Rhode Island Philharmonic: RWP Pops [Postponed Due To Rain To Aug. 5]

August 4, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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The Rhode Island Foundation, TACO/The White Family Foundation, Papitto Opportunity Connection, the City of Providence, the Providence Parks Department, Roger Williams Park Conservancy and PVD Fest in the Parks are proud to present:

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Troy Quinn return to Roger Williams Park’s Temple to Music for RWP Pops, an inspiring night of music and community. As always, the show is free and open to the public!

The Rhode Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble will open the concert with a selection of seven wonderful songs from composers around the world.

The Philharmonic will perform the following set, which includes many beloved pops favorites:

WILLIAMS: Liberty Fanfare

SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture

Arr. SLATKIN: Fisher’s Hornpipe

WALKER: Lyric for Strings

COPLAND: Rodeo: Hoe-Down

BIZET: L’ArlΓ©sienne: Suite No.2: Farandole

Arr. WILLIAMS: Tribute to the Film Composer

BERNSTEIN: West Side Story: Overture

WILLIAMS: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders March

STEPHENSON: Fanfare for Democracy

WARD (arr. DRAGON): America the Beautiful

TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture

SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever

If you are driving to the Park, parking is limited so plan to arrive early to ensure a parking spot. You can pack a picnic, or enjoy a meal from a food truck. Relax, enjoy the Park, your family, and your neighbors during this must-do evening in Providence!

Details

Venue

A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard. 

This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park!

During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west.

Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM.

For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks
Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. πŸŽ„

Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event:

@pvdparks 
@rwpmuseum 
@rwpbotanicalcenter 
@rwpgatewaycenter 
@rwpzoo
Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

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@pvdfilmfestival 
@providencetourism 
@providenceact 
@cityofprovidence 
@pvdparks 
@ricommerce 
@firstworksri 
@rwpzoo 
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter 
@rwpmuseum
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