cultural events archive
January 28, 2010
NRC’s 5 year Anniversary Party has been RESCHEDULED!
Due to the snowstorm this weekend the Neighborhood Resource Center has rescheduled the date of the 5 year Anniversary party. It will now happen on Sunday, February 28th at 3pm! So mark your calendars and we hope to see you in a month!
September 7, 2009
Stop the Pain 804…… Premieres Sept 8th at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown
Stop the Pain 804 is a new film, youth anti-violence program, and community based services aggregator aimed to connect Richmond residents with the services and programs that work for them. The film will be premiering at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown Sept 8th at 7PM. The 2900 block of West Cary Street will be closed Sept 8th between South Sheppard Street and South Boulevard from 4:30 to 10 p.m for the premiere. Check out the myspace page for the group and a trailer for the movie. I know I support anything that helps curb violence in Richmond and it’s always nice to learn about positive efforts.
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August 19, 2009
Minority Art Exhibit at Metro Space Gallery
There will be a Minority Art Exhibit at Metro Space Gallery this Thursday August 20th from 6-9 PM, 119 W. Broad St. It is sponsored by Urban News Weekly and Chef Mamusu. Featured artists will include Ray Oyola, James E. Clarke III, Inga Maria, Keith Ramsey, Mauricio Patarroyo, Jason Ford and Langston Tupponce. Some proceeds from a silent auction will benefit Freedom House, a charity that provides the homeless and working poor with food, shelter and life skills. It looks like fun! See the full
August 4, 2009
Don’t Miss the National Night Out Carnival!
Tuesday, August 4
6-9 pm: Carnival
7:30 pm: Dog Parade & Judging
at the Neighborhood Resource Center
1519 Williamsburg Road
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July 29, 2009
National Night Out Old Fashion Carnival presents Dogs on Parade
May 29, 2009
Weekend Happenings in Richmond
2009 Woofstock Festival
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00am – 4:00pm
Monument Avenue Between Allen & Lombardy
Join us for this family-friendly dog festival on historic Monument Avenue. There will be food and fun for the whole family! There is a $5.00 suggested donation for admission to Woofstock. All funds raised from Woofstock go to support the work of Richmond Animal League.
March 21, 2009
Irish Festival and Street Closures in Church Hill
For this weekend’s Church Hill Irish Festival, streets around St. Patrick Catholic Church will be closed through 9 p.m. tomorrow. East Broad Street between 24th and 26th streets and North 25th Street between Marshall and Franklin streets will be closed.
The festival will be held in front of St. Patrick’s Church, 213 N. 25th St., today from 10 – 7 and tomorrow from 10
February 20, 2009
The Life and Times of Rocketts Landing Businessman Charles Lewis
Charles and Ambrose Lewis were born in King George County to a white father, and Mulatto mother.
December 16, 2008
Annual Kwanzaa Festival
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Powhatan Community Center from 3 PM – 7 PM
- Door Prizes; giveaways ($300 gas vouchers, groceries etc
- Grand Prize Drawing: 7 Day Luxury Cruise or Private Chef Catered Dinner
- Children’s activities, Face painting…..Live Entertainment…..Karamu( free feast)
- African MarketPlace
FREE ADMISSION……..FREE ADMISSION……….FREE ADMISSION……………FREE ADMISION
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July 23, 2008
Parker Street Movie Review: The Dark Knight
One would have to be a complete recluse, not to have been exposed to the recent Bat-Hype. The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan, the latest in a Batman movie
