tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133160902024-03-19T09:07:27.406-04:00All Things RichmondUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-32715408084164456832010-10-19T06:43:00.001-04:002010-10-19T06:43:00.505-04:00Shockoe Bottom Lights Up!1708 Gallery invites you to the Third Annual InLight Richmond on Friday, October 22 in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/TLz4Ubo_65I/AAAAAAAADd0/_gfkh0vC_GA/s1600/Inlight.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529567472404917138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/TLz4Ubo_65I/AAAAAAAADd0/_gfkh0vC_GA/s400/Inlight.jpg" /></a><br /><p><br />From 7:30 p.m. to midnight, streets, walls, facades and interiors along Cary Street between 12th and 14th Streets and along 13th Street between Main Street and Canal will be transformed by 37 light-inspired art installations.<br /><br />While experiencing InLight Richmond 2010, take advantage of some of Richmond finest restaurants, many of which will feature $17.08 specials including:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Bistro Bouchon - Cheese and Charcutrie Platter </li><li>Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar - Shrimp and Andouille Ravioli </li><li>Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi - Tuna Teriyaki or Hibatchi Shrimp </li><li>La Grotta Italian Ristorante - Beef and Fontina Ravioli with walnuts and cream sauce </li><li>Morton's The Steakhouse - 3 Prime Mini Cheeseburgers, Chicken Goujonettes, Mini Iceberg Wedge Salad </li><li>Sam Miller's Restaurant- Whole Lobster with truffeled sweet potato fries and braised kale </li><li>The Dining Room at The Berkeley Hotel- Prime Rib and Baked Potato </li><li>The Tobacco Company Restaurant - Two Glasses of Virginia Wine with our housemade butter cake </li><li>The Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe - Grilled Cheddar and Apple sandwich ($7.08),</li><li>Pumpkin Ice Cream ($1.70), Harvest Coffee Cider and Hot Apple Cider ($1.70)<br /><br />For more details about InLight Richmond 2010, click <a href="http://www.1708gallery.org/inlight/">HERE</a>. </li></ul><p><a href="http://www.1708gallery.org/">www.1708gallery.org</a> </p><a href="mailto:info@1708gallery.org">info@1708gallery.org</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-40956919517029157292010-10-12T13:44:00.000-04:002010-10-12T13:45:39.025-04:00Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE<strong>Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE </strong>is coming to the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Friday, October 15, at 7:00pm. Virginia actors read short stories by Virginia writers, accompanied by Virginia musicians. The acclaimed Pat Carroll returns to host the 2010 Show.<br /><br />New this year: Support The READ Center by attending their pre-show reception and purchasing your VALL tickets through them. The READ Center Board of Directors invites you to a Cocktail and Hors d'ouevres Reception at 6:00pm in the Gumenick Art Gallery. The reception plus VALL tickets are $50. (Checks should be made payable to The READ Center or pay online.) $30 supports the READ Center Student Curriculum Fund and is tax deductible. $20 covers admission to Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE. The reception will highlight stories of personal enrichment and positive change in our community resulting from the Center's adult literacy programs.<br /><br />You may also purchase tickets directly from the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 261-ARTS (2787). More information at James River Writers.<br /><br /><br />Friday, October 15, 2010 7:00pm<br /><br />Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen<br />2880 Mountain Road<br />Glen Allen, VA 23060<br /><br />261-ARTS (2787)<br /><br />Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE is just one of many events that comprise the Library of Virginia's NEW week-long Literary Festival in October.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-39614745249396553102010-09-30T16:30:00.001-04:002010-09-30T16:33:04.314-04:001708 Gallery's InLight RichmondBring your lantern and help 1708 Gallery kick off InLight Richmond 2010 with a Community Lantern Parade on Friday, October 22 in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip.<br /><br />We will gather in the James Center's Atrium at 12th St. and Cary St. at 7 p.m. where you will receive a LED candle for your lantern. The parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wear your cobblestone-friendly shoes. Paid parking is available at the James Center.<br /><br />OCTOBER 1ST<br />First Fridays Free Lantern Making Workshop<br />7 to 10 pm, all ages, free<br />Featuring PAPER HOUSE LANTERNS with Richmond painter, sculptor<br />and printmaker, Matt Lively and other artful lantern designs.<br /><br />OCTOBER 3RD<br />VELLUM LANTERN Workshop with George Ferrandi<br />1 to 4 pm, ages 15 and up, $25, Visual Art Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.<br />George Ferrandi is a Brooklyn artist who has conducted lantern<br />workshops in Philadelphia and Baltimore for lantern parades.<br />Pre-registration is required at www.1708gallery.org/inlight. Space is<br />limited to 25 participants.<br /><br />OCTOBER 6TH<br />RECYCLED LIGHT Workshop with Noah Scalin<br />5:30 to 8 pm, ages 15 and up, $25, 1708 Gallery, 319 W. Broad St.<br />Noah is a local designer and creator of Skull-A-Day, a yearlong Webby<br />Award winning online art project. Pre-registration is required at<br />www.1708gallery.org/inlight. Space is limited to 25 participants.<br /><br />OCTOBER 14TH<br />Lantern Making at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond<br />9:30 to 10:30 am, all ages, free, Visual Art Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.<br />Create a variety of artful lanterns as part of the Visual Arts Center of<br />Richmond's Art & Coffee Series.<br /><br />OCTOBER 2ND, 9TH AND 16TH<br />Side by Side Saturdays at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond<br />10 am, Adults w/ kids 5-15, free, Visual Art Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.<br />Side by Side is a fun and free studio art program for children and<br />families at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Sign up for one or all<br />three workshops. Pre-registration is required at www.visarts.org. Space<br />is limited.<br /><br />OCTOBER 16th<br />Family Lantern Making at Quirk Gallery<br />4 to 7 pm, all ages, free, Quirk Gallery, 311 W. Broad St.<br />Help 1708 Gallery celebrate Quirk's birthday by making a variety of<br />artful lanterns at this neighborhood party. Lantern making from 4-7pm,<br />short and fun, family friendly films til 9pm. Music spun by WRIR<br />Community Radio.<br /><br />OCTOBER (ALL MONTH)<br />Lantern Making at The Children's Museum<br />For the month of October, The Children's Museum of Richmond is<br />offering lantern making in the Art Studios at both the Short Pump and<br />Downtown locations. Lantern making is free with admission.<br />Go <a href="http://www.c-mor.org/">here to plan your visit</a>.<br /><br />InLight Richmond 2010 is the third annual public exhibition of contemporary art inspired by light. This year, Shockoe Slip will be transformed by 39 art installations presenting a mix of visual, performance and interactive art showcased in a variety of unexpected spaces - including sidewalks, alcoves, walls, storefronts, building facades, instant gallery spaces and more. Fun for the whole family, you won't want to miss this opportunity to experience and participate in public art!<br /><br />InLight Richmond is organized by 1708 Gallery, a non-profit arts organization committed to presenting exceptional new art located at 319 W. Broad Street.<br /><br />For lantern making ideas and to learn more about InLight Richmond, please call 1708 Gallery at 804.643.1708 or <a href="http://www.1708gallery.org/inlight/">visit our website</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-52590480280779206852010-09-20T11:10:00.002-04:002010-09-20T11:13:54.186-04:00Young Artists at WorkFrom Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities:<br /><br /><blockquote>Richmond, VA - The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit featuring the works of several of Richmond’s emerging young artists. The exhibit, titled “The Up and Comings,” will open with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 1 at the Spotlight Gallery, which is located at the department’s Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Rd.<br /><br /> “This exhibit is an opportunity for the public to be introduced to these talented young adults as they move toward their artistic maturity,” says Shaun Casselle, who works with the department’s art programs. “The featured artists are either college students or recent graduates, and their artwork is fused with both traditional and contemporary techniques.”<br /><br />The exhibit will be on display through November 5. Spotlight Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.</blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-90991907531552786242010-09-19T12:26:00.002-04:002010-09-19T12:32:23.123-04:00Family Peace Festival - Today!<p>Sunday, September 19, 2010<br />11 am to 5 pm<br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mary+Munford+Elementary+School,+Richmond,+Virginia&sll=37.631534,-77.461372&sspn=0.046018,0.063601&g=saint+joseph" ie="'UTF8&hq=" hnear="Richmond,+Virginia&cid=" ll="37.564378,-77.499726&spn=" z="16&iwloc=">Mary Munford Elementary School</a>, </p><p>Richmond, Virginia<br /><br /><br />It's free! It's fun! It's family!<br />The Peace Festival is for you and your children and friends: our community. Come and enjoy a world with no borders—just curiosity and mutual respect. And ...<br /><br />Entertainment by LATIN BALLET OF VIRGINIA, HOTEL X, CHIEF RED HAWK, EZIBU MUNTU AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY, BreadWinnaz Peace Rappers, Chinese Dancers!</p><p>(Check our <a href="http://www.familypeacefestival.org/program.html">PROGRAM page for schedule</a>.)<br /></p><ul><li>Cooperative games </li><li>Arts & crafts, and community exhibitors </li><li>New this year! Art Contest: What does peace look like? 139 entries received! Awards will be given at the Festival </li><li>Arts and Crafts tent for children's creativity </li><li>Diverse exhibits by cultural, religious, educational and advocacy groups </li><li>And—yummy food! Chef Khan, La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, Back to Earth Foods, Ice Cream Connections, Balkan Bakery Cafe</li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-22007351421225276972010-09-17T18:07:00.001-04:002010-09-17T18:11:49.513-04:00Art 180 Weekend ScheduleNot because it's been a rough week, but because there's so, so much to DO this weekend! Never ones to miss out on a good time, ART 180 has inserted ourselves in much of the fun to be found this weekend...<br /><br />Friday (9/17)<br />Tonight (Friday), we're tending not one but two bars at the 6-9 p.m. opening at Crossroads Art Center. There's always an abundance of art to discover at this enormous facility at 2016 Staples Mill Road, and tonight's opening exhibitions range from workby Hispanic artists, to Damask weaving, to a collage show--PLUS, live music all evening, food, and magic! Visit their website for more details.<br /><br />Saturday (9/18)<br />Start the day with Yoga Classes for Charity. To celebrate their 5th anniversary, 4025 Yoga on MacArthur Ave. is collecting donations for ART 180 in exchange for yoga classes. Mindful Morning Hatha is at 10 a.m., and Young Yogis (for ages 9-14) is at 11 a.m.<br /><br />Then, head to the Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the "crafty excellence" that is the Bizarre Market. Proceeds benefit SOHO: Space of Her Own, the art-making, mentoring, community-building program VisArts and ART 180 lead for girls from Gilpin. Some former mentors will even be there, selling handmade bracelets to further benefit this meaningful program. Julie Karr and all-girl band Catnip Dreams will be playing starting at 1 p.m., and food will be available from Sprout and Boka Taco.<br /><br />Sunday (9/19)<br />If you're not pooped, come out for the Family Peace Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mary Munford Elementary. And if you are pooped, this event will surely reinvigorate and inspire you. ART 180 volunteers will be there, leading a chalk mural project as part of the worldwide mural project Chalk4Peace. There will be other children's activities, games, food and entertainment by Latin Ballet of Virginia, Hotel X, Chief Red Hawk, Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company, BreadWinnaz Peace Rappers, and Chinese Dancers. It's free! It's fun! It's family! Go here for deets.<br /><br />Fill your belly--and your pantry--and help ART 180<br />Rest up from the weekend and head west next Hump Day to Whole Foods Short Pump, where ART 180 will earn 5% of store sales on Wednesday, September 22. Come eat, shop, and stock up on all the goodness you can carry, knowing the store will share some of your spending with us. Enjoy live music by brother-sister duo Erin and Basil Frye from 5:30-7 p.m., and challenge Squiggle Champion of the World Matt Lively from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (maybe your squiggle will be including in our new book!). Spread the word far and wide to all your friends, especially those who live or work in the West End.<br /><br />We also need volunteers to bag groceries and chat up customers that day, so please let us know if you or someone you know is looking for a fun, easy, community service gig.<br /><br />Okay, okay, I'll stop. But there's plenty more in the weeks to follow. Check out our events page for info on a benefit golf tourney, the Minority Art Exhibition (African American and Latin American artists), the Splinters exhibition (art on skateboards), etc., etc., etc.<br /><br />And coming soon: info on our 15 fabulous fall programs with young people!