Richmond is rocking with fun family-friendly events all week long and into the weekend. Check out our picks of the week:
Monday, January 9, 2012
Dominion Gardenfest of Lights at Lewis Ginter – The light show continues but hurry because this is the last night until December 2012! While you’re there, help feed those who need it most by taking canned goods to the admissions desk and they will deliver it to the Central Virginia FoodBank/Meals on Wheels.
My Fair Lady is showing at the Empire Theatre, 114 W. Broad Street. Celebrate their 100th Anniversary celebration. And don’t miss the upcoming celebration as the Empire changes its name on January 12.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Chesterfield Town Center. Fun for kids!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
VMFA Young at Art Program from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – a preschool program every Tuesday.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Virginia General Assembly’s Bicentennial of the War of 1812: A Symphonic Tribute – January 11, 2012. Inspiration for this special performance on January 11, 2012, the opening day of the 2012 Virginia General Assembly, comes from the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812. The concert will feature music written in and around 1812 that celebrates freedom, reflects upon times of conflict, and symbolizes cultural and national pride. This concert is presented in partnership with the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812. High school students, teachers and members of the public are invited to join members of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia for this special concert at Richmond CenterStage free of charge. While this is a free event, tickets are required. For individual tickets, please contact Katie Freeman at kfreeman@richmondsymphony.com.
Waldorf School – Richmond Waldorf Observation Day from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – RSVP admissions@richmondwaldorf.com.
Reconnecting Disconnecting Kids: Autism Spectrum and ADHD – Hear Dr. Mark Smith of Brain Balance Center Richmond talk about functional disconnection syndrome, and the research that led to the Brain Balance approach to autism, AD/HD, dyslexia, and other neurobehavioral disorders. This event is free and open to the public. Please call Brain Balance Center at 804.977.2747 to reserve your seat.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The historic Empire Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary and celebrating a new name! The theatre is being dedicated and renamed in honor of Sara Belle and Neil November. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. is the date for the celebration. This is sure to be a dazzling and extravagant event.
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump – Children’s Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under). Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Pajama Storytime at Short Pump Barnes and Noble.Snowmen at Night – Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching. Be sure to wear your pajamas for our special Storytime.
The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre Preview Event and Kickoff Friday, at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to public. No tickets required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Questions call 804-513-8211 Each theatre will present a brief scene or reading from their upcoming play.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wild Child Days at Science Museum of Virginia. Celebrate with The Museum and Radio Disney. There will be special kid’s activities, including music, games, and prizes with friends from Radio Disney. Celebrate the incredible IMAX® film Born to Be Wild and make your own animal mask! Wild Child Days is included with Museum admission and it’s FREE for members.
Virginia Home & Garden Show near Kings Dominion. This event at the new Meadow Event Park will provide eager homeowners, the opportunity to see, compare and buy the latest products and services to beautify their homes and yards. Landscapers will create beautiful gardens and be on hand to inspire you to take your yard to the next level. Shop for the latest in home decor and get advice from the area’s best decorators. See the latest in kitchen design & discuss the latest options to upgrade your kitchen to the perfect gathering place. New construction and remodeling company experts will be on hand to answer any of your questions and showcase the lastest in windows, doors and HVAC just to name a few. We look forward to seeing you. Buy your discount tickets online!
Richmond Waldorf School Open House from 10 a.m. until noon.
Feast RVA. We are super excited to announce that we are all set for our next Feast RVA event! Feast RVA of course! The top creative ideas submitted for consideration will be included on our ballot for the evening. Each submitter will then present their idea for your consideration over dinner. Upon conclusion you’ll be asked to give your vote to the idea that you like the best. Catered by the lovely folks at 821 Cafe.
Richmond Wedding Expo – 18th Annual Winter Bridal Show from 12:00p to 5:00pm at Marriott Richmond, Richmond, VA. Price: $10.
Raqs Luminar-Dance of Lights Sunday, January 15th 3:00 pm. Presented By Khalima Illumination Dance Studio. Tickets: $15. Bellydance, theater, music, metaphor, and beauty. Step into a world where time has no beginning or end, and encounter illuminated characters recognizable from the worn troves of tales and history who have found their way into the present and future. Raqs Luminaire is a gorgeous and genre-defying annual production brought t you by Khalima and Illumination Dance Studio.
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. at St. James’s Episcopal Church – 1205 W. Franklin St. The choirs of St. James’s will join the Concert Choir of Norfolk State University, one of the premiere African-American ensembles in the country, for a service in celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Carl Haywood, preeminent organist, conductor, composer and editor of Lift Every Voice and Sing II, the African-Am.
Monogram Painting at Spirited Art. You can enjoy a nice dinner next door at The Wine Loft while they paint at Spirited Art. Class 6:30 – 8:00. Check out our calendar and sign them up – www.myspiritedart.com
Richmond Symphony and Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with Guest guitarist Jason Vieaux will join the Richmond Symphony, performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez for this concert. The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, “He made the single guitar seem like a body of instruments at work in music full of the emotion of loss.” Vieaux is available for press and media interviews. For more information about Jason Vieaux, visit www.jasonvieaux.com.
Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll for tons of fun for kids 10-18 months and classes are FREE from January 9-15, 2012! Space is limited to register early.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 9:30am-5pm. CMoR Central. The Children’s Museum of Richmond will be open to the public on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit the art studio to participate in a special art project in celebration of the legacy of Dr. King. Free with museum admission.
