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Woonsocket Wins 2019 Levitt AMP Summer Music Series

December 20, 2018 by Meg Rego

On Tuesday, December 18th, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Woonsocket, Rhode Island as one of 18 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. NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley submitted Woonsocket’s Levitt AMP proposal.

“We are thrilled to announce the 2019 Levitt AMP Grant Awards winners, and express our appreciation to everyone who voted online to choose the finalists,” says Sharon Yazowski, Executive Director of the Levitt Foundation.  “NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley will bring the second Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series to life in River Island Art Park, serving as a cultural, community, and economic catalyst for the city—bringing people of all backgrounds together to celebrate and strengthen Woonsocket’s downtown core.”

We at NWBRV are beyond excited to once again partner with the Levitt Foundation to bring a second year of FREE live music to River Island Art Park. This event is made possible through key partnerships with St. James Baptist Church, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, and the City of Woonsocket.

“We are very excited to once again bring these 10 Free concerts to Downtown Woonsocket at River Island Art Park” states Garrett Mancieri, President of the Downtown Woonsocket collaborative. “The activation of this park all summer long brings thousands of people to our District, offering an economic boost to our local businesses. It has also united our community to rally and win this grant to bring such great entertainment at no cost to our community.”

Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series

Woonsocket will be home to the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Concert Series in Summer 2019. From June 14-August 23 (excluding July 5th), River Island Art Park will come alive with your favorite musical beats. We're working through the logistics, but know that we are going to need everyone's support to make this the very best series. Complete this form if you'd like to lend a hand.
  • Let us know who you'd like to see on stage at River Island Art Park. Do you have a connection with the musician you are recommending? If so, add that information to the space below as well.
  • We are absolutely going to need support on concert days, from directing traffic and setting up the park to end of the night clean up efforts. If you are interested in lending a hand, we'd love your support.
  • The LevittAMP Grant provides $25,000 in matching funds to support the FREE 10-week concert series. We are still seeking additional sponsors to meet the match. Let us know if you or your company are able to sponsor the series and your desired level of sponsorship. (Levels: $2500, $1000, $500, & $250)

 

 

 

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