Good Afternoon! It’s Tuesday, December 10. This afternoon, we’re bringing you the latest on a new exhibit at Newport Art Museum, why access to local bridges may be restricted on Wednesday, the reopening of Rhode Island’s Global Entry Enrollment Center, ‘The Rhythm of Life’, and much more.

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RITBA: Access to bridges tomorrow may be restricted due to high winds

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) anticipates that it may need to restrict access to some or all of its bridges tomorrow afternoon and evening due to high winds.

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/ritba-access-to-bridges-tomorrow-may-be-restricted-due-to-high-winds

New exhibits celebrating Newport’s creativity and history to debut at Newport Art Museum's upcoming 'Free For All Saturday'

The exhibits, which celebrate art, creativity, and history in the City of Newport, will be on display as the public is invited to explore the museum at no cost.  

https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/new-exhibits-celebrating-newports-creativity-and-history-to-debut-at-newport-art-museums-upcoming-free-for-all-saturday/

Salve Regina University to present 'The Rhythm of Life' on December 11

On December 11 at 7:30 p.m., the dance department at Salve Regina University will present a one-night-only performance, “The Rhythm of Life”: A Journey of Black American Music and Vernacular Dance.”

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/salve-regina-university-to-present-the-rhythm-of-life-on-december-11

Rhode Island Energy preparing for heavy rains and high winds this week

Rhode Island Energy (RIE) says it is closely monitoring a storm forecasted to hit New England early Wednesday into early Thursday, bringing heavy rain and high winds. 

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/rhode-island-energy-preparing-for-heavy-rains-and-high-winds-this-week

Rhode Island's Global Entry Enrollment Center reopens

The Global Entry Enrollment Center at T.F. Green International Airport has reopened, allowing Rhode Islanders to once again schedule in-state interviews to participate in the program.

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/rhode-islands-global-entry-enrollment-center-reopens

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: Dec. 9 - 10

The Newport Police Department has provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on December 9 through 7 am on December 10, 2024.

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/newport-police-arrest-dispatch-log-dec-9-10

Obituary: John Brady

John F. Brady, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on December 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Margaret “Peg” (Lane) Brady.

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/obituary-john-brady

Obituary: Madelyn Rose Bruneau

Madelyn Rose (Gacioch) Bruneau, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, died on November 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Bruneau.

whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/obituary-madelyn-rose-bruneau

LOOKING AHEAD TO TOMORROW

Weather

High Wind Watch in effect from December 11, 4 PM until December 12, 3 AM

Wednesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 5 pm, then rain likely. Patchy fog. High near 59. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before midnight. Low around 38. Windy, with a south wind of 26 to 31 mph, becoming west at 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm

  • Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm

  • JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 4:30 pm, Die Hard at 7:30 pm

  • Newport Vineyards: Trivia at 6 pm

  • O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm

  • One Pelham East: Karaoke at 10:30 pm

Newport County Government

For more events, our community calendar, and a look at what’s up this weekend and weekend, visit What’s Up in Newport: December 9 – 16.

THIS WEEK

Recent What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.

Newport Fire, Police to escort Santa through Newport’s neighborhoods

‘Holidays at The JPT’ series features film classics, festive events, and live music

Newport Mayor Charlie Holder to join What’sUpNewp for a live one-on-one conversation

What’s Up Interview: Nefesh Mountain, playing Newport Live show at Greenvale Vineyards on December 13

The Great Gatsby: A special 50th-anniversary screening that was filmed right here in Newport

Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas coming to The JPT on December 14

Rogers High School to host 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair

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