Weekend Events
January 15-17
Richmond Fishing Expo, Friday, 10am – 7pm, Saturday, 9am – 7pm Sunday, 10am – 5pm at Meadow Event Park – State Fairgrounds of Virginia, Doswell. The expo offers the largest variety of fishing products and services, seminars with experts in the business.Tickets are: adults $8, Seniors & Military $7, children 5 and under free. Get more information at http://richmondfishingexpo.com/.
Saturday, 8pm Susan Greenbaum presents Carole King’s “Tapestry” at Ashland Coffee & Tea. Tapestry was released in 1971 and received four Grammy Awards 1972, including Album of the year. Greenbaum will perform also on Friday, January 22 at 8pm, get details at www.susangreenbaum.com or http://ashlandcoffeeandtea.com/events or call 804-798-1702.
Saturday, January 16
Edgar Allan Poe’s 207th Birthday Bash, from noon – 12am, at the Poe Museum located at 1914-16 East Main Street. Twelve hours of performances, music, tours, activities and exhibit. some of the highlights include Walking Tour of Shockoe Bottom, birthday cake, and showcasing rare and little known oddities from the collection taken out of the vault just for this event. For details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1508338939460726/ or call 804-648-5523.
Positive Vibe Cafe 11th anniversary celebration with live music and food from 5-10pm at 2825 Hathaway Road, Richmond. The Cafe is a non-profit whose mission is to train and employ people with disabilities in the food service industry as well as serve as a restaurant. Get more details at http://positiveviberva.com/ or call 804-560-9622.
Sunday, January 17
Annual Freedom Classic Festival, Doors open 4pm at Richmond Coliseum, 601 East Leigh Street, event features College Fair, Gospel Showcase, Drumline, and basketball Competition and Virginia Union University vs Virginia State University at 7pm. Get details at http://www.freedomclassicfestival.com/.
January 17 – 18
Richmond Jewish Food Festival, 11:30am – 7:30pm Sunday & Monday at Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, for more details visit www.richmondjewishfoodfestival.com or call 804-288-7953.
Monday, January 18
The Faces of H.O.P.E. of Virginia day of service 10am at 249 East German School Road, Richmond. The community is invited to volunteer at the organization’s new location. Service projects include assembling a basketball court in the gymnasium, arranging the clientele’s workout space and equipment, and preparing the behavioral health and nutrition class rooms to enhance clientele’s learning environment. It is The Faces of H.O.P.E.’s goal to end childhood obesity in the Richmond area and surrounding communities, and to share best practices. For more information visit www.thefacesofhope.org or call (804) 308-5999.
30th annual Henrico County Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Preserving The Legacy” at Henrico High School Auditorium, 302 Azalea Avenue, at 11:30am. Keynote speaker Linda Thomas – President NAACP, Caroline County Branch. Church Service 9:30am at St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Road, Glen Allen.
MLK Community Events: Rolling for Freedom-R&F, Upsilon Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Radio One Richmond presents, Community Can We Talk? – 12pm -2pm at the Social Services Building, 4100 Hull Street, Southside Plaza, refreshments provided by Subway Restaurants on west Broad Street. Free Event.
Peace Center Youth: Take a Stand Against Gun Violence, 2pm at the Bell Tower, (9th & Bank Streets) on the grounds of the Capitol. A dozen teenagers from the Richmond Peace Education Center presents a street theater performance and a call to end to gun violence. For details visit Richmond Peace Education Center, www.rpec.orgor call 804-232-1002 or to learn more about the Vigil and Advocacy Day visit www.vacps.org.
Boaz & Ruth 14th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, 6pm at 2800 Third Avenue, Richmond, ceremony followed by a candlelight walk. Keynote Speaker Christy Coleman, Co-Chief Executive Officer – The American Civil War Museum. For details visit http://boazandruth.com/index.cfm or call 804-329-4900.
FUTURE EVENTS: Wednesday, January 27
The Richmond Divas and the Richmond Symphony in Concert. “Richmond’s Finest” featuring The Richmond Symphony, Debra Wagoner, Cathy Motley-Fitch and Desiree Roots with Pianist Ryan Corbitt, 7pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, get details at http://www.artsglenallen.com/ or call 804-261-ARTS (2787).
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, Home ownership information session, Wednesday, February 17 & April 20 at The Veritas School. 3400 Brook Road, Richmond. For more details on the Home Ownership session and how to volunteer with Habitat visit www.richmondhabitat.org or call 804-Jennifer Presley at 804-232-7001.
