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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A military car show and family day celebrating 250 years of Army life will take place on May 18th at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club in Middletown with military vehicle tours, reenactments, a classic cookout, and games plus activities for all ages. Proceeds will benefit local groups including Newport County YMCA Summer Camp, Middletown Rotary, Newport Artillery Company, and RI Military Vehicles Collectors Club. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rebecca Bertrand, the Executive Director (Newport Historical Society) joined Bill Bartholomew to discuss Newport 275 programming. Newport This Week
- ➤ Rebecca Bertrand, executive director of the Newport Historical Society, joined Bill Bartholomew to discuss Newport 250 programming—she outlined key plans for the celebration. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Newport Historical Society announced today that the new exhibition, Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On?, will open on May 15 at the Richard I. Burnham Resource Center and is free to the public as part of a two-year celebration of American independence. Curated by historian Donald Johnson, the exhibit lets visitors choose a side while exploring interactive displays including a 17th century printing press — a key piece of colonial Newport history. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 2,000 children in public schools were identified as homeless in the 2023-24 school year, marking a 35 percent rise from two years ago—according to the Kids’ Count Factbook. The report warned that federal cutbacks to programs like SNAP could worsen the challenges these families face. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Newport County High School Team of the Week poll is open until Friday night to let fans vote on local teams after Tiverton softball earned 36% of the votes last week—coaches have shared game details from nominees including teams in lacrosse and baseball. The Newport Daily News
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Sweet Treats for Mom: Charcuterie Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check event page for cost — Create an edible masterpiece to take home with expert pairing and design tips.
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Crafting for Critters Spring Bazaar
All day — Airport Professional Park — Free entry — Explore an array of handcrafted items just in time for Mother's Day while supporting local artisans for a good cause.
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Mother's Day Tea
11 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check ticket prices — Celebrate Mother's Day with an exquisite afternoon of tea and treats in a picturesque setting.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop with Steve Emma
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission fee required — Learn the art of spoon carving using native hardwoods in a hands-on workshop.
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Megan Chenot Live Performance
4-7 p.m. — Gooseneck Vineyards — Free entry — Experience a versatile Newport-based singer-guitarist with a repertoire spanning decades of music.
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The Uncle Louie Variety Show
8-11 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the premier old school comedy experience.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Experience a unique night of live music where entertainers take audience requests on grand pianos above Newport Harbor.
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Women’s Bird Walk at Miantonomi Park
8-10 a.m. — Miantonomi Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of spring songbird migration with fellow women birders in a picturesque park setting.
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DuMOL Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's
5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's — $175 per person — Savor an exquisite four-course meal expertly paired with acclaimed wines from DuMOL.
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
4-8 p.m. & 11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday with live music, wine tastings, and food bites under the sunshine.
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