Lafayette Band Free Summer Concert Series Begins June 26

The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown will open its 2019 Summer Concert Series on Wed., June 26, with a performance at the North Kingstown Free Library. The musicians are led by Music Director Bethany Clarke Bromley. The series will consist of seven free outdoor concerts, including the band's traditional Independence Day show with fireworks – scheduled this year for July 3 – and a performance with the North Kingstown Community Chorus.

The full schedule:

Wed., June 26, 6:30 p.m.
North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., Wickford

Wed., July 3, 7 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach, Beach St., off Rt. 1A
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
(Rain date for concert & fireworks: Saturday, July 6)

Wed., July 10, 7 p.m.
St. John the Divine, Church Way, Saunderstown
Ice Cream Social following concert
(Rain location: Church of Ascension, Wakefield)

Wed., July 17, 7 p.m.
“Children’s Favorites” Concert
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach
(Rain location: Community Center at Town Beach)

Wed., July 24, 7 p.m.
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach
Joint concert with the N.K. Community Chorus & Director Heather Skidds
(In case of rain, band will perform at Community Center, Town Beach; chorus will be postponed to July 31)

Wed., July 31, 7 p.m.
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach
(Rain location: Community Center at Town Beach)

Wed., Aug. 7, 7 p.m.
Season Finale
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach
(Rain location: Community Center at Town Beach)

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded more than 135 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.

For more information about the band and the concert, visit facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI/, or email lafayette.band.nk.ri@gmail.com.