Summer Garden Series
This summer, we’re opening our garden for something special.
The Summer Garden Series is a collection of three outdoor evening events — June 29, July 27, and August 24 — each one a relaxed night of live music, community, and connection in the heart of Westerly.
Every event brings its own experience, all paired with live music: a summer mingle with charcuterie, a soireé with wine tasting and a specialty dinner, and an Italian food truck night.
This series is held in honor of Ciara Gunning, and all proceeds benefit Ciara's Bridge to Hope — a local foundation dedicated to giving young musicians access to music lessons, creative opportunities, and educational resources.
Learn more about each event:
Coming up soon!
Our first Summer Garden Series event will feature performances by Natalie Antell and Chris Vaillancourt from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in our garden setting. Guests will enjoy a casual charcuterie-style gathering with a BYOB atmosphere designed for an easy and enjoyable summer evening outdoors.
About the musicians:
Soul City is known throughout New England for its powerful live performances and ability to bring people together through music. For this special event, Soul City band members Natalie Antell (vocals) and Chris Vaillancourt (guitar) present an intimate acoustic performance, offering soulful renditions of beloved songs in a setting designed for connection, reflection, and community.
There will also be a curated digital raffle featuring wellness experiences, local gifts, dining experiences, boutique offerings, and community donations from supporting partners. All proceeds support the mission of Ciara’s Bridge to Hope.
June 29, 6-8 PM
During our second Garden Series Event, you’ll enjoy live music alongside an elegant dinner and wine tasting in the relaxed, magical atmosphere of our outdoor garden space. The evening's entertainment features Carter Vogel, a Berklee College of Music graduate and accomplished pianist whose alternative pop sound — rooted in jazz, blues, and R&B — has graced iconic venues across the US and UK. Proceeds from this event benefit Ciara's Bridge to Hope, a local initiative dedicated to helping young musicians access music lessons and creative opportunities.
Ticket and more event information coming soon.
July 27, 6-8 PM
The final evening of the Summer Garden Series closes out the summer on a high note — an outdoor night of live acoustic music, wood-fired pizza from Luigi's Wood Fired Pizza Risto food truck, and warm community connection.
The evening features a performance by Honey I Duo, the acoustic duo of Anna Hertel and Brendan Coulter. Anna is a Broadway-acclaimed singer, actress, and dancer currently touring North America with Six: The Musical, while Brendan is an up-and-coming pop country singer/songwriter with original music available on all streaming platforms. Proceeds benefit Ciara's Bridge to Hope.
Ticket and more event information coming soon.
August 24, 6-8 PM
A big thank you to our community sponsors!
Want to become a community sponsor?
We are currently seeking community support through sponsorships, raffle donations, wellness gifts, and local experiences for our Summer Garden Series event. Read below for more information about how you can contribute.
Ways To Support:
Community Partner — $250
Includes:
• Website acknowledgment
• Social media acknowledgment
• Event acknowledgment
Supporting Partner — $500
Includes:
• Expanded social recognition
• Logo placement on event materials/website
• Event acknowledgment
In-Kind Donations Welcome
Suggested donations may include gift cards, wellness services, boutique products, local experiences, food or beverage experiences, etc.
• Gift cards
About the Raffle
Guests will be able to participate in curated digital raffle experiences throughout the Summer Garden Series, featuring wellness experiences, local gifts, dining experiences, and community donations from supporting partners.
Thank you for helping support the mission of Ciara’s Bridge to Hope and for helping us create a meaningful community experience through music, wellness, and connection.
For partnership or donation inquiries, please contact:
Tracie Gunning
(401) 440-9309