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Local Film Screening Highlights Independent Journalism Survival
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (222+ words) The Jane Pickens Theatre on Washington Square will host two screenings this weekend of the documentary film, u201c Steal This Story, Please, u201d which chronicles the work of independent journalist Amy Goodman, founder of Democracy Now! , and the organizationu2019s crew of reporters. The…...
Lady Liberty Exhibit at Belcourt
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (269+ words) Certainly, it could not be pre'sented in a more appropriate space. Belcourt was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the architect responsible for the Statue of Liber'ty's massive pedestal. Like her infrastructure, the stat'ue's pedestal was revolutionary for its time because…...
A Different Artistic Look at 250 Years of American History
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (231+ words) Amid all the patriotic celebra'tions of the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Inde'pendence, Cusp Gallery on Wash'ington Square shares a somewhat different approach in "Some Birthday, America," an exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Tracy Weisman. The show features conceptual mixed media…...
Film Illustrates Urgency of Independent Journalism
1+ week, 23+ min ago (419+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 Amy Goodman reporting on the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest in 2016, from the documentary "Steal This Story, Please!" coming to the Jane Pickens Theater. The documentary, "Steal This Story, Please!", serves as one of the most compelling arguments…...
Benefactors of the Arts Awards $5, 500 Grant to Newport Schools
1+ week, 25+ min ago (269+ words) The Benefactors of the Arts, organizers of the upcoming 42nd Annual Newport Secret Garden Tour, awarded a $5, 500 grant to Newport Public Schools to cultivate creativity in local students and enrich arts education throughout the island. Since 1984, Benefactors of the Arts has…...
CALENDAR of Events: June 18-28
1+ week, 18+ min ago (1714+ words) Are you holding an arts & cultural, educational or nonprofit event? If so, post the information to the yearlong calendar on Newport This Week. com/events. Events posted by noon on Mondays will be included in the print calendar as space…...
Grammy Winner Headlines Puddingstone Festival
1+ week, 14+ min ago (456+ words) For many musicians, a Grammy win is viewed as a shining beacon of appreciation and respect amongst the public for all the hard work it takes for an artist to record an album, release it and promote it to the…...
Jack-of-All-Trades Comedian Kerri Louise to Perform
1+ week, 30+ min ago (405+ words) Boston-born, New York-based stand-up comedian Kerri Louise is coming to Newport Elks Lodge for the third installment of the New'port Comedy Series on June 27. She will appear with Ken Rogerson, who boasts appearances on David Letterman's and Conan O'Brien's late…...
Rhode Island Author Pens Her Second Page-Turner
1+ week, 19+ min ago (509+ words) The Prologue reveals why Peter and Nell have not let Winnie sail with them for about 13 years. They have chosen not to share the reason with their daughter. Winnie, resolute and sin'gle minded, knows this will be her parents" last…...
Hellenic Fest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (33+ words) Newport This Week Greece comes to the City by the Sea July 17-19th at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church annual Hellenic Fest. Free Admission. Corner Thames & Brewer Sts. Opa!...