Starts at Sunset #2
Event Details
Starts At Sunset is a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking with living tableaus set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers.
The lower deck of the bridge will be transformed into a dedicated performance area, hosting acoustic music and other performances that will accompany the event’s overall ambiance. Adding an element of excitement, a fire spinner or flow artist will captivate the audience with their performances on the bridge piers.
In addition to the activation and gathering of artists on the bridge, there will be a variety of push carts offering tasty treats organized by the Providence Parks Department including the Guild Beer Garden which will be located in 195 District Park on the cityside of the bridge and Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream which will be open on the east side of the bridge.
September 14th
Artists gather from 6:30 – 9:15 pm
Sunset: 6:57 pm
Five WaterFire Braziers on the bridge lit until 9:15 p.m.
Live music: Of Lions And Giants
Other activities: Poetry Readings with Louie., Vlad, Nelson Tavarez, Mel, and Charlene D’Sao Nicolau, Skyscrapers, Inc. Sidewalk Astronomy, fire performer, Spogga, and sound artist Emily Baroody.
Food/beverage: Guild Beer Garden, Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream, and Ming’s Asian Street Food.
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