What's Up Today: Monday, August 29
Gubernatorial candidate Nellie Gorbea joins What'sUpNewp today for a conversation.
Good Morning, today is Monday, August 29.
âš“ On this day in 1778, the First Rhode Island Infantry regiment defeated three assaults by British Troops at the Battle of Rhode Island.
âš“ Join The Ravers for the final night of Middletown's Monday Night Beach Concert Series from Second Beach this evening from 6-9 pm. After The Ravers wrap-up, a fireworks display is planned.
âš“ The second half of the 2022 Cruise Ship season kicks off today with the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway (Capacity: 3,963 passengers, 1,657 crew). 47 ships are scheduled to visit between today and November 7.
⚓ A federal court decision in the American Trucking Association’s lawsuit against the state of Rhode Island for what it claims are unconstitutional truck-only tolls for out-of-state tractor trailers is expected in September. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with more - Court to rule on truck tolls in September
⚓ Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea joins What’sUpNewp today at 3 pm for a live virtual video conversation about her run for Governor.
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 6 to 11 kt in the morning. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSW wind 5 to 9 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 71°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:08Â am | Sunset: 7:23 pm | 13 hours & 15 minutes of sun.
High tide at 9:48 am & 10 pm | Low tide at 3:14 am & 3:26 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 1.5 days, 3% lighting.
Happening Today
Things To Do
10 am to 2 pm: Free tours of the Eisenhower House
11 am:Â Colonial Jewish Walking Tours
1 pm & 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Scenic Bay Cruises
2 pm to 6 pm: Miantonomi Summer Market at Miantonomi Park
2 pm to 6 pm: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open for tours
5 pm: Dr. Michael Fine Signs Rhode Island Stories at Charter Books
6 pm to 9 pm: Middletown’s Monday Night Beach Concert Series featuring The Ravers at Second Beach
8 pm: Laughter for Locals with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
Landing: Justin Pomfret at 1 pm, Mike Milazzo at 4:30 pm, Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques at 10 pm
Second Beach: The Ravers from 6 pm to 9 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
The Firehouse Theater: Laughter for Locals with the Bit Players at 8 pm
City & Government
Little Compton: Recreation Committee at 6:30 pm
Tiverton: Library Trustees Board Personnel Subcommittee at 11 am, Town Council at 6 pm
See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
The Latest from WUN
This Day In Newport History – August 29, 1778: Battle of Rhode Island
Here are the 47 cruise ships that are currently scheduled to visit Newport, August 29 – November 7
Paredes hits 2 homers over Green Monster, Rays beat Sox 12-4
Texas Corinthian Yacht Club respectfully repeats as Grandmasters Team Race Champions
Nellie Gorbea will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual conversation on Monday
National Association of Marine Surveyors will host its 2022 New England Fall Conference in Newport
Obituary: Walter L. Frazier Jr.
