January 2009
5 Monday
Merry Monday Fireside story time in the library, free
s’mores in the Children’s Garden. 5-8 p.m. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden,
1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887, lewisginter.org. Free with Garden admission,
$6-10.
6 Tuesday
Club Mom Young children and parents will enjoy music,
friends and food at Chesterfield Towne Center, 9-11 a.m.
chesterfieldcenter.com. FREE.
Adoption Information The Richmond Department of Social
Services is looking for caring, committed and consistent parents for our
Foster/Adopt Parenting Program. Learn more at this 2-hr session. 6 p.m.
900 E. Marshall St. (804)646-KIDS. FREE.
7 Wednesday
In the Galleries Drawing Club Guest artists inspire and
advise students age 12-18. Bring sketchbooks and/or drawing board, pencils,
eraser. 3:30-5 p.m. VMFA Marble Hall.
www.vmfa.museum, 340-1405. FREE.
8 Thursday
Mom, Dad… It’s Due Tomorrow! This workshop will show adults
how to use the library’s web-based resources to help students gather
information for all types of projects and reports. 7 p.m. Twin Hickory Area
Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd. Registration required,
henricolibrary.org,
364-1400. FREE.
Side By Side The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra joins
their grown-up counterparts for a lively concert. 7 p.m. Cosby High School
14300 Fox Club Parkway, Midlothian. 788-1212,
richmondsymphony.com. $5-12.
9 Friday
Legend of the Poinsettia The spiritual reverence of the
season is combined with the joy and laughter of traditional festivities
through dance and song. Presented by The Latin Ballet of Virginia. 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Through January 11. 379-2555,
artsglenallen.com. $15-20.
10 Saturday
Gyotaku: The Japanese Art of Fish Printing Discover
interesting facts about Virginia’s native fish, and paint two Maymont
t-shirts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Register,
358-7166 x324, maymont.org. $32-35.
Juggler Paul "Garbanzo" Hudert has traveled the world
throwing things in the air... and catching them. 11:30 a.m. Children's
Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St.
www.c-mor.org. $7-8.
Behind Closed Doors A special peek at the inner workings of
the Maymont Nature Center. Thirteen aquariums and more than 200 animals
require more care than meets the eye. Ages 5+ with adult. 1 p.m. Maymont
Nature Center. Register at the Visitor Center desk on the day of the
program. 358-7166 x333, maymont.org. $4-5.
Legend of the Poinsettia See Jan. 9 listing. 2:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 379-2555,
artsglenallen.com. $15-20.
VCU Honor Orchestra Music performed by an orchestra made up
of top high school string students from around the region. 5 p.m. VCU
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. 828-0100,
events.vcu.edu. FREE.
Kids' Night Out Have fun with fitness games and dinner! For
ages 7-14. 6 p.m. Fitwize 4 Kids, 3426 Pump Rd. Register, 332-5486,
www.fitwize4kids.com. $35.
Jazz Orchestra Enjoy a family evening of big band music
with the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Henrico Theatre.
co.henrico.va.us/rec/ Reservations, 328-4491. FREE.
11 Sunday
Legend of the Poinsettia See Jan. 9 listing. 2:30 and 6
p.m. Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 379-2555,
artsglenallen.com.
$15-20.
Enchanting Icicles Hanging from the rooftop like shimmering
glass, icicles add a touch of magic to our winter days. Find out how these
icy marvels are formed. For ages 4-5. 1:30 p.m. Three Lakes Nature Center.
Info, 262-5055. Register,
co.henrico.va.us/rec. $6.
12 Monday
Merry Monday See Jan 5 listing. 5-8 p.m. Lewis Ginter
Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887,
lewisginter.org. Free with Garden
admission, $6-10.
The Nature of Boys Parents of boys ages 2-5 will learn
about social responses, environmental influences and the effects of media on
their sons, as well as gender-specific behavior management approaches.
Babysitting available with advance notice. 7 p.m. Weinstein JCC, 5403
Monument Ave. 545-8617,
weinsteinjcc.org. $15 single/$20 couple.
13 Tuesday
Toddler Time: Teddy Bear Parade! This program for 1- to
3-year-olds incorporates music, art and language. 9:45 a.m. Children’s
Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St. Register, 474-7015.
c-mor.org. $5-12/person includes museum
admission.
Momix: Passion An enchanted synthesis of theatre, circus,
athleticism and comedy. Riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props
and pure talent unite to create great entertainment. 7:30 p.m. Modlin
Center, 28 Westhampton Way. Repeats Jan. 14 & 15. 289-8980,
modlin.richmond.edu. $16-32.