<br /><br /><br />Art is an experience from your mind<br />that tells you what you feel inside...<br />I can draw mad or scared!<br /><br />-Anastasia Johnson, 12<br />Capital One Boys & Girls Club<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.art180.org/">Art 180 Website</a><br /><br />ART 180<br />0 E. 4th St, Studio <br />Richmond, VA 23224<br />804-233-4180 </strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-49069673291733505412010-09-15T13:12:00.002-04:002010-09-15T14:08:52.568-04:00Gabrie Prosser and the Slave Revolt of 1800<a href="http://www.hmdb.org/Photos/5/Photo5315.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.hmdb.org/Photos/5/Photo5315.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">A lesser known part of Richmond history is the story of a slave known as Gabriel Proeser. Gabriel as he is now referred to, planned and led a slave revolt known as Gabriel's Rebellion in August of 1800. A combination of bad luck and bad weather led to his downfall and he and his cohorts were later executed. The city plans to commemorate this sad chapter in Richmond's history as part of the centennial celebration of Joseph Bryan Park. See the press release below for details. For those that are interested, there is a tiny park dedicated to his memory just north of I64 on Lakeside Ave, called Springs Park. It's a peaceful little place, except for the road noise, where you can contemplate nature, history and man's inhumanity to man. For more on this park, visit <a href="http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?MarkerID=24748&Print=1">Spring Park Historical Site</a>.<br /><br />It's a little hard to find this place, but the map below might help. Going north on Hermatige, it is just past the I95 interchange, immediately to your right behind a Bank of America.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><iframe height="350" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=%22spring+park%22+henrico+va&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.461748,59.501953&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Spring+Park+Pl,+Henrico,+Virginia+23233&ll=37.64146,-77.641566&spn=0.013465,0.058107&z=14&layer=c&cbll=37.59943,-77.465537&panoid=VN0lXl_om9Sg2kXcx9coZQ&cbp=11,155.15,,0,-1.17&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /><small><a style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; COLOR: #0000ff" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=%22spring+park%22+henrico+va&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.461748,59.501953&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Spring+Park+Pl,+Henrico,+Virginia+23233&ll=37.64146,-77.641566&spn=0.013465,0.058107&z=14&layer=c&cbll=37.59943,-77.465537&panoid=VN0lXl_om9Sg2kXcx9coZQ&cbp=11,155.15,,0,-1.17">View Larger Map</a></small><br /></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>From the City of Richmond:</strong></div><br /><blockquote>Richmond, VA – In honor of the Joseph Bryan Park 100th anniversary, the Friends of Bryan Park has commissioned local playwright and founder of Richmond’s African-American Repertory Theater Derome Scott-Smith to write and produce an historical reenactment about Gabriel, the slave whose life and death are forever entwined with the park’s history. The play, a one-man show, will be performed for free in the park on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. and on October 1, 8, and 15, at 6:30 p.m. Local actor, Timothy L. Harris, who is an imposing 6 feet 6 inches tall, will portray Gabriel.<br /><br />Gabriel planned a slave uprising in1800, now known as Gabriel’s Rebellion, which was probably the largest conceived in the history of the South. During that summer, the insurrection's leaders met at Young's Spring, beside the creek that runs through Bryan Park. Saturday, Aug. 30, of that year was the night chosen for the uprising, but in a twist of fate, the plans were foiled by a rainstorm that caused flash flooding. The delay ultimately led to the capture and execution of 26 slaves, including Gabriel and his brother.<br /><br />In the monologue, Harris will portray Gabriel while he was imprisoned awaiting his execution, speculating on his desire for the freedom of all men, his indignation at the injustice of slavery, the planning of his bold rebellion, and his thoughts while facing his own death.<br /><br />The performances will take place outdoors beside the tennis courts near Picnic Shelter #1. Those planning to attend should bring a blanket or chair for seating. Signs will be<br />posted to direct visitors to the parking area and performance site. In case of inclement weather, performances will be postponed.<br /><br />The Friends of Bryan Park is a non-profit resident group founded in 1994 to protect and improve the park. The group works closely with Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and has organized the park’s centennial celebration, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 804-646-5733. </blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-86148476185263396212010-09-15T08:00:00.000-04:002010-09-15T08:00:05.917-04:00The View Down Floyd From Monroe Park*I'm republishing old posts as I see fit or come across them. This photo was just a matter of being there at the right time. The rest is digital magic which I scarcesly comprehend. I hope you like it.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/R9HQFbWyPuI/AAAAAAAAAhI/St9GoFYxgjw/s1600-h/The+View+Down+Floyd+Avenue+From+Monroe+Park.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/R9HQFbWyPuI/AAAAAAAAAhI/St9GoFYxgjw/s400/The+View+Down+Floyd+Avenue+From+Monroe+Park.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175146238486658786" /></a><br /><br />First published March 2008.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-65740088317312593542010-09-14T11:25:00.000-04:002010-09-14T11:25:00.109-04:00Volunteer for the Richmond Folk Festival<strong>From Venture Richmond</strong><br /><br /><br />We Need You!<br /><br />They say "it takes a village" and where the Richmond Folk Festival is concerned, it's a huge village! It takes nearly 1,200 volunteers to make the free weekend of eventshappen for the hundreds of thousands who gather to enjoy the incredible line-up of music, dance and culture from across America.<br /><br />But we haven't filled all of our positions yet. Volunteering for a single four-hour shift (or more!) offers a fun and stimulating way to support the Festival- and you'll get a great looking t-shirt and the best parking spot, too - all while enjoying the best music in Richmond that weekend.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/docs/volunteer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;">To find out how you can volunteer, click here!</span> </a><br /></span><br />The Third Richmond Folk Festival,<br />October 8-10, 2010Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-70710418672052253462010-09-14T08:14:00.004-04:002010-09-14T23:39:05.602-04:00James River News HubPhil Riggans of "<a href="http://rotj.wordpress.com/">Richmond on the James</a>" has set up a new blog to aggregate any and all news regarding the James River. It is a great resource for anyone interesting in the James River and care about its future. Read and contribute your own material and find out what's going on the our most precious natural resource.<br /><br /><a href="http://jrnh.net/">James River News Hub</a><br /><br />Today's JRN Story:<br /><br /><a href="http://jrnh.net/2010/09/14/volunteer-day-help-restore-the-pump-house/">Volunteer Day: Help restore the Pump House</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.handsongreaterrichmond.org/projects/viewProject.php?_mode=occurrenceView&_action=load&ixActivity=1086&_setFlag=specialevent&_clearFlag=course&ixAffiliateRegion=&sZipcode=&bAvailable=&dtBegin=&dtEnd=">Help HandsOn Greater Richmond</a> and <a href="http://www.jamesriverpark.org/">The Friends of James River Park</a> are sponsoring a voluteer day to help restore a section of the James River Canal and return the ballroom in the old Pump House to its glory days as a venue for social events.<br /><br />See James River News for details.<br /><br />For more on the Pumphouse check this out.<br /><br /><a href="http://downtownrichmond.blogspot.com/2010/09/richmonds-secret-castle-pumphouse-redux.html">Richmond's Secret Castle</a><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PJM5OOpafLDobsfGUwqCpA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/Sd_x5UBtRPI/AAAAAAAAB0c/fbJbCljq6Xw/s400/Pumphouse1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=paxham1&target=ALBUM&id=5323238706427633425&feat=embedwebsite"></a></td></tr></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-5666604876939384062010-09-13T11:03:00.004-04:002010-09-13T11:25:44.782-04:00Amazing Performers Coming to Richmond Folk Festival<span style="font-size:130%;">From Venture Richmond e-news</span><br /><br /><blockquote>Over the years the Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Richmond's most<br />beloved events, and each year we wonder how we can top the superb performances<br />and the overall experience from the year before. It's an ongoing and welcome<br />challenge for us, for the sponsors who pay to keep the Festival FREE, and for<br />the thousands of community members<br />who make the Richmond Folk Festival<br />happen.<br /><br />But we think we've met the challenge again! This year, as the<br />line-up is being unveiled with a completely unique list of talent coming to the<br />festival for 2010, we are once again "wowed" at what you, our festival fans,<br />will experience.<br /><br />Check out the amazing list of performers we've<br />announced (with more to come!) who will grace the seven stages of this year's<br />Richmond Folk Festival. Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil more very soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/docs/event_performers.html">2010<br />Performer Pictures, Bios & Sound Clips<br /></a></blockquote><br /><strong>About Richmond Folk Festival<br /></strong><br /><strong>The Third Richmond Folk Festival,<br />October 8-10, 2010</strong><br /><br />Last year 160,000 people people came down to downtown Richmond's riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance traditional crafts, storytelling and food. This year will offer the same overwhelming excellence you enjoyed last year, with a whole new list of performers, artists and exhibitors.<br /><br />Richmond Folk Festival<br />200 South 3rd Street<br />Richmond, Virginia 23219Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-18238248040501086512010-09-10T07:48:00.003-04:002010-09-10T08:03:55.670-04:00Virginia Waterways Cleanup Starts This Weekend<strong>A big river and coastal cleanup has snuck up on us. It begins TOMORROW and continues on Saturdays throughout September and October. Read below for details. Participating is run, rewarding and a chance to meet some like minded people who love being outdoors and being part of the solution.</strong><br /><br /><br /><blockquote><p>Via: Friends of the James River Park<br /><br />To all Virginia's water lovers,<br /><br />The Virginia Waterways Cleanup (part of the International Coastal<br />Cleanup) is the perfect way to help our environment by donating a few hours of<br />your time - please volunteer and help out at a cleanup event near you. A full<br />list of events can be found on the web site: www.signuptocleanup.org This site,<br />run by the Ocean Conservancy, shows cleanup events that are open to the public<br />all over the world!<br /><br />Cleanup events will be held throughout September and October - mostly on Saturdays.<br /><br />Here is a partial listing of September events: </p><ul><li>Saturday, September 11<br />Douthat State Park (Bath County, VA)<br />Claytor Lake State Park (Pulaski County, VA) Shenandoah River near Luray<br />(Page County, VA)<br /></li><li>Sunday, September 12<br />Gillies Creek Park in Richmond, VA<br />Lynnhaven River in VA Beach<br /></li><li>Saturday, September 18<br />Ft. Monroe in Hampton, VA<br />Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Chincoteague Island, VA<br />Deltaville in Middlesex County James River State<br />Park in Nelson & Buckingham Counties False Cape State Park in VA Beach<br /></li><li>Sunday, September 19<br />Shenandoah River State Park (Warren County, VA)<br />Cowpasture River in Bath County<br />Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park in Amelia County<br />(near Farmville, VA)<br />Shenandoah River, South Fork<br />(Page County)<br /></li><li>Saturday, September 25<br />Daingerfield Island Park on the Potomac River<br />(just north of Old Town Alexandria, VA)<br />Richmond, VA:<br />1. Belle Isle in the James River Park<br />2. Osborne Landing in the James River Park<br />3. Ancarrows Landing in the James River Park<br /></li><li>Arlington VA: Four Mile Run in Barcroft Park Rivanna River in Albemarle<br />& Fluvanna Counties<br />York River State Park in James City County<br />Swift Creek Lade in Chesterfield, VA<br />Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County Harrisonburg, VA<br />(Rockingham/Augusta County)<br />Chicks' Beach Landing in VA Beach<br />Jonesville in Lee County Bristol, VA in Washington<br />County<br /><br /></li></ul><strong><blockquote><strong></strong></blockquote><p>For details, including time and directions, see </strong><a href="http://www.signuptocleanup.org/"><strong>www.signuptocleanup.org</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>About Last Year's<br /></strong>Virginia Waterways Cleanup The 2009 Virginia<br />Waterways Cleanup/ International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia had a 5,641 volunteers. They picked up 169,517 pounds of litter, and collected very valuable data too! In all, 279 miles of shorelines and beaches were cleaned from Virginia's mountains to the Chesapeake Bay beaches.<br /><br /><strong>Part of Something Bigger </strong><br />The annual Virginia Waterways Cleanup is part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, which is the world's largest volunteer effort to collect data on litter and trash in the aquatic environment! ICC events are held on the coasts, AND inland, since inland litter often ends up in our oceans. Volunteers not only make our waterways safer and cleaner, but they also collect valuable data that are critical as we strive to reduce the amount of litter and debris in our water.<br /><br /><br />Please help spread the word about this wonderful stewardship event by forwarding this email to your friends, family, and co-workers. If your county or town doesn't have a cleanup event planned, please signup as a Site Captain, and be a leader in helping your local waterways! Call CVW at 434-395-2602 to learn more.<br /></p><ul><li>To signup for a cleanup this fall, visit <a href="http://www.signuptocleanup.org/">http://www.signuptocleanup.org/</a><br /><br />Thank you so much for your interest and concern for the beautiful rivers<br />of Virginia.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />The staff and board of Clean Virginia Waterways<br /><br />P.S. It is not too late to signup as a Site Captain -- any<br />school, business, church, youth groups or civic organization can sponsor and<br />organize a local cleanup. Contact CVW for details.<br /><br /></li></ul></blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-89200072403151357552010-09-05T19:12:00.003-04:002014-07-21T11:43:04.093-04:00Cool Things You Can Only Do In Richmond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. <a href="http://www.jamesriverpark.org/">James River Park System</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.richmondriverfront.com/cwvisitorcenter.shtml">Tredegar Civil War Center</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.richmondrenaissance.org/projects/shockoe_bottom/">Shockoe Bottom</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.historicstjohnschurch.org/">St. John's Church (Give me liberty, or give me death!)</a><br />
