Yummy ART is headed your way. That’s right, art that is delicious to eat!
Spirited Art is offering a class on “Food Art – Learn How to Create Food Art with Chris.”
- August 12, 2013
- 6:30pm-9pm
- Ages 18 and up
Have you always wondered how they create those amazing food masterpieces at hotels and on TV? This evening, Chris who is the executive chef from The Wine Loft will come over and lead a 2 hour class on Food Art. He will lead you and your pairing knife step by step on how to create your own edible art.
Come and join in this one-time event. Click here to register.
Sorry but coupons and discounts not accepted for this evening.
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Designer Consign and Wine Event!
Looking ahead to spring? Would you like to refine, refresh, and restore?
Well you’re in luck! ReVive will soon be hosting a private show of slightly or never-worn fashions. Not sure about this? Then read on.
ReVive hosts seasonal boutique consignment events, and offers personalized wardrobe and shopping consultations. They have incredible designer clothes and accessories at bargain prices. And best of all, you can enjoy wine and consign at the same time – ReVive, The Wine Loft, and Spirited Art are joining together for this awesome shopping experience!
Shows are semi annual for the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer seasons. They are upscale shows of slightly- or never-worn fashions. They partner with primarily women-owned, LOCAL boutiques and businesses to offer new fashions and accessories in addition to consignments.
In addition to their shows, they:
- make individual appointments to review and refine their clients’ wardrobe options
- assist in developing a shopping list for refreshing their look by identifying wardrobe basics and great trends that will make their wardrobe special and uniquely their own
- assist with on site shopping consultations to ensure clients make the most worthwhile purchases for their specific needs and style.
Ladies’ Night Out
Consigning
- All items must be in excellent condition.
- Clothing should be dry cleaned or freshly laundered, pressed with no stains or loose seams, and preferably on hangers.
- For consideration, contact ReVive: Kathy Bogaz at 804.363.2931, k.bogaz@revivurstyle.com or Karen Phillips at 804.240.2800, karen@revivurstyle.com.
About Kathy and Karen
Kathy Bogaz and Karen Phillips founded ReVive after realizing a strong desire to return to their passion for fashion after careers in the corporate world and special event planning. Both have BA’s in Fashion Merchandising and Design and extensive experience in retail, sales and marketing — but it is their love of self expression through clothes, shoes, and cosmetics that drove them to help others do the same.
Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com!
Don’t miss our mega-listing of Richmond Summer Camp 2013 options for kids of all ages. And don’t miss our list of Richmond runs, walks, and more – 5k, 1k, and more.
ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as they may change after posting here.
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ONGOING
Now Through March 10
No Two Alike: Snow Crystal Microphotography. Explore the work of physicist Kenneth G. Libbrecht which captures intricate details of snow crystals. Peruse snow facts find out the answer to the question “Is it true that no two snowflakes alike?” Included with exhibit admission.
Element 50 — Tin: Now-Sunday, March 10 – Artist Paul Teeples creates sculptures by repurposing castoff architectural and domestic items. Explore this display of works created from tin items that were discarded or found in thrift shops. Located in Periodic Table café.
Now Through April 28, 2013
Raise the Roof at the Science Museum of Virginia. Check out our Real Richmond Review here. If walls could talk, what would they say? Explore buildings and structures in a new light as you discover the stories behind the structures through a variety of interactive experiences. Included with exhibit admission.
Now Through April 30
Born to be Wild at IMAX Dome. Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them — saving endangered species one life at a time.$9 general admission, $5 for members. Showing through April 30.
Now Through Monday June 3
They Call it Stormy Weather: How Artists See the Weather and the Seasons. Explore artists’ depictions of weather from thunderstorms on powerful, wild seas to sunny skies above spring fields. The photographic reproductions are on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
March 1-30, 2013
March is Reading Month at CMoR. Different stories throughout the month at all locations.
Chesterfield Nights at CMoR March 1-28, 2013. Join us weeknights in March at CMoR Chesterfield for extended hours! Children enrolled in Chesterfield County Elementary Schools receive free admission beginning at 5:00pm with voucher, good for any weeknight during the month of March. Adults are only $4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm CMoR Members are ALWAYS FREE!
