Good morning, Newport.

Newport Polo Foundation will host its 25th annual Great Gatsby-themed gala at Rosecliff Mansion on Bellevue Avenue Friday, Jul.

31. Proceeds will benefit youth charities — World Pediatrics, Boys and Girls Clubs, TeamFAME, Newport Historical Society, and FabNewport — as part of a polo weekend.

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode cosmetics popup remains open at Bowen’s Wharf today, featuring a four-day event with the 2026 Summer Collection and lobster rolls.

Newport locals receive wristbands (to manage capacity) while the tour’s next stop is set for Dallas on June 25.

The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County named the Princess June Band the winner of the 2026 LeRoy White (Soul & Conscience Award) for their mystic folk sound.

The band will be celebrated at the Raise Up the Arts event on Wednesday, June 24 at Easton’s Pavilion in Middletown.

Newport Classical Music Festival will host a piano series with four concerts in July at venues like The Breakers, Castle Hill Inn, and Emmanuel Church (tickets are available online).

Tchaikovsky Competition prizewinner Dmitry Shishkin will open the series July 3, and Grammy winner Michelle Cann debuts July 7.

A new Kids Count report shows that the child population in Newport County is falling faster than the state average while local students score better on reading and math tests.

The report covers population trends from 1990 through 2020 and education data from 2021 to 2025.

Rogers High School held its graduation ceremony on June 11 where the Class of 2026 received their diplomas at the school; family, friends, and school officials celebrated the milestone as the event marked the end of their high school careers.

On June 12, Newport Mental Health’s RIO team served over 85 breakfast guests at the MLK Community Center by offering mental health support & crisis intervention.

The team builds trust through community partnerships and warm handoffs to treatment while facing funding challenges.

Rhode Island reported a 50% drop in overdose deaths since 2022, with 219 deaths in 2025 (the lowest since before 2013).

State officials emphasized that reductions were seen across all groups, while opioids and prescription drugs remained key factors in most cases.

20 Mumford Avenue is a reimagined cottage now offering two bedrooms, two baths, and a finished flex space.

Listed for $850,000, the home in a friendly off-Broadway neighborhood holds open houses (Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30).

The Newport Gulls hosted Little League Night at Cardines Field on Friday, June 12.

Little Leaguers received free admission and were invited to wear team jerseys — with gates opening at 5 p.m. and first pitch at 6:35 p.m., presented by A1 Roofing and Construction.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: On Bleecker Street

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Cost info not provided — Feel groovy with amazing harmonies at this tribute to Simon & Garfunkel.

Dueling Pianos Saturday - Early Show

7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check for availability — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with audience-requested songs and stunning harbor views.

URI Boarding Camp (MMA & Surf)

All day — Boss Ice Arena — Check website for prices — Experience two weeks of hands-on training in MMA and surf activities.

Summer Sailing Camp Session 1

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM — Herreshoff Marine Museum — Visit herreshoff.org/sailing/ for details — Dive into sailing with hands-on learning and maritime history in Bristol Harbor.

FREE Inclusion Art Class

Create and carry home your own art in just one session — — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Free entry — Craft a masterpiece and show it off that night.

Weekend Comedy by Sam Bobrick at Newport Playhouse

Performances June 24 - July 19 — Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lighthearted comedy featuring couples navigating life's surprises.

Newport Yacht Rendezvous 2026

5-10 p.m. — Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard — Proceeds benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs — Experience an extraordinary evening with a Super Yacht Hop, dinner, and dancing.

A Wilhelm Scream Concert

5-10 p.m. — What Cheer Tavern — 21+ only — Enjoy an evening with A Wilhelm Scream and special guests Riverbed on the patio.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse during select summer mornings.

Fireworks Sail on Schooner Aurora

8-10 p.m. — Schooner Aurora — $105 per person — Experience a spectacular fireworks show while sailing on the historic Schooner Aurora in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.