tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43876531069893462142024-03-19T01:03:31.511-04:00Bluemont in AshlandWonderful summer concerts at our new location - in front of Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-15765910518906825692013-08-18T13:38:00.001-04:002013-08-18T13:38:56.588-04:00Rain or Shine- yes!Did you know that we always have our concerts no matter the weather? So, if it's rainy, we laugh at the weather and move inside! It's so easy, especially with our new location at Randolph-Macon College! Just come down to the regular place, Blackwell Auditorium, come up the steps that are usually the stage and come on in! We'll be looking for you! You can even drop off everyone you bring along out front if you like...<br />
See you there!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-11784236217650088872013-08-13T12:04:00.001-04:002013-08-13T12:05:27.499-04:00This Sunday, August 18- Matuto!<br />
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This Sunday, we are thrilled to have<span style="background-color: white;"><b> Matuto </b></span>for our 3rd concert of the summer! A combination of diverse jazz, roots and world music, the band features violin, guitar, accordion, bass, drums and various Brazilian percussion instruments (most that we've never seen and can't wait to learn about!) This six member band creates a unique and inspired sound from the heart of New York Coty's diverse musical culture. <br />
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So, you know what to do! Grab a blanket or chair, tell your friends, and come on over and listen to some amazing music under the stars with Matuto! For more info on the band, check out their website:<br />
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See you there!!<br />
<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-81135045926490120672013-08-13T11:52:00.002-04:002013-08-13T11:54:13.047-04:00We need your help reaching our fundraising goal!Each summer, Bluemont in Ashland has a fundraising goal to meet to be able to continue to support the summer concerts! Your <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Bluemont membership</b></span> is SO important and makes such a great impact on reaching that each summer. This year, our goal is $8,000 and we're about half way there. "How do I become a <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Bluemont member</b></span>?" you may be wondering. It's easy! There are a few ways to suit your needs- check them out:<br />
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*visit us at a concert- we're at the Friend's Table and can answer all of your questions there as well as help you fill out a membership form</div>
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*check out www.bluemont.org and become a member on-line</div>
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*give us a call and we'll help you through the process by phone</div>
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*drop a check in the mail after visiting the website and reading about the membership benefits</div>
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Your gift to Bluemont is VERY appreciated- becoming a <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Bluemont member</b></span> is a super way to show your support!</div>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-25031044253497313042013-08-13T11:43:00.001-04:002013-08-13T11:43:37.421-04:00We LOVED Hard Swimmin' Fish!We're hoping, really hoping that you made it out to Hard Swimmin' Fish this past Sunday! They were amazing and really nice guys too! Prior to the show at Randolph-Macon, the boys played for folks at the Omni Senior Apartments and had a great time with the residents there! The weather held out nicely and while clouds lingered and the humidity was out of control, the rain stayed away so everyone enjoyed themselves dancing and listening to our terrific band! We sure would like them to come back to Ashland for another summer concert as soon as possible! Thanks Hard Swimmin' Fish!<br />
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-16428623664574752372013-08-08T23:41:00.001-04:002013-08-08T23:42:36.326-04:00Hard Swimmin' Fish this Sunday!This coming Sunday is going to be full of energy and fun! A few hints about what's to come:<br />
swim caps, swimsuits, Fred Horne, barracudas, sunshine, laughter, Lori Foley, Hard Swimmin' Fish, lanterns, prizes...<br />
You'll have to come to the concert to find out more! <br />
Although, we can't wait to tell you more about the band, Hard Swimmin' Fish! So, maybe just a little bit...<br />
Hard Swimmin' Fish is a blues quartet that has been making music together for over fifteen years. The band plays a range of styles covering the country blues of Mississippi and The Piedmont, the urban blues of Chicago, and funk infused varieties with roots in New Orleans' second line. This versatility allows Hard Swimmin' Fish to offer either acoustic or electric performances and play any venue. Together they churn out a vibrant combination of originals, rearranged traditional material, and recognizable standards.<br />
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<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-63241239127505995572013-08-08T23:26:00.001-04:002013-08-08T23:27:54.218-04:00Bluemont in Ashland Business Leaders<br />
