What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, February 7
Teatime in Rhode Island: A guide to afternoon tea services and special tea events across the state; Winterfest Story Time at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House returns
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🍵 Music is not the only cultural “British invasion” that has overtaken the country. For the past few years, there has been a revival in the adoration of period pieces set in the UK – from Downton Abbey and Bridgerton to Outlander – and with it has come renewed interest in the beloved mid-day meal: afternoon tea.
Whether you’re nibbling on scones with your grandmother, having a mother-daughter day out, “spilling tea” over tea with your friends, or having a cozy date with your partner, afternoon tea is a versatile affair. In this guide to all things tea in Rhode Island, discover the joys of tea, from fancy services and elevated dates to homey cuppas and special events.
WUN’s Ruthie Wood with the story→ Teatime in Rhode Island: A guide to afternoon tea services and special tea events across the state
🎨 The Aquidneck Land Trust has announced 24 student winners in the 2023 Aquidneck Land Trust Art & Writing Contest, held annually to promote the importance and value of the conservation of open spaces. See Who Won
📚 An annual tradition, Winterfest Story Time at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, returns February 19-23 to celebrate the winter season. Read More
🍿 The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is bringing back one of the year's most popular movies, Barbie, for one night on Thursday. Read More
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: NNE wind 8 to 10 kt. Cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NNE wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 41°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:50 am | Sunset: 5:08 pm | 10 hours & 17 minutes of sun.
High tide at 5:16 am & 5:41 pm | Low tide at 11:32 am & 11:12 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 26.2 days, 12% lighting.
Things To Do in Newport County
11 am to 5 pm: Wednesday Dining Specials at Newport Vineyards
1:30 pm: Wednesday Book Group at Newport Public Library
4:15 pm: Senior Ballroom Dance Classes at Common Fence Point Community Center
6 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
Live Music & Entertainment in Newport County
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Anatomy Of A Fall at 4 pm, Poor Things at 7:30 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: The Van Pelt Duo at 9 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
The Irish American Club: Mel at 8 pm
The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: Open Mic at 7:30 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Planning Commission at 6:30 pm
Little Compton: Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 7 pm
Newport: Newport Beach Commission at 5 pm, Newport School Committee - Policy Subcommittee at 5:30 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Melville Park Committee at 6 pm, Portsmouth Harbor Commission at 7 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 5:15 pm, Tiverton Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm
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