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SUMMARY:Canceled: Phantom Notes
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Tuesday evening’s performance of Phantom Notes is canceled. Please join us for FirstWorks Summer Beats on July 24th at Roger Williams Park Bandstand. \nA FirstWorks commissioned project by Vatic Kuumba and Orlando Hernández \nGold\, Silver\, and Coin make a world of time. \nPrayer is in the ear of the river. \nVatic Kuumba and Orlando Hernández invite you to gather near 243 S Water Street by the river in Providence at 7 PM on June 28\, 2022. \nKnow before you go: This is a walking performance and seating is not provided. For the full experience\, headphones and a mobile device equipped with the Zoom app are recommended\, but not required. \nArtist Bios\nOrlando Hernández is a tap dancer\, theater-maker\, and writer based in Rhode Island. He has performed at On the Boards\, SPACE Gallery\, the Granoff Center at Brown University\, Trinity Rep\, Movement Research at the Judson Church\, DANCE NOW at Joe’s Pub\, Inside/Out at Jacob’s Pillow\, the Guggenheim\, and the Joyce Theater. He teaches widely at schools\, studios\, and non-profits. He was the 2019 recipient of the Fellowship in Choreography from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts\, a 2019 recipient of the Rebecca Blunk Fund Award from the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and a 2020 recipient of a Community Development Grant from the Brown Arts Initiative. \nVatic Kuumba is a playwright\, poet\, performer\, and activist based in Rhode Island. His work has been presented at the Wilbury Theatre Group\, the Pell Chafee Performance Center\, Mixed Magic Theater\, the AS220 Black Box\, Rites and Reason Theater at Brown University\, Trinity Repertory Company\, and the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre and Glitter Box Theatre (Pittsburgh\, PA). He works as a teaching artist with the Children and Youth Cabinet (CYC) RI; as a Project Team Member with the Racial and Environmental Justice Committee; as Theatre Coordinator with AS220 Youth; and as an Art Facilitator with the Sowing Place Initiative. He was the National Assembly of State Agencies (NASAA) Artist-in-Residence in September 2019\, and he was the recipient of the 2018 New Genre Merit Fellowship and the 2017 Playwright Merit Fellowship from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. \nFirstWorks Local Artist Commissions\nThe commissioning of works is FirstWorks’ latest initiative to support Rhode Island’s arts community and speaks to the organization’s commitment to local artists as essential partners and to supporting “firsts” in the arts. Offering platforms for local artists to create and present their work is a part of FirstWorks’ “Raise Your Voice” programming\, a thematic initiative that amplifies diverse voices and celebrates difference through the arts.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/phantom-notes/
LOCATION:Pavilion near 243 S Water Street\, 243 S. Water Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2021-2022
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Flawless
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island’s own rap and hip-hop phenomenon is back to lay down the real talk at The People’s Park!\nFrom opening for Wu Tang\, Ludacris and other giants\, to his breakout TV performance as a finalist on the 2019 Netflix reality competition series\, “Rhythm N’ Flow\,” Flawless proves that many are manufactured\, but few are born with it. You can take one look in his eyes and see that he is different. His hard work\, dedication\, and drive have earned him a key to this city – let’s welcome him back with his band for an unforgettable free outdoor celebration of lyricism and drive.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/summer-beats-concert-series-flawless/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Bandstand\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE ALERT: Due to an air-conditioning system malfunction in the main theatre at The Columbus Theatre\, this performance has been moved to The Strand Ballroom and Theatre at 79 Washington Street in Downtown Providence. \n\n					DakhaBrakha is touring tirelessly and playing concerts throughout the world to support Ukraine. The group encourages your donations to Razom (which means “Together” in Ukrainian)\, a nonprofit dedicated to providing relief efforts in Ukraine. You can support those relief efforts here at Razom’s donation page.\n“From the first moment the group starts performing\, it’s hard not to get caught up in the magic it weaves. … utter brilliance.”\n-NPR’s Bob Boilen \nA sonic feast as well as a visual spectacle\, Kyiv’s DakhaBrakha weaves ancient Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock\, pop\, hip hop\, the avant-garde\, and traditional instrumentation from around the world. With a name (ДахаБраха) that translates as “give/take” in old Ukrainian\, the quartet began over a decade ago as the musical component of avant-garde stage performances at the DAKH Theater in Kyiv\, cementing the group’s arresting visual image and signature theatrics. \nDahkaBrakha has honed a haunting musical approach based around unearthly vocal harmonies and thunderous percussion\, augmented by floating cello and accordion sonorities. Heralded by Rolling Stone as the “Best Breakout” performers at 2014’s Bonnaroo festival\, the band calls their music “ethno-chaos\,” a moniker that perfectly describes their fearless appropriation of African\, Asian\, Arabic and Western influences in the creation of their singular sound. With the current war and humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine\, DakhaBrakha has taken on the mission of cultural ambassador\, celebrating national pride in uncertain times through the limitless power of music. \nJoin us in welcoming the group back for their first Providence performance since PVDFest 2019! \n\n					DAKHABRAKHA ARE: \nMARKO HALANEVYCH Vocals\, darbuka\, tabla\, didjeridoo\, accordion\, trombone. \nIRYNA KOVALENKO Vocals\, djembe\, bass drums\, accordion\, percussion\, bugay\, zgaleyka\, piano. \nOLENA TSYBULSKA Vocals\, bass drums\, percussion\, garmoshka. \nNINA GARENETSKA Vocals\, cello\, bass drum. \nVLADYSLAV TROITSKYI Director\, ideologist and founder of DakhaBrakha band \nVisit the DakhaBrakha website to learn more.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/summer-beats-concert-series-dakhabrakha/
