Special Event

Event

New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 41.877678, -71.382551


67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Performance

On the day of the event, doors open at 3:30pm, and you will forfeit your seat if have not checked in by 3:45. There will be a wait list sign-in at the door for those who did not register and hoping to attend. Thank you. The doors will be shut at 4:00 PM for the beginning of the performance.


Description

Enjoy a free performance by the acclaimed Aurea Ensemble inside Slater Mill.

Aurea members are equally inspired by each other’s artistry and seek to create a new genre of performance, melding words, and music thematically in a highly collaborative spirit.

The program “New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams" fuses writings of Roger Williams and Native American poetry, underscored by music of Handel, Orlando di Lasso, and Rhode Island’s own Chris Turner, and John Milton (whose son, the famous poet of the same name, was a friend and philosophical inspiration to Roger Williams.) This lively program, set in the dramatic political and philosophical fray of colonial RI, introduces audiences to the strong-minded iconoclast, Roger Williams and his deep respect for Native American culture.

Presented with special thanks to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and the Pawtucket Arts Festival.

Important Information:

This event is accessible.

The concert will be taking place inside of Slater Mill on the second floor. An elevator is available.

Registration is required for this free concert. Seating is limited and it is likely to be a full house. If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration on Eventbrite as soon as possible.

On the day of the event, doors open at 3:30pm, and you will forfeit your seat if have not checked in by 3:45. There will be a wait list sign-in at the door for those who did not register and hoping to attend. Thank you.

The doors will be shut at 4:00 PM for the beginning of the performance.

Learn more about Aurea here: https://aureaensemble.org/


More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Reservations are required. There is a maximum capacity of 70 participants

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883
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