5. <a href="http://members.tripod.com/~g_cowardin/byrd/">The Byrd Theatre</a><br />
6. <a href="http://www.carytown.org/">Carytown</a><br />
7. <a href="http://www.maymont.org/">Maymont</a><br />
8. <a href="http://www.vahistorical.org/onthisday/3228.htm">The Carillon</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.lewisginter.org/">Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/departments/parks/dogwood.aspx">Dogwood Dell</a><br />
11. <a href="http://www.brownsisland.com/island-rental.htm">Brown's Island</a><br />
12. <a href="http://www.richmondriverfront.com/canalwalk.shtml">The Canal Walk</a><br />
13. <a href="http://www.historicrichmond.com/fan.html">The Fan</a><br />
14. <a href="http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com/">The Valentine History Center</a><br />
15. <a href="http://www.moc.org/">The Museum of the Confederacy</a><br />
16. <a href="http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG97/monument/begin.html">Monument Avenue</a><br />
17. <a href="http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/virginia/richmond/capitol/capitol.html">The Capitol</a><br />
18. <a href="http://www.lva.lib.va.us/">The Library of Virginia</a><br />
19. <a href="http://www.richmondhillva.org/">Richmond Hill</a><br />
20. <a href="http://www.historicrichmond.com/stjohns.html">Church Hill</a><br />
21. <a href="http://www.va-holocaust.com/">Virginia Holocaust Museum</a><br />
22. <a href="http://www.vahistorical.org/">Virginia Historical Society</a><br />
23. <a href="http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/">Virginia Museum of Fine Arts</a><br />
24. <a href="http://www.smv.org/index.html">Science Museum of Virginia</a><br />
25. <a href="http://www.poemuseum.org/">The Poe Museum</a><br />
26. <a href="http://www.nps.gov/mawa/">The Maggie L Walker House</a><br />
27. <a href="http://www.rmaonline.org/Facilities/bridge.html">The Nickel Bridge</a> (25 cents please)<br />
28. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GZHY_enUS242US243&q=riverside+drive+richmond+va">Riverside Drive</a><br />
29. <a href="http://www.discoverrichmond.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_DRMGArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149190031814&path=!mediatours&parentid=1149190167467">Forest Hill Park</a><br />
30. <a href="http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/departments/publicworks/floodprotection.aspx">The Flood Wall</a><br />
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Glaring omission: Hollywood Cemetery<br />
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*First published in <a href="http://allthingsrichmond.blogspot.com/2008/02/cool-things-you-can-only-do-in-richmond.html">February 2008</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-21434198719376573602010-03-05T17:26:00.002-05:002010-04-22T17:13:39.217-04:00Tonight! First Fridays Art Walk! Up and Down Broad<div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:navy;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 100%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;color:white;" bg border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 12pt 0in;"> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width: 5in;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 100%;" width="100%"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in;"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: rgb(216, 216, 216) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 5in; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" background="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/urbanclassic_bg.gif" bgcolor="#d8d8d8" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 56.25pt;" width="75"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif" height="1" width="66" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 11.25pt;" valign="top" width="15"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><img id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif" height="1" width="15" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 382.5pt;" styleclass="style_DateText" width="510"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width: 100%;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK2" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt; width: 86.25pt;" valign="top" width="115"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#666699;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 153);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;" styleclass="style_TitleText" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><b><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:180%;color:#996600;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:18pt;" >First Fridays Art Walk: Tonight! March 5</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:130%;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:14pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width: 100%;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt; width: 86.25pt;" valign="top" width="115"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><img id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/1.jpg" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1" border="0" height="195" width="97" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 9pt; width: 237pt;" styleclass="style_IntroWidth MainText MainPad" valign="top" width="316"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:100%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:black;" >February's unprecedented winter weather wrecked havoc on our monthly Art Walk plans, so March's arrival is even more anticipated than usual. And believe us, we've got an evening in store that will be the perfect prescription for the house-bound blues!<br /> <br /> First Fridays Art Walk celebrates Downtown and its almost 40 diverse creative businesses, restaurants & accommodations located between <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Belvidere</st1:place></st1:city> and 4th Streets, along <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Historic Broad Street</st1:address></st1:street> and in Historic Monroe and Jackson Wards. This self-guided walking tour of Historic Downtown finds participating venues open generally between 6-10pm with restaurants opening earlier.<br /> <br /> For complete details, check out our <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zQcr4H0WlGI433-2QWd30xBN9TaD7WIcxGPDZhTMEjWvqWQ1JOwpkfxW0ThgVmAayXNfp0XS_HxM_5s4SjV-Y8uo2Z1NUzEa3gmLFS9yev8VBrLXDEQs7EY" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link">Website</a><br /> For the latest news, check out our <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zS24xTX2Nsy6gPj1peYY8HefS-MIudL3kcaS7xVSZ4aXf8SJZUJc2pMx2iVFB6QAKANLQMC5UU4Xst-LZwbxpCi2Qfva8vV60h26XdNfm0VPiDTFuGLZ8W6" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link">Blog</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10pt;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" style="padding: 0in; width: 100%;" width="100%"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 100%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;color:#666699;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK4" bg border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 12pt;" width="16"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><img id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/left-round.gif" title="Edit Image" border="0" height="35" width="16" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in;" styleclass="style_ArticleHeadline"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" >What's Hot This Month?</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:130%;color:#ffffcc;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" > <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">FIRST FRIDAYS EAST!</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width: 100%;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK5" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 3pt 0in 0in; width: 56.25pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleByLineAlign ArticleByLine" valign="top" width="75"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;color:black;" ><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img id="_x0000_i1029" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/11.jpg" alt="Library of Virginia" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.11" border="0" height="103" width="138" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img id="_x0000_i1030" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/9.jpg" alt="St Paul's Episcopal Church" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.9" border="0" height="118" width="151" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img id="_x0000_i1031" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/8.jpg" alt="UR Downtown" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.8" border="0" height="82" width="178" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img id="_x0000_i1032" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/10.jpg" alt="CenterStage" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.10" border="0" height="111" width="166" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in; width: 11.25pt;" valign="top" width="15"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><img id="_x0000_i1033" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif" border="0" height="1" width="15" /><br /> <br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 9pt; width: 382.5pt;" styleclass="style_MainText MainPad" valign="top" width="510"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:100%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;color:black;" >On March 5, April 2, and May 7, 2010, from 5-8 pm...<br /> <br /> </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10pt;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" >"First Fridays East"</span></span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" > is our new spring project that showcases the best in arts and culture at four of Downtown's most awe-inspiring locations, and we're very excited by this new partnership and encourage you to join us Friday night, March 5 as we "head east"!<br /> <br /> All events are free and open to the public.<br /> Click on venue links below for more info.<br /> Check out the <i><span style="font-style: italic;">First Fridays Guide</span></i> & read more about<br /> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">First Fridays East </span></i>at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zTuDRqri9zFAuXRjyr1VMna2nF9HptmB7IaQcC0sv2nQWwgXmi2XIwr9ZIuGCBgJHJBCeTPgJSxofI3I_ZlFJ2u3jpizsQLopfmxKxWtt6fH8p-1reVaV-tBSRu-2_0iKZeoIHZ8o8g2gRyvnMlJVNl" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link">Richmond.com</a><br /> </span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" >Free Parking is available between 5:30-8pm at the Library of Virginia underground parking garage and at <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">St. Paul</st1:place></st1:city>'s Episcopal Church Parking Garage at the corner of 8th and Grace Streets. Visitors to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">St. Paul</st1:place></st1:city>'s parking deck can enter anytime between 5:30-8:30 and can exit anytime that evening. Downtown also offers ample street parking and many paid honor parking lots.</span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10pt;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" >Events Scheduled for First Fridays, March 5:</span></span></i></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;color:black;" ><br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" ><br /> </span></span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:#330000;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Library of <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> | Corner of 8th & Broad | 5-8pm</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10pt;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:100%;color:#330000;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Artist Demonstrations and Live Music</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:100%;color:#330000;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Food and Wine tastings featuring the international award winning <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Barboursville Winery.