Jay Leno surprises audience at The Firehouse Theater with a 30-minute set of stand-up comedy
Plus: What’s Up Newp Legislative Survey: Rep. Lauren Carson
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Today is Monday, November 29. Happy Hanukkah to all of our readers who celebrate!
⚓️ We’re in the closing stretch of our 2021 WUN Fall Supporter Drive! Since last Monday afternoon, we’ve added 129 supporters! Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to support us during this time. We’re looking to add just 21 more supporters before we wrap this drive up. If you value what we do and the news and information that we provide, please consider making a monthly, one-time, or annual contribution ( you can choose any amount you wish).
⚓️ The sold-out crowd on hand for The Bit Players, Newport’s live improv comedy troupe, performance at The Firehouse Theater on Saturday night were surprised by a special stand-up comedy set by Jay Leno.
The part-time Newport Resident called Frank Fusaro, artistic director for The Bit Players, earlier in the day on Saturday and asked if it would be alright if he stopped by and performed ahead of their 9 pm show.
⚓️ Read Representative Lauren Carson’s response to our 2021-2022 Legislative Survey.
⚓️ Join WUN & the JPT on Tuesday night for a special screening of Pulp Fiction. Doors and live music from The Teledynes at 6:30 pm. Film at 7:30 pm.
⚓️ Gerry Goldstein’s latest column for WUN - Holiday sweets, baked strictly by the numbers
⚓️ Looking to shop local this holiday season, WUN’s Ken Abrams has some ideas - Buy Local “Six Picks” – Local Art and Gift shops
⚓️ A couple of individuals on Saturday night broke windows at several Broadway businesses, including at Malt, Corner Cafe, Rex’s Liquore, Bike Newport, and Newport Skin Therapy. View the video from Malt here and contact Newport Police if you can help identify the individuals.
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Jay Leno surprises Bit Players audience with a 30-minute set of stand-up comedy
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Weather
Today - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow - Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 11 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today - N wind 6 to 11 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NW wind 9 to 11 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 54°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:50 am | Sunset: 4:16 pm | 9 hours & 26 minutes of sun.
High tide at 2:42 am & 3 pm | Low tide at 8:45 am & 9:03 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 23.6 days, 35% lighting.
What’s Happening Out There
Things To Do
11 am to 6 pm - Tasting Mondays & Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
2 pm to 9 pm - Gurney’s Ice Skating Rink
6 pm - Enneagram Workshop at The Huddle
For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
City & Government
6 pm - Tiverton Town Council
Shop Local This Holiday Season
Duris Studios – 480 Thames Street, Newport. Stop by Duris Studio, known for creating fine personalized jewelry from start to finish. Details here.