LOCATION:The Strand Ballroom & Theatre\, 79 Washington Street\, Providence\, 02903
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2022-2023
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: William Cepeda Afro-Rican Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the heritage of Puerto Rican music and its African roots.\nWilliam Cepeda is a cultural icon of Puerto Rico. The four-time Grammy-nominated trombonist brings his revolutionary seven-piece Afro-Rican Jazz band to the FirstWorks stage. A protégé of the Dizzy Gillespie\, Cepeda has created a new shade of jazz with a hip flavor\, blending Puerto Rican roots\, folk\, progressive jazz and world music. Lydia Perez\, an award-winning Afro-Taino artist from Rhode Island will lead dancers from the Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy in an energetic concert opener. \nFREE\, ALL-AGES MUSIC WORKSHOP: 4:00-5:00 PM \nIn the afternoon before his 6 PM performance\, William will share his cultural heritage through a lively\, free music workshop for families. Through hands-on activities\, participants will explore the genres and evolution of Puerto Rican music (Taíno music\, bomba\, plena\, música jíbara and danza). He will share instruments and select rhythm songs for each genre and participants will play Puerto Rican rhythms. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/summer-beats-concert-series-william-cepeda-afro-rican-jazz/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Bandstand\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,For Teachers,Season 2022-2023
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SUMMARY:Desarrollo profesional: Técnicas de integración de las artes para alumnos neurodiversos
DESCRIPTION:FirstWorks presenta una oportunidad de aprendizaje profesional para que los profesores exploren cómo integrar las artes como una forma de acomodación para los alumnos neurodiversos en las aulas. \nLa neurodiversidad “describe la idea de que las personas experimentan e interactúan con el mundo que les rodea de muchas formas diferentes; no hay una única “forma correcta de pensar\, aprender y comportarse\, y las diferencias no se consideran déficits”. \nEsta oportunidad forma parte de la iniciativa Raise Your Voice de FirstWorks para celebrar las diferencias. Nuestro objetivo es inspirar a los profesores para que utilicen las artes como herramienta de expresión para ayudar a los alumnos neurodiversos a utilizar su voz. Este taller se centra en las técnicas de integración de las artes\, incluyendo las adaptaciones y las mejores prácticas para el diseño de las lecciones en el aula. Los profesores aprenderán y trabajarán con educadores locales y artistas neurodiversos para: \n\nDescribir la neurodiversidad y los diferentes tipos de alumnos que hay en un aula.\n\n\nAprenda de los artistas neurodiversos cómo es su relación con el arte\, las barreras frente a las adaptaciones accesibles a las experiencias artísticas integradas\, y cómo utilizan el arte en diversas situaciones.\n\n\nAnalizar situaciones hipotéticas en el aula y hacer una lluvia de ideas sobre cómo no sólo insertar las artes para mejorar el contenido del plan de estudios\, sino también desarrollar adaptaciones diferenciadas para hacer que el aprendizaje sea más accesible y se ajuste a las distintas necesidades de los estudiantes.\n\nAdemás\, compartiremos una lista de recursos con los que los profesores pueden seguir aprendiendo formas de apoyar mejor a los alumnos neurodiversos\, lo que\, a su vez\, mejorará las experiencias de aprendizaje de todos los alumnos. \nEste \nprograma VSA\n se ofrece en 2021-2022 en virtud de un contrato con el Centro John F. Kennedy para las Artes Escénicas. \n  \nEste evento híbrido tendrá lugar en persona sólo para el profesorado y el personal de Meeting Street. Todos los demás educadores de RI son bienvenidos a unirse virtualmente y deben inscribirse en línea para participar a través de Zoom. Si necesita algún tipo de adaptación\, envíe un correo electrónico a \njjorge@firstworks.org\n lo antes posible\, y estaremos encantados de ayudarle. \n\n¹ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645#:~:text=La neurodiversidad20describe20la20idea20que20no20se20considera20como20deficiencias \n 
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/desarrollo-profesional-tecnicas-de-integracion-de-las-artes-para-alumnos-neurodiversos/
LOCATION:This is a Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Para profesores,Programa educativo
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SUMMARY:Professional Development: Arts Integration Techniques for Neurodiverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:FirstWorks presents a Professional Learning opportunity for teachers to explore how to integrate the arts as a form of accommodation for neurodiverse learners in classroom settings.  \nNeurodiversity “describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right way of thinking\, learning\, and behaving\, and differences are not viewed as deficits.”¹ \nThis opportunity is part of FirstWorks’ Raise Your Voice initiative to celebrate differences. Our goal is to inspire teachers to use the arts as a tool of expression to help neurodiverse students use their voices. This workshop focuses on arts-integration techniques including accommodations and best practices for designing classroom lessons. Teachers will learn from and work with local educators and neurodiverse artists to:  \n\nDescribe neurodiversity and the different types of learners in any given classroom. \nLearn from neurodiverse artists about how their relationship with art\, barriers vs. accessible accommodations to integrated-arts experiences\, and how they use art in various situations. \nAnalyze hypothetical classroom situations and brainstorm how to not only insert the arts to enhance curriculum content\, but also develop differentiated accommodations to make learning more accessible and informed by various students’ needs. \n\nAdditionally\, we will share a resource list from which teachers can continue to learn ways to support neurodiverse students better\, which will\, in turn\, enhance learning experiences for all students. \nThis VSA program is