Woonsocket 2018 will be marked by music thanks to the generosity of the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation. Starting June 29th the city will experience 10 consecutive Friday’s of music from 5pm-9pm in River Island Art Park. The ten headlining acts for the series were revealed Wednesday night at the series “Band Launch Party” held for… Read more ⇒
Start your Food Business with Millrace Kitchen
Do you have baking or cooking expertise or a special recipe that your friends just crave? Do you have dreams of working for yourself? Or have a food-based “side hustle” you’re ready to begin? We’ll we’ve got the solution for you! NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley has launched our very own incubator kitchen, the Millrace Kitchen,… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket Wins 10 FREE Concerts for 2018
January 2, 2018 —Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Woonsocket, Rhode Island as one of 15 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at River Island Art Park. In October, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley… Read more ⇒
After 20 Days of Voting, Woonsocket Finishes 7th in the LevittAMP Grant Competition
For the past 20 days Woonsocket has been abuzz with talk of music. Couple that with a deep sense of community pride and competitive spirit and we’re met with the perfect place to compete in a national competition to bring 10 free concerts to River Island Art Park in Woonsocket. In October, NeighborWorks Blackstone River… Read more ⇒
Celebrating Women in Business
In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month, meet Vanessa Gray, owner and co-operator of “Nessa’s Snack Shop,” a mobile food vendor specializing in Italian Ice and other ice cream novelties. Vanessa, better known to friends and family as Nessa, grew up in the city of Woonsocket where she still lives today. She’s decided to… Read more ⇒
RISD partners with NWBRV to design Outdoor Theater
On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 9am 111 students from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and their faculty members arrive at 40 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI to launch a week-long design competition. Students will break into 12 teams and compete to design an outdoor theater space on the loading dock between two… Read more ⇒
Culinaria Food Tour Stops at Millrace Kitchen!
On September 20th, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s Millrace Kitchen hosted the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for a great night of food, drinks, and live entertainment. The Council has been leading Culinaria food tours since 2008. The goal is to support eating establishments in the Blackstone Valley by bringing a group of diners to these… Read more ⇒
Highlights From an Eventful NWBRV June
This past June was a busy month for NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley! Read on for pictures and stories of how we’re working with the community to make things happen in Woonsocket. We kicked off the month with a bang on Friday, June 2nd with our second Market Square Food Truck Night of the summer. Mobile… Read more ⇒
Accepting Photography Submissions: BLACKSTONE VALLEY – THEN AND NOW
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is currently accepting submissions to Blackstone Valley – Then and Now, a photography exhibit highlighting the natural and architectural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs for exhibit consideration. Connie Anderson, the gallery’s curator shared that this theme “opens itself… Read more ⇒
French Speakers from Around the World Wanted for Community Arts Project
Parlez-vous français? Est-ce que vous venez d’un pays où l’on parle français comme langue principale? Join Woonsocket Arts Researchers in Exploring the French Speaking Blackstone Valley In many countries from throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, French is among the primary languages spoken. In many of these, French is also a leading language in business, education… Read more ⇒