Friday March 7 – Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Breast in Show - Visit the website or call 804.282.2620 for tickets and specific show dates/times. Breast In Show is a musical about breast cancer with six performances at the Virginia Repertory Theatre, March 7 – March 19, 2013. The cast is awesome, the venue is exciting and the producer, director, musical director and choreographer are acclaimed professionals that have all made a special personal commitment to bring this groundbreaking show to life.
Friday March 8 – Saturday, March 30, 2013
Photos with the Easter Bunny: March 8 – 30. JC Penney Court. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos Mondays-Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sundays Noon – 6:00 p.m. Visit www.virginiacentercommons.com for hours and photo package information.
Friday March 15 – Sunday May 12, 2013
Architecture in Virginia: The Old Dominion – Examine photographs and descriptions of 24 significant examples of Virginia architecture built primarily between 1780 and 1861. The collection is on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
Sunday, March 17 – Sunday, March 24, 2013
Leap Week - the weeklong celebration of all that is Richmond Ballet, graduate students from The Royal Ballet School will again visit Richmond Ballet and will perform with Richmond Ballet II and trainees from The School of Richmond Ballet in the Studio Theatre March 22-24.
Monday April 1 – Friday April 5, 2013
Spring Break Teen Money Camp. Different locations and times throughout the week. In partnership with Virginia Credit Union.
Monday April 1 – Tuesday, April 30, 2013
4th Annual LEGO Contest and Display. Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! It is time for the 4th annual Twin Hickory LEGO Contest.
EVENTS BY DAY OF THE WEEK
Tuesday, March 12
UniverSoul Circus. Richmond International Raceway.
Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting. Short Pump Mall Main Plaza at 11am. One of Richmond’s most recognizable figures, Jonathan Austin is sure to entertain adults and kids alike with juggling, magic, comedy and unicycling all in one! *Weather permitting. Located in the Food Court in the event of rain.
All-Pro Dad. First Things First provides chances for dads to interact with their pre-K through elementary age kids in a fun-filled, engaged environment while enjoying pizza. Registration required: 804-228-3431.
Wednesday, March 13
Spirited Art Spring Break Camps. Kids 5 and older are welcome to create art, play, and have fun.
UniverSoul Circus. Richmond International Raceway.
Mommy and Me & Daddy Too 10am-11:30 a.m. at Willow Lawn. Stop by and say hello to Katie from Richmondmom.com!
Parenting the High Maintenance Child (Parents of Children 6-12 yrs) . Delivered Commonwealth Parenting. 6-8pm.
Thursday, March 14
Spirited Art Spring Break Camps. Kids 5 and older are welcome to create art, play, and have fun
UniverSoul Circus. Richmond International Raceway.
Learn Juggling with Jonathan the Juggler. Dorey Park and Recreation Center. Ages 6 and up will learn how to juggle from entertainer Jonathan Austin. Register: 804-501-7275.
Cotton Patch Gospel. 8pm at Hanover Tavern. A joyous, musical adaptation of the Gospels of Matthew and John!A gem of musical theater, this reverent adaption of “The Greatest Story Ever Told” transplants the story of Jesus into the mid-20th-century American South and considers what might have happened had Jesus been born in Georgia — with Gainesville standing in for Bethlehem, Valdosta for Nazareth and Atlanta as the fateful Jerusalem.
Richmond Waldorf School Observation Day. 8:30am-10am. 1000 Westover Hills Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23225. Come see Waldorf education in action while visiting various classrooms promptly at 8:30 AM. Parents will also have the opportunity to watch an informational DVD and time for conversations and questions. This event is for parents to attend only.
The Nature of Boys Birth to 9 Years with Commonwealth Parenting.
Friday, March 15
Cinderella Dreams Shopping Event . It’s a dream for all involved – your teen can get a prom dress & accessories for free (or an optional $5 donation). The Cinderella Dreams Prom Dress Project , a cornerstone project of the Midlothian Junior Women’s Club is held each spring.
UniverSoul Circus. Richmond International Raceway.
Animal Feedings at Richmond Metro Zoo. Learn about African penguins at the 11am and 4pm feedings.
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LiveSky: Pi in the Sky at the Science Museum at 6pm. Continue celebrating the number Pi as you discover the unexpected ways it shows up in the night sky. After the show, weather permitting, join members of the Richmond Astronomical Society as they point telescopes up into the vastness of space! $5, free for Museum members.
