For the next six Thursdays, starting this Thursday, August 4, i.e.* will be hosting a free SHOP CLASS series. The events will take place from 5:30 to 7:15p in the The Marvin Lang Building, 1623 W Broad St (next door to The Camel). From the invite:
“Organized and hosted by Peter Fraser, Ansel Olson and John Sarvay, each SHOP CLASS session is designed to be a two-hour, hands-on discovery zone... We’re creating the container, the invitation, the rough design. We’re inviting a dozen RVA creatives to provide the content, the passion and their unique perspective. We’re inviting you to shape, influence and imprint each evening with your own sensibilities.”
Anyone can attend. Just click here to register for one of the classes, subjects ranging from music to cooking to writing. I signed up for the August 18 event, It Don’t Mean a Thing, featuring composer Samson Trinh. If you’re interested, act fast! This Thursday’s event has already filled up.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Gungho Guide
I’d like to present to you Richmond’s new Gungho Guide — “the definitive guide to where you should be.” From their new site (which just launched on Friday):
“GunghoGuides.com is a place to celebrate the best things we love about Richmond. We picked the top hundred or so places that we feel contribute to the pride of living in this city. We wanted to create a site that presents these unique experiences and JUST these experiences as places you absolutely SHOULD patronize.”
You can find info on food, museums, galleries, entertainment, apparel, beauty, retail and of course, events! We love the idea of consolidating all of this information in a city guide that’s easy (and fun!) to search through. And oh hey — Minimalist is a featured blog. Thanks GG! You can find their free pamphlet/map in participating locations around town.
Side note — Anne Marie told me that a random guy on the street asked her if she wrote for Minimalist and then gave us a big compliment. Thanks guy on street, we like you too!
“GunghoGuides.com is a place to celebrate the best things we love about Richmond. We picked the top hundred or so places that we feel contribute to the pride of living in this city. We wanted to create a site that presents these unique experiences and JUST these experiences as places you absolutely SHOULD patronize.”
You can find info on food, museums, galleries, entertainment, apparel, beauty, retail and of course, events! We love the idea of consolidating all of this information in a city guide that’s easy (and fun!) to search through. And oh hey — Minimalist is a featured blog. Thanks GG! You can find their free pamphlet/map in participating locations around town.
Side note — Anne Marie told me that a random guy on the street asked her if she wrote for Minimalist and then gave us a big compliment. Thanks guy on street, we like you too!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Party in the Park
Monroe Park, that is.
Tomorrow from noon until 4p, All the Saints Theater Company is hosting a free event in support of the Monroe Park Campaign to keep the park open and free during renovations. The party will include live music from local bands such as No BS! Brass Band, The Diamond Center and Lobo Marino, a parade, face painting, food and beverage from local restaurants and a market featuring free clothing, toys and books. Bundle up — it’s sure to be a fun day! RSVP here on Facebook.
Tomorrow from noon until 4p, All the Saints Theater Company is hosting a free event in support of the Monroe Park Campaign to keep the park open and free during renovations. The party will include live music from local bands such as No BS! Brass Band, The Diamond Center and Lobo Marino, a parade, face painting, food and beverage from local restaurants and a market featuring free clothing, toys and books. Bundle up — it’s sure to be a fun day! RSVP here on Facebook.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Apartment Therapy in Richmond!
Next Thursday, November 11, Apartment Therapy’s co-founder Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan will be speaking in Richmond at La Différence in Shockoe Bottom from 6 to 9p. Tickets are $15 for one or $25 for two and all proceeds benefit the School of Richmond Ballet’s need-based scholarship fund. I say it’s worth it — a guaranteed-to-be-awesome speaker and money toward a good cause! Read more and buy tickets here.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Lunch Break Science
Come on down to the Science Museum of Virginia and get your learn on! It won’t cost you more than the gas money to get there (or not, if you bike).
Every Wednesday during lunch (from 12 to 1p), the Museum hosts a free lecture. Science Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of fascinating science topics with time for q&a at the end. Last week I learned all about salamanders, sturgeon and the world of mesocosms from Anne Wright of VCU’s Life Sciences Outreach Education. It was invigorating to learn something new just for the fun of it. The more we know, the more we can contribute.
Tomorrow’s lecture is titled “In-flight Refueling — The Quest to Extend the Range and Endurance of Aircraft” presented by Virginia Aviation Museum Director Mike Boehme. Super interesting! The Science Museum is located at 2500 W Broad St in the city. What a great way to get out of the office for a bit and learn something new. Pre-registration is not required and lunches are BYO. Hope to see you there!
Every Wednesday during lunch (from 12 to 1p), the Museum hosts a free lecture. Science Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of fascinating science topics with time for q&a at the end. Last week I learned all about salamanders, sturgeon and the world of mesocosms from Anne Wright of VCU’s Life Sciences Outreach Education. It was invigorating to learn something new just for the fun of it. The more we know, the more we can contribute.
Tomorrow’s lecture is titled “In-flight Refueling — The Quest to Extend the Range and Endurance of Aircraft” presented by Virginia Aviation Museum Director Mike Boehme. Super interesting! The Science Museum is located at 2500 W Broad St in the city. What a great way to get out of the office for a bit and learn something new. Pre-registration is not required and lunches are BYO. Hope to see you there!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Favorites
Lately I have been entertaining the idea of leaving Richmond, largely for career-related reasons. Actually, it’s a thought I’ve had off and on for the past four years since I’ve been here. The longer I live in this town/city, the more I dig my heels in and want to stay. I feel at home — Richmond’s an easy place to love.
In that vein, I asked everyone at Emily’s backyard Fan potluck tonight to name at least one of their favorite things about Richmond. We’ve all lived here for varying lengths of time, but have a common excitement and affinity for the place.
