Bald Eagles of the James Tour
The James River runs through it ... through the City of Richmond. And just minutes downriver is an incredible opportunity to see resident bald eagles in their natural habitat all year long! This tidal river tour will take you into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, abundant in history and overloaded with beautiful scenery.
Ride aboard the Discovery Barge II, a comfortable 24-foot covered pontoon boat and experience majestic bald eagles closer than you may have ever seen them. This 2-hour tour is one of the most unique Bald Eagle tours on the East Coast! Binoculars are provided. A small pop-up head (bathroom) is available on board.
Bald Eagles of the James Tour: Enjoy this incredible two-hour journey into the world of bald eagles. Bring your camera, or just watch through binoculars. Listen to the conservation success story of bald eagles on the James River as you travel through Jefferson's Reach on the James. Wildlife and history abounds. Space is limited to six people. Bald Eagle Tours a…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Deep Bottom Boat Landing
9525 Deep Bottom Rd.
Henrico, VA.
For more info visit discoverthejames.com. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Love and Courtship since the 18th Century" Opens at Wilton House Museum
"My love ten thousand times": Love and Courtship since the 18th Century
February 4, 2012 through April 29th 2012
As ageless as time itself, love and courtship have long been a significant part of life. From a couple's first glance to the exchanging of wedding vows, experience how hand-written letters, fans, and portraits had long been part of this rite of passage. See how those who married on the basis of social standards turned their marriage into one of love.
Admission rate applies.
Call (804)282-5936 ext. 4 for more information.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays and National Holidays.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
215 S. Wilton Rd.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.wiltonhousemuseum.org. Bald Eagles of the James Tour
The James River runs through it ... through the City of Richmond. And just minutes downriver is an incredible opportunity to see resident bald eagles in their natural habitat all year long! This tidal river tour will take you into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, abundant in history and overloaded with beautiful scenery.
Ride aboard the Discovery Barge II, a comfortable 24-foot covered pontoon boat and experience majestic bald eagles closer than you may have ever seen them. This 2-hour tour is one of the most unique Bald Eagle tours on the East Coast! Binoculars are provided. A small pop-up head (bathroom) is available on board.
Bald Eagles of the James Tour: Enjoy this incredible two-hour journey into the world of bald eagles. Bring your camera, or just watch through binoculars. Listen to the conservation success story of bald eagles on the James River as you travel through Jefferson's Reach on the James. Wildlife and history abounds. Space is limited to six people. Bald Eagle Tours a…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Deep Bottom Boat Landing
9525 Deep Bottom Rd.
Henrico, VA.
For more info visit discoverthejames.com. MAC Events Maymont Flower & Garden Show at Convention Center
Tickets $8-$10.
Thursday, Feb. 9 - 1pm-9pm
Friday, Feb. 10 - 11am - 9pm
Saturday, Feb. 11 - 11am - 9pm
Sunday, Feb. 12 - 11am - 5pm
The MAC Events Home Show - Richmond, featuring the Maymont Flower & Garden Show, Virginia’s long-standing harbinger of spring, will offer you the latest in horticulture, gardens, seminars and a marketplace filled with goodies that will have you dreaming of spring.
The Maymont Flower Show attracts thousands flower and garden enthusiasts annually form throughout Virginia, highlighting fabulous display gardens, the Garden Marketplace, top-quality seminars and so much more!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
403 N. 3rd St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.macevents.com. Valentine's Weekend at Cooper Vineyards
11-5 Saturday and Sunday.
Live music on our Baby Grand Piano by Charlie Kilpatrick. Red Roses for the Ladies. Normal tasting fees apply.
http://www.coopervineyards.com.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
13372 Shannon Hill Rd
Louisa, VA.
For more info visit www.coopervineyards.com. 27th Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo at RIR Complex
$9 adults.
Friday, Feb. 10: Noon - 8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 11: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, Feb. 12: 11 am - 5 pm
The Richmond Camping RV Expo has been fulfilling the needs of camping families in the central Virginia area for many years. Recreational vehicles dealers from several states bring tent campers, travel trailers, hi-line motorcoaches, park models, 5th wheels, motorhomes, truck camper and vans in a variety of floorplans to meet every budget and camping style.
Be ready to browse around for a good selection of campground information and brochures, because there’ll be plenty of campgrounds represented. If you are looking to improve your camping experience, come ready to shop for the latest in RV supplies and camping accessories.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.gsevents.com. "The Love Tour" at Maymont
When Queen Victoria married her handsome prince charming in 1840, they set the romantic tone for the 19th century. Visit Maymont Mansion on Valentine’s Day weekend as elegantly costumed ladies and gentlemen relate details of this royal love story and the courting customs of the era.
Discover the Victorian language of love as depicted in the décor of Maymont Mansion, where romantic swans, red roses and costly indulgences reflect James Dooley’s loving devotion to his wife Sallie. Guided tours available every half-hour; last tour begins at 4:30. Reservations accepted.
$5 per person/$3 members. 804-358-7166, ext. 329.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1800 Hampton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.maymont.org. ArtIsInRichmond ~ Fine Arts & Craft Show at Ginter Place
February 10, 11 and 12th
Friday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Opening Reception (Free Admission)
Saturday: 10:00 am– 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Partial proceeds to benefit ChildSavers - http://www.childsavers.org
ArtIsInRichmond on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ArtIsInRichmond/252697028093619?sk=info.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1350 Westwood Ave.
Richmond, VA.
"Always... Patsy Cline" at Hanover Tavern
Single tickets $38; Seniors $35; Students $19.
(804)-282-2620 or purchase tickets online at http://www.barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.html#patsy
January 20 - April 29, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this heartfelt musical is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Louise befriended Patsy in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Enjoy the down home country humor, true emotion, and some of the finest songs ever written (Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, How Great Thou Art)… 27 songs in all.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.
Hanover, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. Richmond Ballet Presents "Coppélia" at CenterStage
Friday, February 10 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 11 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 11 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 12 - 2:00 PM
One of ballet's most charming stories, Coppélia is the comic tale of villagers Swanhilda, her beau Franz, and their encounter with the mysterious toy shop owner, Dr. Coppelius. Swanhilda and Franz's love story is interrupted when Franz turns his gaze to the beautiful girl sitting on Dr. Coppelius' balcony, but she doesn't seem to recognize his advances...in fact, she doesn't seem to move or talk at all because she is really a doll!
While a case of mistaken identity, zany dancing toys, and traditional folk dance ensue, a beautiful classical ballet emerges. Audiences will enjoy Frederic Franklin's lively choreography, all danced to the animated score by Leo Delibes, making this a perfect Valentine's present for the whole family!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondcenterstage.com. "The Elephant Man" at Theatre VCU
The Elephant Man
What is normal? Do you feel different? John Merrick looks different. So grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. Forever a prisoner of his malformed body, his horrific appearance in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of. Based on fact, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is normal and how in a world of hypocrisy we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 12 - 3:00 pm
Feb. 16 -18 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 - 3:00 pm
High School Matinees - Feb. 14, 15 - 10 am.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
922 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcu.edu. "Ain’t Misbehavin" (Acts of Faith Festival) at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Complete Festival lineup - http://www.theactsoffaith.org/
February 10 - February 26, 2012
Discussion: Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 4:00 p.m. performance
African American Repertory Theatre
Ain’t Misbehavin, The Fats Waller Musical Show based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller and lyrics by various artists.
Celebrating the music of icon, Fats Waller, a versatile cast struts and sings the songs that he made famous from uptown clubs in Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert Halls in Europe and Canada.
http://www.aartva.org
Tickets: $18 - $22
(804) 355-2187.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
4901 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA.
Restaurant Elby Awards at Virginia Historical Society
Our first awards ceremony to honor excellence in the Richmond region’s restaurant community.
The inaugural Elbys, named for renowned French chef and Richmonder Paul Elbling, will be given out on Sunday evening, Feb.12. These awards will recognize winners from a list of nominees in nine categories. Twenty-five industry professionals, food writers, culinary instructors and food society members nominated this year’s finalists.
The winners will be selected by an anonymous panel of nine well-qualified judges. The after-party, hosted by Richmond magazine and sponsored by Richmond-made Cirrus Vodka and Brown Distributing, will follow. Net ticket proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Tricycle Gardens, focused on brining agriculture, nutrition education and healthy food access to Richmond’s urban core.
Go to http://www.richmondmagazine.com/elbys for tickets.
$65 per person or $500 for group of 10.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
428 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
Valentine’s Cabaret at Triangle Theater
Whether you're looking for love, in it, lost it, or think Cupid is ridiculous, you won't want to miss the Valentine’s Cabaret, a fun-filled evening featuring songs about the ups and downs of that crazy little thing called love.
For two performances only, the members of The Richmond Men’s Chorus and The Richmond Women’s Chorus, directed by Artistic Director Tim Gillham, and accompaniment by Steve Austin, is the cure to candy, hearts and flowers. The Valentine's Cabaret features solos, duets and ensembles from members of the choruses singing Broadway, pop, standards and country hits.
Saturday February 11 at 8pm
Sunday February 12 at 7pm
Advance general seating ($15) can be purchased online at RTP’s web site at www.rtriangle.org, by calling the RTP Ticket hotline at 804-346-8113 or at the door as available.
For more information, please contact artistic director Tim Gillham at 804-241-0446 or by e-mail at info@monumentcitymusic.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1300 Altamont Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondtriangleplayers.com. Biohazard & Madball at Kingdom
Biohazard - http://www.last.fm/music/Biohazard
Biohazard was one of the first bands to regularly incorporate elements of both hip-hop and hardcore metal into their sound; since their lyrical fare dealt with the harshness of urban life and the resulting anger and frustration, which both genres of music have been known to address, the connection only made sense, especially in light of Anthrax's highly effective collaboration with Public Enemy on 1991's "Bring the Noise.".
