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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust has launched its first-ever permanent endowment fund in partnership with Rhode Island Foundation — seeded by a $250,000 gift timed with national celebrations — to support preservation and education on Newport Harbor. It will also start a multi-year campaign for community involvement. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Some Newport Verizon users experienced wireless voice and data issues starting Wednesday at noon as the company works to fix the outage—engineers remain on the job but have not provided a timeline for restoration. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to The Breakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — the historic mansion will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m., and capacity limits may cause wait times. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Spring Bull Gallery on Bellevue Ave hosts its 35th annual Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opening reception Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m, where art curator Michael Rose returns as judge — he will announce winners and award $850 in prizes across five categories at 3 p.m. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Jamestown Arts Center will host its second JAC Frost celebration on Jan. 24 with an immersive projection art installation by digital artist Julio Berroa. The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the arts center with a DJ and dance party, while guests are encouraged to wear festive attire. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport County NAACP will hold its 41st annual MLK Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 19 starting at 9 a.m. with a torch run from Patriots Park in Portsmouth to Thompson Middle School in Newport — later featuring a birthday program, luncheon, and historical enlightenment talk at Community Baptist Church Annex. The Newport Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island residents adjusted their spending as the consumer price index climbed 2.7% in December. Experts noted that wages did not keep pace with rising prices, prompting cuts at restaurants and grocery stores. WJAR NBC 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emily Ryan, daughter of Middletown Police Chief Jason Ryan, received a scholarship yesterday from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (an award for children of active law enforcement officers). She studies biology and pre-health at Colby College in Maine. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cashman Downes, in his senior season, is a top Rhode Island wrestler after returning to the sport he left in middle school. On Tuesday at Aquidneck Island, he helped win a 45-36 match and ranked 12th in New England in the 150-pound class (after recovering from a torn meniscus). The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Local high school hoops recapped Wednesday as Classical edged Hendricken 66-56, Shea outpaced East Providence, and standout players boosted scores; today the schedule offers basketball, swimming, and wrestling contests at local venues + schools. The Newport Daily News
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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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You Got Gold - John Prine Tribute
4:30-8:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music and legacy of John Prine with a heartfelt tribute performance.
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An Evening with Violinist Rachel Barton Pine
7:30 p.m. — Rosecliff — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic talent and soulful musicianship of acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine.
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In Bannister’s Footsteps Exhibition
2-3:30 p.m. — Bristol Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the life and work of Edward Mitchell Bannister in this special art exhibition.
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Beatles Tribute Concert
7:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience Boston’s celebrated Beatles tribute band performing classic hits from 1962–1966.
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