What's Up today: May 11

Silver Wind (Capacity: 294 passengers, 208 crew) is scheduled to arrive today

May 11, 2022

Good Morning,

Today is Wednesday, May 11

🌊 Edward Hirsch will speak and read from his book, The Heart of American Poetry, at Charter Books this evening. The event will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. More details

🌊 Newport City Council will host a Regular Council Meeting this evening. Here’s a look at what’s on their docket.

🌊 Cruise Ship Schedule: Silver Wind (Capacity: 294 passengers, 208 crew) is scheduled to arrive today. Celebrity Summit (Capacity: 2,450 passengers, 999 crew) is scheduled to arrive on Saturday. Full Cruise Ship Schedule

🌊 St. George’s is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this weekend. Among the festivities are a sports hall of fame induction ceremony, a gala on Saturday night, and a concert by G Love at Newport Blues Cafe on Friday night. Details

🌊 What’s Up Newp and The JPT will present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary/concert film The Torch on Saturday at 7:30 PM. The film tells the story of guitar legend Buddy Guy and his role in nurturing new talent in blues music. The Torch Director Jim Farrell and star Quinn Sullivan (and his guitar) will be in attendance at the screening.

After the film, What’sUpNewp Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams will moderate a Q&A on stage with Director Jim Farrell and New Bedford native Quinn Sullivan, who appears in the film. More Info & Tickets

🌊 Our friends at Newport Out are hosting a fundraiser tonight to support Newport Pride’s year-round programming. More Details

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight - Patchy fog between 11 pm and 2 am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low of around 49. North wind 9 to 13 mph.

Marine Forecast

Small Craft Advisory until May 10, 08:00 PM EDT
Today - NNE wind 14 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NNE wind 8 to 11 kt. Patchy fog between 11 pm and 2 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 47°F.

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