“Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village,” opens November 14 and runs through January 3, 2015 at The Meadow Event Park. Drive through the park and experience nearly a million LED lights synchronized to music on your car radio. The show features an 80-foot tunnel of lights, 50-foot Christmas trees, dancing snowmen and other twinkling surprises. After the show, spend some time in Santa’s Village for photos with Santa, children’s activities and more. Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village is proud to partner with Summit Media and FeedMore, Central Virginia’s regional food bank, to give a gift to the hungry this holiday season, and with Star Radio Group and Toys for Tots to brighten the holiday season for area children. Guests that bring five or more non-perishable food items on Mondays and Tuesdays, November 17 through December 9, or a new, unwrapped toy on Wednesdays, November 19 through December 3, will receive $5 off gate admission after making their donation at the light show entrance. Other features include Military Appreciation Night November 16, Furry friends for Paws and Claus, November 25 and December 9. Open 5:30-10 p.m. nightly, including holidays (Santa’s Village will close after Dec. 24). Advance tickets available online at IlluminateLightShow.com. http://www.illuminatelightshow.com/.
Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educator’s Series featuring Desiree Roots CD “Don’t Ever Stop Dreaming” Release Party, Tuesday, December 9th 2 shows, 7pm & 9:15pm, doors open at 6pm at Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall, 623 East Main Street, Richmond. Tickets $25 per show or you can order them on-line http://www.vajazz.org or call 804-643-1972.
Richmond Anthem Marathon, Complete race information can also be found at http://www.richmondmarathon.org. Race Start Times: HCA Virginia 8k: 7am, American Family Fitness Half Marathon: 7:30am, Anthem Richmond Marathon: 7:50am; Spectator Information and Party Zones: Each location features music, refreshments, and giveaways. Party Zones serves as a hub for spectators to show their support and enthusiasm. Start – Broad Street and 7th Street, Starbucks River Road Shopping Center (Marathon Mile 7), CVS on Forest Hill Avenue (Marathon Mile 12.9), The Diamond on the Boulevard (Marathon Mile 20), Bryan Park Party Zone (Half Marathon Mile 7). In addition to the Party Zones on the course, the post-race celebration will take place on Brown’s Island from 8am-3pm. There will be live music, food and drink vendors, and family activities as participants across the finish line. For detailed information on parking visit http://www.richmondmarathon.org/travel/parking.aspx – the site also has a full listing of traffic changes and road closures.
American Indian Pow-Wow and Show, November 14 – 16, Friday, Cultural Exchange for area schools, 9am – 2pm, Saturday, 10am – 7pm, Grand Entry at noon & Sunday, 10am -7pm at Richmond Raceway Complex, Commonwealth Building, featuring arts and entertainment, face painting, bow-n-arrow shooting, crafts, food includes buffalo stew, Indian Tacos & Buffalo burgers, dance and competition. Details call 252-532-0821 or email for discount powwow@vance.net.
The Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair & Gift Shop at The Weinstein JCC, through November 23rd, books include Natural Virginia by Ben Greenberg, Timeless: Love, Morgenthau & Me by Lucinda Franks, Community Family Celebration and more. For details visit http://www.weinsteinjcc.org or call 804-285-6500.
Monacan High School presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged,” November 13 – 15, 7pm, tickets $7 at door, School located 11501 Smoketree Drive, North Chesterfield, 804-378-2480.
1st Unity Family Support Drive, Thanksgiving Drive, a collaboration of Virginia Hornets, kids world, FGXpress Richmond, Inspirations Inc., and volunteers, Through November 21st, Drop off sites include, Kids World locations, 7530 iron Bridge Road, or 931 South Providence Road, North Chesterfield & 5530 Belmont Road, Richmond, Inspirations, 10454 Midlothian Turnpike, for details call 804-322-3219.
