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- Southside Virginia Council for the Arts presents CINCO de MAYO (2788)
CINCO de MAYO - May 5, 2007 - Sycamore Rouge in Old Towne Petersburg
A variety of events and great food and music! Don't miss it!
1 pm - Fiesta opens * 2 pm - Art contest awards * 2:30 pm Pinatas for children 4-10 years of age
3 & 5 pm - Show of dance & song * 3:30 & 5:30 pm - Dance to D.J. * 6 pm - "El Grito" contest
Thanks to Limelight Talent Performing Arts School, Dinwiddie
and D.J. "Senor El Leon" - Mexican and Nortenio dancing music
Sponsored by Southside Virginia Council for the Arts
- 2007 Halifax Jazz & Blues Festival (2097)
Downtown Petersburg Incorporated announces that it will Presents the
2007 Halifax Jazz & Blues Festival May 12 & 13, 2007 Halifax Triangle, Downtown Petersburg
According to Downtown Petersburg, the First Annual Halifax Jazz & Blues Festival is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Petersburg’s Downtown and its Historic Halifax Triangle area over the festival weekend. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the jazz & blues musical heritage of the Halifax Triangle and to energize the revitalization of the Downtown community.
Go to “Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage” (1931) “Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage”
The sounds of war have always included music; drums and bugles to signal commands and bands to provide inspiration and entertainment. An exhibit, “Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage”, that opened on July 27, 2006 at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, at Fort Lee, outside Petersburg, Virginia honors the contributions of Army musicians and Army bands and relates the history and importance of the use of music in the American Army.
Further information is available at: 16th annual Battersea Revolutionary War Reenactment April 21-22 2007 (1780) This event is an observance of the Revolutionary War battle fought here on 25 April 1781, and is an open event for all Revolutionary War period reenactors and free to visitation by the general publik. Our weekend encampment and re-created battles are held at Battersea Plantation. The opportunity to encamp and maneuver on actual ground occupied by British troops in 1781 and participate in a memorial to Major General William Phillips, who was commander of British forces in the battle (and is also buried in Petersburg) are two of the several crowning highlights of this event. For the public, ...
- Civil War Weekend at Pamplin Historical Park (1704)
Saturday, June 23, 2007 - Sunday, June 24, 2007 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier 6125 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803
Pamplin Historical Park invites enthusiasts and families alike to the 11th annual Civil War Weekend. Join living historians and exhibitors from up and down the East Coast as they bring the Civil War era to life with music, games, storytelling, crafts, reenactments, and much more!
Civil War Weekend is an action-packed celebration of all things Civil War! Interpreters will re...
- City Council Meeting (1699)
Tuesday, May 15 City Council Meeting Union Train Station 103 River Street 6:30 PM closed session 7:30 PM public meeting
- The Petersburg Festival Chorus' Grande Concert (1671)
Saturday, May 12 The Petersburg Festival Chorus' Grande Concert Trinity United Methodist Church 215 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA (804) 862-3706 $8.00
- Kiwanis Shrimp Feast (1664)
Wednesday, May 9 $20.00 23rd annual Shrimp Feast. Richard Bland Pecan Grove. Fresh Steamed Shrimp, cole slaw, beans and cake for dessert. Beer and Sofa beverages available. Music by " Doc" Russell's Blades of Grass. For tickets and information call 861-2727
- QuinTango Performing live on the Sycamore Rouge (1632)
Saturday, May 19 QuinTango Performing live on the Sycamore Rouge stage. $12 ($10 for SR members) Ticket information: 804.957.5707
- Architectural Review Board Meeting (1603)
Wednesday, May 23 Architectural Review Board Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers. City Hall, 135 North Union Street Time: 7:00 pm
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Saturday, May 12 The Petersburg Festival Chorus' Grande Concert Trinity United Methodist Church 215 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA (804) 862-3706 $8.00
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- 16th annual Battersea Revolutionary War Reenactment April 21-22 2007 (0)
This event is an observance of the Revolutionary War battle fought here on 25 April 1781, and is an open event for all Revolutionary War period reenactors and free to visitation by the general publik. Our weekend encampment and re-created battles are held at Battersea Plantation. The opportunity to encamp and maneuver on actual ground occupied by British troops in 1781 and participate in a memorial to Major General William Phillips, who was commander of British forces in the battle (and is also buried in Petersburg) are two of the several crowning highlights of this event. For the public, ...
