# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPEN MIC AT VICTORIAN STATION 'THE BIG PINK!'
Hosted by CHRIS JACOBSON & KAREN BENSON - and supported by over 30 local artists.

February 19 will be a very special evening to celebrate 15 years of local music in the Vaughn Deel Listening room.  Victorian Station "angel" owners Chris & Karen will tell the story of the open mic with interviews and songs from Sueanne Doyer&Ray Bruce, 	
Pasture #3, Dan Pellegrino, Troy Breslow, Roy Moats, Jack Burton Green, George Lampkin, Jackie Merritt&Resa Gibbs, Tom Dikon&Rich Ridolfino, The Harris Creekers, Bill Miles&Michael King, Mike Glass, Karl Werne, and Bobby Blackhat.  The evening will close with a band jam featuring Don&Anne Butcher, The Hobo Mariners, and members of and the Wampler Band Mason Brown & The Shiners.

In the famous words of Vaughn Deel, "Come on up to the house...You won't live to regret it!"

Doors open for the celebration at 6:15pm with beer/wine and snacks available for purchase.

**************MEMBER APPRECIATION UPSTAIRS**************
Both 2025 and 2026 Members of Big Pink Music will be welcomed (RSVP will be requested by e-mail) upstairs starting at 5:30pm for a complementary pizza, salad, and dessert buffet as a thank you for supporting the region's only true listening room.  if you would like to become a new or renewing member, visit https://www.bigpinkmusic.org/membership.  THANK YOU!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/big-pink-music-presents-the-open-mics-15th-anniversary-guest-hosts-chris-jacobson-and-karen-benson/200029651973625
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, music, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hampton
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Victorian Station 'The Big Pink'
- **lat**: 37.019902
- **long**: -76.319765
- **full address**: Victorian Station 'The Big Pink', Victorian Station, 36 N Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23663, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson being held?
  - **A:** Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Victorian Station 'The Big Pink', Victorian Station, 36 N Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23663, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson?
  - **A:** Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson is organized by Big Pink Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Pink Music Presents the Open Mic's 15th Anniversary - Guest Hosts: Chris Jacobson & Karen Benson is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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