BRT Presents: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet

beausoleil avec michael doucet, BRT, Cumberland, RI

For 50 years, Two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have been hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world.” Doucet and the band can be credited with taking Cajun music from its regional roots in Louisiana to popularity worldwide. Born from their rich Acadian ancestry BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits…

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BRT Presents: James Keelaghan

James keelaghan, BRT, Cumberland, RI

By Roddy Campbell: Contemporary folk songs, at their very best, offer an insight into the hardships, attitudes, and resolve of characters and events that shape our day-to-day lives. You can dress these songs up in inspired arrangements and intricate instrumentation but, at their very essence, the archetypal folk song is all about stories. Stories and…

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BRT Presents: Tannahill Weavers

BRT, Tannahill Weavers, Cumberland, RI

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. The Tannahill Weavers began to attract attention when…

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BRT Presents: Turas

This is the final concert of the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series which is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or you can bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Turas is the Irish word…

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BRT Presents – Beppe Gambetta with Yann Falquet

BRT, Beppe Gambetta with Yann Falquet, Cumberland, RI

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, composer, and folk singer inspired…

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BRT Presents – Rakish

BRT, Rakish, Cumberland, RI

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary…

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BRT Presents – Quartermaster’s Council

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Quartermaster’s Council – Knotty Jane, Mouse, Mutt, Smoky Pete, Syren…

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Rockport Music Presents – Pink Martini

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Experience the globally prestigious Pink Martini in Rockport! Blending jazz, classical and vintage pop with multilingual flair, this “little orchestra” has delivered electrifying performances that transports audiences around the world for more than 30 years. Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with…

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Girl Scout Troop Helped Restore Framingham’s Civil War Statue in 2001

A three-year effort by a local Girl Scout troop to restore a neglected Civil War statue was celebrated on April 28, 2001 at a rededication ceremony  in front of the Edgell Memorial Library in Framingham Center. More than 100 people attended the event.  The restoration effort was spearheaded by the Framingham Girl Scout Troop 2112,…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Gaelic Storm

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It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. The band attributes…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Daniel O’Donnell

Spectacle Live, Daniel O'Donnell, Nashua, New Hampshire

Daniel O’Donnell’s remarkable career has moved on to a new level with his success as a TV presenter, just another facet to his ever-expanding list of entertainment achievements. The Donegal-based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score…

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Spectacle Live Presents – Emmylou Harris

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A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008…

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Spectacle Live Presents – Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor

The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles,…

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Spectacle Live Presents – Pink Martini

Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on their own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog).In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album’s…

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Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories

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Spectacle Live Presents: Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Judy Collins

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Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the…

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Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old Friends

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Spectacle Live Presents: Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old Friends An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads,…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Dancing with the Celts

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The creators of the famous national PBS Pledge show Christmas with the Celts, now in it’s 14th year of Box Office success, is proud to announce the new, captivating, highly anticipated show entitled Dancing with the Celts! The rich story of the Irish journey to America is told with electrifying dance, under the backdrop of rousing lively…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Daniel O’Donnell

Spectacle Live, Daniel O'Donnell, Nashua, New Hampshire

Daniel O’Donnell’s remarkable career has moved on to a new level with his success as a TV presenter, just another facet to his ever-expanding list of entertainment achievements. The Donegal-based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score…

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Irish American Partnership Young Partners Summer Social

Irish American Partnership, Trillium, Young Partners

Join the Irish American Partnership on Wednesday, June 11 at Trillium Garden on the Greenway for the annual Young Partners Summer Social! This year’s Summer Social will raise funds in support of Curraghboy National School, a small co-educational primary school in County Roscommon serving just 37 students. All proceeds from the Summer Social will support…

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ICC Presents: Brian J. Donnelly Award for Leadership in Public Service

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This year, the ICC hosts the 3rd Annual Brian J. Donnelly Awards event on September 25th, 2025 The event will be held at Venezia Restaurant. This year the ICC honors Jack Connors (posthumously) for a lifetime of philanthropy and support of the Irish in America. More information is coming soon. Please check back. Venezia Restaurant…

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ICC Presents: 13th Annual ICC 5K Road Race and Children’s Fun Run

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Irish Cultural Centre’s 13th Annual 5K Road Race and Children’s Fun Run is on Sunday September 14th, 2025. The day starts with the 5K race at 9:30 am and is followed by a FREE Children’s Fun Run at 11:00am for children ages U3, U5, U7 and U9. Short sleeved commemorative t-shirts will be given to…

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Boston’s Omni Parker House: A Legend is Reborn

The reimagined Omni Parker House, one of America’s most beloved icons, is being unveiled this summer leading up to the historic hotel’s 170th anniversary. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Omni Parker House is an unwavering testament to the city’s storied past. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to preserving its legacy, the Boston landmark is…

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Jarlath Regan: In Bits

A brand new stand up comedy show from Yer Man Off Instagram — Jarlath Regan: In Bits. Photo of Jarlath in a black jacket swinging a microphone

Ireland’s barnstorming comic Jarlath Regan will have you in bits when he comes to Boston this spring with his new show, In Bits! Regan’s show at The Wilbur in downtown Boston takes place April 23, 2025, and we have a pair of tickets to give away! Regan’s last show, Yer Man, sold out in comedy…

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