Target $1 Night at CMoR from 5pm-7:30pm. Children’s Museum – Central. 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!
Live Science Demonstrations at Science Museum. 9:30 am. Daily presentations bring science to life! Join us as we freeze a penny with liquid nitrogen, dissect a cow eye and coach our rat basketball teams to victory! Call ahead for a schedule and for more information.
Arena Racing at the Richmond Coliseum 7:30 pm. Real ½ scale race cars flying around a $500,000 indoor race track that barely fits inside a hockey rink. This 2 ½ hour family-friendly show features talented drivers speeding side-by-side, jockeying and bumping, and sometimes even flipping all for the entertainment of our enthusiastic fans.
Russian National Ballet of Sleeping Beauty. Modlin Center for the Arts at Jepson Theatre. Under the artistic direction of the legendary Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko, the Russian National Ballet will perform a full-scale production of the timeless classic The Sleeping Beauty.
Saturday, March 16
2nd Annual Westchester Shamrock 5K and 1K Fun Run will be held on March 16, 2013! Start time: 9:00 a.m. on Main Street. Enjoy free admission to the festivities, including music, sports demonstrations, food, and family fun. Stop by the Bon Secours Health & Fitness Zone for helpful tips and information, giveaways, and samples.
Richmond Raiders at the Richmond Coliseum at 7pm.
Fire! Rifle Musket Program at Historic Tredegar from 12noon – 1pm. Join a costumed historical interpreter for a discussion and demonstration of the primary infantry weapon of the American Civil War. Learn how a Civil War soldier trained and fought with the rifle musket. Program includes a blank, black powder firing.
Westchester Shamrock 5k and 1k Kid’s Fun Run.
Breakfast with the Bunny Regency Mall Food Court at 9am. Hop on over and enjoy a breakfast with the Bunny! First 50 kids receive a free breakfast* Ages 10 and under, Enjoy a fun coloring activity, Meet & greet the Bunny, Enjoy fun with Radio Disney 10am-Noon, near Center Court.
Cinderella Dreams Shopping Event . It’s a dream for all involved – your teen can get a prom dress & accessories for free (or an optional $5 donation). The Cinderella Dreams Prom Dress Project , a cornerstone project of the Midlothian Junior Women’s Club is held each spring.
St. Patrick’ Day Street party 11:30 am. The countdown to St. Patrick’s Day has begun! On Saturday, March 16, Siné Irish Pub will host its 14th Annual Street Party! Live music by antero, The Chase Fralin Band, Broken Monday and the Acousta-Lites. $5 cover and proper ID required. Rain or shine!
11th Annual Dog Jog & 5k Run at Richmond SPCA’s Robbins-Starr Humane Center at 9am-1pm. Join us on Saturday, March 16 for our 11th Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run! There are many ways to participate that will benefit homeless pets at the Richmond SPCA.The Dog Jog and 5K Run is the second largest fundraising event of the Richmond SPCA. This event supports not only the programs and services provided by the Richmond SPCA, but also the thousands of pets who will enter our care each year. Your support helps save their lives while they wait for a loving, permanent home.
Virginia Executive Mansion’s 200th Birthday Party at 4pm. Join Virginia’s Executive Mansion for the party of the year its 200th birthday celebration! Family friendly and free to the public, this festive occasion will include live music, delicious birthday cake, games, a moon bounce, inflatable slide, and much more!
National Reading Month Celebration. CMoR at 11am. Enjoy story time every day and join your favorite story book characters each weekend! Different stories at each CMoR location.
Sunday, March 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
All Fired Up – Wear Green, Save Gold all day on Sunday, March 17th! Get 10% off your walk in project.
Dance films with Richmond Ballet at 2pm at Movieland, 1331 North Boulevard at Leigh Street. Richmond Ballet will host an afternoon of 4 dance-themed films, selected by our company dancers and then voted on by our facebook fans. Tickets are $15, including a small popcorn and soda. Criterion will donate a portion of every ticket sold to Richmond Ballet.
Paws in the Park from 3-5pm at Dorey’s Dog Park. Activities include Agility Trainer Demo, pet education, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and a bonnet contest for the dogs. Children will enjoy face painting, making homemade toys for children, and visiting with Henrico Division of Fire. For all ages.
