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| Jun 28, 2016
WATERFRONT PRODUCTIONS AND CITY OF PROVIDENCE ANNOUNCE
THE PROVIDENCE EVENT SERIES PRESENTED BY
ROB LEVINE & ASSOCIATES, THE HEAVY HITTER®
AT THE ALEX AND ANI CITY CENTER
– Tickets to go on sale for all events this Friday, June 24th –
The Providence Event Series presented by Rob Levine & Associates, the Heavy Hitter®, will feature country singer-songwriter Chase Rice on Friday, August 19th whose 2014 CD, Ignite The Night, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top County Albums. The Celtic Rock Festival, featuring the musical star of Riverdance, founding member of Cherish the Ladies and Grammy award winning fiddle player, Eileen Ivers, as well as Tartan Terrors, The Town Pants and Pendragon, is up next on Saturday, September 10th . Ziggy Marley, multi Grammy award winner and eldest son of reggae legend, Bob Marley, will take the stage on Friday, September 23rd and then the 24th annual International Oktoberfest featuring seasonal brews, savory German cuisine and live Bavarian music on the weekend of September 24th and 25th , an earlier date for this popular annual festival. More events will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We want to thank the City of Providence for helping us bring an open air event series to downtown this summer and fall,” said Michele Maker Palmieri, President and CEO of Waterfront Productions. “When identifying unique venues, the ALEX AND ANI City Center presented a dynamic urban setting in the heart of the city which is sure to bring a vibrant energy to our events. Our focus was on a well-rounded entertainment schedule to attract a variety of audiences and demographics to downtown.” Palmeiri noted that there are plans to add a few other events to the line-up with details to be announced soon.
“Providence is known for its arts and culture scene and the Alex and Ani City Center serves as the perfect venue to display the creative passion of our City,” said Mayor Jorge Elorza. “Located in the heart of our downtown neighborhood, I look forward to a diverse summer concert series throughout the season and encourage visitors to explore all that the Creative Capital has to offer while they are here.”
For more information, please visit www.riwaterfrontevents.com or contact Michele Maker Palmieri, President and CEO of Waterfront Productions, LLC via email at mmaker@newportwaterfrontevents.com or call (888) 900-8640, Ext. 709. To receive future Rhode Island Waterfront Events and Newport Waterfront Events announcements, pre-sale opportunities or exclusive packages, sign up at riwaterfrontevents.com and become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/waterfrontevents, Instagram and Twitter.
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