What's Up Today: July 15

Good Morning, today is Friday, July 15.

🌊 On this day in 1876, Margaret Van Alen Bruguiére, also known as Daisy Van Alen, was born in Newport. While the name may not be familiar to many, the socialite, art collector, and philanthropist was considered by many during the 1940s, ’50s, and 60s as the leader of Newport’s social scene.

🌊 Tyler Romero shares with What’sUpNewp why he was running for Newport City Council At-Large, and why he’s now withdrawing from the race

🌊 The man found dead earlier this week off the coast of Newport in a kayaking incident has been identified as an East Providence man.

🌊 WUN’s Frank O’Donnell caught up Rus Anderson, star of The Rocket Man Show, which comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center this Saturday.

🌊 WUN’s Ken Abrams spoke to Michael Friedman, owner of Mulligan’s Island in Cranston, and Doug Woolverton, a member of Victor Wainright’s band, ahead of this weekend’s Rhode Island Blues Fest and Nashville RI Country Fest. Interview

🌊 The Newport Democratic City Committee has endorsed candidates for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, General Treasurer, and Attorney General.

🌊 The Newport Folk Festival is just one week away. The schedule and map have been released for the sold-out event and can now be found in the Newport Folk App.

🌊 There’s a new event coming to Newport in September – Newport Oktoberfest at Fort Adams on September 18.

🌊 Tournament Play begins today on the Center Court of the Infosys Hall Of Fame Open. One doubles semifinal will be followed by 2 singles quarterfinals. Tennis begins at 11 am. A recap of Thursday’s play can be found here.

🌊 Here’s what’s up this weekend – What’s Up This Weekend: July 15 – 17 and here’s a look ahead at what’s up for the rest of the month – What’s Up in Newport County: July 18 – 31.

🌊 What’sUpNewp will host a live virtual conversation with Newport Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano on July 20 at 12 pm and with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain on July 27 at 1:30 pm. Have a question for either or both? Email them to us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com.

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight: Patchy fog after 2 am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow: Patchy fog before 7 am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Marine Forecast

Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: S wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the evening. Patchy fog after 3 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 67°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 5:24 am | Sunset: 8:17 pm | 14 hours & 52 minutes of sun.
High tide at 9:46 am & 10:12 pm | Low tide at 3:33 am & 3:18 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 16.2 days, 98% lighting.

Happening Today

Things To Do

5:15 am: Sunrise Concert with Harpist Emily Levin at the Chinese Tea House
10 am: Infosys Hall Of Fame Open – Singles Quarterfinals, Doubles Semifinal at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame
10 am: Summer Stories at Whitehorne House Museum
10 am: Free Town Fridays at Coggeshall Farm
11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises
11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Rogues and Scoundrels
12 pm to 4 pm: Ketel One Botanicals Spritz Bar at Hotel Viking
1 pm: Newport History Site Tours: Colony House
1 pm & 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Scenic Bay Cruises
4 pm to 12 am: Hellenic Fest at St. Spyridon Church
4:30 pm: Bud Grafting Workshop with Nick Castrataro
5 pm: Coastal Queen’s Evening Cheer Cruises
6 pm: Summer Art Party at Newport Art Museum
6:35 pm: Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field
7 pm: British Choir Festival Concert at St. John the Evangelist
7 pm to 10 pm: Ketel Cafe at Hill Market at Hotel Viking
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
8 pm: Newport Classical presents Opera Night: La bohème at The Breakers
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.

Entertainment

Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Blue Anchor Grill: John & Joanne at 6:30 pm
Celtica: Karaoke at 10 pm
Dockside: Live music at 9 pm
Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Neal McCarthy Duo from 6 pm to 9 pm
Gurney’s: DJ from 5 pm to 10 pm on The Firepit Deck
Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Elvis at 3 pm, The Godfather: Part II at 7 pm
La Forge: Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
Landing: John Erikson at 1 pm, Mark Flynn at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe: The Dick Clarks from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Chopville at 9 pm
Newport Classical: Sunrise Concert with Harpist Emily Levin at 5:15 am at Chinese Tea House, Opera Night: La bohème at 8 pm at The Breakers
O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson at 4:30 pm, DJ Remedy (video DJ) from 10 pm to close
Officer’s Club: Country Mile Band at 5:30 pm
One Pelham East: Hit Play Band at 8:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
The Deck Restaurant & Bar: Michael Johnson Trio at 5 pm, DJ Gian at 9 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
The Reef: Brian Scott Duo from 2 pm to 5 pm, Eric Fontana from 7 pm to 10 pm
Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
Zelda’s: Randy Robbins from 9 pm to midnight