Archive for “arts and entertainment”
Knitter Extraordinaire Knitorious MEG Bombs Byrd Park
Although it didn’t happen in our hood, Knitorious MEG lives over here so we’re giving her some press. The Rainbow Bench went up in Byrd Park on Friday night. It’s been rumored that the next yarn bomb will be on this side of the river, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us.
Shop, Stroll and Shake Your Booty at Stony Point
Stony Point Fashion Park is holding a free series of concerts from June 11 through September 5. The series is called 2011 Summer Sounds and I’ve posted the schedule for June and the rest can be found online. JUNE Saturday, June 11, 4-8 p.m. Kings of Swing Sunday, June 12, 1-5 p.m. Emme St. James [...]
Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts Music Kicks Off Friday
The 55th annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell gets into high gear this month with Upper East Side Big Band on the 10th, Latin Ballet on the 11th and US Air Force “Rhythm in Blue on the the 12th. All concerts are free and a great way to spend the evening. Full Schedule of Performances. [...]
A Really Big Show in Manchester
From Art 180 On Wednesday, June 8th please join us for a presentation of ART 180′s most recent projects in creative expression, featuring young people from 14 programs across our fair city.
Art 180 to Unveil Positive Vibe Mural on 6/17
If you frequent the Stratford Hills Shopping Center you will have noticed the mural that is going up on Positive Vibes outdoor seating area. This Friday we well all get to see the results of the hard of students and volunteers. Friday, June 17, 5:30pm (happy hour!) at Positive Vibe Café (Stratford Hills Shopping Center [...]
NO BS in the Park on Sunday
The first Music in the Park kicks off at 6 p.m. with No BS Brass Band. Get out there and support this great event and band.
Good Vibes at Vibesfest this Sunday
Don’t miss one of our best local festivals. Vibefest is an annual music and food festival benefitting the Positive Vibe Foundation and is always a good time.
Headphone Party at Legend on Saturday
I had no idea what a headphone party was until I saw this post on Richmond.com about the event. A Headphone Party is where two eclectic DJs transmit their completely different styles of music through a set of specially designed wireless headphones. The users of the headphones have full control over the selection the DJ [...]
Music in the Park Starting Up Soon
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NO B.S. Brass Band Plays Tonight
Since I was slow in getting the word out about the Mardi Gras party tonight and it’s Fat Tuesday I figured you deserve a dose of NO B.S. Brass Band. I doubt they’ll play this song but one can dream. Party starts at 5:30 with a Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church followed by [...]
Mardi Gras Hills and Heights Style Tomorrow Night
The churches in the Hills and Heights area are hosting the 2nd Annual Hills and Heights Mardi Gras Supper, Parade and Party tomorrow night, Tuesday March 8th. 5:30 Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 6:30 Street Parade to Forest Hill Presbyterian Church 6:45 Concert by the No BS Brass Band at Forest Hill Presbyterian [...]
Protomen to Rock Plaza Bowl Tonight
Since we posted a picture of Southside Plaza in it’s glory days it is only fair that we give a shout to a business that is still there and trying revive the area with live music. After a short break Plaza Bowl is back strong with live shows. Tonight they will have Parlour Shakedown and [...]
James River UFO – An Environmental Art Performance Event
This Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:00-4:00pm, at Huguenot Flatwater there will be a unique sight floating down the river. Art student Sadie Runge will be presenting UFO. Unidentified: A Feathered Objection to Polluted Water. The art piece will consist of cleaned chicken feathers in a contained “floating sculptural barrier”. The motivation for the work is [...]
James Madison Dancers Visit Dogtown Dance Theater
Located in Manchester on 15th Street, The Dogtown Dance Theater is home to local dance company Ground Zero Dance. This past Saturday the theater has visitors in the form of the Virginia Repertory Dance Company, based at James Madison University. The RTD was there and had this to say about the performance; My favorites of [...]
Spring Bada-Bing Wants You
One of the best local craft shows is a little ways off but if you want to be a vendor now is the time to apply. “The Richmond Craft Mafia presents the Sixth Annual Spring Bada-Bing Craft Show on Sunday April 17, 2011 from 11am – 5pm at Plant Zero in Manchester Apply for this event“
Avoid the Rain Watch Some Dance
Looking for a unique way to spend the afternoon south of the river. Check out this from Ground Zero Dance and the Dogtown Dance Theatre. Ground Zero Dance will present the expansion of choreographer Pam England’s COURT at Dogtown Dance Theatre, Richmond, Virginia, from February 3 to 5. Set to the Renaissance music of English composer [...]
Stony Point Fashion Park Tidbits
Just some little bits of info you might have missed; Tiffany’s is coming to the mall in late summer according to Richmond Biz Sense. Keep your eye out for the super special limited edition diamond and ruby encrusted Hills and Heights Tiara that will be available for a mere $567,000. Another review of CineBistro this time from RTD [...]
GRID & SBQ Magazine Party in Manchester on Wednesday
From the Grid event page; It’s time to celebrate the latest issues of GRID & SBQ magazines, and we’re doing things a little differently this time. The event will be held in the beautiful Corrugated Box Building located in Richmond’s Old Manchester District. You will have the opportunity to meet the people who work there [...]
Soul Karaoke at Croaker’s
Test your pipes with some R&B Wednesday at Croaker’s Spot with Soul Karaoke: !! GET OUT OF THE COLD AND COME WARM UP WITH US!!! *18 and up only *Casualy Sophisticated Attire *Get there early for good seats *SEATING STARTS AT 9:15PM This post was copied from our friend across the river John M. and [...]
Craft Swap at Art Works on Sunday
The Crafters Anonymous Craft Swap gives you the chance to get rid of some craft items that you aren’t using and get some come craft items you can use all while supporting Art 180. The swapping is happening this Sunday January 30, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the ART WORKS Studios & Gallery. [...]
Art 180 Open Studio Series
Help us celebrate and support young artists from our fall 2010 programs as they work to create change in their community. Join us in these four intimate gatherings to see their work, hear their voices, and be inspired. Each program is free and open to the public (children welcome!), so please join us and bring [...]
Interview With Crossroads Van Artist
Kudos to In The ToGo Cup for an interview with local artist Ted Sanderson. The main point of the interview is to discuss the mural at Lamplighter but there are a couple Southbank connections. what are some of the other projects around town you’ve done? The Art 180 truck and the Crossroads Coffee truck are [...]
