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SUMMARY:YA Comics Club
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL teenage COMICS ENTHUSIASTS!!!! Do you like comics? Graphics novels? Manga? Webcomics? Some other combination of pictures and words?? Then the Young Adult Comics Club is the place for you! \n\n\n\nThe second Thursday of each month we meet to discuss all things comics – making\, thinking\, reading\, sharing\, etc. Share your favorite manga with peers! Show off the comic you’ve been making to other comic artists! Finally start that cool comic idea you’ve been meaning to draw! Learn what comics are all about!!! \n\n\n\nEach month we will have an optional comic prompt to make and share for the following meeting. Make us some words and pictures!! \n\n\n\nFor teens ages 13 – 18.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/ya-comics-club/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Family Friendly Events,Other
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SUMMARY:Fall River Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fall River Food Truck Festival @ The Gates of the City \n\n\n\nGet ready for two summer nights packed with flavor\, music\, and fun in the heart of Fall River!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the iconic Gates of the City on: \n\n\n\n Thursday\, July 17th Thursday\, August 14th \n\n\n\n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nBring your friends\, family\, and appetite and explore over a dozen food trucks serving up a wide variety of delicious eats — from sweet treats to savory favorites and everything in between! \n\n\n\n Enjoy live bands throughout the evening Party with Primo and Troy City Brewing serving local beer & wine  \n\n\n\nAdmission is FREE — just pay for what you eat & drink!Vendors accept cash\, credit\, and debit cards  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Smoking is prohibited Outside alcohol and coolers are not permitted Pets are discouraged \n\n\n\nGrab a lawn chair\, bring your crew\, and spend a perfect summer evening at one of Fall River’s favorite seasonal events! 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/fall-river-food-truck-festival/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Gates of the City\, Ponta Delgada Boulevard\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers,Culinary Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jontavious Willis
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 14\, 2024\n$30 Advance | $32 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nJontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme\, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter\, Jontavious performs original\, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta\, Piedmont\, Texas\, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals\, technical prowess\, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.\nJontavious was born and raised in rural Georgia\, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he has continuously drawn upon to create his unique sound. He spent much of his childhood singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather\, which provided him his first setting to perform for an audience. An early phenom\, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.” He achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015\, with Taj describing him as his “Wonderboy.” Jontavious was invited to open for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ during their joint TajMo tour in 2018\, giving him an opportunity to present his work on a national stage. \nBlue Metamorphosis\, his acoustic debut album released in 2016\, garnered rave reviews in Living Blues and Blues & Rhythm and won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2018 Award for Best Self-Produced CD. His Grammy-nominated sophomore album\, Spectacular Class\, sees Jontavious survey an array of Blues styles with lively ensemble performances. \nHis upcoming album\, signed with Strolling Bones Records\, is a testament to his love for songwriting. With solo tracks as well as duo\, trio\, and full band works\, he articulates a totally original take on traditional Blues. \nJontavious features prominently in shows and festivals across the world\, sharing his unique blend of time-honored yet modern\, intellectual yet danceable Blues with all.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/jontavious-willis/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Stepz Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Stepz is back at Canned Heat Craft Beer! \n\n\n\nRegister now for our Summer Tournaments! \n\n\n\nTeams of 2 can sign up with just one member’s full name and phone number. The buy-in is $20 a team. 1 ticket = 2 players. \n\n\n\nJUNE 6 – Doors open at 11AM\, team check-in by 11:45AM\, tournament kicks off promptly at 12:00PM! \n\n\n\n-1st place: Buy-in Cash Pot\, so be sure to invite your friends to come play!-2nd place: Original STEPZ Merch and Canned Heat Gift Card \n\n\n\nEnjoy a full kitchen menu\, great music\, and a competitive showdown only at Canned Heat Craft Beer. This is your chance to play Stepz\, meet its creators\, and be part of the buzz behind this up and coming\, all-original\, patent-pending game that’s set to rock your world! \n\n\n\nSetz AVAILABLE on site at discounted price for tournament players. Ask Team member for details! Visit www.Stepzgame.com (http://www.stepzgame.com/) and select “game rulez” to make sure you are ready to play! Who will be the next Stepz Champ?
