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Newport Flower Show

Tickets are on sale now for The Newport Flower Show, one of the country’s premier floral events, celebrating its 30th anniversary June 19-21 at Rosecliff.

The show’s theme, “Pearls of Newport,” is named for the traditional 30th anniversary gemstone and evokes the elegance and sophistication of Newport’s Gilded Age as well as the city’s coastal and maritime identity.

“The Flower Show is the best way to kick off the summer season in Newport,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO and Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, which organizes and hosts the show. “There’s nothing like being in this gorgeous oceanside mansion filled with flowers of all kinds and buzzing with activity inside and out. I can’t wait to see how the ‘Pearls of Newport’ theme inspires floral artists to their best work.”

Displays of floral design and botanical arts will fill the first-floor rooms of Rosecliff while horticultural specimens grace the back terrace and attendees browse the lively Marketplace on the oceanside lawn.

Throughout the show, floral and gardening experts will give presentations, including:

• Sarah Boynton, author of “Botanical Arts: A Guide to Creating Art with Plant Material for Flower Shows” and the 2026 Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Class Consultant.

 • Margot Shaw, founder and editor-in-chief of FLOWER magazine and author of “Flowering Outdoors: Garden & Parties: Inspiring Floral Touches for Outside Spaces and Entertaining.”

• Jill Brooke, flower historian, founder of FlowerPowerDaily, columnist for Florists’ Review Magazine and author of “The Genius of Flowers.”

• Elizabeth Brown, author of “The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden,” certified therapeutic horticulturist and Maine Master Gardener Volunteer.

• Jana Milbocker, author of “Gardens of the Gilded Age” and owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm.

These programs are included with Flower Show tickets for the day of the presentation. Each speaker’s books will be available for purchase.

For presentation dates and times and Flower Show tickets, please visit www.newportmansions.org/events/the-newport-flower-show-2026.

Bartlett Tree Experts is the Presenting Sponsor of The Newport Flower Show. Whitmores Landscape is the Display Garden Sponsor, and Taste Design Inc. is the Education Tent Sponsor. Sponsorship support also comes from: Atria Senior Living; BankNewport; Coca-Cola Northeast; Mottahedeh; Munder-Skiles; National Trust Insurance Services; Sayles Livingston Home; and Scalamandré.

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts and social history. Its 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information, please visit www.NewportMansions.org.

Umbrella Sky Newport Returns for Its 4th Season: Flowers in Bloom

Reimagined for its 4th consecutive year, the season’s most anticipated art installation returns with immersive new elements and is poised to, once again, become one of the most Instagram-worthy destinations in Rhode Island.

This season’s theme, 'Flowers in Bloom', is a celebration of nature's splendor and beauty. The sky will be transformed into a floating garden with colorful umbrellas painted with bold botanical designs. The theme will extend throughout the art installation, incorporating garden trellises and vibrant hanging blooms that together create an enchanting secret garden atmosphere. 

“This year’s Umbrella Sky is more than an art installation—it’s a full sensory experience,” said David Medeiros, Director/ArtScape. “We're expanding our canvas beyond the sky and incorporating new exhibit areas throughout the plaza. People are naturally imaginative, and the installation is designed to inspire the human impulse to create. Our goal is to broaden the fantasy and playfulness of the space, to create the perfect backdrop for visitors to explore, linger, and connect with the exhibit.”

Umbrella Sky Newport at Brick Market is installed in a car-free thoroughfare, drawing visitors throughout New England to this viral sensation. Escape the crowds and capture stunning selfies in a truly magical setting.

This FREE, all ages exhibit is open to the public daily and features our Summer Concert series with incredible live performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning May 23rd with New England Music Award Winner - Avi Jacob.

Installation Details:

Location: Goddard Row in Brick Market Place, Newport, Rhode Island.

Dates: Now - October 24th 2026 (weather permitting).

Hours: Open Daily - Sunrise to Sunset.

Visitors are encouraged to explore during daylight hours for the full visual effect and share their experience on social media using #umbrellaskynewportri.

For more information, event updates, and behind the scenes content, follow @umbrellaskynewportri or visit www.umbrellaskynpt.org.

About ArtScape:

ArtScape is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming public spaces into captivating showcases of artistic expression. By collaborating with artists, communities, and local businesses, ArtScape seeks to enhance public places and create engaging art experiences for all to enjoy.

Inside “The Gilded Age” Tours Return to Newport Mansions

A special guide-led tour will explore four of the historic Newport Mansions that appear in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” series, offering insights into the making of the Emmy-winning period drama.

The Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays only, May 12 through August 28. It takes visitors through Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms, all of which were chosen by the series’ creator, Julian Fellowes, to provide authentic scenery. Guides will explain which scenes were filmed in each room, offer perspective on the house’s history, and give an inside view of what it takes to host a major television production in four National Historic Landmark house museums.

“Every season of ‘The Gilded Age’ has brought more scenes filmed in our houses, and it’s always a thrill to see them on the screen, populated by the characters we’ve come to know so well,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO and Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, which owns and maintains the Newport Mansions. “Of course, the houses and rooms are not identified in the show by their real names, so this tour is perfect for ‘Gilded Age’ fans who want to discover the roles these historic spaces play in the drama.”

Tickets for each tour are limited to 12 and must be purchased in advance at www.newportmansions.org/events/inside-the-gilded-age-tour-2026. The tours run from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Bus transportation is provided, starting and ending at the Gateway Transportation Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave.

Tour participants will visit:

• The Elms, which appears frequently in the series as the Russell family’s Newport cottage as well as places in their New York mansion, including the kitchen where the staff gathers and gossips.

• The Marble House Dining Room, where Bertha Russell hosted a dinner for the Duke of Buckingham; Consuelo Vanderbilt’s bedroom, which is George Russell’s room; and Alva Vanderbilt’s bedroom, which inspired the set design for Bertha’s room.

• The Chateau-sur-Mer Dining Room and Ballroom, used for Mrs. Fish’s doll tea party; the distinctive Stair Hall seen when Mrs. Russell calls on Mrs. Fish in the first season; and upstairs rooms used by Agnes and Oscar van Rhijn.

• The Breakers Billiard Room, where railroad tycoon George Russell talks business over games on the actual billiard table once owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II; and Music Room, where guests danced during Gladys’ debutante ball and Bertha had her first social triumph.

Fans of “The Gilded Age” can check out the Newport Mansions’ “Deep Dive into the Show” for episode-by-episode insights and commentary: www.newportmansions.org/gilded-age/episode-deep-dive.

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts and social history. Its 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information, please visit www.NewportMansions.org.

The Newport Comedy Series Returns…..

The Newport Comedy Series Returns….. 

Many of the very best New York and Boston comedy club headliners will be performing in Newport this year in Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series. The series will consist of eight Saturday night PG-13 shows at the Newport Elks Lodge starting in April and ending in November.

The series will include nationally known, veteran, and multi-talented comedians, including Nick Griffin, Steve Sweeney, Tony V., Christine Hurley, Jimmy Dunn, and Billy Garan. Most of the performers have appeared on television programs such as The Tonight Show, Colbert, Kimmel and Conan, as well as on networks including Comedy Central, HBO, Paramount Plus, Netflix, ABC and NBC. Some have appeared in a variety of movies.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport will be the charity benefactor of the series, receiving two dollars for every ticket sold for all eight shows and all net proceeds from a live and silent auction at the series finale on November 21st. Clements’ and Lees Marketplaces is the presenting sponsor of the series.

Tickets sent on sale for all shows starting this Friday, March 13th at southcoastcomedy.com

Mr. Rocco is a co-founder and President of the original and popular Newport Comedy Series, 2001 to 2015, at the Newport Yachting Center. “We look forward to working with the Newport Elks Lodge and very excited to be bringing back the series and so many hilarious comedians starring in eight great entertaining nights of laughter in a cool and cozy setting at the Lodge on Pelham Street. These comedians are among the very best New York and Boston headliners. It's a very strong lineup.” Rocco says.

PrideFest - SAVE THE DATE

Date: Jun 20, 2026 12:00 pm - Jun 20, 2026 11:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

PrideFest is a vibrant, day-long celebration that brings together community, culture, and pride in the heart of Rhode Island. Featuring live entertainment, community organizations, local businesses, food vendors, and more than 200 unique exhibitors, PrideFest creates a welcoming space for connection, expression, and joy. The celebration culminates with the Illuminated Night Parade, lighting up the streets with creativity, visibility, and pride. This year’s festival marks our 50th anniversary, honoring five decades of advocacy, visibility, and celebration while looking ahead to a future rooted in inclusion, equity, and pride.

‘NOCTURNAL’ opens June 20 at IMAGO Gallery

Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will open a regional exhibition titled “NOCTURNAL” featuring artwork by 35 guest artists as well as IFA’s exhibiting artists, 15 poets and a showing of short films with an expansive ‘Day of Art’ on Saturday, June 20. Drop in for any of the events and be sure to come back for the evening artists’ reception.

