VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION HOSTS JAZZ & DERBY PARTY FUNDRAISER AT THE 1895
Ticket Sales & Donations to Support Restoration Plans
ROCKDALE, TX, APRIL 26, 2022 – Saturday, May 7th Vision Historic Preservation Foundation (Vision Rockdale) will host a Jazz & Derby Party at The 1895 as a fundraiser and outreach opportunity. Attendees can enjoy a day of various musical genres, food trucks, wineries and derby-themed activities, as well as gain insight into the Foundation’s restoration & redevelopment plans.
Music kicks off at 2:30pm with Charlie Weyler opening at the music tent, which will be set up on the old Philips & Luckey lot behind The 1895. Performances continue with the Sparky Thomason Quartet at 4:00pm, Blues Guitarist JD Pendley at 6:30pm, and headliner Christian Wiggs (backed by the Sparky Thomason Quartet) will hit the stage at 7:30pm. Also set up on the back lot will be 3 visiting food trucks: 100x35 Latin Cuisine, Circle M Express BBQ, and Hot Corner; 3 local wineries: Descarado Winery, En Gedi Vineyards, and Triple C Winery & Vineyard; as well as a few vendors featuring gifts perfect for Mother’s Day. A photo booth and Derby-themed games & contests – like a Derby hat contest – will add to the fun for attendees to compete for prizes.
“With one of our Mission pillars being to provide arts enrichment opportunities, the Foundation is pleased to bring to the community a variety of musical genres with the Jazz & Derby Party,” stated Arts & Programming Chair, Geritt Davenport. “Events such as this not only draw tourism to the area, they also enhance the quality of life in our community.”
Inside The 1895, Vision Historic Preservation Foundation will have on display proposed architectural floorplans and renderings of The 1895 restoration & re-development project. “The Jazz & Derby Party is a great way to engage the public in plans for the future of The 1895 and the downtown district,” explains Curah Beard, Executive Director of Vision Rockdale. “It’s also a key fundraising opportunity – we have several grants in the works – one due this July with a $30,000 match requirement which we hope the community will help us fulfill through their tax-deductible donations.”
For more information, event schedule and tickets to the Jazz & Derby Party at The 1895 visit: https://www.visionhistoricpreservationfoundation.org/events
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The mission of Vision Historic Preservation Foundation is to enrich the arts & cultivate economic development by restoring the historic 1895 City Hall for the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Rockdale.
Our Vision is to act as a catalyst in the revitalization of Downtown Rockdale by:
* Preserving the historical significance of The 1895.
* Creating new purpose and attracting businesses to the Development.
* Inspiring a culture of art, commerce and tourism for residents and visitors.
* Enhancing the success of all area businesses and enriching the lives of our citizens.
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To learn more about The 1895 project, schedule a tour, or contribute to Vision Historic Preservation Foundation’s fundraising campaign visit www.VisionRockdale.org or contact Curah Beard at 512-496-3962 or email cbeard@visionhistoricpreservationfoundation.org.
