Genre-defying music festival produced by Black Rep and the City of Providence. Festival footprint is the heart of DownCity Providence and it features nightly showcases, a carnival-style prade and an after-dark block party.
Celebration of Cape Verdean Independence. Traditional food, music, dance, arts and crafts, and childrens area. Call 401 222-4133, or visit the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission website for more information.
Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 Americas Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call 401 848-8200, email infonewportgalleries.org, or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.
Join a Coastal Living editor aboard The Gansett for an exciting hour-long tour of Newports Narragansett Bay and a first-hand view of Regatta racing circles. Ticket price includes one cocktail and a special gift from Coastal Living and our sponsors. Ticketsemail regattatimeinc.com or call 205 445 6168
Few voices in American popular music can boast the familiarity and staying power of St. Louis, Missouris five-time Grammy-winning soul man, Michael McDonald, who rose to fame and commercial success with legendary bands The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.
For thirty-plus years Robert Cray has laid down track after track of good-times, uptown, low-down blues. Hes won five Grammys and been nominated for 11 more, inspired critics to praise his soulful vocal and instrumental artistry and earned respect from his peers.