A diverse lineup of talent can be found around the state this weekend, with bands playing everything from modern rock to Afro-Carribean music from Belize. So begins a summer of […]
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What’s Up Interview: Sunny Jain of Red Baraat, playing FirstWorks Summer Beats concert July 23
Get ready to dance, folks. An internationally acclaimed band is returning to Providence for an outdoor show in July. Even better, the concert is free and open to fans of […]
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts at Roger Williams Park to feature funk titans Red Baraat and Belize’s Garifuna Collective
FirstWorks, a Providence-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, announced their 2023 Summer Beats Concert line-up today, presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Providence Parks Department. FirstWorks’ two […]
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What’s Up Interview: Violinist Johnny Gandelsman performing works from “This is America” Sunday, Dec. 5th
An innovative new program combining classical music with social action is coming to Providence Sunday December 5th. That’s when FirstWorks is presenting renowned classical violinist Johnny Gandelsman with selections from […]
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FirstWorks to present premiere performance of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “The Telling”
Providence, RI (November 16, 2021) — FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated tobuilding community through world-class arts, will present renowned composer, violinist, and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and “The […]
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FirstWorks presenting Johnny Gandelsman’s “This is America” December 5th
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island cultural organization known for innovative programming, is presenting a special event at the First Unitarian Church in Providence on December 5th. Curated by Grammy Award-winning violinist […]
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FirstWorks to present “Women Trailblazers in Music” in November
A new project from Rhode Island College Artist-In-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman will be presented live and virtually next month. “Women Trailblazers in Music” will premiere in person at Sapinsley Hall […]
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FirstWorks Live free Summer Concert Series returns Sunday with Trumpet Powerhouse Carlos de Leon
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend FirstWorks Live Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of “The People’s Park.” Presented […]
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FirstWorks Live free Summer Concert Series continues Sunday with Chachi Carvalho and the International Players
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend, and Media are welcome to cover the FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of […]
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FirstWorks Live Summer Concert Series continues Sunday with the sounds, ideas and spirit of Carnival
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend the FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the Roger Williams Park Bandstand. Presented […]
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FirstWorks Live concert series kicks off Sunday, June 27th with Napua O’ Polynesia
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend the launch of FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series this weekend in the gorgeous outdoor setting of “The People’s […]
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FirstWorks bringing summer concert series to Roger Williams Park
Join FirstWorks for a journey from global Jazz to Americana, from hip-hop to sounds from the mountains and rhythms of the sea. Grab your lawn chair (or blanket) and enjoy […]
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FirstWorks to host Creative Conversation with Wynton Marsalis Thursday, January 14
Join FirstWorks, Wynton Marsalis and Eric Jackson “The Dean of Boston Jazz Radio” for a virtual conversation about the power of music to affect social change, and the activation of […]
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FirstWorks to Present Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce Livestream Dec. 12th
FirstWorks presents Christmas as calamity with Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce…Pandemic! on December 12 at 7pm. This livestream event is pay what you can with 75% of your purchase going directly […]
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FirstWorks to Present the Rhythms of Oumou Sangaré and Sidy Maiga Thursday, Sept 17th
Experience the soul-lifting sounds of Mali in a live stream Thursday September 17th with Grammy winner Oumou Sangaré and master drummer Sidy Maiga. An outspoken activist for women’s rights, the “songbird […]
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert Series Continues August 6th with Sidy Maiga
A new Summer Beats pop-up concert series at Roger Williams Park features live, socially distanced performances with local and international flavor. A pillar of Rhode Island’s local music community, master […]
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FirstWorks to Offer Virtual Summer Camps in Dance and Theatre
As part of their continued commitment to the arts and in an effort to provide summer learning to youth throughout the state, FirstWorks is offering two virtual summer camp options […]