We went for lunch and shared the twin lobster rolls. It was quite good with tasty fries and…read morecoleslaw. I'd get it again. Service was quick and friendly. The environment was a nice bar...clean bathrooms. Good food and drink!

Maybe it's not officially a "dive bar" anymore--but it's still pretty damn close. And what used to…read morebe a true hidden gem? Yeah... that ship has sailed. This spot has clearly become a local favorite, and for good reason--mighty food, a solid beer selection, and a consistently great vibe. It's tight inside, so do yourself a favor and get there early if you want to grab a seat. The staff is always friendly and on point, and after quite a few visits, I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. Cheers

Jane Pickens Theatre is hands down one of my favorite local spots in Newport. It's always a great…read moreexperience. I usually come for throwback movies or Christmas specials, but this time I came for the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and absolutely loved it. The collaboration between the theatre and Chrissy at Little Chateau was such a fun and thoughtful touch. It made the night feel extra special especially with the red carpet rolled out! Thank you for always being a go-to place to grab some friends and enjoy a "girl dinner" of popcorn and prosecco. Already looking forward to my next visit!

I think this old theatre is so unique and special. I first went 20 years ago while at salve, and I…read morestill love to go back a few times a year. They alway have really good selections of movies--either older ones or some that are hard to find in other theaters.

Fun times at the Firehouse this past Friday evening taking in a Bit Players Improv show! The Bit…read morePlayers is a great evening activity, reasonably priced at $18 per ticket, BYOB and bring your own food, too. We got a box of Crab Rangoons from Ching Tao down the street, and sat in the first row nibbling away. The show is a fast paced 80 minute romp with no intermission. The troupe takes suggestions from the audience for the skits, and hilarity ensues. If you are celebrating a special occasion, they may even call you up from the audience for a personalized skit of your own! The Bit Players excel particularly in their song-prov sketches, I have been coming to these shows for years and the ability to make up verses on the fly never fails to impress. JT and Danny stole the show the night we went with their Shakespearean sketch about Chuck E Cheese.. still laughing over some of the great lines! I would recommend this night out to folks ages 14+, as the humor skews to a PG-13-ish range. That being said, if you're looking for a fun and different activity, the Bit Players is worth a visit!

Highly recommend this affordable and enjoyable hour+ of entertainment. Contrary to previously held…read morebelief that Improv would heighten my anxiety, I thoroughly enjoyed every second. I was literally on the edge of my seat. No two shows are alike. The building is incredible and needs to be seen. I can't wait to go back and bring friends.

Music Together is such a positive way to help our daughter grow into her musical self, and as a…read moreparent I have had a wonderful time, too! I am so grateful that we've been involved in the program, starting when she was a baby and growing up over the years - we highly recommend for families with young children!

"Our goal is to nurture your child's (and family's!) natural enthusiasm and skills for music and…read moremovement." Mister Christopher is a natural with children. The classes that he holds are simple and easy to do for children of all ages. The classes concentrate on children younger than five but includes family members so that interaction is intimate and comfortable within his circle of music. He provides simple musical instruments for the children and accompanies on guitar encouraging children and adults to move, sing and play. The more that you interact with him the better the class gets. He teaches not only music but basic social skills such as sharing, cleaning up after yourself, politeness, and trust. The classes are such that you can attend one and feel included but people are encouraged to come back repeatedly and some families have been taking their kids there over and over again. It's a play group especially for kids to relax, have fun, spend quality time with their parents, or any family member. There are two locations where the classes meet. A Class location in PORTSMOUTH, RI at Elite Academy (formerly known as "Steppin Out Studios") 35 Dyer St. (off of Sprague St.) and A Class location in NEWPORT, RI at St. Paul's Methodist Church - 12 Marlborough St. (downtown Newport) I've taken my niece to the second location a few times. She's a special needs child that has a difficult time socializing. She really responds to Mister Christopher (that is what he has the children call him in class). He is very patient with all the children even kids that other parents may not know how to handle. I have a lot of respect for him as he has a CD of his own songs so you can practice dancing and singing at home with your kids. He also has the kids take home simple homework. Nothing too strenuous but an excellent way to have your children grow up with the expectation that you take work in your classroom and apply it at home. I have to add that when I first attended class with my niece I was a skeptical of Mister Christopher's methods. The classes seemed very childish. After attending it again and paying attention to his process and watching the other kids and my niece's reaction I was really impressed with him and the classes. He's very polite, engaging and easy to talk to. The class is suppose to be child like to capture your child's interest and make them comfortable so they can follow directions. When you first come to any class you and your child take off your shoes. So wear socks. Be prepared to pick your child up if they are very shy and have them dance with you if they can't (or won't) dance by themselves. Ask questions if you don't understand why Mister Christopher is doing something or if you can't hear. It can get noisy with the instruments at times but it's not all banging on drums or tambourines. Most of all relax and let Mister Christopher guide you through the class. Your child will really benefit from this class and Mister Christopher's attitude.

