The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival at Indian Ranch on Beautiful Webster Lake Saturday, July 12th 2008. Go to www.blackstonevalleycelticfestival.com

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Grafton, Upton, Hopedale, Pawtucket...more to come

Sweet Summer Nights Music Concert Series at Sweetwilliam Farm, Upton

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Concerts on the Grafton Common

  All concerts are free to the public. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic supper. Concerts are sponsored in part by the Grafton Recreation Commission, Grafton Local Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

 Rain location Grafton Municipal Center gym, 30 Providence Road, Grafton

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Event: Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band summer outdoor performance

Place: Whitinsville Town Common, Whitinsville, MA

Date: Thursday, July 24

Time: 6:30pm

Rain Location: Northbridge Middle School, Linwood Ave., Northbridge, MA

Admission: Free

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing a variety of music including show tunes, patriotic music, jazz, rock, marches, and concert pieces all designed to appeal to the whole family.  We hope you are able to join us.

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Event: Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band summer outdoor performance

Place: Grafton Town Common, Grafton, MA

Date: Wednesday, July 30

Time: 7:00pm

Rain Location: Grafton Municipal Building, 30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA

Admission: Free

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Event: Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band summer outdoor performance

Place: Second Congregational Church, Main Street, East Douglas, MA

Date: Wednesday, August 6

Time: 7:00pm

Rain Date: Thursday, August 7

Admission: Free

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Place: Sutton Town Common, Sutton, MA

Date: Saturday, August 9

Time: 7:00pm

Admission: Free

 The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing a variety of music including show tunes, patriotic music, jazz, rock, marches, and concert pieces all designed to appeal to the whole family.  We hope you are able to join us.

 

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Concerts Under the Elms

The 2008 summer concerts series will present some exciting new acts while continuing to feature the satisfying mix of musical genres that have made the Society’s outdoor music series a popular fixture of summer on the East Side. The American Band kicks off the season on June 26 with its traditional pre-Independence Day concert. Adults $8; Children under 12 free; RIHS members and accompanying minor children, free. Check out our website for the full series schedule: www.rihs.org.

RIHS gratefully acknowledges our Sponsors:

Lifespan, NBC 10 WJAR, Bank of America, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Brewster Thornton Group Architects LLP, GTECH Corporation, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, Nortek, Inc., Washington Trust Wealth Management, Eastside Marketplace, Lite Fare & Beverage Sponsor

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Hopedale Summer Band Concerts  2008

Town Park, Hopedale  (corner of Dutcher and Northrup Streets)
 
Sunday, June 22  5-7pm      Raindate June 29
Balckstone Valley Community Concert Band
 
Wednesday concerts    7-9pm  Raindates on Thursday
June 25        The Infractions
 
July 9            B C and Company
 
July 16            C-Jammers
 
July 23            Jerry Secco Band
 
July 30            The Spellbinders
 
Sunday, August 3       5-7pm     Raindate Weds. Aug  6  at 7pm
The Fantasy Big Band
 

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Music & More in Central Falls

The “Ocean State’s” smallest city, Central Falls, offers a diversity of music and leisure happening at Central Falls Landing, located at the corner of Broad Street & Madeira Avenue (next to the Broad Street Bridge at the Cumberland town line).

 

The city’s Recreation Department hosts weekly River Front Commons Concert Series every Sunday afternoon from 1-3 pm alongside the Blackstone River. Concerts will run through August and present a variety of local bands and music.

 

Call the Recreation Department for show schedule at 401-727-7455 or go online to www.centralfallsri.us

 

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Rhode Island Historical Society “Concert under the Elms” 2008 Summer Series

 This summer, beginning June 26th at 6:30 pm, the Rhode Island Historical Society will kick-off its “Concerts under the Elms” outdoor summer concert series with the patriotic music and “pop” repertoire by The American Band.

 Our 2008 season sponsors are the Lifespan Corporation, NBC 10 WJAR, Bank of America, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Brewster Thornton Group Architects LLP, GTECH Corporation, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, Nortek Inc., and Washington Trust Wealth Management.

