Community Calendar for Week of May 13

Mon, May 13, 2013

Community Calendar for Week of May 13

 John Marshall's, the chief justice that led the federal justice system through landmark cases such as Maubury vs. Madison, will be the topic of discussion. Award Winning author and historian Kent Newmyer leads the discussion on May 16th 4:30pm at the Weinstein Hall of University of Richmond. He will also talk about his new book that focuses on the trial of Aaron Burr. Online registration is required prior to the event. That's Newmyer discussing Marshall at Uof R May 16th.

 
 
 
 Wednesday, May 15th the better housing coalition hosts a bus tour of richmond. If you miss it, then the next tour takes place in the fall.

See what high-quality, affordable housing looks like: you can join the Better Housing Coalition on a spring bus tour, and see what's springing up around town! Bring a friend, ride in comfort, and see first-hand how the Better Housing Coalition provides innovative solutions to Richmond's critical shortage of affordable housing. From Cary Street to Church Hill and beyond.

On the tour, you'll hear from some of the experts whose vision makes Richmond a better place for all of us.  Highlights include Jefferson Mews, Beckstoffer’s Mill, Carter Woods and Winchester Greens.  All tours are from 12 – 2 p.m.  Lunch will be provided by Firehouse 15 Café of Boaz and Ruth.

Space is limited  and prior registration is required to resverve your seat on the tour. Wednesday, May 15th bus tour.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e758kilm17689274&llr=rbmvzjcab

Participants gather in front of the Richmond Times-Dispatch building located at 300 E. Franklin Street (see map).  Free parking is available in the RTD deck at the corner of 3rd street and Franklin (accessible from 3rd Street).
 
 
Come to Bryan Park the first Sunday of every month for an Audubon Bird Walk. Meet at Shelter 1, thirty minutes after sunrise. This event is free. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. Beginning bird watchers are welcome. Bryan Park is located at 4308 Hermitage Road.

Art Museum Day on May 18th.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will offer free admission to the special exhibition Pop Art and Beyond: Tom WesselMann as part of the American Association of Art Museum Directors Art Museum Day. The celebration complements International Museum Day, an annual worldwide event coordinated by the International Council of Museums.

The museum is located at 200 N. Boulevard in Richmond and is open daily 10-5pm and 10-9pm on Thursdays and Fridays. General admission is always free.

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