Olivia Pellegrini

Alternatives’ Free Summer Concert Series returns for its 7th year starting tomorrow!

The concert series, sponsored by Lampin Corporation, UniBank, Alternatives and VAlleyCAST, starts at 6 pm and ends as the fireworks begin at 8 pm on Linwood Ave. The series continues every Thursday evening until August 31st on site at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA. Nearby at Uxbridge First Holiday Night, refreshments are available for purchase.

Sponsor ValleyCast is geared towards promoting inclusive and creative community involvement with the promotion and education of the culture, arts and sciences in the Blackstone Valley.

ValleyCast is a subsidiary of Alternatives, a non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities throughout Central Massachusetts enrich their lives in their community. Director of Community Outreach Cristi Collari spoke of the concerts’ stance as “our way of bringing people of all abilities together and also a way of giving back to the community.” Collari went on to emphasize the generosity of the bands and sponsors.

Free Summer Concert Series Schedule:

Kick-Off Concert: Friday, June 30th, Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band (sponsored with a special grant from the Northbridge Cultural Council)

Ends in time for the fireworks on Linwood Avenue!

Thursday Night Concert Series:

July 6 – Olde’Nuf to Know Better

July 13 – Holdin’ Back Band

July 20 – Chuck & Mudd & the Hole in the Dam

July 27 – Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards

Aug 3 – Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds

Aug 10 – South Street Band

Aug 17 – Blackstone Valley Bluegrass

Aug 24 – Lizzie James and the Greystone Rail

Aug 31 – HELP! – The Cure for Beatlemania

For more information about Alternatives’ services visit AlternativesNet.org, or call (508) 234-6232.