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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Congregational Church celebrated its 330th anniversary last Sunday with a Daffodil Dedication in which more than 35 members planted 330 daffodils on the church’s front lawn—an event that also marked the 50th anniversary of its current home at 524 Valley Road. Rev. Dr. Laurene Bowers led the gathering, which brought the community together to honor a long history dating back to 1695. What's Up Newp
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Portsmouth police arrested Nelson Rivera—36—from Chelsea on May 4 at Glen Manor House after a routine check revealed a suspicious car; he admitted to carrying a concealed 9mm handgun while intoxicated and will face arraignment in Newport on May 8 with bail set at $5,000. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Portsmouth Police arrested Nelson Rivera from Chelsea, Mass.—he was charged on May 4th with carrying a pistol while intoxicated and without a permit outside Glen Manor House after an officer found a suspicious car with open alcoholic beverages, ammo, and a concealed handgun, and he is scheduled for re-arraignment on May 8th with bail set at $5,000. ABC6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Classical’s Executive Director Gillian Fox—who led the group since 2021 and added year-round programs—will become President and CEO of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah starting June 9. She will work with the Board to ensure a smooth change and will return on July 5 to celebrate her tenure. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s Broadway Street Fair will kick off its season on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Historic Jane Pickens Theater on 49 Touro Street—featuring Hey Nineteen, a premier Steely Dan tribute band, and highlighting future acts like The 2 x 4’s in October. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport’s historic Belmont Chapel will host its first art exhibition As Above, So Below from June 14 to 22 at Island Cemetery, featuring local artist Juditta Musette’s circular paintings and curated by Curtis Speer’s CUSP Gallery. The opening reception is set for June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.—the restored chapel, built in 1886, recently earned awards for historic preservation. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said Scarborough North and Salty Brine state beaches in Narragansett will open on Saturdays and Sundays starting May 10 through Memorial Day — lifeguards, bathrooms and concessions will be available. Other state beaches, except Roger Wheeler, will open daily on May 24 until Labor Day, and visitors are urged to get parking passes ahead of time. What's Up Newp
SPORTS 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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