What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, November 29
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What's Up Newp for a conversation today. Plus, the latest What's Up Newp headlines and a look at what's up out there today.
Good Morning. Today is Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
📺 Tune On In: Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation today at 1:30 pm. Watch our conversation live or afterward here. Have a question for the superintendent? Comment below.
🆕 Newport has welcomed a new addition to its wellness scene – Titanium Yoga Studio. WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn with the story → Titanium Yoga Studio: A breath of fresh zen in Newport County
🛍️ Newport’s newest hotel The Gardiner House is hosting a Festive Fete Shopping Event this evening from 6 - 8 pm. Rhode Island Monthly with the story → Newport's Gardiner House is Hosting a Festive Fete Holiday Shopping Event
🎶 The JPT Film & Event Center will host An Evening with The Cowboy Junkies on February 23. Tickets go on sale on Friday. Show Details
🎄 The 53rd annual Christmas In Newport is underway and includes dozens of events and activities throughout December. See the full calendar of events here.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Extended Forecast: 7-Day Weather Forecast
Surf Forecast: 3-day Surf Forecast
MARINE FORECAST
Today: WNW wind 9 to 11 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: W wind 8 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 53°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
Sunrise: 6:50 am | Sunset: 4:17 pm | 9 hours and 27 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:50 am & 9:14 pm | Low tide at 1:32 am & 2:46 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 16.4 days, 97% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
10 am: Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
4 pm & 7:30 pm: Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
4 pm: 3D Printing at Newport Public Library
4:15 pm: Senior Ballroom Dance Classes at Common Fence Point Community Center
5 pm: Retro Movie Night at Middletown Public Library
5:30 pm: MLK Friends Dinner at St. Paul’s United Methodist
6 pm: Gardiner House Festive Fete at Gardiner House
6 pm: Wine + Cheese Class at Newport Vineyards
6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
7 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Organizing an event? Submit events to What’sUpNewp!
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Irish American Club: Mel at 8 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: The Holdovers at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Newport Playhouse: Miracle on South Division Street at 11 am
O’Brien’s Pub: The Van Pelt Duo at 9 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jamestown: School Committee at 6 pm
Little Compton: Conservation Commission at 7 pm
Middletown: Planning Board at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Vicious Dog Hearing Panel at 10 am
Tiverton: Historic Preservation Advisory Board at 9 am, School Committee Policy Sub Committee at 5 pm, Zoning Revision Committee at 5 pm, Dog Park Advisory Committee at 6 pm, North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
What’s Up Interview: Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Newport Navy Choristers to host benefit concert
ON WHATSUPNEWP.COM
THE LATEST
Newport Police reports for Nov. 28 – 29
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, November 28 through 7 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Seahawks begin three-game home stand with four-point win
College Basketball (women): Salve Regina 74, Mitchell 70
Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as Celtics pound Bulls 124-97 and advance in the In-Season Tournament
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 21 and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Providence secures 86-52 victory against Wagner
Davonte Gaines’ 21 points helped Providence defeat Wagner 86-52 on Tuesday night.
Tune In: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Coming up live on Wednesday at 1:30 pm.
Massachusetts unveils new strategy to help coastal communities cope with climate change
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new strategy Tuesday that she said will help the state’s 78 coastal communities work together to better cope with the challenges brought on by climate change.
Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
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RIDOH and DEM recommend lifting restrictions for Blue-Green Algae in Melville Ponds and Carbuncle Pond
Recent consecutive surveys and sample analysis confirmed that blue-green algae have been present but at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxin is not present in detectable concentrations.
The Sailing Museum expands operational capabilities with the addition of three new hires
The Board of Directors of The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that three new hires have joined the staff
‘An Evening with Cowboy Junkies’ coming to The JPT on Feb. 23
Cowboy Junkies’ will be performing a career-spanning show, including their new album, ‘Such Ferocious Beauty’
Titanium Yoga Studio: A breath of fresh zen in Newport County
Newport has welcomed a new addition to its wellness scene – Titanium Yoga Studio.
Letter: Zoning Board deals a small but significant blow to our city
“The city needs to revisit its zoning plan and put more teeth into its regulations and enforcement to favor livability over the appetites of developers and visitors. A vibrant city is one where people really live.”
People’s Credit Union partners with Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program to benefit local children
People’s Credit Union is accepting donations of unwrapped new children’s gifts and clothing at all branches during normal hours on behalf of the Salvation Army’s Holiday Angel Tree Program.
Newport Police reports for Nov. 27 – 28
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Monday, November 27 through 6 am on Tuesday, November 28.
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Letter: Zoning Board deals a small but significant blow to our city
Titanium Yoga Studio: A breath of fresh zen in Newport County
FURTHER READING
East Bay RI: Paull named to Tiverton Town Council
East Bay RI: Portsmouth backs out of deal to buy beach, pier
Forbes: Newport Mansion Owner Sues Federal Government Over Wind Farm It Says Will Block Ocean Views
Northeastern Global News: Northeastern grad helps breathe new life into family's Rhode Island vineyard
SalveToday: Salve Regina will hold annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Luminaria event