Aoife O'Donovan: Light in the Eastern Sky

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Saturday, Jun 1, 2024  5:30pm - 9:45pm

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Immerse yourself in a musical journey with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Aoife O'Donovan, blending folk, bluegrass, and blues into a captivating performance at the Festival's Perry Pavilion. Before the main concert event, participate in workshops and jam sessions with O'Donovan and fellow artists at downtown Norfolk venues, offering a unique chance to learn and be inspired. As the gates open at Perry Pavilion, explore artisan markets, indulge in delectable offerings from food trucks, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss this unforgettable day filled with music, creativity, and community spirit in Downtown Norfolk.

The Day’s Events:

1:00-1:45 pm: “Old Time Music Review” Workshop and Jam Session with Aoife O’Donovan and The Wildmans
Participants are encouraged to bring instruments.
Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 211 Granby St., Norfolk
Free to attend.

4:00-4:45 pm: “Invading Dreams” Workshop with Yasmin Williams and Aoife O’Donovan
Live performances and discussion of melodic and harmonic inspiration
Virginia Arts Festival Robin Hixon Theater, 440 Bank St., Norfolk
Free, but registration is required. Visit vafest.org to register.

5:30 pm: Perry Pavilion Gates Open, Artist Market and Food Trucks Open
Artisan and craft vendors include:
- Studio Shift (@studioshift) - on-site screen printing
- Peanut City Candle. Co (@peanutcitycandleco) - candles
- Cactus Moon Trading (@cactus_moon_trading) – beaded earrings
- Wubys Wings (wubys.wings) – sterling spoon rings made on-site
- Bright Street Ceramics (@brightstreetceramics) – pottery
- Rurals 4 Life (@rurals4life) -freeze-dried fruits, veggies, candy

Food trucks include:
- La Cucina di Sophia – fresh, homemade Italian made fast! Featuring chicken parmigiana sliders, deep fried pizza, prosciutto flatbreads and more.
- Saté Kitchen – Offerings that infuse Southern, Asian, and New England influences on their food – this truck features mac & cheese eggrolls, brisket wontons, hot chicken sammies, and more.