Good morning, Newport.

Rhode Island State Police and local police from Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Jamestown will enforce DUI laws this Labor Day weekend—using the Providence Police Department’s mobile testing unit to check drivers in Newport County from Friday to Monday.

Rhode Island special assistant attorney general Devon Flanagan was put on unpaid leave for six months after she told a Newport officer 'Buddy, you're gonna regret this' during her Aug.

14 arrest for trespassing outside a restaurant—she has since apologized to the officers. The state attorney general said she did not meet the required standards.

Two Irish music groups will close Newport’s summer concert series on Saturday afternoon at King Park Gazebo with a free performance from 4 to 6 p.m. Turas—a five-member band mixing traditional and modern Irish music—will headline alongside Newport-based Rhode To Dublin, known for adding local flavors to Celtic tunes.

Television personality Jay Leno and Ford CEO Jim Farley will headline the 2025 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Speaker Series on Oct.

3-4 at the historic Casino Theater on the International Tennis Hall of Fame grounds. The seminars will feature automotive leaders and celebrities discussing Ford’s 1960s Total Performance campaign and current motorsports programs.

The White Horse Tavern in Newport opened in 1673 as a converted home and is known as the oldest restaurant in the US where locals enjoy New England cuisine.

The historic tavern — once linked to pirate lore — is a National Historic Landmark that serves dinner starting at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and education commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced a new partnership with Bradley Hospital to support student mental health by training teachers to spot issues—federal grants will fund efforts in up to 27 high-need local education agencies.

Conanicut Yacht Club will host its 98th Annual Around the Island Race this Sunday as nearly 80 boats sail an 18-mile course around Conanicut Island—sailors will pass landmarks like Fort Adams and Beavertail Lighthouse before finishing with cannon fire, a barbecue, and live music on the waterfront.

Blithewold Annual Family Clambake

5-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost varies — Enjoy a traditional Rhode Island clambake while playing lawn games and exploring beautiful gardens.

Luther Dickinson Live

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Ninigret Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of music in a laid-back seaside vibe at this annual community event.

SUGAR Concert at The Rathskeller

8-11 p.m. — The Charlestown Rathskeller — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience Sugar’s vibrant sound on a perfect summer night.

Megan Chenot Live Performance

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Castle Hill Inn — Free entry — Enjoy the versatile voice of Newport's own Megan Chenot as she covers songs from every decade.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a unique live Dueling Pianos show with audience participation and a view of Newport Harbor.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds Live Concert

8:30 PM - 2:30 AM — The Olde Theater Diner — Tickets available — Celebrate 40 years of great music with Steve Smith and a vibrant ten-man band.

NAFI Run 4 The Kidz

10 AM – 2 PM — Vigilant Brewing — Registration details available — Participate in a family-friendly 5k benefiting children’s programs.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 PM – 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a night of comical and nostalgic performances with audience-requested songs at Newport's unique Dueling Pianos show.

Early Morning Sensory Walks

6:30-8:00 a.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost may vary — Experience the tranquil beauty of nature with guided sensory immersion in the morning serenity.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 p.m.-1 a.m. — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a lively night of music with audience-requested performances at Newport's unique Dueling Pianos show.