Event by Councilmember Stephanie Lynch
1400 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220-6004, United States
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2 PM EDT – 2:30 PM EDT
On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2pm we welcome you to join community members for the unveiling of the Honorary Street Sign for Mr. Larry Bland.
Please be sure to wear a mask.
The program will be split between the Randolph Community Center basketball courts and the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph.
Program:
• Opening Prayer – Reverend Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, St. Peter’s Baptist Church
• Welcome – Councilmember Stephanie Lynch
• Proclamation from Mayor’s office – To be read by TBD
• Musical Selection – Desiree Roots Centeio
• Reflection by Dr. Johnny Branch - On behalf of the Gospel Community
• Reflection by Sandra Antione - On behalf of the Volunteer Choir
• Walk over to the instersection of Idlewood and Randolph
• Reflection by James Russell Bennett - Volunteer Choir Speaker
• Pulling of sheath by - James Russell Bennett
Parking will be available in 2nd Baptist Church Parking lot (1400 Idlewood Ave) along with street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Please be sure to wear a mask.
1400 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220-6004, United States
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2 PM EDT – 2:30 PM EDT
On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2pm we welcome you to join community members for the unveiling of the Honorary Street Sign for Mr. Larry Bland.
Please be sure to wear a mask.
The program will be split between the Randolph Community Center basketball courts and the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph.
Program:
• Opening Prayer – Reverend Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, St. Peter’s Baptist Church
• Welcome – Councilmember Stephanie Lynch
• Proclamation from Mayor’s office – To be read by TBD
• Musical Selection – Desiree Roots Centeio
• Reflection by Dr. Johnny Branch - On behalf of the Gospel Community
• Reflection by Sandra Antione - On behalf of the Volunteer Choir
• Walk over to the instersection of Idlewood and Randolph
• Reflection by James Russell Bennett - Volunteer Choir Speaker
• Pulling of sheath by - James Russell Bennett
Parking will be available in 2nd Baptist Church Parking lot (1400 Idlewood Ave) along with street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Please be sure to wear a mask.
The Ceremony:
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This was copied from The Belle Report/ May 3, 2021:
Honorary Street Sign Ceremony for Music Maestro Larry Bland
Richmond, VA – May 2, 2021 – On Sunday, May 2, 2021, under a clear blue sky and warm Summer like temperatures, the Community came together for a special unveiling of the Honorary Street Sign Ceremony for Music Maestro Larry Bland, which also happened to fall on his birthday. The thirty minute ceremony and unveiling took place in the 1400 Block of Idlewood Avenue from 2pm to 2:30pm between the Randolph Community Center basketball courts and the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph.
The program included an opening prayer by the Reverend Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, St. Peter’s Baptist Church, the welcome from Councilmember Stephanie Lynch, followed by the reading of a special Proclamation from and read by Mayor LaVar Stoney. A Special musical selection was then delivered by Desiree Roots Centeio, followed by reflections from Dr. Johnny Branch on behalf of the Gospel Community and Sandra Antione on behalf of the Volunteer Choir.
Those in attendance were then invited to walk over to the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph for the pulling of the sheath by James Russell Bennett, that revealed the new street name. The ceremony ended with the crowd, led by some of the former members of the Volunteer Choir singing Happy Birthday to Larry Bland and a few of Bland’s favorite traditional songs.
Honorary Street Sign Ceremony for Music Maestro Larry Bland
Richmond, VA – May 2, 2021 – On Sunday, May 2, 2021, under a clear blue sky and warm Summer like temperatures, the Community came together for a special unveiling of the Honorary Street Sign Ceremony for Music Maestro Larry Bland, which also happened to fall on his birthday. The thirty minute ceremony and unveiling took place in the 1400 Block of Idlewood Avenue from 2pm to 2:30pm between the Randolph Community Center basketball courts and the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph.
The program included an opening prayer by the Reverend Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, St. Peter’s Baptist Church, the welcome from Councilmember Stephanie Lynch, followed by the reading of a special Proclamation from and read by Mayor LaVar Stoney. A Special musical selection was then delivered by Desiree Roots Centeio, followed by reflections from Dr. Johnny Branch on behalf of the Gospel Community and Sandra Antione on behalf of the Volunteer Choir.
Those in attendance were then invited to walk over to the intersection of Idlewood and Randolph for the pulling of the sheath by James Russell Bennett, that revealed the new street name. The ceremony ended with the crowd, led by some of the former members of the Volunteer Choir singing Happy Birthday to Larry Bland and a few of Bland’s favorite traditional songs.
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-street-sign-dedicated-to-honor-the-life-and-legacy-of-gospel-legend/
by: D'Andre Henderson
Posted: May 2, 2021 / 05:46 PM EDT / Updated: May 3, 2021 / 09:14 AM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond City Council honored gospel legend Larry Bland — who passed away late last year after battling cancer.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, city councilmembers and residents of RVA came together on what would have been Bland’s 68th birthday to dedicate a street sign to honor the life and legacy of the gospel legend.
“Because y’all know, not only did he serve God, he also served this great city as well,” Stoney said. “Not just with his talent but as a man who went to work every day trying to help others.”
Larry Bland was a gospel choir director who was renowned throughout Richmond for his work with The Volunteer Choir.
The honorary sign is located at the corner of Idlewood Avenue and Randolph Street.
by: D'Andre Henderson
Posted: May 2, 2021 / 05:46 PM EDT / Updated: May 3, 2021 / 09:14 AM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond City Council honored gospel legend Larry Bland — who passed away late last year after battling cancer.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, city councilmembers and residents of RVA came together on what would have been Bland’s 68th birthday to dedicate a street sign to honor the life and legacy of the gospel legend.
“Because y’all know, not only did he serve God, he also served this great city as well,” Stoney said. “Not just with his talent but as a man who went to work every day trying to help others.”
Larry Bland was a gospel choir director who was renowned throughout Richmond for his work with The Volunteer Choir.
The honorary sign is located at the corner of Idlewood Avenue and Randolph Street.