</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:100%;color:#330000;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Exhibition: <i><span style="font-style: italic;">The Land We Live In, The Land We Left: <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state>'s People</span></i> explores the lives of immigrants from a variety of homelands who settled in every part of the state.<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zSZBT0LTR_3Qdzm_WcAgbf19HQo5lB3dLFxHNgCcFO2sJL6vIIsrVI0Rv_P8Zpk5XNZ-20zs1xiwLye4DhmKTG1rJkENyrjdm8PSWCOjpNrDQ==" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link"><br /> Library of Virginia</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> </ul> </div> <p 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cooking, jewelry or home decor,<br /> walking home or having a weekend getaway in RVA;<br /><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city>'s most popular arts & cultural program is a cultural experience promising something for every taste and pocketbook.<br /> <br /> For details on all participating venues, please visit: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zQcr4H0WlGI433-2QWd30xBN9TaD7WIcxGPDZhTMEjWvqWQ1JOwpkfxW0ThgVmAayXNfp0XS_HxM_5s4SjV-Y8uo2Z1NUzEa3gmLFS9yev8VBrLXDEQs7EY" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link">our website</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Here's just a sample of the great events happening this month...</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><br /> <br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Stayin' Alive </span></span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >fundraiser -</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > art6 - 6 E. Broad</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Metro Market</span></span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >- Metro Space Gallery - 119 W. Broad<br /> <b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">3-Course Menu only $20</span></i></b> (5-6:30pm) - Bistro 27 - 27 W. Broad<br /> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Suzanna Fields: Mixed Media</span></i></span></b> - 9WG Studios - 9 W. Grace </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><br /> </span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Take Our Stand</span></span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > - Black History Museum - 00 Clay<br /> <b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Romantic Getaways</span></i></b> - Linden Row Inn - 100 E. Franklin<br /> <b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Youth Art Month & Writers: Wayne Dementi & Brooks Smith</span></i></b><i><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></i>- <st1:city st="on">Richmond</st1:city> Public Library - 101 E. 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font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;" >March 19, 20, 21</span></span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: right;" align="right"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Shop Downtown on Saturday, March 20</span></span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><br /> and enjoy diverse shopping, arts and entertainment,<br /> dining specials, theatre and live music, and more!</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: right;" align="right"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Curated Culture is proud to support Shop RVA Weekend and invites you to meet the folks behind</span></span></i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><br /> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Shop RVA Weekend on Saturday, March 20</span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">and learn more about how to support our local community!</span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Artisan Alley-323 West Broad St</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#330000;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103141666530&s=357&e=001oN9wVBIk9zSGOrrCmib1uVLynKadQu7h7fCsCEkf-FQQweOwJpZyHd67ZQ1UWZeKvNIJ7fTGoft2vThvSK0r9sAbSuoIu3Ru41MpU1AJm9s=" target="_blank" track="on" shape="rect" linktype="link">Shop RVA</a> works to promote and preserve the culture and uniqueness of the Greater Richmond area by encouraging all to heavily support locally owned businesses.<br /> <br /> On March 19th, 20th, and 21st of 2010, Shop RVA will launch Greater Richmond's First Annual <strong><b><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Shop Richmond Weekend</span></span></b></strong>; a celebration of Greater Richmond's locally owned businesses. 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font-style: italic;">Roger Carroll </span></i></b>(saxophones) & <b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Alan Parker </span></i></b>(guitar)!<br /> <br /> It'll be delicious plus you'll be supporting the important work of the Junior League whose many community programs support families and children in need.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><br /> <br /> </span></span><b><span style="font-family:Arial Narrow;color:#330000;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Curated Culture is proud to support theis event by presenting the appearance of <br /> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Roger Carroll and Alan Parker.</span></i></span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Junior League of Richmond" style="'position:absolute;" allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/12.jpg"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs083/1102715362092/img/12.jpg" alt="Junior League of Richmond" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.12" shapes="_x0000_s1028" align="left" border="0" height="250" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="192" /><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#996600;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> </td> <td style="padding: 0in; 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width: 100%; height: 7.5pt;" height="10" width="100%"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; text-align: center; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in;"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 5in; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in;"><br /></td><td style="padding: 0in;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;color:black;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;color:black;" >Curated Culture | <st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on">PO Box</st1:street> 25401</st1:address> | <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> | VA | 23260<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><img id="_x0000_i1045" src="http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1103141666530.0.1102715362092.357&ts=S0465&o=http://ui.constantcontact.com/images1/s.gif" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-47618733017854229592010-02-11T16:29:00.002-05:002010-02-11T16:29:00.616-05:00Shockoe Hill Cemetery - Romances Beyond the Grave<a href="http://www.hmdb.org/Photos/78/Photo78008.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 399px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.hmdb.org/Photos/78/Photo78008.jpg" /></a> From <a href="http://cjwn.net/news/2010/02/08/romances-beyond-the-grave-at-shockoe-hill-cemetery/#more-1969">Carver & Jackson Ward News</a>:<br /><br />Join the Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery on Valentine’s Day from noon-3PM at the Keeper’s House in the Cemetery (4th Street and Hospital Street). Hear from Chris Semtner, Curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and author of Edgar Allan Poe in Richmond; and Chief Justice John Marshall scholar Sylvia Evans, in this interactive celebration of timeless love.<br />...<br />Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.<br /><br />Shockoe Hill Cemetery is located on Hospital Street between 2nd and 4th streets.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?q=shockoe+hill+cemetery&mkt=en-US&FORM=BYFD">Map</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-26507512170640898802010-02-09T21:38:00.003-05:002010-02-09T21:52:00.923-05:00March 2010 Downtown Events<div class="Section1"><p class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">It’s nice to know that Spring is right around the corner and that the downtown will start to heat up with the weather.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></span><p class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">The following is just a sample of what we have to look forward to. See the full list from Venture Richmond <a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AUCu_JFUMbUZZGc1bXNocXJfMjVncDk0ejhkMg&hl=en">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >Friday, March 5 - Monday, March 8<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >CAA Championship Fan Fest<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">Festival</span></span></st1:placename><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <st1:placetype st="on">Park</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> (adjacent to the Richmond Coliseum), Free admission to the Fan Fest, varying ticket fees to the tournament<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">Stop by this year's new FanFest outside the Coliseum before and after your game to meet up with your friends (or meet new friends!), watch the games on large-screen tv's, listen to music (including CAA school pep bands), play a few games, shop for CAA merchandise and purchase snacks and beverages! For CAA details visit <a href="http://www.caasports.com/">www.caasports.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >Saturday, March 13<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >8<sup>th</sup> Annual Shamrock the Block<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">18<sup>th</sup> Street</span></span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> in Shockoe Bottom, Free admission, 12pm-6pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">Richmond</span></span></st1:city></st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">'s biggest St. Patrick's Day bash held every year in Shockoe Bottom! We bring out live bands, great food, crafts, fun for the kids and of course, green beverages! Join us again this year and hang out with 20,000 of your closest friends! For more information visit www.shamrocktheblock.com or call 804-304-6870.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >Saturday, March 20<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:11;" >I Know <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Richmond</st1:city></st1:place>: The Bus Tour<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">Meet at the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Valentine</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Richmond</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">History</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">1015 E. Clay Street</st1:address></st1:street>, $23, 1-4pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11;">An overview of the history of the city of Richmond, including Court End, the James River and the Fall Line, Church Hill, Jackson Ward, the Fan and Monument Avenue. Tour drives by <st1:placename st="on">St. John's</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Church</st1:placetype>, <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hollywood</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Cemetery</st1:placetype></st1:place>, Main Street Station, the Jefferson Hotel and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. The group also will have the opportunity to tour the Capitol, walk <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Capitol Square</st1:address></st1:street> and see the recently dedicated Civil Rights Memorial.<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> </span></b>Reservations Required by calling 804-649-0711 x301. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><a href="http://www.venturerichmond.com/">www.venturerichmond.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><a href="http://www.richmondriverdistrict.com/">www.richmondriverdistrict.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/venture.richmond">Venture Richmond on Facebook</a> <span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><a href="http://twitter.com/VentureRIC">Venture Richmond on Twitter</a><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/VentureRichmond">Venture Richmond on YouTube</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-79192242284569484452010-02-09T09:22:00.001-05:002010-02-09T09:30:30.295-05:00James River Writers: Get Your Word On<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in" valign="top"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 1.5pt; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-RIGHT: 1.