Fan and Carver residents looking for a way to honor our country’s fallen soldiers on Memorial Day are invited to participate in the Never Forget Memorial Run on Monday at noon.

Dozens of runners, including members of the VCU Police Department and Richmond-area veterans and wounded warriors, will travel the 1.4 miles from the UU parking lot at the VCU Siegel Center to the Virginia War Memorial.

All members of the community are invited to join the free run/walk and residents are advised that some streets may be temporarily closed as the group runs from Broad Street down Ryland Street to Franklin Street to Belvedere and into the War Memorial.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/never-forget-memorial-run/

VCU’s Anderson Gallery has work by Jacob Lawrence and Sanford Biggers opening tonight:

Jacob Lawrence: The Harriet Tubman Series
May 23-August 4, 2013 | Opening Thursday, May 23, 5-7 pm
In the 31 panels making up the Harriet Tubman series, Lawrence masterfully combined image and text to recount the life of this heroic American abolitionist, who helped more than 300 slaves reach freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. Read more

Sanford Biggers: Codex
May 23- August 4, 2013 | Opening Thursday, May 23, 5-7 pm
Sanford Biggers has achieved international prominence over the last decade with a diverse body of work that explores themes of identity, race, African-American history, and spirituality, often by blending installation and performance. In Codex, his most recently completed project, Biggers continues to probe these themes through another stylistic departure: painting on historical quilts, many of which were gifts to the artist from descendants of slave owners. Read more

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/jacob-lawrence-sanford-biggers-opening-tonight-at-anderson-gallery/

The Big Head Parade to celebrate VisArts’ 50 Years of Creativity will take place tomorrow (May 21) at 5 PM. We’d love for folks to step out on their porches to wave to our young artists from the William Byrd Community House (pictured with their mini Big Heads) AND all nine area Boys and Girls Clubs of Richmond who will be sporting more than 40 Big Heads they made in workshops supported by a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

The young students will be joined by members of the No BS! Brass Band.

The route:
Main Street to N. Meadow Street
Meadow to Grove Avenue
Grove Avenue to N. Vine Street
Vine Street to Floyd Avenue
Floyd to N. Allen
N. Allen to VisArts courtyard

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/visarts-big-head-parade-and-no-bs-on-tuesday/

Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial; Carytown & Museum District: Butchers, Bakers & Beyond; Robots + Us; Carytown Farmers Market ; Byrd House Market; Food Truck Court at Virginia Historical Society; Lunch Break Science Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona, History and Art ; Harrisburg City Islanders at Richmond Kickers; Hollywood Cemetery: The Women of Hollywood Specialty Walking Tour; MORE…

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Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial

Sat May 18 10:00 am
On this Armed Forces Day, the Native American community is honored to be a part of a special recognition for America’s best. They will present a veteran’s song and a victory song followed by a meaningful blessing of the Memorial’s hallowed grounds honoring over 11,600 names who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Remarks will be given by Chief Kenneth Adams, USAF (Ret.) of the Upper Mattiponi Tribe and a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia War Memorial’s Educational Foundation. Also in attendance will be Native American veterans from recognized tribes in the Commonwealth. The Turtle Clan Drum of the Chickahominy Tribe will offer the veteran and victory songs. Most of the drummers are sons of veterans. Free and open to the public.

Carytown & Museum District: Butchers, Bakers & Beyond

Sat May 18 2:00 pm
Eating/walking tour: We’ll mix it up for you along one of Richmond’s most eclectic thoroughfares. Visit intimate bistros, bustling lunch spots with Southern favorites, and specialty food retailers featured in national magazines while passing through quirky Carytown. You’ll learn secrets from butchers to bakers as well as get a peek at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ new sculpture garden. Come see our culinary trendsetters such as Secco, Dixie Donuts, Deco, Coriander Cafe at Boone’s Food Shop, Belmont Butchery, Carytown Cupcakes, Basili’s, Don’t Look Back, Belmont Food Shop, Zeus Gallery Cafe, Bonvenu, Museum District B & B, Amour Wine Bistro and others in Carytown and the Museum District. Tickets are $42 with a small ticketing fee.

MORE: http://realrichmondva.com/upcoming-food-tours/

Robots + Us

Sat May 18 9:30 am
Saturday, May 11-Sunday, September 29
Explore differences between humans and robots by examining how lifelike machines imitate moving, sensing, thinking and being. Investigate robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering through enjoyable interactive exhibits and videos. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members. @ Science Museum

Carytown Farmers Market

Sun May 19 11:00 am
The Carytown Farmers Market is the city’s only Sunday market. We are starting our 2013 season April 14 and will be located in the Carytown Cleaners parking lot at 3300 West Cary Street.

