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Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center
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Downtown Newport will soon be the new home for a majestic 25-foot fir and then the anticipation for the unofficial kick-off of the holiday season - the tree lighting
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Christmas at Blithewold
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Fairy Tales and Fantasies await visitors to Blithewold this Christmas season. Entering the mansion, guests will encounter the magnificent 18 foot “tree of fantasy” soaring to the ceiling and twinkling with thousands of lights.
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Walk Of Freedom To Be Built On Bristol Town Common
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(BRISTOL, R.I.)-- To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration, the Bristol Fourth of July Committee announced today the creation of the Walk of Freedom, to help raise funds for the nation’s oldest celebration. The Walk of Freedom will be located at the center of the Bristol Town Common circling the Flag Pole.
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Newport, Rhode Island Marriott Celebrates Yuletide
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NEWPORT, RI – November 18, 2009 – Few destinations are as beloved at the holidays as Newport, Rhode Island. Visitors come from all over to enjoy Yuletide in this famous “City by the Sea,” with its bedecked historic mansions, and cobbled downtown streets that twinkle with charm. Over the past few years, Newport has become known for another delightful holiday attraction: the giant gingerbread house with a working lighthouse that shines its beacon over the atrium lobby of the Newport Marriott.
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Festive Christmas Celebrations Begin This Month at the Newport Mansions
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Newport, RI - Spectacular decorations will soon deck the halls of The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House, as The Preservation Society of Newport County prepares to welcome visitors for Christmas at the Newport Mansions, from November 20, 2009 through January 3, 2010.
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Celebrate the Holidays with History
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Newport, RI – (November 2009) – The Newport Historical Society is pleased to offer several holiday programs this winter season—two annual favorites and a new event in conjunction with the White Horse Tavern.
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Discover the value of Newport Restaurant Week
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Newport, RI (October 2009)- Prepare your palettes for their mouth watering menus this fall during Newport Restaurant Week November 1st -8th featuring a wide variety of participating restaurants, culinary special events and lodging packages . Diners will enjoy three-course prix fixe meals at exceptional values lunch $16 and dinner $30, as well as wine tastings and culinary demonstrations by local chefs.
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26 Annual Newport Black Ships Festival
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Welcome to the 26th Annual Black Ships Festival! Over 150 years ago, the Treaty of Kanagawa was
signed and initiated the trading relationship between Japan and the United States. Newport’s own
Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN, negotiated this treaty during a time when Japan was isolated
from the rest of the world. This celebration commemorates his accomplishments and features over 50
exciting events that provide the unique opportunity to experience Japanese art, culture, and music here
in Newport, RI from Thursday to Sunday, July 16-19, 2009.
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A Weekend of Coaching Returns to Newport in August
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(Newport, RI) — Authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses will return to Newport from August 20-23, 2009, in the triennial renewal of a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
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Local Howard Johnson Inn Wins Two National Awards
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Of 473 properties worldwide, the Howard Johnson Inn of Middletown, RI took 1st place and was recognized with the 2008 Overall Guest Satisfaction Award presented by Howard Johnson International.
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New Art Gallery Opening
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The latest addition to Newport’s local art scene, is the Grand Opening of a collaborative art gallery at 134 Spring Street, in the quaint Historic Hill neighborhood of downtown Newport: “Harbor Fine Art”.
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2009 Newport International Film Festival
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This year’s Festival will present five days and nights of screenings of over 90 U.S. and international feature, documentary and short films; Rhode Island focus, narrative, documentary and audience award competitions; filmmaker panels; events; a free screening in beautiful Ballard Park; the presentation of the prestigious Claiborne Pell Award; and those fabulous Newport parties
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Polo Series Opens on June 6th
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The Newport International Polo Series will open its 18th season on Saturday, June 6th with USA vs. Chile at 5pm. Featuring teams from around the world competing against USA, the polo matches will run continuously every Saturday from June through September on the polo grounds of historic Glen Farm.
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Newport Mansions Announce a New Tour for 2009: "The Breakers Revealed"
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Capping ten years of research into the house and the lives of the
people who lived and worked there, the new tour will take visitors into several previously-unseen areas,
and share stories about the Vanderbilt family and their servants that have never been heard before.
Visitors will for the first time have an opportunity to see the house from multiple points of view,
experiencing it the way different people did in its heyday…whether a family member, a servant, or a
guest.
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Wardrobe of Heiress and Fashion Plate Doris Duke on Exhibit
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Doris Duke’s Newport mansion Rough Point will celebrate fashion and the shopping experience
this spring with its 2009 exhibition “Shop Like an Heiress: Buying Fashion in the 20th Century.”
Visitors will see highlights from Doris Duke’s remarkable 9,000 piece clothing collection including
custom made couture by designers such as Dior, Givenchy, Halston and Pucci. Displayed in two
galleries at Rough Point, the exhibit explores how she shopped for her wardrobe in search of the
stylish, chic clothes that established her as one of the best dressed in society.
