🌱 Patch AM: What changes will Granite Theatre’s new artistic leader bring in 2026?

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In today's newsletter:

• What changes will Granite Theatre’s new artistic leader bring in 2026?
• Prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman books a 2026 night at United Theatre

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in Song Concert and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 20.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Addison Roush named interim artistic director of The Granite Theatre (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly’s Granite Theatre has tapped Austin native Addison Roush as interim artistic director for its 2026 season, succeeding Nicole DiMattei. Roush, already familiar to local audiences from “The Rocky Horror Show,” will officially start in January and is expected to bring a community-focused, high-energy vision to the theater’s future productions.
   

• What to Know About Three Huge Yes 2026 Tours (ultimateclassicrock.com) — Rick Wakeman is bringing his 2026 solo tour to Westerly, with a March 28 show scheduled at the United Theatre. The tour supports his recent work and follows his recovery from brain surgery, and includes multiple East Coast stops before and after the Westerly date.
   

📸 Around Westerly

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly

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Thursday December 11

• Trivia Nights
  Wood River Bar & Grill , 1139 Main Street , Wyoming
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Winter Luminaria
  DPNC
• Santa visits Mystic Aquarium
  Mystic Aquarium
• Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
  Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
  10:00 am
• Christmas in Song Concert
  Watch Hill Chapel , 5 Bluff Ave , Westerly
  5:30 pm
• Town Council Liaison Appointments Subcommittee
  Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
  5:30 pm
• Ocean House Presents Christmas in Song, a Holiday Concert to Benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
  Watch Hill Chapel , 5 Bluff Ave. , Westerly
  5:30 pm
• Intro Stained Glass Event
  Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery , 37 High St , Westerly
  6:00 pm
• Holiday Cinema Under the Stars at Weekapaug Inn
  Weekapaug Inn , 25 Spray Rock Road , Westerly
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Santa visits Mystic Aquarium
  Mystic Aquarium
• Ribbon Cutting
  House Greens , 10 Canal St , Westerly
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Licensing Board
  Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
  9:30 am
• Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
  10:00 am
• Chef Alvarado’s Test Kitchen at S&P Oyster
  S&P Restaurant and Bar
  4:00 pm
• LEGO Afterschool Program
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Westerly Recreation Office 93 Airport Rd Westerly, RI
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Resources for Support
  If the holidays feel heavy for someone you know, having a list of local support options can make reaching out easier. Check out Preventsuicideri.org… (Nextdoor )
• Does anybody have lathe strips like these I can have?
  Or buy? I don’t need a ton. It’s for a craft project. (Nextdoor Wilcox East Westerly)

• Ocean House Collection posted a job opening for Steward in Westerly. Apply here.
• Town Fair Tire posted a job opening for Driver - Store / Wholesale in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Meadow restoration project in Pawaget Park to begin in January (thewesterlysun.com)
• Rep. Spears holds community meeting, December 13 (progressive-charlestown.com)
• South County Habitat for Humanity gets $200K from Bank of America for homebuilding (thewesterlysun.com)

South Kingstown

• RIDOT adding 129 spots to Kingston Station parking lot (wpri.com)

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