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Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport events include a Prudence Island lecture after Jan.12, a Green Ribbon honor for Wilbur & McMahon School in Little Compton, a pistol safety class at Newport Rifle Club, a Harmony Sound Bath at Tiverton Library, and a Sitkovetsky Trio concert at Rough Point Mansion. The Newport Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Misquamicut firefighters rescued Phoenix, a dog who fell through thin ice (at Little Masachaug Pond) on Jan. 1; both the owner and the dog remained uninjured. ABC6
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Earl Knightwood Band Performance
7-10 p.m. — Pancho O' Malleys — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively evening of R&B, Soul, Modern Blues, and New Orleans funk with the Earl Knightwood Band.
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Herbal Teas Workshop
12-2 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost TBD — Cozy up with hot herbal teas and learn to create your own blends in a beautiful setting.
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Alex Cohen Live at Basta
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations encouraged — Enjoy an acoustic mix of classics from the '50s to today, along with original music.
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Build a Bat Box
9 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a bat box while learning about their vital role in the ecosystem.
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Aztec Two-Step 2.0 Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the folk/rock sounds of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 blending musical narratives and warm harmonies.
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Back In Black - Tribute to AC/DC
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to classic AC/DC hits with this electrifying tribute concert.
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Musical Salon Series: Romanticism & Musical Poetry
6:30 – 8:15 PM — Rough Point — Small bites and drinks included — Experience the poignant beauty of piano trios from celebrated composers alongside literary readings.
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Newport Winter Glendi 2026
6:00 PM - 12:30 AM — Wyndham Newport Hotel — Full donation event — Enjoy a night of dinner, drinks, and live dance performances to support local charities.
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