Valentine’s Day is this week so don’t forget your sweetheart, children, friends and/or family! Spirited Art is making it easy for you to enjoy a date night on February 14. If you don’t have a spouse or significant other, there’s still plenty to do and enjoy. And the circus is coming to town too. Get ready for Dragons – the greatest show on earth. CJSTUF Ball is coming up and the Virginia Women’s Expo has lots of great resources and giveaways – check out our contest below for free tickets. And be sure to mark your calendars for a health screening with HCA Spirit of Women – it’s FREE!
Get moving and rocking!
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Student Essay Contest: Race & Stereotypes Now through Wednesday, February 15, 5 pm – The Science Museum of Virginia, Library of Virginia, and Richmond Times-Dispatch invite students from grades 4-12 to submit essays on historical stereotypes they think affect society today and what actions you can take to overcome stereotypes and discrimination. First, second and third prizes in each division — elementary, middle school and high school, receive cash prizes, their essay published on TimesDispatch.com and Library of Virginia Trailblazers portal and a class field trip to the Science Museum of Virginia! Winners are also invited to an event on Saturday, April 28, at the Science Museum of Virginia to be recognized. For submission guidelines and information visit the website.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Tuesday, February 14
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Date Night at Spirited Art. Tuesday, February 14th 6:30: Date Night – avoid the restaurant rat race! Come out to Spirited Art and enjoy each others’ company, great food, great wine, and fun painting! $35/person and The Wine Loft is offering a flatbread pizza + cupcake for an additional $10.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Coffee and Conversations at Barksdale Theatre – sponsored by Rostov’s Coffee. Enjoy pastries from Rostov’s starting at 9 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit the website for more information.
Green Monkey Catering
will be at Trinity on Valentine’s Day for a special time to taste Green Monkey lunches. Everyone who stops by to say hello also gets a delicious sweet treat to celebrate the day.
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Student Essay Contest: Race & Stereotypes Now through Wednesday, February 15, 5 pm – The Science Museum of Virginia, Library of Virginia, and Richmond Times-Dispatch invite students from grades 4-12 to submit essays on historical stereotypes they think affect society today and what actions you can take to overcome stereotypes and discrimination. First, second and third prizes in each division — elementary, middle school and high school, receive cash prizes, their essay published on TimesDispatch.com and Library of Virginia Trailblazers portal and a class field trip to the Science Museum of Virginia! Winners are also invited to an event on Saturday, April 28, at the Science Museum of Virginia to be recognized. For submission guidelines and information visit the website.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Wednesday, February 15
Mom’s Treehouse – Wednesday, February 15 through Thursday, February 16 – Kelly’s Kid’s Trunk Show at Mom’s Treehouse. Come check out Julee Evan’s trunk show for Kelly’s Kids The 2012 Spring Line is here. Adorable kids clothing at Mom’s Treehouse, 2292 John Rolfe Parkway from4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2/16 9 am -noon).
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wednesday, Feb 15 (2012) 7:00p at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. The circus comes to town for multiple shows. Get discounted tickets!!
Spirited Art is starting a weekday class – every Wednesday, we will be offering an adult class at 11 a.m. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch/snacks during this weekday class. Check out our calendar www.myspiritedart.com
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Lunch Break Science at the Science Museum of Virginia. Wednesdays, noon-1 pm. Pack a lunch and join us. Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Free. February 15 – Race: A Pigment of Our Imagination, presented by Christopher Brooks, PhD, Professor and Coordinator of Anthropology, School of World Studies, College of Humanities and Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University. Lunch Break Science is brought to you by Owens & Minor.
The Lion King. Experience the phenomenon as Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production leaps onto the Landmark Theater stage! Visually stunning, technically astounding, with a musical score like none other you’ve heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life, the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Student Essay Contest: Race & Stereotypes Now through Wednesday, February 15, 5 pm – The Science Museum of Virginia, Library of Virginia, and Richmond Times-Dispatch invite students from grades 4-12 to submit essays on historical stereotypes they think affect society today and what actions you can take to overcome stereotypes and discrimination. First, second and third prizes in each division — elementary, middle school and high school, receive cash prizes, their essay published on TimesDispatch.com and Library of Virginia Trailblazers portal and a class field trip to the Science Museum of Virginia! Winners are also invited to an event on Saturday, April 28, at the Science Museum of Virginia to be recognized. For submission guidelines and information visit the website.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Thursday, February 16
Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble Short Pump: 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. Short Pump – 11640 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233, 804-360-0103.
