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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Film & TV Office announced that filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and author Nicholas Sparks will team up on a supernatural romantic thriller that will be filmed this summer in the Ocean State — the film will star Jake Gyllenhaal and is based on a story both creators developed independently. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport is set to welcome nearly 100 guests from Kinsale, Ireland on April 12 in a symbolic 'wee' parade and twinning ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. from city hall to Colony House—local groups including the Newport AOH Pipe and Drum band and Clann Lir dancers will join the event, which will be livestreamed via the city webpage. Newport This Week
- ➤ Born on April 10th, 1794, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry became a key naval leader from Rhode Island known as the Father of the Steam Navy. He led missions that opened Japanese ports and is remembered for his local burial at Island Cemetery and his commemorative statue in Touro Park—marking his lasting impact on naval history. What's Up Newp
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ M. Night Shyamalan will film a supernatural romantic thriller in Rhode Island this summer—starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor while he writes the screenplay and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks writes a matching novel—and the State Properties Committee will vote Tuesday on using the Cranston Street Armory for filming, a move expected to boost the local economy and create jobs. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 9, Newport City Council approved a $1 million deal to purchase the former Coggeshall School property and redevelop it into 32 housing units with capped rents on some apartments — the council also passed updates to the resident parking permit program and approved several resolutions, licenses, and appointments. Newport This Week
- ➤ At its Wednesday night meeting, Newport City Council rejected a $1 million deal for the Coggeshall School property—where the plan was to create 26 apartments, including 11 for workforce housing—and raised parking fines to help ease congestion. The council also backed the Rhode Island Bike Plan and a resolution to upgrade Newport to a Bicycle Friendly Community by the June 25 deadline. What's Up Newp
- ➤ City Manager Colin Kennedy submitted his proposed annual budget that shows property tax rates will rise while the levy remains within the 4 percent state cap; his plan addresses nearly $7 million in deferred projects and includes public workshops with a final vote set for May—officials stress that a smaller increase would lead to more deferred work. The budget proposal also calls for a 7 percent boost to the general fund and the creation of four new city positions. Newport This Week
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This spring, five pick-your-own flower farms in Rhode Island give visitors a chance to create bouquets from daffodils, tulips, or peonies. Some farms need pre-purchased tickets while others ask visitors to bring scissors — events run from mid-April to early June. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Newport's Irish Musicians Exhibit
12 noon - 4 p.m. — The Museum of Newport Irish History — Free entry — Explore the rich musical heritage of Newport's Irish community in this engaging mobile exhibit.
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