Clockwise from top — me, Noel, Evan, Christie, James, Chris, Chase and Veronica
Sir James Hill
Shared around a circle and documented via iPhone, here is our {list}.
James Hill
1. Scuffletown Park
2. Proximity to beach/mountain/lake within two hours
Emily Jones
3. Backyard Fan parties
4. Personalities at Shields Market
5. Shows at Balliceaux
6. Richmond’s Marathon Training Team
7. McSorley’s on tap at Bogart’s
Chris Holmes
8. China Panda
9. New York Deli’s multicade and photo booth
Chase Goitia
10. Houses with place names (“The Dallas”)
11. Eight places to get coffee in any given area
12. Restaurants with proper outdoor spaces
13. Quantity of trees in the city
Veronica Park
14. $2 movies at The Byrd Theatre
15. Free stuff in alleys
Kristen Ziegler (me)
16. Local art and music scene
Noel Ives-Rublee
17. James River (we all say, “Ohhhh yeah. Duh!”)
18. Retro-ness via Plaza Bowl, dodgeball leagues and rollergirl teams
Evan MacKenzie
19. Adult soccer scene via CVSA, SCOR and RISE
20. Beer culture at bars compared to other cities
21. Bicycling culture and local shops
Christie Thompson
22. Vegetarian/vegan friendly dining options
23. Awesome dance parties
24. And the obvious one — our friends! (Cheesy, but I had to.)
Photo credits to the always awesome Miss Emily Jones.
In that vein, I asked everyone at Emily’s backyard Fan potluck tonight to name at least one of their favorite things about Richmond. We’ve all lived here for varying lengths of time, but have a common excitement and affinity for the place.
Clockwise from top — me, Noel, Evan, Christie, James, Chris, Chase and Veronica
Sir James Hill
Shared around a circle and documented via iPhone, here is our {list}.
James Hill
1. Scuffletown Park
2. Proximity to beach/mountain/lake within two hours
Emily Jones
3. Backyard Fan parties
4. Personalities at Shields Market
5. Shows at Balliceaux
6. Richmond’s Marathon Training Team
7. McSorley’s on tap at Bogart’s
Chris Holmes
8. China Panda
9. New York Deli’s multicade and photo booth
Chase Goitia
10. Houses with place names (“The Dallas”)
11. Eight places to get coffee in any given area
12. Restaurants with proper outdoor spaces
13. Quantity of trees in the city
Veronica Park
14. $2 movies at The Byrd Theatre
15. Free stuff in alleys
Kristen Ziegler (me)
16. Local art and music scene
Noel Ives-Rublee
17. James River (we all say, “Ohhhh yeah. Duh!”)
18. Retro-ness via Plaza Bowl, dodgeball leagues and rollergirl teams
Evan MacKenzie
19. Adult soccer scene via CVSA, SCOR and RISE
20. Beer culture at bars compared to other cities
21. Bicycling culture and local shops
Christie Thompson
22. Vegetarian/vegan friendly dining options
23. Awesome dance parties
24. And the obvious one — our friends! (Cheesy, but I had to.)
Photo credits to the always awesome Miss Emily Jones.
Friday, September 10, 2010
RSO All Access
Check out the Richmond Symphony’s super cool new blog, RSO All Access. Get behind the scenes info on the Symphony along with special events and fun facts. Currently, an informative piece on the history of the violin!
Check Minimalist and RSO All Access later this fall for some super exciting (and affordable) Symphony events.
Check Minimalist and RSO All Access later this fall for some super exciting (and affordable) Symphony events.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Gallery5 After 5
This one’s extra exciting, so hold on to your seats! Gallery5 is celebrating their five year anniversary with a free lecture series and happy hour event every second Wednesday of the month. With an unusual mix of speakers, ranging from tarantula masters to statue artists, the goal of the series is to remove the fourth wall between experts and the community. We can all learn from each other and collaboration is what it’s all about! The lectures will be short and sweet (20 to 30 minutes max) with time allotted for q&a at the end.
Aside from being super informative, the events are structured for fun as well! Live music performances will sandwich each speaker’s presentation. The musical guests have been cleverly selected to match the tone of their accompanying subject matter. Additionally, drinks will be at wallet-friendly happy hour prices.
Tracy Wilson
The series starts this month! Don’t miss Tracy Wilson of Independent Label Collective next Wednesday, September 8, speaking on the subject “The State of the Music Industry Today and What It Means to You. AKA Don’t Quit Your Day Job. No Really.” Musical guests Sara Gossett of Cherry Bomb and Climbers featuring Adah will be performing at the event, which kicks off at 5p. All guest speakers and musicians are donating their time so come on down and help make it a successful community event!
Special shout and thanks to Prabir Mehta, President of the Board of Directors of Gallery5 and rockstar (Long Arms, Prabir/Goldrush) for collaborating with me on this post. He and John Bryan, President of Cultureworks, are the brains behind this special series. Awesome job, guys — can't wait! Follow the series on Facebook.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Amazingness
I gave a shout to the new David Karsten Daniels & Fight the Big Bull collaboration in a previous post. I had the good fortune of seeing them perform live last Thursday in Richmond at The Camel and it was, hands down, one of the best performances I have ever seen — I’m officially obsessed. Post show I attacked David with a big bear hug and thanked the team for sharing their talent. I believe they are doing a show in Brooklyn next weekend if you have a chance to catch it. Sample/buy their album, I Mean to Live Here Still, on iTunes. Congrats to Richmond for producing such amazingness! Yeah, that’s a word.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Weekly Rant
Check out Weekly Rant — an online events calendar for Richmond. While the website isn’t very pretty, it is a great source for all kinds of happenings around town. You’ll never be bored again!!