WUN Afternoon Update: Friday, November 18
Newport's next Mayor joins WUN for a chat at 4 pm
Good Afternoon,
📺 Xay Khamsyvoravong, Newport’s next Mayor, joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation today at 4 pm. Tune On In
🙏 November Supporter Drive: What’sUpNewp runs on reader support, and we’re looking to add a few new supporters by the end of the month to help fund our reporting. Since Wednesday morning, thirty-five new supporters have signed up; thank you to our new and current supporters! We now need just 15 new supporters!
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🏛️ Middletown Town Council-elect will meet on Monday at 6 pm at Town Hall to discuss its leadership team and committee assignments moving forward.
🎄 There’s something meaningful about decorating the front door of your home for the holidays, and even more so when it’s benefitting those in our community without their own place to call home. Read More - Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale will take place at Easton’s Beach on Dec. 4
🎭 WUN’s Frank O’Donnell was able to sit in on a tech rehearsal of “Little Women” earlier this week at Jamestown Community Theatre. While the actors worked hard on stage, sound and light technicians were busy adjusting their respective bits of technology. Keri Boisclair, the show’s director, divided her time between the actors and the technicians. Read More - ‘Little Women’ playing at Jamestown Community Theatre Nov. 18-20
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Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle of the Brews returns Saturday, Nov. 19
‘Little Women’ playing at Jamestown Community Theatre Nov. 18-20
Scenic three-acre estate in Little Compton lists for $1.7 million
Adult programs coming up at Tiverton Public Library in December
Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Nov. 18-20)
Home sales off 40 percent in two years
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Happening This Week & Weekend
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What’s Up This Weekend: Nov. 18 – 20
Weekend Weather Forecast: Nov. 18 – 20
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Nov. 18-20)
Les Misérables returning to PPAC November 15-20
Theater Review: Les Misérables begins a thrilling run at PPAC
Newport City Council-elect to hold a caucus on Nov. 15 to informally elect Chair, Vice-Chair
Magic of Lights returns to Gillette Stadium Nov. 18 – Dec. 31
Salve Hockey Team will host its 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Night on Nov. 19
Lippitt House Museum to host ‘House at Work Tour’ on Nov. 19
Newport Live to present three concerts at the Jamestown Arts Center
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Catching up with Erin McKeown, playing Jamestown Arts Center Nov. 19
What’s Up Interview: Craig O’Keefe of ‘The Sixties Show,’ coming to Jane Pickens November 20
The Sixties Show is coming to The JPT on November 20