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2009 Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series
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The Newport Yachting Center announces that three Grammy recognized headliners have already been secured for this summer's 12th Annual Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series.
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Newport Marriott Completes a Multi-Milion Dollar Renovation
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The Newport Marriott Hotel, facing Newport Harbor and across the street from many of the shops, attractions, restaurants and clubs in the heart of downtown Newport Rhode Island, is near completion of a stylish multi-million dollar project encompassing all the hotel’s function space and foyers. All of the furniture, fixtures, furnishings, and nuances feature contemporary nautical design elements that depict the vibrant, colorful surroundings and dynamic charm of the “City by the Sea”.
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“10 Great Places to Indulge Your Love for Tennis.”
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NEWPORT, RI – Today, the International Tennis Hall of Fame located in Newport, Rhode Island, was identified in a USA TODAY article as one of the “10 Great Places to Indulge Your Love for Tennis.”
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Rhode Island to Become First U.S. State to Receive International Award
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It is with great pride and satisfaction that we invite you to witness the presentation of the “International Star Diamond Award” to the State of Rhode Island on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Rhode Island will be the first U.S. state to receive the Award, which represents the highest and most prestigious form of achievement in the tourism and hospitality industry, and only the tenth destination worldwide.
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2008 Completed Renovations at Newport, Rhode Island Hotels
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“It is always exciting to have a renovated product to help us sell Newport,” says Tim Walsh, VP Sales for the Newport, RI CVB. “The remodeling of all the Hyatt’s meeting and event space, as well as the creation of a new main entrance and lobby area offering a spectacular sense of arrival overlooking the Newport Bridge is a great story for us to talk about this winter. With the Hyatt project complete, all four of the convention hotels in Newport including The Hotel Viking, The Newport Marriott and The Newport, will have undergone major renovations making the destination that much more alluring.”
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Governor Proclaims Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry as Rhode Island’s Own
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Aboard the 132-foot steel hull of Rhode Island’s future Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri ceremoniously raised his state’s flag today, after proclaiming that the vessel, during its construction and when it is sailing, will not only symbolize the state’s rich maritime history but also represent the importance of the marine trades to Rhode Island’s sound economic future.
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Touro Synagogue and the Colonial Jewish Cemetery: An Unexpected Experience
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Virtually unaltered since its dedication in 1763, Touro Synagogue was designed by Peter
Harrison, America’s first great architect. Seen from the street, the structure is all classical grace;
inside, its ornate yet elegant sanctuary reflects Sephardic Jewish worship practices that date
back hundreds of years. Here, Newport’s active congregation and visitors from around the
world come to worship and reflect.
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Ways of thinking about Touro Synagogue
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Touro Synagogue is an active, living congregation. In this sense, it is like the Redwood Library, which is still performing something very much like the function it had when it was built, but unlike the mansions, which are a kind of relic of a way of life that no longer exists.
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Taste of Newport Cookbook
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The mouth-watering Taste of Newport cookbook featuring recipes from the finest Newport, Rhode Island area restaurants and their award-winning chefs is here! This colorful high-end book serves up 272 pages of delectable recipes from 50 restaurants, caterers, local “celebrity chefs” (such as the late Doris Duke),
confectionaries, and bakeries.
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Newport has Gone to the Dogs!
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For those of us with dogs, it is easy to see how they are considered “man’s best friend” and quickly become members of the family. A true dog lover knows when choosing a vacation, it is difficult to imagine enjoying a relaxing escape without your furry friend. In dog-friendly Newport, there are numerous options for you and “Fido”, so no need to leave him behind.
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Steel Hull for Rhode Island's Tall Ship on its Way to Newport
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After announcing in July its intention to build a Tall Ship for Rhode Island, the non-profit organization Tall Ships Rhode Island (TSRI), Inc., closed September 2 on the purchase of a steel hull that gives it a substantial leg up on its mission. It will see through to completion the building of the Oliver Hazard Perry, a 207 ft., three-masted, full-rigged 19th Century warship replica with ties to Rhode Island's famous naval war hero of the same name.
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10 Ways In Which Gansett Cruises Is Socially Responsible.
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The M/V Gansett is itself a recycled item – the half-century old 50’ wooden vessel, used as a lobster and fishing boat decades earlier, was restored in 2005/6, put back in service as a tour and charter boat in 2007.
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Fort Adams Trust Receives 2008 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award
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The Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport have awarded the Fort Adams Trust a 2008 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award for accomplishments to date restoring the North Casemates and a portion of the Officers Quarters in the East Wall, along with the ramparts above these sections of the Fort.
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Newport Vineyards 2007 Riesling Wins Best of Show
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The Fourth Annual Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition was held on July 19-20 in Haymarket,
Virginia. This year’s event included 458 wine entries from 100 wineries in 12 states. The 2007 Riesling was awarded Best of Show in addition to best Riesling.