Our summer concerts here in Ashland are supported by a growing group of businesses and community leaders whose support ensures that these wonderful events can continue at affordable family prices.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f1c232;">The Town of Ashland; Randolph-Macon College</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f1c232;">Ashland Main Street Association </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">The Iron Horse Restaurant<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Trackside Grill</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Ashland Ace Hardware<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Mac's Service Center</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Anthony’s Pizza<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Fin and Feather of Ashland<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Jersey Mike’s <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> re*funk*it</span></div>
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Consistently, these businesses have supported Bluemont in Ashland by hanging posters, handing out flyers, donating door prizes and/or sustaining their membership.</div>
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Please stop by and visit one or all of these Ashland businesses- they'd love it! Thank You!</div>
Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-38457660179520446972013-08-08T23:17:00.004-04:002013-08-08T23:17:42.834-04:00The Hula Honeys were terrific!Hopefully, as you're reading this, you're reminded of your first (or maybe you're not a beginner!) hula lesson last week at our first summer concert with the Hula Honeys! We had such a great time and beautiful weather- the evening was a great success! Along with fabulous music,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"> CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation</span> and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Knights of Columbus</span> sold sweet treats (and sold out I'm told!) and actors from the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof, opening this weekend at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, sang and danced during the pre-show. It was so nice to see everyone having such a good time in our new location, enjoying both the grass and brick seating, some enjoying the late afternoon sun and some in the shade. Thank you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">Randolph</span>-Macon <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">College</span>! We're even more excited for this week...hope to see you there!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-63340769098800306042013-08-02T12:12:00.000-04:002013-08-02T12:13:50.544-04:00We are SO lucky!We are so lucky to have concerts in the beautiful town of Ashland for lots of reasons. We are so grateful to all of the businesses who support us by hanging posters in their windows, giving out flyers, providing door prizes and becoming members. While this list will continue to grow as the concerts happen, the following businesses have so kindly offered their help: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;">Trackside Grill</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #3d85c6;">Ashland Library</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e06666;">Shear Power</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #76a5af;">,<span class="Apple-style-span"> Hometown Realty</span></span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f1c232;">The Caboose</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">Ashland Coffee and Tea</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">Mac's Service Station</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6aa84f;">Anthony's Pizza</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">Fin and Feather</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Ashwood Nursery</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">Starbucks Ashland</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffd966;">Ashland Ace Hardware</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">Jersey Mike's,</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cc0000;">ReFunkIt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Make sure to visit as many of these businesses are you can and tell all of your friends!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Thanks everyone!!</span>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-42019837571540304692013-07-31T16:40:00.001-04:002013-07-31T16:42:57.844-04:00Thank you Town of Ashland!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love driving through town during the month of August and being welcomed to town by the Bluemont in Ashland banner! It's been in the same location on Route 54 west just before Route 1 for the past eight summers and we appreciate it very much.<b><u> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Thanks Town of Ashland for supporting Bluemont so well!</span> </u></b>Make sure you check out the banner each week for details about the band playing... can't wait to see the Hula Honeys!</div>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-36241085639304236402013-07-20T21:08:00.000-04:002013-08-02T12:15:16.057-04:00so you may still be wondering about the new location...I had the pleasure of spending the evening a few nights ago with my friends Jen and Ann at our new location, just in front of the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. We met there to check things out, specifically, the lighting, the sun, the lawn and the brick area just in front of the steps where the bands will play. We were curious about the shade and wanted to figure out the new layout for the volunteer tables, community group tables, lanterns and how the seating might feel. After spending about three hours there, the best way I can summarize all that we learned is: It's going to be wonderful!! No doubt about it, we will miss being on the lawn at The Center as it has been our home for the past eight years and we are so thankful. However, our new location will be super great too- you'll see! Plenty of lawn for blankets and dancing (in your bare feet if you like!), plenty of brick space for your chairs (if you'd rather) and dancing too, beautiful large trees to provide lots of shade and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeeeee;">drum roll please</span>...indoor restrooms! (no more port-o-potties lurking behind trees!) So, as always, the concerts will be held outside unless the weather has other plans and if so, it's just a quick move right inside the auditorium. What could be easier?! If you're local and you have a chance, walk on by there and check it out! We think you'll like it too!