What's Up in Newport: Monday, November 20
A look at What's Up today, plus all of the latest What'sUpNewp headlines.
Good Monday Morning.
👏 In the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) Division III Super Bowl on Saturday in Cranston, Middletown defeated West Warwick 48 - 6 to take home the Division III title. See more via ABC 6.
👏 Salve Regina University football met Anna Maria College on Saturday for the first time ever and overcame an early deficit to build an 18-point second-half lead and hold on for a 37-34 final in the New England Bowl at Toppa Field. Read more via Salve Athletics.
🎶 ‘Tis the season … for holiday concerts. From classical to classic rock, here’s our list of some of the best in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts this holiday season → Top ten+ holiday concerts in Rhode Island for 2023.
🥃 When the brewer most identified with Rhode Island and distiller recognized for producing internationally awarded whiskies secretly team up on a project, expectations would normally be high → Two iconic local brands, one smooth blended product.
🦃 WUN’s Frank Prosnitz shares some thoughts in his latest column→ Just my Opinion: On this Thanksgiving … messages of hope.
🎄 Discover Newport has a roundup of nine tree lightings happening across Newport County this holiday season → TREE LIGHTINGS HAPPENING IN + AROUND NEWPORT.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 11 to 17 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
MARINE FORECAST
Gale Watch in effect from November 22, 1:00 AM until November 22, 1:00 PM
Today: N wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 5 to 9 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 55°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
Sunrise: 6:39 am | Sunset: 4:21 pm | 9 hours and 42 minutes of sun.
High tide at 12:49 am & 1:14 pm | Low tide at 6:05 am & 7:43 pm.
Moon: First Quarter Moon. 6.8 days, 44% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
7 pm: Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM at 7 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Yacht Cub Rejects at 9 pm
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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jamestown: Tax Relief Working Group Committee at 4 pm, Town Council at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Board of Canvassers at 9 am, Town Council at 5:30 pm
Newport: Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
Tiverton: Economic Development Commission at 10 am, Open Space Commission at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 7:15 pm
See the agenda for meetings here
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Just my Opinion: On this Thanksgiving … messages of hope
Overwhelming, people are hopeful for peace, human kindness, and an end to conflicts. They also asked for more bi-partisanship in government, and many for their family’s good health.
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Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 points, including the winning dunk with 1:01 left, as the Boston Celtics held on for a 102-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Just my Opinion: On this Thanksgiving … messages of hope
Overwhelming, people are hopeful for peace, human kindness, and an end to conflicts. They also asked for more bi-partisanship in government, and many for their family’s good health.
Rivers, James rally No. 14 N.C. State women past Rhode Island 67-58
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Two iconic local brands, one smooth blended product
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Carter, Oduro score 19 each to lead Providence past Georgia 71-64 in Bahamas
Devin Carter and Josh Oduro scored 19 points each and Providence defeated Georgia 71-64 on Sunday at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship.
Newport Police arrest Watertown man for fentanyl distribution
Newport Police on Saturday announced that they have arrested a Watertown, Massachusetts man on fentanyl charges.
Trent Frederic scores twice as the Bruins roll past the Canadiens 5-2
Trent Frederic scored two goals, Brad Marchand collected his 500th career assist and the Boston Bruins cruised past longtime rivals the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Saturday night.
Bryant stuns No. 10 Florida Atlantic, winning 61-52 for 1st victory over ranked opponent
Sherif Gross-Bullock scored 19 points, Earl Timberlake added 13 and Bryant stunned No. 10 Florida Atlantic 61-52 on Saturday night to end the Owls’ 19-game home winning streak.
Barnhizer scores 18, Northwestern rolls in the beginning to defeat Rhode Island 72-61
Brooks Barnhizer scored 18 points, Northwestern had a huge opening run, and the Wildcats defeated Rhode Island 72-61 on Saturday, the opening day of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off.
Zevi Eckhaus throws for 394 yards and 6 touchdowns in Bryant’s 45-21 win over SEMO
Zevi Eckhaus threw for 394 yards and six touchdowns and Bryant beat Southeast Missouri State 45-21 on Saturday.
Dartmouth runs over Brown, gains share of Ivy League championship
Q Jones rushed for 124 yards with two touchdowns and Dartmouth ran over Brown 38-13 on Saturday, lifting the Big Green into a three-way tie for the Ivy League championship.
‘Twin Gables’ on Ocean Road in Narragansett sells for $5.4 million
According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the second-highest sale of 2023 in the town of Narragansett.
Top ten+ holiday concerts in Rhode Island for 2023
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