Events - Saturday, November 24
River District Association Dream Launch 2019 Registration
November 12, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NOTE: Registration is open until January 11, 2019. The River District Association presents RDA Dream Launch 2019 for entrepreneurs seeking to open brick and mortar businesses in the River District in Danville, VA This program is an opportunity for serious entrepreneurs that have dreamed of opening their own business. Those that register for the program will be required to attend 6 sessions of our ‘Entrepreneur Bootcamp’, an intensive workshop that will meet once per week for 6 weeks beginning in January to teach participants a full slate of skills and information that business owners need. Opening your own business is hard work, and unfortunately not everyone that starts a business will stay in business. Through this program, we can provide start-ups the tools, information, and assistance to give you the best possible opportunity for success. Participants that complete bootcamp may then elect to participate in “Pitch Night” to compete for cash and other incentives that total over $100,000. Once the pitch is complete, the entrepreneurs that successfully present the most viable and sustainable plans, including capital investment and job creation, will be chosen to move forward in opening their business. RDA will stay involved with the selected businesses, assist with summer grand openings, and match them with mentors in the community. Participants do not have to be current Danville residents, as long as they agree to the program requirements. The program is also open to current businesses that would like to expand, as well as those that would like to audit the courses to prepare for potentially opening a business in the future. There is no cost to participate in the bootcamp or pitch. Participants must register via eventbrite and will be contacted by RDA for additional information. Funding for the program was awarded via a competitive grant from the State of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for $45,000, and an additional $50,000 from the City of Danville, with the goal of opening 5 new businesses in Summer 2019.
Thanksgiving Weekend Yoga at Ballad
November 22, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Firefly Yoga is Opening Thanksgiving Weekend at Ballad Thurs 11.22 9am Flow with Leslie (75) Fri 11.23 9:45 Flow with Lauren M (60) + 11am Buti Flow with Jessie (60) Sat 11.24 9:45 Flow with Sarah (75) + 3pm Brewhouse Flow with Nicole (60) Sun 11.25 10:30 Flow with Carrie (75) All classes are open to beginners and experienced yogis alike! One class is $10 OR, sign up on MindBody for our opening intro special: $7 for unlimited yoga for 14 days!!! Must purchase this one-time deal by November 30th. The 14 days starts with the date of your first class. www.fireflydanville.com
River District Merchant Window Decorating Contest
November 23, 2018
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The River District merchants in Downtown Danville, VA have decorated their windows for the public to enjoy, and we want YOU to tell us your favorite! To vote, visit www.tinyurl.com/rdwindow and tell us the name of the business or the address, and we will announce the winner at Christmas on the Plaza, December 1st at 5:30 PM. There will be a Judges Favorite and a People's Choice. We look forward to seeing you there!
Downtown Danville River District
Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop River District
November 24, 2018
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Check out our River District Gift Guide (in the comments), plus even more specials by our downtown merchants for Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday are listed here! We are adding more each day, so come back and check often! Lizzy Lou - November 23rd and November 24th - We are so excited for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at Lizzy Lou Boutique! Friday 11/23: 10am-6pm Saturday 11/24: 10am-5pm We will have special SALES and GIVEAWAYS on Friday and Saturday! Sales will be announced Wednesday 11/21! Ballad Brewing - November 23rd and November 24th - Shop Black Friday and Small Business Saturday with us! We'll be open 11am-10pm on Friday and 12-10pm on Saturday. Here's what you can save on: - BOGO 30% off merch (of equal or lesser value) -FREE Pint Glass with purchase of a flight -Buy two crowlers, get the third for $1 On Friday, we'll have King Cropp from 11am-3pm in the food truck area, and Nana Karen's from 3-10pm on Friday. Nana Karen's all day Saturday. Chestnut Lane - November 23rd Specials - We will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to host a special Sip & Shop! We are offering dot sales starting at 20% off, and higher, throughout the entire store! Every customer who makes a purchase during business hours this Black Friday will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Spa Day Basket! This basket will be full of soaps, lotions, scrubs, bath bombs, and other items that you would need for a fun day of pampering! The winner will be chosen after closing, and will be notified the following day and announced on social media! The dot sale will have the following items marked down: Green Dot Items (20% off): ALL Q-Squared Products Selected Bath and Body Products ALL Caspari Place Mats ALL Mugs ALL Glassware ALL Silver Pink Dot Items (25% off): ALL Rifle Paper Co. Products ALL Smathers & Branson Products Furniture Antiques Vintage Items ALL Greeting Cards Yellow Dot Items (30% off): ALL Jewelry ALL Candles ALL Caspari Napkins River District Artisans - November 24th Only - “Free-For-The Day” Goodies: including free gift with purchase, free bow making demonstrations, a free fresh wreath making demonstration, free bracelet making, free quilt give away (register to win) and free hot chocolate! In addition, we’ll have our quilts marked 20% off! These specials are for one day only (Small Business Saturday)! Me's Burgers and Brews - November 24th Only - We will be offering 50% off a beef burger to those guests who shop a locally owned business on Saturday and show us a receipt as proof. The business does not have to be in the River District, it just has to be locally owned. In addition, it only applies to guests who dine in. To go orders are excluded. Dry Fork Fruit Distillery - November 24th Only - Dry Fork Distillery will be offering 20% discount on all whiskey products Black Friday. One day only! Vanessa Sip N' Paint - Friday, November 23rd Only - It's a Paint Party Special! If you have 11 people attend your party, the host of the Sip and Paint Party with get in free! Main Street Art Collective - November 24th Only - Stop by for your personalized ornaments & custom bows from 11-2pm BONUS - All VIR and RDA fans, a special for you on Monday, November 26TH! We are offering a Cyber Monday special for 2019 tickets. Anyone that purchases tickets on Cyber Monday will a coupon to redeem at the TMI Store for a VIR T-Shirt. They will receive one coupon for each ticket purchased. Visit http://virnow.com/events/
Downtown Danville, VA
Cabin Fever Music Series ft. Dirt Road Scholars
November 24, 2018
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The first Cabin Fever Music Series will feature the local group Dirt Road Scholars. DRS is a high-energy band, playing all your favorite country and rock songs. They are well known in the area and put on a great show.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Stage time for DRS is 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Admission cost is $8 and tickets are available at the door. Food is allowed to be brought in at the door. No outside drink is allowed. We will have beer, wine, and soft drinks available. This will be a great evening of music, beer, and friends. We look forward to seeing you!
We have added a food truck! The Unique Q will be outside the Community market doors serving BBQ and some awesome sides. Check out their menu on the webpage: https://theuniqueq.com/.
We have a limited amount of reserved tables (seats 6) available for the show. Cost is $60 which includes six tickets. Call the Welcome Center during business hours for your table. (434)793-4636
Special thanks to our sponsors: Bud Light, City of Danville, Coca-Cola, URW Federal Credit Union, Steve Padgett Danville Honda / Performance Off Road, Canteen, Homeplace Vineyards, Centra, Big Sky Rents and Events, Comfort Inn and Suites.