Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Two New Classes at the Park Today

We've got two new classes starting on 7/11:

212 Health and Performance has a free bootcamp class for adults starting at 4PM today! This should be an awesome workout and lots of fun. Come prepared to work out.


OM Kids has a free yoga class for children ages 5+ at 7PM tonight. Kids love Elyse and her yoga classes so take advantage of this opportunity to stretch, relax and have fun. Bring a mat or towel and some water.

Two New Fitness Classes Starting Today!

212 Health and Performance has a free bootcamp class for adults starting at 4PM today!  This should be an awesome workout and lots of fun.  Come prepared to work out.

OM Kids has a free yoga class for children ages 5+ at 7PM tonight.  Kids love Elyse and her yoga classes so take advantage of this opportunity to stretch, relax and have fun.  Bring a mat or towel and some water.

Friday, July 6, 2012

The Double Decker Dance Band - Playing @ Brown Street Park, 5:30 Wed. July 18, 2012

The Double Decker Dance Band plays afro-pop, reggae, and other dance music. It's led by Liberian-born songwriter, singer, guitarist, and keyboard player Joseph Paye and also includes drummer Matt McLaren, guitarist Chris Monti, bassist Scott Reber, keyboardist Jacob Haller, percussionist Elvys Ortiz, and singer Michelle Brown. They've backed up Sierra Leone sensation Steady Bongo and have opened for the Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars.


The “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series is presented and sponsored by the City of Providence, Angel Taveras, Mayor, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, and the Department of Parks & Recreation. Healthy snacks and beverages from our featured sponsor, Whole Foods University Heights will be available for a small donation. The Food Truck from RISD, Rosie’s will be curbside at all of our concerts this year.

Tevellus - Playing @ Brown Street Park, 5:30 Wed. Aug. 1, 2012


More than your average group, the performance experience becomes a blend of the ancient and futuristic. Tevellus has been constructing a fusion of styles including Middle Eastern, Indian, Funk, Jam, and Jazz - blending up drum Layers from all traditions into a construct of unique, fiery music.



Accompanied by the dance of the captivating Ms Fury, Tevellus takes the audience on a journey of exploration into soundscapes of the worlds cultures and brings them into new spirit. 

Originally formed in 2005 as an acoustic guitar and electronic percussion duo, Tevellus has grown to a full-size troupe, including baglama saz, tabla, sitar, drums, electric guitar, bass, cello, keyboard, various percussion and guest reed and string players. The Tevellus debut was released in 2009, "Blue Star" the bands second album releases spring 2011- both on the band's own Sign 11 label.

The “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series is presented and sponsored by the City of Providence, Angel Taveras, Mayor, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, and the Department of Parks & Recreation. Healthy snacks and beverages from our featured sponsor, Whole Foods University Heights will be available for a small donation. The Food Truck from RISD, Rosie’s will be curbside at all of our concerts this year.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

July StrollerFit Schedule Changes

Sarah's popular StrollerFit Class on Thursday mornings has a couple of schedule changes for the month of July:
7/12 class will start @ 9:15am

No Class on 7/19 and 7/26 (sorry but Sarah will be out of town)

Classes will resume on Thursdays at 9AM on 8/2

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