Looking for something to do today? Writer David Macaulay is speaking at Newport Hospital at 4pm, and space is limited but some tickets are available at Island Books. Tomorrow, author Jumpa Lahiri will be at the Jane Pickens in Newport with a film about the making of the book "State by State." Tickets are $5 at the door or available at Island Books.

More info on the Island Books web site.

And this is a busy season for things like tree lighting and the like, so you'll want to check out the calendar at OnAquidneck.com. That's how I keep up with stuff.

Disclaimer: To the extent that I do keep up with stuff. Sigh. This has been a crazy week at work and I know I haven't posted a whole lot.