Art and poetry in the exhibit will be on view at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren, Rhode Island, from June 20 to July 18. Regular gallery hours are 12-3 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

The visual art in the exhibition explores the many dimensions of night, ranging from landscapes and interiors to dreams, rituals, city life, natural cycles, and the inner landscape of the mind. Poems by 15 poets exploring the concept of light are installed throughout the exhibition, inviting visitors to consider the relationship between darkness and illumination.

‘Day of Art’ events will begin at 3 p.m. with a showing of short films produced by Imago Film Club members and film workshop participants. The program will conclude with “Light” a film by IFA Community member Katherine Reaves, which will serve as an introduction to a poetry reading featuring nine guest poets. Vivian Eyre, IFA community member and poet, and guest poet Rosann Kozowski will introduce and facilitate the poetry reading.

Following the poetry reading, there will be a brief interlude as the gallery is prepared for the Nocturnal artists’ reception from 5 – 8 p.m. Cash awards sponsored by IFA and the Jay Barry Cultural Arts Foundation will be announced at about 6:30 p.m. Music throughout the reception will be provided by 2001 Grammy nominee jazz pianist Joe Parillo.

The guest artworks in the exhibit were selected by Leigh Tarentino, Associate Professor of Visual Art at Brown University, who has a Master of Fine Arts, Painting & Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Kansas City Art Institute. 

 “Alhambra Gardens, Granada, Spain,” 20x16” color print on archival paper by Charles Eastman

Edgewood Garden Club Presents Secret Gardens by the Bay Garden Tour, June 20, 2026  

Edgewood Garden Club Presents Secret Gardens by the Bay Garden Tour, June 20, 2026
    

A rare opportunity to tour the grounds of distinctive homes in one of Rhode Island’s most desirable neighborhoods takes place on June 20, 2026. The Edgewood Garden Club will present  “Secret Gardens By The Bay,” a one-day garden tour.

From an antique Pawtuxet Village colonial to mid-century modern classics and stately Victorians gracing Edgewood’s bluff and streets, the public can visit nearly a dozen private homes, several with water views, and three civic gardens designed and cared for by the club. On display will be superb shrubs, specimen trees and colorful garden beds filled with native perennials and other interesting flowers. Behind the garden gates, hidden from the street are elegant plantings, intricate stonework, a woodland pond, even a sunken garden.

The tour will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of tour. For tickets and other information, go to the club’s website, EGC

Preservation Society Celebrates America’s 250th with Series of Events in the Newport Mansions

The Preservation Society of Newport County is getting into the Spirit of 2026 with an insightful exhibition, theatrical performances bringing Newport’s Revolutionary history to life, programs for children and a series of lectures by leading voices in the field of American history and arts. 

• Exhibition, June 26-Nov. 1, Rosecliff: “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past.” Curated by Dr. Nicole Williams, the Preservation Society’s Curator of Collections, this exhibition explores Newport’s vital role in the American Revolution through the lens of myth and memory. Visitors will learn how diverse Newporters experienced the tumult of the Revolution and how later generations of Newport-based artists, writers and activists shaped, and re-shaped, the collective memory of the Revolution at benchmark moments, including the 1876 Centennial and the 1976 Bicentennial. 

• Theatrical performances, Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 30 through September 1, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Hunter House: “Loyalty or Liberty: Tales from Revolutionary Newport.” Produced in partnership with Plays in Place, “Loyalty or Liberty” combines three short plays highlighting the difficult choices faced by many during the American Revolution. Characters are based on real occupants of Hunter House, including a stranded Loyalist wife, an enslaved woman and her enslaved husband, and the French naval commander of the squadron in Newport. Supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island 

Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250). • Family programs, Tuesdays, July 7 through August 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: “Time Traveling Tuesdays at Hunter House.” Children will learn about Colonial American life at one of Newport’s most important Colonial houses. 

• The David W. Dangremond Lecture, July 9, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Rosecliff: “The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival.” Speaker Alexandra Kirtley, the Montgomery-Garvan Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, delves into Philadelphia’s dominant role in American artistic and design identity from the early 18th century through the Revolutionary period and into the industrialized 19th century, culminating in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition at the dawn of the Gilded Age.

• The David B. Ford Family Lecture, July 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Rosecliff: “America at 250: From Colony to Country.” Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson and F. Anderson Morse, Executive Director of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, explore the American semiquincentennial in discussing the causes, consequences and characters of the war that gave birth to our nation. Atkinson is the author of “The British Are Coming” and “The Fate of the Day,” the first two volumes in a projected trilogy about the Revolution. 

