Good morning, Newport.

Newport County has many events planned: Senator Jack Reed will hold a community conversation in Jamestown on April 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss government cuts, Newport will open a new boat mooring field in the harbor this summer with a lottery in May, and a driver's education class will run at the Jamestown Fire Station from May 5 to June 16. House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame on March 28, and free Stop the Bleed training is offered in Portsmouth on April 23—additionally, Newport Contemporary Ballet has launched interview videos and Arts Around the Fire will host a Discover Newport CEO event on April 23.

The City of Newport opened a new playground at King Park on higher ground to keep it safe from high tides so children can play freely.

The Public Services team will add a bike rack and improve the landscaping in the next few days.

The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center will mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws over Memorial Day weekend with three screenings on May 23rd at 7:30 p.m., May 25th at 7 p.m., and May 26th at 4:30 p.m.—each showing will offer live music, beer and wine tastings, and a shark touch-tank while tickets cost between $13 and $20 with member discounts available. Attendees will also be entered into a raffle for a Narragansett x Jaws prize pack and VIP summer experiences.

Acclaimed artists Megan and Murray McMillan will debut their immersive video installation—This Collapsed and Expanding Breath—at Jamestown Arts Center on April 25.

The exhibit shows sculptural elements and video exploring celestial mechanics and family ties and will run free until June 14.

The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a free forum called Iconic Trees of Newport II at Rosecliff on May 8th at 6 p.m. to discuss beech leaf disease and other threats to the urban forest—registration is required and local experts from several organizations will share treatment strategies and management ideas.

Newport City Council approved a revised sales agreement that will let BCM Realty turn the former Coggeshall School building into 32 apartments after 12 years of negotiations.

The deal requires lease terms of at least 12 months and limits 40% of the units to workforce housing rents for ten years—steps meant to offer middle-income housing for local residents.

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.

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.

Return of the Dinosaurs

8-9 a.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Special sensory-friendly event — Experience the wonders of dinosaurs before the regular public opening.