<figure></figure> <p>Historians and cartographers will tell you that “Broadway” is typically one of the first streets laid out on a city map, designed as a central artery for commerce. The name, derived from the Dutch Breede weg, meaning “broad way,” likely originated from Native American footpaths that ran diagonally down the length of Manhattan Island. Newport’s [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/spotlighting-the-busy-women-and-a-few-good-men-behind-the-scenes-at-the-broadway-street-fair/">Spotlighting the busy women (and a few good men) behind the scenes at the Broadway Street Fair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Charter Books will host Rhode Island cookbook author Polina Chesnakova for a cooking demonstration and tasting on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Pivotal Brewing. Chesnakova will demonstrate how to make varenyky, a stuffed dumpling featured in her recently published cookbook &#8220;Chesnok: Cooking from My Corner of the Diaspora: Recipes from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/charter-books-to-host-cookbook-event-with-rhode-island-author/">Charter Books to host cookbook event with Rhode Island author</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Three logical, smart, and hopeful things happened in health care in the past few weeks.  I’m glad to be able to tell you about them. The first good thing is that the Rhode Island Department of Health joined Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York to form the Northeast Public Health [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/dr-michael-fine-three-things-that-are-smart-not-crazy-about-health-care/">Dr. Michael Fine: Three things that are smart, not crazy, about health care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The Newport Art Museum is bringing back its Members&#8217; Juried Exhibition after a strategic planning process revealed strong community demand for the tradition. The exhibition, titled &#8220;Springboard,&#8221; opens Jan. 22, 2026, in the museum&#8217;s historic John N.A. Griswold House and will feature works by museum members displayed alongside pieces from the permanent collection. The show [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-art-museum-reopens-members-exhibition-after-community-feedback/">Newport Art Museum reopens members&#8217; exhibition after community feedback</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Newport Classical will present two concerts in November as part of its ongoing Chamber Series, featuring a Taiwanese American pianist and a Siberian saxophonist making his local debut. Pianist Charlotte Hu will perform works by Chopin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St. Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev will take [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-classical-to-present-pianist-charlotte-hu-saxophonist-valentin-kovalev-in-november/">Newport Classical to present pianist Charlotte Hu, saxophonist Valentin Kovalev in November</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>As temperatures cool and leaves begin to turn, Newport&#8217;s fall season is heating up with a packed calendar of festivals, milestone celebrations and seasonal experiences that showcase why autumn might just be the best time to visit The Classic Coast. &#8220;It&#8217;s no secret that Newport&#8217;s autumn charm and crisp weather make it the perfect backdrop [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/from-harvest-festivals-to-haunted-mansions-newports-fall-calendar-is-packed-with-events/">From Harvest Festivals to Haunted Mansions: Newport&#8217;s fall calendar is packed with events</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Newport residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications on Oct. 25 when the city hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event, organized by the Newport Prevention Coalition and Newport Police Department, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 51 Memorial [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-to-host-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-on-oct-25/">Newport to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Discover all that&#8217;s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, Oct. 9 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Government Friday, Oct. 10 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Public Meetings Saturday, Oct. 11 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/whats-happening-this-weekend-in-newport-oct-9-13/">What&#8217;s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 9-13</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>In Loving Memory of Ian T. Almeida: June 26, 1992 &#8211; October 4, 2025 Ian lived his life with the same spirit as the sea he loved &#8211; calm, wild, and endlessly full of wonder. Whether he was out on the water or gathered with friends, he had a gift for making every moment feel [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-ian-almeida/">Obituary: Ian Almeida</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alfred Gibau, who died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on August 14, 1931, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Alfred was a dedicated technician in the electronics industry and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Alfred leaves behind [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-alfred-gibau/">Obituary: Alfred Gibau</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>