Newport County Inns and Bed and Breakfast Association Inc. Rhode Island

09/26/2024

Artful Lodger has been in business for 30 years. It’s not a mansion but it has a lot of heart. I thank all my patrons for keeping us going thru the tough time

07/06/2023

Newport is truly a special place 🌊
📸 Discover Newport

07/06/2023

Newport Polo today announced that the Irish Polo Team, who will take on Team USA during the Newport International Polo Series on Saturday, will be welcomed to Aquidneck Island via […]

07/06/2023

Summer in Newport and live tunes, they’re a perfect match like clam cakes and chowder. Check out the array of free or donation-based outdoor musical delights this summer. Schedules are […]

07/06/2023

Happy Independence Day!!!

Post-Bristol fireworks traffic streams over the Mt Hope Bridge last night.

07/03/2023

July by the sea. Name something better. While we wait, we'll tell you all the things we can't wait for this month.

07/03/2023

No big deal, just Jimmy Buffett making a surprise appearance at Sunset Cove a couple of hours ago. (Photo by Jim McGaw)

07/03/2023

Whether you are walking or driving, taking a scooter or pedicab, a trolley or private car, there are many ways to see Newport. This summer, getting around has just gotten easier. With the support of RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority), Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Is...

06/15/2023

🚨 It’s here!!! just announced that  will be presenting a screening of WATER BROTHER: The Sid Abbruzzi Story, a film by Kinnane Brothers  AUGUST 17th at FORT ADAMS

WATER BROTHER: The Sid Abbruzzi Story

WATER BROTHER is a feature documentary that follows the life of Sid Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon. The film explores Sid’s lifelong passion for surfing, skating, and his commitment to protecting the sport’s history and culture. Through a mix of never-before-seen archival film, personal interviews, and large format cinematic footage, including exclusive interviews with giants of the surf, skate and art world, this documentary takes the audience on a journey through the history of surfing and skating – from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa’s Jeffrey’s Bay, and beyond.

As Sid approaches the age of 72, the film captures the final days of his famous Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop, set to be demolished. It delves into the impact of the shop’s closure on the local community and the broader surf and skate world. The documentary emphasizes the importance of memory, personal history, and living in the moment, reminding us to cherish our past and preserve cultural heritage.

WATER BROTHER is a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of surf culture. It celebrates the individuals and places that transcend surfing and skating from mere hobbies, showing how one man’s dedication can inspire an entire community.

06/13/2023