Good morning, Newport.

Nathan Musto, co-owner of the Middle of Nowhere Diner in Exeter, died from injuries after a motorcycle crash in Griswold, Connecticut earlier this month; his partner Erica Tefft, now recovering from serious injuries, remembered him for his kindness and devotion to family.

Nitro Bar announced a new location will open at 134 Ives St. on Providence’s East Side — the business is growing after starting as a humble coffee cart and already operates two outlets in Newport.

Newport Art Museum is showing the documentary Dance for All People: A Movement and Medicine Duet on Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at its Ilgenfritz Gallery, 76 Bellevue Ave; the free event will include a panel discussion on how movement supports medical education.

Salve Regina University launched the Scholars Network program in fall 2025 to lower nursing education costs and address local clinical staffing shortages.

Six students have accepted positions at local healthcare facilities with over $240K in loan repayment offers and will begin three-year commitments after passing board licensure.

Carpipanato Group plans to tear down the old Grand and build a $100 million mixed-use development in the North End.

The project, which will include hotels, apartments, retail, and office space (approved after the Pell Bridge ramp realignment in 2024), will begin once final approvals are received.

On Monday, a custom home at Gibbs Ave and Old Beach Road sold for $5.7 million, ranking as Newport’s third-highest residential sale this year with five bedrooms + en-suite baths, water views and close proximity to Easton’s Beach and the Cliff Walk.

Newport County saw 17 homes change hands between April 13 and April 17 as the median list price reached a record high of $1,100,000 due to strong buyer demand and nearly doubled new listings from February.

Sellers remain in a favorable market while buyers face a tighter price range.

Local sports columnist Eric Rueb proposed a plan to fix the boys lacrosse season after Division IV lost teams.

His suggestion eliminates Division IV playoffs and creates a new three-division postseason using RPI points for fair seeding, aiming to boost competition in Rhode Island high school lacrosse.

Pollinator House Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a pollinator house and learn about the importance of pollination for trees on Arbor Day.

Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day

10 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arboretum with family-friendly nature crafts and scavenger hunts.

The British Invasion Years Live Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience a lively tribute to the 1960s musical revolution featuring classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Northern Italy to Tuscany Wine Dinner

6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Coast Guard House Restaurant — $— Explore the exquisite food and wine from Northern Italy and Tuscany.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie live in Kingston, RI.

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience the Southern rock evolution led by Duane Betts, the son of legendary guitarist Dickey Betts.

Boss Tenors Quintet Performance

6-9 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Ticketed event — Experience the electric homage to jazz legends Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons with Dan Moretti and Greg Abate.

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost not specified — Craft your own wooden spoon with expert guidance from Steve Emma using native hardwoods.

Comedy Night featuring Tyler Hittner

8-10 p.m. — Galactic Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with Tyler Hittner at a highly-rated venue.

Paul Gilbert & Greg Koch Concert

4-6 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar mastery and celebrate the release of Paul Gilbert's new album WROC.