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. Mike Epps "I'm Still Standing Tour" at Richmond Coliseum
One of the top comics in the biz for over a decade, Mike Epps is back on tour with a new show with new laughs – I’m Still Standing Tour. Hot off the set of his new feature film “Sparkle” with Whitney Houston, Epps is ready to show fans, once again, why he remains one of the only Hollywood funnymen with the ability to make ‘em laugh live on stage. Whether you’ve seen him in the movies (Next Friday, The Hangover, Jumping the Broom) or in his stand up specials (Mike Epps presents: Live From Club Nokia), he has undoubtedly made you laugh. Get ready for his new show – I’m Still Standing Tour!
$36-$48.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
501 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondcoliseum.net. Arlo Guthrie at Modlin Center
Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan-base that spans the globe. A celebrated figure in American music, Arlo connects with communities far and wide leaving a lasting impression of hope and inspiration. His artistic ventures help bridge an often-divided world through his powerful spirit of song, and his inimitable musical ingenuity soars to new creative heights as he continues to entertain generations.
Ticket Information
Adult: $40 UR Employee: $34
Senior (62+): $36 UR Student: $10
Child (0-12): $20 Group (20+): $36
Tickets - http://modlin.richmond.edu/tickets/index.html.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. UR ChinaFest Film: "Aftershock"
Aftershock
2010, China, 128 minutes.
Two natural disasters frame a story of a mother, her children and a painful decision that scars them forever in this grand-scale drama from China. In 1976, Li Yuanni (Xu Fan) is living in the city of Tangshan with her two children, seven year-old twins Fang Da and Fang Deng. The family's life is simple but full of joy until a massive earthquake levels the city and leaves a swath of destruction in its wake.
Amidst the wreckage, Li Yuanni discovers both Fang Da and Fang Deng are caught under a concrete slab, and if enough is broken to rescue one of the children, it would tip the balance and crush the other. Li Yuanni is asked which child should be saved, and she impulsively answers her son Fang Da. It's not until 2008 that the story of the mother and the daughter she lost comes full circle in the wake of another earthquake in Sichuan.
A massive commercial success in China, Tang Shan Da Di Zhen (aka Aftershock) made its North American debut at the 2010 Toronto Int…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Robins School of Business
University of Richmond.
For more info visit www.therosegroup.org. Jeff The Brotherhood at Strange Matter
JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD - http://jeffbrotherhood.blogspot.com/
MORE TBA
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$8ADV / $10DOS
18+
Tickets - http://jeffthebrotherhood.eventbrite.com/.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Kal Nwaneri Band, Dogs on Main Street, and Trouvere at the Camel
$5.
Kal Nwaneri Band - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kal-Nwaneri-Band/110442529009514
Born in Nigeria, Kal is the first Igbo Alternative, soul, Rock artist in America. This group of distinct African people have been shaped by many other cultures from around the world. Nwaneri has taken the traditional African rhythms, Caribbean melodies and America's diverse musical culture to create a fresh and distinct sound that's been missing from popular music.
with Dogs on Main Street, and Trouvere.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Steve Aoki at The Epic Theater (Hat Factory)
8PM Doors/9PM Show
$20-$35 (limited # of tkts at $20, then $25, $30...it will sell-out!)
WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz1OmlAGqJQ&feature=player_embedded#
STEVE AOKI - http://steveaoki.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 2:00 AM.
140 Virginia St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. The Inflatables at the Camel
$5.
The Inflatables - http://www.reverbnation.com/theinflatables
Their repertoire includes everything from old-time fiddle classics, down home barn burners, psychedelic swing, and plenty of jug sluggin soul searching head scratchin tunes, providing a sometimes sideways, but always honest perspective for the likes of weary travelers, thrill seekers, and ramblers of all sizes and colors.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Virginia: Mother of Presidents: A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Virginia Historical Society
Did you know that Virginia is the birthplace of eight American Presidents? In honor of President’s Day, participants will examine objects, books, letters, portraits, and broadsides in our collection associated with the Virginians elected to our nation’s highest political office. Tour will be led by William Rasmussen, Lead Curator and Lora M. Robins Curator.
This behind the scenes tour features areas of the Virginia Historical Society not normally open to the public, including the paper conservation lab, museum collections storage, rare book rooms, and manuscripts storage. Tour participants will also get the chance to see unique and interesting items in the VHS collection that are not routinely on display in the museum. The behind the scenes tours will be offered monthly and each tour will be led by a collections curator who will focus on a different theme.
Each tour is limited to 20 participants. Reservations are required and may be made on the VHS website or in the VHS Museums Shop. No refunds will be…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
428 Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23221.
For more info visit www.vahistorical.org. A Hipp Valentine’s Evening - Dinner and a Show at Hippodrome Theater
Music and Live Performance by Sharon Rae North and Band
Cocktail Reception 6:00 to 8:30
Screening Room / Dinner Seatings 7:00 to 8:30 - Hippodrome
$125 per Couple*
*Bottle of Red or White Wine, Porsecco or Champagne add $25.00
Limited Reservations Only - Call 804.308.2913 or 804.266.2021
Free Valet Parking
Menu
Starter
Mansion Caesar Salad or Crab Corn Chowder
Entrée
Crab and Scallop Stuffed Tilapia**
with Cognac Cream Sauce, Mustard Collards and Risotto Style Rice
Chicken Cordon Blue with Surry County Ham,New World Blue Cheese, Garlic Mash and Brussels Sprouts
Filet Mignon**
Served with Garlic Mash and Grilled Asparagus
Dessert
Red Velvet Cake or Lemon Marscapone Cake
Beverages
Tea, Soft Drinks and Coffee.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
526 N. 2nd St.
Richmond VA.
Olio Valentines Dinner (Dine In or Take Home!)
Sick of fighting restaurant crowds on Valentine’s? Choose either our carry-out OR dine in option…
SAME low price! Seatings will be from 6pm until 9pm on Tuesday, February 14th! Please make your reservations by Feb 8th.
VALENTINES DINNER FOR 2 (INCLUDES WINE)
Fillet Mignon Topped With a Gorgonzola-Balsamic Reduction. Served with Pan Seared Fresh Local Oysters, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Rapni - $60.00
Fresh Wild Caught Scottish Salmon w/ Black Sesame Encrustation over Homemade Sweet Corn Pudding with Asparagus and Demi Baguette. - $60.00
Butternut Squash Raviolli Served with a Sage Cream Sauce, Greek Salad and Demi Baguette - $50.00.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2001 1/2 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.oliorichmond.com. Shakespeare 2nd Tuesdays Staged Readings: "Desdemona, a Play About a Handkerchief" at CenterStage
This series is a terrific way to enjoy plays that either were influences on, or were influenced by (directly or indirectly), our central playwright, or one of his we haven't touched in a few years. Richmond's most exciting professional actors donate their time for these readings, helping to support our performance and education offerings.
$15 ticket includes a glass of wine.
As You Like It – Mar 13, 7:30pm
Shakespeare in the Trailer Park – April 10, 7:30pm.
Theater Logos: Richmond Shakespeare.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. Soundstorm and the Santamaria Brothers at the Camel
Free.
Soundstorm - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soundstorm/136923029711298?v=info
Santamaria Brothers.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. What Happens at the X Singles Party at Capital Ale House
Join the X crew and other single X listeners at our downtown Music Hall on Valentine's night. It's a singles mixer with 'love song' karaoke, a video confessional booth and a trip to 311 for 311 Day in Las Vegas!
Get your 'love song' groove on with Karaoke with Smitty!
Steal the Glass is Starr Hill Brewing's The Love.
To enter the contest for the 311 Day Las Vegas trip enter here -
http://www.1021thex.com/cc-common/contests/index.html?id=171656.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. DJ Williams Projekt at Cafe Diem
When you combine a tight groovin' rhythm section, sweet horn lines, and an amazing guitar player player who plays with honest to God soul, you've got yourself a solid winner when it comes to entertaining a crowd.
Complex or simple, Williams's lines become funk chops, picking up speed one minute and slamming a 180 on a dime the next with the "Projekt" backing it up all along and enhancing the ride. The band describes it as "a soulful ensemble of jazz, on a melodic R&B vibe, laced with a grooved down hip hop back beat." http://www.myspace.com/djwmusic.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 AM.
600 N. Sheppard St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit cafediemrva.net. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Brown's Battleground: Students, Segregationists, and the Struggle for Justice in Prince Edward County, Virginia at Library of Virginia
In 1954 after the decision of the U. S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education was announced, Prince Edward County shut down its school system rather than comply with the Supreme Court's ruling.
Hear author Jill Titus tell the story of the the seismic changes brought by the Court's decision and Virginia's move to resist desegregation. She illustrates the ways that ordinary people, black and white, battled, and continue to battle, over the role of public education in the United States. A book signing follows the talk.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
800 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.lva.virginia.gov. "Slavery in Virginia" Gallery Walk at Virginia Historical Society
Exhibit info - http://www.vahistorical.org/sva2003/americans.htm
Gallery walks take place in the galleries of the Virginia Historical Society. All walks begin at noon unless otherwise indicated. Admission is $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children & students, and free to members (please present card). Parking is free. Reservations are not required.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
428 Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23221.
For more info visit www.vahistorical.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Strange Matter
THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
6-9PM
Web - http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
FREE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: "Dragons" at Coliseum
http://www.richmondcoliseum.net/
Tickets - $23-$86.
Ringling Brothers - http://www.ringling.com
Feb. 15 - 7:00p
Feb. 16 - 10:30a & 7pm
Feb. 17 - 3:00p.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
500 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
Mike Davison & The Latin Jazz Messengers at Canal Club
6:30 doors
$7.00
Mike Davison & The Latin Jazz Messengers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington. This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010.