The Lion King. Experience the phenomenon as Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production leaps onto the Landmark Theater stage! Visually stunning, technically astounding, with a musical score like none other you’ve heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life, the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Kelly’s Kid’s Trunk Show at Mom’s Treehouse. Come check out Julee Evan’s trunk show for Kelly’s Kids The 2012 Spring Line is here. Adorable kids clothing at Mom’s Treehouse, 2292 John Rolfe Parkway from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2/16 9 am -noon).
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wednesday, Feb 15 (2012) 7:00p at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. The circus comes to town for multiple shows. Get discounted tickets!!
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Friday, February 17
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wednesday, Feb 15 (2012) 7:00p at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. The circus comes to town for multiple shows. Get discounted tickets!!
Theatre IV and The Stinky Cheese Man is Feb 17th – March 18th, 2012 at the Empire Theatre. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit website for ticket information and ordering.
Virginia Eye Institute Commercial – participate in a commercial and get $10 off a pair of glasses at their Optical Shop – and be entered in a contest to win a $300 gift certificate to VA Eye Institute.
Target Family Night is back by popular demand. Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children’s Museum has to offer from 5:00-7:30pm on the third Friday of every month for just $1 per person! Click here for more information!
LiveSky: Is Earth a Hoarder? Thousands of pieces of man-made junk orbit the earth, ranging in size from as big as a school bus to as small as a grain of sand. Is earth’s inability to part with these belongings so out of control that it is on the verge of a personal crisis? Is earth (gasp) a hoarder? After this event, step outside (weather permitting) to observe the night sky as we point telescopes up into the vastness of space. $5, free for Museum members.
The AHA’s Richmond Go Red For Women Luncheon brings women together for a heart-healthy lunch, keynote speaker, silent auction and lots of fun. Wearing a sea of red, the event reminds us that together we can make a difference in women’s heart health together, by raising awareness and much-needed funds for cardiovascular research.
The MIX-International Short Film Festival on February 17-19. The MIX brings national & international filmakers to Richmond for one spectacular weekend event. Visit the Byrd Theatre website for ticket information.Tickets: $7 each. $20 for weekend pass. Sunday Awards Cermony with special live performances: $10. For information, call 804 219-0675 or visit the website. NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD.
The Lion King. Experience the phenomenon as Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production leaps onto the Landmark Theater stage! Visually stunning, technically astounding, with a musical score like none other you’ve heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life, the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Free Heart Health Screenings and more with HCA Spirit of Women during February. Click here for dates, times, and details. Don’t miss the chance to manage your health better!
February 18
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wednesday, Feb 15 (2012) 7:00p at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. The circus comes to town for multiple shows. Get discounted tickets!!
CJSTUF Ball Saturday, February 18 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and it includes a family dance and silent auction. This family-friendly event promises to be a spectacular occasion with plenty of activities, food, and fun. Featured this year will be: Live music by Offering, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, Crafts for Kids, Kid friendly food and drinks, Lots more fun activities.
Handbags for Hope Join us for the 2nd Annual Handbags for Hope event Saturday, February 18 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia! Live and silent auctions for some amazing handbags will be complemented with delicious food, refreshing wine and other beverages and some live jazz entertainment! This event will benefit Safe Harbor so you can shop for a good cause! To learn more, visit Handbags for Hope. Tickets are $25; to purchase tickets, click here.
Theatre IV and The Stinky Cheese Man is Feb 17th – March 18th, 2012 at the Empire Theatre. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit website for ticket information and ordering.
Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom February 18, 2012, Mark your calendar for Bourbon Street in Shockoe Bottom! This event will take place on February 18, 2012 from 8pm – midnight at Main Street Station. Please check back for more details and ticket information. Join Greater Richmond SCAN for this fun Mardi Gras event put on by the SCAN Board of Young Professionals. What better way to celebrate Mardi gras than with amazing friends, stellar food and drinks, fun music and all while supporting Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now!
