That’s a wrap on our 2026 Summer Concert Series! Huge thanks to The Seven Wonders for an amazing final show last week, and our wonderful community for coming out to support us all season long. Don't forget, the BVAA Fall Exhibit is now on view! Come check out the incredible local art. 📷 Bob Evans

TONIGHT: The Seven Wonders close out our summer concert series—now INSIDE the Singh Theater at 6 pm! Plus, don’t miss the Blackstone Valley Art Association’s new exhibit at the Heritage Gallery. Celebrate art, music, and community with us!

Thanks to the Reminisants for giving us a great show last week! Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate with us! Our final summer concert is indoors tomorrow at 6:00 pm, featuring the Seven Wonders. Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Thanks so much to Studio Two for putting on such a great show last week. We had one of our biggest turnouts of the summer! This Thursday at 6 pm, The Reminisants will be here serving up classic hits and golden oldies from the 1950s through 1970s. See you there! Photos by James Hunt

Ever wondered what you could make with your own handwoven fabric? • A reverse appliqué on a t-shirt • Zippered pouches • Different kinds of jackets Sign up for classes here! https://ow.ly/EzL650ZFq16 Example images by Mihoko Wakabayashi

Get ready! Studio Two brings their Beatles tribute to Rice Plaza Tonight at 6:00pm. Come sing along to all the classics.

Golden Hour • noun The period of the day just before the sun sets or after it rises, when the light is redder and softer than usual so that photographs taken in it have a pleasing quality If you want to be featured in our virtual gallery, submit your golden artworks here: https://ow.ly/k1qI50ZzZtU

Thank you so much to Le'Mixx for giving us one of the best nights of the Summer Concert series so far! It was truly a night to remember. Be sure to come back next week for Studio Two, a Beatles tribute, on Thursday night at 6 pm!

TONIGHT! Le'Mixx is taking the stage at 6:00 pm. You won't want to miss this one. Quick note: We won't have a food truck this week, so feel free to bring your own snacks or dinner along!

Shout-out to Blackstone Valley Bluegrass for a great night on Plaza last week! Thanks for coming out and playing for us. Le'Mixx takes the stage this Thursday at 6pm. Bring a chair, bring your people, come enjoy the evening with us.

📢Update: Tonight's concert with Blackstone Valley Bluegrass is still happening! Due to rain, we've moved indoors to the Singh Theater at the same address. Doors open at 5:30pm, concert begins at 6pm. See you soon!

Thank you to The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds for coming down to the Mill and putting on a wonderful show for us despite the rain! This week looks like we might have another shower, but Thursday's concert with Blackstone Valley Bluegrass will go on rain or shine. Hope to see you there!

📢Update: Tonight's concert with The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds is still happening! Due to rain, we've moved indoors to the Singh Theater at the same address. Doors are at 6 pm. See you there!

"Taking the helm of ValleyCAST, with its rich history of breaking down barriers through the arts, is truly a privilege. I’m looking forward to meeting our neighbors, collaborating with local creators and finding new, accessible ways to bring people together," https://ow.ly/VZgY50ZsrPK

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We had a BLAST last night with The Catnip Junkies! The music continues next week with Claflin Hill Symphony Orchectra's Summer Winds. Will we see you there?

Tomorrow night: The Catnip Junkies are bring the soul of New Orleans jazz to the Rice plaza! 🎺 Our Free Summer Concert Series continues this Thurdsay at 6 pm. Come hang out, bring the family, and enjoy a great night of music at the Mill.

Another beautiful night on the Plaza, filled with great music and even better company. Thanks to Superchief Trio for the fantastic performance, and to our community for showing up and supporting live music all summer long. We'll be back next thursday with The Catpnip Junkies!

Happy concert day, ValleyCASTers! Tonight, Superchief Trio takes the stage at 6:00 pm on the Rice Plaza for our Free Summer Concert Series. Come hang out, bring the family, and enjoy a great night of music at the Mill.

📣Call for art! Participate in our Summer art challenge and have your work featured on our social media. This season's theme is golden hour 🌇. Send in your artwork by September 25 to be induded! Submit your art here! https://ow.ly/C7n750Zm6RW

Join Holly Crawford, for a hands-on greeting card making class on July 18, 19, or 22! Discover the joy of crafting beautiful, personalized cards with rubber stamps, ink, and paper, no experience needed, all supplies are provided. https://ow.ly/HSZk50Zm6BB

What a night! 🎶 Huge thanks to Far From Eden for bringing so much energy to the plaza last night, and to everyone who came out to make it happen. Don't miss the next one: Superchief Trio takes the stage next Thursday! Bring your chairs, bring your friends, and we'll see you there.

Tomorrow night! Join us at The Rice Plaza for the next installment of our Free Summer Concert Series, featuring Far From Eden. Bring a chair, grab a bite, and enjoy live music at the Mill. Thursday at 6 pm, see you there!

Join us tomorrow, July 8, for our monthly Art Cart Workshop! Local artist Charlotte Eckler will guide you step by step as we combineexperiment with cyanotype, a sun-based printing process that produces deep blue prints from everyday objects. 10 AM or 1 PM at Alternatives' Whitin Mill.

Big thanks to Chuck & Mudd and everyone who braved the heat to catch the show last week! This Thursday at 6:00 PM, we're back on the plaza with Far From Eden. See you there!

TONIGHT: Chuck & Mudd and the Hole in the Dam Band take the stage at 6 pm! We are moving indoors to the Singh Theater due to the heat, but we've got the AC pumping, and a few extra things to help keep you cool. See you tonight at 6 pm!

Big night at the Mill tomorrow! Ash & Eric at 5, Blackstone Valley Band at 6:30, plus INFORMAL exhibit opening. See you there!

Our summer concerts start next Thursday! Join Ash & Eric at 5 pm and Blackstone Valley Band at 6:30 pm. Also, visit the gallery for INFORMAL exhibit by Michael Bourque, Nathan Bourque, Madeleine Lord, and Derrick Te Paske. #LiveMusic #LocalBands #MusicAndArt

We’ve been busy measuring, hanging, and getting everything just right for our newest exhibit, INFORMAL! (Even Michael Borque's dog stopped by to make sure everything is up to standard!) INFORMAL will be on display through August 20. https://ow.ly/GrBv50ZemQ2

Join us at the Mill for our Observational Drawing for Teens class! Whether you want to build a strong portfolio or just love creating, this class will help you master foundational techniques, explore new mediums, and learn how to give and receive helpful critique. https://ow.ly/ETHN50Z85Ow

Want to level up your portfolio this summer? Our Observational Drawing class for teens is designed to strengthen foundational techniques, explore new mediums, and help you develop work you're proud of. Spots are limited! Register here: https://ow.ly/yC5550YZwqM #PortfolioReady #TeenArtist