Good morning, Newport.

Secretary of State Gregg M.

Amore and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission announced a new exhibit (Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy) at the State House, exploring the state’s role in the American Revolution and open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through August.

Episode two of The Real Housewives of RI featured dramatic exchanges as cast members shared controversial remarks on cheating rumors at Newport Vineyards yesterday (April 6).

The episode highlighted local gossip and unexpected personal mishaps.

Over Easter weekend, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island visited local spots—Jo-Ellen Tiberi went to a Cranston restaurant and attended a Rhode Island FC game while Ashley Iaconetti took her kids to the New England Aquarium and Liz McGraw celebrated Easter with her newborn grandchild.

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County is accepting applications for the Tinney Family Arts Scholarship Award, a $2,000 prize for high school seniors showing artistic talent.

The award—honoring a family known for restoring local heritage—welcomes submissions from students across Newport County until Friday, May 8.

Four students (ages 16-17) and one teacher from Newport’s sister city Imperia, Italy will arrive Tuesday, April 21, to take part in events at Edward King House.

Local host families are needed to provide comfortable accommodations and occasional rides until Tuesday, April 28.

Four Salve Regina University students received fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation to study languages abroad, with awards from $1,000 to $20,000 to cover tuition, fees, travel, and housing.

Adison Caufield will study in Sevilla in fall 2026 while others continue studies in Spain and Lisbon in spring 2027.

Today, the Middletown council revised the agreement for Middletown Commons Town Center on West Main Road.

The plan calls for a 144-room hotel and a public park of at least 3,000 sqft while keeping Pottsy Field in its current location.

The Rhode Island Department of Health launched its Better State of Healthy campaign to share public health experts' stories and promote its services.

RIDOH will host an information fair at the State House rotunda on Apr. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection has completed a renovation of its lower-level Vanderbilt Room at its historic downtown property.

The room now features hand-milled wainscoting and reclaimed wood flooring and it can host events from weddings to board meetings.

Fourteen properties closed across Newport County last week as the spring market showed strength from a $4,500,000 sale at 17 Ferolbink Way in Little Compton to smaller sales in Jamestown, Middletown and Portsmouth.

Buyers favored updated homes — meeting fair market value.

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.

Northern Italy to Tuscany Wine Dinner

6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Coast Guard House Restaurant — $— Explore the exquisite food and wine from Northern Italy and Tuscany.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie live in Kingston, RI.

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience the Southern rock evolution led by Duane Betts, the son of legendary guitarist Dickey Betts.

Boss Tenors Quintet Performance

6-9 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Ticketed event — Experience the electric homage to jazz legends Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons with Dan Moretti and Greg Abate.