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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport County has a busy weekend with Winterfest events starting Saturday, Feb. 14, including a free piano concert in Jamestown on Sunday, Feb. 15, a Chili Cook-off at the Marriott on Saturday, and a benefit concert by the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble on Sunday. The Newport Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Middletown Fire Department responded at 10:05 a.m. after 911 calls reported an individual in distress near Purgatory Chasm — the team used technical rope and water rescue techniques as the victim was transported to Newport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Viking partnered with Providence-based Littleneck Hospitality Group to launch new restaurant and bar concepts at the historic hotel ahead of its spring reopening — more details on menu ideas will be shared soon. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Castle Hill Inn will welcome overnight guests on March 5 in its Beach Houses and Beach Cottages after a Feb. 5 fire damaged the main building on Ocean Drive. The inn said its restaurants and bars plan to reopen by Memorial Day while weddings will proceed as scheduled. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Historical Society debuts 'Occupied! Newport and the Fight for Independence' (an exhibition on Revolutionary War occupations) on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Richard I. Burnham Resource Center and will show interactive maps and artifacts through the end of 2026. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s Gilded Age Orchestra will perform Celebrate America 250 at Rosecliff on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The 30-piece ensemble, led by Dr. Christopher Brellochs and Dr. Mark Stickney, will play patriotic music and host a preconcert reception at 5:30 p.m. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport Public Library’s new director Ann Amaral will be the featured guest at the free Arts Around the Fire networking event at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. — the event gathers local artists and cultural members to connect. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Kevin Bruff will present Seeing the Everyday at Edward King House — 35 King Street. His talk shows how daily photography turns common scenes into art. Newport This Week
- ➤ Historian Timothy D. Walker will give a lecture titled Sailing to Freedom at Sail Newport on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. to explore maritime escape routes from the Underground Railroad as part of the Challenger Lecture Series for Black History Month. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly will bring her 20th anniversary Joy Party tour to the JPT Film Event Center on Friday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m., and the performance will blend jazz, pop, funk, R&B and dance. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roger Federer will play in a doubles exhibition on Aug. 28 during the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration (Aug. 27-29) on Newport’s grass courts this summer; tickets for individual events and full packages go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. The weekend also features a red carpet pre-show and watch party. What's Up Newp
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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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Grateful Dub Tribute Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Tickets starting at $60 — Experience the sounds of the Grateful Dead like never before with Grateful Dub.
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Wellness & Wine: Zumba with Tracy
10 AM – 12 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $28 — Energize with Zumba and enjoy a wine tasting among vineyard views.
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Songwriters in the Round: Natalie Paige, Myah Sallena, Ben Hoke
7 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Free entry — Experience a night of intimate acoustic performances featuring evocative original music from talented songwriters.
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