JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
with FirstWorks Arts Learning
Saturday, June 9, 2018
As the newest installment of their multi-year partnership with FirstWorks, this year’s Jazz and Civil Rights residency focuses on Jazz as an instrument of Social Change, and concludes with a public performance and Second Line march to the PVDFest parade.
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PVDFEST 2018
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Live music, dance, food, and visual art installations transformed the city in a four-day, multi-arts take-over of public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island that attracted over 100,000 participants. Check out FirstWorks highlights from the Creative Capital’s signature summer arts festival!
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DEBO BAND
with Sidy Maiga
Saturday, June 9, 2018
The rebirth of Ethiopian Pop! “…fierce, jagged, complex, and galvanizing music.” -New York Times
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LADAMA
Four sisters in song, rhythm and spirit
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Harnessing music from their respective countries of origin –Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and the United States, the group utilizes traditional and non-traditional instruments from across the Americas, but with a modern twist.
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RANKY TANKY
Gullah music from the Carolina coast
June 10, 2018
The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix the low country traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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AUSTRALIA’S SWAY POLES
Tall Tales from the High Seas
June 8 & 9, 2018
Expect astonishment as these world-renowned acrobats perform atop incredible sway-pole masts as their vessel “The Fabulist” pitches and rolls above the crowd!
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Spain’s BUIKA
Saturday, June 9, 2018
FirstWorks presents “the voice of freedom” Concha Buika – a Mallorcan cantaora with a profound flamenco accent.
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SQUONK OPERA
Cycle Sonic
June 9 & 10, 2018
FirstWorks presents Squonk Opera’s celebration of “all things bicycle,” featuring human-powered stages propelled by original chamber rock music!
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PILOBOLUS
The Umbrella Project
Saturday, June 9, 2018
A participatory interactive art experience from the legendary performance group, The Umbrella Project is a colorful spectacle in which audience members wield lighted umbrellas devised by Pilobolus in collaboration with MIT.
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PVDFEST OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Friday, June 8, 5:30-7:30 PM
Add your name to an impressive list of Providence Champions for the Arts by joining our host committee for the PVDFEST Opening Night VIP Party! Get tickets here:
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