Newport announces lineup for free summer concert series at Easton’s Beach (via Newport Recreation)

Good morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2025. There are 176 days left in the year.

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Get ready for some summer entertainment! Newport Recreation will kick off its 2025 free concert series tonight at Easton’s Beach. The series features Family Night Concerts on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Children’s Nights on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

Starting tonight (July 8) with Rockin’ Soul Horns, the series runs through August 12, offering a mix of music and entertainment for everyone. Newport Recreation shared the exciting news on Instagram on May 29, emphasizing that all shows are free and open to the public.

Family Night performances feature local favorites:

  • Down City Band (July 15)
  • Bar Fly (July 22, sponsored by Newport Prevention Coalition)
  • Jesse Liam Band (July 29)
  • Country Wild (August 5)
  • That 80s Band (August 12)

For the little ones, Children’s Nights promise a variety of fun:

  • Johnny the K, singer (July 10)
  • Tommy James, magician (July 17)
  • Keith Munslow, storyteller (July 24)
  • Toe Jam Puppet Band’s variety show (July 31)

To make it easy for families to attend, parking is free after 4 p.m. on show nights. Please note that adverse weather conditions may result in cancellations. If you’re unsure, call 401-845-5810 for updates.

Newport Recreation is also reaching out to local businesses to encourage their involvement. If you’re interested in sponsoring a concert, contact Carol Mureddu at cjohnson@cityofnewport.com.

Don’t miss out on this summer tradition – mark your calendars and head to Easton’s Beach for some free family entertainment!

Newport announces lineup for free summer concert series at Easton’s Beach (via Newport Recreation)

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The Newport Family Concert Series returns to Easton’s Beach tonight. The Rockin’ Soul Horns will perform. 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Free.

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Weather Forecast

  • Heat Advisory in effect from July 8, 11 AM until July 8, 8 PM
  • Flood Watch in effect from July 8, 2 PM until July 9, 2 AM
  • Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Patchy fog before 9 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: W wind 5 to 8 kt becoming SSW 8 to 11 kt in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Patchy fog before 9 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: WSW wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 69 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:19 am. Sunset at 8:20 pm. 15 hours of sun.
  • High tide at 6:46 am & 7:08 pm. Low tide at 12:30 am & 12 pm.
  • The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.

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