Good Friday Morning.
On this day in 1780, the African Union Society of Newport, Rhode Island was established. It was the first attested Black Mutual Aid Society. Read More
The Miantonomi Park Tower will be open to the public on Saturday in observance of Veterans Day. Read More
Newport is preparing to deploy a first-of-its-kind smart enforcement system that will be capable of identifying and capturing noise violations in real-time. Read More
On tap this weekend: Newport Restaurant Week, Tours of Miantonomi Park Tower, Cars & Coffee, Red, White & Brews, and more. Read More
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low of around 40. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: W wind 7 to 11 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: W wind 7 to 10 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 57°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:27 am | Sunset: 4:30 pm | 10 hours and 2 minutes of sun.
High tide at 5:22 am & 5:35 pm | Low tide at 11:13 am & 11:10 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 26.2 days, 12% lighting.
Things To Do
Nov. 3 – 12: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport and Bristol Counties
Nov. 3 – 12: Foodie Film Festival at The JPT Film & Event Center
1:15 pm & 3:15 pm: Fall Lighthouse Cruises with Coastal Queen
3 pm: Aloha Couples Retreat Tasting at Recharge Newport
3:30 pm: Making Magical Holiday Decor with a Spirited Twist at Recharge Newport
4:30 pm: 248th Marines Birthday at Cappy’s
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
Elks Lodge: Phenix Ave Duo at 6:30 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Killer Of The Flower Moon at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Gary Cummings at 8:30 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Listen To Salty at 5:30 pm
Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
Vieste: Live music at 7 pm
Local Government
No local meetings are scheduled.
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