🎄Things to do in Newport this weekend: December 20 – 23

Good Afternoon! This weekend is full of festive events, such as A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers, and the Turas Celtic Christmas Concert. The weekend also features family-friendly activities like Breakfast with Santa, Saturday Stories, and Children’s Storytime.

For those interested in real estate, eight open houses are scheduled across Newport County this weekend. Additionally, the region will benefit from a new federal-state commission to boost the economy, while local transit service continues with RIPTA's extended RIde Paratransit program.

In local news, a fundraiser at Giusto raised $7,500 for the MLK Community Center, and the Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge will have a lane closure on December 23. Ahead of A Complete Unknown’s run at The JPT, there's also a spotlight on Bob Dylan's transformative influence on modern music, and we have details on a new flagship Helly Hansen store coming to Newport.

Check out the full list of stories, events, and updates below.

Livingston Taylor, A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark, Breakfast with Santa, Turas Celtic Christmas Concert, and more.

The evening featured an introduction to Track 15 restaurateurs and their food offerings.

Westbound left lane to be closed on December 23 from 7 am to 3 pm, no closures scheduled for other RITBA bridges

With just eight open houses on the calendar this weekend, many homeowners are choosing to press pause on their selling efforts, focusing instead on decking the halls and preparing for Santa Claus to come to town.

Two-year-old mixed breed at Potter League combines playful spirit with ability to ‘settle in for some chill time’

Rhode Island delegation applauds creation of entity to boost regional economy and attract investment

RIPTA’s Ride Anywhere pilot continues, offering curb-to-curb service across the state

Former Safe Harbor Marinas CFO to lead luxury yacht maker, focusing on product innovation and customer experience

Two individuals taken into custody.

Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against industry forces intent on pigeonholing him and his work.

The existing Helly Hansen store at 154 Thames Street will become Big Weather Gear, a multi-brand store owned by Jay Lasky