What's Up Today - August 18
WUN's roundup of all that's happening, new, and to do in Newport County, Rhode Island, and beyond.
Good Wednesday Morning,
Thanks to the sold-out crowd that turned up last night for our annual Jaws Summer Party at the JPT Film & Event Center! It was so great to be able to assist The JPT with reopening their doors after 17 months (to the day) of being closed. If you missed last night’s fun, we’re hosting a screening of Top Gun tonight and another Jaws Summer Party on September 1! Limited seating available. We encourage all to buy tickets in advance for both events.
For those looking for a new job or career, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation is hosting a job fair at T.F. Green today. More details
Music at The Fort returns to Fort Adams tonight with a performance by The Ravers. 5 pm to 8 pm. Free. More details
Claiborne Pell Elementary School, partnered with the East Bay Educational Collaborative, this week announced that Captain James R. McIver, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Newport is kicking off the professional development for Pell Elementary School teachers who volunteered to pilot the first year of Reaching for the Stars, a $500,000 K-4 STEAM program funded by the DoDEA. Full Story
On Thursday at 2 pm, Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Director of the COVID-19 Response Tom McCarthy, and Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green will provide an update on COVID-19, the Delta variant in Rhode Island, and the State's continued response, recovery and vaccination efforts. Watch it live on Governor McKee’s Facebook Page.
September’s Newport International Boat Show is moving full steam ahead, Trade Only Today reports.
Ashley and Jared from The Bachelor are opening a cafe called Audrey’s in the South County Commons, The Boston Globe reports.
After a pandemic hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The annual event, beginning at Noon, is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. Read More
I kept it quiet in the newsletter yesterday, but thanks to all of you who took the time out of your day to say Happy Birthday! I appreciate the messages!
Have a great Wednesday,
~ Ryan
What’s Up Today - Wednesday, August 18
Weather Forecast
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight - A chance of showers, mainly after 2 am. Patchy fog after 5 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Marine Forecast
Today - Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 9 kt in the morning. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - S wind around 6 kt. A chance of showers, mainly after 2 am. Patchy fog after 5 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 73°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:57 am | Sunset: 7:40 pm | 13 hours & 42 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:34 am & 5:13 pm | Low tide at 10:05 am & 11:55 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 9.9 days, 75% lighting.
Things To Do
10:45 am – Coastal Queen Narrated Mimosa Cruise
2 pm to 6 pm – Aquidneck Growers Summer Market on Memorial Blvd.
5 pm to 8 pm – Music at The Fort featuring The Ravers
6 pm – Music Appreciation Series with Dr. Edward Markward at the Redwood Library
7:30 pm – What’s Up Newp presents Top Gun at the JPT Film & Event Center
For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Blithewold Mansion – Music at Sunset : Colby James & The Ramblers from 6 pm to 8 pm
Celtica – Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
Fort Adams – The Ravers from 5 pm to 8 pm
Herreshoff Marine Museum – Summer Sunset Jazz Series at 6:30 pm
JPT Film & Event Center (In Theatre) – What’s Up Newp & The JPT present Top Gun
JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – The Hidden Life of Trees, Charlatan, Of Animals And Men
Landing – The Naticks at 4:30 pm, John Erikson at 8 pm
One Pelham East – Zane Christopher at 9 pm
City & Government
5:30 pm – Newport City Council
7 pm – Tiverton Cemetery Commission
The Latest from What’s Up Newp
“The Historical Fantasy of Esek Hopkins” dance opera coming to Providence
State officials announce a full schedule of back-to-school COVID-19 vaccine clinics
MLK Center partners with Fresh Food Connect to engage gardeners in food insecurity relief
RI Folk Festival Coming to East Providence August 29th
Recent Local Obituaries
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Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 - George Washington Arrives In Newport
Governor McKee ceremonially signs into law two pieces of legislation to support local restaurants
COVID-19 in Rhode Island
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We’ll See You Out There
Happy Birthday, Ryan!