Archive for the ‘Richmond Events’ Category

Behind the Scenes at Faberge

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

It’s your chance to get details and never before heard stories of the famous Faberge workshops from the great granddaughter of Peter Carl Faberge, Tatiana Faberge.  On September 10, between 6 PM and 8 PM, (more…)

Virginia Go Green Festival September 11

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Virginia Green Industry Council is hosting a Go Green Garden Festival at the Science Museum of Virginia (2500 W Broad St, Richmond, Virginia) on Saturday September 11, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM.  Event takes place “rain or shine,” since it takes place on the old tracks! There’s plenty of FREE PARKING!    (more…)

Richmond Folk Festival October 8 – 10

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The Richmond Folk Festival has announced the first eight acts for its third annual event in downtown Richmond on the weekend of October 8 through 10, 2010. This year’s free event will offer about 30 acts performing on seven stages scattered along Richmond’s downtown riverfront. (more…)

Jazz Festival at Maymont Attracts Thousands

Monday, August 16th, 2010

The inaugural Richmond Jazz Festival, titled Jazz at Maymont, on Saturday August 14 and Sunday August 15 was such a success that it exceeded expectations.  Thousands attended the two-day event on the grounds of Maymont, where jazz greats like Chaka Khan, Chuck Magione, and Boney James, performed on two stages – along with some regionally acclaimed jazz musicians. (more…)

Ceramic Sculpture of Jun Kaneko at VMFA

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Monumental ceramic sculptures of Jun Kaneko have been installed in the sculpture garden at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. On display through December 12, the work was chosen for its scale and presence. Jun Kaneko, born in Japan and now based in Omaha, creates the largest fired ceramic sculptures in the world. (more…)