These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. Shanghai Quartet with Stephen Prutsman, Piano at Modlin Center
The notable Shanghai Quartet returns to the Modlin Center with guest artist Stephen Prutsman, who has been described as one of the most innovative musicians of his time. Moving easily from classical to jazz to world music styles as a pianist, composer, and conductor, Prutsman continues to explore and seek common ground in the music of all cultures and languages. Prutsman is also Artistic Director of the Cartagena International Festival of Music, South America’s largest festival of its kind, and has performed with major orchestras worldwide.
His compositions have been commissioned and performed by notable artists and festivals such as Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet, Dawn Upshaw, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Redman, and the Spoleto Festival. The evening’s program will include Mozart’s String Quartet, K. 458, “The Hunt”; a new piano quintet world premiere by Stephen Prutsman; and the Brahms Piano Quintet.
Ticket Information
Adult: $34 UR Employee: $29
Senior (62+) $31 UR Student: $10
Child…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Crenshaw Way
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit modlin.richmond.edu. "The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. World Inferno Friendship Society / Mischief Brew / Max Levine Ensemble at the Camel
$10.
Doors 7pm.
WORLD INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY - http://www.worldinferno.com/
FB - http://www.facebook.com/worldinferno
The World/Inferno Friendship Society is a cabaret punk band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges punk, klezmer, and gospel, while its collective membership features horns, piano, guitar, a number of percussionists, as well as a variety of other instruments such as accordion, xylophone and orchestra bells.
This musical collective has historically had over 30 members, including former members of Dexys Midnight Runners. Usually one can expect to see about nine or ten members on-stage when they perform. The group is led by singer Jack Terricloth and guitarist Lucky Strano, who have been the most constant members throughout the group’s history. Terricloth is known for his pointed commentary during shows: his monologues have touched on politics, his transformation from the “old school,” and baiting of bouncers which usually end up with the band buying drinks for the whole staff.…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Nervous Ticks, Natural Child, Boney Loner at Strange Matter
NERVOUS TICKS
NATURAL CHILD - http://www.myspace.com/naturalchildband
BONEY LONER AND THE SACRED TEACHERS
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$6
18+.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Beast Wellington at Bogart's
Beast - http://www.beastwellington.com
Who is hungry for some serious funk? Beast.... It's what's for dinner. Beast Wellington's infectious sound can only be described as Beastfunk meets Rhythm and Bruise and it's guaranteed to make you shake what your Mama gave ya!
Their sound reclaims the soulful excitement of your favorite horn bands from back in the day. Think Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. Featuring sassy vocals backed by a fierce power trio and funky horn lines provided by the Femme Fatale Horns... that's right: a female horn section that is in fact quite deadly.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.bogartsinthefan.com. Grease Trigger at Cary St. Cafe
Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM.
2631 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.carystreetcafe.com. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: "Dragons" at Coliseum
http://www.richmondcoliseum.net/
Tickets - $23-$86.
Ringling Brothers - http://www.ringling.com
Feb. 15 - 7:00p
Feb. 16 - 10:30a & 7pm
Feb. 17 - 3:00p.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
500 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
Jazz Cafe at VMFA: J. Smith Jazz Quartet
Groove to an eclectic mix of jazz ensembles every Thursday, 6 – 9 pm, at VMFA's Best Café. The Jazz Café is presented to the public by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Richmond Jazz Society, free of charge! Light fare and beverages available for sale. Event continues through September.
Jan 5 - Larri Branch Agenda
Original compositions and new arrangements of jazz standards as featured on their debut album, Labragenda
Jan 12 - Samson Trinh & The Mills Family Band
An exciting mix of swinging jazz standards and modern favorites
Jan 19 - Lawrence Olds Quartet
A unique blend of “old school” blues and updated arrangements of the great American songbook
Jan 26 - Butterbean Quartet
Jazz mixture from classic songs to contemporary music of Norah Jones, Sade, Michael McDonald and more
Feb 2 - Brian Jones Quartet
Jazz standards and original compositions in the classic style of mid-1960s jazz
Feb 9 - Robbie Cunningham Group
Contemporary jazz and smooth favorites
Feb 16…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Live Jazz at Olio
LIVE MUSIC!
Featuring Drink and Cuisine Specials!
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
2001 1/2 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.oliorichmond.com. Man Overboard, Handguns, Seahaven at Kingdom
Man Overboard - http://www.defendpoppunk.com
with Handguns, Seahaven, Daytrader, Candy Hearts.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. "The Civil Rights Movement in Virginia" Gallery Walk at Virginia Historical Society
Exhibit info - http://www.vahistorical.org/sva2003/equal.htm
Gallery walks take place in the galleries of the Virginia Historical Society. All walks begin at noon unless otherwise indicated. Admission is $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children & students, and free to members (please present card). Parking is free. Reservations are not required.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
428 Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23221.
For more info visit www.vahistorical.org. Joshilyn Jackson Presents A Grown-up Kind of Pretty at the Historic Bolling Haxall House
For lovers of Adriana Trigiani and Lee Smith. This event is open to the public!
Joshilyn Jackson, a native of the Deep South, will give us a preview of her new novel, “A Grown Up Kind of Pretty,” the story of a Mississippi family whose secrets run deep and threaten to cost them everything. Jackson is also the author of “gods in Alabama” and “Between, Georgia,” both #1 BookSense picks, which gives her the distinction of being the first author to achieve this honor in back-to-back years.
Her more recent novels, “The Girl Who Stopped Swimming” and “Backseat Saints,” both hit the New York Times Bestseller List. Jackson has worked as an actor and an award-winning teacher. She now lives with her husband and two children outside of Atlanta.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
211 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.fountainbookstore.com. Alsace Wine Dinner at Can Can
Enjoy a Four Course pairing!
MENU Coming Soon!
Web - http://cancanbrasserie.com/0408Open_celebrates.html.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
3120 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: "Dragons" at Coliseum
http://www.richmondcoliseum.net/
Tickets - $23-$86.
Ringling Brothers - http://www.ringling.com
Feb. 15 - 7:00p
Feb. 16 - 10:30a & 7pm
Feb. 17 - 3:00p.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
500 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington. This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010.
These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. "The Elephant Man" at Theatre VCU
The Elephant Man
What is normal? Do you feel different? John Merrick looks different. So grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. Forever a prisoner of his malformed body, his horrific appearance in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of. Based on fact, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is normal and how in a world of hypocrisy we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 12 - 3:00 pm
Feb. 16 -18 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 - 3:00 pm
High School Matinees - Feb. 14, 15 - 10 am.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
922 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcu.edu. "The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. "Always... Patsy Cline" at Hanover Tavern
Single tickets $38; Seniors $35; Students $19.
(804)-282-2620 or purchase tickets online at http://www.barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.html#patsy
January 20 - April 29, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this heartfelt musical is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Louise befriended Patsy in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Enjoy the down home country humor, true emotion, and some of the finest songs ever written (Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, How Great Thou Art)… 27 songs in all.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.
Hanover, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. "You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts" at Firehouse Theatre
You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts
Playwrights Adrienne Kennedy and Israel Horovitz
Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy
and Beirut Rocks and What Strong Fences Make by Israel Horovitz
February 16 – March 10, 2012
Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sundays February 26 and March 4 at 4pm
Three one-act plays take an intriguing look at the destructiveness of prejudice in society. An African-American writer unravels a dark mystery stemming from her 1949 studies at Ohio State, two friends are set against each other at an Israeli checkpoint just outside the entrance to Ramallah, West Bank, and two American students, one Jewish, the other a Palestinian-born Arab, clash heatedly in a Beirut hotel room.
# Adult: $26 ($28 for Dessa Rose)
# Senior (65 and older): $23 ($25 for Dessa Rose)
# Student (with ID): $12
# RAPT (with ID): $12.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.firehousetheatre.org. Brian Jones at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Brian - http://www.brianjonesrva.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. "Ain’t Misbehavin" (Acts of Faith Festival) at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Complete Festival lineup - http://www.theactsoffaith.org/
February 10 - February 26, 2012
Discussion: Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 4:00 p.m. performance
African American Repertory Theatre
Ain’t Misbehavin, The Fats Waller Musical Show based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller and lyrics by various artists.
Celebrating the music of icon, Fats Waller, a versatile cast struts and sings the songs that he made famous from uptown clubs in Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert Halls in Europe and Canada.
http://www.aartva.org
Tickets: $18 - $22
(804) 355-2187.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
4901 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA.
VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
EQ Produktions presents Sonic Spank at Canal Club
9:00 doors
$8.00/$10.00
Sonic Spank - http://www.sonicspank.com/
The trio seamlessly blends all styles of music pioneering a genre called Sextronica. What sets Sonic Spank apart from many acts in the scene is live guitar, keyboards & drums.
with
DVS
Silo Effect.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Slapdash Presents: Bop Alloy w/ Ahnu, Luggae, and Obliv at the Camel
$7 advance; $10 door.
Bop Alloy - http://www.facebook.com/BopAlloy
Bop Alloy, comprised of Baltimore, MD emcee Substantial and the Seattle, WA producer Marcus D, haven't set out to be the next group with a throwback sound, but to "make quality music that anybody, from any walk of life can enjoy."
with Ahnu, Luggae, and Obliv.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. The Road to I.N.C., Caves Caverns, Amil Byleckie Band at Strange Matter
THE ROAD TO I.N.C.:
CAVES CAVERNS - http://www.myspace.com/cavescaverns
AMIL BYLECKIE BAND - http://www.last.fm/music/Amil+Byleckie+Band
TRIP DICKS - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trip-Dicks/185317938198095?sk=info
THIEVES OF SHILOH - http://soundcloud.com/jeebsound/thieves-of-shiloh-side-a
2 MORE TBA
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. The MIX-International Short Film Festival at the Byrd Theater
For information, call 804 219-0675 or click link below.