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/stepz-tournament/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation/Sports Events
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SUMMARY:John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\n$48 Advance | $50 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nThe legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock’n’roll group JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the “Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack”. The hit single “ON THE DARK SIDE” held the “#1” position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks. The album sold over 3 million copies and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. \n\nThe title track from the group’s 1985 follow-up album “TOUGH ALL OVER” became their second “#1” single on the Billboard Rock charts and the song “C-I-T-Y” reached the Billboard Top 20. John Cafferty’s solo track “HEARTS ON FIRE” was featured in Sylvester Stallone’s film “ROCKY IV” and he received his second double Platinum two million selling soundtrack award. Over the years John has placed 35 songs in major motion pictures. \nToday John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band continue to tour and bring their exciting live shows to fans around the world. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame. 2022 marked the release of JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND’S GREATEST HITS on Iconoclassic Records. A comprehensive collection of all “original recordings” from their hit albums and movie soundtracks. In the Spring of 2025 in celebration of their 50+ years together JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND released “SOUND OF WAVES” a long awaited and critcally acclaimed album of brand new songs. The pre-released single “DAY IN THE SUN” has received 5 star reviews and is climbing the national classic rock radio and streaming charts. And following in the band’s decades long movie soundtrack legacy it is featured in the 2024 Peter Farrelly film “Ricky Stanicky” starring Zac Efron and John Cena. In 2026 SONY MUSIC released a digital version of JCBBB’s GREATEST HITS available on all major streaming platforms.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/john-cafferty-and-the-beaver-brown-band/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
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SUMMARY:Middle Grade Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Room invites our middle grade readers (ages 8-12) to join our monthly book club! On the third Tuesday of every month\, we will meet to discuss the assigned title which will be chosen from a selection of popular fiction and nonfiction.  \n\n\n\nCopies of the assigned title will be provided for members to keep! Each month’s title and any related materials will be announced and distributed at the end of the previous session.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/middle-grade-book-club/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Books & Tea Club
DESCRIPTION:Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club–one with no required books to read! Instead\, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they’re enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share! \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact Betsy Washburn at 508-324-2700 ext. 3. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/books-tea-club/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Science fiction and fantasy lovers are invited to join us for our monthly book discussion group! On the third Thursday of each month\, we will meet at 6 pm to talk about a different sci-fi or fantasy book\, ranging from new titles to classics. Each month’s selection will be announced on this calendar and at the previous meeting. In July\, we are discussing The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Diana in the Reference Department\, or email dfaulkner@sailsinc.org. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/fantasy-sci-fi-book-club/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Literary Events/Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T220000
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SUMMARY:David Wax Museum & Lowland Hum present The Golden Hours
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 21\, 2026\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nCatch the unveiling of The Golden Hours\, a new Charlottesville-based band formed by the members of acclaimed indie-folk acts Lowland Hum and David Wax Museum. These musicians have been touring and recording for over 20 years\, featured on CBS Saturday Morning and NPR’s Tiny Desk\, and lauded by The New York Times\, Washington Post\, TIME and Rolling Stone\, among others.  The Golden Hours’ debut record Terra Nova (to be released in 2026) includes “Day Wheel\,” an NPR Music Song of the Day.  The forthcoming album brings together the power of these four songwriters in an artifact that is simultaneously lush and distilled\, emotionally probing\, and conceptually expansive.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/david-wax-museum-lowland-hum-present-the-golden-hours/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T213000
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SUMMARY:Take Me to the River Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTom Norton City Pier\nFREE\n4-9:30pm \nThe Narrows Center for the Arts and Mechanics Cooperative Bank proudly present Take Me to the River\, an evening of music\, food and fun at the Tom Norton City Pier on Davol Street in Fall River\, MA. A collective of food trucks will be on site\, along with delicious drinks available to purchase courtesy of Canned Heat and Party with Primo. This free concert features performances by Anders Osborne\, Fantastic Cat\, and Neal McCarthy. \nMake sure to bring your favorite lawn chair and/or blanket and don’t forget to bring a friend! The Narrows will be providing free trolley service from parking lots in and around the area. We also encourage boaters to tie up at the new docks on the Tom Norton Pier or enjoy the view from the Taunton River. \nA very special thank you to all Take Me To The River sponsors including Mechanics Cooperative Bank\, BayCoast Bank\, Aura Cannabis Co\, Fall River Cultural Council\, Bank5\, and Senator Michael Rodrigues. This FREE event cannot happen without their generous support.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/take-me-to-the-river-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Community/Fundraisers,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
