Celebrate Providence! Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative Events: August 2nd - August 8th

Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Celebrate Providence! 2013 Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative events for August 2nd - August 8th. From music and dance to Opera In the Park, Mayor Angel Taveras' Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative showcases the art of local neighborhoods in city parks throughout the summer. All events are free and open to the public.

Opera Providence Presents L'Elisir D'amore (Elixir of Love)
Sunday, August 4th @ 5pm
Hopkins Square
Presenting partner: Opera Providence
The series features exceptional talent from all over the region. Each performance will highlight favorites from the operatic repertoire and popular Broadway hits.

Island Farm Bluegrass Band
Tuesday, August 6th @ 6pm
Fargnoli Park
Presenting partner: Elmhurst Clean & Green
The Island Farm Bluegrass Band performs.

ACSTA Ensemble presents Treasure Island
Wednesday, August 7th @ 10:30am
Bucklin Park
Presenting partner: Friends of Bucklin Park
Enjoy an interactive adventure based on the book by R. L. Stevenson's classic novel. They will take you through the story with characters such as Young Jim Hawkins, Cap'n Long John Silver and a crew of colorful pirates.

Smith & Weeden
Wednesday, August 7th @ 5:30pm
Brown Street Park
Presenting partner: Friends of Brown Street Park
Country meets 70's era Stones when Smith & Weeden, one of Rhode Island's hot new bands, takes the stage.