Good morning, Newport.

Newport Little League will host its 2025 Annual Fundraiser at O'Brien's Pub on May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a $20 admission that includes a drink, light appetizers, a silent auction, and raffles (proceeds support field repairs, equipment upgrades and scholarships) (21+ event).

Pope Francis appointed Bruce Lewandowski as the tenth Bishop of Providence on Tuesday — he served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore before his appointment.

The Diocese held a press conference Tuesday morning to introduce him to the community.

Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Bruce Alan Lewandowski as the 10th Bishop of Providence on Tuesday morning; the 57-year-old former auxiliary bishop from Baltimore will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m.—he will lead Holy Mass at noon in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

The Rhode Island House Committee on Corporations will soon hear a controversial bill to regulate kratom—an Indonesian plant some say can treat anxiety and opioid addiction—while a Senate committee is set to review a bill that would bar checking a patient’s immigration status.

No vote is scheduled on either measure as lawmakers consider the proposals after a similar bill was vetoed last year.

Rhode Island residents must upgrade to a Real ID if they plan to fly soon—only 58% of licenses were compliant as of April 1.

Travelers should book an in-person appointment at a DMV office or AAA branch with the required documents, as new IDs will be mailed in two weeks and the rule takes effect May 7.

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield was fired over the weekend.

She had served as the first woman president of the Naval War College in Newport from 2019 to 2023 and was the U.S. representative to NATO’s Military Committee—her promotion had been delayed amid protest over Pentagon policy.

Tarzan Brown, a Narragansett athlete from Rhode Island, won the Boston Marathon in 1936 and 1939 and raced past Johnny Kelley on a steep hill later known as Heartbreak Hill.

He faced discrimination while working as a stonemason and shellfisherman and once sold his trophies to support his family.

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.

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.

Paint & Plant

4-5 p.m. — Newport Reading Room — Registration required — Children ages 5-12 can paint a pot and plant their favorite herb.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.