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Classic Motown and Philly Soul Show

April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$50

Classic Motown and Philly Soul Show

If you loved our December event, just wait until you experience what we have in store for you this Easter Weekend, April 19th. The band and groups will entertain you with some of your favorite Motown and classic Philadelphia Soul. Who does not like Marvin Gaye, Frankie Beverly, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Ojays, Temptations, and many more? Come ready to eat, dance, and love life.

Details

Date:: April 19
Time:: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:: $50
Website:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motown-philly-soul-party-easter-weekend-tickets-1234964464959?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Organizer

: Seagar’s Legacy Event Center
Phone: 804-443-1323
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Venue

: Essex High School
: 833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560 United States + Google Map

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🎉🏆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒘

🎉🏆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅-𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒌!!🏆🎉

Virginia Living Magazine’s 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 winners are out — and our local businesses are shining bright! From delicious dining to standout shopping and services, here's who made the list:

🍽️ 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸
• Java Jacks – Breakfast & Brunch
• NN Burger – Burger Joint
• Java Jacks – Coffee Shop or Roaster
• 1710 Tavern – Fine Dining
• 1710 Tavern – Cocktails
• Acme Ice Cream Parlor – Ice Cream Shop
• Los Portales – Mexican Restaurant

🍷 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
• Wind Vineyards – Wine Shop
• Wind Vineyards – Winery

⛳ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Hobbs Hole – Golf Course
• The Gym – Gym

💇‍♀️ 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆
• The Glamper Salon & Spa – Hair Salon

🛍️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
• Acme Antiques – Antiques
• T-Town Tack – Men’s Clothing Store

✨ These amazing businesses are just a glimpse of what Tappahannock has to offer — from unique shops to delicious dining. Start planning your visit today and experience the heart of our town for yourself! 💙

#VisitTappahannock #BestOfVirginia #VirginiaLiving

🌸 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤!🌸

The flowers are blooming and so are the 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 in Tappahannock! 🛍️🌼 Whether you're hunting for vintage treasures, fresh home décor, or locally made gifts, our small-town shops are full of surprises this season.

✨ Be sure to stop by:
🪴 @hoskinscreekhome – curated home décor, art, lighting & seasonal charm
🪑 @acme_antiques_tappahannock – over 100 booths with vintage finds, collectibles & one-of-a-kind treasures
🧺 Pammy’s Produce – fresh local produce, seafood, jams, and sauces
👚 @shopnorwoods – specializing in personalized gifts, trendy fashion, unique home décor & the latest baby goods
🧶 @spunthings_va – yarns, craft kits, and knitting classes
🎁 @cryingshameva – coastal gifts, Waxing Poetic jewelry & décor
👜 @thymeinabasket – handmade gifts, home accents & accessories
👢 @ttowntackwork – cowboy boots, horse tack & rustic gifts

🍦 Bonus tip: Cool off with a scoop at Acme Ice Cream Parlor.

🌷 Make it a weekend of discovery and support the local businesses that make Tappahannock shine. From shopping and dining to river views and relaxing stays, there’s so much to explore in Tappahannock.

📍 Plan your visit: VisitTappahannock.com

#visittappahannock #shoplocalva #springshopping #tappahannocktreasures #virginiariverrealm

🚣‍♀️ 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤!🌊

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to dive into 𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 on the Rappahannock! The 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒕.𝑭𝒖𝒏 Kayak Kiosk at 𝑫𝒖𝒌𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 makes it easy—just download the app, grab your kayak and gear, and paddle into the heart of Virginia’s River Realm. 🛶

Explore Hoskins Creek, float under the Downing Bridge, and discover the wild beauty of Tappahannock from the water.

📖 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨:
👉 https://visittappahannock.com/kayak-rent-fun-kiosk-a-ticket-to-adventure/

#visittappahannock #riveradventures #rentfun #exploretappahannock #tappintonature

The history of the Rappahannock River runs deep — and there's no better place to experience it than the @essexmuseum. From ancient whales to the stories of pirates, tribal nations, colonists, and war heroes, this hidden gem brings Virginia’s past to life in unforgettable ways.

🦴 Meet the ancient 𝙕𝙚𝙪𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 whale.
🪶 Discover the legacy of the 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚.
⚓ Explore river life, steamboats, and the 𝙐𝙎𝙎 𝙏𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙠.
🎖️ Learn how Essex citizens 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, rebuilt after war, and pioneered change.
🌳 Don’t miss the 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝘼 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨 𝙄 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚 in the Max Silver Memorial Courtyard — yes, it’s been to space!

📍 Whether you're a history buff, family traveler, or curious explorer, the Essex County Museum is a must-stop on your visit.

🔍 Start planning at www.VisitTappahannock.com

#visittappahannock #essexcountymuseum #rappahannockriver #virginiahistory #familytravel

🌸☀️ Girls just wanna have 𝑺𝑼𝑵! ☀

🎣 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇, 𝐖𝐈𝐍 & 𝐄𝐗𝐏

🎣 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇, 𝐖𝐈𝐍 & 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤!🏆🌊

Get ready for a reel adventure in Tappahannock! Join us for the 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏, where anglers from near and far compete for $4,400 in prizes!

🌊 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? The beautiful Rappahannock River & its tributaries (Port Royal to White Stone Bridges)
🐟 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡? Largemouth Bass, Croaker, Red Drum, Catfish
💰 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐞: $150 until June 1 | $175 after
🎟️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲?All proceeds go to local charities!

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎! After a day on the water, explore Tappahannock’s historic streets, dine on fresh seafood, and unwind in our riverside town.

📍 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: www.RotaryBigFish.com

Tag your fishing buddies and plan your 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🏞️🐠

#visittappahannock #bigfishtournament #fishingtrip #rappahannockriver #smalltowncharm

🍴✨ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

🍴✨ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤!✨🍴
𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 — 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒕!

Whether you're craving fresh-caught seafood by the river, handmade pastas, or a sweet treat from a nostalgic ice cream parlor, Tappahannock’s local dining scene is serving it all — and only for a few more days.

📅 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲
📍 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤.

Make a weekend of it — stroll our historic downtown, shop our boutiques, and taste why Tappahannock is quickly becoming a favorite foodie destination in @virginiasriverrealm.

📸 Don’t forget to tag your plates and places: #visittappahannock #tappahannockeats #virginiaisforfoodies

💫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 – 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡! 💫

Looking for the perfect Friday night plan? Treat yourself (and someone special) to a charming evening of 𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 right here in Tappahannock! 🥂🎨🍽️

✨ Start your night at @actxiiwine with hand-picked wine pairings and cozy vibes.
✨ Wander over to the @tappartguild to explore the latest exhibit—local talent at its finest.
✨ Finish with an unforgettable dinner at @1710_tavern, where exclusive menu specials bring colonial flair with a modern twist.

Stroll between venues, sip, savor, and soak in the culture.
👉 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡—𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭!
Why not turn date night into a full weekend escape? Tappahannock’s got you covered.

Plan your visit at 🌐 www.VisitTappahannock.com

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