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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pivotal Brewing Company is expanding to Newport with a soft launch for the Easter weekend—its new taproom at 140 Broadway in the former Salvation Cafe space opened its main bar Friday at 5 p.m. and runs today from 12 to 10 p.m. with Easter Sunday hours from 12 to 7 p.m., while it will fully open the indoor space next week and debut its patio early May as Newport Chowder Company manages kitchen operations. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the IYRS Maritime Library announced that it restored and digitized a rare color film of the catamaran Amaryllis II filmed off Bristol in September 1933. The film and related research can be viewed online or at the library located at 449 Thames Street—Newport. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County is now accepting applications for a $2,000 Tinney Family Arts Scholarship for Newport high school seniors who plan to study the arts—applications are due by May 9. The group is also taking nominations for the $5,000 LeRoy White Soul and Conscience Award for a musician who connects the community—nominations close on May 16. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norman Bird Sanctuary will host a Spring Migration Celebration on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.—the event will offer guided bird walks, seasonal refreshments, and a special Hawk Talk. Visitors can enjoy live music and craft activities while supporting the sanctuary’s conservation efforts—advance registration and ticket purchase are required. What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anchor Medical is closing, leaving 25,000 Rhode Island residents without their regular doctor and forcing many to travel to local practices—this shift will make local doctors work harder with longer waits and higher costs. Patients may use urgent care or hospital emergency rooms if they cannot quickly find a new primary care provider. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Twenty open houses are scheduled for April 20 across Newport County, giving buyers a chance to view a variety of properties. Listings include a $3,195,000 home at Prospect Hill in Newport—one of the highest-priced options—and a budget-friendly condominium in Portsmouth. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Residential Stormwater Mitigation Info Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Quinta Gamelin Community Center — Free entry — Learn about stormwater management strategies for residential properties in Eastern Rhode Island.
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Ballroom Dancing with Fred Zalini
6:30-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost info not provided — Learn to swing and sway during this fun dance class with Fred Zilian.
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The Mallett Brothers Band Live
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of rock and Americana from the Mallett Brothers Band in a lively beachside venue.
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