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SUMMARY:Next Step Writers
DESCRIPTION:Get revved up for a game changing writing workshop! During this two-hour interactive class\, you’ll learn how to level up and write the kind of one-of-a-kind\, unforgettable fiction that will not only garner requests\, but linger in the hearts and minds of readers\, long after the book has been closed. Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or just jumping into the query trenches\, this workshop is for you. You’ll walk away inspired\, ready to draft and revise the most engaging pages you’ve ever written. \n\n\n\n\nJenny Martin is the author of two novels published by Penguin-Random House. Jenny’s also an experienced library director\, speaker\, and presenter whose essays\, interviews\, and books have been featured on Writers’ Digest\, School Library Journal\, The Mary Sue\, and Bookriot. She is a recent transplant to the Southcoast area.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/next-step-writers/
LOCATION:Groundwork New Bedford\, 1213 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events/Lectures,Workshops & Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Evenings in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 8 – Ruggles Park: Southcoast Brass BandWednesday\, July 15 – Father Kelly Park: Louie LeemanWednesday\, July 22 – Griffin Park: Deja blueWednesday\, July 29 – Pulaski Park: 6L CaminoWednesday\, August 5 – Lafayette Park: Louie LeemanWednesday\, August 12 – North Park: Southcoast Brass BandWednesday\, August 19 – Kennedy Park: TBDWednesday August 26 – Maplewood Park: 6l Camino
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/summer-evenings-in-the-park/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
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SUMMARY:The Banned Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join The Banned Book Club – a place where we devour literature that has been historically challenged throughout American history. Every 4th Thursday of the month we will discuss what lies beneath these pages and engage in conversation about the importance of the freedom of reading\, which is essential to our democracy. \n\n\n\nDuring our first meeting we will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-banned-book-club/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events/Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T220000
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SUMMARY:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\n$71 Advance | $73 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\n\nOn his vibrant 20th studio album\, Airline Highway\, Rodney Crowell explores love\, memory\, and musical kinship with a new generation of roots artists. Produced with Tyler Bryant and recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana\, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from Lukas Nelson\, Ashley McBryde\, Charlie Starr\, and Larkin Poe. Inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and recorded in the heart of Cajun country\, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. From the rollicking homage “The Twenty-One Song Salute” to the haunting closer “Somewhere Down the Road\,” Crowell delivers a wise\, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/rodney-crowell/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T220000
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SUMMARY:Reverend Horton Heat
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 10\, 2024\n$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nSpecial Guests: Messer Chups \nLoaded guns\, space heaters\, and big skies. Welcome to the lethal littered landscape of Jim Heath’s imagination. True to his high evan- gelical calling\, Jim is a Revelator\, both revealing & reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on a endless inter- stellar musical tour\, and we are all the richer & “psychobillier” for getting to tag along. \nSeeing REVEREND HORTON HEAT live is a transformative ex- perience. Flames come off the gui- tars. Heat singes your skin. There’s nothing like the primal tribal rock & roll transfiguration of a Rever- end Horton Heat show. Jim be- comes a slicked-back 1950′s rock & roll shaman channeling Screamin’ Jay Hawkins through Buddy Holly\, while Jimbo incinerates the Stand- Up Bass. And then there are the “Heatettes”. Those foxy rockabilly chicks dressed in poodle-skirts and cowboy boots slamming the night away. It’s like being magically transported into a Teen Exploita- tion picture from the 1950′s that’s currently taking place in the future.\n\nListening to the REVEREND HORTON HEAT is tantamount to injecting pure musical nitrous into the hot-rod engine of your heart. The Reverend’s commandants are simple. \nROCK HARD\, DRIVE FAST\, AND LIVE TRUE. \nAnd no band on this\, or any other\, planet rocks harder\, drives faster\, or lives truer than the Reverend Horton Heat. These “itinerant preachers” actually practice what they preach. They live their lives by the Gospel of Rock & Roll. \nFrom the High-Octane Spaghetti-Western Wall of Sound in “Big Sky” — to the dark driving frenetic paranoia of “400 Bucks” – to the brain-melting Western Psychedelic Garage purity of “Psychobilly Freakout” — The Rev’s music is the perfect soundtrack to the Drive-In Movie of your life. \nJim Heath & Jimbo Wallace have chewed up more road than the Google Maps drivers. For twenty- five Psychobilly years\, they have blazed an indelible\, unforgettable\, and meteoric trail across the globe with their unique blend of musical virtuosity\, legendary showman- ship\, and mythic imagery. \nWith special guests Messer Chups. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/reverend-horton-heat/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T230000
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SUMMARY:We Love Children Dinner Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing while supporting our mission to assist families of children with critical illnesses. Live entertainment by Throwback Band.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/we-love-children-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Road\, Westport\, Massachusetts\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="We Love Children Fund%2C Inc.":MAILTO:thewelovechildrenfund@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
