WaterFire Providence has been working on creating an exciting and performance packed event for the next full lighting in Providence next Saturday, August 10th. The planning and preparation for each WaterFire event is non-stop — but this weekend twelve volunteers from Rhode Island decided to take a weekend trip to… Read More »WaterFire As a Cultural Catalyst
On July 13th WaterFire Providence held a lighting that coincided the weekend with the 48 Hour Film Project. We felt it would be a great idea to offer the teams a chance bump up their productions and get some interesting shots, so we offered them our services and made a camera boat… Read More »WaterFire lends a hand for the 48 Hour Film Project
We are teaming up with Uno Chicago Grill at Providence Place Mall to raise money to support creative placemaking in Providence. Uno’s Dough Rai$ers program teams up with local non-profits and schools to help support their missions. The best part is that they make really simple for YOU to get… Read More »Raise some dough and support WaterFire at Uno Chicago Grill
As part of Ignite Providence, WaterFire is pleased to announce the July 13 schedule for the Steeple Street Music Stage featuring master percussionist, Jesus Andujar. Free and open to the public, music from 7pm to 11:30pm with a Beer and Wine Garden. Performance Schedule: 7:00pm – The Alex Chapman Jazz… Read More »Awesome Performances at the Steeple Street Stage on 7/13
WaterFire Announces New Partnership: Nursing Placement to Provide First Aid Station at WaterFire WaterFire is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership and addition to the WaterFire installation: The WaterFire First Aid Station provided by Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services. The first aid station will consist of a 24 foot… Read More »Introducing The WaterFire First Aid Station
As a spectator of WaterFire since 1997 with a lingering interest to volunteer, Jonathan Waugh finally took the plunge ten years after sighting his first fire. Jon began his journey as a volunteer with WaterFire in 2007 with just one regret, “I only wish I had started sooner.” Although Jon… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight – Jonathan Waugh
Great Performances at the Steeple Street Stage. WaterFire kicks off Ignite Providence – a WaterFire initiative to showcase the broad range of creative talents of Rhode Island artists and performers, supported in part by the prestigious national ArtPlace grant. WaterFire will launch Ignite Providence on Saturday, June 8th with the… Read More »Presenting: Ignite Providence an Evening of Live Music at WaterFire
WaterFire Providence is pleased to reach out in support of Sunil Tripathi’s family to honor and celebrate their son. The family was greatly moved by the outpouring of support from the community during the two-month search for their missing son. In converting their loss into a larger response to the… Read More »The “lend your hand” photo project in memory and celebration of Sunil Tripathi
This earth day take pride in your community and help make Providence a better place to learn, work, live, play, and especially – watch WaterFire! Join WaterFire for an Earth Day Cleanup! Saturday, April 20th 11AM – 2PM WaterPlace Park Sign-up here. In years past, hundreds of volunteers have come together… Read More »WaterFire Providence Earth Day Cleanup
Providence will be alive with art this weekend. Not only do we have a full WaterFire celebrating the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary and sponsored by Webster Bank but there is also the First Works Festival on the Plaza taking place from 4 – 11 PM. First Works has an amazing… Read More »WaterFire and First Works Festival on the Plaza
