To the Museums and Back!!!

Getting around to cultural destinations just got easier:

2BNB (To the Bottom and Back bus) has announced a new route that will run on Saturdays to take you to a variety of cultural and historic sites around the city: FREE!

They have a great GPS system you can follow on your phone to find out where the bus is located and be able to plan when to catch it!

Why not try it with some friends this Saturday and start off at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts where you can experience Africa during a super fun "Celebrate African Art" Family Day"! (FREE and will include performances by African drummers and more! Noon - 4pm)

Don't forget your Student Membership ($10!) so you can get in to see Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria for free!

This week's top 5 (just kidding... more like 6 or 7)

Gallery5 After 5: A free-to-the-public lecture series

Wed Feb 9, 5:30pm

FREE FREE FREE

This month's lecture is about the comic book industry!

Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria at VMFA

Member preview Fri Feb 11, open to general public Sat Feb 12

A beautiful exhibition you don't want to miss!

Pick up a $10 student membership to see the show for free!

(The student membership is a FANTASTIC deal, cheaper than most tickets. You'll also get FREE parking, discounts on lectures, food, and merchandise from the gift shop!)

VMFA's African galleries will be opening in conjunction with this exhibition, so you'll really be in for a treat!

Dog Sees God: Confessions of a teenage blockhead

Firehouse Theatre Project

Directed by the wonderfully talented Billy Christopher Maupin

Runs through Feb. 26

Student tickets: $10!!

Richmond Ballet: Giselle

Fri Feb 11 - Sun Feb 13

Student tickets: $20!! (For the 7pm performances only)

After seeing their public rehearsal last week, I really can't wait to see the real thing!

Richmond Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliette

Thurs Feb 10 - Sat Feb 26

Student tickets: $15!!

Science Museum of Virginia: Arctic Adventure

Now open

You think it's cold here? Check out what's going on in the arctic!

Tickets: $10 (for the entire museum)

or $15 for exhibits AND the IMAX theatre

If you get the $15 ticket, be sure to check out Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, now showing!

For an even BETTER deal, join the Universe Society for only $25. This is a fundraising, social and networking group for young professionals!

I'd love to hear back from anyone who attends these events! Let me know what you thought by emailing: findculturerva@gmail.com or just posting a comment below!

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!!!!!

For more info: http://museums.richmond.edu/exhibitions/museum-of-art/pilgrimage-and-faith.html

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!