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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts Around the Fire will host a free networking event on April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant—featuring Victoria Cimino, Discover Newport’s new President and CEO with more than 20 years of experience—and welcomes local artists, writers, and performers. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community groups across Aquidneck Island will host Earth Week from April 19 to April 27 with clean-ups, free workshops, film screenings, work parties and guided hikes (now in its sixth year). Local non-profits, town committees and businesses will organize events to raise environmental awareness and take action for a cleaner community. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 7, TSA will enforce Real ID, so Newport residents planning air travel or entry to federal buildings must visit the DMV with proper paperwork — temporary licenses are not accepted. Officials urge travelers to allow extra time at the airport to complete added screening procedures. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island Department of State announced that the State House will open special Saturday hours (10 a.m. until 1 p.m.) on May 3 for abbreviated tours and an Act of Renunciation display, and they urged Rhode Islanders to show state flags and share pictures on social media by May 4. What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anchor Medical Associates will close its locations in June—forcing over 25,000 patients to find new primary care doctors—with the first shutdown at Warwick Pediatric and Adult Medicine set for April 30 due to a lack of replacement doctors. ABC6
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Newport County’s home market stayed busy from March 31 to April 4 with 19 sales showing a seller’s market in communities like Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown+median listing prices hit $834,900 while sold prices averaged $710,000 as low inventory pushed quick offers. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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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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