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SUMMARY:Josh Blue - Narrows Comedy Series
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Comedy Series\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n$43 Advance | $45 Day of show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nAfter his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006\, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018\, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year\, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special\, Broccoli\, at his home club\, Comedy Works in Denver\, CO. In 2021\, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent\, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year\, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. \nJosh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens\, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver\, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2026!\n\nCheck out more at www.joshblue.com
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/josh-blue-narrows-comedy-series/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
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SUMMARY:Josh Blue - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready for a night of laughs with Josh Blue at Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for live entertainment. Join your neighbors for Josh Blue – Fall River Fall River and settle in for a show that feels like a hometown highlight. \nJosh brings sharp\, fearless storytelling and quick improvisation\, turning everyday moments into punchlines that land with heart and surprise. His perspective is distinct\, and his timing keeps the room buzzing from start to finish. \nThe Narrows Center offers an intimate\, welcoming atmosphere with great sightlines and a comfortable setup that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the night. It’s a perfect Fall River destination for a fun evening out. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 at 8:00 PM\, and don’t wait—secure your seats for Josh Blue – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/josh-blue-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
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SUMMARY:Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18\, 2026\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nSince forming in 1988 in Southern California\, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts\, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country\, Doo-Wop\, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager\, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75\,000 and counting)\, so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender\, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown\, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road\, and more than two dozen releases to their credit\, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit\, both on record and in live appearances
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-sandy-and-his-fly-rite-boys/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170742Z
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SUMMARY:Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready to welcome Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys to the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of our go-to spots for a night out by the river. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys – Fall River Fall River lands on Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, bringing serious swing to the South Coast. \nThis band doesn’t just play jazz and blues—they stitch together rockabilly snap\, horn-driven jump\, and dance-floor grooves with razor-tight rhythm and a frontman who knows how to work a room. \nAt the Narrows\, you’ll love the intimate sightlines\, warm sound\, and easy access in the heart of Fall River. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts feels tailor-made here. \nGrab your friends\, mark 8:00 PM\, and book your tickets early—this one’s built for moving feet and big smiles.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-sandy-and-his-fly-rite-boys-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260722T180421Z
CREATED:20260722T180421Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Feeling like you have a great idea for a project or a grant but not quite sure how to go about writing that winning proposal? Join our in-person Grant Writing Workshop where you’ll do hands-on training with skilled facilitators who have written\, read\, and evaluated hundreds of grants. Don’t miss out on this chance to sharpen your skills and get some great forward momentum!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/grant-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Groundwork New Bedford\, 1213 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Business Events/Opportunities,Literary Events/Lectures,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260627T231353Z
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SUMMARY:Parlor Greens live at the Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n$33 Advance | $36 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nPerhaps one of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental music is Parlor Greens\, a fresh organ trio on Colemine Records! You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however\, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums\, Jimmy James (True Loves\, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar\, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players\, The Sugarman 3) on organ.