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 1.5pt" valign="top" width="100%"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.6pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.6pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.6pt; BACKGROUND: #466079; PADDING-TOP: 0.6ptcolor:#466079;" bg valign="top" styleclass="style_MainTitle"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 9pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BACKGROUND: #466079; PADDING-TOP: 9ptcolor:#466079;" bg valign="top" width="100%" colspan="2"><table style="WIDTH: 100%" class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt"><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:white;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:18;color:white;">Get Your Word On <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND: #669980; PADDING-TOP: 3.75ptcolor:#669980;" bg valign="top" width="100%" colspan="2"><table style="WIDTH: 100%" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK1" class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in" valign="bottom"><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><img id="_x0000_i1025" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.148" alt="JRW new logo small.2" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs002/1098468646020/img/148.jpg" width="250" height="75" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><table style="WIDTH: 100%" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3" class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 50%; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt" width="50%" styleclass="style_SubtitleDateText"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#ddebd6;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#ddebd6;" >News, views and more from<br /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:place st="on">James River</st1:place> Writers</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#ddebd6;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#ddebd6;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 50%; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt" width="50%" styleclass="style_SubtitleDateText"><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" class="MsoNormal" align="right"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#ddebd6;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#ddebd6;" >February 9, 2010</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#ddebd6;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#ddebd6;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 114pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND: white; PADDING-TOP: 9ptcolor:white;" bg valign="top" width="152"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 246pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND: white; PADDING-TOP: 9ptcolor:white;" bg valign="top" width="328" styleclass="style_MainText"><div align="center"><table style="WIDTH: 100%" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK5" class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">In the words of NPR music-show host Karl Haas (may he rest in peace), hello everyone. I'm George Tisdale, freshly minted member of the JRW board. I attended my first board meeting a few weeks ago and left sans assignment thinking, "This is going to be pretty easy." "Not so fast," said the JRW Press Gang of Pye and Westrick the next morning and just like that I was the new editor of this newsletter. Now, unlike Karl I don't like to repeat myself, so in future issues I'll endeavor to whet your appetite in this space for what follows in the newsletter. (Yes, whet, I just checked.) For this issue, I'll plug two events: Writers Wednesdays and The Writing Show. The former is your chance to meet a few JRW members. Had you attended last month, you would have met a playwright whose work is being staged and a former Russian ICBM scientist. See what you're missing? And don't miss this month's Writing Show, an open-mic on an endearing topic: love. Read on, please, and discover some of what JRW has to offer.</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:8;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND: white; PADDING-TOP: 3.75ptcolor:white;" bg width="100%" colspan="2" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK6"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">Writers Wednesdays has a new location:<br /><br /></span></span></a></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">Leave your fictional characters home and spend time with real-life characters at the next Writers Wednesdays: <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">February 10</span></b> at our new location:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLfzVliUC7wlH27CX5V_3vg52FDWEXHdelUklWSq64yZ3Pe4HvI9dFfXzEUFyx1nbtzTfAVb6gCZyBoPVTjkBqZ_PB4fFVgXznyxpUym51zxNpwDPtkVEdWJyonZL0zm1jcIW-7Jm2v21K9jJhRzOs4RT3tGP8N5dHMajOxiJwwCwzKSt0h5vTU8V8VIhQy76AD17vvm5JnLltu8SPT2RKfTltQZDgT-4q5t7s3_pKTtzg==" shape="rect" target="_blank">GlobeHopper Coffeehouse & Lounge</a><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">2100 East Main Street</st1:address></st1:street><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">804-523-8083<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br />Parking on both sides of <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">21st Street</st1:address></st1:street> is suggested and free. <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Writers Wednesdays</span></i> will be holding court in the front of the restaurant, right at the door, so you can't miss us.<br /><br /><i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Writers Wednesdays</span></i> is JRW's casual meet and greet for writers in every genre on the <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">second Wednesday</span></b> of every month, <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">5:30-7:30 PM</span></b>. We'll be switching our location in March, so this is your chance to check out <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">GlobeHopper</span></b> with us!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK7"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK7" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">The Writing Show: What's Love Got To Do With It?</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br />JRW's first-ever open mic dedicated to love found, lost and hopelessly unrequited. Reveal (in 3 minutes or less) your stories, poems, rants, soliloquies, lyrics, diary entries and steamy chat histories regarding the wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction known as Love.<br /><br />With special host, poet <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">T.S. Prunier</span></b>.<br /><br />Email anne@JamesRiverWriters.org by February 18 to guarantee your 3-minute space for the evening. Write "February Open Mic" in the subject line. If time allows, sign ups for time slots will be available at the door. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">February 25, 6:30-8:30 PM<br />The Pavilion Room<br />The Children's <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Richmond</st1:placename></st1:place><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">2626 West Broad Street</st1:address></st1:street><br /><br />$5 admission in advance or at the door<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">For more information and online registration visit </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLduGXHTE8jH5ewmCpMF2nA7y2ongpreFDd_AqW4I4aHFPMP0qTRtvtPnf3WFeBsJHgjBDr_qg0w7_zzfvTb3pw4XRKD-Iy2IfsObilM6NkwFx1qy0t3_s8XrjaFQGIgtZ8KZ6sCJvHzA6O1dZMgkT5Uu6EUYQdfQu6Sgq5QN5q3iClBiBYSY32UxxvlDcwzxBjQK0HyDyflRTH6FX9ky91ARaFATOwG3rVKUJOuWM3_YoiCFi7OWzJPxr9jHOeFBYsJ4VIqWukiiTUKtOJbFzlBNawCrTKFQuWpc9zwfZNRflRUljl-QerczrVBoSBw3x_cAr6w78_2dal1w0RmdM9H_iS66pguL8BguwrESypDnMzfvkR1qO5uiL3rGi017Qa-TVy_G0Y8Ly1f6zjdvhVj" shape="rect" target="_blank">jamesriverwriters.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div></div><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK10"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">News<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br /><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">James River Writers</span></b> welcomed ten new members to its </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdTfjd82KtL8zH1l-xtGxxoSMkny_4Oy928Q0sBK1LyQ68lyaX3igjIaArJyt6SAXyU9refBWgWX2GHw6PB0CN-Xz2-SihUx6hHpakWMG35wV4K8-XA2eAJ2Sq6t7QOftkBScUSo4Z7mQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Board of Directors</a> in January 2010, and expanded the Advisory Board to eleven distinguished supporters.<br /><br />JRW Member <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Jody Rathgeb</span></b> recently had three different stories accepted by three different publications: <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Battered Suitcase, The Ink-Filled Page</span></i> and <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Tongues of the Ocean</span></i>.<br /><br />VCU Professor and JRW Member <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Kristin Swenson's</span></b> book has just been released: <b><i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked-About Book of All Time</span></i></b> (HarperCollins).<br /><br />Richmonder <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLceGWxsX6iCGaq9ZrQqcmFc4qZp5IrMie3FkmZJWXiEyx1YAsu1q46jd0cV0ST5h6GHlRxlk1Cl_9YUlnjgA6hTxAThtMl5xsMkJJK0zStKLQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Cheryl Pallant's</a> newest poetry book, <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Morphs</span></i>, is out from <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Cracked Slab Books</span></i>. Her prose poem "Yonder Zongs" is included in the anthology, <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">An Introduction to the Prose Poem</span></i>, by Firewheel Editions, and <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Sentence Magazine </span></i>recently published her poem "Emoting Force."<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 24pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p></div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK13"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; 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POSITION: absolute; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; WIDTH: 120pt; HEIGHT: 80.25pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 80pt; mso-wrap-distance-left: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal: right; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-vertical-relative: line" id="_x0000_s1026" alt="JRW Board Members at ARGS" type="#_x0000_t75" allowoverlap="f"><v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs002/1098468646020/img/149.jpg"></v:imagedata><?xml:namespace prefix = w /><w:wrap type="square"></w:wrap></v:shape><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">JRW Board Members Visit ARGS </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br />In January, JRW Board Members helped adjudicate student writings at The Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Petersburg</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">VA.</st1:state></st1:place> Pictured here (from left) are JRW Board Chair Virginia Pye, and board members Doug Blue and Cynthia Cros White with the<i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">,</span></i> uh,<i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> remains </span></i>of the day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK15"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK15" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">Donations Wanted<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;" >James River Writers</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> has a new office...and it could use a little TLC. We're looking for a rug (6'x9' or 8'x10'), some floor lamps, a chest or coffee table, and a set of 4 low chairs so that JRW members can stop by, kick back and put their feet up. If you have an item you'd like to donate to JRW, please put "office donation" in the subject line and email anne@jamesriverwriters.org.<br /><br /><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology in Petersburg, VA</span></b> is seeking book donations from authors for the school's annual PTSA silent auction. Funds raised from this event provide vital support for ARGS and its programs, including its strong literary arts department. Donated books will be displayed online, in the auction, and in a list of items-great publicity!<br />Please send your signed book <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">by February 15</span></b> to: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 48pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">Patty Smith/Book Auction<br />ARGS<br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">512 W Washington St</st1:address></st1:street><br /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Petersburg</st1:city> <st1:state st="on">VA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">23803</st1:postalcode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK12"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13;color:#668099;">Lit Picks by Cathy Allen</span></span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:78%;color:#668099;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:8;color:#668099;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br />Is love "just a second-hand emotion"? To get ready for JRW's first open mic at </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcsZg5HrgdzKnUYIywHOREeXBqkhNwspu9nX-egpeZmwm5w9VQFq23tlNb_o3rbWjSUpb1Pc9wwwsrxFa8G9pdkMRCZUYwII5Us2Pdw-rpZc09zHEvAwplv_LOQwShjMGYDTwYgxEogNauetKDrat2S5aiSo7ye3GbL1RvUXRRGW-c5nVcf6S-7" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Writing Show</a> on February 25, read these books with all shades and sides of love:<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 24pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Robert Goolrick's</span></span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;" > A Reliable Wife</span></span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> shatters what matters in relationships.<br /> <br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Kathleen Grissom</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> "cooks up a mess" of family ties, tensions, and tragedies in <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Kitchen House</span></i>.