There's lots to do this week! Check it out:
Monday and Tuesday:
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Monday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Thursday:
Dog sees God
Directed by the fabulously talented Billy Christopher Maupin
Feb. 3rd, 8pm. Runs till Feb. 26th
Student tickets: $12
Friday:
First Fridays Giselle Rehearsal Viewing
5pm, Richmond Ballet, 407 East Canal Street
FREE
Look it up on Facebook, it's not on their website.
BUT you should go see the real thing starting Feb. 11th!
Saturday and Sunday:
Richmond Symphony Masterworks: Brahms Piano Concerto #1
Feb. 5th, 8pm and Feb. 6th, 3pm
Their best kept secret: Student tickets are ONLY $8!!!
If you've got an event you want to share or just a suggestion of other great cultural activities in the area, feel free to email: findculturerva@gmail.com
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
RVA on Ice!
The rental skates may be a bit [very] uncomfortable, and the ice a little bumpy, but all in all, it's a great time! It's so nice to have this right in our backyard.
Season pass for $15, rentals are $5. (If you do go, it's cash only, fyi!)
http://richmondcenterstage.com/content/rva-on-ice
You can then warm up with a hot chocolate right in Shockoe Bottom at Shockoe Espresso and Roastery
A wonderful little coffee shop with a great atmosphere!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Pyramids in Richmond?!
If you haven't been to Hollywood Cemetery yet, you're definitely missing out - especially on a beautiful day like today!
Next time the sun comes out, take a stroll through this amazing gem hidden right here in Richmond.
You'll even stumble upon a pyramid!
Review: Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
I attended the lecture "HOLY LAND, HOLY BONES, HOLY IMAGE: Byzantine Pilgrimage Art," accompanied by a most diverse group of friends: a bio professor, three poli-sci majors, an ancient art curator, an art history professor, and quite a few art history majors.
To be honest, I was a bit nervous about what kind of lecture this would be and if this varied group of friends would hate me forever for having dragged them to something horrid. My fears were appeased as soon as the speaker, Dr. Gary Vikan, took the stage. His energy and enthusiasm instantly filled the room, and for the next hour we were all completely enthralled by his fascinating presentation about Byzantine Pilgrimage Art. His talk was clear, precise, to the point, and at some times even entertaining!
I don't think I've ever attended an art history lecture where the audience was so responsive. The presentation took an unexpected turn when he began discussing Elvis - but that was rather entertaining as well. All in all, I left the auditorium wishing I could have been a student of his...I also left with quite a solid foundational knowledge of the basic principles of Byzantine pilgrimage art, even after only 40 minutes.
The reception and preview following the talk were equally great (even though I made the mistake of going into the gallery first and THEN to the food... which left me with only three cubes of cheese!) The exhibit "Pilgrimage and Faith" was very well curated and it was truly fascinating to see the ways in which three separate and quite different religions all have pilgrimage in common.
I strongly encourage all of you to go see this exhibit! I'll definitely be going back soon to spend more time in the galleries!
The exhibit runs till May 20th, so don't miss out!
http://museums.richmond.edu/exhibitions/museum-of-art/pilgrimage-and-faith.html
Thursday, January 27, 2011
To do Friday: Opening reception for Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
The University of Richmond's Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art presents:
Don't miss the FREE Opening Reception and Keynote Lecture!!!
January 28th 7-9pm
Gary Vikan, Director of The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, will present the Keynote Lecture:
HOLY LAND, HOLY BONES, HOLY IMAGE
7pm 28th January, Camp Concert Hall, The Modlin Center for the Arts.
Followed by a reception and preview of the exhibition from 8-9pm @ Joel & Lila Harnett Museum of Art.
Did I mention it's FREE FREE FREE!!!!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Review: "Art Works for Virginia" Conference
I've decided (thanks to my friend Tiffany's advice) that instead of simply posting a listing of cultural events, I'll also add in a small review for them (at least the ones I attend). I invite you to share your thoughts as well!
Here we go:
Besides a slight parking snafu, the conference overall was wonderful: insightful, engaging, inspiring and yes, even fun (as can be proven by the fact that lunch got very "jazzy" and went over by 15 minutes).
The keynote speaker, was, as keynote speakers should be, lively, and definitely motivating. I took about 4 pages of notes, which I will not bore you with.
I will, however, leave you with his etymological definition of "culture" which I very much enjoyed ~ culture: "the medium in which you grow"
This definition fits in quite well with my reasons for starting this blog. My search for culture does not begin (or end) with wanting fancy frilly uppity artsy fartsy events, but the need for a "medium" in which I can grow. Culture, to me, is every little thing that can enliven my life, that can enrich even a little walk around the block, turn a grey day into a great day... etc etc
I then attended a session entitled "The Power of Public Art," which was truly fantastic and really broadened my knowledge about public art and how it affects our world.
The next session I went to was about advancing uses of technology in arts organizations. This was also interesting, but perhaps not geared towards my generation.
The reception, was, as receptions should be, a place for meeting new people, networking, eating good food and sipping on good drinks. The added bonus here was meeting delegates and senators. It is not every day that you get to talk about Caligula with a senator!
All in all, this conference was a reassurance: Virginia has an astounding number of arts organizations that are doing great things. Despite budget cuts deeply affecting the arts, there was a tremendous sense of hope as I sat next to so many people with similar goals. I was delighted to be a part of that today and hope I can spread the enthusiasm!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ArtWorks for Virginia Conference
For all you art advocates out there (or anyone interested in the arts in general), here is a chance to learn all about the art scene in Virginia: ArtWorks for Virginia Conference.
I'll be attending tomorrow's sessions and am truly excited that this conference is taking place right here in Richmond! It will be great to be more involved with the local art community and meet people with similar interests!
What's even better: $25 student registration fee!
Finding culture in Richmond
Welcome to findcultureRVA!
My name is Jessica, I live in Richmond, and I love culture.
Raised in the suburbs of Paris and returning there every summer, I have always felt like Richmond could never live up to my expectations of a cultural destination.
It has now been nearly 4 years since I've lived in this city, and I realize now that Richmond has a LOT to offer, you just have to look a little closer to find it.
It is for this reason that I would like to start this blog, as a way to promote the wonderful cultural (and fun!) things to do around Richmond. I'll also mix in some other random fun things to do, which may not necessarily be considered "cultural." But we will just use a very very broad sense of the term and let it encompass whatever we want!
Please feel free to share events and locations I might have missed!
Enjoy!
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