Mayor Taveras to Host Free Block Party and Concert Dedicating 'Jeffrey Osborne Way' on Olney Street

The public is invited to join Mayor Taveras, House Speaker Gordon Fox and Councilman Kevin Jackson on Saturday, April 21 for a free block party and concert to dedicate Olney Street in Providence's Mount Hope neighborhood as 'Jeffrey Osborne Way,' in honor of Jeffrey Osborne, who grew up in Providence and went on to become a superstar pop and R&B recording artist.

"It's a pleasure to dedicate Olney Street in honor of Providence's own Jeffrey Osborne," said Mayor Taveras. "Jeffrey is an extraordinary musical talent who became a famous recording artist but has never forgotten who he is and where he comes from. He has demonstrated a great commitment to our city, and we are pleased to both claim him as our own and share him with the world."

The block party will feature performances by Jeffrey Osborne, MusicOne at the Met, the Boys & Girls Club of Providence, and the RIPO Music School. The dedication will take place in front of Mr. Osborne's childhood home at the corner of Olney Street and Pratt Street, where Mayor Taveras will unveil a plaque in his honor.