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SUMMARY:The Annual Teddy Bear Concert
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids…and your favorite teddy bear for an afternoon of music and family fun in downtown Westerly \nJoin the Westerly Band in Wilcox Park on Sunday\, June 14 for The Annual Teddy Bear Concert! Part of the band’s free summer concert series\, this afternoon of music has become a Westerly tradition enjoyed by families throughout the generations. Program staples include songs and activities that the entire family can enjoy! \nMarch with the toy soldiers\, get your groove on with the Village People and YMCA\, sing along to old favorites\, and learn how to conduct the band from the conductor himself. Children may even be chosen to conduct the band while sitting up on the podium. Shake your rhythm instruments and stroll through the park with Mama Bear during Teddy Bear’s Picnic. \nKids\, grandparents\, and teddy bears of all ages will love spending an afternoon under the trees at Wilcox Park enjoying live music. Admission is free. This annual\, early-summer concert is a perfect family tradition for generations.
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LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:250 Ignition: Philip Freneau’s War Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:It’s another 250 Ignition even in Westerly: There’s a different kind of way to connect with history… not through artifacts or displays\, but through the words that captured it as it was happening. The Philip Freneau War Poetry Reading at the Westerly Public Library brings that perspective to life\, centered around one of the earliest voices of the American Revolution. Often called the “Poet of the American Revolution\,” Freneau’s work reflects the tension\, pride\, and uncertainty of a country finding its footing. \nPresented by Robert Madison and a group of three readers\, the program weaves together selections of Freneau’s war poetry with the historical context surrounding it. Timed to the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and just days before the sailing of the Bon Homme Richard\, the reading ties directly into pivotal moments of the Revolutionary era\, giving the words added weight and relevance. \nSet in the quiet\, reflective space of the library\, the event offers a slower\, more thoughtful experience—one that lets the language and meaning settle in. It’s a chance to hear history not just told\, but felt\, through the voice of someone who lived it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/250-ignition-philip-freneaus-war-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, CT\, 06385\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Pops Westerly '26
DESCRIPTION:The Chorus of Westerly\, The Pops Festival Orchestra\, Fireworks by Grucci\, and The Newport Artillery join forces on Sat\, June 20\, 2026 in Westerly’s Wilcox Park for the 45th Annual Westerly Summer Pops. This is a free event open to all – no tickets required. The pre-show begins at 6:15 pm and the main show at 8 pm. Rain date is Sun\, June 21. Blankets can be put down and left in the park beginning at 5 pm on Friday\, June 19.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-pops-westerly-26/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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