Good morning, Newport.

The Jane Pickens Theater is launching a four-event Sounds of Folk Series, starting Tuesday, July 21 with a Bob Dylan tribute and continuing through July with films and live sets including Beth Barron on Sunday, July 26 and a closing event on Thursday, July 30 in Newport.

Rhode Island composers can apply for one of three $30,000 fellowships offered by the Rhode Island Foundation’s Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund — applications are due Aug.

10. Eligible applicants must have lived in the state for 12 months and may use the funds to advance their musical work.

Gov. Dan McKee signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act on Monday, requiring warehouses to provide written productivity quotas and not set quotas that hinder meal or restroom breaks.

The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027 to protect workers and support fair business practices.

The Rhode Island Blood Center declared a blood emergency as supplies have dropped below a two-day level amid rising summer hospital demand.

The center urges eligible donors (especially type O) to help despite longer waits from a new digital registration system.

On Sunday, Jacob Fearnley saved six match points to win the men’s singles title at the Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open on Bellevue Avenue.

He beat Australia's fourth seed Adam Walton in a 2.5-hour match (the most saved match points in an ATP Challenger final since 2022).

The Earl Knightwood Band at The Towers

7-10 p.m. — The Towers — $20 Tickets available at the door — Experience the rhythmic fusion of R&B, Funk, and Soul with The Earl Knightwood Band.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Morning Tours

9-11:30 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket required — Explore a beautifully restored historical lighthouse and its scenic surroundings.

Newport Jazz Age Weekend

All weekend — Founders Hall — Check website for costs — Experience the vibrant spirit of the Jazz Age with music, dance, and more.

NIMFEST 2026

5-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience lively performances at the Newport Independent Music Festival in a beautiful park setting.

Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost details not provided — Discover the history of a restored local lighthouse during a scenic sunset tour.

Rolling Thunder Revue Live Tribute Concert

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket price not specified — Experience a dynamic tribute concert featuring New England Music Award winner Avi, noted for his comparisons to Hozier and Bob Dylan.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Entry fee required — Experience a historical lighthouse tour on a beautifully restored local landmark.

Bob Perlow's Tales from Hollywood

7 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a hilarious journey through the backstage of showbiz with Bob Perlow.

Jukebox Radio at Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille

6-10 p.m. — Chelo's Waterfront Bar and Grille — Check for cover charge — Enjoy live music from East Coast's fastest growing cover band with a mix of timeless classics and today's hits.

Travis Hyll Live Concert

5:00 – 11:59 PM — Stevie D's Riverside Tavern — Cost info not specified — Enjoy live country music from renowned Southern-born artist Travis Hyll.