KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CENTER
35 Railroad Ave ., Westerly , 315-5070 , knickmusic . com This year marks ninety years of the Knickerbocker . It ’ s a place that ’ s always been a haven for music excellence with blues , jazz and folk musicians and bands playing the hallowed room . “ Our summer schedule ends with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys [ a kick-off party for the Rhythm and Roots Festival on Aug . 31 ],” says Executive Director Mark Connolly . The center will also celebrate its ninetieth anniversary with performances by the Collective and the Knickerbocker All-Stars .
PHOTOGRAPH : COURTESY OF KNICKERBOCKER CAFE .
UNITED THEATRE
5 Canal St ., Westerly , 388-8208 , unitedtheatre . org Ever since it reopened in 2021 after extensive renovations , the United Theatre has become a symbol of reinvigoration in downtown Westerly . It ’ s also a beautiful place to see live music as well as hit movies , stand-up comedy and other types of entertainment . “ Over the past year , we hosted a total of fifty-five live events , fifteen gallery shows , 110 films and more than 270 students per week , with 33,000 community members visiting us in 2022 ,” says the United Theatre ’ s Executive Director Carly Callahan . It will next host Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter on Aug . 7 .
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