What's Up in Newport: Monday, April 29
Here's what's on tap for today around Newport; plus a look at all of the latest What'sUpNewp headlines.
Good Monday Morning!
🥔 It’s nearly May, so many year-round farmers markets prepare to move outdoors while many others are gearing up for their opening weekend. April 27 was the finale of Farm Fresh RI’s indoor Providence winter farmers market. WUN’s Ruthie Wood visited the market and has a recipe for you to try - What’s in season: At the end of April, Farm Fresh RI’s Providence farmers market showcases a plethora of vendors and the last of the overwintered root vegetables.
🏄♀️ As winter storms pounded the coast this winter, surfers remained steadfast, embracing the challenge, and seeking the exhilaration that only waves can provide, especially waves on the south-facing beaches on Aquidneck Island, across the Bay to Point Judith, Deep Hole, and all the way to Westerly. WUN’s Thom Cahir reports from the surf scene - 2023-24: A banner year for winter-spring surfing.
🗳️ Don't forget to vote in Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll before voting closes on April 30!
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What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 4 am and 5 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 47. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Marine Forecast
Today: NNW wind 7 to 9 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: S wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. A slight chance of showers between 4 am and 5 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 49°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:43 am | Sunset: 7:41 pm | 13 hours and 57 minutes of sun.
High tide at 12:33 pm | Low tide at 5:35 am & 5:29 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 19.7 days, 75% lighting.
Things To Do
4 pm to 5 pm: Dash Robots at Newport Public Library
6 pm to 7 pm: 3D Printing Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library
7 pm to 8 pm: Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Newport: Newport City Council at 5:30 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm, Tiverton Recreation Commission at 6 pm
What’s Up This Week
What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.
Newport’s paid parking season begins on May 1
Tiverton Library to host Medicare presentation on May 2
30th Annual Summer Farmers Market launches on May 4
Newport Sings presents its annual ‘Song Fest’ on May 4 at Calvary United Methodist Church
Aquidneck Island National Police Parade returns on May 5
On WhatsUpNewp.com
What’s in season: At the end of April, Farm Fresh RI’s Providence farmers market showcases a plethora of vendors and the last of the overwintered root vegetables
Daikon radishes from Wishing Stone Farm in Little Compton is the perfect excuse to try Vietnamese bánh mì
Tyler O’Neill’s bloop single lifts Boston Red Sox past Chicago Cubs 5-4
Tyler O’Neill hit a game-ending bloop single to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
Love it or hate it, the ‘Acela Corridor’ has developed a widely recognized identity thanks to the trains that link it together.
Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing
Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
Lionel Messi gets 2 goals in front of record New England crowd as Miami beats Revolution 4-1
Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.
Patriots spent NFL draft focused on offense, adding QB and support around him
A smattering of Patriots fans stood outside the gates to Gillette Stadium on Friday hoping to catch a glimpse of the franchise’s latest attempt to find its next franchise quarterback.
2023-24: A banner year for winter-spring surfing
Consistently good surf, Warmer than usual temps, Economy not bad
Rhode Island FC falls 3-1 to defending league champions in first home loss
Clay Holstad becomes first RIFC player to score at Beirne Stadium in defeat
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 27 – May 8)
Here’s where to expect lane closures and delays.
Newport is among the first five municipalities selected for the Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program
GIC will partner with each municipality for two to three years and set them on a trajectory to develop and sustain a thriving equity-driven urban forestry program.
Recent Local Obituaries
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Further Reading
ABC6: Newport Pell Bridge work will include rolling stoppages