FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Bronwyn Dannenfelser August 21, 2015 401.640.4038 [email protected]

WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF NEXT FULL LIGHTING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th PROVIDENCE, RI - (August 21st, 2015) – WaterFire Providence, the award-winning sculpture by artist Barnaby Evans, announces the details of the next full lighting of the 2015 season, Saturday August 29 . This full lighting is possible thanks to the generous support of Textron Charitable Trust. Sunset on August 29th is at 7:26 p.m. the fires will be lit shortly after and burn until midnight. th

Tango at WaterFire - Argentine Tango Returns to WaterFire Providence. Most popularly seen as stage performances with their elaborate choreographies, Argentine Tango is more often danced as an intimate improvisation involving a leader and a follower in a social atmosphere where dancers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the pleasures of this music and dance style. The performances at WaterFire Providence will be the much more accessible version, danced at social dances all over the world. Performers come from Providence Tango, Argentine Tango at the Towers, and with dancers from other locations in New England. Every dance is unique, none of the dance is choreographed, but rather it is a fusion of the dancers, the music and the feelings in that moment. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. and running throughout the evening performances will happen spontaneously at various locations along the installation. Members of the public are encouraged to participate. Losing your charge after taking all of those pictures with your phone? Don’t worry! Visit the National Grid charging stations on College Street (at the intersection of College and Main Streets) and Canal Street to recharge your smartphone and other mobile devices during the lighting.

Visit WaterFire Providence’s newest venue, “Gerbermühle: Biergarten unter den Weiden” in partnership with Trinity Brewhouse. In a friendly salute to our new international air partner, Frankfurt, Germany (with non-stop flights on Condor Air from T. F. Green Providence Airport), WaterFire has opened a beer garden on the Woonasquatucket in partnership with Trinity Brewhouse. The new beer garden with German beer and food focusing on Frankfurt specialties is located just upstream of Waterplace Basin in the heart of the downtown river park, under the willow trees at the foot of the IGT building. Forty five tables, specially made by WaterFire will mount on the river railing overlooking the double row of bonfires for your dining pleasure. Hours on WaterFire nights are 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Visit the WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza on Washington Street and Steeple Street. Starting at 6:00 PM, local artists and craftspeople will share their wares and fine works from photographs and sculptures, paintings and hand crafted ceramics, to jewelry and specialty textiles. The Starry, Starry Night Installation will shine brightly in Memorial Park. Join thousands of WaterFire visitors in Memorial Park, where the public is encouraged to add their own light to the night. For a small donation to WaterFire make a wish upon a star or place your very own message and luminaria candle lantern in the park. The park will be aglow with hanging blue stars and a constellation of twinkling luminaria candle lanterns below. WaterFire’s favorite characters are back! • Visit the living statues in Memorial Park at the World War I monument. Ten31 Productions returns with their interactive living statues and gargoyles in Memorial Park shortly after lighting. • Fire Dancers Spogga Hash, Liz Knights, and Andrew Lindsay will dazzle the crowds during several performances throughout the evening at the confluence and on the wall of braziers in Memorial Park. • Catch mime artist Michael Grando in costume as the Commedia dell’arte character Pierrot, as he cruises the river tossing carnations to visitors along the shore. • Origami Master - Andrew Anselmo delights crowds of all ages near the RISD auditorium Nursing Placement the official first aid provider at WaterFire events will offer first aid care to the public at any time during the event. Additionally, the venue will serve as a meeting place for missing children and parents to reunite. The First Aid RV will be located on Washington Street and can be found on all WaterFire event maps. Nursing Placement will also be taking applications for new team members to help serve the RI population.

Upcoming WaterFire Providence dates for the 2015 season include September 12 , September 26 , October 3 and November 7 . WaterFire is still looking for additional community support to add more dates to the 2015 season to continue making Providence a better place to live, work and visit. For information about sponsoring or supporting WaterFire Providence, please contact Bronwyn Dannenfelser, Director of Resource Development at 401-273-1155 or [email protected]. th

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### WaterFire is an independent, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement, and creatively transforming WaterFire for all to enjoy. The powerful work of art is installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence as a moving symbol of Providence’s Renaissance. To learn more about WaterFire or make a donation visit waterfire.org or facebook.com/watefireprovidence.