Thursday, March 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport County is welcoming spring this weekend with several events as warmer weather arrives. Community members can attend an art presentation at Four Corners Gallery on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., a free concert at Ochre Court on Sunday at 3 p.m., a performance of Once on This Island by Jamestown Community Theatre starting today at 7 p.m. with additional matinees, and a 10K run and walk on Sunday from Second Beach in Middletown—registration is $60 with part of the fee benefiting Norman Bird Sanctuary. The Newport Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants across Rhode Island have seen changes as The Tavern on Main in South Kingstown, Coastal Cabin in Narragansett, and Res American Bistro in Providence closed recently—while Pizza Mamma in Cranston and Shah’s Halal Food in Providence have opened and Remy’s Loose at Chanler in Newport will open for dinner service tonight. The Newport Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 19th at 11:53 a.m., Rogers High School entered Shelter in Place as police arrived to investigate the campus incident—officials said an update would follow in about 10 minutes. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa proposed a Baby Bond program that would deposit $3,000 into an interest-earning trust for each child born to a Rhode Island Works family using unclaimed property funds — not taxpayer dollars. The proposal, which aims to close the racial wealth gap by allowing beneficiaries to access the funds at age 18 for education or business ventures, received support from several advocacy organizations. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
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Newport Irish Heritage Month Celebration
The Newport Irish Heritage Month seeks to celebrate Irish culture and history through various events throughout March in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Benjamin Quinn Live Performance at Sakonnet Vineyard
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring songwriter Benjamin Quinn as part of Sakonnet Vineyard's 50th anniversary music series.
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Savoring the Chianti Region
6:00 – 8:30 PM | Chef Walters Cooking School | $ | Discover the rich flavors of Chianti cuisine with simple, genuine dishes inspired by the Tuscan landscape.
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John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band Live
Time TBA | The Greenwich Odeum | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary East Coast Rock’n’Roll sounds of John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.
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Chazz Palminteri's One-Man Show: A Bronx Tale
In this captivating one-man show, Chazz Palminteri recounts his childhood experiences in the Bronx, portraying multiple characters from his life and sharing the story behind his acclaimed play and film, A Bronx Tale.
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Date Night: Tuscany Cooking Experience
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Chef Walters Cooking School — $ — Indulge in the simple yet exquisite flavors of Tuscany through a hands-on cooking class.
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Newport Daffodil Days
April 1st – 30th — Rosecliff — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arrival of over 1,465,000 daffodils with decorated windows throughout Newport.
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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
3:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available online — Experience the iconic Janis Ian in a captivating film event at JPT Film & Event Center.
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Nick Bosse Performance
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of live music with Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots in Matunuck, RI.
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Cheesemaking Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Mozz — $95.00 — Learn the art of cheesemaking and craft your own fresh farmers cheese with expert guidance.
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