provided in 2021-2022 under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. \n  \nLocation: \nThis hybrid event will take place in-person for Meeting Street faculty and staff only. All other RI educators are welcome to join virtually and must register online to participate via Zoom. If you require accommodations of any kind\, please email jjorge@firstworks.org ASAP\, and we are happy to assist. \n  \nFeatured Panelists: \nDaniel Perkins (he/him) is an actor & founding member of Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE). He has acted in shows with Spectrum Theatre Ensemble including Henry (Light Switch)\, Graham (Importance of Being\, World Premiere)\, Crumpet (Santaland Diaries)\, Martini (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest)\, Angelo /Quarter Bum (The Hotel Plays). He acted and created content for STE’s Spectrum Identity. He is a sensory friendly consultant for Trinity Repertory Company. He is an advocate for Neurodiversity in Theatre. He is the creator of the YouTube series “Autism Sings.” Daniel holds an Associates in Theatre Arts from Bristol Community College as well as a Bachelors in Communications from Bridgewater State University. \n  \nIlyus Evander (they/them) is a disabled\, non-binary poet\, educator\, and theatre maker from Providence RI. They have represented the Providence Poetry slam at several national and international tournaments including the National Poetry Slam\, Brave New Voices\, and the Women of the World poetry Slam. They are a two time finalist at the Capturing Fire Queer Poetry Summit and a 2018 FEMSlam Champion. Their work has been published by Button Poetry\, The Poetry Foundation (Ours Poetica)\, SlamFind!\, and elsewhere. Ilyus is the author of two chapbooks of poetry\, Heavier Than Wait (Game Over Books\, 2020) and Good Mourning\, Bad Dreams (Ginger Bug Press\, 2022). \n  \nAva Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt (she/her) is a writer\, consultant\, public speaker\, actress\, and advocate for disability and autism representation in the entertainment industry. Currently\, she’s a co-writer on a popular children’s TV show\, and the Autistic Creative Consultant for How to Dance in Ohio\, a new musical premiering at Syracuse Stage this September! In May 2021\, she finished a year-long internship with the Nickelodeon Live Action Casting team. \n  \nJill Cyr (she/her) was born in Manchester\, NH in 1976.  Cyr works predominantly in the medium of drawing\, but her range includes painting\, 3D mediums and digital media. Her artwork has a focus rooted in observation\, color theory and conceptual meaning.  Cyr completed her BFA in Ceramics with Honors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1998 and then earned her Master of Arts in Teaching with Honors at Rhode Island of Art and Design in 2000. She has taught art for the past 22 years in the Cranston Public Schools and serves as the program supervisor for the district. She instructed design for over two decades in the  RISD Continuing Education Pre-College program.  Her fellowships include Haystack Mountain School and Maine College of Art’s Feed your Soul.  She has shown her work in Boston\, MA and Providence\, RI at White Elephant Gallery\, Sol Koffler and Woods-Gerry galleries. \n  \nSam Zimmer – Moderator (she/her) is an educator\, nature nerd\, lover of creative expression\, and the education program coordinator at FirstWorks. Sam has enjoyed working with kids of all ages in classrooms and non-traditional settings\, especially outside! Her passions include climate advocacy/environmental justice and increasing access to both the arts and the natural world. She has a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Fordham University and dual M.A. in Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College of Education. In her spare time\, Sam loves jamming with others on her fiddle and movement activities. \n  \n\n¹ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645#:~:text=Neurodiversity%20describes%20the%20idea%20that\,are%20not%20viewed%20as%20deficits \n 
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/professional-development-arts-integration-techniques-for-neurodiverse-learners/
LOCATION:This is a Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,For Teachers
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SUMMARY:The Telling: Daniel Bernard Roumain
DESCRIPTION:“The Telling” is a new collection of original live works by renowned Haitian-American composer\, violinist\,  and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain. Through instrumental solos\, dance\, and chamber music\, the artists reflect upon and respond to the forces of crisis and communion in our lives\, telling stories of our anger\, anguish\, and enduring hope. Surrounded by singers\, dancers\, and strings at Providence’s majestic WaterFire Arts Center\, how can we\, the living\, honor the lost? \n“Twin Stars: Diamond Variations for Dae’Anna” is the centerpiece of the evening program. This complex chamber work is a cry for racial justice and a searing artistic response to the killing of Philando Castile. Castile was fatally shot by a police officer in 2016 during a traffic stop while driving with his girlfriend\, Diamond Reynolds\, and her four-year-old daughter\, Dae’Anna. View the online program here. \nFeatured artists: Becky Bass\, Shura Baryshnikov\, Melvin Chen\, MusicWorks Collective\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, Albert Rudolph Lee\, Jay Breen and Victoria L. Awkward. \nA Town Hall dialogue will follow the live concert. With reflections from: Central Falls Councilwoman Tatiana Baena\, Angel Cepeda\, Classical High School Student and Providence Student Union Liaison\, and Ray Rickman\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Stages of Freedom. \nRELATED EVENTS: “The Seeing”\, a series of compelling video works scored by Daniel Bernard Roumain was on view at WaterFire Arts Center from January 12-February 6\, 2022. Read an interview with DBR about the exhibition in The Brown Daily Herald.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/the-telling/
LOCATION:WaterFire Arts Center\, 475 Valley Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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SUMMARY:Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: What Problem?
