Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
Good morning, Newport.
🏘️ Community
Jacob Andrew Cathers passed away on Dec.
25 after a battle with cancer. Known for coaching sports and supporting community programs in Newport, he will be honored with visiting hours Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home — donations will be directed through his trust.
📰 Real Estate
Newport’s housing market will reset in 2026 with balanced pricing discipline and continued high demand, according to the president of the Newport County Board of Realtors.
Local factors like limited new construction (and strong referrals) mean buyers, sellers, and renters should plan ahead.
🎉 Newport Events
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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.
Musical Salon Series: Romanticism & Musical Poetry
6:30 – 8:15 PM — Rough Point — Small bites and drinks included — Experience the poignant beauty of piano trios from celebrated composers alongside literary readings.
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