What's Up this weekend: August 20 & 21
Plus: Concert Recap and Photos: Judy Collins at Jane Pickens Theater
Good Morning, today is Saturday, August 20
⚓ On this day in 1915, Miramar Mansion was inaugurated. Located at 646 Bellevue Avenue, it was intended as a summer home for the George D. Widener family of Philadelphia. George and his son, Harry, Widener lost their lives aboard the RMS Titanic. Read More
⚓ Singer-Songwriter and American legend Judy Collins returned to Newport for two shows this weekend, thrilling her fans Friday, August 19 on her opening night at the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center. WUN’s Ken Abrams with more - Concert Recap and Photos: Judy Collins at Jane Pickens Theater
⚓ It was a classic rock show for the ages Thursday night when Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening played Bold Point Park in East Providence. Ken with more - Concert Recap and Photos: Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening at Bold Point Park
⚓ Newport's most anticipated summer bike event - the 10 Spot Ride - returns on Saturday, August 27th! Read More - Bike Newport’s 10 SPOT RIDE is August 27, and it promises to be amazing
⚓ If you played the Powerball in Jamestown this week, check your ticket. A $50,000 ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms.
⚓ A pair of 270-foot (82.3-meter) U.S. Coast Guard vessels involved in search-and-rescue operations, military exercises and maritime law enforcement are now based in Newport.
⚓ Here’s the latest info on Middletown & Newport Public Schools Regionlization from the City of Newport - Here’s what you need to know about regionalization before next week’s community meetings
Have a great weekend,
~ Ryan Belmore & crew
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What’s Up Today
Weather
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday night: Patchy fog after 1 am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1 am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day weather forecast for Newport County
Marine Forecast
Saturday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday night: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 1am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSE 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night: ESE wind around 6 kt. A slight chance of showers after 1am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 70°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide - Saturday
Sunrise: 5:59 am | Sunset: 7:37 pm | 13 hours & 38 minutes of sun.
High tide at 2:56 am & 3:31 pm | Low tide at 7:59 am & 10:26 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 22.8 days, 43% lighting.
Sun, Moon, & Tide - Sunday
Sunrise: 6 am | Sunset: 7:36 pm | 13 hours & 35 minutes of sun.
High tide at 3:54 am & 4:35 pm | Low tide at 9:05 am & 11:12 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 23.7 days, 34% lighting.
Happening This Weekend
What’s Up this weekend in Newport County
Six Picks Events: What to do in RI this weekend
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend
“Six Picks” Washington County Fair, annual event runs August 17-20
A Weekend of Coaching returns August 19 – 21, here’s a look at the daily drive and routes
Jamaica to take on Team USA at Newport Polo on Saturday
Kip Moore to perform at Bold Point Park in East Providence on August 20
The Latest from WUN
Here’s what you need to know about regionalization before next week’s community meetings
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County honors LeRoy White with its 2022 Dominique Award
This Day In Newport History: August 20, 1915 – Miramar Mansion Inaugurated
7-Day weather forecast for Newport County
Orioles hit 5 homers, outslug Red Sox in wild 15-10 win
Concert Recap and Photos: Judy Collins at Jane Pickens Theater
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats’ 20-10 win
Concert Recap and Photos: Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening at Bold Point Park
Large fire consumes boats, buildings, vehicles at Mattapoisett boatyard
Bike Newport’s 10 SPOT RIDE is August 27, and it promises to be amazing
Rhode Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (August 20 – 27)
2 more Coast Guard cutters now call Rhode Island home