| RICHMOND DIXIE CLASSIC FESTIVALS |
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| March 25, 2011
April 1, 2011 April 8, 2011 April 15, 2011 |
2011 PRICING Festival Only - |
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Richmond is among a handful of mid-sized cities to offer a flourishing cultural community enhanced by several first-class museums and prominent universities, its own symphony, professional ballet and opera, and numerous theater companies and art galleries. While offering easy access to the ocean, mountains and Washington, D.C., Richmond features countless pastimes at home. Trendy boutiques and restaurants, numerous sports and entertainment attractions, outdoor pursuits among one of the nation's largest river park systems, and a treasure trove of historic landmarks provide fun times galore. |
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The times shown are representative of past festival schedules. Actual times cannot be set until the number of participating schools and specific events have been determined. You will receive a general schedule 45 days prior to the event, and an exact performance schedule 3 weeks prior. The time of your performance will depend on your grade of music and the number of groups participating in each class. |
CONCERT JAZZ AWARDS |
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| PERFORMANCE EVENTS |
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| CONCERT BAND CHORUS ORCHESTRA JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUXILIARY (available upon request) |
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| ATTRACTIONS | ||
| Richmond Visitors Center | ||
| The visitor's center will provide an introduction to the many attractions available in the area, and will point out historical and cultural points of interest. | ||
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Science Museum and Planetarium | |
| In addition to IMAX® films, innovative hands-on exhibits and exciting programs, the museum is now available to host your meeting or special event. | ||
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Virginia Aviation Museum | |
| The Virginia Aviation Museum features the spectacular SR-71 Blackbird; 30 historic, vintage aircraft; reproductions of the Wright brothers' kite, gliders and famous 1903 Flyer; early flight memorabilia; a World War II diorama that includes the Tuskegee Airmen and Women's Airforce Service Pilots; and the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. | ||
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Eagle Cruises | |
| Lunch and Dinner Cruises call for information or visit web site. | ||
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Richmond Riverfront | |
| Located in Virginia's Capital City, the revitalized Richmond Riverfront stretches along a 1.25-mile corridor from the historic Tredegar Iron Works site, just west of 5th Street, to 17th Street on the east. Winding through the developed area you'll see the renovated and rebuilt James River & Kanawha Canal and Haxall Canal, which include a major Turning Basin. Originally envisioned by George Washington as a link to the West, the Canals and the James River trace four centuries of Richmond's history. | ||
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Mystery Dinner Playhouse | |
| We perform weekly comedy murder mystery dinner shows, and the theatre is also available for corporate shows, private parties and tour groups. | ||
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Haunts of Richmond | |
| Located in the heart of Richmond's oldest and most haunted neighbor hood, Haunts of Richmond brings local ghost stories and legends to life before your eyes. After the museums close and the sun goes down, our spirits come to life! | ||
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Kings Dominion | |
| Located thirty minutes north of Richmond, this major theme park features over 50 rides and attractions such as a 330 foot Eiffel Tower and more than a dozen live shows. | ||
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Busch Gardens | |
| Busch Gardens the Old Country is a major theme park located 45 minutes east of Richmond. Here you will visit European villages from England, France, Germany, Italy & Ireland. You'll also enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment and delicious food. | ||
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Water Country USA | |
| Water Country USA is the mid-Atlantic's largest family water play park. featuring state-of-the-art water rides and attractions all set to a 1950s and '60s surf theme. | ||
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Williamsburg Visitors Center | |
| The visitor's center will provide an introduction to the many attractions available in the area, and will point out historical and cultural points of interest. | ||
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Colonial Williamsburg | |
| The early capitol of Colonial America and Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg offers an opportunity to view living history. Here you will see costumed hosts, craftsmen and unique colonial architecture which recalls an important chapter in American history. (Admission charged if a special tour is desired) | ||
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Nauticus, The National Maritime Center | |
| A spectacular maritime-themed science center featuring hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, aquaria, digital high-definition films, and an extensive variety of educational programs. Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II. | ||
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Virginia Air & Space Center | |
| The Virginia Air & Space Center features dozens of hands-on air and space exhibits, a premiere interactive aviation gallery that spans 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircraft, unique space flight artifacts and more! Your imagination will soar as you launch a rocket, pilot a space shuttle, become an air traffic controller, fly an airplane, and climb aboard a WWII bomber! Come face to face with the Apollo 12 Command Module that went to the moon, a Mars meteorite, a DC-9 passenger jet, a replica 1903 Wright Flyer and more! | ||
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Jamestown/Yorktown Settlement | |
| Experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation's history - from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. At Jamestown Settlement, you'll learn about the people of 17th-century Virginia - Powhatan Indians and European and African immigrants. At the Yorktown Victory Center, you'll discover the lives of men and women who witnessed the American Revolution and the formation of the new nation. | ||
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Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield | |
| Where the American Revolution was won. The Visitors Center offers films, a museum, gift shops and a rooftop overlook of Yorktown Battlefield. Road tours include earthworks, Washington's Headquarters and the Surrender Field where the British abdicated the Revolutionary War. | ||
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Shirley Plantation | |
| Settled in 1613 and home of the Hill-Carter family for 10 generations. The 18th-century Shirley mansion is considered the most beautiful home in America, and features a hanging staircase, unique Queen Anne Forecourt, original paintings, china, and silver. (Admission charged and reservation required) | ||