The sound of chatter filled the air as the audience, donning red Newport Art Museum stickers filed in from the narrow white hallway to the small artsy lecture room where the walls came alive with paintings of abstract human forms in vibrant hues of blue, orange green and purple.

Newport is a city full of culture and is deeply routed in American history. Many tourists visit Newport to see mansions such as the Breakers, the Elms, or the Marble House. Others come during the summer to enjoy the beaches, the sailing, and the gorgeous Cliff Walk.

Most college students do not have a great deal of free time. Many are in demanding majors which require long hours dedicated to completing school assignments. While others are experiencing the “poor college student syndrome” and need to spend their free time making extra cash, working at a part time job.

Starbucks. Dunkin’ Donuts. Panera Bread. These coffee shop chains are household names. But what about Ocean Coffee Roasters, Roba Dulce, or The Steaming Bean? These, you may not have heard of, but you soon will. Some, like Ocean Coffee Roasters, have been around for years.

A giant iron gate was opened and lead guests to two rows of trees draped in white lights that glistened every so slightly with rain beating down hard on them. Umbrellas were opened and moved towards a gothic style mansion that towered over the ground below with its high roofs, turrets and tall chimneys.