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-46019593169541364192013-07-17T16:15:00.001-04:002013-07-17T16:21:43.323-04:00Our first concert of the summer: The Hula Honeys! <img align="left" height="215" src="http://www.bluemont.org/Concerts/images/HulaHoneys_000.jpg" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: 12px;" width="264" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What a great way to start our ninth summer of concerts:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">The Hula Honeys!</span> Come on over to Randolph-Macon's Blackwell Auditorium and sit in the grass or on the beautiful brick plaza and enjoy some music under the stars!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: 12px;">The Hula Honeys are known for performing the enchanting music of Hawaii’s territorial days, songs that take you back to Boat Days and Waikiki’s golden era. Blending vintage Hapa Haole songs with hip jazz classics, they create a swinging sweet sound all their own. Winners of the prestigious Na Hoku Hano Hano award 2010 for best Hawaiian Jazz album "Girl Talk."</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Hula Honeys have played at The Kennedy Millennium Center Stage, various Ukulele Festivals, and regularly perform in their hometown of Maui where they are also DJ Friday afternoons on Mana'o Radio.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For their Bluemont concerts, the Hula Honeys will be joined by bassist Ralph Gordon and multi-instrumentalist <a href="http://www.bluemont.org/Concerts/perf-CathyFinkandMarcyMarxer.html" style="color: #6b95c5; text-decoration: underline;">Marcy Marxer</a>.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You can check out more about them as well as listen to a few songs on their website: <a href="http://www.thehulahoneys.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thehulahoneys.com/</a></span><br />
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-33406685772331363752013-07-11T11:30:00.001-04:002013-07-11T11:31:32.807-04:00so, you may be wondering...why the change in venue? Glad you asked!Change is good, right? of course! This summer, our concert series will continue to be outside (as long as the weather behaves) but has moved just a few blocks away from our previous location of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, to just in front of the Blackwell Auditorium on the grounds of Randolph-Macon College.<br />
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We have been honored to share the lawn with The Center for the past eight years and have had many wonderful evenings under the stars. We are more than grateful to have been able to "borrow" the lawn on Sunday evenings and use the building to host our musicians, feed them and store equipment. Thank you Hanover Arts and Activities Center so much!<br />
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The decision to move locations has followed many discussions with Bluemont staff, The Center, the Town of Ashland and Randolph-Macon College and certainly was not an easy one. By changing location, our concerts can be held on the front steps of the auditorium, eliminating the need for weekly set up and take down of the large tent and stage, port-o-potties (whew!) and will provide quick access to our rain location which happens to be the auditorium, just behind the steps. How easy is that?!<br />
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So, come on over to Blackwell Auditorium, on the campus of Randolph-Macon College and enjoy some music under the starts each Sunday evening in August. You'll still find some grass for your dancing toes and now a hard surface if you'd prefer to pop your chair there.<br />
See you soon!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-4965911171369684282013-06-28T10:42:00.002-04:002013-07-11T11:14:27.385-04:00Bluemont Season Nine: this summer, just around the corner on the campus of Randolph-Macon College!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-69245024935535767352012-08-18T12:32:00.000-04:002012-08-18T12:32:06.832-04:00Tell us what YOU think!We are so lucky to have the most wonderful volunteers on the planet who help with everything for Bluemont in Ashland including sound, set-up, outreach, hosting the bands, flyer/poster distribution, e-mailing, fundraising, flower arrangements, and lantern set-up- just to name a few things that make it possible to have our concerts on the lawn each summer! This year, starting with last weeks music, two of our favorite volunteers, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ann Glave and Jeremy Witt</span> developed and distributed mini-surveys to find out what YOU think! We asked questions relating to membership, concert location, concert days and times, outreach and provided a comments section as well. We are so happy to have received so many positive comments and want to say <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">THANK YOU</span> for taking the time to complete a survey if you were on the lawn last week. If you haven't completed one yet, look for Jeremy (shorter, great hair and very nice!) walking around handing them out or visit us at the Friends Table and we'll give you one ourselves! See you soon!