Rhode Island Philharmonic: RWP Pops [RAIN DATE]

August 5, 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:

[THIS IS IN THE EVENT OF RAIN ON THE AUGUST 4th PERFORMANCE]

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’Arlésienne: 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!

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Calling all beginning and aspiring photographers: join us for a fun and informative fall foliage mobile photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject! 

Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) will offer his expertise and instruction before encouraging participants to explore and apply newly learned techniques to capture the beauty of the Park during the fall season! All you need is the camera on your phone.

This workshop is open to ages 10+, and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This limited-capacity event is capped at 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your ticket before they run out (link in bio)!

📷  This Saturday, October 10 
🍂 10 AM – 12 PM
🍁 Meet outside the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Tomorrow is the official start of WALKtober at Roger Williams Park! 

All month long, every step counts toward your chance to win fun prizes! Keep track of your steps using the free STRAVA app (or method of your choice), and submit your MILEstone achievements of 6, 13.1, and 26.2 miles for a chance to win free tickets to the @rwpbotanicalcenter, @rwpzoo Holiday Lights, a seasonal Family Skating pass at the @providencerink, or park swag.

Hit the RWP trails for your daily walk, and get extra steps in by signing up for these events with @rwpmuseum, @stormwaterinnovationcenter, and our Friday Partner Peace Walks with @nonviolenceinstitute! Learn more and sign up by following the link in bio.

We're excited to present Walktober in partnership with @pvdparks and AARP Rhode Island.
Head over to the Temple to Music next Wednesday, September 30, from 12-2 PM to make art inspired by the beauty of the park! Julie Gearan hosts a free art activity, Slow Looking in Color and Line, with all the supplies provided. All experience levels are welcome!

Thank you to @risca1967 for helping make this event possible!
In August, we took a tour of the Roger Williams Park Produce Donation Garden with garden leaders Kim and Deb to see what they were harvesting! Sponsored by the @rwpbotanicalcenter and run by volunteer @urimastergardeners, this flourishing vegetable garden feeds the community by growing and donating fresh, organic produce to local food banks and kitchens, and serves as public education. 

They’re on track to grow over 3,500 pounds of food this year! 🍅🫑

The resourceful team of volunteers relies on help from the community. Visit the link in bio to learn more and see their wishlist of items ranging from lumber and hardware cloth to tools and supplies.

Stay tuned for part 2! 🌱
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