Venture Richmond
Representing the merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations,
River District Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.
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Candlelight Concert
Historic Jackson Ward
Friday, September 14th at 6:00pm
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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia Present
Candlelight Concert
Pairing the unique musical genres of Jazz and Bluegrass
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is
partnering with the Richmond Jazz Society to host an evening
"Candlelight Concert," the first in a proposed series. Sponsored by
Capital One, the kick-off concert will take place on Friday, September 14th at
6:00pm at the museum located in Historic Jackson Ward, 00 Clay Street.
B.J. Brown, director of the Richmond Jazz Society said, "We're
excited about this union and are eager to showcase the common and
uncommon components of jazz and bluegrass music. Both are rooted
culturally and socially rooted in rich communities and offer, through
music, a way to share history through in song and through lyrics."
This unique pairing will feature local musicians the Desiree Roots
Quintet performing jazz and popular music, and Page Wilson, bluegrass.
The two will offer individual performances concluding with a
combination set.
Tickets are available at Plan 9 music stores and the Black History Museum, located at 00 Clay Street in Jackson Ward. Admission is $12
in advance, $15 at the door. Food and drinks will be available. Parking on the 14th will be available curbside and behind the
museum.
For details, or to purchase tickets, call the Black History Museum at (804) 780-9093.
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09.13.2007