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City Officials Unveil Easton’s Beach Improvements
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Since last fall, the City has invested $214,000 for Rotunda structural repairs and Ballroom window replacement; $108,000 for repaving and pedestrian safety improvements to the west parking lot, as well as another $100,000 for improvements to the Ballroom facility, including resurfaced floors, lighting, awning canopy, signs, new acoustical ceiling, painting, window dressing, and upgraded bathrooms.
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America's Cup Charters Celebrates Cup Racing Legacy
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Though the current America's Cup competition is in legal disarray and sailing syndicates associated with it are quickly unraveling, America's Cup Charters in Newport, Rhode Island (USA), is managing the largest fleet of 12 Meters in the world and celebrating a half century of 12 Meter Class racing.
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First Annual Green Hospitality Certification Awards Program
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This Earth Day restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality related businesses from across the state gathered at the Rhode Island Convention Center for the Green Hospitality Certification Awards Program. These businesses were the first in the state to be recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for completing all the certification requirements of the Green Hospitality Certification Program.
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Prep Cosmetics Opens Eco-Friendly Shop in Newport.
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Just a few steps up from Newport’s Historic Thames Street a soft
light glows from a petal chandelier, vibrant colors, high gloss cabinets, and a large antique oak
library card catalogue showcase high-end cosmetic and skin care products. Welcome to Prep
Cosmetics — a sophisticated cosmetic boutique where smart, brand conscious consumers can
exclusively find high-end organic, natural and designer lines locally in the city-by-the-sea.
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Stone House Unveils New Look Through Meticulous Historic Preservation Efforts
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An intimate resort destination with an emphasis on individualized amenities, Stone House will offer a private and refined sanctuary designed for comfort and relaxation. In addition, Stone House will offer dining at 1854 and Pietra, bringing Little Compton residents and visitors a refined and authentic dining destination. Stone House is also set to open the Stone House Spa, the first of its kind in Little Compton.
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Newport County CVB Honors its Statewide Newport Ambassadors.
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The Ambassador Program was established in 2003 and recognizes local citizens who were instrumental in bringing a meeting or major event to Newport County, thereby increasing exposure for our destination and boosting the local economy.
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Little Compton’s Only Bed and Breakfast Officially Opens
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Each guest room features a breath-taking, antique bed, from Leonard’s New England.
Luxurious Serta mattresses, high thread count linens, and beautiful comforters ensure your comfort. Each room offers a comfortable sitting area, natural light, fresh flowers, CD players, reading lights, and more. Views abound from every room.
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Legendary Inns of Newport Takes Rhode Island's Top Luxury Hotel Group Honor
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The Legendary Inns of Newport has been recognized as Rhode Island's top AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel group. For the fifth year in a row, both its flagship Newport, RI luxury bed and breakfasts, Cliffside Inn and Abigail Stoneman Inn, have received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award.
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Schooner Aquidneck added to Sightsailing Fleet
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Sightsailing of Newport has added the 80 foot Schooner “Aquidneck” to its fleet of sailing vessels. Sightsailing of Newport has been offering sailing cruises as well as private and corporate charters from Bowen’s Wharf for 18 years. The Aquidneck was brought to Newport late last fall from Florida. She will offer regularly scheduled, day and sunset sailing cruises and will be available for private charters.
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Partners with Sports Museum of America to Create Nation’s First Al
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The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has announced a partnership with the Sports Museum of America (SmA). The International Tennis Hall of Fame now joins over 50 single-sport Halls of Fame, National Governing Bodies, Museums and other sports organizations across North America as a Founding Sports Partner of the Sports Museum of America (SmA), www.sportsmuseum.com. Scheduled to open in New York City in May 2008, SmA is the Nation's first and only museum to celebrate all sports under one roof.
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Newport Offers You Many Ways to Tantalize Your Taste Buds!
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Grab a fork! Newport is a mecca for foodies around the world. Whether you choose to sample fresh, organic produce and baked goods at a local farmers’ market or to attend one of the many food festivals throughout the year highlighting regional favorites or international delights, you will not leave hungering for more. For an authentic Newport experience, be sure to try a steaming bowl of chowder, a refreshing Del’s frozen lemonade or a savory stuffed quahog.
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1-Day Pass Available on RIPTA Trolleys and Buses.
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With spring on its way, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) reminded tourism industry representatives today that visitors and residents can buy a 1-Day pass on board all RIPTA buses and trolleys. The pass costs $5.00, is good for 24 hours from the time of purchase and is available only on RIPTA buses and trolley.
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The Perfect Day Trip
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Tiverton, R.I. - With the price of gasoline climbing ever higher, and the time available for family vacations growing ever shorter, many families are looking for day trips close to home. For those living in central and southern New England, a day trip to Tiverton Four Corners on the Sakonnet Passage is the perfect answer.
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