5 Things: Really Hot, Shady Lea & Wickford Art Festival

1.  Temperatures are going to jump into the 90s today. The state has issued an air quality alert for today, and we all know what that means – free RIPTA! .

2.  Head down to today for the . From noon to 4 p.m., walk through the former mill and check out the artists and artisans now taking up shop in the building. Can't make it today? The open studio will be happening every Wednesday.

3.  It's the 50th anniversary for the Wickford Art Festival. Learn about the at the tonight at 6:30 p.m.

4.  Looking to pick up a new hobby this summer? Why not blog? NK Patch is always looking for locals to share their ideas, opinions, stories, recipes...pretty much just about anything! .

5.  Today: mostly sunny with highs near 93. Tonight: clear with lows around 74. Tomorrow: sunny with highs near 95.