Lafayette Band Wickford Festival of Lights Concert

The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown will perform its sixth annual Wickford Festival of Lights Concert on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:15 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, 34 Main St., Wickford. The concert for audience members of all ages is made possible by a grant from the North Kingstown Arts Council and Centreville Bank. Admission is free.
 
Due to fire safety regulations, seating will be strictly limited and available only on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are advised to arrive early.
 
This festive program will include traditional, modern and classical holiday music; vocalists Noriko Whittaker and Richard Johnson; and a joyous Christmas Carol sing-along. Recently appointed music director Bethany Clarke will debut as the band’s conductor.
 
The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band that has served Rhode Island for more than 125 years. The band provides free summer and holiday concerts, entertains at long-term care facilities, and performs at municipal and state patriotic and commemorative events, while offering adults and older students the opportunity to pursue their love of music. For more information, visit www.lafayette-band.com or www.facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI.