Good morning, Newport.

Heritage Group will open Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant on April 5 at 527 Thames Street to serve a fresh raw bar and seasonal stone crab dishes that build on Newport’s familiar culinary tradition.

Newport’s active spring market features last week’s sale of the Ocean Lawn cottage at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane for $8,100,000 and the notable transaction of 23 Livingston Place; new listings are coming soon as buyers show strong coastal-demand.

URI announced on Sunday that Colleen Mullen has been named the new women's basketball coach in a five year deal with a starting salary of 400,000 & she replaces Tammi Reiss who left for Florida after earning the program its first NCAA Tournament bid in three decades.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Newport Rhode Races

7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Easton's Beach — Marathon: $110, Half Marathon: $85, 5K — Experience the thrill of the race along the scenic Newport coast.

Pollinator House Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a pollinator house and learn about the importance of pollination for trees on Arbor Day.

Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day

10 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arboretum with family-friendly nature crafts and scavenger hunts.

The British Invasion Years Live Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience a lively tribute to the 1960s musical revolution featuring classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.