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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Island Interact Teen Club with support from Middletown Rotary Club launched today its annual Winter Coat Drive to help local families stay warm by collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves and scarves — donations collected at sites like Wickford Appliance, Eye Care of Rhode Island, Bank Newport, Newport County YMCA, KVH Industries and Middletown High School will benefit partners including Island Oasis Food Pantry, Newport County Mental Health Crisis Team, Oceanpointe and Lucy’s Hearth. Newport This Week
- ➤ Food pantries across the region are bracing for a potential SNAP shutdown today—after recent government cuts led to reduced food supplies. Newport’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and other local centers are reporting a surge in demand as many fear they will not be able to feed their families. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Taste of Newport returns Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa (hosted by Child and Family) where top restaurants and chefs will offer samples and fine wines to raise funds for families facing food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Free metered parking is available downtown starting today and will last until the end of April in Newport—certain spots have a three-hour limit until 6 p.m. each day while nearby public lots remain paid. WJAR NBC 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football ended Friday when undefeated Portsmouth—facing Bishop Hendricken in a Division I matchup—played a key Week 8 game with playoff implications. Game highlights have been posted for local fans to review. WJAR NBC 10
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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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Megan Chenot Concert
5-9 p.m. — Gooseneck Vineyards — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse mix of musical styles from Newport's talented singer-guitarist.
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Live
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Ocean Mist — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of soulful tunes from a band that captures the essence of Dave Matthews Band.
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Holiday Mini Sessions Photography
10:00 – 10:30 AM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Details on pricing not specified — Capture your holiday memories with professional photography in a beautiful setting.
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