• The John G. Winslow Lecture, August 11, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Rosecliff: “The Thrill of the Chase: Collecting Art in Our Time.” Speaker John A. Hays, former Deputy Chairman of Christie’s Americas, takes us on a remarkable journey of discoveries made in the field of 18th-century Rhode Island furniture. Through objects, he will reveal how connoisseurship, persistence and good fortune changed and continue to change our thinking about the greatest furniture made in the world.  

Lecture, September 10, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Rosecliff: “Revolution Reimagined: Memory and Freedom Struggles from 1876 to 2026.” Inspired by our exhibition at Rosecliff, “Revolution Reimagined,” this lecture by Dr. Nicole Williams, Curator of Collections for the Preservation Society, explores how generations of Newporters turned America’s war for independence into a rallying cry for social and political revolutions from the struggle for Black civil rights in the aftermath of the Civil War to the modern Civil Rights Movement and American Indian Movement. 

• Symposium, November 5-6, Rosecliff: The Newport Symposium: “What Makes it American.” As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, presenters will address how national identity has evolved through visual culture. Information and tickets for each program are available at www.newportmansions.org/events.

Friends of North Kingstown Movie Night

On Wednesday, July 1st, the Friends of North Kingstown will be hosting a screening (on the big screen) at the town beach of

Hamilton! The Broadway musical.

6 PM - enjoy food trucks

7 PM - Revolutionary trivia contest with fun prizes

8:15 PM - Hamilton! On the big screen

Join us at the North Kingstown town beach (30 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI)

Bring a folding chair or blanket and enjoy a night at the beach

Treat yourself to a great dinner at our food trucks - Cousins Maine Lobster, Meat Sweats, Twisted Churros and Dels.

Wear your best revolutionary outfit and win a prize

Brush up on your American history and enjoy our Revolutionary Trivia contest

Parking is available at 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, with a free shuttle to/from the beach

Rain date is Friday, July 10th.

Event is produced by Friends of North Kingstown Arts Council.

Sponsored by McKay's Furniture, North Kingstown Arts Council, Rafi/Hennessey Foundation and PhoenixFire Strategic Consulting.

Shuttle sponsored by Centreville Bank.

For more information please contact Nancy Rafi, 401.714.2388

Thank you!

Providence Fireworks

City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism announced the return of the City's annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Sunday, July 5, 2026, beginning at 7 PM at India Point Park. 

This year's celebration holds special significance as communities across the nation mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Following the conclusion of the Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival at India Point Park earlier in the day, residents and visitors are invited to gather on Providence's waterfront for an evening of live entertainment, food vendors, family-friendly activities and a fireworks display over Providence Harbor. 

The free celebration will begin in the evening at India Point Park and feature live performances, local food vendors and activities for all ages before concluding with a fireworks display over the waterfront beginning at 8:30 pm. 

PHOTO: Deseignecologist, Unsplash

63rd Annual Wickford Art Festival

The Wickford Art Association is pleased to announce the final selection of 197 artists for the 63rd Annual Wickford Art Festival, taking place Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Wilson Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Recognized as one of New England’s premier fine art festivals, the Wickford Art Festival attracts talented artists from across the country, featuring exceptional work in painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, mixed media, and more. Following a competitive jury process, this year’s festival will showcase an outstanding collection of artists representing a wide range of styles, disciplines, and creative perspectives.

“We are excited to announce this year’s final artist selections,” said Linda Impagliazzo, Executive Director of the Wickford Art Association. “The Wickford Art Festival brings together remarkable artists and art lovers for a weekend celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and community.”

Festival Director Heather Schold noted the strength of this year’s applicant pool. “The artists selected for the 63rd Annual Wickford Art Festival represent exceptional quality, originality, and creativity. We are thrilled to welcome both returning favorites and new artists.”

Presented by the Wickford Art Association, the festival transforms Wilson Park in North Kingstown into a dynamic outdoor gallery experience, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Guests can browse and purchase original artwork, meet artists, and enjoy the charm of historic Wickford Village.

The 63rd Annual Wickford Art Festival will be held Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Wickford Art Association at [email protected].

The Providence Fringe Festival

Wilbury Theatre Group Announces

FRINGEPVD 2026:

The Providence Fringe Festival

FRINGE in Focus Announced for July 12 - 18, 2026

Wilbury Theatre Group announces dates and initial plans for  FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival®. Subtitled Fringe in Focus, the 2026 festival will be a scaled-down expression of FRINGEPVD. Taking place July 12–18 at selected venues throughout Providence’s Valley Arts District, this year's festival will offer a curated week of performances and special events that celebrate the artist-driven, adventurous spirit at the heart of The Providence Fringe. A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date.