\n\nScone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work. He bends the organ to his will like a true mastercraftsman. He’s a veteran of the soul revival scene\, having played on many Daptone recording sessions since their inception\, but also has learned from some of the legends of soul jazz: Melvin Sparks and The Turbanator himself Dr. Lonnie Smith. Jimmy James needs no introduction to many as he’s been seen all over the world performing with instrumental groups The True Loves and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Perhaps the most dangerous right hand in all of soul music\, his signature funky approach can be identified by even the most novice of music fans\, a feat most musicians could only dream of. Tim Carman. The backbone. The pocket. Having cut his teeth touring the world with blues group GA-20\, Carman’s expertise in the world of blues shuffles might make him an unlikely candidate to lay the foundation for the funky Parlor Greens\, but this debut LP shows otherwise. Steady\, heavy pockets and as funky as they come. \nParlor Greens started off as an idea before it even had a name. Carman had been chatting with Colemine label boss Terry Cole about their shared love for organ combo records of yesterday on labels like Blue Note and Prestige. Cole said he’d love to have an organ trio be the first project at the label’s new studio\, Portage Lounge\, located in Loveland\, Ohio. So when Carman tapped James and Scone for the session\, the stage was set. Carman and Cole had started work a day early to dial in the drum sound\, so when the rest of this murderer’s row arrived they hit the ground running. It was instant chemistry. Within the first ten minutes of everyone plugging in\, a song was written and recorded\, “West Memphis”. And over the next three days\, these three maestros conducted a beautiful and soulful symphony straight to tape. As natural and fun as three old friends getting together after a long absence\, only this was the first time they had written and performed together. True magic. \nSo this is the result of that session. Eleven cuts. Ten originals. Two sides. All killer\, no filler. Straight to the old reliable Tascam 388 tape machine\, mixed up nice and dirty for your enjoyment. Parlor Greens are proud to present their debut long player\, In Green / We Dream.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/parlor-greens-live-at-the-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
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SUMMARY:don't feed the bear
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Yumaverse Series\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026\n$23 Advance | $25 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 6:30pm | Start 7pm\n\nSOLO ONE ACT. don’t feed the bear is a 45-minute dark comedy about loneliness\, memory\, and the aching desire to be seen. With biting speech\, meta-humor\, and quiet heartbreak\, don’t feed the bear will draw you from your seat into Will’s world\, and by the end\, you might just want to bring Will into yours.\nAbout the writer: Cam Torres is an American playwright based in Fall River\, Massachusetts. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Acting in 2015. He is primarily a working actor\, but has the years go on is transitioning behind the scenes spending more time writing and directing. In 2019\, Brown Box produced the world premiere production of don’t feed the bear. Since then\, don’t feed the bear has performed in LA Fringe Festival and in Calgary\, CAN.\n\nFollowing the performance\, the playwright\, Cam Torres will host a 15-minute talkback with the audience.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/dont-feed-the-bear/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T220000
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SUMMARY:Trey Hensley
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\n$30 Advance | $32 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nGRAMMY® winner and reigning two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Trey Hensley has been called a “musical phenom” by NPR\, “a guitar-slinging superhero” by Bluegrass Today\, “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine\, and “the Swiss Army knife of roots music” by WMOT Radio’s Craig Havighurst. Hensley’s artistry has received high praise from the likes of Merle Haggard and Marty Stuart. An Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival invitee who has collaborated with Johnny Cash\, Vince Gill\, Dolly Parton\, Taj Mahal and Tommy Emmanuel\, Hensley is known for his other-worldly guitar playing\, jaw-dropping musicianship and soulful storytelling. Having recently announced his signature guitar with Taylor Guitars: The Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e\, Hensley is set to release a new album\, Can’t Outrun The Blues\, on March 6\, 2026. The title cut has spent multiple weeks at #1 on the bluegrass charts.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/trey-hensley/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
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SUMMARY:Shine On
DESCRIPTION:Shine On 2026 is Community Nurse’s signature annual fundraising event\, bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of music\, laughter\, and giving back. Join us on Friday\, September 25\, 2026\, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Century House in Acushnet for live entertainment by The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos\, delicious appetizers and dessert\, a wine pull\, complimentary photo booth\, silent auction\, and an exclusive Portland Getaway Raffle\, with only 100 tickets available for a chance to win a two-night stay in Portland\, Maine. \nGeneral admission is $85\, and VIP tickets are $125 and include one complimentary drink ticket. This event is for guests 21 and older. \nProceeds from Shine On support Community Nurse’s mission of providing compassionate home healthcare\, hospice\, palliative care\, and community support services to individuals and families throughout the South Coast. \nTickets go on sale Friday\, August 7\, 2026.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/shine-on/
LOCATION:Century House\, 107 S. Main Street\, Acushnet\, MA\, 02743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Nurse%2C Inc.":MAILTO:crapoza@communitynurse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
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SUMMARY:Ana Popovic
