events September 2008

Member Events

Capital Ale House Oktoberfest

September through 30th

The true German Oktoberfest is celebrated from September 20th-October 5th. We will be celebrating with German food specials and events throughout those weeks. Each Friday and Saturday night during the festival, we’ll feature live German music and dancing.

Fill your stein with your choice of over 15 German beers on draft.  Menu items will include: Giant pretzels with sweet mustard, bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerbraten and dumplings with ginger snap gravy, German potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut as well as our regular menu. The event begins at 5:00pm each night and will last until closing at 1:30am. For more information, phone-804-780-ALES

September 26th & 27th Entertainment will be provided by the SGTEV Hirschjager German dancers and beer-drinking music by Die Dorf Musikanten.

Capital Ale House Downtown, 623 East Main St, Richmond 

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An Autumn Harvest Tasting & Seed Swap

Thursday, October 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Presented by The Center for Rural Culture and Whole Foods Market®

• Sample delicious, local, seasonal foods
• Meet and talk with local farmers
• Learn about the nutritional advantages of fresh, local food
• Discover the value of seed saving
• Buy/Sell/Swap seeds with others
• Sample local wines
• Learn, Have Fun, Connect with Others!

Location:  Grace Episcopal Church Parish House, 2955 River Road West, Goochland, VA  23063

Cost:  $12 at the door includes wine tasting.  Save $2 by registering online today @ www.CenterForRuralCulture.org/events.php.  CRC members $8 (must pay at the door, or email admin@CenterForRuralCulture.org to receive a registration form via email).

Call:  804-314-9141 for more details.  This event is brought to you by Whole Foods Market®, 11173 West Broad St, Short Pump

• Click here to download the flier >>

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"A Steak in Our Community"

Philanthropy Week at Morton's September 29th-October 4th

Join us for a weeklong celebration of Richmond's most respected charities.

Enjoy great steak, fine wine, and spirited generosity!

We will be featuring a select organization each evening with a pre-fixe menu (with & without wine) and proceeds from each of those menus sold will go to the organizations.

Monday 29th: Hayes Hitzeman Foundation

Tuesday 30th: Make-A-Wish of Central Virginia

Wednesday 1st: Greater Richmond SCAN

Thursday 2nd: Comfort Zone Camp

Friday 3rd: Junior Achievement

Saturday 4th: Habitat for Humanity of Metropolitan Richmond

Reservations can be made by calling 804.648.1662, Ask for AnnMarie Grohs if more information is needed, or go to www.mortons.com the Richmond page

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High School Entries Set Records for McDonald’s® X-country Festival at Maymont

Open Race Entries Also Strong for September 26-27 Running Event

With 122 high school cross country teams from 10 states and the District of Columbia and over 2,800 registrants, the field in the high school division of the McDonald’s X-country Festival at Maymont, set for September 26-27th, will be the strongest and most numerous in the event’s six years.

www.sportsbackers.org

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Memories Galore joins nationwide Scrap Pink™ campaign

Sept. 26–28, 2008, local scrapbooking enthusiasts will come together for the second annual Scrap Pink weekend, a fundraising event created by Scrapbooks etc.® magazine to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure®. Hosting the event is Memories Galore, with stores located at 4800 Market Square Lane, Suite B in Midlothian at Brandermill, and 3991 Deep Rock Road in Richmond’s West End.

On Scrap Pink weekend, consumers participate in exciting in-store crops, where scrapbookers will create layouts and projects celebrating the special women in their lives. Consumers pay to attend the crop, and $10 of this fee is donated to support Komen’s mission to find a cure for breast cancer through research, education, screening, and treatment. To ensure adequate space for participants, shop owner Angela Allen recommends that scrapbookers call in advance of Scrap Pink weekend. To sign-up for Scrap Pink or for more details about the local event, call 804.744.6500 for Brandermill or 804.565.2000 for West End, or visit either store. Scrap Pink information is also available at www.Scrappink.com.

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Ed Ayers Speaks at Liberty Lecture

Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lecture 11:00 a.m.
Lunch/Book Signing 12:00 p.m.
St. John's Church, 2401 E. Broad Street (Church Hill), Richmond

Dr. Edward L. Ayers, scholar of the American South and president of the University of Richmond, discusses a continuation of his book In the Presence of Mine Enemies: the Civil War in the Heart of America 1859-1863.  The lecture is free. Lunches are $10 and are available by reservation only. Books may be reserved ahead with lunch or purchased at the events.  Reservations: (804) 649-0711 ext. 301

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Venture Richmond Announces Pieces of a Dream, Line-up For 2nd Street Festival Celebrating Jackson Ward

The 2nd Street Festival, presented by Capital One, Dominion and Verizon, returns for the 19th year Oct. 3-5, 2008, to celebrate the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.  The event is produced by Venture Richmond.