 We are delighted to welcome Duke Robillard Band, performing Classic blues & R & B, as well Magnolia who will perform Cajun music.  Returning for another season will be Pendragon, performing Celtic-inspired music, and renowned jazz artists Greg Abate Jazz Quartet and the Driftwoods, a Beach Boys tribute band.

“Concerts under the Elms” are held Thursday evenings through August 7th on the sweeping lawn of the Society’s historic John Brown House in Providence, located on Benefit Street between Power and Charlesfield Streets.  Shaded by a canopy of Elms – the John Brown House Museum’s lawn is a delightful venue for a summer evening’s entertainment.  Adult admission is $8.00 per person, with Rhode Island Historical Society members and children under twelve entering free.  Concert goers can enjoy their own picnics, or purchase food and beverages on site provided by Eastside Marketplace.

 Please be advised that in the event of inclement weather, decisions regarding concert cancellations will be made by mid-day on the day of the concert.  For more information about the concert series, please check the Rhode Island Historical Society’s website at www.rihs.org or call 401-881-8575 ext. 33.

 June 26                        The American Band

July 3                           no Concert

July 10                         Duke Robillard Band

July 17                         Magnolia

July 24                         Pendragon

July 31                         Greg Abate Jazz Quartet

August 7                       Driftwoods

 

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Providence Sound Session '08

The Providence Black Repertory Company and The City of Providence, David N. Cicilline, Mayor are pleased to announce New England's premier genre-defying summer music festival, Providence Sound Session '08.  Providence Sound Session '08 draws performers from all over the world to Providence, RI, for a weeklong, multi-stage celebration of music from July 6th through July 12th.  Created to transcend musical genres, the festival includes free outdoor concerts at Waterplace Park, intimate performances at The Providence Black Repertory's Xxodus Café, and a Carnival-style parade ending in a vibrant block party in the heart of downtown.  This year's festival features diverse and exciting artists, with headlining acts from Jazz legend Jon Hendricks, R&B sensations 112, Dance Music pioneer Wunmi and up and coming Jazz star Maurice Brown.  For more information please click here.
 

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Claflin Hill Symphony Celebrates Independence Day

And Park Concerts Throughout the Summer

 

The Claflin Hill Symphony is launching another full summer of world-class park concert entertainment in Milford and throughout the Central Massachusetts, including the 13th season of Family Night at the Bandstand, Milford’s summer park concert series and a week long celebration of Independence Day.

 

Family Night at the Bandstand 2008 takes place every Tuesday evening at the Milford Musicians Pavilion in Milford Town Park, at the corner of Walnut & Congress streets.  Each concert begins at 6:30 PM, and includes appearances by Prizm the Clown, entertaining and delighting the young at heart with balloon animals, and free balloons provided by The ABC Store of Milford.  Nelly’s Sandwich Shop will be on site in the park providing affordable park concert dinner fare.  Any concert that is postponed due to inclement weather will take place on the following Thursday of the same week at the same time.

 

On Tuesday July 1st, Family Night at the Bandstand presents the second concert of the 2008 season as Mauricio Morais and his band “Flash” return to the Milford Musicians Pavilion.   Morais, a long time Milford resident who emigrated from Portugal in 1966, delights audiences all over New England and the world with his unique blend of pop tunes in both English and Portuguese, as well as popular cover tunes from the Beatles, Elvis and much more.  This concert is sponsored by Avecia Biotechnology.   

 

The annual Milford National Bank and Trust Company’s Independence Day Spectacular takes place on Thursday, July 3rd.  The evening’s entertainment begins at 5 PM with John Burrows and the Cocabanana Band, a mix of American country and Caribbean ballads, plus Robert Rivest appearing as Charlie Chaplin and Prizm the Clown will stroll through the crowd to entertain and delight.  The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds will take the stage at 8:15 PM to perform, joined by the Charles River Chorale and members of the New World Chorale.  This season’s Independence Day Spectacular features a special USO styled tribute to members of the Greatest Generation of the World War II era.  Members of the New World Chorale, accompanied by the Claflin Hill Symphony will perform a set of original vocal selections from the Glenn Miller Army Air Force band, included Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree and much more.  At 9:50 PM, The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds launch into Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, arriving at it’s exultant climax just as Milford’s phenomenal fireworks show bursts overhead.  The CHSO will perform live music throughout the fireworks.  No need to drive into Boston to see a fantastic show.  It’s all right in Milford.  In case of rain, this event will take place on July 6th.

