The Reid Center announces a Valentine’s Renaissance Madrigal Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at 6 pm, as its fundraiser and a tribute to Valentine’s Day. It will include Elizabethan feasting, madrigal singing, and a fun time for all, especially for those who like Renaissance festivals! Come in costume, from Queen to Jester! Tickets will be limited. Put February 10 on your calendars now!
Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased online at https://reidcenter.org/tickets. Included in your ticket price is a 3-course Elizabethan meal catered by Smiley’s.
Entertainment includes IU East Richmond Chorale (Rene Anderson, director) and Richmond High School (Tanner Puterbaugh, director); Shiyu Wang, pianist; Charles Ramsey, guitar—singing/playing about 15 madrigal songs from the Renaissance era.
The madrigal pieces the choirs will sing will be a tribute to love and Valentine’s Day: “Eyes of my beloved,” “My Bonnie lass she smileth,” “Rest, sweet nymph,” “Gather ye rose buds,” “Adieu, sweet Amaryllis” and many others!
We will be in costume and welcome all in attendance to come in costume as well!
Inclement weather: In case of inclement weather, check our website (https://www.reidcenter.org/) for up-to-date information. Sidewalks will be cleared and salted in winter weather.
Drop-off: Drop off available at front door on North 11th Street, or by accessible ramp at entrance to alley, between North 10th and North 11th Streets off North A Street.
Parking: On-street parking is available along North A, 10th St, and 11th St. There is a lot north of the church accessible from the alley between 10th and 11th Streets. The municipal parking lot on 10th St. between Main and North A is a short walk. Parking is available in the Wayne County Historical Museum lot on North 11th, also a short walk.
Accessibility: We are honored to be caring for such a special facility, but older buildings come with challenges. It is our intention to be open and accessible to all community members. The south entrance (along North A Street) has an accessible ramp to the door. Once inside, there is a stairway of eight steps to the main level. On the left is a handrail, and on the right is a lift chair. The restroom on the main level is a private, single-person restroom, but is not wheelchair accessible. Until we can make permanent accessibility updates to our facility, we encourage those needing additional accommodations to reach out to our volunteer Events Manager, Lynn Knight at lynn@reidcenter.org or call 765-966-7618. We are eager to welcome you, and will do everything we can to meet your accessibility needs.