<br /> <br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Mair W. Conrad's</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> heart-warming story of marriage and family, <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">My Virginia Gentleman</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 24pt"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">For more faces and places, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLesXEmP6NyTE5Sss4a_EamWvMF0PO643ZTJtM1n10KqirgFAUeRRPhRrplaaVPNPFp8r-cHuAJCvi_iD6mBK9J7dCp0Yf7wZmlZv0nLqVmmnj7F4TA2YclT_6OQEjrHSfZbhAbaR0Gnj9PME_5julPEqHAgroGkl14a3yAalyNH34Gpht_DI2CGbV8ni42kiPRnOvuMDpWKJJ0k4DkUcaUa-xoGZSc025gXYgn-d6CwcU1DPl7Bv4BuGF3B1UiftWCKmfwN7L388xHc8G11yuHDpUY-YWAgLs8stpS96JhxMcShgN-M6QFoXM1R4sfbgWxuaYix2tiNyWnpAIvuJc2BdRALAlC3CjqhXdUN4l50IA==" shape="rect" target="_blank">JRW's online calendar.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK9"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><table style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: #669980 1pt solid; WIDTH: 100%; BACKGROUND: #ddebd6; BORDER-TOP: #669980 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #669980 1pt solidcolor:#ddebd6;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bg><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">Events, We Got 'em</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;">2/10/2010 5:30 - 7:30 PM: "Writers Wednesdays." Every second Wednesday JRW hosts a casual meet and greet for writers of all genres. This month at GlobeHopper Coffeehouse & Lounge, 2100 <st1:place st="on">E Main</st1:place>, 804-523-8083. Free parking on <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">21st St</st1:address></st1:street>.<br /> <br />2/11/2010 12 - 1 PM: <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> Noir. Featuring editors Andrew Blossom, Tom De Haven, & Brian Castleberry, with contributors Laura Browder, Dennis Danvers, Dean King & Meagan Saunders. Free and open to the public. Limited free parking under the library. At </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdCKgojGJJocHpO3WZBOM5kov56YkkUI-YwLjKmI_FGJ8Y6crJqEwy83FGGxa6BYKmosNLijSozpnxUrm543LP14gsqpI4hfGF6bAgkeYK7fg==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Library of Virginia</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">800 E. Broad St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-692-3500.<br /> <br />2/11/2010 6:30 PM: </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Robert Goolrick</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> reads and signs A Reliable Wife. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrtAsU0zvEqmYcBnw3m5set8z-7Lge-bt2NIS2ZoMjw9B2eHbcYfNEX4wmDCFOCr85B7z8NPhdNSXZOJC0RqMoYnaHIWfxDqnkvnPk5p04NBjkUXRhqe6v" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Fountain Bookstore</a>, 1312 <st1:place st="on">E. Cary</st1:place>, 804-788-1594.<br /> <br />2/12 - 2/13/2010 "WomanKind" Conference, with keynote speaker NYT best-selling author Anne Lamott. At St. James Episcopal Church, 1205 W. <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Franklin</st1:place></st1:city>. For program details and costs see http://www.womankindrichmond.com/.<br /> <br />2/13/2010 10 AM - 12 PM: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcFMcQz4yKd5hjtbex4_VBl7GgNFg63Jj6x1bmxBvyxOWMkEpI0oUElWjOdju0aBiKmoyYrzcDieA4Ux58yw6fTUxEarwLl0uyTAoO6zrv9V26VaiSKgFIc" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Virginia Romance Writers</a> presents "Strong Writing, and the Myth of Writer's Block," with acclaimed guest speaker playwright & JRW Board Member Douglas Jones. Non-members welcome. At Central Library, <st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on">9501 Lori Rd</st1:street>, <st1:city st="on">Chesterfield</st1:city></st1:address>, 804-748-1603.<br /> <br />2/13/2010 1 PM: Lillian Lincoln Lambert signs The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond.At Barnes & Noble, Libbie Place, 5501 West Broad, 804-282-6704.<br /> <br />2/13/2010 5 PM & 8 PM: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeS1_YsenhB23EMYGgtLMWS0eEfunolRhnVy1veRlTA60hf2yUaJfNvNZj1Dxnbobk-kMXON7_-aBot7E2t9nJquOGPMBl8j1-RGg18bSoIirxY31h3Mcpa" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">SlamRichmond's</a> Poetry Slam Workshop and Open Mike. At Artspace Gallery, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">31 E 3rd St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-232-6464.<br /><br />2/17/2010 6:30 - 8:30 PM: "Writing Romance Novels," featuring author Mary Montague Sikes (Night Watch). At the monthly meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLe1nH-N_NhpOhAG2457I4EAIX25TSPba0s6M5GCSFtAxwvwiftlFzvwELP2UXAK077BTr1J2lwiQ64ua6c7Ml3ibR_gC6YeaQdcgrDPduGUD_enORWuQjni" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Virginia Writers Club</a>. Free and open to the public. At <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Gayton Library</st1:city>, <st1:postalcode st="on">10600</st1:postalcode></st1:place> Gayton Rd.<br /> <br />2/18/2010 12 - 1 PM: Dr. Katherine Clay Bassard presents and signs Transforming Scriptures: African American Women and the Bible. Free and open to the public. Limited free parking under the library. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdCKgojGJJocHpO3WZBOM5kov56YkkUI-YwLjKmI_FGJ8Y6crJqEwy83FGGxa6BYKmosNLijSozpnxUrm543LP14gsqpI4hfGF6bAgkeYK7fg==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Library of Virginia</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">800 E. Broad St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-692-3500.<br /> <br />2/18/2010 12 PM & 7 PM: Robert Poole presents his book On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington Cemetery. Part of the Banner Lecture Series. Admission $5 Adults/$4 Seniors/$4 Children & Students/Free to VHS members. Free parking available. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrAxlM3pZOsAdqjszc5CxLLCb_hPBVQWBlhXBzflM0so9nG2rprwNIJPb-bTRfC5_foYySOA_UoIXylGtFTOZboSx5SGt6TeY0ggBh_BL2m3vb-tidAAHabDU9E1Unq-KULdhmrC-k7w==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Virginia Historical Society</a>, 428 N. Boulevard, 358-4901.<br /> <br />2/18/2010 6:30 PM: <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> Noir. Featuring editors Andrew Blossom, Tom De Haven & Brian Castleberry, with contributors Dennis Danvers, Dean King, Howard Owen, Meagan Saunders & Anne Thomas Soffee. At Fountain Bookstore, 1312 <st1:place st="on">E. Cary</st1:place>, 804-788-1594. Check <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrtAsU0zvEqmYcBnw3m5set8z-7Lge-bt2NIS2ZoMjw9B2eHbcYfNEX4wmDCFOCr85B7z8NPhdNSXZOJC0RqMoYnaHIWfxDqnkvnPk5p04NBjkUXRhqe6v" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Fountain Bookstore</a> for possible venue change.<br /> <br />2/19 - 2/21/2010 "Christian Writers Retreat." Workshops and critique sessions. Cost: $175 includes lodging & meals/ $95 includes meals only if commuting. At <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Williamsburg</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Christian</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Retreat</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">9275 Barnes Rd</st1:address></st1:street>, Toano. For details please see http://www.hanoverwriters.org/christianwritersretreat or email Joanne Liggan at jliggan@verizon.net.<br /> <br />2/20/2010 2 - 4 PM: George Nixon signs his children's book <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Boy Who Lived In Only Green Land</span></i>. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeDceY08b5Ud40_zt2Zp1uYGGX2S8QrWwm6TZPHqA0IDHrAi7wOzNf8OQRwuqypQWeWMnxCby_kcCibHdOSohCJX5Bc-79sV9xzZve-CKpv4GbeY3kQD2El" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Book People</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">536 Granite Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-288-4346.<br /> <br />2/20/2010 2 PM: Debbie Woods signs <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">A Fit Life</span></i>. At Barnes & Noble, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Libbie Place</st1:address></st1:street>, 5501 West Broad, 804-282-6704.<br /> <br />2/20/2010 3 - 5 PM: Alix Dobkin reads and signs <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">My Red Blood.</span></i> At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLd8FVWQfx5pqwQpsshhB1YZa6-Rad8v0ottoWsme0IY_achUvzBpE6djIewzbX6sfpQLeaG531ygoMIZRZwU13iI4VVKujJYUkFZTOfgIKSqQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Gay Community Center of Richmond</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">1407 Sherwood Ave</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-266-4313.<br /> <br />2/20/2010 5 PM & 8 PM: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeS1_YsenhB23EMYGgtLMWS0eEfunolRhnVy1veRlTA60hf2yUaJfNvNZj1Dxnbobk-kMXON7_-aBot7E2t9nJquOGPMBl8j1-RGg18bSoIirxY31h3Mcpa" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">SlamRichmond's</a> Poetry Slam Workshop and Open Mike. At Artspace Gallery, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">31 E 3rd St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-232-6464.<br /> <br />2/21/2010 2 - 5 PM: Richmond Christians Who Write meets on the third Sunday of every month. At <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Grove</st1:placetype> <st1:placename st="on">Avenue</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Baptist</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Church</st1:placetype></st1:place>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">8701 Ridge Rd.</st1:address></st1:street> For more information, contact Tom Lacy, 804-749-4050, revtcl@aol.com or Rebekah Robb, 804-527-0913, info@rebekahrobb.com.<br /> <br />2/23/2010 6:30 PM: </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Kathleen Grissom</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> reads and signs <i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The Kitchen House</span></i>. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrtAsU0zvEqmYcBnw3m5set8z-7Lge-bt2NIS2ZoMjw9B2eHbcYfNEX4wmDCFOCr85B7z8NPhdNSXZOJC0RqMoYnaHIWfxDqnkvnPk5p04NBjkUXRhqe6v" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Fountain Bookstore</a>, 1312 <st1:place st="on">E. Cary</st1:place>, 804-788-1594.<br /> <br />2/24/2010 6:45 - 9 PM: The Virginia Screenwriters' Forum meets monthly (except July, August and December) at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLepfhg6Kf7KWjV-IQxzEmZzMFP3KNG_NhraVQ0WQNyIDk-e4qM0aPCSdSGj8cUQPCe8nlKcg5ytCMx9UTBmCEM-tgQsQSeyDoD1Ir-uFPjZEallmM_278MR" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Art Works</a> in downtown <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city>. VSF offers support and constructive feedback to screenwriters. Throughout the years, member scripts have been made into movies, a PBS documentary, and optioned by major production companies. Aspiring screenwriters are welcome. To attend email vsf@comcast.net.<br /> <br />2/25/2010 6:30 - 8:30PM: JRW presents their first-ever Open Mic "What's Love Got To Do With It?" at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcsZg5HrgdzKnUYIywHOREeXBqkhNwspu9nX-egpeZmwm5w9VQFq23tlNb_o3rbWjSUpb1Pc9wwwsrxFa8G9pdkMRCZUYwII5Us2Pdw-rpZc09zHEvAwplv_LOQwShjMGYDTwYgxEogNauetKDrat2S5aiSo7ye3GbL1RvUXRRGW-c5nVcf6S-7" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Writing Show</a>, with special host, poet T. S. Prunier. To participate onstage, email anne@jamesriverwriters.org with the subject "February Open Mic" on or before February 18th. Spectator/Participant admission: $5. At the Children's <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Richmond</st1:placename></st1:place>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">2626 W Broad St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-474-7000.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 DEADLINE for submissions to the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLfB7_cIEX06q6Ml_8VMuOFk0XOd5soOTFmguGIopH3Yb_3FFGniwQJxZmcGp3-qJr91rkzdO5IZMIj6PmmrDrRPmwB55F3-ULOVG_pkUreW607Up3uaWGVlzH-oB7uWBuM-TR9x6dldTn0PgdXrLoGe" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Virginia Romance Writers</a> "Holt Medallion" Contest.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 9 AM - 12 PM: "Nature Writing: Getting the Environment onto the Page." Workshop presented by Erika Howsare. Cost $55 members/ $60 non-members. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcM5JTkgIGo2DS0FRvMvl-iYFdJUtviRKiOjQArj2kVquj7U4_Hi14qFX9IUL3nwFUEHLFuFyz3VVHRaa10Ojq1jZ0uDbm9yPQq8BWF471VWA==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">WriterHouse</a>, <st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on">508 Dale Ave</st1:street>, <st1:city st="on">Charlottesville</st1:city></st1:address>, 434-296-1922.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 1 - 3 PM: </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:red;">Mair W. Conrad</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> signs her memoir My Virginia Gentleman, sequel to On the Golden Stairs. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeDceY08b5Ud40_zt2Zp1uYGGX2S8QrWwm6TZPHqA0IDHrAi7wOzNf8OQRwuqypQWeWMnxCby_kcCibHdOSohCJX5Bc-79sV9xzZve-CKpv4GbeY3kQD2El" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Book People</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">536 Granite Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-288-4346.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 2 PM: Tim Dorsey reads and signs Gator A-Go-Go. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrtAsU0zvEqmYcBnw3m5set8z-7Lge-bt2NIS2ZoMjw9B2eHbcYfNEX4wmDCFOCr85B7z8NPhdNSXZOJC0RqMoYnaHIWfxDqnkvnPk5p04NBjkUXRhqe6v" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Fountain Bookstore</a>, 1312 <st1:place st="on">E. Cary</st1:place>, 804-788-1594.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 2 PM: John Fenzel signs The Lazarus Covenant. At Barnes & Noble, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Libbie Place</st1:address></st1:street>, 5501 West Broad, 804-282-6704.