Good Morning! Today is Friday, August 23, the 236th day of the year; 130 days remain in 2024.
🗓️ On this day in 2000, Newport’s Richard Hatch won the first season of Survivor.
🚢 The City by the Sea was treated to the unveiling of a new cruise ship, the U.S.-themed American Liberty, which graced Fort Adams State Park on Tuesday with a ceremony that featured the musical trio, the Victory Belles, wonderfully reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. WUN’s Veronica Bruno was there and has the following story and photo gallery.
Patriotic American Liberty cruise ship christened at Fort Adams with elegant ceremony
Beautiful weather and entertainment ushered in American Liberty from American Cruise Lines, the only all-U.S. manufactured and seafaring cruise ship company
👉 Three resolutions are set to be considered by Newport City Council during its Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 28. Read more about the resolutions, which were all introduced by Third Ward Concilor David R. Carlin III, below.
Newport City Council to consider naming Stone Pier Dinghy Dock in honor of late resident Kevin N. Sheekey
Resolution seeks to honor Kevin N. Sheekey for his vision and efforts in expanding Stone Pier
Newport City Council to consider reversing Dixon Street direction
Residents’ longstanding concerns over traffic and safety prompt resolution for one-way change
Newport City Councilor calls for a public hearing where offshore wind opponents can voice their opinions
Councilor calls for balanced public hearing after he says that opponents were excluded from previous meeting
🎶 The Norman Bird Sanctuary and Newport Live will host its final 2024 Summer Concert Series concert at 7 pm at Norman Bird Sanctuary. Tonight’s concert will feature Alexa Rose.
Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Summer Concert Series ends with Alexa Rose
Bring a picnic and enjoy the concert on Mabel’s Lawn
🎸 Al Stewart will perform at The JPT this evening. He will play some old favorites and selections from his deep catalog.
Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
He will play his old favorites, like Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, and Modern Times, along with selections from his deep catalog.
The Latest from What’sUpNewp
Reed marks 250th anniversary of Rhode Island’s break from King George III at Old State House reopening
Senator joins ribbon cutting at Providence landmark reopened after two-year restoration, where colonial lawmakers voted on May 4, 1776 to renounce allegiance to the British Crown
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
The proposal comes as the government already paused any new federal rules about right whales until 2028.
Newport superintendent says new urban district designation could unlock state grant funding
Jermain told What’sUpNewp last week that the change, formally announced Monday at the Kids Count breakfast, has been years in the making
Olympic medalist Lijia Xu to compete in inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport
New York Yacht Club’s new regatta brings 20 international skippers to Harbour Court Sept. 12-19, with a fleet of identical IC37 yachts and Rolex as founding partner
What Sold: A look at 23 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (April 27 – May 1)
One thing that continues to stand out is that single-family home prices are still trending upward.
Kids Count: Newport among leaders in child poverty in Rhode Island
Some 69 percent of Rhode Island children living in poverty come from Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket, according to this year’s Factbook.
Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Departments and community groups stepped off from West Main Road on Sunday morning, ending at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade steps off Sunday in Middletown and Newport
Two-mile procession honoring law enforcement begins at 11:50 a.m. at 317 West Main Road and ends at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
RIPTA launches third annual ‘No Pollute Commute’ bike challenge for May
Free month-long competition invites Rhode Islanders to log bike trips for prizes, with celebration stations across the state including a Newport stop on Bike to Work Day
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
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Recent Local Obituaries
Obituary: Louis G. Virgadamo
July 17, 1937 – April 26, 2026
Obituary: Robert C. Kestler
August 14, 1964 – April 25, 2026
Obituary: Carolyn Lois Turner
May 15, 1934 – April 19, 2026
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What’s Up Today
Weather
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Marine Forecast
- Today: W wind 6 to 9 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: WSW wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 70°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 6:02 am | Sunset: 7:33 pm | 13 hours and 31 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 10:25 am & 10:48 pm | Low tide at 3:41 am & 4:12 pm.
- Moon: Waning Gibbous. 17.3 days, 93% lighting.
Things To Do
- 8 am to 3:15 pm: 2024 Newport National Security Symposium at U.S. Naval War College
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Charter Books Community Book Event: Reading With The Elephants at Rough Point
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Film Series – Comedies Throughout the Ages at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: 2024 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: Ryan Montbleu at Bulgarmarsh Park
- 6 pm to 9 pm: Wine, Dine & Brine: Oyster Class + Dinner With Boston Wine School at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7 pm: Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary Present: Alexa Rose at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets live at The JPT
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Phenix Ave from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets live at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Steve Demers from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Quencher: Comedy at The Quencher from 10 pm to 12 am
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
What’s Up This Week & Weekend
What’s Up in Newport this week: Aug. 19 – 25
On tap this week and weekend: Salute to Summer, Bike Newport 10-Spot Ride, Al Stewart live at The JPT, The Heart of Hip Hop 25th Anniversary Screening, and more.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule: Silver Shadow on August 28.
Further Reading + More Local Headlines
Cruising Odyssey: A Local’s Guide to Newport, RI at Boat Show Time
WPRI: Wayfinder hotel in Newport reopens after 2022 fire
