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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Heritage Group announced it acquired Crisp Restaurant Group—bringing Providence Coal Fired Pizza and Union Station Brewery into its portfolio while keeping all current staff. Operating partner Dave Bertolini will join to help grow these well-known restaurant brands. WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yagi Noodles will host a cocktail party tomorrow at 20 Long Wharf Mall from 4 to 8 p.m. in Newport—Rejects Beer Co. and Fortune Tattoos will join to offer Asian street food, a new collaboration brew, live punk rock vinyl spins and flash tattooing. Tickets cost $49 per person and include a welcome sake bomb, three small plates and three beer pairings; advance booking is recommended due to limited capacity. What's Up Newp
- ➤ House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma were honored as Preservation Champions on Wednesday evening at Rosecliff Mansion — a key venue for Newport’s historic preservation — by the Preservation Society of Newport County for their support of cultural tourism; both legislators expressed pride in protecting the city’s heritage. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local women-led groups gathered at Redwood Library & Athenaeum in Newport to plan Rhode Island’s 250th anniversary events set for July 4, 2026, with leaders outlining grants, teacher programs, and Liberty Tree plantings across towns—efforts that aim to boost civic pride and local business. This planning meeting brought together state commission members and tourism officials to refine initiatives that will shape the celebration. What's Up Newp
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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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Carols of Birds, Bells, and Peace from Ukraine
6-7 p.m. — Redwood Library and Athenaeum — Free entry — Explore Ukraine’s rich tradition of carols and their historical significance with Professor Marika Kuzma.
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Stephanie Burt-Taylor's Version
6 PM — Charter Books — Free entry — An engaging evening with Harvard professor Stephanie Burt discussing Taylor Swift's artistry and celebrity.
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