This week kicks off with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and lots of area schools are closed to remember this great leader. There are plenty of activities throughout the week so mark your calendars now to take advantage of many of them. And don’t forget to visit our Richmondmom.com website to enter our contest to win free tickets to the CHIPS Chocoholic event or the Circus. Also, take advantage of great discounts like the Candy Bouquet offer good only until February 1, but just in time to order Valentine’s Day gifts — or the Buy One Get One from Vintage Couture through January 31.
Monday, January 16, 2012
School is out for most local area counties to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Children’s Museum of Richmond. 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.
Mummies: Secrets of the Tomb. Drawing on a selection of ancient Egyptian antiquities from the British Museum’s internationally famous collection, this blockbuster exhibition explores the life, mummification and afterlife of the Egyptian priest Nesperennub. With more than 100 objects, including human and animal mummies, a gilded mask, jewelry, canopic chests, monumental stone sarcophagi, statuary and tomb lintels, the exhibition immerses the visitor in the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest.
Next Level Fitness, LLC. At 6:00 p .m. at Dogwood Dell, Price: one free week . Phone: (804) 909-5060. Ready to kick your fitness into high gear in 2012? Next Level Fitness’ workouts might be just what you are looking for. The focus of the workouts are core strengthening, cardio, correct posture and form of exercise in order to minimize injury and maximize benefits. Certified Fitness Instructors guide you to build up your core strength progressively. Once your core is stronger all other body muscles will also strengthen at a safe pace. Workouts are held outdoors in a fun group environment at different city and west end parks. Hours: 5:45am; 9am or 6pm. Take our 1-week trial challenge and see how you fare. Check out www.next-levelfitness.com for information, pictures and testimonials, and call (804) 909-5060 to request workout locations.
Elvis at 21″ includes forty dramatic black-and-white photographs taken by Alfred Wertheimer in 1956. The photographs feature Elvis Presley on the brink of international superstardom — including intimate images taken in Richmond.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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.
St. Catherine’s School Dining Hall & New Auditorium, 6001 Grove Avenue, $30. Dinner & Lecture by Robert Winthrop, Robert Mills’ Influence on the Architecture of the Early Republic. Mills will be speaking on the importance of Robert Mills in the creation of the architecture of the early republic. Sponsored by Historic Richmond Foundation www.historicrichmondfoundation.com. 643.7407.
Woven into English Society: Textiles and Embroidery from the 16th and 17th Centuries from 10:00a to 4:00p at Agecroft Hall, Richmond, VA. Phone: (804) 353-4241 Incorporating over 30 pieces from the Agecroft Hall collection, the exhibit “Woven into English Society: Textiles and Embroidery from the 16th and 17th Centuries” strives to portray the importance of embroidered textiles in everyday Elizabethan and Stuart life. The pieces, including everything from delicately stitched gloves and purses to magnificently woven tapestries, offer a glimpse into the world of the late 1500s & 1600s. The exhibit is included in the museum tour through April 1st.
Parenting a Challenging Child (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs). 6:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting. Gain tools for managing extreme behavior. Learn how to create an environment conducive to success for you and your child. Fee.
Dadchat (Men Only). 7pm. Positive Vibe Cafe. With Commonwealth Parenting. An open, informal group that meets at a local restaurant. Get helpful ideas and conversation.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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.
Join VCU Massey Cancer Center at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Discovery Room at 6 p.m. on January 18 to learn from experts about ways patients, survivors and anyone else affected by cancer can improve their health and well-being. Diane B. Wilson, Ed.D, R.D., will discuss healthy eating and Mary Shall, Ph.D., P.T., will talk about the health benefits of yoga. There is no cost to participate, but we ask that you RSVP by calling (804) 628-1918 or email [email protected].
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble: 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. It’s all at Barnes & Noble Short Pump – 11640 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233, 804-360-0103.
At Alexander’s, we are dedicated to providing the BEST auction experience! We are the largest gallery-type auction on the Eastern Seaboard, and have been serving the Richmond area and beyond for over 17 years. Our staff is dedicated to making every auction a successful one, and treating each customer to a friendly, family-based atmosphere with great service. Come by and see what the buzz is all about! Our auctions are held every Thursday with preview starting at 9:00 am and the auction starting promptly at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
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, January 20, 2012
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
The King And I on Friday, Jan 20 8:00p at Center Stage: Landmark Theater, Lyric Opera Virginia presents The King and I. A Siamese king and his children’s governess Anna face a magnetic attraction. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Performed in English with English supertitles.
LiveSky: A Star that Might Have Been. The planet Jupiter, which is high overhead early evenings in January, has moons and rings, but did you know it might have become a star? Find out how as we examine it through the powerful lens of science. 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.
TGIF Party at Romp n’ Roll. Friday, January 20: Romp n’ Roll Midlothian hosts a “TGIF” Party for parents and kids from 4pm – 5:30pm. Celebrate the end of the week Romp n’ Roll-style with music, movement, and art. $10 per child, parents are free. Reserve your space by calling 804-420-4100 or emailing [email protected]
Shop all the maternity brands under one roof in eMommie’s warehouse sale January 21st. Maternity overstocks and closeouts, designer labels, and more. Saturday, January 21st from 9AM-4:30PM.
Target $1 Night at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Central Location – Only at CMoR Central. Bring the whole family to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and activities for only $1 each thanks to a generous donation from Target!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
“The Bella Styles Fashion & Style Seminar“, Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia at 11:00 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express Richmond – Downtown, Richmond, VA. “The Bella Styles Fashion & Style Seminar” . Want to learn how to shop on any budget? Do you want to know how to dress like a model? Or maybe just discover what trends are for you or not? Then plan to attend the “Bella Styles Fashion & Style Seminar”. This seminar is open to all (plus-size, straight size, models, teens, etc) Price: $50 (Due by December 17th) . Deposit $25 due ASAP to hold your spot *Payments accepted via PayPal to: [email protected] or by mail to: Bella Styles Company P.O. Box 7558 Henrico, Virginia 23231 Space is limited so RSVP today!!! For further info contact: [email protected]
Shop all the maternity brands under one roof in eMommie’s warehouse sale Jan 20th and 21st. Maternity overstocks and closeouts, designer labels, and more. Friday, January 20th from 9AM-6PM and Saturday, January 21st from 9AM-4:30PM.
Arena Racing USA. It’s KISS 105.7 Night at Arena Racing at the Richmond Coliseum. Everyone loves watching racing! Fast cars, bumping, rubbing, flipping and wrecking! Arena Racing USA, the world’s only indoor stock car racing league – and born and bred in Richmond – if safe and affordable family fun. 2 1/2 hours of pure speed and adrenaline. Come check out the hottest new action sport in town. Like us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/ArenaRacingUSA
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Opera for People Who Don’t Like Opera. 2 pm. and it’s all FREE at the Henrico Theatre. Join the Virginia Opera for a humorous, insightful, and interactive introduction to the art of opera. For all ages.
Snowflakes, Kites, & S’mores. 4pm-5:30pm. Dorey Recreation Center, 7200 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico. Just like snowflakes, no two kites are alike. Kite enthusiasts will let their imagination soar, creating their own high flying creations in every shape and size. Participants will also create their own S’mores treats to enjoy with hot cocoa. For ages 8-12. Visit website for fees and registration forms.
Genworth Financial Symphony Pops – For Ella: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald Starring Patti Austin – Grammy and Oscar nominee Patti Austin joins the Richmond Symphony to perform a tribute to the music of Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song”. One of her Grammy Award nominations was for her tribute recording to Ella Fitzgerald entitled For Ella. “Austin adds her own considerable flavor to several other tunes associated with Fitzgerald… Austin revels in the material…” writes USA Today.
Sunday January 22, 2012
Dads of Kids with Autism/Asperger’s Night on January 22 at 5:00 p.m. at AMF Shrader Lanes, Richmond, VA. Join other dads of kids on the spectrum for networking and fun. Following a short meeting, chapter member and dad, Phillip Link, has arranged for free bowling for those dads who would like to stay and socialize for a while. If you’re not a bowler, you can just hang out while others bowl. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Register early as capacity is limited. This Is A “DADS ONLY” Event!!
