[Summit] WaterFire, First Works & RIPTA Fall Schedules begin this weekend and next

Sat Aug 28 03:26:30 UTC 2021

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RIPTA’S Fall Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, August 28, 2021

Changes Include Route Retiming for Improved Performance And a New Route for Service South of URI
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement its fall service changes effective Saturday, August 28, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.

2021 Fall Service Changes
Some of the upcoming changes include retiming some routes for better on-time performance, and the extension of a number of routes to the Community College of Rhode Island’s Warwick campus.

Two routes - Route 8X (Jefferson Blvd/Buttonwoods) and Route 62 (URI/Providence Station) - will be discontinued, but the current service will be covered by other routes. In the case of Route 8X, service will be covered by Routes 14 (West Bay) and 29 (Kent County). Route 62 service will be covered by Route 66 (URI/CCRI/Providence) which will now terminate at the University of Rhode Island’s South Kingstown campus and will operate with increased frequency, with trips every 30 minutes. The southern portion of Route 66 will be covered by a new route, Route 69 (URI/Galilee), and trips will be coordinated to facilitate transfers between Route 66 and Route 69. Passengers will also see increased frequency on Route 29 and in the evenings on Route 20.

For details and to see how service changes may affect them, passengers are strongly encouraged to check new schedules posted on www.ripta.com. They may also pick up the leaflet entitled Fall Service Changes Effective August 28, 2021 that will be available at Kennedy Plaza, the Pawtucket Transit Center, and the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center. The leaflet is also available at https://www.ripta.com/fall.

For schedules and more information, passengers may call 401-781-9400, or visit www.ripta.com.

The following routes will be affected by fall service changes:
8X Jefferson Blvd/Buttonwoods
9X Pascoag
13 Arctic/Coventry/CCRI Warwick
14 West Bay
20 Elmwood Ave/Airport
21 Reservoir/Malls/CRRI Warwick
22 Pontiac/Malls/CCRI Warwick
29 Kent County
30 Oaklawn/Malls/CCRI
32 Wampanoag/Seekonk Sq
33 Riverside
34 East Providence/Seekonk Sq
62 URI/Providence Station
66 URI/CCRI/Providence
69 URI/Galilee
203 Narragansett/South Kingstown Flex
231 South Aquidneck Flex
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Closing out Summer with one more ArtMart!

Visit tomorrow for our pop-up art markets right outside the WaterFire Arts Center

Saturday, August 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm meet a collective of artists and makers and support their work. Eat some great local food while listening to live music.

Who’s coming? Listen to music from Jim Robitaille while shopping around and grab a bite to eat from Sweet Smokin Pits BBQ and pineapple drinks from Caribbean Delights.

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September 4 at Sunset!
Join Us For the First WaterFire Lighting of 2021
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Photograph by Jen Bonin

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a WaterFire in honor of Rhode Island's COVID HEROES!

100 First-responders and other essential workers will kick-off the first WaterFire lighting of our 2021 season with a torch procession and "Ring of Fire" lighting in Waterplace Park.

DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS our 2021 WaterFire lightings are going to look and feel different. We are asking all visitors (whether or not your're vaccinated) to mask up at WaterFire. Even though WaterFire takes place outdoors it is still safest for us to mask up when large crowds gather along the riverwalk downtown. Visitors are also reminded to practice safe social distancing and to avoid close contact with people outside their family/pod.

WaterFire has partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Health for a COVID-19 pop-up on Washington Street. Visitors can get free on the spot vaccinations and learn more about testing and other prevention programs offered in Rhode Island. To reduce congestion downtown most on-shore programming including food vendors, our Arts Festival Plaza, and the Starry, Starry Night installation in Memorial Park have been discontinued for the 2021 season.

We are planning for a safe and fun 2021 WaterFire Season and we need your help to keep everyone happy and healthy!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2021 SEASON »

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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: FirstWorks <news at first-works.org>To:Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 09:00:18 PM EDTSubject: Uplift your weekend with Chachi Carvalho & the International Players
   This Sunday 8/29 FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park  
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|  Uplift your weekend with Chachi Carvalho live hip-hop concert  |

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|  One of the most prolific and enduring artists on the local hip-hop scene, the positive messages and everyday struggles reflected in Chachi’s lyrics have earned him a loyal fan following. Rooted in classic hip-hop, Chachi’s sound is constantly evolving, seamlessly incorporating both live instrumentation and his Cape Verdean roots. Uplift your weekend with beats, rhymes, and life at this free outdoor event, or catch the livestream on our Facebook page.  |

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|  People’s Creative Workshop, “E.M.C.E.E.” (Etiquette, Musicianship, Control, Engagement, Energy) with Chachi Carvalho • August 29, 3:00-4:00 PM
Roger Williams Park Bandstand • Register Here  |

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|  FirstWorks Live - Music at Roger Williams Park • Carlos de Leon
September 12, 5:00 PM
Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn • Free  |

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|  FirstWorks Live - Music at Roger Williams Park • Thea Hopkins Red Roots Americana
September 19, 5:00 PM
Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn • Free  |

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|  Learn more and register for series updates on our website  |

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|  Due to an increase in the regional spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, masks are strongly recommended for all attendees and will be available at entry points to the Bandstand.

In the event of rain, Sunday's concert will take place inside the Roger Williams Park Casino instead of at the Bandstand. Space is limited, first come first served. Masks are required for indoor events.

FirstWorks and Roger Williams Park are committed to following the State of Rhode Island’s guidance on COVID-19 precautions. Patrons are encouraged to view the latest state guidelines at www.reopeningri.com as guidance develops.

*To best protect others, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends that you continue to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings and indoors near unvaccinated people you don’t live with. RIDOH also recommends that you continue to stay at least three feet apart from unvaccinated people you don’t live with.  |

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|  GETTING THERE
Map and Directions to Roger Williams Park Bandstand
Map and Directions to Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn
RIPTA via route 6 | Prairie / Roger Williams Park (note Sunday bus schedule)
Check out this self-guided bike route on the free Ride Spot app*
Downtown PVD to RWP Bandstand
Downtown PVD to RWP Boathouse Lawn
*Bike routes courtesy of Providence Streets Coalition. The Ride Spot app is available for free download on the Apple and Google Play stores.  |

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|  FirstWorks Live-Music at Roger Williams Park summer concert series is presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Providence Parks Department.  |

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|  Dates and times are subject to change - rain dates will be announced  |

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