Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps

  • March 30, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Blackstone River Theatre

    549 Broad Street
    Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
Ticket Price $0.00-$32.64 Buy Tickets
Description

Join the Museum of Work & Culture for its annual Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps concert on Sunday, March 30th, at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI.

Grosse Isle, a traditional trio that represents the musical best of two great cultures, Ireland and Québec, will perform. Involved in the traditional music scene for more than a decade, Gross Isle carefully curates a musical journey with arrangements featuring uilleann pipes, fiddle, piano, whistle and banjo. Grosse Isle has appeared at major international events including Celtic Connections (Scotland), Milwaukee Irish Fest (USA), National Folk Festival (Australia), WOMEX (Portugal), the Canada Games and the Canadian Folk Music Awards Gala (Canada).

Doors will open at 2pm, with a sample of poutine, delicious pastries courtesy of Wright’s Dairy Farm, and other refreshments. The concert will begin at 3pm and last 90 minutes, with one intermission.  Following the concert, the afternoon will culminate with the announcement of the winners of the museum’s annual raffle.

 

Salute to Spring is made possible in part by the event’s generous sponsors: Délégation of Québec in Boston, Brule, Nault & Hainley, Lepine Financial Advisors, RI AFL-CIO, The Brickle Group, New England Laborers, Bourget & Associates, Paul and Denise Bourget, Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery; with additional support from Council General of Canada, David Soucy, NEARI, Single Source Disaster Recovery Specialist, Inc; as well as, Councilman Dan Gendron, Northern RI Chamber of Commerce, Sheahan Printing, Wealth Management Resources, Inc, Hunter Insurance Company, McGee Re/Max Properties, and L’il General Stores.

 

Date & Time

Sun, Mar 30, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Venue Details

Blackstone River Theatre

549 Broad Street
Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 Blackstone River Theatre
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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