Good morning, Newport.

Newport County has community events this weekend, including barn dancing at Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday from 4–6 p.m. for $15 per dancer, dancing at the Forty Steps on Sunday at 3 p.m. to close Newport Irish Heritage Month, Art Newport 2025 at Newport Harbor Island Resort on both days, and a free family concert by the Everybody Chorus of Jamestown on Sunday at 3 p.m.—all offering local residents a chance to enjoy music, dance and art.

Newport police responded early Wednesday morning at Ocean Drive and Hazard Road after a Toyota Corolla hit a tree at about 12:43 a.m.—rescuers freed a trapped 29-year-old woman now in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital and treated a 39-year-old man with upper body injuries who is in stable condition.

A 29-year-old Fall River woman was critically injured in a car crash on Ocean Drive in Newport on March 26 at 12:43 a.m.—officers found her 2001 white Toyota Corolla with major damage against a tree and emergency crews cut her from the wreckage to take her to Rhode Island Hospital—while a 39-year-old man in the car sustained upper body injuries and is in stable condition.

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp for her monthly one-on-one conversation on March 26 at 1:30 p.m. (Residents were invited to submit their questions ahead of the interview.)

Starting Friday, March 28 at 9 a.m., the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will close an eastbound lane on the Newport Pell Bridge for construction until Monday, March 31 at 6 a.m., and beginning Friday at 6 p.m., crews will shift the median barrier to create a one-lane-in-each-direction pattern for the weekend. Motorists are advised to plan for delays and use caution when driving through the work zone.

Experts at URI’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease say tick sightings have increased in southern areas over the last two weeks with more lone star ticks now noted along the coast, which can cause a red meat allergy.

Residents are advised to wear treated clothing and perform daily tick checks (for both Lyme disease and red meat allergy risks) and restart pet tick treatments (as recommended) to stay safe during the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Newport Daffodil Days

April 1st – 30th — Rosecliff — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arrival of over 1,465,000 daffodils with decorated windows throughout Newport.

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.

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.

Cheesemaking Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Mozz — $95.00 — Learn the art of cheesemaking and craft your own fresh farmers cheese with expert guidance.

Game Night Gala

6-10 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $225 — Experience an evening of fun with life-sized games and philanthropy supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

ERICD Seedling Sale

10 AM – 12 PM — Greenvale Vineyards — Pre-orders required — Pick up your seedlings while supporting local agriculture education.