National Reading Month Celebration. CMoR at 11am. Enjoy story time every day and join your favorite story book characters each weekend! Different stories at each CMoR location.
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Spring break for kids will be here soon and that means kids will be looking for fun activities and events. Spirited Art is making it fun, easy and creative with their upcoming Spring Break classes too.
Daytime:
April 2, 3, 4, 5
Nighttime kids classes
Visit the Spirited Art website to register and learn more about classes for kids and adults.
Combo Class – April 5
TAKE A BREAK WITH US-COMBO CLASS WITH BRICKS 4 KIDZ and MASTER YI’S TAE KWON DO
Come on over for this unique 4 hour Spring Break Class at Spirited Art. Perfect for both the mind and body!
- Kids will start at Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do (around the corner from Spirited Art next to Ledo’s Pizza) and enjoy an hour with Master Yi as he works on body focus and mind focus as it pertains to the basics of Tae Kwon Do.
- The kids will then be walked from Master Yi’s to Spirited Art to paint “Ninja” and enjoy a pizza lunch from Ledo’s.
- Bricks 4 Kidz will come to the studio to work with the kids on building Ninjago Lego sets. Kids get to take home a Lego – mini figure after their building session.
February is a crazy month with warm days, ice, warm days, snow, warm days, and mixed snow/rain!
But don’t let that fool you – Spring Break is just around the corner. Spirited Art has some fantastic new classes for kids to enjoy during Spring Break took. Check out these options:
March 13: 10am-12noon
Pop Art Peeps Kids Class for ages 5+
March 14: 10am-12 noon
Surfboard Kids Class for ages 5+
April 2: 10 am-12 noon
Pop Art Peeps Kids Class for ages 5+
April 3: 10am-2pm
Kids age 5+ get to come out for the Spring Break 4 Hour Day Camp where they will start at Sweet Spot and play games and get to take home candy treats. They will then be walked to All Fired Up where they will make their own Tic Tac Toe Borards and finish at Spirited Art painting “Surfboards” and enjoying a Pizza Lunch from Ledo’s.
April 4: 10am-2pm
A fun combo class with All Fired Up and Sweet Spot from 10am-2pm for ages 5+ – Kids get to come out for this 4 hour Day Camp at Sweet Spot, All Fired Up and Spirited Art. Kids will start at Sweet Spot where they will play games and get a take home bag of sweets. They will then be walked to All Fired Up and make Tic Tac Toe boards. They will be walked to Spirited Art where they will enjoy a pizza lunch from Ledo’s and paint Sweet Tweets.
April 5: 9am-1pm
Another great combo class with Bricks 4 Kids and Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do from 9am-1pm for ages 5+ – Come on over for this unique 4 hour Spring Break Class at Spirited Art. Perfect for both the mind and body! Kids will start at Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do (around the corner from Spirited Art next to Ledo’s Pizza) and enjoy an hour with Master Yi as he works on body focus and mind focus as it pertains to the basics of Tae Kwon Do. The kids will then be walked from Master Yi’s to Spirited Art to paint “Ninja” and enjoy a pizza lunch from Ledo’s. Bricks 4 Kidz will come to the studio to work with the kids on building Ninjago Lego sets. Kids get to take home a Lego – mini figure after their building session.
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Spirited Art offers three different levels of camp – Matisse, Van Gogh, and O’Keeffe. Decide where your young artist fits best and then choose your date. Your kids will love these camps where they are free to create and let their imaginations soar. They’ll also enjoy socializing with other kids and they’ll learn about color mixing, art history, and more.
And new this year – a fantastic COMBO Camp: ALL FIRED UP, BRICKS 4 KIDZ, MASTER YI & SPIRITED ART!
Click here for dates and times of camps and register your kids for a summer of fun, creativity, and education at Spirited Art.
There’s no wonder Richmond voted them one of the “Best Painting Classes” in Richmond Magazine’s 2012 Best Of Issue!
Each session will last 2 hours. Check your location’s home page and calendar for dates and times. Kids will create a brand-new painting each day while learning about color mixing and a bit of art history! Snacks provided daily, and artists who attend all 4 days of camp will receive a FREE Spirited Art t-shirt!
