Arts & Entertainment
Summer-long “Festival of the heARTS” kicks off June 3rd at Dogwood Dell
The 62nd Festival of heARTS kicks off on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM as the United States Coast Guard Band performs works by Sousa, Bernstein, Puts, Marquez, and others and continues with a multitude of events throughout the summer.
A Richmond tradition continues this summer at Dogwood Dell as the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) presents the 62nd Festival of heARTS. This year’s festival has a slight name change to the Festival of heARTS, as it is a summer-long celebration of the volunteers who helped present this cultural treasure for more than 60 years.
The 62nd Festival of heARTS kicks off on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM as the United States Coast Guard Band performs works by Sousa, Bernstein, Puts, Marquez, and others.
Other musical artists performing this summer include Carlton Blount and One Amazing Night of Music, Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers, Plunky and Oneness, Janet Martin Band, Trademark, Military All-Stars Concert Band, Dead Give Away, the Orquestra Tropikiimba and many more.
The 62nd Festival of heARTS also features the creativity of dance with performances by Elegba Folklore Society, Coleman Collective, and PRCF’s City Dance Theater.
One of the biggest gospel events on the East Coast hits the Dell stage as host Sheilah Belle is joined by a multitude of gospel performers for the 9th Annual Gospel Music Fest. On August 11th, Dogwood Dell will welcome the new Afro Festival, a celebration of the diversity and culture of the African community.
Highlighting this year’s Festival or heARTS is the city’s annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Dell. Celebrate our nation’s independence with musical performances by the Richmond Concert Jazz Group and the Richmond Concert Band as fireworks light up the sky.
The 62nd Festival of heARTS will entertain the entire family, and guests should arrive early to secure seats in the outdoor amphitheater. Picnics are encouraged; however, pets, alcohol or glass containers are not allowed. Dogwood Dell, 1301 Blanton Avenue, is located within Byrd Park.
For a complete listing of this year’s lineup and for more information, go to the PRCF webpage and click on Cultural Arts or call the Dell Information Line at 804.646.DELL.
