Good Saturday morning, Newport!

Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy!

Weather Forecast

  • Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm, then isolated showers between 1 pm and 2 pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Patchy fog before 1 pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph becoming west after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: SSE wind 5 to 9 kt. Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then isolated showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: S wind around 7 kt becoming W after midnight. A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 56 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:23 am. Sunset at 8 pm. 14 hours & 37 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 11:47 a.m. Low tide at 5:02 am & 4:51 pm.
  • The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.

🚨 You need to know

Troy Ramey, a Newport native and Rogers High School alum, is set to perform a sold-out show tonight at the Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center in his hometown.

The singer-songwriter, who gained national recognition on NBC’s “The Voice,” will treat the audience to an intimate concert featuring his original songs and the stories behind them.

Ramey has made a name for himself in the folk, Americana, and heartland country music scenes. His soulful voice and emotional performances have helped him rack up over 25 million Spotify streams and land a spot on the “Love Island Allstars” soundtrack.

The concert starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour earlier. It’s general admission seating, so arriving early is a good idea if you want the best spots.

Ramey’s popularity is on the rise, with his last 14 shows selling out weeks in advance. His music draws comparisons to artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Zach Bryan. His underground hit “Woman” has become a popular choice for weddings.

This Newport performance is a homecoming for Ramey, who’s been making waves nationally since his appearance on “The Voice.” During his time on the show, he turned all four judges’ chairs and even moved Celine Dion to tears with his performance.

📈 Yesterday’s most-read

The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.

  1. Things to do in Newport County this weekend: May 16-18
  2. NIMFest returning to King Park with star-studded summer lineup
  3. ‘Little Clam’ to open at Wayfinder Newport
  4. Upscale dining returns to Newport Harbor Island Resort
  5. Newport City Council rejects Chomp’s outdoor seating plan
  6. Obituary: Anthony Agostinelli
  7. Middletown will break ground on new Middle-High School on June 9
  8. Obituary: Doris F. Byrne
  9. Newport City Council takes aim at non-owner occupied short-term rentals
  10. Letter to the Editor: Regionalization – Can adults play nice in the sandbox?

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s happening today in Newport.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Bowen’s Wharf: The Good Living Band at 11 am, The Teledynes at 1 pm, The Ravers at 3 pm
  • Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
  • Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
  • Johnny’s Restaurant: Stephen Hodgman at 7 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: Troy Ramey live at 8 pm
  • Landing: Nick Sproviero at 12:30 pm, Jim Devlin at 4 pm, Blockhead at 8 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe Your Favorite Color at 8:30 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9:30 pm
  • Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Pat Lowell at 6 pm
  • One Pelham East: Mel Hawkins at 3:30 pm, Timeless at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
  • Pivotal Brewing Company: Jack Colton McGrath at 4 pm
  • Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Okie and the Bandits at 2 pm
  • Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
  • The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
  • Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

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...