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by FirstWorks and Brown Arts Institute at Brown University \n“For him\, dance is theatre\, not just movement.”\n— The Guardian \nFor almost four decades\, the groundbreaking Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company has revolutionized modern dance while exploring issues of identity. The company’s work “What Problem?” evokes the tension between belonging to a community and feelings of isolation that many feel in these divisive political times. Two-time Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones pursues the elusive “we” in this highly personal work\, performing alongside his 10-member company\, four vocalists and a cast of over 20 local community members. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” serve as the basis for the spoken text Jones delivers. Through dance\, spoken word and deep community collaboration\, Jones reflects on King’s immortal words\, “we shall overcome\,” mixed with the scripture of our democracy as formed and shaped by WE THE PEOPLE. \nRecommended for ages 12 and up. Run time: 85 minutes.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/bill-t-jones-arnie-zane-company-what-problem/
LOCATION:THE VETS\, One Avenue of the Arts\, Providence\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T123000
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SUMMARY:Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Town Hall Conversation and Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join director and choreographer Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong\, Associate Artistic Director of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company\, as they discuss the company’s latest work\, “What Problem?” and their collaboration with 26 local community participants for the Providence performance of the work.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/bill-t-jones-arnie-zane-company-town-hall-conversation-and-brunch/
LOCATION:Granoff Center for the Arts – Martinos Auditorium\, 154 Angell Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Teachers,Season 2022-2023
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T183000
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche"
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 1\, at 6 p.m.\, 7 p.m.\, and 8 p.m. followed by an Ice–Skating Dance Party for all  \n“A liberating\, exhilarating\, breathtaking experience”\n-The Stage (UK) \nLe Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes\, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters\, the company wields ice\, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.  \nIn “Carte Blanche\,” Le Patin Libre’s founders draw on influences from theatre\, street dance\, and tap\, applying all to the ice rink that is their stage. With joyful authenticity\, the artists combine the best excerpts of their showstopping repertory to create a festive introduction to their new choreographic art form. \nFirstWorks kicks off Three Nights of Lights with three free shows of international artistry. Get inspired for a free Ice-Skating Dance Party to follow the final show\, open to all! 
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche"
DESCRIPTION:Jueves\, 1 de diciembre\,  en  6 p.m.\, 7 p.m.\,  y  8 p.m. seguido de un Ice–Skating Dance Paridad para todos  \n“Una experiencia liberadora\, estimulante e impresionante”\n-The Stage (Reino Unido) \nLe Patin Libre son pioneros del patinaje contemporáneo que desafían los estereotipos\, transformando el atletismo en un medio de expresión libre. Fundada en Montréal por antiguos patinadores artísticos de alto nivel\, la compañía utiliza el hielo\, los patines y el deslizamiento como medios puros de narración artística.  \nEn “Carte Blanche”\, los fundadores de Le Patin Libre  se basan en influencias del teatro\, la danza callejera y el claqué\, aplicando todo ello a la pista de hielo que es su escenario.Con alegre autenticidad\, los artistas combinan los mejores extractos de su impactante repertorio para crear una festiva introducción a su nueva forma de arte coreográfico. \nFirstWorks da el pistoletazo de salida a Tres Noches de Luces con tres espectáculos gratuitos de arte internacional. Inspírese en una fiesta de baile sobre hielo gratuita que seguirá al espectáculo final\, ¡abierta a todos!
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche-3/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Temporada 2022-2023
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221012T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135554Z
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche" and Ice-Skating Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 1\, at 6 p.m.\, 7 p.m.\, and 8 p.m. followed by an Ice–Skating Dance Party for all  \n“A liberating\, exhilarating\, breathtaking experience”\n-The Stage (UK) \nLe Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes\, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters\, the company wields ice\, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.  \nIn “Carte Blanche\,” Le Patin Libre’s founders draw on influences from theatre\, street dance\, and tap\, applying all to the ice rink that is their stage. With joyful authenticity\, the artists combine the best excerpts of their showstopping repertory to create a festive introduction to their new choreographic art form. \nFirstWorks kicks off Three Nights of Lights with three free shows of international artistry. Get inspired for a free Ice-Skating Dance Party to follow the final show\, open to all! 
