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👉 It’s hard to find fans anywhere more passionate about music than Newport Folk Festival fans. On Thursday, July 25, a pair of events were organized by members of the “Newport Folk Festival Family,” a Facebook fan group started in 2009 and has since grown to over 5,000 members. The afternoon began with a reception at Fastnet Pub and a concert at Buskers. WUN’s Ken Abrams was there and has the story. Read More
💰 Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce and NOAA have recommended nearly $2 million for an Aquidneck Land Trust project to make the state’s coast more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards. Read More
⚾ Despite a 4-3 loss to the North Shore Navigators on Thursday, Upper Valley’s loss to Keene means the Newport Gulls have secured a spot in the 2024 NECBL Playoffs. Read More
🐘 On Thursday, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, visited the elephants at Salve Regina University. One of the elephants at Salve, a small red elephant that stands out from the herd, is apparently inspired by the Duchess’s signature red hair. WUN’s Ruthie Wood and Jack Casey were there, and we’ll have a full story and photo gallery later today.
🗓️ On our coverage schedule today;
Ken and I will cover the 2024 Newport Folk Festival all weekend long. If you’ll be at the festival and would like to say hello, hit reply or text me at 401-662-1653. Look for our coverage throughout the weekend on our website and social media channels. Remember to tag your photos with #whatsupnewp.
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Well over 100 gather to celebrate the historic Newport festival
Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce and NOAA have recommended nearly $2 million for a project in Rhode Island to make the state’s coast more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards.
Despite a 4-3 loss to the North Shore Navigators on Thursday, Upper Valley’s loss to Keene means the Newport Gulls have secured a spot in the 2024 NECBL Playoffs.
In what turned out to be a much longer night than anybody expected, a late comeback attempt fell just short for the Newport Gulls in a 4-3 loss at the North Shore Navigators.
The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on the beaches says a manufacturing problem was responsible.
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor’s Bay Day
According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this transaction marks the highest sale in the Kay/Catherine neighborhood of Newport so far this year.
Annual production of Dicken’s classic tale relocated due to construction at Trinity
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Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Marine Forecast
Today: NW wind 7 to 9 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 66°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:34 am | Sunset: 8:07 pm | 14 hours and 32 minutes of sun.
High tide at 12:03 am & 12:36 | Low tide at 5:32 am & 6:16 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 19.8 days, 74% lighting.
Things To Do
10 am to 7:45 pm: Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park
1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
6 pm: 2024 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: Digg-It Band at Bulgarmarsh Park
6 pm to 7 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport Pride Center
6 pm to 9 pm: The Newport Show Gala Preview Party at St. George’s School Ice Rink
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: Jon River from 6 pm to 9 pm
Busker’s Irish Pub: Anita at 8 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Phenix Ave from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Newport Festivals Foundation presents The Piano Recital hosted by Ryan Miller at 9:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Nikki & The Barn Boys from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
Midtown Oyster Bar: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
Newport Blues Cafe: Newport Festivals Foundation presents Craigie & Slim with Special Guests at 9:30 pm
Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 6 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, Jeff Rosen Duo from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Spare Change from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
The Parlor Newport: Newport Festivals Foundation presents Hermanos Gutierrez Cumbia Y Salsa at 9:30 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
No local meetings are scheduled.
What’s Up This Week
Newport Folk Festival, The Newport Show, and much 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