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What's Up in Newport Today: Friday, December 6
Here's what's happening in and around Newport today.
Ryan Belmore
December 06, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Good Morning! It’s Friday, December 6, 2024. Today, we’re covering Newport City Council’s upcoming meeting, the reopening of The Elms, what Dr. Michael Fine finds crazy about mammography and colonoscopy rules, all that’s happening, new, and to do out there today, and much more.
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WHAT TO KNOW
The U.S. Naval War College’s annual Army-Navy flag football game will take place at Nimitz Football Field today at 3 pm. The event is open to those with base access.
Friends of Newport Skatepark will hold a ribbon cutting today at 4 p.m. to celebrate the park's grand opening. The public is welcome to attend.
A new concert film featuring Laufey, who performed at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival, will be screened at The JPT tonight at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 4:30 pm.
The Elms has been closed to the public for the past several weeks as HBO filmed scenes there for Season 3 of The Gilded Age. Starting Saturday, The Elms will open for Holidays at the Newport Mansions, joining The Breakers and Marble House.
A one-of-a-kind concert promises to bring good vibes to Newport this holiday season when Nefesh Mountain, a New Jersey-based Americana band, stops by Greenvale Vineyards for a show.
Dozens of Santas will take to Newport's streets (and bars) on Saturday for the return of SantaCon Newport.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Friday, December 6 - the 341st day of the year. 25 days remain in 2024.
On this day in local history—1932—three Polish-Jewish brothers founded the Hassenfeld Brothers company in Providence. Originally a company selling textile remnants and pencils, the company is now called Hasbro, Inc. and is headquartered in Pawtucket.
Weather: It will be sunny today, with a high near 34 degrees. Breezy, with a northwest wind of 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 16 mph.
Marine: A small craft advisory is in effect from 4 am until 1 pm today. Today will see NW wind of 14 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. The current water temperature in Newport is 52 degrees.
Sun, Moon, & Tide: The sun will rise at 6:57 am and set at 4:15 pm. Low tides at 3:55 am and 4:47 pm. High tide at 11:09 am and 11:44 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
Things To Do: A Rough Point Holiday, Newport Nutcracker, Alpine Wine Dinner, Bright Night, and more. Full lineup of events.
Entertainment: Lainey Dionne, Lend Me A Soprano, The Bit Players, Dave Alves, and more. Full live music and entertainment listings.
Public Meetings: Newport Public Sculpture Commission and Little Compton Board of Canvassers. Calendar of meetings here.
WHAT’S NEW ON WHATSUPNEWP
Band blends traditional Jewish music with roots/bluegrass for a unique Americana vibe.
July 15, 1942 — December 3, 2024.
North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
We’d be crazy if everyone in Rhode Island didn’t call their legislators today and urge them to pass 2070 in the next session.
COLLABORATE Act would facilitate better offshore wind planning, siting, permitting, and consultation between agencies and with developers and stakeholders.
Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason.
Police and Homeland Security execute search warrant, charge 23-year-old with possession after months-long probe.
The Elms has been closed to the public for the past several weeks as HBO filmed scenes there for Season 3 of Julian Fellows’ Emmy Award-winning series “The Gilded Age.”
Here’s a look at all that’s on the December 11 docket.
Residential Properties Ltd. to absorb Jamestown-based firm, expanding coastal reach and preserving shared values of personalized service.
Two arrests made on various charges.
March 31, 1950 – November 27, 2024.
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Salve invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in the 21st annual Angel Tree gift drive in the spirit of giving.
Registration for the 2025 Newport Night Run, which is scheduled for April 5, is now open.
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