FOUR days of painting for artists ages 5 to 8!
THREE days of painting for artists ages 7 to 12!
Each session will last for three and a half hours. Check your location’s home page and calendar for dates and times. Kids will create TWO brand-new paintings each day, while learning about color mixing, blending, brush techniques, and a bit of art history! Snacks provided daily, and artists who attend all 3 days will receive a FREE Spirited Art t-shirt! Kids should bring a sack lunch. Cost: $155
THREE days of painting for artists ages 7 to 12! And this one is just for GIRLS!
Each session will last for three and a half hours. Check your location’s home page and calendar for dates and times. Kids will create TWO brand-new paintings each day, while learning about color mixing, blending, brush techniques, and a bit of art history! Snacks provided daily, and artists who attend all 3 days will receive a FREE Spirited Art t-shirt! Kids should bring a sack lunch. Cost: $155
FOUR DAYS of painting for elves ages 5 and up!
Each session will last 2 hours. Check your location’s home page and calendar for dates and times. Kids will create brand-new holiday paintings each day for everyone on your list, while learning about the color wheel, color mixing, and brush techniques. Snacks provided daily, and artists who attend all 4 days of camp will receive a FREE Spirited Art t-shirt! Cost: $105
COMBO CAMP:ALL FIRED UP, BRICKS 4 KIDZ, MASTER YI & SPIRITED ART (July 8-12)
NEW! Come out for the one time combo camp this summer. We are combining some of the best things that West Broad Village has to offer in one week long camp! The kids will start at Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do where they will work on Focus, Confidence and Perseverance! Kids are then walked to All Fired Up to work on a daily clay project. They will then be walked over to Spirited Art where they will enjoy an activity with Bricks 4 Kidz and finish painting with Spirited Art!
- Dates: July 8th – 12th
- Age: 5 – 12 years old.
- Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Drop Off: Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do (located at 4020 Gathering Place between Ledo’s Pizza and Children’s Museum)
- Pick Up: Spirited Art
Additional Information
Please pack a daily lunch for your kids. They will be provided a daily snack. There will be a special Friday visit to Sweet Spot where the kids will get to spend some time with the gang over at Sweet Spot for some fun treats. Make sure to make some room in the house, the kids will be coming home daily with their Spirited Art Painting and will pick up their clay projects from All Fired Up a week later once they have been put in the kiln. See you soon!
Register now for the fun camps that let kids have fun, be creative, play, and learn all at one time!
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NOTE: UPDATED ON 11/20 TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE WINE LOFT PROVIDING WINE AND FOOD – SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
This week is full of food, fun, and family togetherness!
But after the post-turkey nap and shopping til you’ve dropped, how about a laid-back evening where all you have to do is show up? That’s what you get at Spirited Art – just relaxing, enjoyable, fun.
Get Your Relatives Out of Your House – and Take Them to Spirited Art!
They’re offering 30% off of any class on their calendar. It’s easy to sign-up:
- Choose your class here.
- Enter the code: BLKFRIDAY
- You’re all set.
- Code is valid through midnight on Sunday, November 25th. Discount may be used on any class currently posted on calendar. Offer expires November 25, 2012.
Bring your favorite relative for some fun. They also have partnered with The Wine Loft to bring you an extensive menu of wine and other beverages as well as a menu of flatbreads, sliders, cheese boards and more. Both food and drinks will be served to you while you are painting.
Black Friday Kids’ Camp
They’re also offering an opportunity for you to get a little shopping time (or just a quiet cup of coffee!) by yourself with Black Friday Kids’ Camp. Your little artist can create a Circle Christmas Tree and Snowman paintings from 1-3 pm (pack your lunch). Reserve your spot here!
Stop by the studio to pick up your adult class gift certificate bundles too. The more you buy, the more you save.
- Buy one for $35
- Two for $60
- Three for $85
- Four for $100
Leave it to Spirited Art to make the holidays even more fun – and get some holiday shopping done at the same time. See you at Spirited Art.
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They’re also offering great kids classes on Black Friday, Dec 22nd and
23rd (combo class with Sweet Spot, All Fired Up and Spirited Art for 4 hours on the 22nd).
Watch for more information on these fun classes.
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