Good morning, Newport.

Karen Pinelli has turned a historic 1850 building on 39 Touro Street into Provence sur Mer, a French-inspired private event space overlooking Washington Square that hosts weddings, dinners, and cultural events.

The venue—once a rectory and later an inn—has been updated with modern touches and is now a lively part of Newport’s business scene.

Rhode Island’s House of Representatives approved a bill to ban assault weapons by a vote of 43 to 28 on Tuesday and it now heads to the Senate for review.

If enacted, the law will ban the manufacture, purchase, sale, transfer and possession of certain semiautomatic firearms—exceptions exist for law enforcement, military personnel and current owners—beginning July 1, 2026.

Newport Police Department is seeking public input for its voluntary accreditation process with the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission, as assessors will visit on June 20 to review department policies and operations; the public may call in comments at (401) 845-5734 between 11 a.m. and noon.

Newport Mental Health’s 100 Women group is planning a Mah Jongg fundraiser to support affordable mental health services on July 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.—the event will be held at Restoration Hall at IYRS with early bird tickets at $175 available until June 15.

Today and Sunday, 44 open houses will be held across Newport County—offering everything from starter condos to luxury estates in towns like Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown.

Buyers have more options to view updated, well-maintained homes after months of low inventory.

Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Concert

5-7 p.m. — Touro Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of delightful music with the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble under the stars.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket prices vary — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour of the iconic island light station.

A Special Evening at Clarke Cooke House

6-9 p.m. — Clarke Cooke House — $275 per person — Savor a wine-paired multi-course dinner while supporting aspiring culinary talent.

HART x Harper & Tucker Charm Bar Pop-Up

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Harper & Tucker — Free entry — Create your own charm jewelry from a vast assortment of designs at this unique pop-up event.

Dinos at Dusk

5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Discounts for members — Explore the zoo during a dinosaur-themed evening with life-size animatronics.

Richie Furay Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket price not listed — Experience the legendary Richie Furay from iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Poco.

Laura Cantrell in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Norman Bird Sanctuary — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell as she showcases her musical journey.

Mind Reading Show with Peter Antoniou

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the astonishing mind reading skills of Peter Antoniou as he dazzles audiences.

LFO Live Concert

5-9 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the iconic sounds of LFO as they perform their classic hits.

Community Creativity Lab

5-8 p.m. — Claiborne Pell Elementary School — Free entry — Share your ideas to enhance Newport's parks and green spaces.