The Blackstone River Theatre (BRT), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural arts center where the music, dance and folk arts traditions of the Blackstone River Valley come to life, celebrated its 11th anniversary in September, 2011! With an emphasis on the ethnic groups that settled in the Blackstone Valley, BRT presents weekly world and roots music concerts, arts classes for adults and children, and special events on a year-round basis. Blackstone River Theatre is proud to have received the 2005 Blackstone Valley Governor’s Award for Tourism.

BRT is dedicated to supporting, promoting and developing the arts for our community and its artists by creating awareness, and providing both educational and performance opportunities. As part of our Heritage Arts Studio initiative, BRT pursues arts education outreach by offering classes and workshops at the theatre. This school for the traditional arts allows the local community to discover or reconnect with traditional art forms and become participants in our area’s rich arts heritage.