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 12th anniversary in September, 2012! 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. BRT will present their 3rd annual Summer Solstice Festival on June 22, 2013 at Diamond Hill Park, Cumberland, RI.