Richmond Cider Celebration at 17th St. Farmers’ Market , Saturday, November 15th, 11:00am-4:00pm. Nine of Virginia’s cideries plus music, workshops and food vendors. Full servings of cider, apple juice and food not included. $20 ticket includes: 10 cider tastings. Food available for purchase from local restaurants. Guests can also purchase full servings of cider, apple juice and food. Under 21 may enter at no charge and purchase a la carte food and drinks. http://www.bluebeecider.com/storefront/richmond-cider-celebration.
Goodwill Baptist Church’s 75th Anniversary Celebration, 8701 Hungary Spring Road, Henrico, Saturday, November 15th, noon, cookout, special program and fall festival. November 16th noon, special service, details 804-672-9294.
Side Street Gallery, Christmas Bazaar, 127 – 129 Pickwick Avenue, Colonial Heights, Saturday, November 15th, Handmade gifts, details visit http://www.sidestreetgallery127.com or call 804-536-0011.
FUTURE Event: Richmond Symphony “Come & Play”, The Richmond Symphony invites musicians of all ages and abilities to sign up and play with Richmond Symphony musicians on Sunday, November 23, the concert starts at 6pm, rehearsal will be from 2:30 – 5pm at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Registration is 410 on-line http://www.richmondsymphony.com. there is no cost to attend the “Come & Play” performance.
Virginia Rep opens with “Mame” starring Tony Nominee Emily Skinner & Singer/actress Desiree Roots, Friday, November 21st – January 2015, Evening performances 8pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 7pm on select Wednesdays and all Thursdays. Matinee performances 2pm, on Sunday and select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Directed and choreographed by Broadway Veteran Patti D’Beck. Details http://www.va-rep.org.
The Giving Heart Community Thanksgiving Feast, volunteers and donations are needed, to volunteer and get more information visit http://www.thegivingheart.org/Volunteerinfo.html or call 804-749-4726.
Ashland’s Holiday Walking Tours starting at Ashland Museum, 105 Hanover Avenue, December 14th, 2:30pm – 4pm & 4:40 – 6pm. stops include The Historic Downtown District, Randolph-Macon’s Campus, and the College Avenue Neighborhood. Tickets are $25, members $15 after December 14th, tickets $30, reservations encouraged, for more information visit, http://ashlandmuseum.org/museum-news/holidaytour/ or call 804-368-7314.
Grammy Award Winner Tony Bennett performing Thursday, December 18th, 8pm at The Altria Theater, formerly the Landmark, tickets http://www.Altriatheater.com, or 800-514-3849.
22nd Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival, November 21st – 23rd, Friday, 3pm – 11pm, Saturday, 12pm – 10pm, & Sunday 12 pm – 8pm at The Greater Richmond Convention Center. Featuring Hold It Down Tattoo, Kingpin Tattoo Supply & Jack Brown’s Tattoo Revival, Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand returns to the River City, one day pass $20, three-day pass $40, ages 12-17 $5, children under 12 free. Details visit http://www.rvatattoo.com.
Victorian Holidays at Maymont, November 21st – January 4th, Maymont Mansion Tours, wreath Workshops, Deck the Halls Workshop, Old Fashioned Christmas, St. Nick’s Party, Maymont by moonlight, Private Carriage Ride, details http://www.maymont.org or call 804-358-7166, ext. 310.
6th Annual RVA Feed The City 2014 – serving Thanksgiving dinner to Richmond’s homeless and less fortunate citizens, Sunday, November 23, at Monroe Park, 620 West Main Street from 2:00 — 5:00 pm. Donations needed to provide full Thanksgiving courses, non-perishable to-go boxes, winter clothing, haircuts, health screenings, employment opportunities, and other free services to the citizens of Richmond who are in greater need. Last year, we fed over 1,500 men, women, and children. Details visit http://www.RVAFeedTheCity.com or http://www.Facebook.com/RVAFeedTheCity. Email RVA Feed The City at rvafeedthecity@gmail.com.
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