Participants will learn all about native bees and helpful pollinators from URI Bee Lab’s Casey Johnson
Ride Island initiative brings documentary and experts to Newport, highlighting need for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety
Uce, an 8-month-old bundle of energy, available for adoption at Potter League in Middletown
Dozens of people, including the Massachusetts governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day.
65 Teams Registered for Newport’s Premier Summer Regatta, Promising Fierce Competition and Shore-Side Fun
New program offers rebates for charger installation, aims to increase clean transportation adoption and meet climate goals
Auditions to be held August 24; open to children ages 8-12
Dogged determination brings Hound to Transatlantic Race 2025
#CheckTwiceSaveALife aims to prevent child deaths in parked cars
Free Event Offers Activities for All Skill Levels, Promotes Environmental Awareness and Community Building
Joan Baez kicked off her book tour in the City by the Sea, which gave the activist singer her big break at the Folk Festival in 1959
A mediation session, the third, between Newport teachers and the administration over the layoff and displacement of 20 percent of the school faculty, ended without agreement on Tuesday.
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Weather
Friday: Patchy fog before 7 am. Otherwise, it is mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south at 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: There is a chance of showers, mainly after 10 pm. Patchy fog after 2 am. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 71—south wind around seven mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Marine
Friday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 7 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night: S wind around 6 kt. There is a chance of showers, mainly after 10 pm. Patchy fog after 2 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 71°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:41 am | Sunset: 8 pm | 14 hours and 18 minutes of sun.
High tide at 6:58 am & 7:28 pm | Low tide at 1:15 am & 12:12 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 27.1 days, 6% lighting.
Things To Do
9:30 am to 10:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
10 am to 7:45 pm: Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park
1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Family Movie: The Tiger’s Apprentice at Newport Public Library
6 pm: 2024 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: New Providence Big Band at Bulgarmarsh Park
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
Blue Anchor Grill: Mark Flynn from 6 pm to 9 pm
Busker’s Irish Pub: Anita at 8 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Group Therapy from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Newport Jazz Festival After Dark at 9:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Ricky Wade from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
Narragansett Cafe: The Wright Brothers from 8:30 pm to 12 am
Newport Blues Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds at 9 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Timeless from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Dave Alves from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
The Deck: Sean Rivers from 4 pm to 7 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Newport: Newport Public Sculpture Commission at 9:30 am, Newport Canvassing Authority at 11:30 am
What’s Up This Week + Weekend
Newport Jazz Festival; Bridging The Gap: Jazz Dance and Music Festival; and more.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule.
Sunday, August 4 | Silver Shadow
Tuesday, August 6 | Silver Shadow
Wednesday, August 28 | Silver Shadow
Friday, August 30 | Silver Shadow
Saturday, August 31 | Insignia