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
http://themixshorts.com/
The MIX International Short Film Festival brings national & international filmmakers to the city of Richmond for a spectacular weekend event. Top filmmakers from 17 countries are expected to be in attendance for the event along with filmmakers from Hollywood, NY, VA, and DC.
Individual screenings: $7, which includes filmmaker Q&As at select screenings.
Weekend Pass: $20, which grants the ticket holder admission to all six screening events along with several Q&A sessions with filmmakers that follow select screenings.
Sunday Awards Ceremony with Special Guest Live Performances by Bob Gulledge and other artists: $15
Film Screenings:
Friday, February 17th: 12:45pm & 3:45pm;
Saturday, February 18th: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm;
Sunday, February 19th: 1:30pm;
Live Awards Ceremony Sunday, February 19th at 4pm.
To purchase tickets, visit http://www.themixshorts.com or http://…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
2908 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit byrdtheatre.com. Richmond Boat Show at RIR Complex
$9 adults.
February 17 - 19, 2012
Friday: Noon - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
For years the Richmond Boat Show has been recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, it attracts dealers from throughout Virginia. Boats on display from 40 dealers include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats.
Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222.
For more info visit www.gsevents.com. “Jefferson Davis’s Inauguration”— Sesquicentennial Brown Bag Lunch Talk Series at Museum of the Confederacy
Free.
Bring your lunch to the Museum!
Join Dean Knight, Supervisor of White House Operations to discuss the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond. Contact Kelly Hancock at (855) 649-1861 x 121 or khancock@moc.org for more information. Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
1201 E. Clay St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.moc.org. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: "Dragons" at Coliseum
http://www.richmondcoliseum.net/
Tickets - $23-$86.
Ringling Brothers - http://www.ringling.com
Feb. 15 - 7:00p
Feb. 16 - 10:30a & 7pm
Feb. 17 - 3:00p.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
500 N. 7th St.
Richmond, VA.
UR Int'l Film Series: "The Night of Truth (La Nuit de la Vérité)"
Friday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 19
Burkina Faso, 2006, directed by Fanta Regina Nacro
100 min. NR
The Night of Truth, the first ever sub-Saharan African feature directed by a woman, is a powerful tale of the aftermath of a fictionalized civil war. After ten-years of fighting, the governing Nayaks and rebellious Bonande are determined to end the conflict. A celebration is arranged, but the formalities of the event boost tensions on both sides. The evening comes to a climax when someone beats drums'a sign of a call to arms¿during the festivities, which triggers feelings of distrust and fear. Within the shadow of genocide, the director astutely ends the film on a note of quiet optimism that suggests the possibility for peaceful co-existence.
Friday showings are at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday showings are at 7:30 p.m. The films are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Free and open to the public.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Robins School of Business
University of Richmond.
For more info visit library.richmond.edu. After Work Blues & Brews: Anonymous at Capital Ale House
Free.
After Work Blues & Brews.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
623 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.capitalalehouse.com. $1 Target Night at Children's Museum
Bring the whole family to enjoy the museum's exhibits and activities for only $1 each thanks to a generous donation from Target! Only at CMoR Central. Note: For the safety of all visitors, the museum requires a ratio of one adult for every five children.
For more information about Lunar New Year, visit http://www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or call (804)474-7000.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit c-mor.org. Beers & Banjos: Jared Poole & Jesse Wells at the Camel
Free.
Beers & Banjos: Jared Poole & Jesse Wells.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Friday Art & Wine: "Every Rose Has its Thorn" at VMFA
Now you have more reasons to hang out at VMFA on Friday nights! Head to the museum and enjoy discounted beverages and free half-hour gallery tours at 7 and 7:30 pm. On the first Friday of each month, check out our First Fridays entertainment, too.
Fri, Feb 17
Every Rose Has its Thorn
Discover the thorny side of a few works of art.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Friday Art & Wine: Tango After Work at VMFA
Third Friday of every month 6 – 8:30 pm
Join in the fun and exotic beauty of the tango with Richmond's tango community, while enjoying the food and social atmosphere in Best Café. You can also take advantage of half-price beverages as part of Friday Art & Wine.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Red / Thousand Foot Krutch at The National
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 6:30 pm
$20 ADV / $23 DOOR
Red - http://redmusiconline.com/
The epic quest of finding one's identity might be one of the most universal themes found in the pursuit of art. The hopeless wandering replaced by the hope-filled breakthrough has been chronicled time and again in painting, sculpture, prose, poetry, film and, certainly, music.
The men who make up the rock band RED have been through those trials themselves. They've taken those experiences to heart, mixed them with a plethora of influences – be they observations on art they admire, or communications with fans they adore – and now burst forth with a dynamic new set of songs geared toward finding who we truly are, inside and out.
Thousnad Foot Krutch - http://thousandfootkrutch.com/
with Manafest, Nine Lashes.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
708 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thenationalva.com. American Youth Harp Ensemble Carnegie Hall Preview Concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral
How do you get to Carnegie Hall...without leaving Richmond? Attend an American Youth Harp Ensemble Carnegie Hall Preview Concert!
The American Youth Harp Ensemble, directed by Lynnelle Ediger, announces its third Carnegie Hall appearance March 4, and a series of FREE Carnegie preview concerts to give area audiences the chance to hear the program.
For more information visit http://www.harpensemble.org, e-mail harps.foundation@yahoo.com or call 804.837.9355.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
800 S. Cathedral Pl
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.harpensemble.org. "The Stinky Cheese Man" at Theatre IV at the November Theatre
What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads? How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be a really ugly duck, Cinderella snubbing Rumpelstiltskin or The Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? Based on the award-winning book, don’t miss this hilarious parody sure to crack up kids and parents alike.
$14-$18.
Info and tickets - http://tickets.barksdalerichmond.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=163.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
Ron Zacapa Rum Tasting at Havana '59
Ron Zacapa Rum tasting
Try 23 yr old premium rum made in Guatemala!
No reservation needed.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
16 N. 17th St.
Richmond, VA.
VCU Rams v. ESPNU Bracketbuster at Siegel Center
Time and opponent TBA
Tickets - $13-20.
(804) 828-RAMS (7267)
Men's Basketball - http://www.vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/index.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1200 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcuathletics.com. Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington. This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010.
These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. UR Int'l Film Series: "The Night of Truth (La Nuit de la Vérité)"
Friday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 19
Burkina Faso, 2006, directed by Fanta Regina Nacro
100 min. NR
The Night of Truth, the first ever sub-Saharan African feature directed by a woman, is a powerful tale of the aftermath of a fictionalized civil war. After ten-years of fighting, the governing Nayaks and rebellious Bonande are determined to end the conflict. A celebration is arranged, but the formalities of the event boost tensions on both sides. The evening comes to a climax when someone beats drums'a sign of a call to arms during the festivities, which triggers feelings of distrust and fear. Within the shadow of genocide, the director astutely ends the film on a note of quiet optimism that suggests the possibility for peaceful co-existence.
Friday showings are at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday showings are at 7:30 p.m. The films are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Free and open to the public.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Robins School of Business
University of Richmond.
For more info visit library.richmond.edu. "The Elephant Man" at Theatre VCU
The Elephant Man
What is normal? Do you feel different? John Merrick looks different. So grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. Forever a prisoner of his malformed body, his horrific appearance in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of. Based on fact, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is normal and how in a world of hypocrisy we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 12 - 3:00 pm
Feb. 16 -18 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 - 3:00 pm
High School Matinees - Feb. 14, 15 - 10 am.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
922 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcu.edu. "Always... Patsy Cline" at Hanover Tavern
Single tickets $38; Seniors $35; Students $19.
(804)-282-2620 or purchase tickets online at http://www.barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.html#patsy
January 20 - April 29, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this heartfelt musical is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Louise befriended Patsy in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Enjoy the down home country humor, true emotion, and some of the finest songs ever written (Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, How Great Thou Art)… 27 songs in all.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.
Hanover, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. "Topdog/Underdog" at Sycamore Rouge
February 17 to March 11, 2012.
Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African American female to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this play tells the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with the many challenges surrounding them: work, poverty, gambling, women, racism and their troubled upbringing.
Topdog/Underdog is a dark comedy about brotherly love and family identity, and forces the audience to ponder the ways we are defined by our personal histories. Don Cheadle, Jeffery Wright, and Mos Def performed in the play while it ran on and off Broadway.
Call 804.957.5707 or log on to http://www.sycamorerouge.org for tickets & information.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
21 West Old St.
Petersburg, VA.
"You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts" at Firehouse Theatre
You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts
Playwrights Adrienne Kennedy and Israel Horovitz
Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy
and Beirut Rocks and What Strong Fences Make by Israel Horovitz
February 16 – March 10, 2012
Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sundays February 26 and March 4 at 4pm
Three one-act plays take an intriguing look at the destructiveness of prejudice in society. An African-American writer unravels a dark mystery stemming from her 1949 studies at Ohio State, two friends are set against each other at an Israeli checkpoint just outside the entrance to Ramallah, West Bank, and two American students, one Jewish, the other a Palestinian-born Arab, clash heatedly in a Beirut hotel room.
# Adult: $26 ($28 for Dessa Rose)
# Senior (65 and older): $23 ($25 for Dessa Rose)
# Student (with ID): $12
# RAPT (with ID): $12.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.firehousetheatre.org. 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration w/Kenyatta Hill & Ras Pumaat Canal Club
8:00 doors
$10.00/$14.00
Kenyatta Hill - http://reverbnation.com/kenyattaculturehill
“Take My Hands is the first song on this album which is done by Kenyatta. Just like his father Kenyatta has a great vocal skill. The song is a nice sing-a-long with upbeat riddim. Mighty Race is almost as if Joseph himself song this tune, the song is definitely one of the gems on the album. Daddy is the first tune Kenyatta ever made, it's a tribute to his father and the greatest tune on the album.
