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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is launching a film series honoring the late Robert Redford, with eight films scheduled over nearly six months. The series starts on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.—with a screening of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid—and features titles including Out of Africa and Ordinary People. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a joint meeting on October 9, Middletown officials said now is not the time to resume school regionalization talks with Newport due to declining enrollment and state aid cuts. Newport reopened discussions in March after a 2022 referendum failed, but Middletown's School Committee blocked further negotiations and the Town Council discussed next steps on Oct 20 — officials stress the current financial pressures as they weigh future benefits. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocean State, a four-part PBS docuseries on Rhode Island’s marine ecosystems, began filming Friday and focuses on local waters with special attention to Block Island’s biodiversity. It will premiere its first episode in December on PBS Rhode Island and will air seasonally through 2027—highlighting conservation efforts by local groups and researchers. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects from China now seen across Rhode Island that feed on tree sap and reduce crop yields. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management advises residents to squish any they see and not move them to help protect local farms as studies into biological controls continue. The Public's Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Health said M.C.I. Foods, Inc. is recalling over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast burrito and wrap products due to possible Listeria contamination—products made between Sept. 17 and Oct. 14 and shipped nationwide—with no reported illnesses. Consumers are advised to discard any recalled items. ABC6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brad Read—executive director of Sail Newport—won the DF95 National Championship at Sail Newport after racing 14 remote-controlled sailing events from Friday to Sunday, beating his younger brother Ken by three points. The event at Brenton Cove featured sailors from the United States and overseas and ended with a close sibling showdown. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The International Tennis Hall of Fame added eight new board governors for 2026 and appointed three current members to its 24-member Executive Board to guide the nonprofit based in Newport. All new terms begin in January + the announcement aims to bring diverse expertise from business, philanthropy and the tennis industry. What's Up Newp
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — 21+ event — Experience Newport's only Dueling Pianos show with stunning harbor views and interactive performances.
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Dueling Pianos Late Show at Top Of Pelham
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — 21+ event — Experience a lively night with audience-requested music and stunning views of Newport Harbor.
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Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treat
3-7 p.m. — George Hail Library — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy crafts, games, and spooktacular trick-or-treating in costume for little ghosts and goblins.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Ticket reservations recommended — Experience a lively dueling pianos show with audience interaction in a scenic Newport venue.
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Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant Grateful Dead tribute band that brings exciting energy to the stage.
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Cars & Coffee — Trunk or Treat
11 AM – 12 PM — Fort Adams Trust — Entry fee, canned goods donation — Enjoy a festive morning with cars, coffee, and community spirit.
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Willie J Laws with the Ocean Mistics
5-9 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticketed event — Experience a night of modern funky Blues with Willie J Laws and the Ocean Mistics.
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Uncorking the Possibilities: Food, Wine & Beer Tasting
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Savor exquisite wines and beers accompanied by live jazz from the Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio.
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Pivot Point Exhibit Opening Night
5-7 p.m. — CUSP Gallery & Lifestyle — Free entry — Celebrate the inaugural fine art exhibition showcasing the talent of Newport artists and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Dueling Pianos Show at the Top of Pelham
8 PM – 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a lively night of audience-requested songs at the unique Dueling Pianos performance with a stunning harbor view.
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