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 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
March 18th, 2024
Spring inspiration
I hope as you read our March/April issue, you’ll feel a little less restless for summer and little more inspired this spring
March 15th, 2024
Bird’s Eye View: On Belonging
An essay that travels through the seasons, from the desert of the southwest to the shores of the northeast, there and back again: home
March 1st, 2024
A round-up of wellness spaces
The quiet of winter is an excellent time to seek out self-care, whether it’s finally getting a massage and facial or making time for yoga.
February 23rd, 2024
Winter Hikes in Newport and Beyond
Suggestions for seeking solitude, scenery and sanctuary on a snowy day
February 14th, 2024
Planning a Newport wedding? Here’s our list of Where To Go & What To Do
Here’s a roundup of all things wedding in and around Newport County, whether you’re in town as a guest or planning the party of your dreams
February 12th, 2024
Welcome to the re-launched Newport Wedding Magazine
Whether you’re planning a wedding or a bachelorette party, or looking for tips on what to do and where to go, we have you covered
February 7th, 2024
“The next generation of conservationists”
The Aquidneck Land Trust announces winners of annual youth art & writing contest
February 1st, 2024
Exploring: Tiverton and Little Compton
Rhode Island is a small state, but there are destinations that can transport you in a way that seems quite removed from everyday life.
January 18th, 2024
The Future of Sailing
Clare Harrington is the first woman to reach the ranks of Vice Commodore at the New York Yacht Club
January 11th, 2024
A Forgotten Story: The Celestial City-by-the-Sea
An exhibition at Rosecliff examines the centuries-old relationship between China and Newport
December 19th, 2023
Sweet & Savory: Traditions from around the world
Local chefs & bakers share favorite recipes for the holiday season
December 14th, 2023
Holiday Gift Guide
Our annual gift guide is here, complete with suggestions for all sorts of people in your life!
December 7th, 2023
Spring Park officially dedicated
The project, in progress for a decade, is expected to be finished by the end of 2023
November 15th, 2023
Weird, Wonderful, Obscure: New book explores Rhode Island’s quirks & history
Bob Curley wrote a book, just recently published: “Secret Rhode Island: A guide to the weird, wonderful, and obscure.”
November 6th, 2023
College Bound
Local educators are partnering to pave the path to higher education for first-generation students
November 2nd, 2023
The Vineyard Garden
Newport Vineyards planted its first garden crops three years ago, and now a variety of fresh herbs and produce are among the offerings served
October 26th, 2023
Workwear for Working Women
Taylor Johnston runs Gamine, a Tiverton clothing company featuring her own line of durable denim and sustainable knitwear
October 19th, 2023
East Bay Getaway
Whether you’re headed to Bristol and Warren for an afternoon or an overnight, there’s plenty to explore this season
September 21st, 2023
Beekeeping: An Intimate Pastime
Area beekeepers share a love and appreciation for one of nature’s smallest — and most fascinating — creatures: bees
September 15th, 2023
Newport Boat Show Kicks-Off
The 52nd Annual Newport Boat Show began Thursday morning and will continue through Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14-17, 2023.
September 7th, 2023
The Seasonality of Seafood
‘Tis the season of buttery lobster rolls, crispy fried clams and savory stuffies, but do Rhode Islanders know where their seafood comes from
August 31st, 2023
“We’re a museum without walls”
Art&Newport brings contemporary art to The Vernon House in Newport this summer and fall
August 31st, 2023
The shape of language
Viewers invited to consider ‘Book as Muse’ this summer at Jamestown Arts Center
August 25th, 2023
Rosecliff reopens after extensive restoration project
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced the completion of a months-long restoration of Rosecliff mansion. Begun on Jan. 2, the pro
August 17th, 2023
Thirsty? Local bars have you covered
From Newport Water to the Nordic Cooler, there’s a cocktail for everyone
August 7th, 2023
The last of the trap fishers
Corey Wheeler Forrest is a third-generation Rhode Island trap fisherwoman, capturing real moments at sea
July 31st, 2023
More than a concert: Newport Folk Festival wraps another year
Jon Batiste, Billy Strings, Los Lobos, Lana Del Rey take to the main stage at Newport Folk Festival
July 29th, 2023
Newport Folk Festival returns with annual dose of magical moments
Thousands gathered at Fort Adams for the first day of the legendary festival, which featured local acts alongside music greats
July 27th, 2023
Classically Hip
Newport Classical presents summer music festival and year-round programming with something for everyone
July 27th, 2023
More than a game
From the courts to the course, local youths are serving up fresh talent — and a trio of organizations are there to cheer them on
July 21st, 2023
Tennis Week is Underway
On the court and off the court, players are enjoying their time in Newport
July 13th, 2023
Trailblazers to follow: Billy Thalheimer & Mike Klinker of Regent Seagliders
Electric “seagliders” that can “float, foil, and fly” on and above the water could become the future of regional transportation
July 13th, 2023
Trailblazers to follow: Mark Aramli of BedJet
Mark Aramli describes himself as “a perpetually sweaty, hot sleeper,” which led him to invent one of the coolest (and hottest) sleeping aids on
July 13th, 2023
Trailblazers to follow: The Beyar sisters of Balanced Beyars Health
Known as the “hormone hype girls,” the Beyar sisters are changing the way women relate to their menstrual cycles
