Thursday, April 4, 2019
ABINGDON’S THURSDAY JAMS RETURN FOR 2019 WITH FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS MAY 9 THROUGH JULY 18
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2019
ABINGDON’S THURSDAY JAMS RETURN FOR
2019 WITH FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
MAY 9 THROUGH JULY 18
Abingdon,
VA -- Abingdon Music Experience is pleased to announce the 7th annual Thursday
Jams concert series, featuring some of the hottest names in Americana and Roots
music. The popular summer series is presented
by Blue Ridge Beverage, and runs May 9 - July 18, 2019 at the Abingdon Market
Pavilion in downtown Abingdon.
Each week includes
free, family-friendly live music, plus food trucks and a beer garden. In addition to the 10 Thursday Jams
concerts, the Town of Abingdon is also holding its traditional Independence Day
celebration on Thursday July 4th, making a total of eleven weeks of
great free entertainment in summer 2019.
Musical
acts in 2019 include buzz-worthy young acts like Morgan Wade and the
Stepbrothers (May 9) and The Happy Fits (July 11), plus popular names like Town
Mountain (May 16) and Love Canon (June 27).
Closing out the series July 18 is acclaimed singer-songwriter John Paul
White, who originally gained fame as one-half of the Grammy Award-winning duo
The Civil Wars.
According
to Event Coordinator Sara Saavedra, Thursday Jams shows have gained increasing
popularity over the last six years due to a diverse lineup with
multi-generational appeal. “We are always looking for acts that bring something
really unique to the Tri-Cities,” Saavedra said. “I make a point of seeking out
female artists and artists of color, and of course all of the acts need to be
just electrifying on stage. The feedback has been great, and we’re especially
thrilled to see so many millennials and families with kids who show up week
after week.”
The
series, which draws thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Abingdon each
year, is presented by Blue Ridge Beverage, and sponsored in part by Eastman
Credit Union, Universal Fibers, First Community Bank, Bank of Marion, Food
City, State Farm Agent Jamie Barger and Ballad Health, with media and
hospitality sponsorship from WEHC, 99.3 The X, and JJ’s Restaurant and Sports
Bar.
Music will begin 7:00 pm each
Thursday at the Abingdon Market Pavilion, with a beer garden opening at 6:30
pm. A variety of food truck and local vendors will be on hand offering
concessions. The events are family-friendly, and attendees are encouraged
to bring their chairs and or blankets to enjoy the shows. No outside alcohol is
allowed. In case of inclement weather, Wolf Hills Brewery will serve as the
alternate venue, located at 350 Park Street SE in Abingdon.
Thursday Jams 2019 Lineup
May 9, 2019 Morgan Wade and the Stepbrothers
May 16, 2019 Town Mountain
May 23, 2019 Nora Jane Struthers
May 30, 2019 Flow Tribe
June 6, 2019 Devon Gilfillian
June 13, 2019 The New Respects
June 20, 2019 The Commonheart
June 27, 2019 Love Canon
July 4, 2019 Abingdon’s Independence Day Extravaganza featuring Carolyn
Wonderland
July 11, 2019 The Happy Fits
July 18, 2019 John Paul White
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, PAPER SHREDDING & E-WASTE RECYCLING
For Immediate Release
Come
Celebrate Earth Day in Abingdon!
EARTH
DAY CELEBRATION, PAPER SHREDDING & E-WASTE RECYCLING
The Town of Abingdon will hold its 2019 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
on Saturday, April 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fields-Penn
House on Main Street across from the Farmers Market in Abingdon. Admission is FREE. This year there will be approximately 60 groups (non-profits,
private groups, local businesses, educators and state & federal agencies) providing
a great deal of fun and information to share. The theme of
the event is Sustainability:
What does it mean?
Several activities are planned throughout the celebration such as a rain barrel workshop where you can make your own rain barrel to take home (registration required). There will be a free Kids Zone area with an inflatable slide, popcorn, cotton candy, free games & prizes, a “trash to treasure” crafts tent, educational displays, face painting, and a local foods food court. There will be a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. There is also a call for donations of pet supplies for the local animal shelter (food, bedding, towels, Dawn, bleach) and gently used shoes for a project with Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful. Bring in 2 of any of these items requested and receive a free gift. (One per family, while supplies last)
Several activities are planned throughout the celebration such as a rain barrel workshop where you can make your own rain barrel to take home (registration required). There will be a free Kids Zone area with an inflatable slide, popcorn, cotton candy, free games & prizes, a “trash to treasure” crafts tent, educational displays, face painting, and a local foods food court. There will be a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. There is also a call for donations of pet supplies for the local animal shelter (food, bedding, towels, Dawn, bleach) and gently used shoes for a project with Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful. Bring in 2 of any of these items requested and receive a free gift. (One per family, while supplies last)
Just down the street in front of the Arts Depot, we
will have free document shredding and a drop-off area for electronic waste
(e-waste). Any item that has a
power-cord or uses batteries is considered e-waste. E-waste includes but is not
limited to laptop/desktop computers, CRT /LCD monitors, hard drives, modems, plug
and play devices, printers/scanners, copiers, commercial telephone equipment,
fax machines, power backups, power transformers, misc. electronic business
equipment, wires, cables, circuit boards, video game systems, DVD/VCR players, microwave
ovens, televisions, and small electronic household appliances. This will be a free service provided by the
Town of Abingdon. Items with compressors
like refrigerators, ACs and dehumidifiers cannot be accepted. Other household hazardous materials (like
batteries, chemicals, petroleum products and fluorescent light bulbs) can be
taken to MXI Inc.
during their annual HHW event in May.
For information, please contact Sarita Moore, of the
Town of Abingdon Sustain Abingdon Committee, at 276-628-4321 or visit the Sustain
Abingdon website: www.sustainabingdon.com or
like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainAbingdon.
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