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Hanneke Cassel Band offers Scottish and Cape Breton music
Blackstone River Theatre will present an evening of Scottish and Cape Breton music with the Hanneke Cassel Band on Saturday, May 11, 8:00 p.m., at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Joining Cassel will be Keith Murphy on vocals and guitar and Jenna Moynihan on 5-string fiddle. Admission is $25.00 in advance, $28.00 day of show. For tickets visit www.BRTri.org or call in reservations to (401) 725-9272.
With a career spanning over two decades,
Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends originality and innovation with the spirit of Scottish traditional fiddle. Fusing musical roots from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island with Americana stylings, Hanneke’s playing has been described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic, somehow wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.”
Beyond the strings of her fiddle, it is Hanneke’s hugely generous presence and passion that round out her magnetism as a performer on the world stage of fiddle music. A two time Junior Scottish Fiddling Champion between 1992 and 1994, Hanneke went on to win the 1997 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship.
Cassel’s latest album “Infinite Brightness” lyrically and poignantly captures a brightness that shines with sorrow-tinted joy.
Written on the heels of a global pandem
Woonsocket High School’s Class of 1974 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, October 12, 2024 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Savini’s Pomodoro, 476 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI. WHS’ 50th Reunion Committee has been updating its Class address list to account for changes that have occurred since the 40th reunion. Members of the Class who have not yet reported their mailing address are kindly asked to do so on Facebook at “Woonsocket High School Class of 1974”. Alternatively, please provide address information to either Paul Pierannunzi (401-636-1417) or Muriel Desmarais (Dansereau) (401-837-1865). Invitations will be mailed in late May/early June. Live entertainment at the 50th Reunion will be provided by The Porch Rockers.
Community Job Fair – Woonsocket, May 9 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, The Woonsocket Education Center, 115 Main
St. The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, the Woonsocket Education Center, DLT, and the City of Woonsocket are joining forces to host a Community Job Fair to unite businesses and job seekers.
Mother’s Day Tea and Luncheon at Mapleville Farm, May 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mapleville Farm, 544 Victory Highway. Treat Mom to a tea in the garden this Mother’s Day! This is one of our most popular annual events and everybody has a great time. We will be serving soup, salad, sandwiches, pastries and bottomless tea (of course) in our big beautiful greenhouse! There will be two seatings: 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Music at the Farm – Grace Note Farm – May 12, 2024, May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road. Music at the Farm. All concerts begin
at 2 PM, Tickets $30. Call for reservation 401-567-0354. Emma Robertson, soprano and James Lorusso, piano.
Spring Vendor Fair, May 18 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, First Universalist Church – Harrisville, 134 Harrisville Main. Join the First Universalist Church for their 3rd Annual Spring Vendor Fair Come out and support small businesses. (Rain date: Sunday, May 19th)
Springtime Stroll, Craft and Vendor Fair at Phantom Farms, May 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland.
Food Truck Concert Nights at Diamond Hill Park, May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event from a rotation of over 65 food trucks. In addition to great food, there will be live bands and Trinity Brewhouse will be serving up will be serving up local beer and wine. Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink. All food trucks accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
The Chocolate Expo, May 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Bally’s Twin River, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. The Chocolate Expo makes its Rhode Island debut on Sunday, May 19th, featuring tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, etc.), along with entertainment and chocolate demonstrations.
FOOD TRUCKS AND CONCERTS AT CHASE FARM, May 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Kick o¥ summer with Food Trucks and Concerts in Lincoln at Chase Farm. Join us at Chase Farm at the conclusion of the Lincoln Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 for our annual post-parade celebration (alcohol will not be served on Monday, May 27). Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event from a rotation of over 65 food trucks. Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink. All food trucks accept cash, credit, and debit cards . Experience the tranquil charm of Chase Farm in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Find your ideal location among the lush greenery, whether it be on the soft, well-maintained grass or along the rolling hills. The serene pond adds to the picturesque setting, perfect for relaxation. Remember to pack your picnic essentials, comfortable seating, and favorite outdoor games to enhance your visit with family and friends.
Summerfest24 @ The Guild, June 1 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm, The Guild, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket. The Guild is excited to bring you the second annual Summerfest! We’re having fun in the sun with three live bands, your favorite cookout foods, lawn games, and more! Food truck lineup: A Mano Pizza, Ming’s Asian Street Food, Atomic Blondes Ice Cream.
PONAGANSET COVERED BRIDGE TRAIL HIKE, GLOCESTER, June 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join us for a guided two-mile walk along the Ponaganset High School cross-country track. We will visit one of Rhode Island’s covered bridges as well as a babbling brook. The hike is fairly level with slight elevation. Meet at the north side of the school complex by the track entrance. Distance: two miles. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2024hike. Meet at the North Parking Lot Ponganset High School, 91 Anan Wade Rd., North Scituate, RI 02857. This hike is led by Ernie Germani, a Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassador volunteer and author of the Trails & Walks Rhode Island blog. Learn more about this hike here: https://trailsandwalksri.wordpress.com/category/ ponaganset-covered-bridge-trail/.
The Newport Avenue neighborhood is invited to the 50th anniversary of the merger of St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, 690 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, as well as the farewell to Pastor Cheryl Larsen Lawing and Mothers Day at the 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 12. This month commemorates the merger of St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Green Street, and Trinity Lutheran Church on Garden Street in 1974. Second of all, after 19 years, Pastor Cheryl will be feted at the her retirement after nearly 19 years of service. The church is fully handicapped accessible. Parking is plentiful on First and Liberty Streets.