Arts & Entertainment
Lafayette Band Welcomes N.K. Community Chorus on July 17
Admission is free for this joint concert by these North Kingstown cultural institutions.
The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown and the North Kingstown Community Chorus will combine their talents to present a free concert on Wed., July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Band Shell, North Kingstown Town Beach, off Route 1A, Wickford. The program will feature patriotic and classical music, show tunes, marches and more. The Lafayette Band is led by Music Director Charles Johnson, while Director Heather Skidds leads the Community Chorus.
Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates on the Lafayette Band website, www.lafayettebandri.org, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI.
The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded 140 years ago, it is one of the oldest bands in Rhode Island. Though based in North Kingstown, the band’s members reside in many communities in Southeast New England.
