Venture Richmond
Representing the merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations, River District Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.
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Virginia's Royal Welcome at Capitol Square,
Thursday, May 3rd @ 11a.m.
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You are invited to welcome The Queen to Richmond!
Virginia's Royal Welcome at Capitol Square : A day of musical
performances by Virginia artists in honor of the visit from Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, II
This free, public event will be held May 3rd to coincide with The Queen's visit to the State Capitol. Capitol Square will open to the
public at 11am, with musical performances beginning at 1pm.
The Queen and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Virginia May 3rd and 4th to commemorate the 400th
anniversary of Jamestown. Governor Kaine is the official host of The Queen's visit to Virginia.
Virginia's Royal Welcome will be a tribute to the state's diverse
musical heritage with live performances of authentic bluegrass, gospel,
jazz and blues. The music will be a mix of legendary performers and up
and coming young artists. Virginia artists scheduled to perform
include:
- Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Valley
Mountain Boys, Grammy-winning old-time country musicians from Dickenson
County, Virginia
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Jane Powell, a jazz and R&B vocalist from Roanoke, Virginia
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Robbin Thompson with the Richmond Boys Choir, rock/gospel performers from Richmond, Virginia
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No Speed Limit, a bluegrass band from Galax, Virginia
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Steve Wilson, world-renowned jazz musician from Hampton, Virginia
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Wayne Henderson, legendary bluegrass artist from Grayson County, Virginia
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Montana Young, a fiddler phenomenon from Basset, Virginia
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Carlton Blount, an R&B artist from Richmond, Virginia
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Gerald Anderson and Spencer Strickland, bluegrass musicians from Grayson County, Virginia
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Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir, a gospel choir from Richmond, Virginia
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Marna and Macy Bales, contemporary country musicians from Richmond, Virginia
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Hunt Family Fiddlers, Irish dance and fiddlers from Chesapeake, Virginia
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Adrian Duke, critically-acclaimed blues and jazz musician from Richmond, Virginia
- The Hermitage High School Marching Band from Richmond, Virginia.
Her visit will begin with a short reception
at the Executive Mansion, hosted by Governor Kaine and attended by
former Virginia governors, spouses, and other special guests. The Queen
and The Duke will then begin a walkabout on Capitol Square, joined by
Governor Kaine and First Lady Holton. The Queen will tour parts of the
State Capitol before addressing a special Joint session of the Virginia
General Assembly. The audience at Virginia's Royal Welcome will be able
to watch The Queen's visit and address live on video screens placed
throughout Capitol Square.
Virginia's Royal Welcome is free and open to the public. Tickets are
not needed for the event. Capitol grounds will open at 11am with
musical performances from 1pm-5:30pm. The public entrance and security
screening point will be on 9th
St. It is recommended that anyone hoping to see The Queen's walkabout
should arrive by 2pm. People may bring blankets, picnic lunches,
cameras and binoculars to the event. Lawn chairs, alcoholic beverages,
umbrellas and pets are prohibited.
For more information about Virginia's Royal Welcome, go to www.governor.virginia.gov/Queen or call 1-877-876-8282.
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04.30.2007
