Category Archives: Entertainment

Crisis of a Country: A U.S. Civil War Musical Retrospective This Friday

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From event description:

March 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. This work by student composer Allen Wittig will be performed by the combined forces of the VCU Orchestra and Commonwealth Singers at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The concert will be conducted by Maestro Daniel Myssyk, augmented by the Williamsburg Choral Guild and narrated by Christy Coleman, president of the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. Free to VCU students with ID; $7 in advance, $10 on the day of performance for non-VCU students. For tickets, visit www.showclix.com/events/1320.

Richmond Zombie News

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Yes, the zombie genre is somehow still shambling forward. And while there may be collective groans from a jaded (rotten?) populace, Richmond still has the virus-

First, there is newfound pride in a local actor done good- Chad Coleman

See Style article by clicking here.
See Richmond Magazine article by clicking here.

I take special pride as I was a fan of the comic book after discovering the very first issue back in 2003 and have been thoroughly enjoying the television adaptation.

Secondly, how could I not help to publicize the showing of one of my favorite all time movies-

Dawn of the Dead, 5 pm this evening at VCU’s Anderson Gallery.

Really Really Free Market/Spaghetti Dinner with Bread and Circus Saturday

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This Saturday from noon to 3 pm in Monroe Park is the Really Really Free Market.

The RVA Really Really Free Markets provide people with a chance to share the excess that they possess, to prevent the landfills from filling with stuff that will never decompose and is nowhere near the end of its usefulness, and to offer the community a chance to come together for a day of free fun in the sun!

There are a wide variety of things that can be shared. There have been workshops led by community members and musical performances. Community members have brought games to play with each other at the market. Vegan cookies have also been known to make an appearance.

So the last Saturday of every month, dig through your closets, take the extra from your work, ask your parents and friends and neighbors to come to bring stuff and come to get stuff. Bring clothes, furniture, food, tapes, cds, office supplies, kitchen stuff, knick knacks & paddy whacks! Bring your music, your skills, your stuff, your food, and your friends and family, and help us prove that there is enough stuff in the world for everybody!

***PLEASE bring any and all warm weather clothing that you’re not using this year! We especially have a need for X-Large and up sizes!!***

And, Saturday evening…

All the Saints Theater Company, the folks who organize Oregon Hill’s Halloween Parade, are holding a spaghetti dinner at a Westover Hills church. Special guests are the famous Bread and Puppet Theater from Vermont, on tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary. They will be performing the Circus of the Possiblitarians:

The Circus of the Possibilitarians is a satirical horse and butterfly circus, addressing pertinent national and international issues in a clownish fashion, including rotten ideas, a wild dancing horse and some mellow lions, a solemn salute to the world’s casualties and much more! The Dire Circumstance Jubilation Ensemble provides a little bit of brass and a lot of noise. Please take note that if some of the circus acts are politically puzzling to adults, accompanying children can usually explain them.

Dinner starts at 7, show at 8. More details on the FaceBook event page.

Also, don’t forget the Main Street Library’s Knitting Sale Extravaganza on Saturday.

Weekend Reminders

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RVANews has ‘5 Things’, and while I am glad they included the RVA Environmental Film Festival, there are a few other things to keep in mind this weekend-

Clinton is speaking at the Landmark Friday, and if nothing else, be mindful of traffic craziness.

There are other opportunities to take advantage of this weekend, from more movies to classical strings, from a vicarious trip to Thailand and Cambodia to Peace Beast.

Also, cannon fire.

Lastly, an advance plug for an event happening next week at the Flying Brick–

On Friday, February 15th, at 6 PM, Alexis Zeigler will host a slideshow and discussion titled: Living Without Fossil Fuel: Living free of fossil fuel and corporate dependence. Taking charge of our future. Find out how. The event will be held at The Flying Brick, 506 South Pine Street, Richmond Virginia and is free and open to the public.
How do peak oil, climate change, and the limits of growth affect abortion rights, income equality, and civil liberties? The presentation will examine the hidden connections between ecology, economics, politics, and social justice, and how to use those connections to effect real, long-lasting change.

Former President Clinton At Landmark Theater on Friday

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As part of the Richmond Forum series, former President Clinton will be speaking at the Landmark Theater on Friday. The title of his lecture is “Embracing Our Common Humanity”.

Blurb from Landmark Theater page:

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States of America. Today, President Clinton is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world. President Clinton’s public speeches describe the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values.
President Clinton’s presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.

Flu Following Fiction?

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Although Norfolk hospitals are joining ones across the nation calling for masks, there’s been no emergency declared…yet…although this online novel, which was published earlier, might still entertain my flu-suffering, bed-ridden neighbors:

Harbor On The Hill…

A devastated nation, a determined people; amidst the rubble, a new beginning …

…In the ensuing panic, a second pathogen is mysteriously released; killing millions, crippling governments, and toppling the global economy like a house of cards.

As seen through the eyes of three people – a veteran detective, a medical intern, and an eccentric tinkerer – residents of a gritty urban neighborhood band together to protect themselves from the world-changing consequences of a society collapsed. Unprepared and defenseless, an eclectic mix of working class families, college students, and young professionals are forced to suffer the abrupt transition from inner-city community to fortified enclave as the Richmond district of Oregon Hill struggles to endure the first year of a dystopian nightmare. During that dark time, the specter of death appears without warning, desperate actions produce fatal results, and misplaced loyalties, careless mistakes, and half-measures end in tragedy. But an unusual alliance and unexpected windfall offer a glimmer of hope that the beleaguered community may yet survive.