As always, the 2nd Street Festival takes place the first full weekend in October.  Over the years it has grown to be one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest street festivals. Nearly 50,000 people visit historic Jackson Ward to reminisce about the days when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond's African American community. www.venturerichmond.com

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Richmond Folk Festival

October 10-12

Venture Richmond and the National Council for Traditional Arts have teamed up to produce the first annual Richmond Folk Festival. The festival will be held in association with The National Folk Festival and the American Folk Festival. 

Keeping with tradition, the folk festival will be an event for the whole family and will feature music, folk art and other facets of folk life from around the world.  

And even better than that, the Richmond Folk Festival is keeping the best tradition of all … it's free. That's right -- seven stages, over 30 performing groups, access to folk life marketplaces and ethnic foods, all for no admission cost. Over the next few weeks leading up to the festival, Richmond.com will be previewing some of the performers and events, but for now, some examples: 

• Dale Watson is a classic country artist, a one-man revival of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.  
• Dan Tyminski is normally found on the road with Allison Karuss & Union Station, but Tyminski has brought together his own group of good 'ol boys for The Dan Tyminski Band.  Tyminksi, is known for being the singing voice of George Clooney in "O Brother Where Art Thou?"
• Nukariik, is a duo that performs Innuit throat singing as well as Hawaiian guitar masters Ledward Ka'apana and Mike Kaawa. 

Aside from music, attendees will also be given a glimpse into other traditions, like art and, best of all, food.  

• Ernesto Gomez and David Amoroso will display their work centering on Mexican Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, traditions.
• Wilhelm and Melanie Wanders from Manassas will have creations in chocolate and marzipan.

So, there's going to be music, from country to Inuit throat singing, and artisans from the dead to the delicious, and just about everything in between.

This has only scratched the surface of what the Richmond Folk Festival is going to have to offer. Be sure to check back with Richmond.com as the big weekend approaches to get the low-down on the newest Richmond tradition.

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Byrd Theatre 80th Anniversary Gala

October 18, in the Marble Hall of the Virginia Museum, the Byrd will celebrate its Birthday and the years of enjoyment and entertainment it has given the region.  This celebration will help raise the funds necessary for the restoration and preservation of Richmond’s historic icon.  Donors and sponsors are invited to contact Jim Shepherd, President, The Byrd Theatre Foundation jshepherd@kska.com or call 804-648-0014.

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Getting Around Powhatan, Transportation Challenges and the Land Use Connection Forum

The Powhatan County Transportation Study Group and Powhatan Tomorrow are pleased to announce a forum focusing on transportation issues:      

When: Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Where: The Powhatan Village Building Auditorium

Time: 7-9 PM Forum and Q&A

The forum will feature transportation experts from state government as well as private organizations including Pierce Homer, Secretary of Transportation; Ted McCormack, Virginia Association of Counties; and Trip Pollard, Southern Environmental Law Center.  Mark your calendars and watch for more details in upcoming announcements.

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Happy Anniversary Frame Nation

October 24

Founded by Mary E. Fender MCPF, GCF, Frame Nation will celebrating its first anniversary with month long in-store specials and a celebration near the end of October, as the grand opening was on the 25th of October of 2007. The first anniversary celebration will be the evening of October 24th and coincide with Manchester’s Fourth Friday’s events. The night also marks the fifth anniversary of Art Works of Manchester and will celebrating in their own artsy style. 11 South 15th St., Richmond

www.FrameNation.net

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Shred-It

Free Crime Prevention Month Program

Bring up to 4 boxes (10”x13”x18”) or 6 paper grocery bags of your personal information to be shredded to one of four locations.  Sponsored by Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond Police and Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the Central Va. Crime Prevention Assn.

October 4—Richmond, Walmart, 2501 Sheila Lane

October 11—Mechanicsville, Ukrop’s, 7324 Bell Creek Rd. S.

October 18—Glen Allen, Va. Center Commons (Dillard’s Parking Lot), 10101 Brook Rd

October 25—Chesterfield Towne Center (Dillard’s Parking Lot), 11500 Midlothian Turnpike