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche-2022-12-01-2/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221118T101408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140741Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Video Projection: Urban Carnevale - a musical celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of downtown Providence’s “Three Nights of Lights\,” FirstWorks will illuminate the facade of the Trinity Rep building on the corner of Empire and Fountain Streets with a free\, continuous screening of “Urban Carnevale” on Friday\, December 2nd from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The performance film was created in December 2020 in partnership with Steer PVD and is a celebration of Providence’s talent\, tenacity and creativity. Performances include music from Chachi Carvalho\, Sidy Maiga and Oumou Sangaré\, Nitin Mitta and Srinivas Reddy\, Fidel Nadal\, Natále\, Nova One (Roz Raskin)\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, Becky Bass and emcee Lady J. \nThe film will also be available to stream on-demand for the holidays on the FirstWorks Virtual Stage here at firstworks.org. \nFor “Three Nights of Lights\,” FirstWorks joins forces with WaterFire Providence\, The Avenue Concept\, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Providence to launch a signature holiday event for the Creative Capital. “Three Nights of Lights” will be held December 1–3\, 2022 and will feature performances\, three partial WaterFires\, a series of events centered around the illumination of many of Providence’s murals\, and holiday tree lightings. For the full event schedule visit goprovidence.com/three-nights-of-lights.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/outdoor-video-projection-urban-carnevale/
LOCATION:Trinity Rep facade\, Empire and Fountain Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T235900
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221207T095312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140737Z
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks’ Urban Carnevale – a musical celebration
DESCRIPTION:Remastered release available to stream on-demand through the holidays! Originally created in December 2020 in partnership with Steer PVD\, this uplifting performance film is a celebration of Providence’s talent\, tenacity and creativity. Performances include music from Chachi Carvalho\, Sidy Maiga and Oumou Sangaré\, Nitin Mitta and Srinivas Reddy\, Fidel Nadal\, Natále\, Nova One (Roz Raskin)\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, Becky Bass and emcee Lady J.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/firstworks-urban-carnevale-a-musical-celebration/
LOCATION:FirstWorks Virtual Stage
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221208T085120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140738Z
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche"
DESCRIPTION:Due to technical issues with refrigeration at the Providence Rink this week\, the ice will not be ready in time for FirstWorks’ originally scheduled performances featuring Montréal’s Le Patin Libre during the Three Nights of Lights festival this Thursday\, December 1. FirstWorks has rescheduled the international ice-dancing company to appear on Thursday\, December 8 with three\, free performances of their show-stopping hits at 6:00\, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.\, followed by an ice-skating dance party until 9:30 p.m. \n“A liberating\, exhilarating\, breathtaking experience”\n-The Stage (UK) \nLe Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes\, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters\, the company wields ice\, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.  \nIn “Carte Blanche\,” Le Patin Libre’s founders draw on influences from theatre\, street dance\, and tap\, applying all to the ice rink that is their stage. With joyful authenticity\, the artists combine the best excerpts of their showstopping repertory to create a festive introduction to their new choreographic art form. \nFirstWorks is a core partner for the inaugural Three Nights of Lights festival\, collaborating with WaterFire\, The Avenue Concept\, Providence’s Department of Art\, Culture + Tourism and the PWCVB. A special remastered outdoor video projection of “FirstWorks’ Urban Carnevale – a musical celebration\,” will continue as planned during Three Nights of Lights on Friday\, December 2 from 5-9:00 p.m. on the façade of Trinity Rep\, on Empire Street across from the Providence Public Library. \n*ALL ATTENDEES MUST CHECK IN AT THE RINK TICKET WINDOW FOR ADMISSION STICKERS. Attendees are welcome to bring their own ice-skates for the free dance party. Rental Skates are $7 per person. Performances end at 8:30 PM and the public Ice-Skating Dance Party is 8:30-9:30 PM. The rink will close for public skating at 9:30 PM.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche-2/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221208T085909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140732Z
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche"
DESCRIPTION:Due to technical issues with refrigeration at the Providence Rink this week\, the ice will not be ready in time for FirstWorks’ originally scheduled performances featuring Montréal’s Le Patin Libre during the Three Nights of Lights festival this Thursday\, December 1. FirstWorks has rescheduled the international ice-dancing company to appear on Thursday\, December 8 with three\, free performances of their show-stopping hits at 6:00\, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.\, followed by an ice-skating dance party until 9:30 p.m. \n“A liberating\, exhilarating\, breathtaking experience”\n-The Stage (UK) \nLe Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes\, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters\, the company wields ice\, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.  \nIn “Carte Blanche\,” Le Patin Libre’s founders draw on influences from theatre\, street dance\, and tap\, applying all to the ice rink that is their stage. With joyful authenticity\, the artists combine the best excerpts of their showstopping repertory to create a festive introduction to their new choreographic art form. \nFirstWorks is a core partner for the inaugural Three Nights of Lights festival\, collaborating with WaterFire\, The Avenue Concept\, Providence’s Department of Art\, Culture + Tourism and the PWCVB. A special remastered outdoor video projection of “FirstWorks’ Urban Carnevale – a musical celebration\,” will continue as planned during Three Nights of Lights on Friday\, December 2 from 5-9:00 p.m. on the façade of Trinity Rep\, on Empire Street across from the Providence Public Library. \n*ALL ATTENDEES MUST CHECK IN AT THE RINK TICKET WINDOW FOR ADMISSION STICKERS. Attendees are welcome to bring their own ice-skates for the free dance party. Rental Skates are $7 per person. Performances end at 8:30 PM and the public Ice-Skating Dance Party is 8:30-9:30 PM. The rink will close for public skating at 9:30 PM.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche-3-2/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20221208T091244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140730Z
