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Join Monticello and The Paramount Theater as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall and the 250th birthday of America.

Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires is a brand-new Black stringband supergroup created and led by Grammy Award–winning musician, American Banjo Hall of Fame Inductee, and “American Songster” Dom Flemons. Widely regarded as a roots music icon, Flemons is a co-founder of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops and one of the most influential voices carrying forward America’s musical heritage.

With The Traveling Wildfires, Flemons has assembled a powerhouse lineup of young, Black multi-instrumental trailblazers whose energy, creativity, and virtuosity deliver performances that are as fiery as they are deeply rooted in tradition. The group’s sound draws on the cultural legacies of bluegrass, country, folk, blues, and Black string band music, bringing new fire and fresh vitality to America’s oldest traditions.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

In addition to show synopses, trailers, and reviews on our web events, other resources about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches. For further questions, please contact the Box Office at 434.979.1333 or at boxoffice@theparamount.net, 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday + 1 hour before events.