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Meet the Local Artists Making This Summer’s Levitt AMP Series Unforgettable

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As our annual Levitt AMP Woonsocket Summer Music Series has continued to grow, so has the incredible lineup of local artists performing on our stage at River Island Art Park. From rising stars to seasoned performers, we’re reminded just how much talent exists right here in our own backyard. Please join us in welcoming the… Read more ⇒

Kick Off the Season at the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Band Release Party and Inaugural Battle of the Bands

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Spring is in full swing—the only thing missing is the music! However, how long does our team here at NWBRV ever let Woonsocket stay silent for… We’re kicking off the 2026 Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series with a night that brings it all together—our annual Band Release Party and the inaugural Battle of the Bands…. Read more ⇒

Apply Today – Levitt Community Outreach Specialist, Summer AmeriCorps Position

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NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Woonsocket, RI Full-time, AmeriCorps Position May 27 – August 28 (some flexibility possible with end date) Spend your summer at the heart of Woonsocket’s music and community scene engaging your neighbors, supporting free live concerts, and connecting people to the resources they need to thrive. I. Organization and Program Information: NeighborWorks… Read more ⇒

Millrace Comes Alive for the 17th Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Stroll

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NWBRV’s Millrace Kitchen staff and members are looking forward to the newly branded Woonsocket Winter Wonderland Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 6 – a festive, citywide celebration that transforms downtown into a hub of holiday magic. Running from 2:00-8:00pm, the stroll invites families, friends and neighbors to shop local, enjoy live entertainment, and explore activities… Read more ⇒

That’s a Wrap-Levitt AMP Woonsocket Closed Out Summer 2025

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We are so grateful to have spent another summer participating in the Levitt Foundation’s Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series. Supporting 650+ free concerts in 50+ towns and cities with a total audience of nearly 1 million people, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. From Friday, June 13… Read more ⇒

Recording Confidence: Woonsocket Youth Shine in Summer Learning Initiative

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This summer, 60 Woonsocket middle schoolers struck a new chord, literally and figuratively. Through rhythm, rhyme, and recording, students explored new skills, discovered hidden talents, and found joy in learning outside the classroom. This initiative was made possible through funding from the United Way of Rhode Island’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI), which supports high-quality, hands-on… Read more ⇒

A New Stage for Woonsocket: Celebrating NeighborWorks Week 2025

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What better way to kick off June than celebrating NeighborWorks Week 2025! Staff members at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley pulled out all of the stops to honor the nationwide impact NeighborWorks network organizations have on the lives of community members, especially those here in Woonsocket. Throughout this year’s NeighborWorks Week, nearly 250 NeighborWorks organizations across… Read more ⇒

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Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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