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Thursday, April 20 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Ember Tea Lounge

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There is magic within the liminal space between each sip, each note, each wondrous moment of our lives. 
Steep yourself in community, connection, and introspection with rare tea and an immersive musical performance within an intimate candlelit setting.

Join us for Ember’s inaugural salon featuring a performance by internationally acclaimed sitarist Arjun K. Verma. Rare teas will be served throughout the evening. Doors open at 6:30 for tea and lounging, with the first set beginning at 7:00. Please dress comfortably and arrive before 7pm. Private Charlottesville address will be provided upon ticket confirmation.

Please note: this event requires special ticketing. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets  For questions please message @EmberTeaLounge on Instagram.

Ember Tea Lounge

Ember Tea Lounge was created to foster a sense of connection and introspection through the power of tea, immersive music, elevated ambiance, and the open-hearted Charlottesville community. Our intimate, curated salons offer a welcoming and inclusive lo-fi space where attendees are invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with themselves and others. Whether you’re looking to unwind, find inspiration, or simply savor the present moment, Ember Tea Lounge salons are a sanctuary for your soul.

Arjun K. Verma | Sitarist and Composer | @sitarify

Arjun K. Verma is an Indian-American sitarist and composer. Beginning with his father, Roop Verma, and continuing with the legendary Ali Akbar Khan and his son Alam Khan, Arjun’s meticulous training has imbued him with a rich musicality that encompasses both the profound majesty and the exhilaration of North Indian classical music. Hailed by the New York Times as a “fine sitarist,” Arjun shares the jewels of his cultural heritage in a manner that is fresh, modern, and relevant while maintaining a high standard of traditional integrity.
Arjun has performed at international venues including the United Nations, the Fillmore, Prague Castle, and on the NBC TV network, collaborating with a diverse host of musicians including the London Symphony Orchestra, Swapan Chaudhuri, Alam Khan, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), the St. Louis Symphony, and GRAMMY-winning pianist and arranger John Beasley.


Speakers
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Andrew Carter

Ember’s Vibesmith, Ember Tea Lounge
Andrew Carter, Ember’s vibesmith, is passionate about creating immersive, soul-affirming experiences that transcend the everyday. A Charlottesville local by way of NYC, he believes in the power of meaningful and memorable experiences to help uplift, renew, and redefine the way we... Read More →
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Alicia Henry

Ember’s Tea Poet, Ember Tea Lounge
Alicia Henry, Ember’s tea poet, spent her childhood in awe of nature’s beauty and grace - it is that mindfulness attained by the guidance of Mother Nature that she continues to explore through poetry, ritual, and tea ceremony. Today, Alicia deepens her mindfulness practice through... Read More →

Artists
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Arjun K. Verma

Sitarist and Composer
Arjun K. Verma is an Indian-American sitarist and composer. Beginning with his father, Roop Verma, and continuing with the legendary Ali Akbar Khan and his son Alam Khan, Arjun’s meticulous training has imbued him with a rich musicality that encompasses both the profound majesty... Read More →

Collaborator
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Ember Tea Lounge

Ember Tea Lounge was created to foster a sense of connection and introspection through the power of tea, immersive music, elevated ambiance, and the open-hearted Charlottesville community. Our intimate, curated salons offer a welcoming and inclusive lo-fi space where attendees are... Read More →



Thursday April 20, 2023 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Private Residence l Address will be sent to confirmed attendees