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 25\, 2026\n$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nLos Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic released her highly acclaimed album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26\, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel\, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove\, blues\, funk\, and soul. \nBuilding on the success of her previous work\, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries\, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful “Soul’ution” to the funky “Hottest Ticket In Town” and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”\, “California Chase\,” the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles\, reflecting Popovic’s masterful versatility. The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement\, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”\n\nAna says: “One of my biggest strengths on stage is my ability to make people dance. Music should take you to a place where you can let go\, feel the groove\, and move. You want music to grab you\, to have a pocket that you can’t resist. —everything else revolves around it. Blues guitar has never really been part of dance music before\, and in that way\, it’s revolutionary. Guitar plays a central role in these tracks\, breaking down the boundaries created by time\, culture\, and musical traditions. With this album\, I’m pushing those boundaries.” For Ana\, blues guitar is the foundation of everything in her music. Yet\, she masterfully blends genres\, effortlessly shifting from blues to dance\, jam band\, funk\, pop\, and even gospel—it’s all part of her evolving sound. \nA true pioneer\, Ana combines her blues guitar roots with bold experimentation\, redefining the intersection of blues and dance music. Her live performances\, whether with her six-piece or eleven-piece funk band FUNTASTAFUNK\, are electrifying\, blending fierce guitar work with irresistible rhythms that compel audiences to move. \nA multi-award-winning artist\, Popovic has earned recognition from major outlets and industry figures\, including Bruce Springsteen\, who called her “one helluva guitar player.” She’s been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards\, and her latest album POWER hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Ana has shared stages with legends such as B.B. King\, Joe Bonamassa\, Warren Haynes\, Robert Plant\, and Gary Clark Jr.\, and is an endorsee of Fender\, D’Angelico\, Jim Dunlop\, and DR Strings. \nPopovic’s commitment to her craft and fearless boundary-pushing ensures she remains one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues and beyond.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/ana-popovic/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
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SUMMARY:Ana Popovic - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River’s got a can’t-miss night on the calendar: Ana Popovic live at Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River\, a local favorite for top-tier entertainment. Join fellow blues and jazz lovers for **Ana Popovic – Fall River Fall River** on Friday\, September 25\, 2026 at 8:00 PM. \nAna brings a fierce\, soulful guitar voice\, razor-sharp band chemistry\, and grooves that slide from smoky blues into punchy\, modern funk—built for a room that listens close and cheers loud. \nNarrows Center offers an intimate\, great-sightline setting right in the heart of the city\, with easy access for a smooth night out at **Ana Popovic – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts**. \nGrab your seats now and come be part of the buzz—this is one you’ll talk about all week.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/ana-popovic-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T220000
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SUMMARY:Five for Fighting with String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\n$55 Advance | $57 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: Lace & Lee \nThe only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. \nJohn Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling\, Grammy-nominated\, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single\, “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” hit the stratosphere\, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity\, if nothing else\, is paradoxical.\n\n\nTo date\, Five For Fighting\, has released six studio LPs\, including the platinum certified America Town and The Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights\, along with an EP and live albums. Ondrasik has penned major hits\, including the chart-topping “100 Years\,” “The Riddle\,” “Chances\,” “World\,” and “Easy Tonight\,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time at weddings\, birthdays\, graduations\, memorials\, and many a home video. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films\, television shows\, and commercials\, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side\, Hawaii Five-O\, The Sopranos and the CBS drama\, Code Black. \nReferencing Fight For Fighting’s success in the 2000s\, AllMusic called Ondrasik “one of the decade’s leading balladeers.” But perhaps his biggest achievement is performing “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” at the 2001 Concert for New York\, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik performed alongside other big-name artists like Paul McCartney\, The Who\, Elton John\, Billy Joel\, and dozens more. \nSays Ondrasik\, “It was a surreal experience. I was honored and blessed to pay tribute to the heroes who ran into those buildings at ground zero\, and hopefully\, through a song\, provide a little solace to family members who’d lost loved ones.” \nNow\, though\, what once was a dream is a reality. Buoyed by his unique falsetto voice and his prowess on the piano—a skill bestowed to him by his piano teacher mother—Ondrasik has made a solid reputation for himself in the world of songwriting and performance\, selling upwards of three million albums over his career. Not only does he tour with his popular string quartet and play solo and rock band gigs\, but he is also a high demand keynote speaker in which he combines themes of creativity and innovation with his business acumen.  Along with his father\, he has managed the family business throughout his musical career.  