Since its founding in 2014, FRINGEPVD has grown into one of Providence’s most vibrant cultural events, bringing together hundreds of artists and welcoming more than 20,000 audience members and visitors to the Valley Arts District each year. As the festival has expanded, so too has the scale of resources required to produce it sustainably.

“Since the beginning, FRINGEPVD has always been about access, experimentation, and community,” said Josh Short, Wilbury Theatre Group’s Artistic Director and the Founder of FRINGEPVD. “Producing a festival of this size requires a tremendous investment of time, staffing, and infrastructure. Given the current funding landscape, including the level of municipal and grant support available, we made the responsible decision to pause the full festival model this year. By scaling back and adopting a Fringe in Focus model for 2026, it allows us to recalibrate, support artists in a more meaningful way, and ensure that FRINGEPVD can return in a form that’s sustainable and strong for years to come.”

Pawtucket Announces 28th Annual Photo Contest

Pawtucket: A City in Focus

Theme: “Pawtucket On The Move”

Deadline for entry: August 7, 2026

Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 28th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2027 City Calendar. This year’s photo contest judges include Butch Adams, Christy Christopoulos, Peter Goldberg, Erik Gould and Aaron Usher.

This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the daily life, historic locations and the ever-changing landscape of Pawtucket through the lens of a camera. The contest is open to residents and non-residents alike, but the photo must be taken in Pawtucket. After a public call for photo contest themes was advertised in January, “Pawtucket On The Move”, submitted by David W. Neil of Pawtucket was selected for this year’s photo theme.

“Each year, this contest gives us a chance to see Pawtucket through the eyes of the many people who experience and appreciate our city,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “From our vibrant neighborhoods to our beautiful parks and historic landmarks, the photos submitted always capture the spirit and pride of Pawtucket. I’m excited to continue this wonderful tradition and look forward to the many tremendous submissions that will help showcase our community in the 2027 City Calendar.”

Contest Rules: All photo submissions should follow the contest theme and must be taken in the city of Pawtucket within the past year. Only one entry per contestant will be accepted and must be submitted by the photographer entering the contest. Photo entries may be taken in color or B&W, but it is preferred the photo be taken horizontally, since winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket Calendar. All photo submissions must be uploaded in JPEG format and should be of high quality and high-resolution dpi. Digital cameras or cell phones may be used to take your photo.

All photo entries will be exhibited on the City of Pawtucket website, www.pawtucketri.com. Submissions should be email to [email protected]. Deadline for entry: Friday, August 7, 2026.

All twelve winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket’s 2027 Calendar. The Mayor’s Choice Award will receive a $100 cash prize. First Place will receive a $75.00 cash prize. Second Place will receive a $50.00 cash prize and other remaining winners will receive gift certificates.

Winners will be announced by Mayor Donald Grebien on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4pm on the City of Pawtucket website: www.pawtucketri.gov .  For further information, please call (401) 256.4486.

The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s (COBSJ)  will celebrate its 10th anniversary season

Preview of 2026-27 Concert Season

The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s (COBSJ)  will celebrate its 10th anniversary season with guest soloists from the internationally renowned St. Petersburg String Quartet, two world premieres, and, as always, music by the masters. 

Maestro Luis Viquez, in his second season as music director, developed the program to highlight Music That Inspires Us: Ten Years of COBSJ. The 36-member chamber orchestra, which Viquez calls one of New England’s finest, performs at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrington.  Concerts are free but contributions at the door are most welcome.  

The new season opens August 30 with an intimate Afternoon of Chamber Music, featuring small ensemble performances. The season will end June 6, 2027 with a similar ensemble program. 

The  four orchestral concerts of the 2026-2027 season include: 

A Decade in Harmony, October 4, a signature celebratory program for COBSJ’s 10th Anniversary, will feature three guest soloists: Violist Boris Vayner and Violinist Alla Aranovskaya, both members of the St. Petersburg Quartet and violinist Alexey Shabalin of the Rhode Island Philharmonic.  The program also will include the world premiere of a work composed by COBSJ’s cellist Kari Juusela, and masterworks by Copland, Bach, and Mozart.

Landscapes of Light and Sound,  Nov. 15, will feature a composition by the late, beloved Richard Cumming, a work by Salvadoran composer, Juan Guerra, and Sibelius’ epic Third Symphony.

With Music … with Love, Feb. 4, 2027, will showcase clarinetist Peter Bianca, music educator and Rhode Island native, a world premiere of Ben Stevenson’s Huron Suite, and works by Rossini and Schubert.

Symphonic Majesty: Power and Grace, April 11, 2027, will feature the New England premier of Deanna Wehrspann’s Breath, and Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 2. 

To support COBSJ online, visit www.cobsj.org/donate