RVA Beer Explorer: Ponies, Indonesia, Diversity, and Yacht Rock

I’LL TAKE A PONY AND A PINT

Ponies & Pints which features off track betting will open in the old Tiki Bob’s spot in Shockoe Bottom on Wednesday. Normally an OTB wouldn’t warrant a mention but this betting den will feature 60 beers on draft. Thats a lot of beers and you’ve got to figure some of them will be tasty craft beer. If anyone hits it up let us know and if you win we respectfully ask for a 10% cut.

HEAD TO HARDYWOOD FOR A BIT OF INDONESIA

The Music of Indonesia event at Hardywood makes our list simply because it’s total uniqueness. You won’t hear anything like this anywhere in Richmond while being able to partake in a beer beverage.

Join us on Sunday afternoon for a special showcase of traditional music and sounds inspired by Indonesia! The tasting room opens at noon with a selection of seasonal drafts, live music beginning at 3:00pm. The Return of the Mac provides the menu!

Gamelan Raga Kusuma
Gamelan is the prevailing traditional music of Indonesia and is and intricate blend of sonorities, structured and patterned in unique rhythmic and melodic systems. It is built largely on tuned bronze percussion, and often accompanies highly formalized dance. Gamelan Raga Kusuma is under the direction of Dr. Andy McGraw and practices weekly at the University of Richmond. They will be performing with guest dancers from the Indonesian Embassy.
www.ragakusuma.org

Rumput
Rumput is a collective of musician with diverse backgrounds in Americana, Balinese gamelan, jazz and experimental music. They play a style of music called kroncong /kron´• chong/ which is a string-band music of Indonesia. Kroncong combines the Western influence of the Portuguese sailors and their indentured African maritime laborers with the sophisticated Javanese rhythmic sensibilities for a striking hybrid. Rumput also uses a type of scrolling artwork called a cranky to accompany some of their songs.
www.rumputband.com
www.facebook.com/rumputbandrva

ARDENT BEER DINNER TO BENEFIT DIVERSITY RICHMOND

YACHT ROCK AT TRIPLE CROSSING

Triple Crossing’s new space in Fulton is vast. So large in fact that it is a perfect spot for a bit of fundraising, dancing, and drinking.

The brewery is hosting an ALS Event with Three Sheets to the Wind.

We’re partnering with the VCU Neuromuscular and ALS Clinic for a fundraiser and concert featuring Three Sheets to the Wind! Join us at 5pm for an art silent auction followed by America’s #1 Tribute to Yacht Rock! Three Sheets to the Wind plays Yacht Rock and AM Gold classics from the ‘70s & 80s—undoubtedly the smoothest music ever created by mankind.

Art Fundraiser will be 5PM-7PM
Three Sheets to the Wind will play 7:30PM-10PM

Tickets for the Three Sheets to the Wind show are $20 and can be purchased at the door or online.

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