Theatre at St Michael's was a wonderful experience for our 10-year-old daughter. She did two weeks…read moreof Shakespeare and loved it. This has altered the course of her life! Not only did she learn a lot about putting on a production, and about Shakespeare, but she bonded with the other kids in a range of ages - and had a ton of fun. We will be back next year!

Theatre at St. Michael's (TASM) was a game changer for us. My 9-year-old liked the idea of going…read moreto camp at his school because it was familiar. Then the drop-off/check-in happened. He said to me, "It's... all... girls." Panic set in. I convinced him to give it a try. When I picked him up later that day, he said, "Best... camp... ever!" That carried on for the full three weeks, concluding with an incredible play where the students created a whole musical from scratch... plot, music, words, sets, choreography - everything. The counselors are there help them with each piece. That was summer of 2022. It was the best three weeks of his life. He had us sign up for TASM in 2023 - this time doing the musical and Shakespeare. (What 10-year-old learns Shakespeare?!?!) Again, it was the best five weeks of his life. His younger brother just became eligible and did the "techies" version. That's where they create the sets, run the lighting, sound, and all those behind the scene things. He's hooked as well and will be signing up next year.

Just bought a Yamaha Digital piano from here and couldn't be happier with the service. Larry always…read moreanswered my phone calls and agreed to meet with me any time that was convenient for me. He has a great knowledge of the pianos and let me sit and play all of the different pianos for as long as I wanted before I made my choice. We couldn't fit the piano in our Car so Larry offered to drive it to our house (we live extremely close).

I came in today to do some Christmas shopping, wanting to support Small Business Saturday…read more I came in and was directed to the expert for what I was looking for. It turned out to be the "new" owner, Larry. (New because he became the owner 10 years ago, and Luca Music has been around since I used to shop at Almacs... ) The building is the exactly the same as it was in the 80s and it's well kept, so for me it's like stepping back in time when I took music lessons here. Pretty fantastic to have something so well preserved for the next generation. I told Larry what I was looking for. He did a great job showing me my options and while he showed the the nicest version of what I was looking for, he in no way pressured me to spend extra. He got me just what I wanted and even made me a nice bundle offer that I am confident got me the best deal around. He even threw in extra after the sale. We did business and then he helped carry my purchase to the car. So while we tend to forget the Small Business so often in lieu of box stores and online shipping, there's something about the time and care and appreciation I felt today at Luca Music. I would not hesitate to return or recommend.

The romantic of all the Newport mansions, complete with the heart staircase and sprawling ocean…read moreviews. A must see, if only once. Try an event there in the summer or the fall. Beautiful venue.

Paid $25 to just see the first floor. Second floor was some exhibit that had nothing to do with the…read morehouse and its history... or did it? I can't recall because I didn't go there to look at things borrowed from another museum. Well there was one marriage room or something on the second floor but really nothing to see. Underwhelming experience for the entire family. Extremely underwhelming for my first Rhode Island mansion experience. You can't even pose on the stairs for a picture. I believe all my disappointment stems from the second floor lacking anything amazing. The only good part of this mansion was the backyard and the water view. My kid went nuts in the yard. She loved it. If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to skip the mansion tour and just go straight to the backyard for free. Good day.