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Outside band, Rotations begins playing at 7p.m. and the inside band,
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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.
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“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
- Architectural Review Board Meeting (0)
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.
Further information is available at:
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