A tour led by Tyler Potterfield, author of Nonesuch a History of Richmond, Virginia Landscape to 1942, (via the Valentine Richmond History Center twitter feed): Tyler Potterfield leads a walk of #RVA’s Byrd Park, this Sunday, 2-4pm. Meet at the Chris Columbus statue with $10! (members pay only $5)
The Virginia Capital Trail has word on how you can support cycling and walking in Richmond: Richmonders: We’d love to see everyone at the Carillon at Byrd Park TOMORROW (9/13) Monday the 20th @ 630pm to speak out on how Richmond can become more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The Mayor’s Commission will be there, and [...]
The 4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival comes to Dogwood Dell on August 14 from 11AM-7PM. Scheduled performers include “El Gran Menique” * Edwin Ortiz and his La Ro-mana Orchestra * Jose Lorenzo * Timbason La Original * Gio & Clara Toro’s Salsa 4Life * Tanya Gonzalez’s (AHAR) La Mezcla Que Baila * David Prado’s Richmond [...]
The 1st Annual Gospel Music Fest with “The Belle” comes to Dogwood Dell on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 3-9PM. FREE! “I’m a Richmond native, who grew up in Byrd Park. My weekends often included going to Dogwood Dell with family members and friends to see plays and concerts or enjoy the fireworks while standing [...]
The 3rd Annual Tour de Harrison Ride starts at UR and heads out to Byrd Park: Join us for the third annual Tour de Harrison Ride on Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Father’s Day). The event is a family 10 mile bike ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Ride, cheer or just celebrate Father’s [...]
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be shown in Byrd Park on Friday, June 18, at 8:30PM. FREE.
The Kids Fishing Fair will be held this Saturday, June 5, from 9AM–noon at Shield’s Lake at Byrd Park. Local fishing experts will be on hand to teach children the basic of freshwater catch-and-release fishing. Co-sponsored by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Old Dominion Bassmasters and Green Top Sporting Goods, this program [...]
The Partnership for Smarter Growth, RABA, and V4TC present the People-Powered Bike and Pedestrian Initiative Kickoff at the Byrd Park Round House on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
The popular Arts in the Park in Byrd Park is less than a month away! The Carillon Civic Association Announces its 38th annual “Arts in the Park” show and sale at the Carillon in Byrd Park on May 1st, 11-6 p.m. and May 2nd, 11-5 p.m., 2010. More than 450 artists from around the U.S. [...]
(From wotbn.net) The City’s event will feature a bell concert on the unique clavier found on the upper level of the Carillon and played by City Carillonneur, Lawrence Robinson, Richmond’s Memorial Riffles will present a 21 gun salute followed by “Taps”. There will also be a presentation of colors by the Franklin Military Academy. Retired [...]
A recent email from the folks at Maymont has info about upcoming events: Vintage Maymont Celebrates Twelfth Year Enjoy an exciting evening with a high-spirited crowd and extraordinary items up for bid during this premier auction. Read more… New! Mourning Obsessions at Maymont Immerse yourself in the customs, beliefs and macabre memorabilia associated with death [...]
A Byrd Park walking tour has been announced for August 22 10AM-noon: Tyler Potterfield, author of Nonesuch a History of Richmond, Virginia Landscape to 1942, leads a walk through historic Byrd Park. Learn about its lakes, buildings, waterworks, Carillon, Dogwood Dell and the city’s first tree nursery. Participants will gain an appreciation of the landscape [...]
The Richmond Fire “Beat the Heat” 5K Run/Walk has been announced for June 20. Proceeds to benefit the Richmond Fire Department, the registration fee is $20. Find out more and register online today!