Stinky Kids – Join us for a Buy One, Get One Free Day with Richmondmom.com on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2pm. Just click on this link to order online, our code STINKYKID is already loaded up so you can purchase seats. This performance is at the theatre formerly known as the Empire Theatre, recently renamed to “Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre” at 114 West Broad Street. If you can’t make this date, just use your Savvy Saver card for a half-price child’s ticket with each adult ticket purchased. The show runs from February 17, 2012 through March 18, 2012.
The Virginia Women’s Expo February 18 and 19 will feature some of the best local shopping, fashion, entertainment, food, travel, cosmetics, and so much more! The event will be showcasing products, services, seminars, and attractions created especially for women so gather up your galpals and head down to the Greater Richmond Convention Center! Click here to win tickets by February 13. There will be lots of speakers (including me!), exhibitors and plenty of seminars about everything from losing weight to taking better care of our health. Hope to see you there!
The MIX-International Short Film Festival on February 17-19. The MIX brings national & international filmakers to Richmond for one spectacular weekend event. Visit the Byrd Theatre website for ticket information.Tickets: $7 each. $20 for weekend pass. Sunday Awards Ceremony with special live performances: $10. For information, call 804 219-0675 or visit the website. NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD.
The Lion King. Experience the phenomenon as Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production leaps onto the Landmark Theater stage! Visually stunning, technically astounding, with a musical score like none other you’ve heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life, the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
The Science Museum of Virginia – STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
Free Heart Health Screenings and more with HCA Spirit of Women during February. Click here for dates, times, and details. Don’t miss the chance to manage your health better!
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
Sunday, February 19
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wednesday, Feb 15 (2012) 7:00p at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. The circus comes to town for multiple shows. Get discounted tickets!!
Theatre IV and The Stinky Cheese Man is Feb 17th – March 18th, 2012 at the Empire Theatre. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit website for ticket information and ordering.
Engineering Career Day February 19, 11:30 am-4:30 pm Parachutes or Popsicle sticks? Take part in the excitement as middle and high school students from across. Virginia compete to see who can design the best bridge or who can successfully drop an egg 25 feet at the Science Museum of Virginia. Sponsored by the Richmond Joint Engineer’s Council, it’s sure to be Grade-A fun! For contest rules and other details visit the website. Included with Museum admission or free for members.
The Virginia Women’s Expo February 18 and 19 will feature some of the best local shopping, fashion, entertainment, food, travel, cosmetics, and so much more! The event will be showcasing products, services, seminars, and attractions created especially for women so gather up your galpals and head down to the Greater Richmond Convention Center! Click here to win tickets by February 13. There will be lots of speakers (including me!), exhibitors and plenty of seminars about everything from losing weight to taking better care of our health. Hope to see you there!
The MIX-International Short Film Festival on February 17-19. The MIX brings national & international filmakers to Richmond for one spectacular weekend event. Visit the Byrd Theatre website for ticket information.Tickets: $7 each. $20 for weekend pass. Sunday Awards Ceremony with special live performances: $10. For information, call 804 219-0675 or visit the website. NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD.
The Lion King. Experience the phenomenon as Richmond’s most eagerly awaited stage production leaps onto the Landmark Theater stage! Visually stunning, technically astounding, with a musical score like none other you’ve heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life, the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
The Science Museum of Virginia - STEM Essay Contest – Now through February 20 .Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell, the Virginia Council on the Status of Women and the Science Museum of Virginia, invite essay submissions from high school junior and senior women on their aspirations for pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and will be announced at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Breakfast on May 16, 2012. See the website for essay and submission guidelines, due by 3 pm on February 20, 2012.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Saks Fifth Avenue has designated the Children’s Museum of Richmond to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card* by our supporters in February 2012! If you have shopping to do, please go to Saks Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park and choose CMoR as the beneficiary of your purchases. You can make your designation at the register when you check out and it will apply to all of your purchases for the entire month of February! So get out there, shop at Saks and support CMoR.
The Garden is for Lover’s Valentine’s Display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA – (Tea House Valentine’s Dinners on select evenings).
God of Carnage at Willow Lawn. A comedy of manners, without the manners! Use Savvy Saver card to get discounted tickets.
