First Fridays Art Walk Returns — Friday, November 6

by Jennifer Revis on November 5, 2009

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Richmond is a great city to explore with a rich history and unique stores to browse through.  This Friday the First Fridays Art Walk returns. The event start at 6pm and lasts until 10pm. First Fridays if free and a great way to experience the artistic side of Richmond. The First Fridays Website describes the event as…

Downtown is also home of Richmond’s most popular arts and cultural program – First Fridays Art Walk – a monthly event showcasing over 30 diverse small businesses, working studios, and cultural organizations. This burgeoning arts and cultural district is located east of Belvidere Street and west of 7th Street, and between Monroe Ward to the south and Jackson Ward to the north. Home to diverse art galleries, unique boutiques, incredible dining, fine accommodations, cultural entities, and independent studios; Downtown has become the cultural destination for Richmond.

Enjoy a stroll downtown in the cool evening and view some of the great artists and stores in Richmond!

For more information contact:

Curated Culture
PO Box 25401
Richmond, VA 23260
804-304-1554
curatedculture@comcast.net
Christina E. Newton, Director

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27th Annual Teddy Bear Run @ Children’s Hospital — Saturday, November 7th

by Jennifer Revis on November 5, 2009

Come out and support the 27th Annual Teddy Bear Run with the Blue Knights of Richmond.  This is a great opportunity to make a child happy and help raise money for the Children’s Hospital. Last year, about 1,000 motorcycles brought more than 1,000 teddy bears to the Children’s Hospital. They also raised more than $20,000 to help support the Children’s Hospital.

Registration  begins at 9:30 am at Colonial Harley-Davidson and the ride starts at 1 pm to the Children’s Hospital. Food, bands, and of course hundreds of motorcycles will be at the event! If you want to test your luck you can also enter the drawing to win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

Colonial Harley-Davidson is located at 1701 Temple Parkway in Prince George, VA.

For more information please visit the Colonial Harley Davidson website.

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ @ VCU — Friday, November 6

November 5, 2009

Looking for something to watch on Friday night and the usual television set just won’t do? And maybe going the movies isn’t what you want to do either. Well VCU theater is putting on a show this Friday night starting at 7:30 pm: Ain’t Misbeahavin’. VCU’s theater website describes the musical as…
“Fats” Waller, the comic [...]

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Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival – October 24-25, 2009

October 18, 2009

The 15th Annual Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival (formerly the Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival) will take place October 24-25, 2009, in Caroline County. These two days of “Music. Food. Large Men Throwing Stuff.”will include the following competitions:

Harp Competition
Heavy Athletics Competition
Highland Dance Competition
Piping & Drumming Competition
Scottish & Irish Fiddle Competition

Additionally, visitors can look [...]

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Don’t Miss the Richmond Folk Festival This Month

October 1, 2009

The Second Annual Richmond Folk Festival is October 9-11, 2009, and you won’t want to miss it. More than 185,000 people attended last year, and it was a great time. Check out some photos of the event here.
Friday: 6 – 10:30 pm
Saturday: Noon – 10:30 pm
Sunday: Noon – 6pm
Learn more at the official Richmond Folk [...]

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This Week at the Byrd Theatre: Thursday, September 10 – Sunday, September 13

September 7, 2009

The historical Byrd Theatre is showing big movies this week with some big names.  They have everything from kid movies to action.  And if you love John Travolta and Denzel Washington this is the week for you!
Thursday, September 10, 2009 — 7:15 pm
Up, PG
Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 9:30 pm
The Taking of Pelham 123, [...]

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“Pig Pickin’” in the Parking Lot at Grandpa Eddie’s BBQ — Friday, September 11

September 5, 2009

Even if you’re not attending the big car race on Saturday, you can still go out and enjoy some BBQ while looking at an authentic NASCAR car up close. The car that will be on location is Joey Logano’s #20 nationwide car.  If you are a fan of NASCAR there will also be authentic merchandise there for [...]

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9-11 Memorial at Carillon — Friday, September 11

September 5, 2009

For all those who were lost in the attacks on 9/11 , just a few years ago, there will be a memorial held in Richmond in their honor.  If you lost someone or want to show continued support for those lost then please go out to the Carillon in Byrd Park.  The event is free [...]

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Bruce in the USA at Innsbrook After Hours — Saturday August 22

August 17, 2009

This is the last show of the season for Innsbrook After Hours. This Saturday go out to Innsbrook After Hours and view the tribute band to Bruce Springsteen.  The show also includes Limelight — RUSH Tribute and Even Better Than the Real Thing — U2 Tribute. So, if you like Bruce Springsteen music and want to [...]

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Fully Committed at Barksdale Theatre through August 30

August 15, 2009

If you haven’t seen a play since sitting in the high school auditorium watching your classmates or your son or daughter, maybe it’s about time to make some time to see one. There’s nothing more thrilling than seeing a live performance and witnessing the talent of Richmond actors and actresses. This months play at the Barksdale [...]

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