly Flawed.” American Idol finalist and independent pop recording artist, Melanie […]
Passport to Nature
By Erin Kayata There are three things you need when exploring the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge: bug spray, sunscreen, and a creative sense of direction. As part of the Rhode Island Audubon Society’s Passport to the Trails program, Motif hit the trail in order to find a hidden symbol. Whether it was the directions […]
Roller Derby for Dummies
By Ali Walsh What’s a better way to spend a Saturday night than to watch a group of women slam into each other on roller skates? To my surprise after my very first experience watching the Old Money Honeys v. the Sakonnet River Rats (the winners of the night), not much. I walked into the […]
Not Your Average Kites
By Lindsey Martin Newport is known for their sailing history and as a breezy historical island and the site of “America’s World Cup”, but this past weekend all of the sailing took place in the sky. Brenton Point Park was the place to be for the annual Newport Kite Festival. The American Kite Fliers […]
Gasoline and Testosterone: Cruise Night 2013
Transport yourself back to a simpler time: where people were friendlier, hemlines were higher, mom and pop hardware stores were as ubiquitous as Starbucks and McDonalds, soda was sold specially at the corner drug store, mother’s didn’t drive minivans (and didn’t need them), and even the ugly cars had more style than a GQ magazine. […]
Live Bait: The Love of my Life
By Ali Walsh If someone asked you to tell a story about the love of your life, what story would you tell them? The audience at Live Bait this past weekend came up with a lot of heartfelt, interesting, and hilarious stories to share. Live Bait is an open forum that allows anyone that shows […]
Improv Jones
By Ali Walsh Roars of laughter can be heard at 95 Empire Street every Saturday night thanks to Improv Jones. This comedy show brings performers together to create hilarious scenarios, all without practice. Yes, everything you see is made up on the spot. Using audience suggestions and stories from friends, the group plays games and […]
