Friday, August 30, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Valley-Cummings Street Closure
Valley-Cummings Street Closure
Contractors will be removing a tree on Cummings Street near
the intersection of Cummings and Valley Streets on Wednesday, August 28,
2019. The work will begin at approximately 8:45 AM and will conclude by
3:30 PM. To accommodate the removal of the tree, the contractor has been
granted permission to close the right turn lane on Valley Street, west of the
Cummings Street intersection. In addition, the contractor will close the
outside southbound lane of Cummings Street, north of the intersection of Plumb
Alley (see graphic). Please be mindful of this lane restriction and watch
for contractors removing the tree. Traffic may be held periodically to
allow for different portions of the tree to be removed from the power lines.
We encourage you to avoid Valley Street, eastbound, between
Russell Road and Cummings Street. If possible, please use Main Street as
an alternate route.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Blue Ridge BuskerFest returns to Abingdon August 31st
Blue Ridge BuskerFest returns to Abingdon August
31st
Abingdon, VA – The popular street festival BuskerFest
returns this Labor Day weekend with a new name and a more interesting and
diverse line-up than ever before. Presented by Blue Ridge Auto, Blue
Ridge BuskerFest takes place Saturday August 31st along Main Street
in downtown Abingdon, with jugglers, aerielists, magicians, stiltwalkers,
musicians and more. The fun starts with kids activities at the
Imagination Station at 11:00am, then street performers are scheduled for
12:00-5:00pm. Adults 21 and up are invited to Buskers After Dark, 7:00pm
to 8:00pm at the Abingdon Market Pavilion.
Also new this year is presenting sponsor Blue Ridge Auto,
which has allowed Blue Ridge BuskerFest to expand, bringing in even more
world-class performers.
A busker is simply a street performer who plays for tips,
and Abingdon Music Experience has recruited weird and wonderful artists from
all over the country to perform. New artists for 2019 include Brittany
Sparkles, a 12-year veteran circus performer, who has been called “America’s
Circus Barbie Sweetheart,” breakdancer Teflon Yak, and “The Statue of New
England,” a living statue from Massachusetts. Visitors will also see some
returning favorites, including Miss Kitty’s Cosmonauts, Jonathan Austin, Jalopy
Junction Vaudeville Theatre, and Mekkah Jael bellydancing. A full
schedule can be found at https://www.blueridgebuskerfest.com
Kids
of all ages will find something to enjoy at the family friendly Blue Ridge BuskerFest.
In addition to performances along Main Street 12pm to 5pm, William King Museum
of Art is sponsoring the Imagination Station, including free interactive art
activities and a live glass-blowing demonstration. Younger children will
also enjoy the ball pit provided by Play Date at Lois H. Humphreys Park across
from the Abingdon Post Office.
For
adults looking for a different kind of experience, Buskers After Dark is the
official after party for BuskerFest. Guests are encouraged to come in
carnival costume, and mingle with the performers of Imagine Circus. Emcee Tony
Steinbach will greet the guests at 7:00pm, and the performance by Imagine
Circus begins at 8:00, with aerial artists and a fire finale. Ages 21+
only, with photo ID (no exceptions). Suggested $5.00 donation at the door for
the programs of Abingdon Music Experience.
Visitors
are encouraged to park at the Abingdon Municipal Lot (238 W Main Street) or
Roses near exit 19 (751 E Main Street). Shuttles will run to downtown Abingdon
11:30am to 5:30pm.
Schedule
11:00am
– 3:00pm Imagination
Station
Barter Square
12:00pm
– 5:00pm Buskers on Main
Street From Court St. to
Russell Rd.
7:00pm
– 10:00pm Buskers After
Dark
Abingdon Market Pavilion
For
more information, visit blueridgebuskerfest.com, or email Event Coordinator
Sara Saavedra at ssaavedra@abingdon-va.gov.
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