By Jeannie Howard Destination 2 01 5Richmond From The Point and parks to along the shoreline and waterfront, Richmond is offering up a little bit of everything to satisfy anyone’s need for fun this summer. “Everyone likes something different and the things that we have going on this summer are really interesting!” said Beth Javens, Executive Director of the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We love that the events represent the diversity of our city and its population.” JUNE 12: Annual Point Richmond Music Series Open This year’s summer concert series is sure to excite music lovers of all genres. Kicking off the series on June 12th will be Samba Da playing their high energy eclectic Afro- Brazilian sounds followed by Tom Rigney & Flambeau with a fiery mix of zydeco, blues and New Orleans funk. The free concerts will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on the second Friday of each month from June 12 to September 25 at the Point Richmond Music outdoor concert venue on the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. For more information or to purchase the official CD from this year’s concert series for only $5, visit pointrichmondmusic.com. 12-14th: American Rosie the Riveter Association National Convention/Reunion Every year, the “Rosies” hold their national convention and reunion as a way for the Rosies from all over the country to reconnect. This year they have chosen Richmond, a city that played a tremendous role in America’s efforts during World War II, as the location for their 2015 reunion. “Rosie the Riveter played such an integral role in Richmond’s history that it only seems fitting that the 54 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com june 2015
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