Photo Gallery Opening In Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, RI — A new photo gallery is about to open in Woonsocket. NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley will host an opening for its new photo gallery from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at 40 South Main St.

The gallery will feature work by Rhode Island photographer Thomas Walsh III, with images he has taken during 2019 Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series. The images will be on display at the Millrace Lobby Gallery and available for purchase.

Walsh, who specializes in event photography, has a keen eye for capturing real emotional reactions that highlight memorable moments in time. He became interested in photography's authenticity at a young age and began experimenting using friends and family as subjects. His standoff photojournalism approach and easygoing personality elicit relaxed and natural expressions, so the images can truly mirror the subject's true self, according to NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley.

Wednesday's gallery opening will feature music by the Woonsocket-based Beardogz. There will be a "make your own pizza" activity with Millrace Kitchen, with dough, sauce and cheese provided.

Also at the event will be Levitt AMP voting stations to help attendees vote online in support of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series 2020. A raffle will be available for all those who vote online for Woonsocket in the Levitt AMP grant competition. Prizes include four tickets to Polar Express, Samsonite luggage, a Dunkin' Donuts gift card and Levitt swag. The drawing for the raffle will take place at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees must be present at the drawing to win.

The gallery opening event will be held rain or shine. It is free and open to the public.