14 Wednesday
Australian Story Time Travel Down Under for a story, craft
and snack with a special Australian storyteller. Ages 2-6 with adult. 6:30
p.m. Belmont Branch Library, 3100 Ellwood Ave. 646-1139. FREE.
15 Thursday
CMoR Art Class Creative fun for ages 3-6 at 9:30 a.m. and
ages 5-8 at 4 p.m. Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St.
Registration required, 474-7015,
www.c-mor.org. $10 plus admission.
Adoption Orientation Interested in learning more about infant
adoption? Attend this informational session. 5 p.m. Children’s Home Society
of Virginia, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. (804) 353-0191,
www.chsva.org. FREE.
Pathways to Parenthood for Cancer Survivors Dr. Elizabeth
McGee, reproductive endocrinologist at VCU Medical Center, will describe the
latest innovations and treatment guidelines that may help men and women
become parents despite cancer. 7 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W.
Broad St. Register, 828-8360,
massey.vcu.edu/symposia. FREE.
16 Friday
Art Start: Clay Ages 1 to 3 with an adult will have a
chance to develop motor skills and art appreciation… and have fun! 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St. Register, 474-7015.
c-mor.org. $5-13.
Live Sky and Sky Watch: Venus Come for the interactive planetarium
show and stay to look at the night sky with members of the Richmond
Astronomical Society. 6 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St.
864-1400, smv.org. FREE.
17 Saturday
State Yo-Yo Contest Kids of all ages can watch or
participate in the official Virginia State Yo-Yo Competition. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St. For contest info,
www.yoyoevents.org/VAstates.
For museum info, www.c-mor.org. Free to
watch or compete in Beginner's division. $15 to compete.
Mother Goose Tells Classic Tales The stories come alive
with puppets, and children can have a part by wearing a costume to match the
story or participating in the activities that go with each story. 10:30 a.m.
Midlothian Library. Registration is required,
library.chesterfield.gov
or 794-7907. FREE.
Process Over Product Become an abstract expressionist as
you mix and apply acrylics using nontraditional methods. For ages 5-8. 1
p.m. VMFA Pauley Center. Register,
www.vmfa.museum, 340-1405. $28-30.
Jay Unger & Molly Mason in a concert of timeless renditions
of Appalachian melodies, Cajun and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War
classics, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country, and original
works. 7 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 261-2787,
artsglenallen.com. $25.
18 Sunday
Apothecary Birthday Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Hugh
Mercer by learning what combination of herbs, extracts and barks were used
200 years ago to cure what ails you. 12-4 p.m. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop,
1020 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 540-373-3362,
apva.org. FREE.
19 Monday
Poe’s 24-hour Birthday Bash Enjoy poetry readings during
the day, tour the Museum in the dead of night, or join us for birthday cake
and a candlelight vigil at Poe’s shrine at dusk. 12:01 a.m. Monday to
midnight. Poe Museum, 1914 E. Main St. 648-5523,
www.poemuseum.org.
The Wonder of Girls Parents of girls ages 2-5 will learn
about environmental influences and the effects of media on their daughters,
as well as gender-specific behavior management approaches. Babysitting
available with advance notice. 7 p.m. Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave.
545-8617, www.weinsteinjcc.org.
$15 single/$20 couple.
A Celebration of Unity Concert
honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring Greater Richmond Children’s
Choir, Grace & Holy Trinity Adult Choir and the Sanctuary Choir of Riverview
Baptist. 7:30 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St.
359-5628. Donations welcome.
20 Tuesday
Celtic Crossroads Experience the music, dance and culture
of Ireland in this high-energy performance. 7 p.m. Cultural Arts Center at
Glen Allen. 261-2787,
www.artsglenallen.com. $25.
21 Wednesday
1-2-3 Magic Learn an easy, effective way to manage
difficult child behavior. For parents of 2- to 12-year-olds. 6:30 p.m.
Continues Jan. 28. Commonwealth Parenting, Innsbrook.
Register, commonwealthparenting.org, 545-1272. $40.
Mother Goose Tells Classic Tales The stories come alive
with puppets, and children can have a part by wearing a costume to match the
story or participating in the activities that go with each story. 7 p.m.
Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Registration is required,
library.chesterfield.gov
or 748-1603. FREE.
Edgar Allan Poe Comes
Alive! Actor Scott Craig Jones will become the ghost of Poe
to perform some of his most chilling works, including “The Raven,” “The
Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Masque of the Red Death.” Recommended for middle-schoolers
and older. 7:30 p.m. Chester Library. Registration is required,
library.chesterfield.gov
or 748-6314. FREE.