- Kiwanis Shrimp Feast (0)
Wednesday, May 9 $20.00 23rd annual Shrimp Feast. Richard Bland Pecan Grove. Fresh Steamed Shrimp, cole slaw, beans and cake for dessert. Beer and Sofa beverages available. Music by " Doc" Russell's Blades of Grass. For tickets and information call 861-2727
- City Council Meeting (0)
Tuesday, May 15 City Council Meeting Union Train Station 103 River Street 6:30 PM closed session 7:30 PM public meeting
- QuinTango Performing live on the Sycamore Rouge (0)
Saturday, May 19 QuinTango Performing live on the Sycamore Rouge stage. $12 ($10 for SR members) Ticket information: 804.957.5707
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Wednesday, May 23 Architectural Review Board Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers. City Hall, 135 North Union Street Time: 7:00 pm
- “Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage” (0)
“Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage”
The sounds of war have always included music; drums and bugles to signal commands and bands to provide inspiration and entertainment. An exhibit, “Bands of Brothers: The Army’s Musical Heritage”, that opened on July 27, 2006 at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, at Fort Lee, outside Petersburg, Virginia honors the contributions of Army musicians and Army bands and relates the history and importance of the use of music in the American Army.
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Petersburg Area Regional Tourism: Friday for the Arts!
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Posted by petersburgwebmaster on 2010/3/11 23:08:01 (229 reads)
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Join in the fun on Friday, March 12th for Petersburg's monthly (2nd Friday) celebration of the arts. Activities begin in Old Towne Petersburg at 6:00p.m. Art exhibits, concerts, dining, & specialty events galore. There are 15+ arts venues and 7+ music venues. Locations are clustered in a walkable loop, or you can take the free Arts Bus.
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(804) 733-2400 Old Towne Area of Petersburg Old, Bank, Bollingbrook, River & Sycamore Streets Petersburg, Virginia 23803
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President Taft Commemorative Lunch & Reenactment - May 19
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Posted by petersburgwebmaster on 2009/5/10 16:12:57 (573 reads)
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On May 19, 2009, the centennial of President Howard Taft's famous visit to Petersburg will be held on the south lawn of historic Centre Hill Museum where attendees will be transported back in time as the luncheon event and presentations by President Taft and other notables of 1909 are recreated on the south lawn of the property. Descendents of guests present at the original event have been invited to attend the function which will provide a legacy-connection to the ceremony. The luncheon is also open to anyone interested in celebrating the centennial-and creating their own legacy-as being a part of the 2009 celebration.
To "capture the moment" of the past, the event will closely replicate the details of 1909. Tables will be decorated similar to those of 1909 with sod and flowers and the south porch décor will be recreated with bunting and flags. Re-enactors portraying dignitaries of the period will arrive by horse-drawn carriage. The centennial commemoration will begin at 1:00pm with a luncheon for the "President" and other "dignitaries" and guests. During the luncheon, the Petersburg Symphony will perform selections popular during the early 20th century and the afternoon will also feature patriotic musical selections by the Fort Lee Army Band beginning at 3:00pm and continuing until 5pm.
As was the case in 1909, with the promise of fair weather, with the city crowded with thousands of visitors from far and near, with every detail of the elaborate, exquisite and unique festivities worked out to a fine point, Petersburg celebrated the visit of President William Howard Taft on May 19, 1909. President Taft was in Petersburg for the dedication of the Pennsylvania Monument on Wakefield Street in current day Walnut Hill. He spoke both at the monument and later at Centre Hill where a luncheon was hosted by the City. It was described that Petersburg had entertained many notable men in her day, but "none had been honored with such prodigality, sumptuousness and extensiveness as was President Taft".
Limited luncheon seating is available for purchase by the public for $30 per person. All interested parties are encouraged to secure their attendance to the luncheon by contacting the Petersburg Department of Tourism at (804) 733-2402.
Beginning at 2:45pm, the event is open to the general public, free of charge, as the reenactment continues with presentations by President Taft and other dignitaries. St. Joseph's School Choir will perform the National Anthem prior to the introduction of President Howard Taft. Beginning at 3:30pm, the Centre Hill Museum will be open free-of-charge to all event attendees. Items from the 1909 event will be on display and a film of the event shot by a local film studio in 1909 will be available for viewing.
In case of rain, the event will be relocated to the Union Train Station located at 103 River Street.
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