<br /> <br />2/27/2010 5 PM & 8 PM: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeS1_YsenhB23EMYGgtLMWS0eEfunolRhnVy1veRlTA60hf2yUaJfNvNZj1Dxnbobk-kMXON7_-aBot7E2t9nJquOGPMBl8j1-RGg18bSoIirxY31h3Mcpa" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">SlamRichmond's</a> Poetry Slam Workshop and Open Mike. At Artspace Gallery, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">31 E 3rd St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-232-6464.<br /><br />MARCH 2010<br /> <br />3/1 - 3/4/2010: 15th Annual John Tyler Community College Literary Festival, featuring esteemed <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> poet and author Darnell Arnoult (<i><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Sufficient Grace</span></i>). Free & open to the public. Please bring donations of gently used paperbacks for the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Richmond</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Read</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcj5qfIz__DTrQ4AyiWWqorP06o1GJN_Y8xECRaexHbjvZtCuYY22DyxA5Sgq03MYvl0uSWz03d1g-z_Z5HdTYer0eR4E4HisUvBQvBonX-I3AO9ZUimQ6LE0iwkUlXTbeo-piMUTFW__4lVFaJ_7w5HQ-SGpHTxhiWsBbwo6zu9AdOHC08z83O40johWVIftWwf4TVtYUNRd4dxaPVFOde" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">JTCC, Chester & Midlothian Campuses</a>.<br /> <br />3/2/2010 6 - 8 PM: Essayist Phyllis Theroux presents her memoir The Journal Keeper. Free and open to the public. Limited free parking under the library. At The <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdCKgojGJJocHpO3WZBOM5kov56YkkUI-YwLjKmI_FGJ8Y6crJqEwy83FGGxa6BYKmosNLijSozpnxUrm543LP14gsqpI4hfGF6bAgkeYK7fg==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Library of Virginia</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">800 E. Broad St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-692-3500.<br /> <br />3/4/2010 12 PM: Michael Kranish presents his book Flight from <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Monticello</st1:place></st1:state>: Thomas Jefferson at War. Part of the Banner Lecture Series. Admission $5 Adults/$4 Seniors/$4 Children & Students/Free to VHS members. Free parking available. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLdrAxlM3pZOsAdqjszc5CxLLCb_hPBVQWBlhXBzflM0so9nG2rprwNIJPb-bTRfC5_foYySOA_UoIXylGtFTOZboSx5SGt6TeY0ggBh_BL2m3vb-tidAAHabDU9E1Unq-KULdhmrC-k7w==" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">The Virginia Historical Society</a>, 428 N. Boulevard, 358-4901.<br /> <br />3/4/2010 8 PM: <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> Noir. Featuring editors Andrew Blossom, Tom De Haven & Brian Castleberry, with contributors X.C. Atkins, Clay McLeod Chapman, Dennis Danvers, David L. Robbins & Howard Owen. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLcBiUxu_dieBjNzu8Fd1ycTsDL-BZTWrawT5wSGUEcE1dPGEAbF2BgNUkGRhXvhKKpRYkJLWAVEfqf2HfOCahNWrXA2l5lsGJQ=" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">New York Deli</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">2920 W Cary St</st1:address></st1:street>.<br /> <br />3/5/2010 7 - 9 PM: "<st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> Writer's Series." Wayne Dementi and Brooks Smith discuss Songlines of Richmond. At <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Richmond</st1:place></st1:city> Public Library, Main Branch, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">101 E. Franklin St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-649-0083.<br /> <br />3/6/2010: 3 - 5 PM: Langhorne Gibson, Jr. signs his memoir For the Love of Greenwood. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeDceY08b5Ud40_zt2Zp1uYGGX2S8QrWwm6TZPHqA0IDHrAi7wOzNf8OQRwuqypQWeWMnxCby_kcCibHdOSohCJX5Bc-79sV9xzZve-CKpv4GbeY3kQD2El" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Book People</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">536 Granite Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-288-4346.<br /> <br />3/6/2010 5 PM & 8 PM: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeS1_YsenhB23EMYGgtLMWS0eEfunolRhnVy1veRlTA60hf2yUaJfNvNZj1Dxnbobk-kMXON7_-aBot7E2t9nJquOGPMBl8j1-RGg18bSoIirxY31h3Mcpa" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">SlamRichmond's</a> Poetry Slam Workshop and Open Mike. At Artspace Gallery, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">31 E 3rd St</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-232-6464.<br /> <br />3/7/2010 3 - 5 PM: "Book Swap." Meet, greet and talk books with fellow book lovers. At <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103007186113&s=2517&e=001JoxW-IEFlLeDceY08b5Ud40_zt2Zp1uYGGX2S8QrWwm6TZPHqA0IDHrAi7wOzNf8OQRwuqypQWeWMnxCby_kcCibHdOSohCJX5Bc-79sV9xzZve-CKpv4GbeY3kQD2El" shape="rect" target="_blank" linktype="link" track="on">Book People</a>, <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">536 Granite Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, 804-288-4346.<br /> <br />3/8/2010 7 - 9 PM:The Richmond Playwright's Forum meets monthly at the Barksdale Theatre Willow Lawn conference room. Members share works and discuss playwriting. RPF is open to all interested persons, and welcomes your participation as voice actors or active listeners. For more information, contact Margie Langston at margie.langston@yahoo.com.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-size:12;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-size:12;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-size:12;color:#466079;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK11"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></p><tbody><tr><td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 7.5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 7.5pt" styleclass="style_ArticleText"><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#668099;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:14;color:#668099;">Send Us <span class="il">Your</span> News, Send Us <span class="il">Your</span> Events </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#466079;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;color:#466079;"><br />Send us something concisely written (no more than 150 words) that gives us the basics <span class="il">your</span> English teacher wanted from you: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE. 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Cathy Allen edits and maintains the calendar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-87471633602163854682010-02-04T07:42:00.002-05:002010-02-04T08:02:23.569-05:00$10,000 For 10,000 Books in 2010<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-weight:bold'>Books on Wheels Pledges to Donate</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-weight:bold'>10,000 books in 2010!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%'><a href="http://bookonwheels.com/wordpress/donate/">DONATE!</a><br /> <br /> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <u3:p></u3:p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Books on Wheels is very happy to have a space to call home located at <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">302 W. Brookland Park Blvd.</st1:Street> <st1:City w:st="on">Richmond</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">VA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">23222</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>. With this new addition to our organization, we will be able to reach more people, offer volunteers opportunities to help with our daily operations, and organize ourselves in order to grow and do a better job at providing free books and bicycle repair to the public. Our Spring/Summer 2010 season is approaching fast, and in preparing for a busy season, we want to make sure we can do the most good in our communities as possible. <u3:p></u3:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Since Books on Wheels is a publicly supported non-profit organization, we rely on the generous donations from individuals like you in keeping us literally running. So, we are launching a campaign to raise $10,000 to provide 10,000 books during 2010. </span></font><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'>For each dollar donated, you are guaranteeing that a child in need is getting a new or gently used book from Books on Wheels.</span></font></b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <u3:p></u3:p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://bookonwheels.com/wordpress/donate/" target="_blank"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>DONATE NOW!</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <u3:p></u3:p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>We are asking that everyone please donate to our safe, online fundraising sites </span></font><a href="https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1000877" target="_blank"><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'>NETWORK FOR GOOD</span></font></b></a><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'> Or </span></font></b><a href="PnqBbM2Kcnnj_jaBqDqBfnSZBRRP7vUq&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1fc53a056acd1538874a43d73a07f26b2cc3a8a5dff46470e3" target="_blank"><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'>PAY PAL</span></font></b></a><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'>. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> <u3:p></u3:p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>And, as always, you can visit our </span></font><a href="http://bookonwheels.com/wordpress/donate/" target="_blank"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Donate</span></font></a><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://bookonwheels.com/wordpress/donate/"> </a>Page on our website for more details. <u3:p></u3:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Thank you for your ongoing support. Please visit our website to see more about our donation campaign and we will keep you updated about the progress throughout the year! <u3:p></u3:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Sincerely, <u3:p></u3:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Shelley Briggs, MSW<br /> Co-founder, Books on Wheels<br /> <font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><a href="http://www.booksonwheels.org/">http:\\www.booksonwheels.org</a></span></font><br /> <font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><a href="booksonwheelsva@yahoo.co">mailto:booksonwheelsva@yahoo.co</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-75159701790412543282010-02-03T20:52:00.000-05:002010-02-03T20:49:38.868-05:00African Dance @ The Richmond Public Library<img src="cid:image001.gif@01CAA511.5DF6C180" v:src="cid:image001.gif@01CAA511.5DF6C180" v:shapes="_x0000_Mail" width=0 height=0 class=shape style='display:none;width:0;height:0'> <div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter" /> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0" /> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" /> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t" /> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_3" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="kusundance.jpg" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left; margin-left:0;margin-top:3.35pt;width:202.75pt;height:134.75pt;z-index:1; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:text' wrapcoords="-160 0 -160 21400 21573 21400 21573 0 -160 0"> <v:imagedata src="cid:image002.jpg@01CAA511.5DF6C180" o:title="kusundance" /> <w:wrap type="through"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=270 height=180 src="cid:image003.jpg@01CAA511.5DF6C180" align=left hspace=12 alt=kusundance.jpg v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3"><![endif]><b><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma; color:purple;font-weight:bold'>Bring the children to see<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=6 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Tahoma; color:purple;font-weight:bold'>Kusun Ensemble<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma; color:purple;font-weight:bold'>at the Main Library<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma; color:purple;font-weight:bold'>Thursday, February 11, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma; color:purple;font-weight:bold'>10:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:purple'>The Kusun Ensemble is an extraordinary group of musicians and dancers based in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Ghana</st1:country-region>, <st1:place w:st="on">West Africa</st1:place>. Come join us and bring the children to this exciting event showcasing <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ghana</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s most powerful music and dance ensemble fusing innovative rhythms with jazz and traditional Ghanaian instruments. <br /> <br /> Don't miss this electrifying performance sponsored by the Historic Jackson Ward Association, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.<br /> <br /> Free and open to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=purple face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:purple'>Brought to you by the DNA [Downtown Neighborhood Association] on behalf of the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Main Library</span></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-85967167302498641412010-02-03T09:48:00.003-05:002010-02-03T09:55:54.775-05:00The Upper East Side Big Band @ Bogarts<em>(via email)</em><br />That's right! After a long hiatus, <a href="http://www.samsontrinh.com/uesbigband.htm">The Upper East Side Big Band </a>is will be performing at the new Bogart's in the Fan next Friday, February 12th!<br />Keyboardist, Adrian Duke will be joining us on vocals. Also singing will be Allyson Mills-Steele and guitarist, Curtis Mills from The Mills Family Band<a href="http://www.millsfamilyband.com/">. We'll be doing the oldies and pulling out the newbies.