Blackstone River Theatre presents Brazilian music trio
Blackstone River Theatre will present an outside concert of Brazilian music featuring Choro das 3 on Sunday, June 25, 4-5 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Admission is $15. The concert kicks off the “Take It Outside Concert Series” which will be held in back of Blackstone River Theatre; chairs are provided. For reservations call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272. Tickets are also available at the gate.
Choro das 3 is a family-based trio formed by sisters Corina (flute), Lia (7 string guitar) and Elisa (mandolin, clarinet, banjo, accordion) in 2002. Eduardo, the father of the three sisters, tragically lost his life to Covid early in the pandemic, before vaccines were available in Brazil. Eduardo was the band’s percussionist from its founding. The sisters resolved to continue as Choro das 3 and they now play every song in their father’s memory.
The music the trio plays is Brazilian instrumental music called Choro which is a form of jazz native feel with New Orleans
jaz1z6o1r bluegrass. Choro das 3’s mission is to revive
Fresco Italiano: A Night of the Arts returns to the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center (the Center), in collaboration with the Northern Rhode Island Council of the Arts (NRICA), on Saturday, June 24th at 5:00 pm. Fresco Italiano was an event originally conceived as a celebration of the artistic achievements of Guido Nincheri, the Italian artist who executed the magnificent fresco paintings on the ceiling of the Center, while also promoting local artists. This year, through a special collaboration with the NRICA, the event is expanding to include local high school students. Both the Center and the NRICA believe that exposing our youth to the arts will assist both organizations in achieving their missions and to one day become members, volunteers or take an active role in the arts of our local communities. The Center and the NRICA has invited students from Woonsocket (WHS) and the Choro tradition in Brazil, where they join several other young people in rediscovering this music, hoping to spread Choro around the world. They have released 11 albums and have been touring in North America, Europe and Brazil for the past 21 years.
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Cumberland (CHS) High Schools to showcase their talents and to compete in an art contest sponsored by both arts organizations. Teachers from both communities will also share their own works of art. Participating teachers include Jason Robert LeClair, Jessica Rock, Lauren Scotto and Cynthia Walsh from CHS and Jamie Beaudry, Tina Clarke and Ashley Coutu from WHS. The Center and NRICA commends the teachers from both communities for creating an opportunity for both the school and the students to share their programs and talents. Each year, the NRICA awards the Jack Lawhead Scholarship for the Arts which will be presented to Emily Jalette at this year’s Fresco Italiano. She is a graduating senior from the Beacon Charter High School for the Arts and will pursue a degree in the arts at Endicott College. Jack Lawhead was a founding member of the NRICA and visionary behind the Beacon Charter School. “To upgrade community
life by means of the arts” is the vision statement of the NRICA which is dedicated to promoting arts in the community by investing in the education of young local artists. For more about the NRICA visit www.nrica.org. The evening is topped off by a delicious buffet of assorted Italian dishes cooked up by the Center which may include Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Marsala, Meatballs, Sausage, Peppers & Onions, Shells with Marinara Sauce, Fusilli Alfredo, Italian Green Beans, Venus De Milo Soup, Italian Wedding Soup, Salad, Bread & Butter, and Dessert. (Menu subject to change). This special event will be held at the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket. Tickets are available for $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets available at: Bileau’s Flowers (665 Diamond Hill Rd), Creative Impressions (188 Railroad St, Manville), The Honey Shop (1300 Park Ave), Timeless Antiques: (91 Main St), Vose True Value Hardware (849 Cumberland St) or call 401-356-0713. www.stannartsandculturalcenter.org
Woonsocket Independence Day Celebration will be held Sunday July 2nd at WWII Veterans Memorial Park. The live Music and Food Trucks will start at 4pm. Fireworks display will set off at 9pm.
The public is welcomed to explore the rich industrial, labor and mercantile history of Woonsocket in a series of three distinct walking tours. Local historian Bob Bellerose will lead each tour starting at 6:00 pm and lasting approximately 90 minutes, beginning in front of the Museum of Work & Culture at 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket. Thursday, June 22: Bob will delve into Main Street as the mercantile center of this industrial city, focusing on the 1950’s. Come and find out where your parents or grandparents went when they “did their stores,” and what kind of shops they went to, along with the prices they paid. The program should last 1 1/2 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes. Please contact Irene Blais at 595-3062 with questions.
Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England (W1AQ) Field Day, 24 – 25 June 2023 Marconi Gardens, Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket. Members of the Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England (ARASNE) with call sign W1AQ will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise during 24-25 June In the Marconi Gardens section of Slater Park, Pawtucket RI.
Downtown North Attleboro is getting ready for the 3rd season of the weekly Farmer’s Market which will take place each Wednesday from 5 – 8 PM beginning on June 7th. The market will feature farm fresh vegetables, flowers, baked goods, honey as well as handcrafted items from local artisans. A variety of food trucks and favorite tunes from Bob K the DJ will be featured every week. The weekly market will run through mid-September in Veterans Park located at 43 South Washington Street.
The 7th Annual Richard F Dube Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held on Monday July 24th 2023 at 9:00 AM with an 8:30 AM check-in at the Blackstone National Golf Club [Sutton MA]. Lunch—Smokehouse (Pulled Pork and BBQ Beef Brisket plus sides) in the tent following play The cost is $130 per player which includes a cart which is due by July 5th. If you pay by June 28th, you will be eligible for the Blackstone Card Partial Membership Drawing. There will also be several raffles following play. Please email Mark Dube at mdube100@yahoo.com if interested. We also have Tee Box Sponsorship for $100 if anyone is interested. All donations and Sponsorships are Tax Deductible.
Riverzedge Arts’ 2nd Annual Summer Block Party! Enjoy FREE food, music, games, activities, face painting, and the chance to print your very own t-shirt! Saturday, July 15th, 12:00pm-5:00pm Riverzedge ARTS, 196 2nd Avenue, Woonsocket.