Free Concert this Thursday!

Presented as part of Mayor Cicilline’s Celebrate Providence! series and hosted by the West Broadway Neighborhood Association the 14-piece ensemble, NIGHTLIFE ORCHESTRA, will perform in Dexter Training Ground (Next to the Armory on the corner of Parade & Cranston, Providence) Thursday, July 2nd from 6-8pm. This week is the first of seven free Thursday park events called West Side Thursdays.

Night Life Orchestra is a 14-piece ensemble that performs big band/swing hits. Attendees are encouraged to sit and listen, or bring a partner and dance to Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and many other classics. Sandwiches, pastries, produce and more will be available for purchase from Palmieri’s Bakery and the Parade Street Farm Fresh Farmer’s Market in the park every Thursday from 3-7 p.m.

Future Westside Thursdays
7/9        RPM Voices (gospel).

7/16      Symmetry (Hip Hop) w/live band

7/23      Below The Roots, New England’s Bob Marley & The Wailers tribute.

7/30 – 8/3
Free family-friendly movies every Thursday at dusk, sponsored by the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the West Broadway Neighborhood Association

About West Side Thursdays
West Side Thursdays is a part of “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series presented and sponsored by the City of Providence, David N. Cicilline, Mayor, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, and the Parks Department, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA), and Farm Fresh RI.

Chimichurri for the Grill

 A real summertime spread isn’t complete without the green king of South American grilling sauces, chimichurri. Chimichurri is a sauce that is similar to pesto in that it is made of smashed herbs, garlic and seasonings emulsified with oil. It originally hails from Argentina, where various histories of its invention always hinge on someone from the UK being misunderstood by locals as saying “chimichurri” when they meant something else. Despite the misinterpretation, the recipe holds true to a few basic ingredients—though it can change per region and country. This particular recipe hails from the Patagonia region of Argentina and makes an excellent marinade and serving sauce with any type of grilled steak, chicken or fish. Read more

RI Film Screening, July 10th

Support a locally made film by attending this premier screening of A TIGER in the DARK, complemented by live action sequences by the Stunt Players of America in Woonsocket’s Stadium Theater. Tickets may be purchased here.

A TIGER in the DARK is a story based on true events. Its follows the exploits of one man [Drew Evans] as he aspires to accomplish the impossible. After countless failures he is ready to cave in and assume an ordinary role in society. Yet, by mere chance he encounters two individuals that show him just how powerful dreams can be. However, all soon starts to crumble as jealousy consumes former friends and allies. It isn’t long until his choices inevitably alter his destiny and force him to leave all those he ever cared about behind. As time passes and stray thoughts of submitting to the anguish inside him overtake his rational, Drew Evans must once and for all find the courage to become what no one though the could. Written by Provided by Drew Evans Project, LLC

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Concentric @ Keeseh Studio

Rhode Island has a unique ecosystem of creative, tech-related and non-profit organizations. Concentric is a night of fun and mingling with people you haven’t met yet (or maybe don’t even know exist). The name Concentric is a reference to our goal of aligning the unique social circles which exist in Rhode Island. Drinks are on Concentric thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. The more, the merrier so feel free to bring yourself and your friends!

Friday, June 19, 2009
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Keeseh Studio
999 Main Street, Suite 701
Pawtucket, RI
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