The Volvo Ocean Race started in 1972 as the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race with 17 yachts and a 27,500 nautical mile course starting in Portsmouth, UK. The race sponsorship was taken over by Volvo in 2001 and various stopover points were added. Since [...]
Back for it's fourth year, the Newport Craft Beer Festival will be taking place over two days, May 8th and 9th. Co-Sponsored by the Newport Storm Brewery and Pour Judgement Bar & Grille, this 21+ event will feature beers from 35 craft breweries. There are [...]
It might not seem like it, but spring is here and one of the best ways to celebrate is by heading to Blithewold Mansion in Bristol for their annual Daffodil Days. Daffodil Days is a month long celebration of spring and the beautiful Daffodils that [...]
St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest and most looked forward to days for locals in Newport. March is also Irish Heritage Month in Newport, and there will be various activities happening throughout the month in order to celebrate Newport's Irish roots. The highlight [...]
This past fall, a new addition to Bellevue Avenue opened and is a great place for those who love cars. The Audrain Automobile Museum has opened up near the Tennis Hall of Fame, with a vision to become one of New England's most regarded automotive museums. It [...]
Starting on November 22nd and lasting until January 4th, three of Newport's historic mansions will have their halls decked out for Christmas. The Breakers, Marble House and the Elms will be filled with yuletide décor, complete with thousands of poinsettias, evergreens, wreaths, fresh flowers and a 28 Christmas [...]