 

Family Night at the Bandstand continues on Tuesday, July 8th as local legend Jerry Seeco and his band, The Jerry Seeco Seven take the stage for a program that will have you singing along.  Jerry, a long time friend of Claflin Hill, sings jazz and pop favorites.  (He also plays flute and trumpet!)  This concert is sponsored by Al Cass Fast Oil & Edwards Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Another Family Night regular feature act appears on July 15th, with an evening of Swing Music as Hopedale’s The Fantasy Big Band croons those favorites of the Big Band age.  Kent Kochon, founder and leader of the band, puts together a show that harkens back to a time when gasoline cost just $.18 a gallon!  The Fantasy Big Band is sponsored by The St. Gobain Glass Container Co.

 

The summer season continues with “Wizdom” and an evening of Oldies on July 22 and “Don Iacovelli and 8 Misbehavin” on July 29th.   

The Milford Federal Savings & Loan sponsor The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds on August 5th followed on August 12 by Tim Quinn & The Irish Troubadours, sponsored by TD Banknorth.

 The Family Night season finale is August 19th with the perennial appearance HELP!, MetroWest’s premier Beatles tribute band.  These guys put on a phenomenal show belting out your favorite tunes by those Liverpool lads.  The season finale is sponsored by National City Mortgage.  

Pack a picnic, bring a comfy chair and blanket, visit with friends, listen to fantastic music, and be a part of Claflin Hill -- be a part of your community!  In case of rain, concerts take place the following Thursday.  Check our web site, www.claflinhill.org, or call the events line at 508-478-5924 to learn up to the minutes details.

 If you don't want to worry about bringing food to the concert, we've got you covered! NELLY's Sandwich Shop will be on site this year, providing fabulous food and drink! 

For more information about the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra performances or its many educational outreach programs, visit www.claflinhill.org or call 508-478-5924.

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Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band - Summer and Autumn Concert Schedule

 

The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band performance schedule for this summer and autumn includes:

 

Sunday, June 29 – 5:00pm – Hopedale Town Park, Hopedale

Wednesday, July 2 – 7:00pm - Leicester Town Common, Leicester

Monday, July 7 – 7:00pm – Choate Park, Medway (rain date, July 8)

Sunday, July 13 – 3:30pm – Riverbend Farm, Uxbridge

Thursday, July 24 – 6:30pm - Whitinsville Town Common, Whitinsville (rain location,

                                                                                                Northbridge Middle School)

Wednesday, July 30 – 7:00pm – Grafton Town Common, Grafton (rain location, Grafton

                                                                                                Municipal Building)

Wednesday, August 6 – Second Congregational Church, Douglas (rain date, August 7)

Saturday, August 9 – 7:00pm – Sutton Town Common, Sutton

Saturday, October 11 – 1:00pm – Daniel’s Farmstead, Blackstone

 The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is a true community band consisting of approximately fifty talented musicians from the Blackstone Valley and beyond.  Each performance will feature a variety of music including popular songs of yesteryear, jazz, rock, polkas, and marches, all designed to appeal to the whole family.  Admission is free.  Our concerts are sponsored, in part, by UniBank and local cultural councils.  We hope you are able to join us.

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CITY OF PAWTUCKET 

 2008 RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES

FREE SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS

Veterans’ Amphitheater next to PAWTUCKET CITY HALL

 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. 

 July 6                  Plainfolk                                    (Folk)

 July 13                Pendragon                               (Celtic)     

 July 20                Arthur Medeiros Big Band             (Swing) 

July 27                Mixed Magic Theater                       (Play)    

 August 3            Mixed Magic Theater                       (Play)

 August 10          Soul Ambition                          (Rhythm & Blues)

 August 17          Charlene Marie                        (Country)

 August 24          Vini Ames & ShBop                (50’s Oldies)

In case of inclement weather, call the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center at 401-724-2200 for up-to-date information.

 More To Come

 

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