Venture Richmond, in partnership with the City of Richmond and the
National Council for the Traditional Arts, will produce the Richmond
Folk Festival October 10-12, 2008.
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St. Patrick's Day Events in the River District
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St. Patrick's Day Events in the River District
Friday-Saturday, March 14th-15th
9th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party
Sine Irish Pub (1327 E. Cary St.) in Shockoe Slip
Friday 9pm-2am and Saturday 12:00pm-2am, No cover charge before 6pm
Friday night the party kicks off early with live music by the U2 cover
band, Even Better Than The Real Thing, to get you in a green mood. Then
come back when the pub opens on Saturday for more live music with Uisce
Beatha, US, Naughty Little Monkey and Broken Monday to celebrate St.
Patrick's Day all weekend long! You don't have to be Irish to enjoy
this party. Sip ice cold beverages and taste delicious pub food, like
fish 'n chips and corned beef and cabbage. On St. Patrick's Day, March
17th, more Irish food, fun and live music by Jim Guy from Uisce Beatha
as you raise a few with your friend's to the patron saint of Ireland!
For more information visit www.sineirishpub.com or call 804-649-7767.
Saturday, March 15th
5th Annual Shamrock the Block
18th Street in Shockoe Bottom
12pm-6pm, Free admission
It's that time of the year and spring fever is kicking in! What better
way to kick off the season then hanging out with your friends St.
Patrick's Day weekend as we put the "Rock" back in Shamrock. This all
ages event will feature live music from classic rock favorites The
Georgia Satellites and new rock newcomers, Louis XIV. There will also
be a children's area, vendors, lots of great food and plenty of cold
beverages. In addition, Shamrock the Block is going "Green" and will
feature environmentally friendly initiatives including a new recycling
program from Waste Management - How to make your home more "Green".
Plus, the generators used on site will be powered by Bio-Diesel. Thanks
to our sponsors: Bud Light, Waste Management, 96.5 The Planet and Y101.
Proceeds from Shamrock the Block benefit Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop
Child Abuse Now). For more information visit www.shamrocktheblock.com or call 804-304-6870.
Saturday-Sunday, March 29th-30th
23rd Annual Church Hill Irish Festival
Church Hill (in front of St. Patrick's Church on N. 25th St. between Broad and Franklin Sts.)
10am-7pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday, $2 donation
The festival kicks off with a walking parade to traditional Irish music
and dancing, and continues with a street festival where traditional
Irish musicians, bagpipers and dancers will perform throughout the
weekend. This year's entertainment 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 music
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" by the great chefs at Holy Rosary, and
other favorites provided by Poe's Irish Pub, Rare Olde Times, and many
more. Proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick's Society, Church Hill
Association, Church Hill Crime Watch, Richmond Hill, Child Saver's
Clinic of Richmond, the St. Peter's Meals Program, and 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.saintpatrickchurchhill.org or call 804-356-1093. Sponsored in part by Harp and Guinness.
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