Ras Puma - http://reverbnation.com/RasPuma
“From the second I popped it into my system, instant classic. Already one of my favorite albums...period, and never to leave my stereo or collection again. If your ready for an experience you will not soon forget, buy this album and support the real artists out there in the world. Blazing Hot Fyah will forever be an anthem in my mind, I encourage you to listen, nah better yet, spread the word about this. Good people with good music talking bout real things with a positive sound.…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. A Good Natured Riot at Ashland Coffee & Tea
It’s difficult to find the right words to describe A Good Natured Riot, but that dosn’t stop their legions of fans from coming out to see them. These five acoustic musicians have come from all over the map – geographically and musically – to create a truly inspired sound. Some have described their it as folk-funk. Some say it’s “ecleticgrass” infused with some jazzy soul. But all seem to agree: it’s a lot of fun.The band performs with a variety of musical instruments – from guitars and fiddles to dobro and even a washboard to add to the fun. Punctuated by tight harmonies and percussive textures, A Good Natured Riot has found a unique groove all their own. To figure out your own description, you’ll just have to experience them for yourself.
Tickets are $8 at the door.
Visit their website: http://www.agoodnaturedriot.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. David Allan Coe at Epic Theatre (The Hat Factory)
$20 Advance, $25 Day of show.
Website: http://officialdavidallancoe.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
140 Virginia St
Richmond, VA 23219.
For more info visit www.hatfactoryva.com. New Misty Centrals at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
New Misty Centrals -.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. The Congress with The Compass Rose Orchestra (CD Release Party) at the Camel
$TBA
The Congress - http://thecongressmusic.com/
(11pm)
Denver band The Congress has established itself as a musical tour de force across the nation with its road dog tour ethic. In 2011, The Congress has taken their dynamic live performance to festivals including Wakarusa, High Sierra, Tall Tree Lake, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Groovefest, and Targhee Fest. Deeply-rooted with a contemporary twist, their sound boasts a foundation in Rock and Roll and southern Rhythm and Blues, their lyrics steeped in the traditions of Virginia and the American songbook. The musicianship is rock solid, complemented by a profound songwriting partnership between lead guitarist Scott Lane and vocalist Jonathan Meadows, whose powerful tenor voice has been compared to the likes of Joe Cocker, Chris Robinson, and Lowell George.
with The Compass Rose Orchestra (CD Release Party)
(two sets - 8pm & 9:45).
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. "Ain’t Misbehavin" (Acts of Faith Festival) at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Complete Festival lineup - http://www.theactsoffaith.org/
February 10 - February 26, 2012
Discussion: Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 4:00 p.m. performance
African American Repertory Theatre
Ain’t Misbehavin, The Fats Waller Musical Show based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller and lyrics by various artists.
Celebrating the music of icon, Fats Waller, a versatile cast struts and sings the songs that he made famous from uptown clubs in Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert Halls in Europe and Canada.
http://www.aartva.org
Tickets: $18 - $22
(804) 355-2187.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
4901 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA.
"August: Osage County" at the November Theatre
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
February 17-March 10, 2012
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 4pm
http://www.cadencetheatre.org/
One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent Broadway history, August: Osage County is a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst. When the patriarch disappears one night, the family reunites and long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed.
August: Osage County originally premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. The New York Times calls it “flat-out, no asterisks and without qualifications, the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years.”
Produced by Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Barksdale's Theatre Gym
Winner of the...
Tony Award for Best Play
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play
Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play
Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play
Drama Desk Award for Best New Play…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
"The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
Richmond Shakespeare presents Macbeth, The Bard's eeriest tragedy from February 9 through the 25th at Richmond CenterStage.
In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.
Fri, Feb 10 8:00p
Sat, Feb 11 8:00p
Fri, Feb 17 8:00p
Sat, Feb 18 8:00p
Sun, Feb 19 2:00p
Thu, Feb 23 8:00p
Fri, Feb 24 8:00p
Sat, Feb 25 8:00p.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
Virginia Opera: Philip Glass' "Orphée" at Carpenter Theater
February 17, 8:00 pm
February 19, 2:30 pm
Running time approx: TBA
Remarkably powerful and emotionally intriguing, Orphée is set to music that follows the psychological journey of famous French poet Orphée in Paris, France. Life begins to shadow Orphée as he comes to fixate on La Princesse, a mysterious woman with dark origins.
Obsession consumes Orphée until, under the spell of desire, he leaves the reality of life with his wife, Eurydice, for a desperate odyssey to the Underworld. Can true love lead Orphée back to Eurydice, or will he be lost to his obsessions?
Glimpse into the mirror to see the frightening truth. Philip Glass follow the script of Jean Cocteau's 1949 film Orphée.
Tickets - $22.25 - $107.00
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=8084.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vaopera.org. Blue Line Highway at O’Toole’s
Free.
Blue Line Highway: http://www.bluelinehighway.com/.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
4800 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. The Pilgrim, Slow Bull at Strange Matter
THE PILGRIM & SLOW BULL
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington.
This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010. These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. Black Girls at Balliceaux
21+.
$5.
10:30pm-1am.
BGB - http://blackgirlsband.tumblr.com/
Black Girls is a rock and roll sensation. They were born from the putty of their forefathers and will continue to do so.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 AM.
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.balliceauxrva.com. New Rider Ride Bike Trip
New Rider Ride
April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16 and August 20
http://www.raba.org
New to cycling? Want to get back into riding? Want to meet others who share your love of cycling? Then join us for the Richmond Area Bicycling Association’s Group Rides for New Riders. All levels of riders welcome, however, basic riding skills are required.
Start from the Laurel Park Shopping Center (Corner of Hungary and Woodman Roads) in North Richmond at 8:30 a.m. for a 20 mile loop to Ashland and back.
Please visit your local bike shop beforehand to make sure your bike is in proper working order. Helmets are required!
Details: http://www.raba.org or call 358.5801.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hungary & Woodman Rd.
Richmond, VA.
"Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Black History Month Saturdays + Ezibu Muntu African Dance Group at Children's Museum
Black History Month Saturdays
February 4, 11, 18, 25
This celebration of African-American history takes place through performances by storytellers, musicians and dance troupes. Art projects throughout the month will reflect African-American culture and history.
Saturday, February 4, 1:00pm - 1:50pm - World Beat Workshop - Take part in interactive performances by The World Beat Workshop's Robert Josepé. Children will explore West African rhythms in the Americas and their influence in current music styles.
Saturday, February 11, 1:00pm - 1:50pm - The Richmond Boys Choir - Enjoy captivating performances by the Richmond Boys Choir as they showcase African culture and history through song.
Saturday, February 18, 10:00am and 3:00pm - Ezibu Muntu African Dance Group - With the combination of their vibrant clothes, electrifying beats and truly contagious energy, Ezibu Muntu will give you the feeling of being enveloped in African culture. This passionate group of drummers, dancers and entertainers are…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
2626 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit c-mor.org. Great Blue Heron Rookery Tour
Come join us on the James River Park Pipeline Walk as we enjoy this natural wonder in the midst of the City of Richmond. The Great Blue Herons are either in preparation for egg-laying, or have already laid eggs, and are also preparing for raising their chicks, once the eggs hatch. Please bring your scopes and binoculars and benefit from a morning outdoors!
$5.00 per person to benefit of Audubon and the James River Park System, to be paid upon meeting at 10:00 AM in the grassy area just west of 14th Street. Please carpool and park at the small lot closest to the Rookery, in Shockoe Bottom, or in the lot on the east side of 14th Street just south of the floodwall. If you park in this latter location, please park head-in and with a note on your dash stating you are at the Heron Rookery walk.
To learn more about the James River Great Blue Heron Rookery, please visit http://varookery.audubon.org for videos, pictures and interviews with experts.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
14th & Dock St.
RIchmond, VA.
"For the Birds" at Maymont
Sat - 11am
Sun. - 2pm
Soar into spring as you learn about the fascinating world of birds! Visit with one of Maymont’s feathered friends to learn about their adaptations and then decorate gourd birdhouses to help create a backyard habitat for your neighborhood birds.
For ages 4 and up. Register by February 17; call 804-358-7166, ext. 333 or click here to register online.
$12 per project/$10 members (includes all materials and admission to the Nature Center).
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Shields Lake Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.maymont.org. The MIX-International Short Film Festival at the Byrd Theater
For information, call 804 219-0675 or click link below.
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
http://themixshorts.com/
The MIX International Short Film Festival brings national & international filmmakers to the city of Richmond for a spectacular weekend event. Top filmmakers from 17 countries are expected to be in attendance for the event along with filmmakers from Hollywood, NY, VA, and DC.
Individual screenings: $7, which includes filmmaker Q&As at select screenings.
Weekend Pass: $20, which grants the ticket holder admission to all six screening events along with several Q&A sessions with filmmakers that follow select screenings.
Sunday Awards Ceremony with Special Guest Live Performances by Bob Gulledge and other artists: $15
Film Screenings:
Friday, February 17th: 12:45pm & 3:45pm;
Saturday, February 18th: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm;
Sunday, February 19th: 1:30pm;
Live Awards Ceremony Sunday, February 19th at 4pm.
To purchase tickets, visit http://www.themixshorts.com or http://…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
2908 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit byrdtheatre.com. A Sweet Smell of Roses by Angela Johnson at Virginia Historical Society
http://www.vahistorical.org/
Saturday, February 18 at 11 am
Thursday, February 23 at 5 pm
There's a sweet, sweet smell in the air as two young girls sneak out of their house, down the street, and across town to where men and women are gathered, ready to march for freedom and justice. Inspired by countless children and young adults who took a stand, this book offers a heart-lifting glimpse of children's roles in the civil rights movement.
