Take your family on a road trip along the Crooked Road and explore the most notable sites for music heritage, from museums that trace the origins of the "Big Bang of Country Music" to live music venues filled with the sounds of the mountains. THURSDAY Road trip with the family to Ferrum, Virginia…
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Nestled within the rolling hills and winding valleys of Southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road weaves together 300 miles of picturesque terrain and historic music venues, each resonating with the echoes of bluegrass and old-time country melodies. Virginia's musical heritage takes center stage…
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New performance recalls Queer history and experiences BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERA In Florence, Italy around the year 1600, a group of musicians, writers, and intellectuals gathered together to conduct an experiment: Could they recreate Ancient Greek drama? As it turned out, they did not recreate Greek…
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Virginia is home to numerous live music venues, ranging from concert halls and small clubs to amphitheaters in the great outdoors. Start making plans to catch nationally-renowned bands and discover new favorites at these unique live music venues in Virginia. Brambly Park—Richmond Brambly Park…
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Dozens of American music genres and traditions owe at least some credit to the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Many people may only think of Bluegrass when they think of Appalachian Music. But did you know the genre is the culmination of nearly 300 years of…
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Hip hop is huge in Hampton Roads. How huge? Chart-topping hits. Some of the most legendary producers the genre has ever known. And don't forget the world’s largest reinforced thin-shell concrete dome. Since the 1990's, the region has had a hand in making some of the most successful hip hop, rap…
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Virginia is home to some of the most delicious and creative beers anywhere, and there’s an excellent chance that while you’re reading this, somewhere in the commonwealth, devoted fans of craft brewing are gathered at the source to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the brewery boom that’s taken…
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The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail is a driving trail through Southwest Virginia that takes you through one of the most scenic and culturally unique regions of the United States. It also takes you through some of the most musically significant areas in the U.S. for Bluegrass and…
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From the rolling mountains to the sandy coastal towns, Virginia has been filled with music since its earliest inhabitants entertained with the simplest of instruments. Today, you’ll find rich music experiences in every corner of the Commonwealth, whether you’re looking for a bluegrass band in the…
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While Virginia has numerous big concert halls, theaters, and outdoor arenas, there’s no denying the amount of great music you’ll hear at the state’s smaller venues, bars, and clubs. See where you can groove at intimate live music spaces around the Commonwealth. Central Virginia The Camel, Richmond…
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