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-80539268474569939552012-08-15T12:16:00.000-04:002012-08-15T12:17:33.473-04:00Our 3rd Concert is this weekend with King Teddy!Our 3rd concert is just a few days away and we're ready to put on our dancing shoes for a little swing music with<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">King Teddy, Swing for the Modern Age!</span> </span> King Teddy was recently nominated for Best Swing Band at the Wammie Awards (Washington Area Music Association). King Teddy's original music reflects the brief period when swing was becoming early rock and roll. The sound is Beatles meets Prima, making for feel-good music<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #777777; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><i>. </i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #777777; line-height: 18px;">Check out more about their music and the band by visiting their website:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">We can't wait to get our swing on! Come on out and dance on the grass under the stars this Sunday, August 19 at 7:00!</span></span>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-91401551281005221142012-08-15T11:40:00.004-04:002012-08-15T11:43:10.045-04:00Community Group Spotlight<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We are so glad to be friends with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: magenta;">Rachel and Roger Reynolds of CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation </span>and honored to be able to help support their mission:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 27px;">To find out more about their story and help support their wonderful organization, visit <a href="http://www.cjstuf.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cjstuf.org/</a></span></div>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-72210521507803549992012-08-15T11:28:00.004-04:002012-08-15T11:28:56.531-04:00Congratulations Lily!Congratulations to Lily Dunning, Bluemont's New Executive Director! We love her so much and can't imagine a more perfect fit as she takes over all the day to day operations of all of the Bluemont communities. Her dad, Peter Dunning tells us he is taking a bit more time to be with his family- hmmm, we loved seeing him last Sunday though! Lily is working incredibly hard with all the Bluemont Communities, especially focusing on fundraising and community involvement. To meet Lily, come on out to one of our concerts and we'll introduce you! You'll love her as much as we do!<br />
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-52507800201250404502012-08-12T01:18:00.000-04:002012-08-12T01:44:50.501-04:00Our 2nd concert is here and we're so excited to welcome The Guy Mendilow Band back to Ashland!It's here! Sunday, August 12 is our 2nd concert of the summer and we are more than excited to welcome <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The Guy Mendilow Band</span> back to the Center of the Universe! These amazing performers have visited Bluemont in Ashland previously so we know first hand how wonderful they are and how much you'll enjoy their music first hand! To learn a little more about the band and listen to some of their unique musical gifts, visit their website <a href="http://www.guymendilow.com/about/in-concert.html" target="_blank">http://www.guymendilow.com/about/in-concert.html</a>.<br />
Come early and have a picnic on the lawn, listen to a local performer and have a chance at winning a door prize at intermission from one of our generous local businesses, buy some dessert from a local community group and most importantly, have a wonderful evening with friends and family under the stars! See you soon for The Guy Mendilow Band!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-81477237137647131642012-08-12T00:45:00.001-04:002012-08-12T01:23:51.486-04:00Trackside Grill is Open Late on Sundays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you hungry when you leave a Bluemont in Ashland concert? Do you wish that you could pop in and have a bite of dinner or a later night snack after dancing on the lawn to awesome music under the stars? Well, you're in luck! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Our friends at the Trackside Grill are staying open a bit later "after the show" on Sundays in August following eat concert.</span> </span>The Trackside Grill is just a walk across the lawn, one block from the concert and is a perfect way to end a perfect summer evening. So go ahead- take a walk across the tracks for a burger or a salad- and do it every week if you like! We think Bluemont and the Trackside Grill make a terrific pair. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f1c232;">You do know that great music + great food = much happiness, don't you?!</span>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-12484882614827623742012-08-12T00:32:00.001-04:002012-08-12T00:32:06.359-04:00Local Talent during Intermission!We are so excited to have a new addition to intermission this summer! Ashland is full of our own special talents and we'd love to share them with you! Just before our band for the evening returns to the stage following intermission, a local performer will delight you by sharing their voice and love of music!<br />
During the Black Sheep concert, we were thrilled to have <i><b>Max Cook</b></i> sing an amazing number from the current production of Guys and Dolls at The Arts and Activities Center this weekend! The closing performance will take place tomorrow, Sunday August 12 at 1:30. Hope to see you there!<br />
