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March St. Patrick's Day Events in the River District
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14
10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party
Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant (1327 E. Cary St.), Friday 9pm-2am and Saturday 11:30am-2am, No cover charge before 1pm
The party starts Friday with live music by Richmond's own U2 cover band Even Better Than the Real Thing.
The come back when the pub opens on Saturday for more live music with
William Walter & Company, Naughty Little Monkey, The Havers and
Broken Monday. Rain or shine the party goes on inside and outside in
the Patio Pub under the tent. Celebrate St. Pat's all weekend long! You
don't have to be Irish to enjoy this party. Come sip an ice cold
beverage and taste some delicious pub food, like Irish nachos, fish ‘n
chips or corned beef and cabbage. Live music, fun, food and plenty of
your favorite beverages – green and gold! For more information visit www.sineirishpub.com or call 649-7767.
Saturday, March 14th
Shamrock the Block 2008
17th Street Farmers' Market in Shockoe Bottom, Free admission, 12pm–6pm
Richmond's answer to cabin fever is back! The 6th Annual Shamrock the
Block regularly draws thousands of fun loving Richmonders for the all
day music fest. This year's festival plans on putting the "rock"
back in shamrock. Starting at noon hear several of Richmond's favorite
local bands including E3, Against Grace, The Secret Cool along with
plenty of green and golden beverages for everyone. For the kids, there
are games and entertainment along with lots of local vendors with an
emphasis on "the green", so bring the whole family. Pets are welcome!
This exciting annual event benefits Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child
Abuse Now). For more information visit www.shamrocktheblock.com or call 804-304-6870. Sponsored by Bud Light, Style Weekly, Y101, 965KLR, and Mix 103.7.
Saturday-Sunday, March 21st-22nd
24th Annual Church Hill Irish Festival
Church Hill (St. Patrick's Church on N. 25th Street between Broad and
Franklin Streets); $2.00 donation will be collected at the gate;
10am-7pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday
Kick off the Irish weekend with a walking parade to include traditional
music and dancing Saturday at 10am. Enjoy the rest of the weekend with
Irish musicians, bagpipers and dancers. This year's lineup includes
Uisce Beatha; the Janet Martin Band; Andy, Cindy and Then Some; Page
Wilson; Gary Gerloff; Tinkers Damn; Bart Chucker Band; Kelly Kennedy;
Susan Greenbaum and many other local favorites. In addition to great
entertainment, there will be plenty of family fun, including children's
games, face painting and Irish-themed crafts. Food and refreshments
will also be available. Enjoy wonderful "Irish Lasagna" prepared by the
Ladies of St. Patrick's, "Fish and Chips" and other favorites provided
by Poe's Irish Pub, Rare Olde Times, and many more. A huge children's
play area will be sponsored by the great folks from "Connor's Heroes",
an organization that assists families and children who are fighting
childhood cancer. Proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick's Society and their
fight against childhood cancer, the Church Hill Association, the Church
Hill Crime Watch, Richmond Hill, Child Saver's Clinic of Richmond, the
St. Peter's Meals Program, and many other neighborhood causes. Proceeds
also benefit the historic preservation of St. Patrick's Church, a
"little church with a big heart". We kindly ask that you leave all pets
at home. For more information, visit www.ChurchhillIrishFestival.org or call 804-356-1093. Sponsored in part by Harp and Guinness.
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