The Rhode Island Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary by inviting the public to a free concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park this Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Community is at the heart of what we"
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The Rhode Island Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary by inviting the public to a free concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park this Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
"Community is at the heart of what we do. Community begins where people gather for shared experiences. We couldn't think of a better place to celebrate our centennial than in one of the state's best-loved spots," Neil Steinberg, the Foundation's president and CEO said in a statement.
It will be the first time since 2004 that the Philharmonic has played in Roger Williams Park. The two-hour program will include rousing standards like the Star Spangled Banner and the 1812 Overture and fun favorites such as Star Wars and Olympic Fanfare.
"There will be a caravan of food trucks and room for thousands of music lovers on blankets and lawn chairs. It should be a spectacular evening," said Steinberg.
Even though the event is free and open to the public, the Foundation has arranged for Rhode Island Public Radio to broadcast the concert live on RIPR.org or 88.1FM, 91.5FM, and 102.7FM.
The announcement comes as the Foundation celebrates its centennial. Founded on June 13, 1916, with a $10,000 gift from industrialist Jesse Metcalf, the Foundation's assets have grown to nearly $800 million. Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded more than $165 million in grants.
The centerpiece of the centennial celebration is a $10 million campaign to restore Roger Williams Park. The work will include improvements to the park's entrances, new signage, expanded walkways and bicycle paths and repairs to the Museum of Natural History, the Bandstand, the Casino and the Temple to Music.
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richardcorrente
This is the kind of cultural event we should be having at Rocky Point. As Mayor I will seek out musical venues such as this and recommend them to the City Council. Overlooking Narragansett Bay is the perfect location for quality family fare. I can see weekly concerts in Summertime called something like "Sunday-in-the-Park" becoming as popular as Tanglewood in Massachusetts and Fort Adams in Newport. They would attract tourists from within our state who would evolve into a new group of taxpayers and when the number of taxpayers grows the amount-per-taxpayer decreases, a win-win for us all.
In the last ten years Warwick has lost 5,800 taxpayers and 4,666 businesses. This is one way we can get some back. We also need to "cut taxes - cut spending" as I have been stating for almost 2 years now. Here is one way we can afford to do that. Please check my website for others. Visit www.correntemayorwarwick.com
Thank you.
Enjoy your Summer.
Richard Corrente
Endorsed Democrat for Mayor
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Report this