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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters will host its second annual Big Breakfast fundraiser tomorrow to honor board member Ted Turnbull—who raised over $50,000 and helped send more than 60 kids to ski lessons—and support local donations that stay in Rhode Island. ABC6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A British tabloid claimed Taylor Swift would marry football player Travis Kelce at The Breakers mansion, but Gary Ruff from the Preservation Society said the venue does not host weddings. Local official Shawn Lacey warned that if Swift opts for a Watch Hill wedding with up to 300 guests, extra security from state agencies—like the FBI and state police—will be needed to handle the event. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Restaurant Week returns November 7-16 and will offer prix-fixe menus at local eateries in nine coastal communities — diners can choose from lunch menus at $20 or $30 and dinner menus at $30, $45, or $60 while restaurant managers must sign up by October 31 to join the event's promotions. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During National School Bus Safety Week, Verra Mobility has outfitted school buses with cameras that catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses—since the program launched in Cumberland in November, 2024, citations have dropped 45% with most first-time violators not reoffending. In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, new and existing buses must install these cameras so funds from citations can be used for safety measures. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ Aquidneck Island Land Trust is accepting student entries for its 11th annual Art and Writing Contest to capture favorite island landscapes via artwork, essays, or poems. Sponsored by Sixteen On Center, the contest is open to Aquidneck Island students in three age groups and offers cash prizes and school grants, with written submissions due by noon Dec. 5 and artwork dropped off at 790 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. What's Up Newp
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 22 Bowen's Wine Bar and Grille will host Italian winemaker Stefano Gagliardo for a five-course wine-pairing dinner on Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Bowen's Wharf in Newport Harbor—dinner will cost $185 per person plus tax and gratuity, and reservations are required. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen properties sold last week in Newport County, including a manufactured home in Portsmouth for $210,000 and a 10-bedroom multi-family home in Newport for $1,800,000—showing that buyers remain active despite low inventory. Sales spanned single-family homes, condos and multi-family buildings in Little Compton, Tiverton and Middletown with days on market ranging from 11 to 193. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday's high school sports games saw teams win in field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball across Rhode Island, with Cumberland winning 9 to 0 in Division I field hockey, South Kingstown winning 1 to 0, and Lincoln winning 3 to 0 in boys soccer. Coaches must send final scores by 10 p.m.—Wednesday's schedule features more matchups that will decide playoff advances. The Newport Daily News
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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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