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Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
👉 More than two decades ago, with the dream of re-opening the historic Newport Opera House, a group of individuals began a sometimes-troubled journey to raise the funds needed to bring the more than 150-year-old building back to life as a significant performing arts center.
Some renovations have been done, with much more ahead, and a small portion of the money necessary to complete the project has been raised. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with the story – Newport Performing Arts Center – waiting for the “fat lady” to sing
💰 The Quonset Business Park had a busy year in 2023 with new construction projects continuing throughout the business park and the Port of Davisville. The business park grew by over 465,000 square feet in 2023 with a total investment of $361 million from private investors. Read More – Quonset Business Park thrives with $361 million investment
🏠 According to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, Newport County saw 9 homes change hands right in time for the holidays. Tyler Bernadyn with more – What Sold? Recent Real Estate Sales in Newport County
🎉 Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do on this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in and around Newport, Rhode Island. I’ve got the New Year’s roundup here – What’s Up in Newport on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
- Today: Areas of dense fog. Otherwise, it’s cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
- Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
MARINE FORECAST
- Today: Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of rain after 5 pm. Patchy, dense fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming ENE 5 to 7 kt after midnight. Rain, mainly after 8 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 49°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
- Sunrise: 7:10 am | Sunset: 4:21 pm | 9 hours and 11 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 7:49 am & 8:09 pm | Low tide at 12:28 am & 1:56 pm.
- Moon: Full Moon. 14.7 days, 100% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
- Christmas in Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10:30 am: Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 11 am: Road To Independence Tour
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 3 pm to 8 pm: Flight Night Wednesdays at Newport Vineyards
- 4 pm: Holiday Lantern Tour
- 4 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
- 4:15 pm: Senior Ballroom Dance Classes at Common Fence Point Community Center
- 6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 7 pm: Family Friendly Funnies at The Firehouse Theater
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Boys In The Boat at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: The Van Pelt Duo at 9 pm
- Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Family Friendly Funnies at 7 pm
- The Irish American Club: Mel at 8 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 1 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
What Sold? Recent Real Estate Sales in Newport County
According to data sourced from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, Newport County saw 9 homes change hands right in time for the holidays.
Kicker Chad Ryland turns things around for Patriots with game-winning field goal in lost season
If Chad Ryland can turn things around, maybe the Patriots can, too.
Family fun awaits at the Providence Children’s Museum on “Noon Year’s Eve”
Museum open for extended hours during school vacation week
RIPTA ends free rides in Central Falls, Pawtucket
RIPTA concludes pilot program offering free rides in Central Falls and Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center
Rhode Island powers ahead with clean energy goals
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Highlights Progress Towards Climate Goals
Three people arrested in Newport over the Christmas weekend
The Newport Police Department reported no arrests on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25.
What’s Up in Newport on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do on this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in and around Newport, Rhode Island.
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FURTHER READING
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