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Weekend Events: Kehinde Wiley opens at VMFA, Field Day, Jammin on The James and more

By: Antoinette Essa

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June 10-12

40th annual Norfolk Harborfest, the largest, longest running free Maritime Festival in the Country, is in Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, continues Friday and Saturday, noon-11pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, work boat races, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more. Get more details at https://festevents.org/.

Athletes from all across Virginia will be competing in the annual Special Olympics Summer Games. This year is Special Olympics Virginia’s first outside ceremony in more than 30 years. And a special appearance by Rayvon Owen, American Idol finalist and Richmond native, will be performing a free mini-concert after the Ceremony, which starts at 7:45 pm Friday, June 10 in Robins Stadium and includes fireworks. Virginia’s Governor Terry McAuliffe also will be making an appearance to conduct a ceremonial signing of Virginia’s ABLE Act. Fans are encouraged to sign up to cheer online at www.volunteer2cheer.com, and if you can’t make it, don’t worry you can still get in on the action, the University of Richmond will be live streaming several of this year’s events. Tune in to https://www.youtube.com/user/RichmondSpiders/live Friday, June 10 from 7:30 to 9 pm to watch the Opening Ceremony and Saturday, June 11, for track & field competitions from 9 am to 3 pm. For more details visit www.specialolympicsva.org.

Festival of Art at Dogwood Dell features, Poemas by The Latin Ballet of Virginia and The Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Friday , 8:30pm; Saturday – Kings of Swing – 8pm; Sunday – Susan Greenbaum – 8pm; June 17 – Plunky and Oneness. Byrd Park, 600 South Boulevard, details 804-646-DELL.

June 11

The wait is finally over, “Kehinde Wiley – A New Republic” exhibition will open to the public Saturday at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Museum Director Alex Nyerges says of the artist “Wiley is one of the most popular artists in America today.” “The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was one of the first comprehensive art museums to acquire his portraits, and we are thrilled to present a larger selection of his work to the public. These paintings and sculptures challenge centuries of stereotypes, and we hope our visitors will feel engaged and make the connection between Wiley’s works and those in our galleries.” The exhibition features more than 50 monumental paintings and sculptures and will be on view June 11 through September 5. The museum is also offering several events that include an Artist Talk with Kehinde Wiley Friday, June 10, at 6 pm, tickets are required and a family day – Celebrate African and African-American Art Saturday, June 11, from 11am – 3 pm, Participants receive free admission to the exhibition thanks to the Richmond, VA. Chapter, The Links, Inc. For more information visit http://vmfa.museum/ or call 804-340-1400.

Higher Achievement Richmond’s first Field Day RVA is Saturday, June 11, registration starts at 10:30am and the event starts 11am at the Bon Secours Redskins Training Center, 2401 West Leigh Street. You’re invited to revisit your childhood day their days by participating in a water balloon toss, three-legged race, capture the flag, and tug of war – all to support Higher Achievement, a local an after school and summer academic program for middle school students in Richmond. The event will have a beer truck provided by Love Land and Distributors, food trucks, music, and a special appearance by guest judge Nutzy the Flying Squirrel. Teams of six to ten participants will compete and are also encouraged to dress in a uniform for a team uniform contest. Come cheer the CBS 6 Team on to victory. For more details visit www.FieldDayRVA.org.

Jammin on The James is back Saturday 6pm – 8pm with Red Light Rodeo for a free concerts on the grounds of Wilton Museum, Wilton, Wilton, 215 S. Wilton Road. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for family friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Activities include complimentary evening tours of Wilton as well as face-painting, games, and crafts for kids. Free admission. All concerts are rain or shine. Donations appreciated. For more details visit http://www.wiltonhousemuseum.org/events/.

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival, Saturday, VIP session noon-6pm and regular session 2pm-6pm at Richmond Raceway Complex. Sampling from 60 Beers, 40 Bourbons and lots of BBQ. Admission gets you a sampling glass for all you can taste and live music all day. On-site cash only, ATMs available on site. For details visit http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia/show-info.

Virginia War Memorial Artifacts Roadshow-Summer Edition, Saturday, 10am – 12:30pm Galanti Education Center Open 9am – 4pm, the Public is invited to bring in military-related memorabilia from any era for expert review and preservation tips. Artifacts will be reviewed by Virginia War Memorial Curator Jesse Smith and noted military collectible experts Robert House and Warren Shindle from Virginia Beach. No charge for individual reviews, No monetary values or appraisals given. Dealers prohibited and Weapons, small arms and ordinance items will be checked for safety prior to review by representatives of Green Top Hunting & Fishing. The Memorial is at 621 South Belvidere Street, Free admission. Free parking. For details visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

St. Mary Catholic Church annual Rummage Sale, Saturday, 8am-noon in the Parish Hall (school gym) 9505 Gayton Road. For sale items include furniture, house wares, books, clothing, linens, sporting goods, jewelry, and more. Benefits St. Mary Human Concerns Ministry and all they serve. For details visit http://www.stmarysrichmond.org/ or call 804-740-4044.

June 12

4^th annual Richmond Bacon Festival, Sunday from 11am – 5pm, at the 17^th Street Farmer’s Market, Shockoe Bottom. Featuring 40 of the areas favorite restaurants including a food truck court. Food vendors include – Strawberry Street Café, Halligan’s Bar and Grill, Mama J’s and others. Food plates are $4 each and Craft beer will be for sale from Devils Backbone Brewery Company. A $1 is suggested donation to the Enrichmond Foundation upon entry. For more information contact events@enrichmond.org.

June 10-26

Ramadan Friendship Dinners, sponsored by the American Turkish Friendship(ATFA) Richmond Chapter invites you to share in Ramadan Iftar dinners, Ramadan is June 6 to July 4. For details visit http://www.atfa.us/ and to participate in the dinners email richmond@atfa.us.

Future Events: Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educators Series features Trumpet Titan, Al Strong, Tuesday, June 14, 7pm-10pm at Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall, 623 East Main Street. Tickets www.vajazz.org.

Elegba Folklore Society’s Juneteenth – A Freedom Celebration, June 17-19 featuring comedian, civil rights activist and natural health enthusiast Dick Gregory June 17, Rhythm Hall at Dominion Arts Center (formerly Richmond CenterStage). Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15 for one and $25 for two, general admission. Tickets for students, 12 -18 are $10 and children under 12 are admitted free of charge. On Saturday, June 18, In Reflection happens beginning at 5pm at the Manchester Dock and along the Trail of Enslaved Africans. Admission is free. For details visit http://efsinc.org/ or call 804-644-3900.

Richmond vegetarian Festival, Saturday, June 25, Noon to 6:00 pm, food, music, speakers,
Azalea Gardens at Bryan Park. For details visit veggiefest.org.

CONCERTS 2016:

FRIDAY CHEERS – VENTURE RICHMOND

http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/venture/cheers.html;

https://www.facebook.com/venture.richmond/

ASHLAND STREET PARTIES

https://www.facebook.com/ashlandstreetparties/

ashlandstreetparties.com

FLOWERS AFTER 5

http://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/flowers-after-5/

https://www.facebook.com/LewisGinter/

FESTIVAL OF ARTS AT DOGWOOD DELL

http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/programmingdogwooddell.aspx