BRT presents the Atwater-Donnelly Band

Blackstone River Theatre will present the Atwater-Donnelly Band on Sunday, November 20, 3:00 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Admission is $18.00 advance, $22.00 day of show. For reservations or information call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272.

Regional favorites Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly return in a band format with Cathy Clasper-Torch on fiddle, cello and vocals and Erin Lobb Mason on bass and vocals to present an engaging concert of traditional American and Celtic American folk songs, a cappella pieces, hymns, poetry, dance tunes, and original works.

This concert will celebrate the release of Aubrey and Elwood’s new CD, their 14th album, called “The Boat You Row” as well as their 9th book, “Song By Song, Volume II.”

Rhode Island College will hold its first-ever Apply to RIC for Free Day on Tuesday, November 15, waiving the $50 application fee for all Rhode Island students on that day. Applications for both undergraduate and graduate admissions for the Fall and Spring 2023 semesters will be eligible for the fee waiver. Apply to RIC for Free Day provides all Rhode Islanders considering applying for admission with the opportunity and support to do so. It applies to both undergraduate and graduate admissions. In addition to waiving the application fee on November 15, RIC Admissions and Financial Aid staff will also host workshops to assist students and families with the Common Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Rhode Island students who apply on November 15 will receive an admissions decision within two weeks. Rhode Island College uses the online Com

Elwood and Aubrey blend unusual vocal harmonies and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, harmonica, old-time banjo, bones, limberjacks and other musical surprises. Performances are appealing to all ages, and with humor, audience participation and a highly relaxed stage presence, Aubrey and Elwood also explain song origins to give more relevance to the material.

mon Application, which means students can begin filling out their applications in advance, save their progress, and then formally submit on November 15. Potential applicants can visit ric.edu/applyfree to get started or email admissions@ric.edu with questions.

Our Saviour’s Parish, 500 Smithfield Road, Woonsocket will be having it’s Monthly Free Lunch this coming Saturday, November 19th. All are welcome to Drive Thru and get a Free Lunch from 11:am-12;30 pm. Call 401-7623072 for more information.

Ornament is southern New England’s premiere rock orchestra and specializes as a tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Ornament will perform on Friday, November 25th at 8:00 PM. The show will be held at The Stadium Theatre, located at 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket

Rhode Island. Admission is $21, $26, $31, $36. Tickets are available at the Stadium Theatre Box Office or by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com

The Blackstone River as Never Seen Before, November 20th, 2:00 P.M. North Gate Toll House, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike (Route 246), Lincoln. The Blackstone River is the reason we are all here. It has been a lifeline to persons through the centuries, from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to a beautiful part of our heritage. As time has gone by, there have been a lot of changes to the River, brought on mainly by humans, who used it as a dumping ground for hundreds of years. But, now, it is returning to its original beauty, and John Marsland will show the River throughout the course of a year. In Kittacuck Speaks, he will take us on a tour of the majestic Blackstone River through the seasons, showing it as it has never been seen before: from above. Kittacuck Speaks is a product of the Friends of the Blackstone, together with the RI Rivers Council. The name translates to “the great tidal river.” It is truly a magnificent part of all of us.

The 2022 RIMEA ED DREW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT will take place on Sunday, November 20th at 2 pm. This special concert will feature the musical talents of a variety of retired Rhode Island music educators as they work to raise funds to provide scholarships for graduating music education majors from our state’s colleges and universities. The Scholarship Concerts were started by noted music educator Ed Drew, back in the 1990s, as a way for retired music educators to not only give back to their profession, but to nurture future music educators yet to be. In addition to this November’s event, there are plans for another in the Spring. This November 20th concert will take place in the Carter Center Sage Hall at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. A suggested donation of $10 will be gratefully accepted at the door. For more information contact RIMEA Executive Director David Neves as dneves@rimea.org.

• The Woonsocket Historical Society is pleased to announce a walking tour of the Main Street area. Bob Bellerose, local historian, will conduct one on November 19 at 10:00 am. The tour will meet at the front of the Museum of Work & Culture. Bob will walk you to the Woonsocket Falls, pointing out the trench system that brought water to the mills on Main Street, continue along Main Street highlighting the different buildings and architecture. The tour continues on the Court Street Bridge, parts of Front and Bernon Streets before ending at the Woonsocket Historical Society. The historical society is located behind the Museum of Work & Culture. The tour should last 1 ½ hours. Please wear comfortable shoes. This is a free tour. Please join us in what will be an informative tour. Please call 595-3062 with inquiries.

The Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train Ride trips run on weekend evenings from November 11th - December 23rd with shows at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM from the historic Blackstone Valley Train Depot in downtown Woonsocket. Put on your pajamas for this trip which includes a 90-minute excursion on a real-life train filled with a reading of the classic children’s story, sing-a-longs, hot chocolate, a delicious Polar Express cookie, games, and a special visit from Santa to deliver the first gift of Christmas to every child! During the journey passengers will view the North Pole that includes a giant 35’ Christmas tree, gorgeous decorations, and “elves” to welcome the train’s arrival, performed by children from The Dance Step. After returning from the trip, families can stay for a photo with Santa in the historic Blackstone Valley Train Depot. For more information and tickets visit www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com or call 401-495-1213