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Newport Life Magazine

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Type
  
Lifestyle magazine

Editor
  
Annie Sherman

Language
  
English

Publisher
  
William F. Lucey III

Founded
  
1993

Owner(s)
  
Edward A. Sherman Publishing Co.

Newport Life Magazine is a lifestyles magazine based in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1993, the magazine is published eight times annually and covers the events, people, history and places of Newport County. Newport Life Magazine is located at 101 Malbone Road in the Newport Daily News building. The magazine is published bi-monthly. Issues include: Jan/Feb, March/April, May/June, July, August, Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec.

Contents

Newport Life’s Magazine’s circulation is 10,000 copies per issue. Newsstands sell the magazine at 72 locations in Newport County, 152 other locations in Rhode Island, 85 locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine and 113 new locations in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. There is also national distribution through Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks and other various bookstores throughout the country. Newport Life Magazine and Edward A. Sherman Publishing Co. also produce four annual magazines: Newport Wedding Magazine, The Newport Best Read Guide, Home & Lifestyles and City Guide.

Best of Newport

The May/June issue of Newport Life Magazine features the Best of Newport Awards. Readers vote in on their favorite places, restaurants, businesses and products in Newport, with the ballot in the Sept/Oct issue.

Magazine departments

There are four to five feature articles in each magazine. The length of these articles is around 1,000 words with four to six photos each. A feature article usually requires work from one to three photographers.

Many of the magazine’s articles fit into a specific "department." Each department focuses on a specific niche of Newport County’s lifestyle.

  • Antiques highlights a small piece of Newport's antiques.
  • Built To Last showcases how Newport County's older buildings have withstood the test of time.
  • Crave highlights items that can be purchased from local businesses and shops.
  • Datebook is in each issue of the magazine, and lists events and activities in the Newport County area.
  • Day Tripper talks about a day or weekend trip taken off Aquidneck Island. Includes directions and accommodations for this trip.
  • Fashion is a six to eight-page photography spread for fall and sometimes a three to four-page spring spread.
  • In Our Midst profiles a local person, couple or family with a unique history or something special to share.
  • Making Waves is around 800 words and the articles have a nautical theme.
  • On Nature's Side focuses on the environment. The articles are typically around 800 words including animals, trees and nature hikes.
  • Social Scene highlights non-profit events in Newport County with photographs and a brief description of the event.
  • Taste focuses on food, restaurants and dining. Articles sometimes look at behind the scenes work in local restaurants, such as Fluke Wine Bar. Newport Life writer Michael Persson wrote about his experience behind the scenes, "Unless the kitchen is an open one, the chefs have no way of judging the scene beyond their walls. And for an 80-seat restaurant, that, on a Friday or Saturday night, will send out about 600 plates of food, knowing what’s around the corner will prevent the couscous from hitting the fan."
  • Way it Was talks about an aspect of Newport and how it was in the past.

    • Newport Wedding (October)

    Newport Wedding Magazine covers all wedding details, such as wedding venues and florists, and showcases couples who are married in Newport, including details of their weddings.

    Annual Bridal Show

    The Annual Bridal Show is hosted by Newport Wedding Magazine. The 10th Annual Bridal Show is scheduled for February 18, 2012 at Rosecliff and OceanCliff Hotel
    There are caterers at the Bridal Show such as Russell Morin Fine Catering, Blackstone Caterers, Regency Caterers, and Plantation Caterers. Live entertainment is provided by Entertainment Specialists.

    The 9th Annual Newport Bridal Show was held at Rosecliff and OceanCliff on February 19, 2011. There were 80 wedding professionals, transportation between venues, fashion shows, live entertainment,samples, and two Grand Prizes.

    The 8th Annual Newport Bridal Show was Event promoted on over 80 online newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. The show was also featured on ABC6 as part of their half-hour wedding feature.

    Newport Best Read Guide (June)

    Published Annually in June, the Newport Best Read Guide provides a guide to visitors of Newport County, with information such as road maps, lodging information, beach guides, and mansions. There is a 250,000 annual circulation to over half a million potential customers.

    Home & Lifestyles

    Home & Lifestyles is a magazine covering the home, such as decorating and design as well as features on landscaping and historic gardens.

    City Guide (December)

    City Guide is a guide for new Newport County residents. The City Guide includes information on education and children's sports, calendars of events, voting information, restaurants and farmer’s markets.

    References

    Newport Life Magazine Wikipedia
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