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SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre "Carte Blanche" and Ice-Skating Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Due to technical issues with refrigeration at the Providence Rink this week\, the ice will not be ready in time for FirstWorks’ originally scheduled performances featuring Montréal’s Le Patin Libre during the Three Nights of Lights festival this Thursday\, December 1. FirstWorks has rescheduled the international ice-dancing company to appear on Thursday\, December 8 with three\, free performances of their show-stopping hits at 6:00\, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.\, followed by an ice-skating dance party until 9:30 p.m.* \n“A liberating\, exhilarating\, breathtaking experience”\n-The Stage (UK) \nLe Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes\, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters\, the company wields ice\, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.  \nIn “Carte Blanche\,” Le Patin Libre’s founders draw on influences from theatre\, street dance\, and tap\, applying all to the ice rink that is their stage. With joyful authenticity\, the artists combine the best excerpts of their showstopping repertory to create a festive introduction to their new choreographic art form. \nFirstWorks is a core partner for the inaugural Three Nights of Lights festival\, collaborating with WaterFire\, The Avenue Concept\, Providence’s Department of Art\, Culture + Tourism and the PWCVB. A special remastered outdoor video projection of “FirstWorks’ Urban Carnevale – a musical celebration\,” will continue as planned during Three Nights of Lights on Friday\, December 2 from 5-9:00 p.m. on the façade of Trinity Rep\, on Empire Street across from the Providence Public Library. \n*ALL ATTENDEES MUST CHECK IN AT THE RINK TICKET WINDOW FOR ADMISSION STICKERS. Attendees are welcome to bring their own ice-skates for the free dance party. Rental Skates are $7 per person. Performances end at 8:30 PM and the public Ice-Skating Dance Party is 8:30-9:30 PM. The rink will close for public skating at 9:30 PM.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche-and-ice-skating-dance-party/
LOCATION:The Providence Rink\, 2 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230119T144031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140725Z
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SUMMARY:The Wondertwins
DESCRIPTION:Combining the gravity-defying moves of hip-hop with elements of vaudeville\, robot\, tap\, and mime\, the Wondertwins have honed their distinctive style over four decades as pioneers of street dance. \nIdentical twins Billy and Bobby McClain came up in gritty 1970s Boston\, just two kid dancers in a dance crew that opened for some of the biggest names in hip-hop history — from Run DMC and LL Cool J to KRS One and Afrika Bambaataa. Moving on to become the Wondertwins\, this unstoppable crew of two has since lit up stages at The Apollo\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Joe’s Pub NYC\, Brooklyn Dance Festival\, Lincoln Center and other notable national venues. Now they are heading to The Providence G to style up our city with their signature moves! \nDoors open at 7 p.m. The Wondertwins will perform from 7:30-8:15 p.m. with DJ Finesse spinning tracks pre and post-show.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/the-wondertwins/
LOCATION:Ballroom at The Providence G\, 100 Dorrance Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230316T160015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140722Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Bernard Roumain | Twin Stars: Diamond Variations for Dae'Anna
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Bernard Roumain\, composer | Marc Bamuthi Joseph\, libretto \n“‘Twin Stars’ is a piece that was created out of love and a thirst for Black dignity — and the hope and optimism that every child\, every human deserves.”  —Marc Bamuthi Joseph\, poet and librettist [LISTEN TO ARTIST STATEMENT HERE] \n\nFilmed at WaterFire Arts Center on September 29\, 2022. Run time: 31 minutes. \nLibretto by Marc Bamuthi Joseph\nComposed by Daniel Bernard Roumain \nDirection by Dana Greenfield \nLighting Design by David Shocket \nCollaborators:\nMelvin Chen\, Piano\nBecky Bass\, Mezzo-Soprano\nAlbert Rudolph Lee\, Tenor\nMusicWorks Collective String Quartet: \nSarah Kim\, Violin\nKimberly Fang\, Violin\nSebastian Ruth\, Viola\nKamyron Williams\, Cello\nChoreography by: \nShura Baryshnikov\, Dancer\nVictoria L. Awkward\, Dancer\nJay Breen\, Dancer \nVideo by Steer  \nThe future is built on how we remember. In Twin Stars\, Daniel Bernard Roumain and Marc Bamuthi Joseph honor the memory of Philando Castile\, murdered in 2016 during a police traffic stop while his four-year-old daughter\, Dae’Anna and her mother\, Diamond Reynolds bore witness in the back seat of the car. The epidemic of violence against Black bodies sparked the path for the artists’ music and activism\, and converged with local collaborators in Providence\, Rhode Island as the opening performance for FirstWorks’ 2022 season.  \nWith “Twin Stars\,” the artists have created a sanctuary on both live and virtual stages. I thank them — and their collaborators\, for this painful\, beautiful work of art that bears witness to Black trauma and brings us together to move forward. FirstWorks honors this work and is fiercely committed to our role in the arts ecosphere that brings artists and community together. \nThis chamber work\, performed by string quartet\, piano\, two vocalists and dancers\, challenges us to ask: How are we going to do the work? How are we going to join together against the persistence of anti-Black racism in the United States? It asks us to remember that beauty and joy can also be forms of resistance and proclamation. \nDaniel is using music\, classical music at that\, as an instrument of change. We must rise to this moment. The voices of artists beckon us forward to a kinder future.  \nKathleen Pletcher\nExecutive Artistic Director & Founder\, FirstWorks \nRead about FirstWorks’ commitment to equity and inclusion.\nWe look forward to continuing this work\, both internally and in the community.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/twin-stars-diamond-variations-for-daeanna/
LOCATION:FirstWorks Virtual Stage
CATEGORIES:Season 2022-2023,Season 2023-2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230426T141101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140720Z
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: The Garifuna Collective
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Afro-Indigenous Music from Belize & Honduras \nDue to international passport issues for Belize-based Garifuna Collective\, their FirstWorks Summer Beats concert has been moved to a new date and time:  Wednesday\, July 19\, 6 PM at Roger Williams Park Bandstand.  \n“This troupe of extraordinary singers has fashioned a unique and wonderful world; once you enter\, you will never want to leave.”\n—The Guardian (UK) \nThis multi-generational music ensemble is the living embodiment of a unique Afro-Caribbean heritage. As representatives of the Garifuna people\, a distinct language and cultural diaspora spanning the Central American coastline\, these musicians harness the indomitable energy of their African and Indigenous ancestors. Their irrepressible\, positive energy inspires a joyful celebration at each performance. \nThe Garifuna Collective has performed in over 30 countries across five continents and was part of the most celebrated global albums of all time: the critically acclaimed “Wátina\,” recipient of the Womex and BBC World Music Award and voted the Number One World Music Album of All Time by Amazon. \nThe powerful sound of the two traditional Garifuna drums – the Primero and the Segunda – sparks feverish dance floors over a foundation of ancestral beats. Driving maracas\, turtle shells\, guitars and swinging bass grooves blend with powerful call-and-response vocals to tell stories through music\, dance\, and traditional costume. \nMORE INFO\nThe Garifuna people are the descendants of an Afro-Indigenous population from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent who were exiled to the Honduran coast in the eighteenth century and subsequently moved to Belize. Learn more
