Newport Navy Chorus performing at St. Mary’s Church (Contributed photo)

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Monday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2025. There are 149 days left in the year.

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The Newport Navy Chorus is calling for new vocalists to join its ranks for the 2025-26 season, welcoming singers of all voice ranges to participate in community benefit concerts and patriotic ceremonies.

The volunteer chorus will hold benefit concerts in December and May to support ORION Military Scholars, an organization that assists children of military personnel. Members also have opportunities to perform at local nursing homes and sing the National Anthem and Navy Hymn at the annual Sept. 11 memorial and other ceremonies throughout the year.

Membership is open to active duty, reserve and retired military personnel from all service branches, as well as Department of Defense civilian employees, Naval War College staff, military spouses and children over 16, and veterans with Naval Station Newport access. The group requires no auditions or music-reading ability — only a passion for singing and community service.

Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in room 100 of Perry Hall, building 440 on the Navy base. Prospective members can attend trial rehearsals on Sept. 2, 9 or 16 before committing to the $25 registration fee.

For more information, contact chairperson Jerry Culver at 401-345-2499, music director Lori McDowell at 401-862-3334, or visit www.newportnavychoristers.org.

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🎺 The 71st Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday evening at Fort Adams State Park under perfect weather conditions, capping three days of sold-out performances that showcased everything from high-energy acts to traditional jazz, proving one thing for certain: Jazz music is fun. Photo Gallery & Recap

⚾ The Newport Gulls punched their ticket to the New England Collegiate Baseball League semifinals Sunday night, defeating the Mystic Schooners 5-4 in a thrilling Game 3 at Cardines Field before 2,451 fans.

👏 Kudos to Jack and the entire Jamestown Newport Ferry crew for their work over the last two weekends shuttling thousands of folks between Newport/Jamestown and Fort Adams State Park. Way to keep people moving and safe!

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