Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
Good morning, Newport.
New Year’s Day polar plunges will occur, including Newport’s Freezin’ for a Reason at Easton’s Beach — and events at The Lobster Bar, Tiverton, Middletown, Portsmouth and Little Compton.
Participants will jump into cold water to raise funds for families, libraries, scholarships and historic preservation.
A screening of THE TALE OF SILYAN is happening today in Newport, featuring an 80-minute documentary by director Tamara Kotevska that follows farmer Nikola as he heals an injured white stork.
Tickets cost $15 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the film starting at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Alex Cohen Live at Basta
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations encouraged — Enjoy an acoustic mix of classics from the '50s to today, along with original music.
Build a Bat Box
9 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a bat box while learning about their vital role in the ecosystem.
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the folk/rock sounds of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 blending musical narratives and warm harmonies.
Back In Black - Tribute to AC/DC
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to classic AC/DC hits with this electrifying tribute concert.
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