As Ondrasik happily puts it\, his company\, Precision Wire Products\, “makes the best shopping cart in the world!” \nHe’s presented at TEDx\, The Salk Institute\, American Cancer Society\, and dozens more. Perhaps being the son of an astrophysicist dad and having a degree in mathematics from UCLA has something to do with it. \n“Math was the Plan-B to get a real job when the music thing imploded\,” says Ondrasik\, with a chuckle. \nBut that doesn’t mean he wasn’t always a student at heart. As he wrote songs in his late teens and early 20s\, the Los Angeles-born Ondrasik studied his favorite rock vocalists. Finding out that singers like Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry studied classical voice\, he did too\, even seeking out some of those icons’ former teachers. No stone unturned. \nIn September of 2021\, Ondrasik released the powerful\, “Blood on My Hands\,” a protest song that takes a non-political\, moral stance against the 2021 United States chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. While he’s well-versed in politics\, he isn’t of a bickering mindset. For Ondrasik\, it’s about the conversation. “Blood on My Hands\,” the track\, accompanying acoustic version\, and docu-music video\, “Blood on My Hands (White House Version)\,” has had millions of streams to date (despite little-to-no radio play). Like other protest songs of the past— “Ohio” by Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young or “The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan—Ondrasik aimed to point out a problem. While it’s critical of President Biden’s administration\, he says that if a Republican were President\, the song would remain the same\, only the names would change. \nThanks to the song\, years later\, Ondrasik is still working with evacuation groups that strive to help the American citizens left behind in Afghanistan by the U.S. government\, as well as the Afghan people who remain there largely under the threat of terrorism. It’s a difficult\, and at times a polarizing subject\, but it’s one Ondrasik is not shying away from. Not because of any politics or partisan pats on the back\, but simply because he knows it’s the right thing to do. \nOndrasik notes\, “There has been a tradition of musicians speaking truth to power. In the current tribal culture\, our freedom of expression has never been more critical.” \nIn 2022\, Ondrasik released “Can One Man Save The World?” with a powerful companion music video\, featuring the Ukrainian Orchestra filmed in Ukraine.  The song\, inspired by the courage of President Vladimir Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine\, asks the nation\, and the world\, to stand up for core values of freedom and justice. \nMoved to action that extended beyond songwriting\, Ondrasik entered an area\, outside of Kyiv\, that had seen heavy combat shortly after the Russians pulled back from the capital with an American production crew. \n“I was honored to perform my new Ukraine tribute song Can One Man Save the World? with the Ukrainian Orchestra in the ruins of the Antonov Airport – in front of the Ukrainians’ beloved Mriya\, the world’s largest cargo plane that Russia destroyed at the outset of the war\,” said Ondrasik. “In sharing this musical collaboration on such hallowed ground\, I saw firsthand the fortitude and grace of the Ukrainian people\, who whether playing a violin or driving a tank\, will not be deterred by Putin’s atrocities and aggressions.” \nProceeds from the single and its companion video benefit the NGO Save Our Allies and further its mission of providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Afghanistan. \nThroughout his multi-decade career\, which began when music publisher Carla Berkowitz (now his wife of 25 years) discerned him in a dive bar\, Ondrasik has been involved in multiple charity efforts. Along with supporting the troops via multiple USO tours\, Ondrasik created “The CD For the Troops” project with song and comedy compilations featuring artists like Billy Joel\, Melissa Ethridge\, Chris Rock\, and others\, gifting more than one million CDs to veterans and military families. John has also been deeply involved with the ALS charity “Augie’s Quest.” and is an ambassador for his pal Gary supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation. \nWhile he may not be as obsessive as he once was—writing upwards of dozens of songs per month\, Ondrasik is more focused today. He knows who he is\, as an artist and as a human being. His is a career molded by light and darkness. At one point\, he’d been looked over by every publishing house and label out there. At another\, he had one of the biggest songs in the world. Those extremes give a person perspective. \n“I’ve been incredibly blessed\,” he says. “I still pinch myself.” \nAs Five For Fighting\, which is a professional hockey term designating a five-minute penalty for fisticuffs on the ice\, Ondrasik has also developed a close relationship within the world of sports. He was a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated as well as for his beloved Los Angeles Kings. Five For Fighting was one of the first musical artists to perform on ESPN’s SportsCenter\, and has played The Daytona 500\, Monday Night Football\, The Heritage Classic\, the L.A. Kings outdoor hockey game\, and more. Recently\, John performed a version of 100 Years for CBS sports celebrating “100 Days to the Superbowl” and is routinely featured in Bally Sports broadcasts at the start of L.A. Kings hockey games. \n“Singing from home plate at Dodger stadium\,” Ondrasik says\, “where\, as a five-year-old boy\, my dad and I would catch bleacher bombs during batting practice—that was a dream.” \nToday\, Ondrasik spends his time writing music\, touring\, working at the family business\, supporting various charities\, and enjoying life with his wife\, two children\, and dog Ender. \nThrough “What Kind of World Do You Want\,” Ondrasik’s charity driven website – WhatKindofWorldDoYouWant.com – he has raised funds for Afghan evacuation organizations\, refugees and Augie’s Quest to cure ALS. He continues to support Save Our Allies and the Ukrainian people through “Can One Man Save the World”\, multiple charities fighting antisemitism globally\, and looks forward to returning to Ukraine and Israel in the near future. \nWhat motivates him musically now? \nHis latest three songs tell the story. He wants to promote dialogue. He’s set to speak his mind\, with words\, melody\, and conviction. \nOndrasik doesn’t shy away from nuance. He embraces it and seeks it – just as he does the next chorus\, the next verse\, all the while searching for a bridge\nIt’s what artists and freethinkers do\, after all. \nIt’s his gift to share. \nHis decided obligation\, too. \nAbout Lace & Lee: \nLace & Lee is a folk rock duo heavily influenced by the mystical wisdom of 60s and 70s storytelling\, with a twist of humor and bard-like prose. Caroline Lace and Olivia Lee began their musical journey at NYU Tisch\, and have since toured with Five For Fighting. Their ethereal vocals and risky harmonies carry the spirit and charm of Celtic music\, often holding a mirror up to the 21st century.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/five-for-fighting-with-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:North Mississippi Allstars
