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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families can join a range of Easter egg hunts, including an egg roll in Richmond on Easter Sunday, a zoo meet with the Easter Bunny in Providence on March 28-29 and April 3-4, and a dog-friendly hunt in North Kingstown on April 4, with additional events in Lincoln and Bristol. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ AARP Rhode Island will host a free drive-thru shredding event at Edward King House on April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon (no membership is required) so Newport residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents while each person may bring up to two boxes. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jamestown Arts Center on Conanicut Island will open In the Zeitgeist, a solo exhibit by François Poisson, on April 10, featuring a decade of work; an opening reception (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) is planned then, and an artist talk (2 to 3 p.m.) will follow on April 12. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Musician David Olney was born in Providence on March 23, 1948. In the 1970s and 1980s he played with bands like Simpson and the X-Rays and became known as an Americana pioneer before he died on stage in January 2020. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Calvin Tomkins, a longtime staff writer for The New Yorker who profiled prominent artists — including Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp — died Friday at 100 in Middletown, Rhode Island from stroke complications. He is remembered for a celebrated career that enriched the art world. WJAR NBC 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On January 6 during PHADA’s Commissioners’ Conference in Tampa, FL, Nikki Vazquez—Executive Director of the Jamestown Housing Authority and Chair of Newport Housing Authority—graduated from the PHADA-Rutgers University Executive Director Education Program. Her new credential will guide her work to expand affordable housing and strengthen community engagement. Newport This Week
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's expanded its recall of vegetable fried rice after glass pieces were found in the bags; the product, made by Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc and carrying best-by dates (Feb. 28 and Nov. 19), was sold in 43 states including local stores. WJAR NBC 10
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The Natural Film Screening
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Average ticket price $51 — Experience a classic film live at a premier venue in Newport.
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Flo Rida Concert
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience hip-hop hits live with Flo Rida in Kingston.
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Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Concert
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Buy tickets online — Celebrate the harmonies and stories of the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook with Aztec Two-Step 2.0.
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Hops, Beers & Bites Experience
1-4 p.m. — The Anchor Room At The Coast Guard House — $35.00 per person — Discover the art of hops with local brews and creative bar bites.
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Wednesdays: Flight Specials
All day — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $15 for wine or beer flights — Enjoy discounted drinks with board games and fire pits on the terrace.
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Golden Hour Experience: Newport's Twilight Beauty
Golden Hour Experience — Evening Cruise — Soap and Water Newport — Price varies — Enjoy a sunset cruise with charcuterie and champagne while taking in Newport's stunning views.
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Book Talk with Terry Gaspard
2-3 p.m. — Newport Public Library — Free entry — Explore financial discussions that strengthen relationships in this insightful book talk.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 3 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Adults $85, Kids $27 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch buffet and a fun egg hunt for kids.
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Big Lux and The Hype
8-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a lively mix of reggae, funk, and rock by Sea of Giants in a vibrant coastal setting.
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Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Preview Party
5-7:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission details not specified — Preview stunning floral arrangements in a delightful garden setting.
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