Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Newport.
💼 Business
A new series spotlights women entrepreneurs who are changing adventure in Rhode Island.
Mary Joy Lu’s Rail Explorers RI offers pedal-powered railbike tours along a historic track — while Deanna Lopes’ Newport-based Paradigm Escape Rooms, now two years old — plans an outdoor mystery adventure.
🎭 Culture
Newport Classical Music Festival will run from July 4-22 with 29 concerts and over 100 artists performing at iconic local venues such as The Breakers, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, and Norman Bird Sanctuary—opening with a free patriotic concert and fireworks at King Park on July 4.
Additional concerts feature renowned acts including Sara Davis Buechner and the Attacca Quartet, promising an innovative summer of music.
Newport County started summer on Saturday with the Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church and free museum admissions for locals, while the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff stays open today and free entry to 19 attractions runs through June 23.
Music fans enjoyed folk singer Suzanne Vega’s show on Saturday—other events like community walks and live comedy carry on this weekend.
🌲 Environment
On Saturday, RIDEM issued an air quality alert for Washington and Newport Counties due to elevated ground-level ozone.
Air quality was worst on the immediate coastline in the late afternoon — the unhealthy ozone levels may cause throat irritation, cough, and shortness of breath, so residents were advised to reduce heavy outdoor activity.
🏛️ Government
Rhode Island lawmakers approved a bill on Friday that bans the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles—often called assault weapons—while the law does not prohibit possession.
Gov. Dan McKee said he plans to sign the bill, which will also block residents from buying these guns from other states under federal law.
🎉 Newport Events
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Community Creativity Lab
5-8 p.m. — Claiborne Pell Elementary School — Free entry — Share your ideas to enhance Newport's parks and green spaces.
Lighthouse Tour Experience
9:30-11 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Tours available — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and discover its fascinating maritime history.
June 2025 Newport Secret Garden Tour
2-8 p.m. — Storer Park, Newport, RI — Ticket required — Experience a self-guided exploration of charming private gardens in historic Newport.
Official Manchester City Soccer Camp
9 AM-2 PM — Wide World of Indoor Sports — Registration required — Train with qualified Manchester City coaches and enhance your soccer skills.
Lighthouse Tour
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Check for entry fees — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour.
Megan Chenot Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Narragansett Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse musical mix from Newport's talented singer-guitarist Megan Chenot.
Newport Classical Music Festival 2025
8-10 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening featuring the Fenway Brass Quintet & Percussion in a relaxed open-air setting as you kick off your Fourth of July celebrations.
Joe Samba Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Ocean Mist — Free entry — Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of live Samba music in a beautiful beachside setting.
Island Time Steel Band Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Reservations required — Enjoy a lively brunch with rhythmic steel drum sounds by the Island Time Steel Band Trio.
Pete Greco Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Narragansett Town Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Buffalo-born singer-songwriter Pete Greco.
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