RIDOT Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. Photo Credit: RIDOT

Good Saturday Morning! My name is Ryan Belmore and I’m the Owner and Publisher of What’sUpNewp and author of this newsletter, What’s Up Today – your daily guide to all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport, Rhode Island, & beyond.

Today is Saturday, June 3, 2023. Thanks for being here!

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📚 The Newport Rare Book Fair will bring over 20 rare book dealers from across the United States to the Newport Congregational Church to exhibit their books and ephemera today and tomorrow. Read More

⛵ The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding its 2023 National Women’s Sailing Conference today at the Sail Newport Marine Education and Recreation Center. Read More

🇺🇸 Team USA versus the Ukraine Polo Team will kick off the 2023 Newport Polo Season today at 5 pm. Read More

🏘️ If you’re on the market for a new home in Newport County this weekend, Tyler Berndayn has a look at the 40 open houses scheduled. Read More

🚧 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) yesterday provided today the following weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project;

“Excavation of the old embankment and other road work activities will take place along Admiral Kalbfus Road. Please drive slowly as construction vehicles will be frequently entering and leaving the work zone along Admiral Kalbfus. Commuters for the Navy base can also utilize the new JT Connell roadway south of the roundabout and the Connector Road for an easy alternative access point to the bridge to avoid the Admiral Kalbfus work zone. Sidewalks along the north side will be temporarily closed and pedestrians will need to follow signage to avoid construction area.

Elsewhere along the site, electrical and mast arm work will be underway site wide. Rail work may be conducted at times along the Newport Secondary. The bridge rehabilitation work will also continue along Route 138 at the Third Street, Newport Secondary and JT Connell overpasses and may require temporary lane shifts along Third Street and JT Connell Highway. Flaggers and police details will be onsite to help guide vehicles through the work zone.”

RIDOT Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. Photo Credit: RIDOT

What’s Up Today

☀️ Weather

  • Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 10 am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 18 to 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
  • Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 49. Breezy, with a north wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Tomorrow: A chance of showers, mainly after 1 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
  • 7-Day Weather Forecast | 3-day Surf Forecast

⛵ Marine Forecast

  • Small Craft Advisory until June 5, 02:00 AM EDT
  • Today: NNE wind 16 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. A chance of showers, mainly before 10 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: NNE wind 13 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tomorrow: N wind 14 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. A chance of showers, mainly after 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Coastal Water Temperature: 61°F.

🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 5:12 am | Sunset: 8:14 pm | 15 hours of sun.
  • High tide at 7:46 am & 8:07 pm | Low tide at 1:26 am & 1:04 pm
  • Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 13.6 days, 98% lighting.

🎭 Things To Do

🎶 Entertainment

  • Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
  • Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 3 pm to 6 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer The Blockbuster Exhibition at 4:30 pm, Somewhere In Queens at 7:30 pm
  • Landing: Mark Flynn at 1 pm, CBD at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar: Justin Pomfret and The Travelin’ Wanna’s B’s at 9 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
  • Newport Playhouse: Spreading It Around at 6 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub:  CGray the DJ at 10 pm
  • One Pelham East: Timmy Smith from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Blockhead from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
  • Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
  • The Firehouse Theatre:  Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
  • The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: The Infinite Groove at 8:30 pm
  • The Reef: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
  • Vieste Simply Italian’s Vino Bar: Mel at 7 pm

🏛️ City & Government

  • No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
  • See the agendas and a full list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.

On WhatsUpNewp.com

🆕 The Latest

Newport Contemporary Ballet announces 2023 summer events

Newport Contemporary Ballet announces 2023 summer events

The 2023 Newport Dance Festival (NDF-23) – July 18-23rd From around the Globe to Newport returns to NCB’s Outdoor Festival Stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House

Sale goes on IL, Rays, Red Sox rained out, will be made up on Monday

The Red Sox placed left-hander Chris Sale on the injured list on Friday with shoulder inflammation. It’s another setback for the seven-time All-Star as he attempts to re-establish himself as a reliable member of the rotation.

Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (June 3 – 10)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).

Home on Little Compton’s Ocean Drive sells for $2.002 million

According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this marks the second-highest sale in Little Compton this year.

Thompson Middle School Science Teacher Taylor Rock named Newport District Teacher of the Year

Thompson Middle School science teacher Taylor Rock has been named Newport Public School District Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year.

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

🙏 Recent Local Obituaries

👉 Happening This Weekend

What’s Up This Weekend: June 2 – 4

Events. Live Music & Entertainment Listings. And More

‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend

Alexus Lee, Daphne Powell and a tribute to a reggae legend

‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend

Pride, Polo, Sinatra and more!

House Hunting? Here are the 40 open houses taking place across Newport County this weekend

On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend.

Inaugural Newport Rare Book Fair to take place June 2 – 4

The event will bring over 20 rare book dealers from across the United States to exhibit their books and ephemera.

2023 National Women’s Sailing Conference to be held in Newport on June 3

The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding its 2023 National Women’s Sailing Conference in Newport.

Ukraine Polo Team to take on Team USA in Newport Polo season opener

Newport Polo will host the Ukraine Polo Team on its only North American stop in its Global Goodwill Tour to open its 2023 season on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

📈 Popular What’sUpNewp Stories

Here’s what stories folks were reading the most on WhatsUpNewp.com yesterday;

  1. Summer event calendar at Castle Hill Inn includes a Summer Solstice Clambake, Wood Fire BBQ, Beach Bonfires, and more
  2. National Donut Day 2023: ‘Six Picks’ best donut shops in Rhode Island
  3. Utility: New retail experience that celebrates the chef and the host opening in Middletown
  4. What’s Up at Scales & Shells: UpScales opens, Weekend Brunch, and a refreshed and updated experience
  5. Theater Review: ‘My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ at Theatre-by-the-Sea

🗞️ Further Reading

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...