Good Morning! It’s Friday, December 6, 2024. Today, we’re covering Newport City Council’s upcoming meeting, the reopening of The Elms, what Dr. Michael Fine finds crazy about mammography and colonoscopy rules, all that’s happening, new, and to do out there today, and much more.
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WHAT TO KNOW
The U.S. Naval War College’s annual Army-Navy flag football game will take place at Nimitz Football Field today at 3 pm. The event is open to those with base access.
Friends of Newport Skatepark will hold a ribbon cutting today at 4 p.m. to celebrate the park’s grand opening. The public is welcome to attend.
A new concert film featuring Laufey, who performed at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival, will be screened at The JPT tonight at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 4:30 pm.
The Elms has been closed to the public for the past several weeks as HBO filmed scenes there for Season 3 of The Gilded Age. Starting Saturday, The Elms will open for Holidays at the Newport Mansions, joining The Breakers and Marble House.
A one-of-a-kind concert promises to bring good vibes to Newport this holiday season when Nefesh Mountain, a New Jersey-based Americana band, stops by Greenvale Vineyards for a show.
Dozens of Santas will take to Newport’s streets (and bars) on Saturday for the return of SantaCon Newport.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Friday, December 6 – the 341st day of the year. 25 days remain in 2024.
On this day in local history—1932—three Polish-Jewish brothers founded the Hassenfeld Brothers company in Providence. Originally a company selling textile remnants and pencils, the company is now called Hasbro, Inc. and is headquartered in Pawtucket.
Weather: It will be sunny today, with a high near 34 degrees. Breezy, with a northwest wind of 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 16 mph.
Marine: A small craft advisory is in effect from 4 am until 1 pm today. Today will see NW wind of 14 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. The current water temperature in Newport is 52 degrees.
Sun, Moon, & Tide: The sun will rise at 6:57 am and set at 4:15 pm. Low tides at 3:55 am and 4:47 pm. High tide at 11:09 am and 11:44 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
THINGS TO DOChristmas In Newport throughout Newport Holidays at the Newport Mansions 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rought Point Museum 11:30 am: Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport with Coastal Queen Cruises 3 pm: Annual Naval War College Army-Navy Flag Football Game at Nimitz Field 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers 4 pm & 7:30 pm: Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff 4 pm: Apertivio Classico at Mozz 4 pm: Bright Night 2024 at Tiverton Four Corners 4 pm: Holiday Lantern Tour with Museum of Newport History 5:30 pm: IYRS Community Holiday Party at IYRS 5:30 pm: NewCo Holiday Vendor Market at Stoneacre Garden 5:30 pm: Alpine Wine Dinner at Giusto 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater |
ENTERTAINMENTBusker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Lainey Dionne at 7 pm JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 4:30 pm, Laufey’s A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl at 7:30 pm La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm Midtown Oyster Bar: OutCry at 9:30 pm Narragansett Cafe: Pete LaGrange & The Ghost Riders at 8 pm Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 6 pm One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Never In Vegas at 8 pm Ragged Island Brewing: Dave Alves at 5:30 pm Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm PUBLIC MEETINGSLittle Compton: Little Compton Board of Canvassers at 9 am Newport: Newport Public Sculpture Commission at 9:30 am |
WHAT’S NEW ON WHATSUPNEWP
What’s Up Interview: Nefesh Mountain, playing Newport Live show at Greenvale Vineyards December 13
Band blends traditional Jewish music with roots/bluegrass for a unique Americana vibe. Read More
Obituary: James Boyd
July 15, 1942 — December 3, 2024. Read more
North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say
North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Read more
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about mammogram and colonoscopy rules
We’d be crazy if everyone in Rhode Island didn’t call their legislators today and urge them to pass 2070 in the next session. Read more
Senator Whitehouse introduces bill to improve offshore wind development process
COLLABORATE Act would facilitate better offshore wind planning, siting, permitting, and consultation between agencies and with developers and stakeholders. Read more
Patriots’ coaches enter bye week confident Drake Maye can be a franchise quarterback
Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. Read more
Child pornography investigation leads to arrest in Newport
Police and Homeland Security execute search warrant, charge 23-year-old with possession after months-long probe. Read more
The Elms to open for Holidays at the Newport Mansions
The Elms has been closed to the public for the past several weeks as HBO filmed scenes there for Season 3 of Julian Fellows’ Emmy Award-winning series “The Gilded Age.” Read more
New Newport City Council to hold its first Regular City Council Meeting on December 11
Here’s a look at all that’s on the December 11 docket. Read more
Residential Properties Ltd. expands into Jamestown with Mansions & Manors acquisition
Residential Properties Ltd. to absorb Jamestown-based firm, expanding coastal reach and preserving shared values of personalized service Read more
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: Dec. 4 – 5
Two arrests made on various charges.Read more
Obituary: Christine Laudon
March 31, 1950 – November 27, 2024. Read more
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Salve invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in the 21st annual Angel Tree gift drive in the spirit of giving.
Registration for the 2025 Newport Night Run, which is scheduled for April 5, is now open.
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