Linden Place Museum hosts a walking tour of Linden Place Mansion and downtown Bristol focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and its involvement in the slave trade. The guided tour begins at Linden Place, continues through the center of Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade. The tour ends at the DeWolf Tavern where participants will enjoy a rum cocktail and ask questions. Reservations are required.
Barrington Veterinary Clinic on Waseca Avenue will be hosting it’s first annual blood drive on Saturday, September 29th. Come by and donate at the RI Blood Center’s mobile van located at 260 Waseca Avenue and receive a $10 coupon off any service in our clinic. Also, The Sweet Shoppe on Waseca Avenue will be providing assorted pastries at the time of donation. Come on down and help save a life today!
Swing into fall with The Lindsay Adler Duo, an original, eclectic fusion of songs and instrumental music from many lands and traditions, from lively Middle Eastern rhythms to evocative melodies. Ms. Adler’s background as an environmental advocate is echoed in her music, which is inspired by nature, ancient folklore and Celtic mythology. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors. Advance registration is required.
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2:00 pm
Lindsay Adler Duo in Concert @ Audubon Environmental Education Center
The Tobey Hospital Guild’s annual gala will feature entertainment provided by the Tune Weavers, well known for their hit, “Happy, Happy Birthday Baby.” In true doo-wop style, dancing will be optional. There will be hors d’oeuvres and dinner featuring sliced tenderloin of beef and Maryland crab cakes. Proceeds will benefit the Guild’s $100,000 pledge to purchase new patient equipment at Tobey. The event will also feature a live and silent auction.
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6:00 pm
“An Evening of Doo-Wop” @ White’s of Westport
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Harvest Moon Walk @ Turner Loop Trail Parking Area
Join the Ten Mile River Watershed Council and the East Providence Land Conservation Trust for their second annual Harvest Moon Walk. You’ll walk along the Ten Mile River and Turner Reservoir under the brightest moon of the year, and visit the Newman Oak, said to be over 300 years old. The event is part of Rhode Island Land Trust Days.
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6:30 pm
Harvest Moon Walk @ Turner Loop Trail Parking Area
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Stone Church Coffee House Season Debut @ Stone Church Coffee House at The First Congregational Church
The Stone Church Coffee House begins its sixth season with a double-header featuring Howie Newman and Rick, Andy and Judy, a Peter, Paul and Mary tribute band. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
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7:30 pm
Stone Church Coffee House Season Debut @ Stone Church Coffee House at The First Congregational Church
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April Verch Band in Concert @ Common Fence Point Community Hall
The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and step-dancer, brings her band to Common Fence Music. On the afternoon of the performance, she’ll host a beginner’s fiddle workshop co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Fiddle Project and Common Fence Music. The free workshop will be limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested, Tom Perrotti at tom@commonfencemusic.org or 401/683-5085.
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8:00 pm
April Verch Band in Concert @ Common Fence Point Community Hall
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The Muir String Quartet in Concert @ Westport Point United Methodist Church
In its 34th season, the quartet has long been acknowledged at one of the world’s most powerful and insightful ensembles and is a perennial favorite in Westport. The group has been in residence at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts since 1983.
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3:00 pm
The Muir String Quartet in Concert @ Westport Point United Methodist Church
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St. Michael’s Church Choral Evensong @ www.stmichaelsbristolri.org
Celebrate the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels with sung Evening Prayer in the English Tradition on Sunday, September 30 at 5:00pm at St. Michael’s Church, 399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI. All are welcome to hear the St. Michael’s Parish Choir and the Choristers in our Royal School of Church Music Program, who will be accompanied and led by Mark Johnson, organist and choirmaster at Grace Church in Providence.
This event is free and open to all.
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5:00 pm
St. Michael’s Church Choral Evensong @ www.stmichaelsbristolri.org
Nationally recognized authors Hester Kaplan, Janet Taylor Lisle, Roland Merullo, and Taylor Polites will speak and read from selected banned books in this event co-hosted by The East Providence Public Library and the Rhode Island affiliate of the ACLU. Light refreshments will be served. Books on the Square will have the authors’ books for purchase and signing.
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6:30 pm
Banned Books Event @ Weaver Library
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