Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan: Andy Reich, Ben Andrews, Ivan Wolfson, John Rufo, Bill Lapolla, Pete DiCiccio, Larry Berren and Steve Buka
Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan is a jazz band performing in the Parisian style of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grapelli. Our musicians employ instruments such as jazz violin, guitars, mandolin, accordion, clarinet, keyboard and bass. The Caravan presents its own unique blend of jazz music, performing at festivals and private events throughout Southern New England.
Join the Friends of Brown Street Park for another PVDFest Happening! The event will kick off with an original Marc Kohler Puppet Show before the feature presentation, The Beethoven Movie.
Join the Rhode Island State Archives for 5-week storytelling adventure using the records in the Rhode Island State Archives. Beginning September 14th, Fifteen (15) Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to work with renowned storyteller Valerie Tutson, RI Black Storytellers, for five, 90-minute Sessions, where they will explore resources and records in the archives and learn how to use them to craft and share stories. Stories will be shared at a public event at a date TBD.
To be a storyteller, email statearchives@sos.ri.gov with the subject line “Your Story Discovered!”
PVDLive Style’s Fashion Show Vol 2 in collaboration with PVDFest. It will be showcasing Shea Fashion, KEKE’s Closet, Mike Knives, Human Will, and Cleverhood!
ROLLER DISCO ft. Chachi Carvalho & The International Players, DJ Cadillac Jack, & PVD Drum Troupe in collaboration with PVDFest and proudly sponsored by The Providence Foundation.
FEATURING MUSICAL ACTS:
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Performing-songwriter Thea Hopkins’ voice sounds like no one else’s. Love is at the essence. Whether telling a story or conjuring a mood, Thea’s songs dig deep. She describes her music as “Red Roots Americana.” A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard, her ancestry also includes Iroquois, African-American, Irish, and Portuguese. Thea creates a new kind of Americana, with influences ranging from classic country to contemporary folk. Her song “The Ghost of Emmett Till” won the Grand Prize in the 22nd annual Great American Song Contest in March 2021. The song was selected from over 1,900 entries from 43 countries. Honored by the Western Arts Alliance in 2019 as a Native Launchpad Artist, she’s performed on prestigious stages in the U.S. and Europe, from D.C.’s Kennedy Center to the Summertyne Americana Festival in Newcastle (UK). Come hear what all the buzz is about! Special guest artists TBA
For more information and a full list of the series, please visit the website here.
As Rhode Island’s defacto ambassadors of Andean music, this multi-generational family band can be found performing at cultural festivals throughout New England. Let your spirit fly high with the evocative sounds of pan flute, charango, Spanish guitar, and los bombos —the backbone of Voces’ signature, contemporary-tinged instrumental and folk music.
The Moral Documents or MoralDocs is a virtual reality film that reenvisions public safety as an issue of public health. Residents of the city have brought their lived experience into this collaborative Afrofuturist story that envisions an abolitionist future for Providence. We travel to the Temple of Music in 2040 via a space/time chariot to witness the first graduating class of Community Health Justice.
Come join us for the public launch to experience the first part of this visionary community-centered project. And hear more about community efforts that envision alternatives to public safety.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/518481086148860
PVDFest in the Park has three exciting performances at Dexter Park tonight!
Refined313
Performers: Rosalind Campbell, Angel Cooper, Melody Forrest
Redined313 plays inspirational lyrics over upbeat music and positive messages.
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Gerald Perkins Live Gospel Experience
Gerald Perkins sings inspirational and contemporary Gospel songs for all ages.
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Jermatic, Thomasina, and Djim Job
Performers: Jermatic the rapper with vocalist Thomasina and Djim Job on the guitar and bass.
Nothing but peace, love and happiness from these performers, showing love to all through their music.
There are two exciting PVDFest performances tonight!
Performers:
NOH FACE & FRIENDS (Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion)
An eclectic fusion of Japanese performing arts, encompassing Odori (folk) dance, theatrical masks and martial arts. Original work inspired by Noh Theater, Fantasy Characters, Animation Films and annual celebrations such as Oshogatsu, Hatsume and Bon Festival. This program includes colorful costumes and masks handcrafted by Eric Bornstein and Behind The Mask Studio (Somerville, MA), along with traditional implements such as fans, parasols, Sakura blossoms and more! This show is suitable for all audiences.
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Performer:
Belly Dance by Eunice (Eunice MEDA)
Eunice is sharing a Belly Dance performance to you all to show a different style to the mix and hopes you all enjoy yourselves.
The Matthew Slater Community Jamboree will provide a space for community members to connect to community resources in a fun, family-friendly environment. Fabulous entertainment provided by local community groups and churches, choirs, spoken word, dancing performances and a DJ to keep the party going. There will also be activities for children.