</a>It'll be an iPod shuffle of Duke, Basie, Ray Charles, The Beatles (some Abbey Road), and Prince. Come on out, Richmond... we've missed ya!<br /><br />- Samson<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vztN8uhPDkM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vztN8uhPDkM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-70370719967085646342010-02-01T09:53:00.000-05:002010-02-01T09:54:45.753-05:00Pony Pasture Cleanup This SaturdayA message from Maureen Egan about the next Riverside Drive Cleanup.<br /><br />FOJRP's next clean-up of Riverside Drive will be Saturday, Feb. 6th at 9 a.m. If you'd like to help, meet at Pony Pasture parking lot and wear shoes you don't mind getting mucky, and bring gloves and trash bags. A winter clean-up gives us the chance to go after trash that is usually hidden in the spring and summer by greenery. It's a bit like a treasure hunt, really. An hour and a half usually takes care of things, but any amount of time you can give would be much appreciated. Please let Maureen Egan know if you're coming: maureenLegan@comcast.net Hope to see you there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-55483357449753817332010-01-28T12:15:00.000-05:002010-01-28T12:16:36.581-05:00Moruza - What's in a Name?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S2C9v-DejYI/AAAAAAAADc8/6MnOXEb_gR8/s1600-h/moruza.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 205px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431549782417902978" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S2C9v-DejYI/AAAAAAAADc8/6MnOXEb_gR8/s200/moruza.jpg" /></a> In this case, quite a lot. Moruza is a band, a name and a state of mind. Moruza is the family name of Leslie Moruza Dripps and the name of the band she leads and their self titled album. Moruza is also Puerto Rican slang for mish-mash, uncategorized, hither-thither, which is a good introduction to their music.<br /><br />Moruza (the band and the album)is an evolutionary step from Leslie's solo debut album "All Eleven". It is a musical partnership between Leslie (piano and main vocals), Melissa Sunderland (violin and vocals), Brian Cruse (double bass), Kyleen Terrana (backing vocals) and Andy Blunt (percussion). The sound they create is one part pop, one part jazz and one part French cabaret.<br /><br /><strong>Lonely Heart Road </strong>starts off with piano, drums and staccato violin tapping a musical question. The problem:<br /><em><br /><blockquote><em>You don't feel so good today<br />How about this time next week<br />you'll feel better.<br />One foot Past the Other<br />toward One stepping Stone,<br />Two Back<br />You Try again ...</em> </em></blockquote><div>Then the chorus responds with a bit of hope: <em></div></em><br /><blockquote><em>Trudge on you Lonely heart Road<br />Lead on for a Single more Day<br />Go on you Lonely Heart Road<br />Off in the Distance the Sunrise Waits</em><br /></blockquote><div><br />building to a layered vocal sequence that lifts the heart. Hope, optimism and empathy abound in this song and are a consistent theme in Leslie's music, but the stories are not told with just lyrics and voice. Throughout Moruza the instruments take various parts in the discussion, sometimes agreeing, sometimes not. When they work out their differences the result is joyful crescendo. Joy plays a big part in this album, but so does humor along with a bit of melancholy.<br /><br />Essentially an acoustic quartet, Moruza is capable of putting out a surprisingly dynamic sound. <strong>Near Miss</strong>, starts out almost orchestral and returns to this energetic theme reminding us that the disappointments in our life may just be preparing us for better things.<br /></div><em><blockquote>Near miss glad that it’s over<br />Near miss glad that you’re gone<br />One look over my shoulder<br />Making room for the right one</em></blockquote><div><strong>Psychic Say</strong> is a moody tune, asking the question, <em><br />Psychic say, what do you see? ... </em>knowing that <em></div></em><em><blockquote><em>All she says is what she sees<br />knows your type, she knows your needs<br />tell me tell me tell me please<br />what i already know</em> </em></blockquote><div><strong>Bad Man </strong>counter poses an uptempo melody against a grim tale, but the combination works. There's a tricky ending that makes you wonder just what did happen to the "pretty little bride". <em></div></em><blockquote><p><em>High above the river moat<br />pretty little bride, </em><em>she watches close<br />bides her time and she’s no ghost</em> </p></blockquote><em><div></em></div><strong>Butterfly Over the Freeway</strong> could be the most beautiful song on the album. It takes you on a musical day dream with the smallest of creatures. <em><blockquote><p><em>Butterfly over the freeway<br />fluttering over the fray<br />carry me over the distance<br />carry me all of the way</em> </p></blockquote><div></em></div>Leslie's soft voice, the delicate melodies, violin and piano all work together. The drums add just the right touch. The soaring harmonies will pierce your heart. Moruza changes moods throughout, moving from the wistful <strong><em>Psychic Say </em></strong>to the optimistic anthem <strong><em>Over The Wall</em></strong>, which will leave you smiling. Either way Moruza takes the light touch and invites you to listen again and again. At heart, this is a singer songwriter showcase for Leslie. There are times where she carries the music with her voice and piano, but she works so well with her band mates that the whole is always greater than its parts. She never tires of telling the worth of living and that a strength greater than ourselves that can pull us through. A careful listen reveals the source of that strength.<br /><div><br /><blockquote><em>I know a power soft enough</em><br /><em>It soothes the sharpest stake</em><br /><em>I know justice fair enough</em><br /><em>I'll give it my whole heart to break</em></blockquote></div><div>She invites us to find that faith for ourselves. You may not escape life's difficulties, but with equal parts optimism, hope and humor, you can find your way through it.<br /><br />When not tending her husband Daryl and one year old son Xander, Leslie spends her time rehearsing and directing <a href="http://www.citysingerschoir.org/">City Singers</a>, a youth choral group dedicated to "<em>bringing together youth of the greater Richmond area in a joyful appreciation of their ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity.</em>"<br /><br />Moruza will be holding their CD release party this Sunday, January 31st, at <a href="http://www.thecamel.org/">the Camel.</a> To learn more about Moruza and listen to their music visit,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.moruza.com/">http://www.moruza.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/moruzamusic">http://www.myspace.com/moruzamusic</a> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-11333336357518335722010-01-20T16:42:00.003-05:002010-01-20T16:54:19.386-05:00Lights Up @ CenterStage<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKS5ddxW2Plf0Hzq15rcEv1Udoxsb3LoXHbPeBoXQAyWzaUSmJ33uqglO37h4mkUFuM592c_2xqg1lNEdrY5-ZBepZM9mnaevl2k-rqVmPGCEkXEdFS5iFMCH4-Vo4QddHN5Z/s1600-h/lights+up.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 96px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428942399631975362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKS5ddxW2Plf0Hzq15rcEv1Udoxsb3LoXHbPeBoXQAyWzaUSmJ33uqglO37h4mkUFuM592c_2xqg1lNEdrY5-ZBepZM9mnaevl2k-rqVmPGCEkXEdFS5iFMCH4-Vo4QddHN5Z/s400/lights+up.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113%3Alights-up-education-forum&catid=4&Itemid=13">Lights Up</a>: "CELEBRATING YOUTH AND THE ARTS AT CENTERSTAGE<br /><br />Come celebrate a weekend of youth and the arts at the Genworth BrightLights Education Center at Richmond CenterStage. All programs and performances are free, but registration and tickets are required.<br /><br />'Lights Up' presents over 30 workshops, master classes, lecture-demonstrations and live performances featuring the Resident Companies of Richmond CenterStage: </div><br /><ul><br /><li>Richmond Symphony Orchestra </li><li>Richmond Ballet </li><li>African-American Repertory Theater </li><li>Richmond Shakespeare </li><li>Theater IV/Barksdale Theatre </li><li>Virginia Opera </li><li>SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community) </li><li>Elegba Folklore Society </li></ul><p>The weekend also features the Latin Ballet of Virginia, Richmond Boys Choir and Friends of City Dance. </p><a href="http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/form/form.php"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428943258592263746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyng3xWtBkd58lfj8BNT98MhkQIieSQ5vYTI7HSWsMRGRRhPSRe7RbZpQbOfe1cFcGA8jjfmz1TwpMkLl6Ux4s2G4PUJRrs7T_iUke82RXcVVrx4OIBzpLk3FiPS92Y6bkwYA/s400/lightsup-requesttickets2.jpg" /></a><br /><p>Genworth BrightLights Education Center<br />Richmond CenterStage<br />600 E. Grace Street,<br />Richmond, VA 23219. </p><ul><li>FREE Family Festival and Open House - Saturday, January 23, 2010<br /><br />12 to 5 p.m. – Education Workshops, Classes and Lecture–Demonstrations (Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day in the Carpenter Theatre Lobby. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.) Workshop Descriptions & Schedule<br /><br />7 p.m. – 'Lights Up' Performance in the Carpenter Theatre featuring young performers of Resident Companies.<br /></li><li>Sunday, January 24, 2010<br />3 p.m. – 'Lights Up' Performance in The Carpenter Theatre featuring young performers of Resident Companies."</li></ul></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-72946433306236116712010-01-16T21:17:00.004-05:002010-01-16T22:16:36.214-05:00Sunday Selections<p>There are still some choice picks to choose from this Sunday. </p><ul><li>The Richmond Symphony is performing Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exposition Sunday at 3:00 PM at <a href="http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/">Richmond CenterStage</a>. Tickets range from $17.00 to $72.00.<br /></li><li>The <a href="http://www.freedomclassic.com/">17th Annual Freedom Classic </a>takes place tomorrow at the Richmond Coliseum. Doors open at 4:00 pm. The Game between Virginia Union and Virginia State starts at 5:30. The Freedom Classic “Big Throw Down” Drum Line Competition will feature the best high school drum lines in the Richmond area!<br /></li><li>City Singers is performing their Winter Concert at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. The show is also at 3:00 PM and is free. To learn more about City Singers and their mission, visit the <a href="http://www.citysingerschoir.org/index.html">City Singers website</a>.<br /><br />Here's a sample of the City Singers performing the national anthem at a VCU basketball game.<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1BZc-Ta4fAM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1BZc-Ta4fAM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13316090.post-66920620774380339092010-01-10T09:57:00.004-05:002010-01-10T12:50:33.422-05:00The Fight For Edgar Allan Poe<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S0oTJJzuKZI/AAAAAAAADck/DCf5_DR9kXY/s1600-h/poepic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 308px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S0oTJJzuKZI/AAAAAAAADck/DCf5_DR9kXY/s400/poepic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425169749093788050" /></a><br />The Baltimore Sun reports <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-ae.poe10jan10,0,6981348.story">Poe kin to have say on city with best claim to legacy.</a><br /><br />Richmonder's have long wondered why Baltimore claims fame as the home of Edgar Allan Poe. Sure he spent his last days there and is buried there, but Richmond has a strong claim to Poe as the place where he was raised, married, wrote and lived half his life. The Poe Museum resides in Shockoe Bottom in the oldest building in the city.<br /><br />From the Sun:<br /><br /><blockquote><p>Surely, the great poet and author's surviving relatives should be able to decide, once and for all, whether Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia or Richmond has the greatest claim to their illustrious ancestor.<br /><br />Then again, given that the Poe descendant who will be making the announcement is president of Richmond's Poe Museum - well, maybe next weekend's decision won't be as unbiased as it might seem. </p></blockquote><br /><br /><p></p><p>Just the fact that Richmond is hosting this event says a lot. Great great nephew Harry Lee Poe states:<br /></p><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote>"We have to think about Richmond, where he spent half his life. He always said that he was a Virginian, he identified himself that way" </blockquote>The competition includes:<br /><br /><ol><li>Boston, where he was born.</li><li>Charlottesville, where he attended the University of Virginia.</li><li>Richmond, where he spent his early years and returned to to be married and publish a literary journal.</li><li>New York City, where he lived for three years before his death.</li><li>Baltimore, where he lived for several years and is buried.</li></ol><p>Poe was a literary wanderer and lived in many different cities. He is an iconic American writer who remains popular to this day. Whatever his relatives decide, Richmond can and should take pride in its Poe connections. </p><p><a href="http://www.poemuseum.org/">The Poe Museum</a> is located in Shockoe Bottom at 1914-16 E. Main St Richmond, VA 23223.<br /><br />There will be a 24 hour Birthday Bash this Saturday and a new film exhibit, "Poe Goes To The Movies".<br /></p><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S0oS-Um-6wI/AAAAAAAADcc/38Hf_XKOZhc/s1600-h/Poe+Museum.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FQ9Jb-kj78/S0oS-Um-6wI/AAAAAAAADcc/38Hf_XKOZhc/s400/Poe+Museum.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425169563014589186" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0