Good Morning! Today is Friday, January 20, 2023.
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💰 Governor McKee submitted a $13.75 billion state budget plan to the General Assembly on Thursday that seeks to invest in schools, provide tax relief to residents, and repair roads and bridges. (What’sUpNewp)
🆕 Tis’ the season of changes. On Thursday, Island Moving Company announced it is rebranding to Newport Contemporary Ballet and Bouchard Restaurant & Inn is rebranding to Chanterelle Restaurant.
⭐ The Faith Healer, a masterpiece by Irish playwright Brian Friel, is performed masterfully at the Gamm Theater. It only plays through January 29 and should not be missed. (What’sUpNewp)
🎸 Newport Live will be presenting An Evening With The Chris Spedding Trio, featuring Tony Garnier and Anton Fig at the Casino Theater tonight at 7:30 pm. In the 1980s, guitarist Spedding, bassist Garnier and drummer Fig formed the nucleus of several important bands: Spedding with Roxy Music, Byran Ferry and Paul McCartney, Garnier with Bob Dylan’s band, and Fig with the Late Night with David Letterman band. (What’sUpNewp)
🍻 Break out of the winter blues and join Newport Vineyards and Taproot Brewing tonight for an evening featuring our lineup of fresh Taproot beers and bites, wines, live music, and good vibes. They’ll be transforming their Tasting Room for one evening only into a bonafide beer hall; tasting and pint bars, themed brewery bites, live music, and of course our very own fresh Taproot beer. As if that wasn’t enough, they’ll also welcome 4-piece powerhouse Real Weird Band, known for playing a mix of throwback hits and more. (What’sUpNewp)
🕯️ Join The Reef on Saturday for a romantic candlelight dinner like no other! Unforgettable flavors and an atmosphere of pure romance will fill the air as The Reef is illuminated only by candlelight. Leave your everyday life behind, and have an amazing night you’ll never forget – with Dinner By Candlelight at The Reef. (The Reef)
📜 Here’s a rundown of what’s on tap this weekend→ What’s Up this weekend in and around Newport: Jan. 20 – 22
❔ What’s on your weekend agenda?
What’s Up Today
☀️ Weather
Today: Rain likely, mainly between 11 am and noon. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of snow before 7 pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7 pm and 2 am. Cloudy, with a low of around 30. North wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Tomorrow: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
🛥️ Marine Forecast
Today: N wind 5 to 9 kt becoming NW in the morning. Rain is likely, mainly between 11 am and noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 6 to 8 kt. A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: N wind 5 to 8 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 42°F.
🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 7:06 am | Sunset: 4:45 pm
High tide at 6:07 am & 6:32 pm | Low tide at 12:19 pm & 11:58 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 27.4 days, 5% lighting.
🎭 Things To Do
5 pm to 8 pm: January Beer Hall at Newport Vineyards
5 pm to 8 pm: A Real Weird January Beer Hall at Newport Vineyards
7:30 pm: Newport Live Presents: The Chris Spedding, Trio with Tony Garnier and Anton Fig. The Trio at Casino Theatre
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
Casino Theatre: Newport Live Presents: The Chris Spedding, Trio with Tony Garnier and Anton Fig. The Trio at 7:30 pm
Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music at 6 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: A Man Called Otto at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Roger Ceresi Trio from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Inside Out at 9 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
One Pelham East: Hit Play Duo from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
The Reef: Adam Go from 7 pm to 10 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling pianos with Dave Laros & Mike Brown from 8 pm to 10 pm
Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
🏛️ City & Government
Jamestown: Technical Review Committee at 10 am
Newport: Board of Tax Appeals at 2:30 pm
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
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