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Beginning in February 2012, the Virginia Historical Society will resume its Stories at the Museum program, which features educator-led readings of children's books. Every program will include a group reading of the selected book and a make-and-take craft activity related to the text.
Programs are FREE, open to the public, and require no advance registration. Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
428 Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vahistorical.org. Mardis Gras at Cooper Vineyards
Fee includes souvenir tasting glass, jambalaya, beads, King Kake. New this year - Live Jazz by the Rhythmasters.
$20.00 at the door or $15.00 advance ticket purchase. Save your email confirmation ticket is WILL CALL at the door.
http://www.coopervineyards.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
13372 Shannon Hill Rd
Louisa, VA.
For more info visit www.coopervineyards.com. Richmond Boat Show at RIR Complex
$9 adults.
February 17 - 19, 2012
Friday: Noon - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
For years the Richmond Boat Show has been recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, it attracts dealers from throughout Virginia. Boats on display from 40 dealers include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats.
Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222.
For more info visit www.gsevents.com. A Hidden History: African-Americans at Dabbs House Museum
For all ages. Journey back in time to learn about the role of African-Americans in the history of the Dabbs House Museum. Explore the lives of enslaved blacks before and during the Civil War, such as the contributions of the United States Colored Troops on Henrico soil to the Union war effort. Also discover the Reconstruction era struggle of African-Americans and Henrico County’s attempts to assist them. Information: 652-3409.
Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
3812 Nine Mile Rd.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.co.henrico.va.us. Both Sides of Broad: The Art & Soul of Richmond Food Tour
Saturday, July 16th; Friday, August 12th and Saturday, Sept. 17th 2p.m.
This tour combines the best of both sides of Broad Street in the heart of Monroe and Jackson wards, with a few stops at some of First Fridays’ favorite spots including Quirk, and depending on the day, Kenn-Tico, Perly’s, Mama J’s, Ettamae’s Cafe, Lemaire, Nate’s Taco Truck Stop, Louisiana Flair, Comfort, and others. Join Real Richmond for samples and insider info from restauranteurs on this 1.5 mile walking tour.
Tickets are $39 with a small ticketing fee and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/139731.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
27 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit realrichmondva.com. Slave Trail Walk Tour
This somber and illuminating tour starts at 2 p.m. at Ancarrow's Landing, located at the eastern end of Brander Street. (Take the Maury St. Exit off I-95 and turn right at the bottom of the ramp.) Tours spend one hour at this site and then drive to Lumpkins Jail at 15th and Franklin for another hour. Parts of the program are done in silence, so it is probably not appropriate for small children. No pets.
This walk, led by James River Park Manager Ralph White, will take you from the stone docks at Ancarrow’s Landing on the river through the forest to the site of Lumpkin’s Jail and the Reconciliation Statue.
There is a $5 per person fee. Please register in advance by calling the James River Park at 804-646-8911.
Sat, Feb 25 - 2:00p
Sat, Mar 3 - 2:00p
Sat, Mar 10 -2:00p
Sat, Mar 17 -2:00p.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Ancarrow's Landing
Richmond, VA.
"The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. "The Stinky Cheese Man" at Theatre IV at the November Theatre
What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads? How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be a really ugly duck, Cinderella snubbing Rumpelstiltskin or The Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? Based on the award-winning book, don’t miss this hilarious parody sure to crack up kids and parents alike.
$14-$18.
Info and tickets - http://tickets.barksdalerichmond.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=163.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel Conducts Mahler at CineBistro
In this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience Dudamel will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, combined with multiple choirs and soloists in Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” (No. 8), the apotheosis of the Romantic symphony. This live performance will put more than 1,000 musicians on the stage in Caracas, Venezuela, giving North American audiences a chance to witness Dudamel making music on his home turf.
Audiences will experience enhanced behind-the-scenes content which will include special footage from Caracas. This exceptional presentation is the climactic performance of The Mahler Project – one of the pinnacles of the LA Phil’s 2011/12 season – which features the complete symphonic cycle presented in both Los Angeles and Caracas.
Info - http://www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4805.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
9200 Stony Point Pkwy.
Richmond, VA.
Afton Presents at Kingdom
$10
Afton Presents
with
Fresh, SpazZ, C.gillie, Dani, and guests...
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. UR Basketball v. Charlotte at Robins Center
Tickets $10-$20.
For additional information, please call the Robins Center Ticket Office toll-free at 1-877-SPIDER-1.
General public parking is free and is located in several lots next to the Robins Center. For directions, click here - http://www.richmondspiders.com/trads/rich-facilities-robins.html.
Ticket Web Link: http://www.richmondspiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26800&ATCLID=205185272.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Dr.
Richmond, VA 23226.
For more info visit www.richmondspiders.com. Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington. This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010.
These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. Monk's Playground at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
No Cover Charge
Jazz.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
3300 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit crossroadsrva.com. Moogly Blues Band at Poe's Pub
$5.
Moogly Blues Band - http://kenhaub.web.officelive.com/default.htm.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2706 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
"The Stinky Cheese Man" at Theatre IV at the November Theatre
What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads? How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be a really ugly duck, Cinderella snubbing Rumpelstiltskin or The Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? Based on the award-winning book, don’t miss this hilarious parody sure to crack up kids and parents alike.
$14-$18.
Info and tickets - http://tickets.barksdalerichmond.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=163.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
VUU Hoops v. Lincoln (PA) at Barco-Stevens Hall
GENERAL ADMISSION $10; SENIOR/STUDENT $7.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
1500 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit vuusports.vuu.edu. "The Elephant Man" at Theatre VCU
The Elephant Man
What is normal? Do you feel different? John Merrick looks different. So grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. Forever a prisoner of his malformed body, his horrific appearance in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of. Based on fact, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is normal and how in a world of hypocrisy we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 12 - 3:00 pm
Feb. 16 -18 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 - 3:00 pm
High School Matinees - Feb. 14, 15 - 10 am.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
922 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcu.edu. "Always... Patsy Cline" at Hanover Tavern
Single tickets $38; Seniors $35; Students $19.
(804)-282-2620 or purchase tickets online at http://www.barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.html#patsy
January 20 - April 29, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this heartfelt musical is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Louise befriended Patsy in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Enjoy the down home country humor, true emotion, and some of the finest songs ever written (Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, How Great Thou Art)… 27 songs in all.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.
Hanover, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. "Topdog/Underdog" at Sycamore Rouge
February 17 to March 11, 2012.
Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African American female to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this play tells the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with the many challenges surrounding them: work, poverty, gambling, women, racism and their troubled upbringing.
Topdog/Underdog is a dark comedy about brotherly love and family identity, and forces the audience to ponder the ways we are defined by our personal histories. Don Cheadle, Jeffery Wright, and Mos Def performed in the play while it ran on and off Broadway.
Call 804.957.5707 or log on to http://www.sycamorerouge.org for tickets & information.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
21 West Old St.
Petersburg, VA.
"You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts" at Firehouse Theatre
You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts
Playwrights Adrienne Kennedy and Israel Horovitz
Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy
and Beirut Rocks and What Strong Fences Make by Israel Horovitz
February 16 – March 10, 2012
Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sundays February 26 and March 4 at 4pm
Three one-act plays take an intriguing look at the destructiveness of prejudice in society. An African-American writer unravels a dark mystery stemming from her 1949 studies at Ohio State, two friends are set against each other at an Israeli checkpoint just outside the entrance to Ramallah, West Bank, and two American students, one Jewish, the other a Palestinian-born Arab, clash heatedly in a Beirut hotel room.
# Adult: $26 ($28 for Dessa Rose)
# Senior (65 and older): $23 ($25 for Dessa Rose)
# Student (with ID): $12
# RAPT (with ID): $12.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.firehousetheatre.org. Virginia Repertory Dance Company at Dogtown Dance Theatre
The Virginia Repertory Dance Company from Harrisonburg, VA will be performing an evening of contemporary dance at Dogtown Dance Theatre on Saturday, February 18th. This talented ensemble will present works by national and international choreographers.
Tickets will be sold at the door at $15 for Adults and $10 for Students, Seniors, and Youths.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
109 W. 15th St.
Richmond, VA.
Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom at Main Street Station
Mark your calendar for Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom! Come dance to the music of The Adrian Duke Project and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a fantastic top-shelf bourbon bar, hurricanes and much more!
Tickets will be $60 per person and can be purchased at http://grscan.ticketleap.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1600 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA.
Camp Barefoot Kickoff Session #1 Showcase at Canal Club
8:00 doors
$7.00/$10.00
FB - http://www.facebook.com/CampBarefoot
Featuring:
The Former Champions
The Big Payback (James Brown Tribute)
People Blues of Richmond
Air Circus
Potent Synce.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Recklessly Abandoned at Ashland Coffee & Tea
Formerly known as “Reckless Abandon” Recklessly Abandoned is the unique, creative music ensemble first gathered together by Page Wilson to present his distinctive approach to live performance. It was not only the name of the group, but also the approach to the music; to play with “reckless abandon.” Rooted in the blues, folk, bluegrass, and country traditions of their native Virginia soil, the performances are spontaneous and original; yet with the professional musical expertise to go anywhere with a song, and take their audience along with them.
Charles Arthur, Chris Fuller, Jay Gillespie, Jim Skelding, and Billy Lux reunite for an evening of great ”Purebred American Mongrel Music” now known as ”Recklessly Abandoned”
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
100 N. Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA.
For more info visit www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. "Ain’t Misbehavin" (Acts of Faith Festival) at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Complete Festival lineup - http://www.theactsoffaith.org/
February 10 - February 26, 2012
Discussion: Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 4:00 p.m. performance
African American Repertory Theatre
Ain’t Misbehavin, The Fats Waller Musical Show based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller and lyrics by various artists.
