Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
Good morning, Newport.
🎭 Culture
Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski will narrate a musical version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Thursday, Dec.
18 at the Morgan Library + on Friday, Dec. 19 at The Breakers in Newport as she readies for filming season four of The Gilded Age on Feb. 23, 2026.
Newport County is hosting holiday events including Wild Solstice at the Jane Pickens Theater on Dec.
21 at 4 p.m. and the Christmas Specialty Market at Tiverton Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum tours and lantern walks add festive cheer.
🏥 Health
Newport Hospital cut the ribbon on Sunday on its new eight-bed adolescent behavioral health unit built for youths ages 12 to 18.
It will begin treating patients in the first quarter of next year to offer short-term stabilization, assessment and care to more than 240 adolescents annually.
🏈 Sports
Rhode Island FC announced its 2026 season schedule on Tuesday; the team will open at home against Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 7 at Centreville Bank Stadium and play 34 games through October.
Single-game tickets for the first five home games are now on sale & available online.
🎉 Newport Events
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Winter Afternoon Tea
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost TBA — Delight in freshly baked scones and a variety of sweet and savory treats with friends.
Coastal Queen's Meet & Greet with Santa Cruise
11 AM - 12 PM — Coastal Queen Cruises — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the magic of Christmas with a festive cruise and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Frank Sinatra Christmas Celebration
1-2:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Enjoy a festive mix of holiday favorites and classic Sinatra hits performed by renowned musicians.
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Party
6:30-8 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a classic film screening and festive fun.
Wednesday Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Test your knowledge while enjoying great drinks and tasty bites with friends.
Alex Cohen Acoustic Performance
7-11 p.m. — Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic renditions suitable for all ages in a festive setting.
Badfish: A Sublime Tribute
9:00–10:30 PM — Ocean Mist — $20 — Experience the energetic tribute to the legendary band Sublime at a local favorite venue.
New Year's Eve Celebration at Gas Lamp Grille
9:30 PM – 1:00 AM — Gas Lamp Grille — Menu pricing varies — Indulge in gourmet entrees while ringing in the New Year in style.
Earl Knightwood Band Performance
7-10 p.m. — Pancho O' Malleys — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively evening of R&B, Soul, Modern Blues, and New Orleans funk with the Earl Knightwood Band.
Herbal Teas Workshop
12-2 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost TBD — Cozy up with hot herbal teas and learn to create your own blends in a beautiful setting.
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