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\n$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nNorth Mississippi Allstars started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside\, Junior Kimbrough\, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell. Luther’s first national tour was the RL Burnside Ass Pocket of Whiskey tour in 1997\, selling out shows in the US and Canada. “Kenny Brown hired me to tour with RL and Cedric and showed me the ropes. That experience blew my mind. Cody and I have been on the road ever since.” \nNMA began touring in 1998 and over the years the touring lineup has included\, Cedric\, Duwayne and Garry Burnside\, Chris Chew\, Berry Oakley Jr\, Oteil Burbruidgem  and currently Joey Williams of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Ray Ray Hollowman\, guitar player for Eminem and Nee-O. \nSince their debut album in 2000 and hitting the never ending road\, they have shared the stage with countless legends; Phil Lesh\, Mavis Staples\, Robert Plant\, John Hiatt\, the Allman Brothers\, The Black Crowes\, Buddy Guy\, Snoop Dogg\, and Jon Spencer to name a few\, while earning multiple grammy nominations for their experimental albums of they like to call Modern Mississippi Music.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/north-mississippi-allstars/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2\, 2026\n$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nAfter thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans\, Grammy Award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home\, both figuratively and literally. He assembled his Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans\, drew up a setlist of some of his most beloved songs–and some new favorites–and rolled tape. “We set out to capture that sound in the old-fashioned way: everybody in the room\, playing together\,” Cleary explains. \nThe result is The Bywater Sessions\, a musical tour-de-force that showcases the grit\, funk and joy that’s packed concert halls from New Orleans to Tokyo and beyond. Co-produced by Cleary and John Porter (Roxy Music\, The Smiths\, Taj Mahal)\, it’s a stunning collection of performances that affirms Cleary’s place in the New Orleans musical vanguard. \n“There’s a lot to be said for the ‘lean and mean’ sound of a piano trio\, stripped down to basics\, simple and direct\,” Cleary says. “But recently\, I’ve been experimenting with different combinations; adding horns\, guitar\, percussion and even another keyboard player. This expanded line-up has allowed the arrangements to blossom in new directions.” \nAs for the musicians\, it’s the best of the best. Long time Monster Gentlemen Cornell Williams and A.J. Hall anchor the band on bass and drums\, respectively. They are joined by Nigel Hall (Lettuce) on Hammond organ\, Pedro Segundo (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) on percussion\, Xavier Lynn (MonoNeon\, Ledisi) on guitar\, and an all-star horn section of Aaron Narcisse (Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra)\, Charlie Halloran (Squirrel Nut Zippers\, Preservation Hall All Stars) and Jason Mingledorff (Galactic). \n“Sophisticated\, nasty\, good-time\, low-down funk is the folk music of New Orleans\,” Cleary says. “Everyone playing on this recording is a New Orleanian by birth or by choice\, having learned their craft at the feet of the masters who in turn were taught by the old lions in their day – it’s a tradition stretching back over two hundred years. The roots go deep\, but each generation\, growing up with street parades and second-lines\, absorbs the old and introduces the new\, gently coaxing the essential essence into and out of each succeeding decade.” \nIt’s an apt description of Cleary’s career thus far. Born in London and on a plane to New Orleans before he turned twenty years old\, he grew up absorbed by the sounds and rhythms of the Crescent City. His mastery of the city’s music landed him gigs playing as a session musician in the bands of local legends Earl King\, Johnny Adams\, Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington\, Snooks Eaglin\, Ernie K-Doe\, Jessie Hill–and as a guitarist for Dr. John. He later toured extensively with icons like Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal. His solo career began in earnest in 1989 and includes beloved records like their self-titled band debut and his 2015 Grammy winner\, Go-Go Juice. \nIn fact\, his first job in New Orleans was as a painter at beloved local club the Maple Leaf Bar\, and it wasn’t long until he was playing piano in that very room. To this day\, he and his band continue to pack that room to crowds that gather from around the world\, playing their unique and ever-evolving take on New Orleans funk and R&B. \n“These grooves are not museum pieces\, they are alive\, breathing and fresh – and that’s why joints like Tipitina’s\, The Maple Leaf Bar and Chickie Wah Wah are always packed when the locals\, young and old\, come out to hear the Gentlemen do they thang\,” Cleary proudly adds. \nOn The Bywater Sessions\, the band that Rolling Stone’s David Fricke called “as broad\, deep and rolling as the Mississippi river” is finally captured as intended–live\, in the room and as funky as ever. And with that comes an invitation from Cleary himself: \n“Close your eyes\, imagine you’re in the room with us\, me and the band\, Mike Dorsey the engineer\, John Porter the producer and Reed the manager. Turn it up and enjoy the experience. I hope you have as much fun listening as we did playing.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/jon-cleary-and-the-absolute-monster-gentlemen/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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