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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RISSA will host its Winter Party at O’Brien’s Pub on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is $20 with local volunteers donating tips to support hands-on learning programs for youth with special needs. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Potter League for Animals received a $2.9 million bequest from longtime volunteer Roxann Press during its annual meeting Wednesday at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. Her donation, the largest in the organization’s nearly 100-year history, will help fund veterinary care, shelter operations and community programs. What's Up Newp
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pipe burst during a snowstorm damaged the interior of Vieste Simply Italian in Newport, forcing co-owner Will Bard to postpone reopening until the end of March (fans helped dry the dining room). WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Curtis Speer moved his fine art gallery to Newport and is energizing the local art scene by launching a new CUSP wallpaper collection and hosting collaborative events with local artists. His gallery (located in historic Washington Square) will reopen in April to foster community dialogue. What's Up Newp
- ➤ newportFILM and the Jamestown Arts Center will host a special screening of the documentary The Bend in the River on Thursday, Feb. 5, beginning with a reception at 6 p.m. and a film at 7 p.m. that will feature a conversation moderated by Bill Bartholomew & director Robb Moss. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Social Security recipients in Newport will receive February benefits with a 2.8% increase, with regular checks on Feb. 11, 18, and 25 and SSI checks on Jan. 30. Local households can plan ahead using the SSA calendar (over 200,000 local beneficiaries rely on these payments). The Newport Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Newport County now hosts 19 open houses this weekend. Homes in Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Tiverton have events scheduled today and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for potential buyers to explore a market showing gradual growth. What's Up Newp
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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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Dumpling Eating Contest
12-4 p.m. — Yagi Noodles — Entry fee applies — Get ready to stuff your face at the 4th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest!
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