Pace Brothers & Hoppie Vaughan at Derby Day Gala
April 14, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Community, Music, Our Events
The music at this year’s Derby Day Gala on Sat., May 1, 2010, will be kickin’ it up a little bit. It will feature The Pace Brothers with Hoppie Vaughan.
The Pace Brothers feature James Pace on organ and Cyrus Pace on guitar. Inspired by the great jazz groups lead by the organists Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith, the 
Pace Brothers play a modern version of jazz and soul music. Cyrus Pace toured extensively with US Navy Band and received his Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music. He is also the Coordinator of Fine Art for the Roanoke City Public School system. James Pace is a full time musician touring internationally as well as performing with several bands in the Roanoke Valley Area. He also offers private piano and organ lessons. Their first CD together is due to be released in May. It was recorded at the Music Lab at the Jefferson Center.
Hoppie Vaughan is Roanoke’s best known and legendary blued-eyed, soul singer. Faithfully recreating the sounds of Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, and James Brown to name a few. Together the Pace brothers and Hoppie will keep the party moving in all the right ways!
The Derby Day Gala is a fund raiser for the Festival in the Park Scholarship for the Arts Program. Tickets are $100.00 per person (a portion is tax deductible). Admission include food, beverages, entertainment and all the good-looking people watching you can handle! See photos from the 2009 Derby Day Gala.
IMPORTANT! Capacity is limited to the Derby Day Gala – so RSVP today to Debbie McClure dmcclure@rev.net or call (540)-580-2526 to make your reservations.
Be sure to RSVP for Derby Day limited space available
April 13, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Community, Our Events, Scholarship for the Arts
We are almost two weeks away from the 2nd Annual Derby Day Gala at Rockledge. Last year’s inaugural event was a fabulous way to start the summer; great food, gorgeous hats, Kentucky Derby horse races and of course raising money for a wonderful cause – the Festival in the Park’s Arts Scholarship Program. You definitely do not want to miss this year’s event. Be sure to RSVP soon before this event sells out, as space is limited. Event begins at 4:00pm- 9:30pm. Complimentary valet.
Contact Debbie McClure at dmcclure@rev.net or call (540)-580-2526 to make your reservations.
2nd Annual Derby Day Gala at Rockledge
March 13, 2010 by Larry
Filed under Our Events, Scholarship for the Arts
The “Run for the Roses” Derby Day Gala, on May 1, 2010, is not only a great reason to break out the gala hat or your seersucker suit (or buy a new one) but it is also a benefit for a worthy cause. Proceeds benefit Festival in the Park and its Scholarship for the Arts program. Doctors Nancy and Kevin Dye open their beautiful home, Rockledge, to host this
Our Derby winner with the view of downtown Roanoke behind
event each year. Built in the 1900s, Rockledge enjoys a rich history and sits just below the Mill Mountain Star. During the Gala, all guests are encouraged to enjoy the grounds and make themselves at home at Rockledge. Of course there’s the awe inspiring view, especially at sunset. Last year’s 1st annual event was a great success and we expect this year’s to be even better.
Winners of the "Best Derby Attire" Award
May 1, 2010 is Kentucky Derby Day, and in Roanoke VA, its also the Derby Day Gala. Invitations will be mailed to charter attendees from the inaugural year. Attendance capacity is limited but if you’d like to attend this year there may still availability. Email Debbie for information and tell her you’d like to join the fun, enjoy the great food, mint juleps and all the festivities. This promises to be a winning ticket!
See more photos from the 2009 Derby Day Gala
