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Today is Monday, November 29. Happy Hanukkah to all of our readers who celebrate!

⚓️ We’re in the closing stretch of our 2021 WUN Fall Supporter Drive! Since last Monday afternoon, we’ve added 129 supporters! Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to support us during this time. We’re looking to add just 21 more supporters before we wrap this drive up. If you value what we do and the news and information that we provide, please consider making a monthly, one-time, or annual contribution ( you can choose any amount you wish).

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⚓️ The sold-out crowd on hand for The Bit Players, Newport’s live improv comedy troupe, performance at The Firehouse Theater on Saturday night were surprised by a special stand-up comedy set by Jay Leno.

The part-time Newport Resident called Frank Fusaro, artistic director for The Bit Players, earlier in the day on Saturday and asked if it would be alright if he stopped by and performed ahead of their 9 pm show.

⚓️ Read Representative Lauren Carson’s response to our 2021-2022 Legislative Survey.

⚓️ Join WUN & the JPT on Tuesday night for a special screening of Pulp Fiction. Doors and live music from The Teledynes at 6:30 pm. Film at 7:30 pm.

⚓️ Gerry Goldstein’s latest column for WUN - Holiday sweets, baked strictly by the numbers

⚓️ Looking to shop local this holiday season, WUN’s Ken Abrams has some ideas - Buy Local “Six Picks” – Local Art and Gift shops

⚓️ A couple of individuals on Saturday night broke windows at several Broadway businesses, including at Malt, Corner Cafe, Rex’s Liquore, Bike Newport, and Newport Skin Therapy. View the video from Malt here and contact Newport Police if you can help identify the individuals.

The Latest on WUN

What’s Up Newp Legislative Survey: Rep. Lauren Carson

Jay Leno surprises Bit Players audience with a 30-minute set of stand-up comedy

Gerry Goldstein: Holiday sweets, baked strictly by the numbers

Buy Local “Six Picks” – Local Art and Gift shops

Opinion: Bishop’s 4th Street Diner and the North End Urban Plan

MLK Center to host free community holiday dinner on December 1

Newport, Tiverton groups sharing $660,000 in grants to strengthen nonprofits led by people of color

Concert Recap and Photos: The Schemers ring in the holiday season at The Met

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  5. Gerry Goldstein: Holiday sweets, baked strictly by the numbers

Weather

  • Today - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 7 to 13 mph.

  • Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

  • Tomorrow - Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

  • Tomorrow Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 11 mph.

Marine Forecast

  • Today - N wind 6 to 11 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Tonight - NW wind 9 to 11 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Coastal Water Temperature: 54°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 6:50 am | Sunset: 4:16 pm | 9 hours & 26 minutes of sun.

  • High tide at 2:42 am & 3 pm | Low tide at 8:45 am & 9:03 pm.

  • Moon: Waning Crescent, 23.6 days, 35% lighting.

What’s Happening Out There

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm

City & Government

Shop Local This Holiday Season

Duris Studios – 480 Thames Street, Newport. Stop by Duris Studio, known for creating fine personalized jewelry from start to finish. Details here.

We’ll See You Out There

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