cultural events archive
August 26, 2010
Fulton Funk Jam Sept. 4 in Gillies Creek Park
Everyone’s invited to the Fulton Funk Jam in Gillies Creek Park on September 4th from 3pm to 8pm. There will be a live band, DJ Star Funk, Praise Music, Pastor Garland Jones of Mt. Zion Church in North Carolina, Sports Events and much more. School supplies will be given away to school children to get them off to a good start!
July 16, 2010
Fulton’s Kelly Kennedy in On Golden Pond at Barksdale
Fulton’s own Kelly Kennedy is co-starring in “On Golden Pond” at Barksdale Theater at Hanover Tavern July 16 until Aug. 29. It runs Thursday through Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday afternoon at 2. Tickets are $38 every performance and $35 for seniors 55 or older. Their website: BarksdaleRichmond.org. Gather your friends and see Fulton’s talent!
July 8, 2010
Dragon Boat Races at Rocketts Landing July 31
Rocketts Landing is hosting Dragon Boat Races on July 31 all day! Dragon Boat racing is an ancient tradition from China where 40-foot canoes decorated like dragons race across the water. Each powered by 20 paddlers, one steerer, and a drummer. Other cultural events, including dragon dancing, will take place on sh ore. More information here.
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
