Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s exhibit: Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis.

Putting achievements in their proper perspective is often challenging, but always rewarding, and, especially so, when breaking boundaries is factored into the equation.

The initial launch of Breaking Boundaries includes 86 individuals representing 19 nations. The exhibit will continue to expand with many more inspiring stories to be added on an ongoing basis. Fans are encouraged to submit their own suggestions of athletes and contributors for inclusion through the form below.

This exhibit is a perfect way to commemorate the beginning of Black History Month.

Visit Goat Island

With nostalgia, the ocean view, a picturesque lighthouse and the beautiful Pell bridge, Goat Island makes the perfect winter back drop. There is nothing quite like skating under the stars! After your outdoor adventure, grab a warm hot chocolate, hot toddy or spiced wine at near by restaurant and warm up – be struck by warmth of Newport style, grace and hospitality. The glowing white lights of goat island will not leave you disappointed.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – twinkling lights, fragrant wintergreens, beautiful bows, and a most amazing Christmas tree on historic Bowen’s Wharf. Go early for leisurely holiday shopping and stay through the evening as festivities begin around 4:30 with local musicians taking the stage and leading a carol sing-along. The enormous tree is lit promptly at 6:00OM – the official beginning of the holiday season at Bowen’s Wharf! Santa and Mrs. Claus motor into Bowen’s Basin by boat (weather permitting) eager to listen to every child’s wish. Bowen’s Wharf restaurants remain open for holiday meals and many shops offer sweet refreshments. FREE ADMISSION! Festivities held rain or shine.

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.

Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year! Come see the festive decorations this season at The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms!

A great Newport tradition continues with Holidays at the Newport Mansions! There’s nothing like seeing these spectacular Gilded Age houses in all their festive finery, glittering with gold and sparkling with silver. Throughout each house, ornately decorated Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths and fresh floral arrangements are designed to complement the décor or theme of each room. As always, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers – made up of 150 poinsettia plants – will provide a perfect holiday photo opportunity. New this year, the Music Room of The Breakers will host a vignette of mannequins elegantly dressed in Gilded Age fashions.

November 19, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Artist in Residence Series

This summer, the hotel’s Artist in Residence Series will feature Nick Mele, lifelong resident of Newport and photographer of the new book A Newport Summer. Guests and locals are invited to join Nick in the hotel’s Living Room for conversations and an insider look at the new book that takes readers behind the facades of Newport’s elaborate museums and shares an entrée into the parties, lawn tennis matches, and beach clambakes that make up the glorious days of a Newport summer. Books will also be available for purchase and signing.  Events are scheduled for June 22, July 13 and August 3 at 5:00pm. Known for his whimsical take on American luxury and elegance, Nick Mele is a lifestyle, fashion and interior design photographer whose worked has appeared publications such as Town & Country, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Vogue and Vanity Fair.

Spring at the Newport Art Museum – This spring you need to experience “Call & Response”. Three artists were invited to view works from the Museum’s collection of nearly 3,000 pieces and asked to respond to that piece with new work or series inspired by the original work.  www.newportartmuseum.org

Spring 2022 Books Preview by the booksellers at CHARTER BOOKS

As you chop ledges of encrusted snow off your windshield, slipping on a fresh sheet of black ice and falling into a slushy pile of salty, sandy water, it might be hard to believe spring is almost here. But the days are getting longer and your TBR pile is about to get a lot taller. 

Some of our favorite authors have new books coming in the months ahead, and there are some exciting new debuts that deserve all the hype. This list from our staff has a little for everyone, and some of these authors might be appearing in person at our store before long. Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming events and remember that you can pre-order all of these books today. Shop our website (charterbookstore.com) or drop by our store at 8 Broadway in Newport. 

THE LOST SUMMERS OF NEWPORT by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White 

Yep, this is the big one. The latest work of historical fiction from ‘Team W’ takes place right here Newport, as a single Gilded Age mansion witnesses decades of change and quite a bit of intrigue. We’re excited to welcome Beatriz, Lauren, and Karen to the City by the Sea as they launch their national book tour here on May 14 . 

YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY by Akwaeke Emezi 

As far as I’m concerned, this proves that Akwaeke Emezi can write in any genre and make it absolutely their own. This book is incredibly rich, vibrant, and joyful, even while examining grief and the messiness of love, and second chances. 

SIREN QUEEN by Nghi Vo 

Nghi Vo’s vision of magic in 1920s Hollywood only serves to enrich the transformation that the protagonist goes through and aids in the reader’s understanding of all that was at stake for those in the early film industry. SIREN QUEEN reminds us of all that the term “movie magic” implies. 

BEING A DOG: A TAIL OF MINDFULNESS by Maria Gianferrari and Pete Oswald 

Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest—from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. We’re excited to be hosting a launch event for this book in partnership with the Potter League for Animals on Saturday, April 9. 

THE CANDY HOUSE by Jennifer Egan 

In one of the most hotly anticipated books of the year, A Visit from the Goon Squad author Jennifer Egan returns to that book’s themes of displacement and authenticity. Set in a near future where a web of interconnected characters struggle to find genuine meaning after all human consciousness has been uploaded to social media, this is bound for bestseller and awards lists. 

SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Emily St. John Mandel 

The author of Station Eleven is back with a transcendent, melancholic novel featuring characters (some new, some familiar) forging bonds across great distances of space and time. Pre-order from our store to receive a signed first edition! 

RIVER OF THE GODS by Candice Millard 

Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic is one of my all-time favorite recommendations (especially for Erik Larson fans), and she does not disappoint in this harrowing true tale of survival during a misguided British expedition to find the source of the Nile in the late 1850s. 

TIME IS A MOTHER by Ocean Vuong 

In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother’s death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it. Pre-order your signed first edition from us and receive a limited edition broadside of a poem from the collection. 

I am loving the new series on HBO, The Gilded Age, it’s so fun to see Newport come alive as she was.  The story is fun, but it’s amazing to play the game, “Spot our Locals.”  Saw Brian Ladley from Newport Art Museum in Episode 1 and again in Episode 5.  Please check out the information from our friends at Discover Newport about Gilded Age events happening in Newport during the series.

While traditionally you think of Summer as the time to be in Newport, the peace and stillness that exists in the Winter months is what I truly love. Everything slows down a bit and the streets, shops and restaurants are a little less crowded. The fireplaces are lit and a cozy evening ensues with a warming cocktail and good conversation. Don’t count out a mid-winter’s stay!