Celebrating the music of icon, Fats Waller, a versatile cast struts and sings the songs that he made famous from uptown clubs in Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert Halls in Europe and Canada.
http://www.aartva.org
Tickets: $18 - $22
(804) 355-2187.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
4901 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA.
"August: Osage County" at the November Theatre
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
February 17-March 10, 2012
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 4pm
http://www.cadencetheatre.org/
One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent Broadway history, August: Osage County is a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst. When the patriarch disappears one night, the family reunites and long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed.
August: Osage County originally premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. The New York Times calls it “flat-out, no asterisks and without qualifications, the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years.”
Produced by Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Barksdale's Theatre Gym
Winner of the...
Tony Award for Best Play
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play
Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play
Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play
Drama Desk Award for Best New Play…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
"The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
Richmond Shakespeare presents Macbeth, The Bard's eeriest tragedy from February 9 through the 25th at Richmond CenterStage.
In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.
Fri, Feb 10 8:00p
Sat, Feb 11 8:00p
Fri, Feb 17 8:00p
Sat, Feb 18 8:00p
Sun, Feb 19 2:00p
Thu, Feb 23 8:00p
Fri, Feb 24 8:00p
Sat, Feb 25 8:00p.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
VCU Dance NOW at Grace Street Theater
In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Dance and Choreography will present VCU Dance NOW.
Tickets are $20/$15 students with valid I.D. and are available online or by calling 804-828-2020. Saturday, February 18 is Alumni Night – VCU Dance alumni may purchase discounted tickets by calling 804-828-2020. http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/
VCU Dance NOW annually features new work by VCU faculty and guest artists, performed by Dance majors. This year, the Department is pleased to present a contemporary ballet premiere by guest choreographer Rick McCullough. Mr. McCullough’s work highlights the growing joint program between VCU Dance and the Richmond Ballet , in which Richmond Ballet trainees may work concurrently on their BFA degree at VCU. In addition to Mr. McCullough’s premiere, VCU Dance NOW highlights new work by faculty members Martha Curtis, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor, Scott Putman, Judith Steel, and Christian von Howard.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
934 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
Jackass Flats and Folk Soul Revival at the Camel
$8.
Jackass Flats - http://www.jackass-flats.com/
There's no shortage of bluegrass music in the Mountain State, but Jackass Flats, from Richmond, Va. has drawn a sizable fan base for it's unique take on the art form. The group -- four, five or six men, depending on the lineup, and named the 2002 Virginia State Bluegrass Champions -- focuses on plucky, high-energy renditions of its own tunes and traditional pieces. You can get a taste of the group's style, and see why fans love these guys in concert, on their debut, self-titled CD, "Jackass Flats." (The name comes from a once-busy crossroads on Route 60 in Virginia that now has nothing but a sign and an old building.)
Folk Soul Revival - http://www.facebook.com/folksoulrevival
Folk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountains. With strong songwriting, spot on vocals, earthy instrumentation, and an unreserved honesty, an FSR concert is consistently eventful. FSR have amassed a huge gr…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. Jangling Reinharts at Tobacco Company
Jangling Reinharts - http://www.jangling.net/
"The Jangling Reinharts play chunky, hook-laden, melodic rock . Their Dave Matthews-style guitars and Interpol-esque knack for the minor chord and unexpected melodic twist make for a refreshing musical experience...."-Richmond.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
1201 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.tobaccocompany.com. The Snowy Owls, Airstrip, Cinnamon Band at Strange Matter
THE SNOWY OWLS - http://thesnowyowls.com/
AIRSTRIP
Cinnamon Band - http://cinnamonband.com/
Doors 9PM / Music 10PM
$TBA
18+.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
929 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.strangematterrva.com. Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington.
This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010. These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. DJ Long Jawns - AUDIO AMMO at Kingdom
$3
DJ Long Jawns - AUDIO AMMO dance party.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. The MIX-International Short Film Festival at the Byrd Theater
For information, call 804 219-0675 or click link below.
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
http://themixshorts.com/
The MIX International Short Film Festival brings national & international filmmakers to the city of Richmond for a spectacular weekend event. Top filmmakers from 17 countries are expected to be in attendance for the event along with filmmakers from Hollywood, NY, VA, and DC.
Individual screenings: $7, which includes filmmaker Q&As at select screenings.
Weekend Pass: $20, which grants the ticket holder admission to all six screening events along with several Q&A sessions with filmmakers that follow select screenings.
Sunday Awards Ceremony with Special Guest Live Performances by Bob Gulledge and other artists: $15
Film Screenings:
Friday, February 17th: 12:45pm & 3:45pm;
Saturday, February 18th: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm;
Sunday, February 19th: 1:30pm;
Live Awards Ceremony Sunday, February 19th at 4pm.
To purchase tickets, visit http://www.themixshorts.com or http://…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
2908 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit byrdtheatre.com. Jewish Food Festival
Mark your calendars for the culinary event of the season, the 2012 Richmond Jewish Food Festival! Culinary, shmulinary, you know you've been waiting all year for it!
Doors open to the public at 11:30 a.m. and won't close until 7:30 both nights. You can stay as loooong as you like, hang out with friends, enjoy live klezmer music, and delight in delicacies of generations past and present.
Info & menu - http://ilovejewishfood.webs.com/.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
6300 Patterson Ave.
Richmond VA.
Richmond Boat Show at RIR Complex
$9 adults.
February 17 - 19, 2012
Friday: Noon - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
For years the Richmond Boat Show has been recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, it attracts dealers from throughout Virginia. Boats on display from 40 dealers include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats.
Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222.
For more info visit www.gsevents.com. "The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. "Always... Patsy Cline" at Hanover Tavern
Single tickets $38; Seniors $35; Students $19.
(804)-282-2620 or purchase tickets online at http://www.barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.html#patsy
January 20 - April 29, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this heartfelt musical is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Louise befriended Patsy in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Enjoy the down home country humor, true emotion, and some of the finest songs ever written (Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, How Great Thou Art)… 27 songs in all.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.
Hanover, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "God of Carnage" at Barksdale Theatre
FEB 3 – MAR 11, 2012
Part of the 2012 Acts of Faith Festival
A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. When two little boys scuffle on the playground, their progressive parents meet to sort things out in acivilized manner. By evening’s end, all hope is lost. Suggested for ages 16+. Contains profanity.
“an impeccably accessible comedy of despair!”
(804) 282-2620
Tickets $38 | Seniors (60+): $35 | Students (18 and under): $19.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.barksdalerichmond.org. "Lord of the Flies" by Nigel Williams at Henley Street Theatre
January 26 – February 25, 2012
Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner William Golding
A part of the Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts
A part of the Richmond Acts of Faith Festival
2011 -12 Fourth Wall Talk-Back Series: Sunday, February 12th & 19th, Immediately following the 2pm performance
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
A plane crashes on a deserted island—the only survivors, a group of schoolboys. Marooned and left to their own devices without adults or rules, their fragile sense of order begins to collapse. Read and analyzed by middle and high school students for decades, the book’s symbolism reveals much about human nature and raises the question, “How thin is the veneer of ‘civilization’?
Click here to order tickets online - http://henleystreettheatre.org/wordpress/?page_id=83
Or call our Box Office at (804) 340-0115 to reserve tickets.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
2106A N. Hamilton St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit henleystreettheatre.org. "For the Birds" at Maymont
Sat - 11am
Sun. - 2pm
Soar into spring as you learn about the fascinating world of birds! Visit with one of Maymont’s feathered friends to learn about their adaptations and then decorate gourd birdhouses to help create a backyard habitat for your neighborhood birds.
For ages 4 and up. Register by February 17; call 804-358-7166, ext. 333 or click here to register online.
$12 per project/$10 members (includes all materials and admission to the Nature Center).
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Shields Lake Dr.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.maymont.org. Richmond Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at Carpenter Theater
Richmond Shakespeare presents Macbeth, The Bard's eeriest tragedy from February 9 through the 25th at Richmond CenterStage.
In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.
Fri, Feb 10 8:00p
Sat, Feb 11 8:00p
Fri, Feb 17 8:00p
Sat, Feb 18 8:00p
Sun, Feb 19 2:00p
Thu, Feb 23 8:00p
Fri, Feb 24 8:00p
Sat, Feb 25 8:00p.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.richmondshakespeare.com. "The Stinky Cheese Man" at Theatre IV at the November Theatre
What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads? How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be a really ugly duck, Cinderella snubbing Rumpelstiltskin or The Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? Based on the award-winning book, don’t miss this hilarious parody sure to crack up kids and parents alike.
$14-$18.
Info and tickets - http://tickets.barksdalerichmond.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=163.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
Virginia Opera: Philip Glass' "Orphée" at Carpenter Theater
February 17, 8:00 pm
February 19, 2:30 pm
Running time approx: TBA
Remarkably powerful and emotionally intriguing, Orphée is set to music that follows the psychological journey of famous French poet Orphée in Paris, France. Life begins to shadow Orphée as he comes to fixate on La Princesse, a mysterious woman with dark origins.
Obsession consumes Orphée until, under the spell of desire, he leaves the reality of life with his wife, Eurydice, for a desperate odyssey to the Underworld. Can true love lead Orphée back to Eurydice, or will he be lost to his obsessions?
Glimpse into the mirror to see the frightening truth. Philip Glass follow the script of Jean Cocteau's 1949 film Orphée.
Tickets - $22.25 - $107.00
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=8084.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vaopera.org. "The Elephant Man" at Theatre VCU
The Elephant Man
What is normal? Do you feel different? John Merrick looks different. So grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. Forever a prisoner of his malformed body, his horrific appearance in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of. Based on fact, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is normal and how in a world of hypocrisy we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 12 - 3:00 pm
Feb. 16 -18 - 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 - 3:00 pm
High School Matinees - Feb. 14, 15 - 10 am.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
922 Park Ave.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vcu.edu. "Topdog/Underdog" at Sycamore Rouge
February 17 to March 11, 2012.
Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African American female to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this play tells the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with the many challenges surrounding them: work, poverty, gambling, women, racism and their troubled upbringing.
Topdog/Underdog is a dark comedy about brotherly love and family identity, and forces the audience to ponder the ways we are defined by our personal histories. Don Cheadle, Jeffery Wright, and Mos Def performed in the play while it ran on and off Broadway.
Call 804.957.5707 or log on to http://www.sycamorerouge.org for tickets & information.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
21 West Old St.
Petersburg, VA.
Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands at Kingdom
$10
Gorilla Music - http://www.gorillamusic.com/clubs/kingdom-battle-of-the-bands/
Bands -
Sight Obscene, Rivers Revenge, Feathered Fish, Heavy Heart, Bullets From Oz, Monacan Hill, Reclamation Red, Strongbow.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.kingdomrva.com. "Ain’t Misbehavin" (Acts of Faith Festival) at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Complete Festival lineup - http://www.theactsoffaith.org/
February 10 - February 26, 2012
Discussion: Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 4:00 p.m. performance
African American Repertory Theatre
Ain’t Misbehavin, The Fats Waller Musical Show based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller and lyrics by various artists.
Celebrating the music of icon, Fats Waller, a versatile cast struts and sings the songs that he made famous from uptown clubs in Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert Halls in Europe and Canada.
http://www.aartva.org
Tickets: $18 - $22
(804) 355-2187.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
4901 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA.
"August: Osage County" at the November Theatre
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
February 17-March 10, 2012
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 4pm
http://www.cadencetheatre.org/
One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent Broadway history, August: Osage County is a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst. When the patriarch disappears one night, the family reunites and long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed.
August: Osage County originally premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. The New York Times calls it “flat-out, no asterisks and without qualifications, the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years.”
Produced by Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Barksdale's Theatre Gym
Winner of the...
Tony Award for Best Play
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play
Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play
Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play
Drama Desk Award for Best New Play…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
114 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
"The Lion King" at Landmark Theater
A Broadway in Richmond Performance
Experience the phenomenon. Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Landmark Theater stage next season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
6 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.landmarktheater.net. Meddle, a Pop-up Restaurant at The Roosevelt
Meddle, a Richmond pop-up restaurant from chef Tim Bereika of Secco and Collin Wagner, runs 2 days only February 19-20, 6:30-9:30PM in the Roosevelt space on 25th Street.
Meddle will be a limited-run, two-day restaurant that will “pop-up” in the Roosevelt while that restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday night.
* 45 seats are available each night
* Four courses for $65, tax and tip for food included
* Beverages are available a la cart for an additional cost
* Menu available by 1/16
* Tickets can be purchased at Secco Wine Bar
* Seating times are staggered and available by request on a first come, first serve basis
* Cash only
* All ticket sales are final
* Please no special dietary requests.
More info - http://chpn.net/news/2012/01/06/meddle-pops-up-at-the-roosevelt_20838/.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
623 N. 25th St.
Richmond, VA.
Dan Cummins at Funny Bone
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semi-final in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So, Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in the spring of 2009 and another standing ovation at the end of his first one hour comedy special, "Crazy With a Capital F," filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane Washington. This special will premiere on Comedy Central in the spring of 2010.
These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes through Warner Brothers Records. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchlinemagazine.com, and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
Wednesday - 7:30 PM - $15.00
Thursday - 7:30…
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
11800 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.symfonee.com. UR Int'l Film Series: "The Night of Truth (La Nuit de la Vérité)"
Friday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 19
Burkina Faso, 2006, directed by Fanta Regina Nacro
100 min. NR
The Night of Truth, the first ever sub-Saharan African feature directed by a woman, is a powerful tale of the aftermath of a fictionalized civil war. After ten-years of fighting, the governing Nayaks and rebellious Bonande are determined to end the conflict. A celebration is arranged, but the formalities of the event boost tensions on both sides. The evening comes to a climax when someone beats drums'a sign of a call to arms during the festivities, which triggers feelings of distrust and fear. Within the shadow of genocide, the director astutely ends the film on a note of quiet optimism that suggests the possibility for peaceful co-existence.
Friday showings are at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday showings are at 7:30 p.m. The films are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Robins School of Business
University of Richmond.
For more info visit library.richmond.edu. FilmRoasters roast "The Day the Earth Stood Still" at Firehouse Theatre
Once a month, the FilmRoasters slowly incinerate a cinematic achievement over a pit of microphone-fueled mockery. November’s guest of honor is The Day the Earth Stood Still. As usual, the FilmRoasters will be helping to cushion the pain of sitting through the movie by providing our own improv comedy commentary track during the film.
Find them on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/FilmRoasters
Tickets are $5, and all proceeds will be donated to the Firehouse Theatre Project. Doors will open at 8 p.m. and the movie will begin within the hour. Cash bar.
Questions, suggestions, anything at all? Send and e-mail to roastmeister@filmroasters.com.
http://www.filmroasters.com.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.firehousetheatre.org. Richmond Elite ABA Basketball v. TBA at Highland Springs High School
ABA Basketball is back in Richmond!
http://richmondelitebasketball.com/.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
15 S. Oak Ave.
Highland Springs, VA.
Those Manic Seas, Mittenfields (DC), Left and Right (C-Ville), Gray Young (Raliegh) at the Camel
$5.
Those Manic Seas - http://www.thosemanicseas.com/
Mittenfields (DC) - http://mittenfields.com/
Left and Right (C-Ville)
Gray Young (Raleigh).
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 20, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org. "Elvis at 21" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Elvis-at-21/
Dec 24, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
$8 for adults; $6 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Fifty-six dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of Elvis, who had just been signed to record for the label. Wertheimer's images provide viewers today with a look at Elvis before he exploded onto the rock-and-roll scene. Wertheimer was given total access to Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. Shortly after Wertheimer had comp…
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. "End of an Era: The Photography of Jack Jeffers" Opens at Virginia Historical Society
http://www.vahistorical.org/
Monday–Saturday 10–5 | Sunday 1–5 (galleries/shop only)
This exhibition displays large-format black-and-white prints of people and landscapes from the Appalachian region of western Virginia taken by award-winning photographer Jack Jeffers. Before Jeffers moved to Wyoming, the Virginia artist donated 123 monumental images to the Virginia Historical Society.
Jeffers stated in 1996, “What you have represents almost thirty years of my life. Much of what I have recorded is already past history and most of the people I photographed are either dead or close to it.”.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
428 Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vahistorical.org. "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" at VMFA
http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Exhibitions/Mummy.aspx
Nov 19, 2011 – Mar 11, 2012
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 804.340.1405.
Sat – Wed: 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs + Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Featuring more than 100 objects from the internationally renowned Egyptian collection of the British Museum, Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt and uncovers mysteries that have shrouded mummies for millennia.
There are few civilizations that have aroused as much interest and intrigue as that of Ancient Egypt. With its distinctive artistic heritage and vast monumental remains, Egypt has held a continuing fascination for outsiders throughout time. And perhaps nothing has piqued people’s interest more than its funerary beliefs and practices.
In this riveting exhibition, we focus on the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived 3,000 years ago. The exhibition opens with a 3-D f…
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.vmfa.state.va.us. Jewish Food Festival
Mark your calendars for the culinary event of the season, the 2012 Richmond Jewish Food Festival! Culinary, shmulinary, you know you've been waiting all year for it!
Doors open to the public at 11:30 a.m. and won't close until 7:30 both nights. You can stay as loooong as you like, hang out with friends, enjoy live klezmer music, and delight in delicacies of generations past and present.
Info & menu - http://ilovejewishfood.webs.com/.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
6300 Patterson Ave.
Richmond VA.
Meddle, a Pop-up Restaurant at The Roosevelt
Meddle, a Richmond pop-up restaurant from chef Tim Bereika of Secco and Collin Wagner, runs 2 days only February 19-20, 6:30-9:30PM in the Roosevelt space on 25th Street.
Meddle will be a limited-run, two-day restaurant that will “pop-up” in the Roosevelt while that restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday night.
* 45 seats are available each night
* Four courses for $65, tax and tip for food included
* Beverages are available a la cart for an additional cost
* Menu available by 1/16
* Tickets can be purchased at Secco Wine Bar
* Seating times are staggered and available by request on a first come, first serve basis
* Cash only
* All ticket sales are final
* Please no special dietary requests.
More info - http://chpn.net/news/2012/01/06/meddle-pops-up-at-the-roosevelt_20838/.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
623 N. 25th St.
Richmond, VA.
VUU Hoops v. Bowie State at Barco-Stevens Hall
GENERAL ADMISSION $10; SENIOR/STUDENT $7.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
1500 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit vuusports.vuu.edu. The Trigger System presents Mates of State at Canal Club
7:00 doors
$15.00
Mates of State - http://www.matesofstate.com/
Canary Oh Canary.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
1545 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit www.thecanalclub.com. Christopher Paul Stelling, Erika Blatnik, Julie Karr, and Herschel-is-awesome at the Camel
$5.
Christopher Paul Stelling - http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-songs-of-christopher-paul-stelling/238129001427
"There is a reverence in and of Christopher Paul Stelling that is immediately perceptible. It's striking and it's powerful. It's a draw. It's a magnetism that sucks you right into the landscape that he sees." - Sean Moeller, Daytrotter
"...organic, southern Gothic-meets-classic folk. Everything about his performing style and songs was inspiring, refreshing, and also blissfully familiar." - Beyond Race Magazine
with Erika Blatnik - http://www.facebook.com/erika.blatnik
Julie Karr, Herschel-is-awesome.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 AM.
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA.
For more info visit thecamel.org.