What's Up Today: Wednesday, August 17

Good Morning, today is Wednesday, August 17.

🌊 On this day in 1790, George Washington arrived in Newport. He was accompanied by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Governor George Clinton of New York, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Blair of Virginia, and U.S. Congressman William Loughton Smith of South Carolina.

🌊 On this day in 1982, I was born at Woman & Infants Hospital in Providence. 😉 I’ve spent the last 10+ years (my entire 30’s) serving as the publisher of What’sUpNewp. It has been such an honor and the greatest gift, thanks for reading, for your support, and for your friendship.

Let’s keep it going another 10+ years – support our local, independent on-the-ground coverage today.

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🌊 If you are wondering if the primary election is fast approaching, just turn on your television and watch the parade of political ads from Democratic candidates for governor and the second Congressional seat. Non-stop. Every subject, from elderly mothers to reproductive rights.

WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with the latest on Election 2022 – Primary election less than a month away

🌊 WUN’s Ken Abrams spoke to the new producers of the Rhythm & Roots Festival – Rhythm & Roots Festival on schedule for Labor Day Weekend

🌊 What’s Up Newp and The JPT present Point Break this evening at 7:30 pm. The evening will include live music and in-house tastings from Rejects Beer Co. Tickets & More Info

Join us tomorrow night for a sud-filled screening of the cult screwball-comedy Strange Brew, preceded by a beer tasting from local breweries in the JPT lobby! A hoppy and hilarious evening. Tickets & More Info

Have a great Wednesday,

~ Ryan Belmore

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What’s Up Today

Weather

Today: Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day weather forecast for Newport County

Marine Forecast

Small Craft Advisory until August 18, 08:00 AM EDT
Today: N wind 12 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NNW wind 7 to 9 kt becoming WNW after midnight. A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 71°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 5:56 am | Sunset: 7:42 pm | 13 hours & 45 minutes of sun.
High tide at 12:20 am & 12:51 pm | Low tide at 5:30 am & 6:31 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 20 days, 72% lighting.

Happening Today

Things To Do

11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises departing from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport
11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Golden to Gilded
1 pm & 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Scenic Bay Cruises departing from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport
2 pm to 6 pm: Wednesday Aquidneck Growers Market on Memorial Blvd.
4:15 pm: Senior Ballroom Dance Classes at Common Fence Point Community Center
4:30 pm: Live from The Loading Dock: KERA WASHINGTON and the ZILI MISIK TRIO at The MLK Center
6 pm: Coastal Queen’s Evening Cocktail Cruises departing from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport
6 pm: Yoga in the Yard at Rough Point Museum
7 pm: Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players
7:30 pm: What’s Up Newp and The JPT present Point Break at The JPT
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.

Entertainment

Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Celtica: Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Irish American Athletic Club: Mel from 8 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song at 3 pm, What’s Up Newp and The JPT present Point Break at 7:30 pm
Landing: Motion Avenue at 1 pm, The Naticks at 4:30 pm, Jim Devlin at 8 pm
Newport Vineyards: J. Kelley Duo from 5 pm to 8 pm
One Pelham East: Adam Go at 7 pm
Perro Salado: The Z-Boys from 9 pm to 12 am
Ragged Island Brewing: Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
Sardella’s: Wednesday Jazz Nights at 7 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players at 7 pm
Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos: Free Wednesday show with Davina Yanetty & Mike Brown at 7:30 pm
Vieste Simply Italian: John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm