calendar week of October 14 2012
Community Calendarcalendar week of October 14 2012
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On all Thursday evenings this Fall the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents the next installments in its Jazz Café series in the BEST café. In collaboration with The Richmond Jazz Society, the series features an eclectic mix of jazz ensembles every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm. The museum is open late until 9 pm every Thursday and Friday. VMFA is located at 200 North Boulevard. For more information visit www.vmfa.museum
Studio two, three, a print workshop space, presents monthly Second Saturday Workshops every 2nd Saturday of the month. These workshops focus on techniques, processes, and innovations in printmaking. Workshops are help from 1 to 4 pm. Studio 2, 3 is located at 1617 West Main Street. For more information visit www.studiotwothree.com
On November 8th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The James River Film Society presents the best short films and videos, each 30 minutes or less, from its juried competition. As finalists in this competition, these shorts exemplify the art of film … and film as art. The film society will award prizes and many of the filmmakers will be present for a Q & A. The films will be screened in the Leslie Cheek Theatre at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. For more information visit www.jamesriverfilm.org
1708 Gallery presents “InLight Richmond” on November 2. A full evening of light inspired installation art and performances on Broad Street from 7:30 to 11 pm. The evening kicks of with a community lantern parade. For details about InLight Richmond and the parade visit www.1708gallery.org/inlight
The University of Richmond Boatwright Memorial Library presents its Fall International Film Series. The films are screened in the Ukrop Auditorium in the Robins School of Business. Screenings are on Fridays at 3 and 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 7:30 pm. For a list of films and more information on the film series visitwww.museums.richmond.edu
On Tuesdays throughout the school year Virginia Commonwealth
For Indie film fans! Through April, The Modlin Center for the Arts at The University of Richmond, in collaboration with the Firehouse Theatre Project and James River Film Society, present the On Screen/In Person film program. Monthly, the program showcases new independent American films and their respective filmmakers and features a Question & Answer with the filmmaker following each screening. Screenings take place at the Firehouse Theatre Project at 1609 West Broad Street. For more information visit www.modlin.richmond.edu/
On October 28th at the Visual Art Center of Richmond, 1708 Gallery presents a Lantern Making workshop for InLight Richmond. Inspired by the colors and shapes of India, artist Sarah Hand will show participants how to make a Maharaja lantern from paper. This workshop is from 1 to 3 pm and is for all ages. The Visual Art Center is located at 1812 W. Main St. For more information on this lantern workshop and others visit www.1708gallery.org
Trick or Treat Street returns to University of Richmond campus Oct. 27
University of Richmond students will don costumes, help decorate pumpkins, paint faces and lead games as they host area families at Trick or Treat Street Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Westhampton Green. Children will be able to navigate mazes and “trick or treat” for candy throughout the event.
For more information, contact 804-289-8505
Chop Suey books hosts a variety of readings this weekend. First up on Friday, October 26, at 6:00 pm: the release party for Haints, the newest book from Richmond novelist and VCU instructor Clint McCown. Next, on
Films and their specific dates are:
- Oct. 19, 21: “Trishna,”
- Oct. 26, 28: “Amador,” – The Oct. 26 showings will be at Jepson Hall, Room 118.
- Nov. 2, 4: “Post Mortem,”
- Nov. 9, 11: “Elena,” For more information, trailers and reviews, visit library dot richmond dot edu slash M R C slash international dash film dash series dot html
1708 Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Sören Hüttel: Space color time eclectic, on view from October 19 through December 8. Please join us for an artist talk and opening reception on Friday, October 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information visit
www dot 1708 gallery dot org
On Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm, The First Freedom Center hosts a debate entitled “Freedom of the Human Conscience in an Age of Bio-Enhancements: Questions of Control for a Futuristic World”. Two of the world’s leading thinkers on the ethics of human biological enhancements will debate the implications of these fast-moving technologies as they affect issues of conscience. The world’s definition of “human” is coming into question as replacement organs, computer-brain interfaces, and genetic modifications become increasingly sophisticated at “bettering” the human organism.
This event at the Omni hotel downtown is free and open to the public. For more information visit:
first freedom dot org
On Saturday, October 27, from 10:00am – 3:00pm, The Virginia Family Network is very excited to present: HopeVoice: A Digital Storytelling Workshop for Youth Who Have a Parent or Sibling with Mental Illness.
This event for Teens, Ages 14 – 18, Who Have a Parent or a Sibling with a Mental Health Condition is hosted by United Methodist Family Services at 3900 West Broad St.
Would you like to meet other teens who also have a family member with a mental illness?
Would you like the opportunity to talk about your experiences with other teens like you?
Participants will learn how to tell their stories using digital media, including video, photography and other outlets.
Registration ends October 24th.
For more information or any questions,visit http://www.namivirginia.org/virginia-family dash network.
Richmond Public Library Book Sale
Shop an enormous selection of books, movies, and music. In addition, find rare and unusual books at the Special Collections sale, where art and music books are a highlight this year.
All proceeds support the Richmond's public library system.
This event occurs over 3 days:
Friday, November 2, 12-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.;
Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Monday, November 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
At Richmond’s Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. For more information, Contact the library by phone at 646-7223.
“The Revolving Door of the Army of the Potomac’s Leadership” is the topic of the Brown Bag Lunch to be held at the Museum of the Confederacy – Richmond on Friday, November 9, from 12-12:30 PM. This month’s speaker is S. Waite Rawls the 3rd, President & CEO of the museum
Abraham Lincoln, as Commander-in-Chief, had a hard time with his generals. Winfield Scott, Irwin McDowell, George McClellan, John Pope, Henry Halleck, Ambrose Burnside, Joe Hooker, George Meade—all had their crack at commanding the Union forces in the East. And all were supplanted or replaced in a 3-year period before Lincoln finally got Ulysses S. Grant to move to the East to command all Federal forces. Were they all that bad? Or, put another way, why did Lincoln think they were all that bad? Waite Rawls will lead us through the revolving door of Union leadership.
Come early. Seating is limited. The Brown Bag Lunches are free. No RSVP is required.
Visit www.M O C.org for more information and to sign up for event reminders.
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