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July 1, 2010
4th Annual Latin Jazz Festival set for August
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 Salsa Meetup. FREE.
June 14, 2010
The 1st Annual Gospel Music Fest comes to Dogwood Dell in July
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 around Fountain Lake. When I received the call to pull together a Gospel Event for my own city and to become this year’s guest producer, I was speechless,” says The Belle. “All I could think about were the endless opportunities I could provide for so many talented people who sing and dance before the Lord from Richmond throughout Virginia and beyond.”
June 9, 2010
Tour de Harrison heads to Byrd Park on Father’s Day
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 Day with family and friends. Money raised will go to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research which funds better treatments with fewer long term side effects and cures for childhood cancers.
May 31, 2010
Movie night in Byrd Park
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be shown in Byrd Park on Friday, June 18,
at 8:30PM. FREE.
May 31, 2010
Kids Fishing Fair at Shield’s Lake set for Saturday
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 is free and open to all youth ages 5 to 15 accompanied by an adult. Bring water, snacks, sunblock, chairs, fishing poles and tackle. (Some poles and tackle will be available for use.) It’s Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend, so no license is required! For more information, call 804-232-1982.
May 13, 2010
People-Powered Bike and Pedestrian Initiative Kickoff at the Byrd Park Round House
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.
April 5, 2010
Arts in the Park set for May 1st and 2nd
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. will gather in Byrd Park to display everything from fine art paintings to jewelry and weavings. Arts in the Park is recognized as one of the top art shows in the country and is an event people around the entire state of Virginia look forward to each year.
November 10, 2009
Veterans Day Events at the Carrilon
(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 Major Miguel A. Casasnovas will recite the poem “Salute to a Veteran” by Frank J. Montoya, retired U.S. Army. In addition, renowned classical pianist and Julliard graduate Jim Pettis will accompany soloist Brian C. Little, Sr. Invocation and benediction offered by the Reverend Cheryl Ivey-Green.
Historically Veterans Day has been celebrated on the 11th day of November which is the anniversary of the signing of Armistice that finished World War I. The main hostilities of World War I were properly finished at the 11th hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.
The event starts at 1pm at the Carillon. Representative Bobby Scott will speak.
August 26, 2009
Mourning Obsessions, Poe, & more at Maymont
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 in the Victorian era. Read more…October Programs: The Age of Poe and More Fantastic Fall Fun
Visitors can commemorate the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s birth, celebrate fall with their toddlers, take an exhilarating estate stroll, and experience Maymont lit by the moon. Read more…
August 6, 2009
Potterfield to lead Byrd Park walking tour
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 of Richmond’s largest park.
April 8, 2009
Beat the Heat with the Richmond Fire 5K Run/Walk
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!