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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The JPT Film + Event Center is hosting its final showings of Marty Supreme Tuesday through Thursday at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and will launch Hamnet on Friday, with additional events including a live-scored screening of Metropolis on Thursday and premieres running through Feb. 7. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Actor Nicholas Colasanto was born on Jan. 19 in Providence and enjoyed a long-standing career highlighted by his role as Coach on Cheers. He grew up locally and attended Bryant University, where the campus eatery Nick's Place honors his legacy. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A heavy snowfall over the weekend left 2,782 Rhode Island Energy customers without power on Monday morning (with National Grid reporting 4,525 outages in Massachusetts) as a downed tree on wire lines triggered the disruption. WJAR NBC 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Newport County sold homes in Newport, Portsmouth and Tiverton at competitive prices, with Seaview Terrace — Newport’s largest private estate — purchased by artist Hunt Slonem as buyer demand surged. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school basketball fans will vote for the Week 5 Longplex Athlete of the Week with nominees including Matthew Chartier, Eliezer Delbrey, Jordan Diclo, Jack Thompson, and James Wilson — voters can cast multiple votes before the poll closes Friday night. The Newport Daily News
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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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30th Annual WINEterfest
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $45 General Admission — Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with wine, beer, and friendly competitions to warm you from the winter chill.
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Winter Fest Princess Party
1-3 p.m. — OceanCliff Hotel — $ — Get ready for a magical time where little ones can meet their favorite princesses.
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