Category: Featured

Summer Concert Series Return

Summer Concert Series Return — They’ll be laughing, singing and music swinging* Quoting from the classic Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas, “Summer’s here and the time is right, for dancing in the street!” (borrowed from Neighborworks BRV recent Levitt Amp blog).  The time is certainly right, and yes, there will be dancing in… Continue reading Summer Concert Series Return

Independence Day Celebrations Return

Fireworks, Foodtrucks, Parades and Concerts   Blackstone Valley loves to celebrate Independence Day, and Fourth of July festivities are back in our communities with fireworks, concerts, food trucks and of course, parades.   Our region is home to one of the only remaining New England Independence Day traditions of hosting an “Ancient and Horribles” parade right… Continue reading Independence Day Celebrations Return

National Rivers Month – Paddling Explorations in the Blackstone Valley

A great way to enjoy your river is getting up close and personal by canoe or kayak. Blackstone Valley has several river access points for canoes or kayaks; why not get out and explore the Blackstone River. Easy Paddling Spots All these spots are perfect for beginning paddlers, and if you don’t have your own… Continue reading National Rivers Month – Paddling Explorations in the Blackstone Valley

Father’s Day Fun

This Father’s Day there are many ways to celebrate dad in the Blackstone Valley.  From beer to outdoor/indoor adventures, here are just a few suggestions: For older children sharing some craft beer with dad might be just the ticket and there are many breweries to choose from in the valley. Below are just a few… Continue reading Father’s Day Fun

Rivers Month – Where to Find Your Fishing Adventure in the Blackstone Valley

  June is National Rivers Month. Over the next month we will feature some ways to spend time exploring on the Blackstone River and our other local waters.  This weekend kicks off National Fishing & Boating Week; and with Father’s day just around the corner, we thought we would take a look at some spots… Continue reading Rivers Month – Where to Find Your Fishing Adventure in the Blackstone Valley

May is Bike Month

With miles and miles of off-road paths and dozens of miles of backwoods trails, Blackstone Valley is a cycling destination with plenty of opportunities to get out and ride. The Blackstone Bikeway is one of the more popular bike paths in Rhode Island and connects to the East Bay Bikepath in East Providence. From the… Continue reading May is Bike Month

Keeping Arts Alive in the Blackstone – Live Theater Gradually Makes a Comeback

Last week we mentioned the return of live music and some semblance of normalcy.   We are pleased to learn that theater venues are moving towards a return to live performances as well, starting this weekend.  The Community Players in Pawtucket – our state’s oldest community theater – has been celebrating their 100th anniversary season. Recently,… Continue reading Keeping Arts Alive in the Blackstone – Live Theater Gradually Makes a Comeback

Tulip Time in the Valley

Totally Tulips Adams Farm in Cumberland has a wonderful tulip experience that goes beyond just picking your own tulips; it’s a whole new farm experience!  This fun family outing has activities for kids including a hay maze, hay mountain, and playground. With the purchase of the “Tulip Experience” ticket, you also get a small ice… Continue reading Tulip Time in the Valley

April – Honoring Mother Earth and Celebrating with Poetry

April is Earth Month as well as National Poetry Month. During the month, in addition to several Earth Day clean up events listed below, poetry and Earth Day will converge with a Virtual Earth Day Celebration presented by Notable Works starting at 7 pm on April 22. Poets from around the state will share words… Continue reading April – Honoring Mother Earth and Celebrating with Poetry