Wilma Briggs
A league of her own
Wilma Hannah Briggs, also affectionately known as “Willy” or “Briggsie,” passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 92. Born in East Greenwich on September 4, 1930, Briggs […]
Award-winning rockin’ traditional blues band.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA high-energy jazz quartet, although the music is melodic and meaningful with a mixture of original songs and jazz standards.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA singer and songwriter out of MA.
February 22 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmDirector & conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, leads “A Call for Peace.”
February 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe singer/songwriter/composer/piano man is the sixth best-selling recording artist and the fourth best-selling solo artist ever, with over 160 million records sold worldwide.
February 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDonna was one of Tony Bennett’s favorite singers. Features Marshall Wood on bass, Tim Ray on piano, and Les Harris Jr. on drums.
February 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become with the living, songwriting legend.
February 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThis event showcases some of the best talent and expertise in the field. Immerse yourself in a world of cutting-edge Jazz.
February 24 @ 8:00 pm - February 25 @ 12:00 amA double dose of glitz and glamour, sass, and class with RI drag stars Haley Star and LaDiva Jonz.
February 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmA DJ-based dance party playing ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the ’70s & ’80s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (Disco attire encouraged).
February 27 @ 8:00 pm - February 28 @ 1:00 amWilma Hannah Briggs, also affectionately known as “Willy” or “Briggsie,” passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 92. Born in East Greenwich on September 4, 1930, Briggs […]
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