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Today is Sunday, June 4, 2023. Here’s the latest;
👏 A big congrats is in order for all those who graduated from the IYRS School of Technology & Trades yesterday! Well done!
🏃♀️ The BankNewport 10 Miler is taking place in Newport this morning. Best of luck to all the runners! Here’s how it will affect traffic.
🎵 The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Franzblau, will present the inaugural performance of a new concert series at 3:00 pm today in Touro Park next to the Newport Tower. Admission is free, and the public is invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly music! More Details
🆕 Discover Newport has put together a list of 25 events you can’t miss in June.
📺 ICYMI: Newport Mayor Xay joined Joe Paolino Jr. on In The Arena on ABC 6 last Sunday. A video of the discussion is below.
What’s Up Today
☀️ Weather
- Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
- Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between midnight and 3 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 50. North wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts to less than a tenth of an inch possible.
- Tomorrow: A chance of showers before 2 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
- 7-Day Weather Forecast | 3-day Surf Forecast
⛵ Marine Forecast
- Small Craft Advisory until June 5, 08:00 AM EDT
- Today: N wind around 13 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. A chance of rain, mainly after 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: N wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Rain is likely, mainly between midnight and 3 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tomorrow: N wind 11 to 13 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. A chance of showers before 2 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 60°F.
🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 5:12 am | Sunset: 8:15 pm | 15 hours & 2 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 8:34 am & 8:55 pm | Low tide at 2:14 am & 1:51 pm
- Moon: Full Moon. 14.7 days, 100% lighting.
🎭 Things To Do
- 7:30 am: 2023 BankNewport 10 Miler
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Newport Polo
- 9:30 am to 4:30 pm: Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary
- 11 am to 5 pm: Newport Rare Book Fair at Newport Congregational Church
- 11 am to 6 pm: Weekend Patio Cookout at Newport Vineyards
- 1:30 pm: Kids party at Greenvale Vineyards
- 3 pm: Inaugural Concert of Historic Music of Newport Series at Touro Park
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Sound of Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- Landing: OP at 1 pm, Jim Devlin at 4:30 pm, Jake Kulak Band at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Gary Gramolini & The Grinders from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Spreading It Around at 11 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Pub at Two Mile Corner: Double A at 5 pm
- The Reef: Reggae Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 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
Ramírez hits tiebreaking 2-run double as Rays beat Red Sox 4-2 for doubleheader split
Harold Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth inning and Jose Siri made a diving catch for the final out, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday and a split of their day-night doubleheader.
Rob Refsnyder gets deal with Boston adding $2 million for 2024
Outfielder Rob Refsnyder and the Boston Red Sox agreed Saturday to a $2 million, one-year contract for the 2024 season, a deal that includes a club option for 2025.
The Greenlove Foundation donates its 27th Water Bottle Filling Station
Greenlove Donates its 27th Water Bottle Filling Station to The Father V. Doyle School
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
Home values in the top city on the list grew by $52,623 over the last 12 months.
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
“Pump prices could dip further as the start of summer approaches,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said of any further dips in demand for gasoline in a statement this week.
The Ocean Race: Aarhus In-Port Race set for Sunday showdown
11th Hour Racing Team looks to extend lead in In-Port series as the VO65s make their return
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
Captain Marshall T. Slayton, USN (Ret)
👉 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.
📈 Popular What’sUpNewp Stories
Here’s what stories folks were reading the most on WhatsUpNewp.com yesterday;
- Thompson Middle School Science Teacher Taylor Rock named Newport District Teacher of the Year
- ‘The Bells’ has been a trespassing magnet for years. Why is it still here?
- House Hunting? Here are the 40 open houses taking place across Newport County this weekend
- Summer event calendar at Castle Hill Inn includes a Summer Solstice Clambake, Wood Fire BBQ, Beach Bonfires, and more
- Theater Review: ‘My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ at Theatre-by-the-Sea
🗞️ Further Reading
- Hotel in the world’s sailing capital has nautical nods and stunning sea views (The Mirror)
- 10 Cool Towns On The East Coast For A Perfect Summer Vacation (The Travel)
