The Providence SoundSession'05 Parade
Saturday, July 23, 2005
10:00 p.m.
The Providence SoundSession’05 Parade is a climactic moment in this musical
week-long celebration. In the spirit of Mardi Gras, Brazil and Caribbean
Carnival we combine music, culture, and community to unite and celebrate the
rich diversity that exists within Providence and the State of Rhode Island.
Commemorating city life and cultural unity, the parade walk winds, twists, and
grooves through the city streets from Waterplace Park to the Westminster Street
Stage, attracting hundreds of music lovers like moths to a vibrant flame.
Audiences of all ages, backgrounds and interests engage in their common passion
for music, art, food, and dancing in the streets.
All communities, organizations, cultural groups, musical groups including bands
and school bands are invited to come and express themselves through costume,
dance and music.
If you would like more information or to be involved please email:
kim@blackrep.org
soundsession@providenceri.com
or call 401-351-0353 x107
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Event at Billy Taylor Park
Billy Taylor Day Community Event
Saturday, July 23, 1-5pm
Providence Black Repertory Company in collaboration with the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association will present a fun filled day of events at Billy Taylor Park for the entire family.
This event will present music, arts and performance from the African / African-American cultural traditions for community families from across the city.
Scheduled performers include: PBRC Youth Arts, an open mic, In-house Freestyle and surprise musical guests.
Contact Carissa Baquiran 351-0353 ext. 106 or carissa@blackrep.org
Directions to Billy Taylor Park:
From the South:
Take 95 North, then exit 24 (Branch Ave)
Then make a Right onto Branch Ave.
Continue through the light, Branch Ave. becomes Cypress Street.
Billy Taylor Park will be located on your right after the underpass
From the North:
Take 95 South, then exit 24 (Branch Ave)
Then make a Left onto Branch Ave.
Continue through the light, Branch Ave. becomes Cypress Street
Billy Taylor Park will be located on your right after the underpass
Take 95 South, take I-95 to Branch Street exit
Turn towards. N. Main Street/
go straight through intersection onto Cypress Street (KFC on right)
Billy Taylor Park will be on your Right after the overpass
Exhibition
Jazz Photography Improvisation by McDonald Wright
July 11 – August 26, 2005
Presented By The Gallery at City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02903
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Artist Reception: Friday, July 22nd 5:30pm – 7:30pm
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Event at The Met School
NEA Jazzmasters Workshop:
Ron Carter The Black Box Theater @ The Met School
325 Public Street, Providence, RI
Friday, July 22, 5pm
Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. With more than 2,500 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music's greats such as: Miles Davis, B.B. King and Wes Montgomery. Don't miss this rare opportunity to engage your whole family in the living breathing tradition of Jazz during this workshops with this Grammy winning jazzmaster.
Spaces are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first serve basis.
Directions to The Met on Public Street in Providence
From the South:
Take 95 North, then exit 18 (Thurbers Ave). Bear to the left on the exit ramp (follow Eddy St signs) under the highway. The second stoplight is Eddy Street (a Burger King is on the corner). Take a right onto Eddy St. About a mile down is your next stoplight (a Wendy's on the left). Take the left on to Public Street. The school is the complex of two-story buildings on your right a few blocks up Public.
From the North:
Take 95 South, then exit 19 (Eddy Street). The exit ramp bears right and at the stop light (you'll be facing the hospital complex), take a left on to Eddy Street. The next stoplight (a Wendy's is on the right) is Public Street. Take a right onto Public Street. The school is a complex of two-story buildings on your right a few blocks up Public Street. |
