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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sweet Berry Farm is changing ownership after 45 years—Jan and Michelle Eckhart will keep working at the farm as a new team takes over the 100-acre property. The farm will reopen for the season in late May while the operation stays largely unchanged. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new colorized video shows Bob Dylan performing in 1963 at the Newport Folk Festival where he sang folk classics like 'Blowin' in the Wind' — refreshing his early music legacy for new and longtime fans. The footage is available on YouTube for those interested in his pre-electric era. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Newport Folk Festival has announced that Maggie Rose, Luke Combs, Tom Odell and Lukas Nelson will perform in Newport from July 25—27. General admission tickets sold out and more names will be added to the lineup soon. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s Rogue Island Comedy Festival will run from May 22 to 25 and will host over 40 comedians such as headliners Natasha Leggero and Ian Lara with rising stars Sara Huntington, Noah Copfer, and Elyssa Phillips—organizers say the event will feature a range of fun shows across local stages. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic house at 38 Pelham St. sold at auction for $2,966,250 after eight buyers competed using a $50,000 deposit each; the buyer must pay a 10% deposit by April 7 and close the sale in 30 days—renovations to create 10 rental units are planned in the 7,260-square-foot building built in 1744 in Newport's Historic Hill District. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ David Fuchs announced he is leaving URI to join the University of San Francisco. He was URI’s leading rebounder last year — the Austria native spent two years in Kingston. ABC6
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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.
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ERICD Seedling Sale
10 AM – 12 PM — Greenvale Vineyards — Pre-orders required — Pick up your seedlings while supporting local agriculture education.
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Dancing Daffodils: The RI Daffodil Society Show
11 a.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Discover a stunning variety of daffodils showcased by local enthusiasts.
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Paint & Plant
4-5 p.m. — Newport Reading Room — Registration required — Children ages 5-12 can paint a pot and plant their favorite herb.
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Ben-Hur - Silent Film with Live Music
4:30 PM — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available through TickPick — Experience a classic silent film with a live musical score.
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Easter Sunday Grand Buffet
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — $60 Adults, $25 Children — Celebrate Easter with a lavish buffet featuring chef’s specialties and stunning bay views.
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Secret Mall Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant live performance of Secret Mall in Newport.
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Canard Vineyard Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's
5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille — $160 plus tax and gratuity — Savor a four-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from Canard Vineyard.
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Kalliope Reed Quintet Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bristol Art Museum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a blend of historical and contemporary music by the Boston based Kalliope Reed Quintet.
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Elvis Tribute Night with Dan Fontaine
7-9:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Sing along to timeless Elvis classics in an evening of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll.
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