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 ⇒
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 ⇒
What Song is this Color?
The city of Woonsocket has been embraced by the presence of bright, vivid orange. From banners on buildings, to signs in schools, health clinics, and senior centers, Woonsocket residents are consistently being asked “What song do you think of when you see this color orange?” This is part of a grant funded partnership between artist… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Sponsors Powwow in Woonsocket
This past weekend, River Island Art Park in Woonsocket, RI was host to the “First Light Powwow at Niswasoket.” The Powwow marked the seventh in an annual series of gatherings of Eastern Algonquin tribes for a celebration of culture. The event started Saturday, May 20th and continued through Sunday evening. The Powwow was organized by… Read more ⇒
2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas
On Saturday, April 8th, from 1:00-5:00 PM, New England artists representing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and musical styles will gather in Woonsocket for the “2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas” to share their traditions through musical performance. The event will take place at the former Mulvey’s building at 40 South Main… Read more ⇒
Market Square Food Truck Nights
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, and exciting things are on the horizon for springtime in Woonsocket. Starting May 12th, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley in partnership with Food Trucks In will kick off the beautiful weather with a series of community building Food Truck Nights promising fun for the entire family. From… Read more ⇒
Music to My Ears: An Acoustical Engineering Challenge
The NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Youth Programs have been chosen to pilot a new program called Music to My Ears: An Acoustical Engineering Challenge. The curriculum provides innovative lesson plans for grades 3–5 where kids solve music problems using engineering skills, creativity and teamwork. As a pilot educator, we receive a free educator guide plus all the… Read more ⇒