22 Thursday
Generation Dream 2009 This performance will
include percussion by Drums No Guns; original spoken word performances by
young people from the Richmond Youth Peace Project; and dance, vocal and
instrumental performances by several area groups. 7 p.m. VCU Singleton
Performing Arts Center, 922 Park Ave. 232-1002.
www.rpec.org. $3/family.
“A
Gift of Gracias: The Legend of Altagracia.” Listen to this Julia
Alvarez book about the patron saint of the Dominican Republic, and make a
craft about thankfulness. 7 p.m. Dumbarton Area Library, 6800 Staples Mill
Rd. 262-6507, henricolibrary.org. FREE.
23 Friday
Virginia Boat Show Dealers representing 60 boat lines with
a virtual sea of boats fill the exhibit hall. Plus fishing demos and docking
simulators. 1-9 p.m. Greater Richmond Convention Center. Also Jan
24, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Jan 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
800-332-3976, www.macevents.com.
$6-8, children under 12 free.
24 Saturday
Out of Sight Flight A three hour program designed to meet
most of the requirements of the Girl Scout’s Junior Aerospace activity
Badge. 9:30 a.m. Virginia Aviation Museum, 5701 Huntsman Rd. Register,
236-3622, www.vam.smv.org. $15.
Weather Watch A three hour program designed to meet most of
the requirements of the Girl Scout’s Junior Weather Watch activity badge.
1:30 p.m. Virginia Aviation Museum, 5701 Huntsman Rd. Register, 236-3622,
www.vam.smv.org. $15.
25 Sunday
School Open House Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
will host an open house, 12:30-2 p.m. 8250 Woodman
Rd. www.ollschoolric.com. FREE.
Justin Roberts dishes out intelligent and whimsically
rocking songs about pop flies, unusual hairstyles and pratfalls of
childhood. 2 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 261-2787,
artsglenallen.com. $12.50.
(Photo: Todd Rosenberg 2006)
Kicked Back Classics Join the Richmond Symphony for a
musical tribute to Edgar Allen Poe, and your Sunday afternoon will be sleepy
Nevermore! Instrument petting zoo, 3 p.m. Concert, 4 p.m. The National, 708
E. Broad St. 788-1212, richmondsymphony.com. $10-17.
Sing Out for Freedom,
Pray for Peace Interfaith Concert with choirs from all around
Richmond. 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St. FREE.
26 Monday
Lunar New Year Origami Celebrate the Lunar New Year
learning how to make simple origami. Fold-n-tell storytime, 6:30 p.m.;
Origami making, 7 p.m. Sandston Branch Library, 23 E. Williamsburg
Rd. 737-3758, www.henricolibrary.org.
FREE.
27 Tuesday
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS The longest running musical in
Broadway history. 7:30 p.m. Repeats Jan. 28. John Paul
Jones Arena. 888- JPJ-TIXS,
www.johnpauljonesarena.com. $47-57.
Father/Daughter Date Night This special evening for girls
and their fathers will include dinner, dancing and lots of fun. For ages
3-5. 6:30 p.m. Confederate Hills Recreation Center. Info, 501-5809.
Register, www.co.henrico.va.us/rec.
$7.50/person.
29 Thursday
Adoption Orientation Interested in learning more about
adopting older children from foster care? Attend this informational session.
4 p.m. Children’s Home Society of Virginia, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. (804)
353-0191, www.chsva.org. FREE.
31 Saturday
Winter Wildlife Hike through Maymont’s winter landscape and
learn how Virginia’s animals cope in cold winter months. Ages 4-6. 10 a.m.
Maymont Nature Center. Register, 358-7166 x324,
www.maymont.org. $8-10.
Transition and Resource Fair for families with
special-needs students. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northstar Academy, 8055 Shrader
Rd. 747-1003. FREE.
Lunar New Year Celebration Taste dumplings, watch martial
arts, try calligraphy and cheer during the Lion Dance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St.
www.c-mor.org. $7-8.
Mother Goose Tells Classic Tales The stories come alive
with puppets, and children can have a part by wearing a costume to match the
story or participating in the activities that go with each story. 10:30 a.m.
Chester Library. Registration is required,
library.chesterfield.gov
or 748-6314. FREE.
Process Over Product Become an abstract expressionist as
you mix and apply acrylics using nontraditional methods. For ages 9-12. 1
p.m. VMFA Pauley Center. Register,
www.vmfa.museum, 340-1405. $28-30.
Traditional Celtic,
British and American Songs Phil Cooper’s and Margaret Nelson’s
approach to folk music is humorous, informative, heart-warming and
thought-provoking. 8 p.m. Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Rd.
richmondfolkmusic.com, 804-647-7856.
$12 in advance/$15 at the door.
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