Petersburg community musical event 'rocked': Attendees donate $500 and 560 pounds of food

Kristi K. Higgins, The Progress-Index
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PETERSBURG — The first event held at The Iron Works in over 20 years was a huge success. Music lovers made their way to Old Towne to eat, drink, be merry and help those in need.

Admission to "Eggs and Kegs" held on April 16 was free. A food drive took place for The Hope Center's food pantry. Some attendees opted to make a cash donation instead.

The outpouring of support was incredible. Members of the community donated 560 pounds of food and $500.

According to Scott Fisher, Downtown Churches United/The Hope Center Executive Director, the items collected are equal to approximately $1002 worth of packaged foods.

Volunteer Barry Edmonds collects food items for The Hope Center food pantry at "Eggs and Kegs" community musical event held at The Iron Works in Old Towne Petersburg on April 16, 2022.
Volunteer Barry Edmonds collects food items for The Hope Center food pantry at "Eggs and Kegs" community musical event held at The Iron Works in Old Towne Petersburg on April 16, 2022.

Community musical event: Petersburg music venue awakens after 20 years: 'Eggs & Kegs' food drive event, four bands

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The renovated outdoor event space is a part of Appomattox Iron Works, an iron foundry complex from the 1800s. The historic location was designated a Virginia State Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Local bands took the covered stage in the following order: Tiara and Andrew, Gold Station Melody, Campbell’s Bridge and Bass Thumb.

"We have a number of really fun events in the works for later this year," said Richard Cuthbert, Main Street Petersburg Board Member. "The next one we are planning is a summer kickoff Memorial Day weekend on May 28."

"Eggs and Kegs" was sponsored by Old Towne Builders and Main Street Petersburg, a nonprofit formed to promote economic development.

The Iron Works is located in the middle of a city block bordered by W. Old St, W. Bank St., Exchange Ave./Alley, and another alley/N. Market St. The address to the entrance between Buttery Baking House and Penniston's Alley Antiques and Collectibles is 30 W. Old St.

If you are a musician interested in performing at The Iron Works, send an email to TheIronWorksPVA@gmail.com with your bio, links and fees.

For more information, follow The Iron Works on Facebook. Read this story at progress-index.com to view the gallery and exclusive 'Eggs and Kegs' video footage.

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