There are lots of fun activities this week so wrap up and head out. Don’t miss the grand opening of Brain Balance in Midlothian and meet the brains behind this incredible resource for kids. And don’t miss the opening of RACE: Are We So Different? which premieres at the Science Museum of Virginia on Saturday. Live shows and performances, children’s storytimes, and more are options for fun with kids this week. Enjoy as many activities as you can!
Be sure to get your 2012 Savvy Saver card to take advantage of savings at lots of local events too.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Join us on Monday, January 23 at the new Richmond Brain Balance Achievement Center to celebrate our Grand Opening! Come meet the founder of Brain Balance, Dr. Robert Melillo, who literally wrote the book on functional disconnection syndrome, the best-seller “Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders”. We’ll have the team from 103.7 The River broadcasting live from 1-3 pm, a ribbon cutting at 12 pm with our friends from the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, tours of the center, and other fun activities for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public – please register on Eventbrite via the provided link so we can know you’re coming!
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Member Monday. CMoR-Central. 9:30am-1:00pm. CMoR Central is open exclusively to members on the first and fourth Monday of each month during the school year. Enjoy light snacks and beverages during these special days.
Tuesday, January 24
Richmond Brain Balance Achievement Center to celebrate our Grand Opening!
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Wednesday, January 25
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.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
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.
Thursday, January 26
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. Short Pump – 11640 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233, 804-360-0103.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Lord of the Flies. SPARC Center, 2106-A N. Hamilton Street, Richmond. Henley Street Theatre production includes young actors from the Richmond area. For show times and ticket prices, visit the website or call 340-0115.
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 27
Bedtime Stories & Movie Night. 7pm. Sweet Spot. Bring your sleeping bags and pillows and we’ll watch the fun movie, Bedtime Stories. Do you think it rains gumballs in Sweet Spot? You’ll have to join us to find out! Call 360-7768 to reserve your sleeping bag spot.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
Lord of the Flies. SPARC Center, 2106-A N. Hamilton Street, Richmond. Henley Street Theatre production includes young actors from the Richmond area. For show times and ticket prices, visit the website or call 340-0115.
This year’s theme Maximizing You Unlocking the Treasures Within, encourages women to realize their full potential through self reflection and discovery. Join more than 150 women from across the state to share ideas, illuminate innovative leadership practices, and explore factors that influence your effectiveness at work, at home, and in their communities. This conference fosters collaboration among women from diverse backgrounds and across organizational settings.
Saturday, January 28
RACE: Are We So Different? at The Science Museum of Virginia. Join us for Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Dance as we open this groundbreaking exhibition that examines the topic of race from scientific, historical and cultural perspectives. Highlights include an 11 am, reserved seating, family program by performing artist Teja Arboleda who challenges audiences to wipe away assumptions about identity that limit us and a 2 pm presentation by Chickahominy Tribe Chief Stephen R. Adkins, who is also Deputy Director of Human Resource Management for the Commonwealth of Virginia. RACE is a project of the American Anthropological Association and is funded by the Ford Foundation & National Science Foundation. Included with Science Museum of Virginia admission or free for members. Family Cultural Saturday brought to you by Bon Secours Virginia Health System.
Annual Storytelling Event at the Libbie Place Barnes & Noble – Marionette plays, storytelling, artwork and music.
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebratory Concert Saturday, January 28 – 7pm at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219. WHAT: The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) celebrates 50 years of providing orchestral instruction to students in Virginia. The celebratory concert will feature all four ensembles of YOP as well as alumni of the program. Don’t miss it!
Super Saturday Scooper Bowl at CMoR Central only. Catch football fever a little early at CMoR Central with the Richmond Raiders. Represent your favorite sports team as you enjoy ice cream and fun handouts with surprise visitors from the Richmond Raiders! The Lady Raiders will also be here signing autographs and it’s all free with museum admission.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
THE RICHMOND SCHOOL OF ROCK – LIVE IN CONCERT! Saturday, January 28, 2012 at The Byrd Theater 2908 W. Cary St 11am-3pm. Doors open at 10:30. Admission is just $2. A family friendly event. The area’s top music students will blow your mind as they perform all styles of rock music from the past, present and future. Check us out at youtube.com/richmondschoolofrock.
Sunday, January 29
Join the Museum of the Confederacy and the Historic Byrd Theatre for the 2nd Edition of Civil War Cinema. The feature presentation will be “The Conspirator,” Robert Redford’s historical drama about the trial of Mary Surratt starring Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Tom Wilkinson and Kevin Kline. Prior to the movie, a champagne & chocolate reception will be held in the theatre’s lobby and Mary Surratt biographer Elizabeth Trindall will give a short lecture. All proceeds benefit.
Metro Collection – Mozart Symphony No. 35 – January 29, 2012. The third installment of the Metro Collection series features three Richmond Symphony musicians performing Barber’s Capricorn Concerto – principal flute Mary Boodell, assistant principal oboe Shawn Welk, and principal trumpet Rolla Durham. Boodell, Welk and Durham are available for press and media interviews.
Always…Patsy Cline at Hanover Theatre. Use your Savvy Saver card for ticket discounts.