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/firstworks-summer-beats-concerts-the-garifuna-collective/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Bandstand\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2023-2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230426T140953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140718Z
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SUMMARY:FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Red Baraat
DESCRIPTION:Future Funk with a World Beat \nBhangra funk is the explosive\, multicultural dance music of the next generation and Red Baraat are its undisputed kings. This seven-piece “dhol n’ brass” outfit has been hailed as “the best party band in years” by NPR and “a big band for the world” by the Wall Street Journal. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain\, the group has drawn worldwide accolades for its singular sound\, a merging of hard-driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop\, jazz and raw punk energy. \nThe band’s high-octane live shows have lit up iconic stages worldwide\, from WOMAD to The White House. They’ve performed at Bonnaroo\, Austin City Limits\, globalFEST\, Lincoln Center\, New Orleans Jazz Fest\, Olympic Games and Providence’s own PVDFest\, communing with audiences in a joyful\, near-hedonistic celebration of music and dance. Created with a purposeful agenda to manifest joy and unity in all people\, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve. \n“If we can unite people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to partake in the exuberance of life through the universal language of music\, then life is that much sweeter.” -Sunny Jain \nFREE\, ALL-AGES “SPARKLE MOTION: DIY RIBBON DANCER” WORKSHOP\nGet your festival on at the free FirstWorks craft table by the Roger Williams Park Bandstand! Eco-friendly face glitter will be available as well as an easy ribbon-dancer craft workshop. All ages are welcome for this pre-concert event starting at 5 p.m. 
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/firstworks-summer-beats-concerts-red-baraat/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Bandstand\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 2023-2024
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GEO:41.78338;-71.41672
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230614T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140712Z
UID:10000239-1694131200-1694390399@firstworks.org
SUMMARY:Pneuhaus Inflatable Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Pneuhaus is an interdisciplinary art and design studio that specializes in ephemeral art installations. Their immersive sculptures guide visitors into the universe of their senses. The design process deeply engages the intrinsic qualities of materials to evolve forms that harmoniously express their physical and dynamic nature. Inspired by physics\, biology\, and craft\, their studio’s work incorporates the lessons of nature in both form and function. \n“Grove” is an immersive sculpture that stands as a monument to the invisible forces that shape the world around us. Inspired by the subterranean root systems that connect our forests\, twenty-three columns of light are channeled into a single branching network and vaulted high into the sky\, creating pockets and clearings for people to explore. Held up by only air and fabric\, lights gently pulse through the form\, distributing colors and entwining visitors throughout its roots. \n“The Street Seats” are a group of interactive seating units designed to bring color and play to any area. Each Seat is a simple geometric shape made from one line that turns\, twists\, and falls over itself. In this way the Seats multifunction as striking sculptural centerpieces\, experiential furniture\, and movable play objects.​
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/pneuhaus-inflatable-art-studio/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230530T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140716Z
UID:10000233-1694131200-1694390399@firstworks.org
SUMMARY:PVDFest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Brett P. Smiley\, the City of Providence’s Department of Art\, Culture\, Tourism and founding partner FirstWorks will once again host PVDFest\, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival\, September 8-10\, 2023. Again\, artists and performers from around the corner and around the globe will come to the Creative Capital\, further building our reputation as a world-renowned arts and culture community. PVDFest programming will culminate on Sunday\, September 10 with live music\, dance\, food\, and visual art installations that will transform Providence. \nJoin the festival this year and celebrate Providence as a waterfront city with an engaging new festival footprint at 195 District Park. With the cityscape as the backdrop\, this year’s festival will dazzle in exciting new spaces.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/pvdfest-2023/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T171000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T181000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230824T154503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140710Z
UID:10000259-1694193000-1694196600@firstworks.org
SUMMARY:EhShawnee
DESCRIPTION:EhShawnee’s 30-minute performance at PVDFest promises an electrifying display of energy and music. Backed by her vibrant band of 12 musicians\, she will enrapture attendees with her soulful voice and captivating dance moves as she sings her hit songs. The infectious salsa beats that have garnered her acclaim in the US and the Dominican Republic will leave the crowd yearning for more. This unforgettable show will be a testament to EhShawnee’s undeniable talent and unwavering passion for her music.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/ehshawnee/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
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SUMMARY:Chachi Carvalho and the International Players
DESCRIPTION:Chachi Carvalho and the International Players will take the stage at PVDFest once again to bring you an action packed and energetic hip hop dance party that is fun for the whole family. They will be accompanied by some surprise guest artists who are sure to add to the vibes! Do not miss this chance to celebrate life with some of the most engaging musicians Rhode Island has to offer.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/chachi-carvalho-and-the-international-players/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230814T172439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140704Z
