Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, August 2. Today’s newsletter is 1,314 words, approximately a 7-minute read.

⚾ In a battle of two teams from Rhode Island, the Newport Gulls crushed the Ocean State Waves, 11-4 in the second game of a best-of-three quarterfinal series. With the win, the Gulls have forced a winner take all game three on Wednesday night at Cardines Field.  Read More

🏫 ICYMI: Governor Dan McKee, Mayor Xay, and Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined us yesterday for a conversation on education in Newport. Watch or Listen

📺 Our conversations with candidates for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District continue today when Democrat Don Carlson joins us at 2 pm. Tune on In

🆕 Branford Marsalis will replace at Kamasi Washington at this weekend’s Newport Jazz Festival. Saturday and Sunday are sold-out! A limited number of tickets remain for Friday (get them here) and for Nate Smith & Friends at The JPT Friday night (get them here).

🎶 The Rhode Island Foundation and the City of Providence invite the public to a free performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Pops in the Park concert at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park this evening. Read More

📚 Author and humorist David Sedaris at The JPT tonight and tomorrow night. Both shows are completely sold out!

Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;

Here’s a look at what homes changed hands in Newport County last week.

Matt Grant, a Newport resident, shares this letter in support of Gabe Amo, a Democrat running for Congress in Rhode Island’s First District

July 20, 1947 – June 27, 2023

October 13, 1931 – July 19, 2023

Between rumors of possibly being on the trade block and a miserable slump at the plate, Boston’s Alex Verdugo was ready to leave July behind.

With the win, the Gulls have forced a winner take all game three on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. 

Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, for many (including myself), is like a family reunion. The kind of family reunion that you want to go to.

The Secret Garden Committee of the Benefactors of the Arts has decided, due to the unusual and unsettled weather patterns, to cancel the September 2023 Tour and will revisit holding one in 2024.

The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the cafeteria at Pell Elementary School.

Saxophonist to replace Kamasi Washington for quartet set and will join Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

During the interview, we learn more about Walter, find out why he’s running in this special election, and discuss what he believes sets him apart from his opponents.

Rhythm & Roots Festival Marks 25th Year!

Before returning to New England in 2021, Cabral held senior fundraising roles at The Public Theater and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and most recently at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles.

January 08, 1954 – July 03, 2023

Stacker listed the 50 best-run U.S. cities using 2023 data from WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. Cities are ranked by their overall operating efficiency, which is determined by the quality of services and total budget per capita.

A discussion on Governor Dan McKee’s Learn365RI Municipal Compact and what it means for Newport.

Reply by 9AM Thursday for a chance to win a pair of tickets

Newport Jazz Festival, 11th Hour Racing Team Victory Party, David Sedaris, Newport Live, Swim Tuff, 12 Metre World Championship, newportFILM, and much more.

URI musicians to take the stage at Newport Jazz Festival (URI)

CRMC Board Has Long Been Subject of Debate (ecoRI News)

Three people arrested at ‘Aquapalooza’ boating party (East Bay Times)