Richmond Rocks Weekend Events – June 10-12, 2011

Richmond weekends rock!

It’s a rockin’ weekend in Richmond – just check out Richmondmom’s picks!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Summer Artventure at Visual Arts Center of Richmond – art classes and more! Visit link for details.

Sesame Street Live: 123 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends. Click here for tickets and use code “ELMO” for discounts thanks to Lite 98.

Science Museum of Virginia activities, 9:30 a.m. – Many kids activities including IMAX shows, planetarium shows, and more.

Get out and Volunteer to Cheer as our Special Olympics at University of Richmond take off! The summer games need you – your cheers will send some athletes to the medals podium and will make it fun for ALL of them!

A Feel for Color on June 10 at 9:30 a.m. at CENTRAL CMoR with features quilted reproductions of famous works of art such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”. Incredible quilts!

Ah Magic! Moonlight Magic! from 6:30 until 10:00 p.m. rain or Shine – Hosted by the young professionals at Massey Alliance. The 9th annual event presented by Gilbane with wine tastings, local craft beers, food, desserts, and live music by Flat Elvis.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Family Palooza! – a day of family fun at the Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA with healthy fun and more. FREE event presented by HCA Virginia Healthy System and lots of fun for all ages.

Summer Artventure at Visual Arts Center of Richmond – art classes and more! Visit link for details.

Tram Rides at Maymont Park at 12:00 noon on Saturday. Enjoy a ride and visit the park with continuous loop stops every 20 minutes.

Sesame Street Live: 123 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends. Click here for tickets and use code “ELMO” for discounts thanks to Lite 98.

VCU/Fan: Alternative Eats – Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, VA – Ethiopian food at the Nile with vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes at Ipanema, the cozy cuisine of the Black Sheep, and more.

Lowe’s Kids Workshops – fun, activities. Make a Father’s Day gift! Check Lowe’s nearest you for times and project descriptions.

Jammin’ in the Garden at Lewis Ginter – great music and lots of family fun. Free with Garden admission.

Richmond Uncorked Wine Festival – Virginia Historical Society –  a full day of wine and fun. Local artists, food and more. 428 North Blvd.

RVA River Jam at Canal Walk – food and beverages with lots of great music and plenty of parking plus shuttle service.

Super Duper Mini Chefs at Virginia Center Commons – kids learn about food and more. Check website for times and details.

Summer at Stony Point concert series – Enjoy Kings of Swing and on Sunday it’s Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen.

Totally 80s from Monument City Music men’s choir.

Richmond Mom Prom – fun for moms and grandmoms of all ages, wear your prom dress, wedding dress or bridesmaid dress and support an important cause for Cerebral Palsy.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Summer at Stony Point concert series – Sunday it’s Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen.

Totally 80s from Monument City Music men’s choir.

Summer Artventure at Visual Arts Center of Richmond – art classes and more! Visit link for details.

Sesame Street Live: 123 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends. Click here for tickets and use code “ELMO” for discounts thanks to Lite 98.

 

And don’t forget to vote for your favorite teacher!!

 

Note: St. Joseph’s Italian Festival has been cancelled for 2011.

RhondaDay

Rhonda is the mother of two adult daughters and a grandmother to five wonderful grandchildren – and our only grandmother on staff. She spent 25 years in corporate healthcare managing prenatal and disease management programs. She is the Content Manager for Richmondmom and contributes her expertise as both a mom and grandmother – while sorting out the many opportunities for our valuable advertisers.

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