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Newport Harbor may seem peaceful now, but on July Newport Harbor may seem peaceful now, but on July 19, 1723, it was the site of a brutal spectacle—the largest mass hanging in Newport’s history. Twenty-six pirates were hanged at Gravelly Point, just off Long Wharf, in a public display meant to send a strong message: piracy would no longer be tolerated. It all started on June 10th, when Captain Solgard, commander of The Greyhound, engaged two Caribbean pirate ships off Block Island. One, captained by the notorious Ned Low, escaped. But the other—a sloop called The Ranger, captained by Charles Harris—was captured. Harris and 35 surviving crew members arrived in Newport Harbor on June 14th, marking the beginning of the end for piracy in the city. The pirates were put on trial, and on July 19th, they were publicly hanged in what became a grim chapter in Newport’s history. Prayers and a sermon preceded the hangings, and many of the pirates spoke to the crowd before their execution. The entire city, along with many visitors, turned out for the event, which lasted two hours—long enough to execute all 26 men. The bodies were buried between the low and high water mark at the north end of Goat Island. What’s ironic is that just a few decades earlier, Newport had been a haven for pirates. Wealthy families like the Wantons had dabbled in privateering—legal piracy—to make their fortunes. Pirates like Thomas Tew were celebrated figures in town. Tew, who raided ships in the Red Sea, was so well-liked that after his raids, he was welcomed back to Newport in 1694, where he settled and gifted “generous presents” to local leaders, including Governor Caleb Carr. Tew wasn’t the only pirate with ties to Newport’s elite. Captain Thomas Paine, who arrived in 1683, bought property and became a respected citizen, thanks to a Quaker Governor. Paine helped defend the city from French privateers in 1690, despite his notorious past. He was also a founding member of Newport’s Trinity Church. But by 1723, the British had had enough. The execution at Gravelly Point was meant to erase Newport’s pirate-friendly past and make a clear statement: piracy would no longer have a place in Newport’s future. #newportri #newportbuzz
For two sold-out nights at Fenway Park, The Lumine For two sold-out nights at Fenway Park, The Lumineers transformed a baseball cathedral into a cathedral of sound—and soul. Touring behind Automatic, their deeply personal fifth album, the Denver folk-rock duo delivered a set that was equal parts foot-stomping and gut-wrenching, pulling Boston into their orbit with emotional honesty rarely seen on stages this size. Thursday’s show built steadily—gospel-fueled harmonies, pounding piano, and the signature foot-thump rhythm that made “Ho Hey” a global earworm—but it was the final stretch that cracked the crowd wide open. Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, the band’s core since day one, filled the ballpark with a sound that somehow felt handmade. Songs from Automatic, released in February, blended seamlessly with fan favorites like “Ophelia,” “Cleopatra,” and “Ho Hey.” Gospel-tinged vocals and stripped-down acoustic interludes gave the night a campfire intimacy, even as 35,000 voices rose in chorus. Schultz didn’t let the moment pass unnoticed. “Not that long ago, we were playing the House of Blues across the street,” he said, visibly moved. “It’s hard to explain how special this is.” The 28-song set stretched over two hours, mixing fan favorites with darker, heavier new material. But it was the final stretch that transformed the show into something more profound. Before the last few songs, Schultz took a quiet moment at center stage. With pigtails in his hair and raw emotion in his voice, he shared that the past six weeks had been the hardest of his life—his brother, his closest friend, had died of a heart ailment at just 39. There was no spectacle. Just stillness. The kind that turns a stadium into sacred space. What followed—tender, exposed, and painfully human—felt less like a concert and more like a ritual. For a moment, Fenway became a confessional. And when the lights came up, Boston knew it had witnessed something more than a show. It had witnessed something true. #thelumineers #fenwaypark #boston #newportbuzz
Newport’s most Instagrammable art installation i Newport’s most Instagrammable art installation is back—and this time, it’s tripping in technicolor. Now in its third year, Umbrella Sky Newport has once again transformed the Brick Market’s Goddard Row into a kaleidoscopic dreamscape, and 2025’s theme is a love letter to the ‘70s—with a decidedly modern twist. Artist Halit Benli has reimagined the free-spirited era through over 450 floating umbrellas, each splashed with tie-dye-inspired patterns that pulse with movement, color, and emotion. It’s hippie chic meets digital-age whimsy—a canopy of psychedelic optimism suspended in midair, casting prismatic shadows and drawing selfie-takers like moths to a groovy flame. But this isn’t just a feast for the eyes. Every Saturday and Sunday, the air will be filled with live music from local artists, creating a multisensory experience that invites you to slow down, look up, and tune in. Running through the end of October, Umbrella Sky is more than an art installation—it’s a moment. A place where creativity hangs above you, community gathers beneath you, and nostalgia swirls all around you. So grab your sunnies, channel your inner flower child, and make your way to Goddard Row. The sky is, quite literally, the art. #UmbrellaSkyNewport #newportri #newportbuzz
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