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About Town is Newport Patch's column that looks at the lighter side of the local news. If you're talking about it, we're writing about it. If you have a tip, send it to jnbsullivan@gmail.com.While most Portsmouth restaurants are open New Year's Eve, you may want to venture out-of-town to Middletown or Newport this holiday. Here's what's being offered elsewhere this evening on Aquidneck Island with costs spanning a range of budgets: The Atlantic Beach Club, Middletown: Ring in the New Year in the Lounge at the Atlantic Beach Club with dancing to the music of the Mac Chrupcala Dance Band, led by Portsmouth resident Malcolm "Mac" Chrupcala. Party hats and noisemakers will be provided and two seatings are being offered at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made…
There are so many ways to ring in the Yule Tide season this weekend on Aquidneck Island--so many, in fact, that there are too many to list! Feel free to add other events to this list in the comments section below the article. From learning about Christmas' past to shopping for a cause, here is a run down of just some of things happening around town this weekend: Critter Glitter: The Potter League's Critter Glitter sale featuring a wide selection of sample jewelry by Sequin at prices discounted by 30 to 70-percent will kick off with a Preview Party on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $25. …
This month, locals have been buzzing about two major motion films linked to the Ocean State: "Conviction," starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell, and "Buried," starring Ryan Reynolds. "Conviction" (R, 107 min.), which opened nationwide on Oct. 15, is the true story about Betty Anne Waters (Swank), a Bristol resident and 1998 graduate of Roger Williams University's School of Law, who studied law in order to free her brother Kenny (Rockwell), who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1983. After her brother spent 18 years in jail, Betty Anne, with help from her friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), …
It's time to get your pumpkins, costumes and candy ready because Halloween celebrations kick off with a bang this week in Newport. Carve some time out of your schedule for these fun, creepy gatherings: Saturday, Oct. 16 5-8 p.m. The Haunted Trail: Haunted trail features witches, clowns, hayrides. Arts and crafts, bouncies, concessions and entertainment by The Toe Jam Puppet Band. Sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Open to the public on Sat., Oct. 16, featuring magician Tommy James and Oct. 22 and 23. Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Road (Defense Highway), Middletown. (401) 841-…