Tomorrow, during our 2nd concert, <b><i>Elena Reiderer</i></b> will warm your heart as she takes the stage to share her talent. Come on down tomorrow night and find out how lovely she is and hear The Guy Mendilow Band! Hope to see you there!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-12933031815680253682012-08-12T00:16:00.000-04:002012-08-12T00:16:00.529-04:00The 1st summer concert was Wonderful!Last Sunday was the first concert of the summer and it was absolutely wonderful! <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Black Sheep</span> played reggae under the stars for a perfectly crowded lawn of friends and family. Prior to the concert, Black Sheep played for the residents of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Omni Senior Apartments</span>- from what we've heard, they really enjoyed listening and moving to the music. Thank you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Paige Christy</span> for coordinating this event! <br />
Special thanks to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6aa84f;">Ashland Street Parties</span> and our sweet <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #6aa84f;">Town of Ashland</span> for lending their tent and especially to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> Hank Lowry</span>! A big thanks also to the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">Hanover Arts and Activities Center</span> and to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">Sara Holloway</span> for lending us their beautiful lawn. It wouldn't be the same anywhere else!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Richard Hubbard</span>, founder of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Basic Needs Program</span>, sold baked goods along with Carmen Courtney to help children in Bangladesh. The Hanover Arts and Activities Center sold drinks and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">Knights of Columbus</span> made everyone smile selling Sno-Cones. Thank you to our very thoughtful community groups for coming!<br />
Several generous businesses donated door prizes- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Thank You! to: Good Chi Yoga, Arbonne International, Ashland Coffee and Tea, Fin and Feather, Ashwood Garden and Nursery and Pine Grove Farm.</span><br />
We are very lucky to have so many people that are part of our Bluemont in Ashland concerts! Thank you for the best 1st concert of the summer!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-75857613344529170412012-08-07T15:46:00.001-04:002012-08-12T00:33:23.374-04:00Music Lover's Weekend is coming on August 18-19th!Get ready for <strong><a href="http://ashland.synthasite.com/resources/Music_Lover_flyer.pdf" target="_blank">Music Lover's Weekend</a></strong> - August 18th & 19th in Downtown Ashland! Check out the following <a href="http://ashland.synthasite.com/resources/Music_Lover_flyer.pdf" target="_blank">link</a> to find out how to get tickets for both the Ashland Street Parties and Bluemont concerts which includes discounts for meal vouchers and much more! There is a limited supply so call 798-9131 as soon as possible! We hope to see you at 'the Plaza' and 'on the lawn'!!!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-49100928363157469162012-08-02T13:49:00.000-04:002012-08-02T16:54:39.526-04:00Community Groups and RefreshmentsIf you've been to a Bluemont concert, you've had the chance to visit one of our community group refreshment tables for a little something sweet during intermission! At every concert, several local community groups sell refreshments to raise money for their organization. Over the years, we've been honored to have CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation, local PTA groups, Ashland Preschool, Knights of Columbus, Hanover Arts and Activities Center, Patrick Henry High School Drama Club and many others. Come out this week, August 5 for Black Sheep and talk to the volunteers from the Basic Needs Program for the Children from Bangladesh, Knights of Columbus, and Hanover Arts and Activities Center and buy some yummy treats to help support their outstanding organizations.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-1912090033537611192012-07-31T13:43:00.000-04:002012-07-31T13:45:28.828-04:00Do You Know about Outreach?One of the wonderful things about Bluemont (and not just Bluemont in Ashland but Bluemont in all communities!) is the Outreach Program. Prior to each concert on the lawn, our performer or band for the evening spends time at a senior center or assisted living facility, playing for those in our community who otherwise would not be able to attend the concert. Paige Christy, a Bluemont in Ashland volunteer since the beginning seven years ago, coordinates the outreach programs and loves doing it (not to mention she is fabulous at it!). Our performers spend about thirty minutes sharing their music and then interacting with the residents. We've heard that the residents enjoy the performances, even for weeks following! This week, Black Sheep will be performing at Omni Park Senior Center. Thanks Black Sheep!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387653106989346214.post-20908943322308568682012-07-31T13:09:00.000-04:002012-08-02T16:57:34.963-04:002012 banner for Bluemont in Ashland!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to the Town of Ashland and our friend Bill Artiglia for our amazing new 2012 Bluemont in Ashland banner! Look for yourself on the lawn of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center when you come to our first concert of the summer this Sunday, August 5!Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149803173502676190noreply@blogger.com0