Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau

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November 16 - 22, 2008
Sunday November 16, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: This exhibition created by the Smithsonian Institute explores the American story of multi-cultural exchange and celebrates music traditions such as country and western, blues, gospel, zydeco, tejano and folk. Come listen to roots music and try playing different instruments. Put on a show at a 1920s period radio station or play the giant guitar! Organized through collaboration with the Virginia Association of Museums and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Web Site: httP://vadm.org Monday November 17, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Tuesday November 18, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Wednesday November 19, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Thursday November 20, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Friday November 21, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Saturday November 22, 2008 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Virginia Discovery Museum Description: (see Sunday November 16, 2008) Web Site: httP://vadm.org Saturday November 22, 2008 Meet the Musician: John Hamlett and Andy Thacker 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Gravity Lounge Description: This workshop is part of a series sponsored by the Virginia Discovery Museum in conjunction with its exhibit,New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. John Hamlett plays traditional music, and Andy Thacker is an instrument maker. Tickets for the four workshop series: $40, $25 students and Virginia Discovery Museum members. Single workshop tickets: $12, $8 students and Virginia Discovery Museum members. Contact; Peppy Linden, Virginia Discovery Museum, 434-977-1025 Web Site: http://vadm.org Saturday November 22, 2008 Meet the Musician: Traditional Music 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Gravity Lounge Description: John Hamlett plays traditional music and Andy Thacker is an instrument maker and musician. This workshop, appropriate for children, is presented by the Virginia Discovery Museum in conjunction with its exhibit, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. The exhibit was developed by the Smithsonian Institution and is presented in conjunction with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the Virginia Association of Museums. Web Site: http://vadm.org Saturday November 22, 2008 Opportunity Ball 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Veritas Vineyard & Winery 145 Saddleback Farm Afton in Nelson County Description: This years Ball promises to be spectacular. This benefit is an opportunity to have fun, dress up and give to those in need. Silent auction, chamber music and hors d'oeuvers at 6 p.m., in the wine cellar. Dinner with Harp music. Dancing following in Saddleback Hall. Limited seating call 540-456-800 ext. 107 Web Site: http://www.veritaswines.com

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