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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, local partners installed a new roof at the home of Jimmy and Barbara Winters, founders of the Housing Hotline, to honor their 45+ years of service to Newport. Middletown-based A1 Roofing & Construction led the project with support from the Newport County Board of Realtors Charities Committee. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Vanderbilt Roof Deck opens at 41 Mary St. in downtown Newport, offering a seasonal menu, handcrafted cocktails and wraparound views of Newport Harbor and the Claiborne Pell Bridge. It will operate Fridays-Sundays from 4-9 p.m. weather permitting. What's Up Newp
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bike Newport said its Traffic Garden trailer was vandalized with dozens of dents on May 1 and asked anyone with tips to contact the group — which teaches hundreds of children to ride bicycles each year. WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Recycle artist Thomas Dambo built five wooden trolls at four spots in Rhode Island. The installations (made from recycled materials) invite locals to explore creative art in the community. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Bravo released a midseason preview for Real Housewives of Rhode Island, showing rising feuds and unexpected twists among the cast. The show will air Sundays at 9 p.m. on Bravo and stream the next day on Peacock. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 12,000 neighbors completed free home energy assessments in 2025, which helped them spot needed home upgrades such as air sealing and insulation. The program installed tools like low-flow showerheads to lower bills and boost energy efficiency. Newport This Week
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants on Aquidneck Island will offer special Mother's Day menus on Sunday, May 3 with creative cocktails + hearty meals; locals are urged to book reservations early for a memorable dining experience at well-loved spots. The Newport Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dueling Pianos Friday - Early Show
7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check with the venue for ticket prices — Experience a night of audience-requested tunes and beautiful harbor views with live dueling pianos.
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Morning Coffee Networking
8-9 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Providence Airport Warwick — Free entry — Enjoy fresh coffee and cookies while connecting with local professionals.
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bowen's Wharf — Enjoy the waterfront — Taste oysters and sip champagne at this culinary celebration.
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Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Materials not included — Explore the basics of watercolor painting in this engaging six-class series.
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Killer Night Out - An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner
7-9 p.m. — Belle's — Ticketed event — Solve a murder before dessert in an engaging, interactive dinner experience.
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2026 CCBA Annual Meeting & Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Newport Harbor Island Resort — Registration required — Attend for professional development and networking opportunities with CCBA members.
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