| Lewis
And Clark Bicentennial |
starting
January 14 |
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Numerous events will be held in
many locations
in our area for the 200th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition,
some of them taking place at our local parks.
Sunday, January 19th, 11a.m. to 1
p.m.: Presentation
of keelboat construction at Darden
Towe Park. |
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| Spring
Court Days |
in April |
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Juried arts and crafts festival
with live entertainment.
Food vendors on site in Lee Park.
By the Charlottesville
Downtown
Foundation. No admission charge. (434) 296-8548. (2001
Photos) |
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| Annual
Dogwood Festival |
Mid thru
Late April |
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Fireworks, carnival, barbecues at
McIntire
Park. In late April, the Grand Feature Parade is
performed
in Downtown Charlottesville. No admission charge. (434)
961-9824.
(2001
Photo Gallery) |
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| 4th Annual
Dogwood Blues Festival |
Late April |
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Concerts featuring well-known
blues musicians.
Refreshments available; held at the Downtown Amphitheater. Charlottesville
Downtown Foundation. Admission charge. (434) 296-8548. (2001
Photos) |
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| Fridays
After Five™ |
April -
October |
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Since 1988, the Charlottesville
Downtown Foundation presents free concerts at the Charlottesville
Downtown
Mall's Amphitheater from April through October, on Fridays starting at
5:30 p.m. |
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| National
Trails Day |
June 7,
9a.m. - 12p.m. |
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Help build a new trail along the
Rivanna to connect
the County Greenway to the existing Rivanna Trail - find out more at
the Rivanna
Trails Foundation. |
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| Fourth of July |
July 4 |
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The 2003 July 4th festivities are
in jeopardy
due to lack of funds. Local activist Tom Powell and others are
trying
to raise $20,000 so that our community can continue to enjoy this
annual
event. Here are some news stories: WINA, WINA
update, CvilleNews,
The
Daily Progress.
In 2002, Charlottesville
Downtown Foundation presented the Sparks Fly in July
celebration. Activities started at the Downtown Mall and then the
Independence Day Celebration continued from 4p.m. til 10p.m. at McIntire
Park. Note: no parking at McIntire allowed for this event --
parking
only allowed at Charlottesville High School.
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| Annual
African American Cultural Arts Festival |
Last
Saturday in July at
Washington Park |
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Join Chihamba
and the Charlottesville Community at Booker
T. Washington Park for a celebration of African American Cultural
Arts.
This family-oriented festival opens with a grand entrance by the
Spiritwalker,
dancers, drums and many other exciting performers. A wide variety
of crafts, foods, community organizations and artisans will be found
throughout
the park. All are invited to listen to the storyteller, watch the
performers, and discover more about local and national African American
history and the contributions of African Americans to our
community.
Contact: Leslie Harris-Scott (434) 980-3164 (2001
photo gallery) |
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| Belmont
Bash |
September |
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This festival is a community
event that celebrates
the Belmont neighborhood. In 2001 it was held at Clark
School to coincide with the school's 70th aniversary; in 2000 it
was
held at Belmont Park. |
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| Fall
Court Days |
October |
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Juried arts and crafts festival
with live entertainment.
Food vendors on site. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00
p.m.-5:00
p.m. at Lee Park.
Charlottesville
Downtown Foundation. No admission charge. (434) 296-8548.
Lewis and Clark Festival:
Activities at Lee
Park, music, crafts, re-enactments. Exhibits at Albemarle
Charlottesville Historical Society and Virginia
Discovery Museum. Bus tours of sites associated with Lewis and
Clark.
Charge for bus tours. (434) 977-1783; (877) 386-1102. |
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| Spirit
Walk |
Late October |
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A ghostly evening walking tour of
historic downtown
Charlottesville, featuring living history interpretations of
personalities
from Charlottesville's past. Costumed guides lead tour groups by
lantern
light. Albemarle
Charlottesville
Historical
Society. Admission charge. (434) 296-1492. |
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| Governor
Jefferson's Thanksgiving Festival |
November 21
- 23
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Step back in history and mingle
with famous statesmen,
soldiers, merchants, clergymen and slaves who gather during the
American
Revolution for a day of public Thanksgiving that was proclaimed by
Virginia's
Governor Thomas Jefferson. (2000
Photo Gallery)
In Historic Downtown
Charlottesville. Some
events free. (434) 249-4032
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| The
Charlottesville Tradition |
November 28
-29
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An interdenominational holiday
festival. Activities
include the grand illumination, Santa's arrival, craft vendors, music,
charity events and a Santa House and the Gospel Tradition. Downtown
Mall
and Amphitheater. Most events are free.
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| First
Night Virginia |
December 31 |
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A family oriented, alcohol-free
community celebration
of the arts. Offers a variety of visual, performing and musical arts.
3:00
p.m. - midnight. Charlottesville Downtown Mall area. Admission
charge.
(434) 975-8269. |
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