What's Up Today: Friday, December 9
Catch up on WUN's latest headlines and catch up on all that's happening, new, and to do out there.
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đ With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, weâll be sharing some ideas for unique gifts available locally. Today we have a nice list of Newport-related books for you to consider curated by Charter Books proprietor Steve Iwanski - âSix Picksâ holiday book shopping: Best books about Newport.
đ Speaking of Charter Books, donât miss âTwas the Night Before Christmas Storytime with Author Matt Tavares this evening.
đ On the market for a new home? Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the 14 homes across Newport County that are hosting an open house this weekend.
â” The 12 Metre World Championship is returning to Newport next year.
đ» Rhode Island breweries will be joining their national counterparts this weekend to celebrate âNational Lager Dayâ on December 10. The cold, refreshing lager is the most popular American beer, a key component at backyard barbeques, ball games, and neighborhood pubs. Check out some of our favorite locally-brewed lagers from around the state.
đ” Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will perform at Gillette Stadium in September.
đ¶ The Potter. League has dropped the adoption fee to just $50 for all block-headed dogs. Join the Block Party!
đ Newport Vineyards and Taproot Brewing Co. are hosting a family-friendly Holiday Extravaganza Event this evening from 5 pm â 9 pm. Enjoy the live band, wine or beer tasting (your choice!), and festive food stations including holiday desserts, hot cocoa bar, and Christmas cookies. Sign up in advance to meet Santa! Enjoy games. Break out your ugly holiday sweater â there will be prizes! Newport Vineyards is also collecting toys for the MLK Center. Details & Tickets
The Latest Headlines on WhatâsUpNewp
Hereâs a look at the stories weâve published over the past 24 hours.
RITBA director elected director of International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
âSix Picksâ holiday book shopping: Best books about Newport
Red Sox sign reliever Chris Martin to $17.5M, 2-year deal
Opinion â Barbara VonVillas: Truth â Courage â Action
Open Houses: 14 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
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Underachieving Cardinals searching for win vs. Patriots
Tree work will limit access to some portions of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren beginning Dec. 12
Providence man sentenced to federal prison on conspiracy, bank fraud, and firearm charges
Community invited to Potter Leagueâs âBlock Partyâ adoption event
West Warwick man pleads guilty to conspiracy, production, and possession of child pornography
12 Metre World Championship returning to Newport in 2023
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks to perform at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 23
âSix Picksâ RI Breweries celebrate National Lager Day Saturday, Dec. 10
Greenlove donates water bottle filling station to The Compass School, marks 26th station donated
Recent Local Obituaries
Whatâs Up Today
Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 11 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County | 3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Marine Forecast
Small Craft Advisory in effect from December 9, 04:00 PM EST until December 10, 04:00 PM EST
Today: N wind 11 to 13 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 12 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 51°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 7 am | Sunset: 4:15 pm | 9 hours and 15 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:19 am & 8:41 pm | Low tide at 1 am &. 2:10 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 15.5 days, 99% lighting.
Things To Do
10 am to 4 pm:Â The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays
10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
5 pm to 9 pm: Holiday Extravaganza at Newport Vineyards
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Holiday Arts Market at Jamestown Arts Center
6 pm: âTwas the Night Before Christmas Storytime with Author Matt Tavares at Charter Books
6 pm: An Evening of Holiday Shopping at MIST
7:30 pm: Lessons & Carols at St. Georgeâs School
7:30 pm: Salve Reginaâs Newport County Orchestra Holiday Concert at The Casino Theatre
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
Greenvale Vineyards: Jazz Time duo at 7 pm
Johnnyâs at Wyndham:Â Live music at 6 pm
JPT Film & Event Center:Â The Banshees of Inisherin at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Localz Portsmouth: John Erikson at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Blockhead at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: The Copacetics at 8 pm
Newport Blues Cafe:Â Inside Out at 9 pm
Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 6 pm
OâBrienâs Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
One Pelham East:Â Timeless Duo at 8 pm, DJ at 11 pm
Rejects Beer Co: December Comedy Night at 8:30 pm
Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 10 pm
Stoneacre Garden: Mel at 8 pm
The Firehouse Theatre:  Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top Of Pelham:Â Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
City & Government
Portsmouth: School Committee at 11 am
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Whatâs Up This Week & Weekend
Whatâs Up This Weekend: Dec. 8 â 11
Thompson PTO to host community Tree Lighting & Decorating on Dec. 10
Craft Fair to be held on Dec. 10, will benefit Rogers High School Class of 2026
Baby Shark Live!: The Christmas Show coming to PPAC on Dec. 10
Benefit Piano Recital to help Choral Collective of Newport County bring music to children
Further Reading
WLNE: Newport police charge massage therapist with sexual assault
WPRI: Tiverton police offering âSafe Stationâ package program
Boston Magazine: How to Spend a Fabulous Holiday Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island