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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport Community School received part of an $87,000 RI Foundation grant for its PROWD! program and Rogers High's GSA, while the Aquidneck Island High School Art Show opens Feb. 12 at DeBlois Gallery and the ANCHORS Gala honored hospitality on Jan. 21; Rep. Carson’s constituent survey runs until Feb. 20. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Souper Bowl Food Drive calls on local congregations to collect food and funds for local pantries, with a collection point at St. Paul's United Methodist on 12 Marlborough St. open Sunday morning and another at Calvary United Methodist on 200 Turner Rd. open (Mon-Sat, 9-1; Sun until 12:30). Newport This Week
- ➤ A Rhode Island couple working to adopt their daughter saw their plan to fly to Colombia on Jan. 24 halted when federal visa processing paused the adoption process. They continue to stay in touch with Zuli while officials offer little guidance on when the process will resume. WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jamestown Arts Center will host 'Picturing Play: Playful Learning in Early Childhood' from Jan. 31 to March 28 at 18 Valley Street, displaying art by children ages birth to 6 (admission free). What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following heavy snowfall, residents criticized the city's methods (claiming blocked sidewalks made access difficult) despite guidelines that require homeowners to clear walkways. The city activated plows after forecasts reached two inches and enforced parking bans on Thames and Spring streets from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28. Newport This Week
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Newport can keep their New Year’s fitness resolutions with Orangetheory Fitness’s $2 per day membership offer, available until Saturday, Jan. 31 — featuring coach-led strength training and cardio workouts for all fitness levels. The Newport Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Newport County restaurants offer cozy dining with fireplaces amid cold weather. Options include The Mooring, Perro Salado, Parlor Bar & Kitchen, White Horse Tavern, Portsmouth Publick House, Blue Anchor Grill, and The Red Dory, serving seafood, American, and Mediterranean dishes. The Newport Daily News
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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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Winter Mini Golf and Games Night
1-8 p.m. — Taproot Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled mini golf and games night during Newport Winter Festival Week.
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The Cowsills Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Check venue for ticket details — Enjoy the infectious harmonies of the family band that inspired The Partridge Family.
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Won't Back Down - Tribute to Tom Petty
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Wyndham Newport Hotel — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the legendary music of Tom Petty in a heartfelt tribute show.
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