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SUMMARY:PVDFest Opening Night Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kick-off to PVDFest 2023 at the Opening Night Party on Friday\, September 8th from 7-9pm! Come down for programming on the District Park Main Stage and stick around for a party! Hosted by Barbara Morse Silva\, and Mario Hilario of WJAR NBC 10\, the party will overlook District Park and provide unbeatable views of the new PVDFest footprint. \nCatch the sashing ceremony for our 2023 Parade Grand Marshals! This year’s Grand Marshals are civic leaders dedicated to supporting and elevating Providence’s revered arts culture. Join in celebrating Helen Baskerville-Dukes and Gonzalo Cuervo! \nDon’t miss the unveiling of the PVDFest 2023 limited edition Commemorative Poster designed by Julio Berroa! \nWith food\, cash bar\, and entertainment\, this party is the place to be to rub shoulders with artists\, local champions\, and community leaders as we celebrate the kick-off of PVDFest 2023. \n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$100\nHeadliner\nYou’re a showstopper! You know how to turn heads and draw a crowd! Your passion and commitment makes possible a Festival full talent and wonder. Tickets include a signed and numbered\, limited edition commemorative poster\, and two (2) complimentary drink tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$50\nFestival Fan\nYou’ve got an eye for entertainment! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee\, you know that Festivals are the place to be for one-of-a-kind experiences\, and memorable encounters. Tickets include one (1) complimentary drink ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$35\nCommunity Culturist\nYou are the bedrock of the Festival! You know that Festivals are vehicles to anchor place and build community\, and we are thrilled that you’re here! \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Act: Empress \nEmpress is a singer\, songwriter\, and performer based in Rhode Island. Her music delights audiences with her smooth\, soothing vocals and a range and style often compared to Jewel\, Etta James\, and Adele. Her style is soulful and enigmatic\, and mixes rhythm\, blues\, jazz and folk. Lyrically\, Empress’s songs reflect her life and the people she meets along her journey.  As an artist\, survivor of domestic violence\, and mother\, she aims to bring awareness to issues facing families\, single parents and those affected by familial abuse and poverty in her community and around the country.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/pvdfest-opening-night-party/
LOCATION:CIC\, 225 Dyer Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230614T170533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140701Z
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SUMMARY:Flawless
DESCRIPTION:Flawless is Rhode Island’s own rap and hip-hop phenomenon. From touring the country independently to his breakout TV performance as a finalist on the 2019 Netflix reality competition series\, “Rhythm N’ Flow\,” Flawless proves that many are manufactured\, but few are born with it. You can take one look in his eyes and see that he is different. His hard work\, dedication\, and drive have earned him a key to this city – let’s welcome him back with his band for an unforgettable free outdoor celebration of lyricism and drive.​​
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/flawless/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230614T170503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140658Z
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SUMMARY:Mavis Staples
DESCRIPTION:Mavis Staples is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and Gospel Hall of Famer— living\, breathing history. She made a name for herself in the 1950s as part of The Staple Singers\, went on to contribute to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights era\, and later rose to pop radio stardom with hits like “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself.”​ \nNow in her eighth decade of singing truth\, she has a presence “so unfailingly joyful that you never take your eyes off her” (The New Yorker). On September 9th\, Chicago’s own Mavis Staples will bring her iconic smoky sound to the PVDFest mainstage in a scintillating evening of soul\, gospel and her signature brand of R&B.​ \nWith her trademark deep growl more powerful than ever\, Staples shouts\, croons\, scats\, swoops\, and testifies like no one else can.​
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/mavis-staples/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20230614T170535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140655Z
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SUMMARY:Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sidy Maiga is producing his eleventh annual Afrika Nyaga drum and dance festival celebrating African culture and the Diaspora in collaboration with Providence Foundation at PVDFest. \n\nThe event brings together both international and local musicians and this year takes place on Sunday\, September 10\, 2023 from 2-6 p.m.\nLineup\nWunmi\nMaster Soumy\nSidy Maiga & The Brige Where We Meet with Special Guest Oumou Sangaré\n\nAlso Featuring\nManolo Mairena & La Pura Vida\nHaus of Glitter Dance Company\nProjetu Batuku
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/afrika-nyaga-drum-dance-festival-celebrates-african-culture-in-ri/
LOCATION:195 District Park\, 120 Peck Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:PVDFest,Season 2023-2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T152333
CREATED:20231020T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140652Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual talk with Rennie Harris and Jessica T. Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special virtual artist talk with legendary choreographer\, Rennie Harris\, as he talks about the restaging of his classic work\, Rome & Jewels\, with his company Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater (RHPM). Critically acclaimed as an Elizabethan masterpiece Rome & Jewels is a retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set in the streets of Philadelphia. The production broke ground nationally and internationally\, winning 3 Bessie awards\, a Shakespeare Theater Award\, and a nomination for the United Kingdom’s Lawrence Olivier award. Rennie Harris Puremovement is the longest-running street dance theater company in American history and is “the” preeminent ambassador and elder of Hip-hop and Street dance culture. \nIn conversation with Rennie is Providence-based dancer\, educator and choreographer\, Jessica T. Pearson. Jessica is an Associate Professor of Dance at Rhode Island College and has danced with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble\, Gesel Mason and Concepts In Motion (Bermuda). She has been invited to teach and choreograph at Ballet West\, Brown University\, Providence College\, Salve Regina University\,  University of Kentucky Lexington\, Utah Regional Ballet and has taught overseas. Her choreography has been presented at Urbanity Next (Boston) and Utah Regional Ballet. She received her MFA in Dance from the University of Colorado\, Boulder where she studied dance pedagogy\, dance wellness and choreography and holds a BFA from Towson University in Dance Performance.
URL:https://firstworks.org/event/virtual-talk-with-rennie-harris-and-jessica-t-pearson/
LOCATION:This is a Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,Season 2023-2024
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