Byrd House Market

Tue May 21 3:30 pm
Every Tuesday. Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House is a food-focused farmers market serving the community weekly on Tuesday afternoons. We provide a place and time for 25-30 food growers and makers to come together with food shoppers who want fresh, local and sustainable produced food for their lives. Every Tuesday. Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House is a food-focused farmers market serving the community weekly on Tuesday afternoons. We provide a place and time for 25-30 food growers and makers to come together with food shoppers who want fresh, local and sustainable produced food for their lives. Byrd House Market operates on Tuesdays, May through October. MORE: http://www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/p/for-market-goers.html.

Food Truck Court at Virginia Historical Society

Tue May 21 6:00 pm
Every Tuesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Sept. 6. Though the museum will be closed during this year’s foodie court, restroom facilities in the museum lobby will be available to the public.

http://wotbn.net/food-trucks-return-to-vhs-on-april-2/

Lunch Break Science Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona, History and Art

Wed May 22 12:00 pm
Presented by Hans Oppe, Ph.D. Pack lunch or buy at museum’s Periodic Table. @ Science Museum

Harrisburg City Islanders at Richmond Kickers

Fri May 24 7:00 pm
at City Stadium

Hollywood Cemetery: The Women of Hollywood Specialty Walking Tour

Sat May 25 2:00 pm
Explore the significant role that women’s groups played in Hollywood Cemetery’s history from the Civil War to the present. Stops include gravesites of female residents who led independent lives as educators, authors, preservationists, suffragists, humanitarians or as the power behind the scenes of famous men. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets. / Valentine Richmond History Center

VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/this-weeks-calendar-54/

Shhhhhh, don’t tell anybody! RVA exclusive, secret, extra special, two times only, album release party! Our brand new studio album, RVA All Day, drops May 17 and 18 at a pair of release parties at our favorite RVA venues. Come celebrate with us!

“…a hot, irrepressible blast of brass and canyon-like grooves.”

-SPIN

RVA All Day will be available on CD ($10) and vinyl ($15)

DJ Count Dakkula will be there spinning both nights!

Friday, May 17
Balliceaux
203 N. Lombardy St.
10pm
$5
21+

Saturday, May 18 w/ Brand New Life
The Camel
1621 W. Broad St.
9pm
$10
all ages

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/no-bs-record-release-parties-at-balliceaux-the-camel/

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meeting in Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District in Richmond, Virginia will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in the North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

AGENDA

UPDATE: 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships

Monica Callahan, Community Engagement Manager for Richmond 2015, will provide an update on the progress of the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships that will race through Richmond September 19-27, 2015. Richmond 2015 is the organizing committee for the event, which is estimated to include more than 1,000 athletes from 75 different countries that will be participating in 12 different races during the nine days.)

WHEN Thursday, May 23, 2013
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE United Methodist Family Services – Dining Hall
3900 W. Broad Street

(Directions: Turn right on campus from Broad Street through the brick columns, proceed straight until you get to the circle (the lane will come to an end). Make a right hand turn, look for the 2nd single story brick building with sign “Dining Hall.” It will be on your right.)

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, Liaison for The Honorable
Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd
Voter District, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com;
or visit his website, at www.charlesrsamuels.com

VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/2nd-district-meeting-announced-for-next-thursday/

Please join Mayor Dwight Jones, members of Richmond City Council, bike advocates, and other Richmond cyclists, bike commuters, and supporters for refreshments and speakers in celebration of Richmond Bike Month and National Bike to Work Day at 7:00am on Friday May 17th.

At 7:30, the Mayor will lead a group ride from Monroe Park to City Hall, and all are welcome.

You are encouraged to ride your bike to work from City Hall. If you need tips on bike commuting, send RideRichmond a message or comment below. If you need a bike tune-up or some commute supplies, see the following offers by local bike shops to help get you rolling. Just mention Bike to Work Day!

Bunnyhop Bike Shop: 20% off tune-ups.
Balance Bicycle Shop: $29.99 Premium Tune Ups, $99.99 Pro Tune Ups.
Pibby’s Bicycle & Skate: 10% off lights and locks.
Pedal Power RVA: one free tube (if you have a flat) and seat height adjustment.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/friday-is-bike-to-work-day-2/

From the Fan District Association:

The occasional Richmond Ride supporting the Richmond Police mounted unit will be this Saturday, it’s a unique and rare event featuring a parade of horses through parts of the Fan. Starting near the Carillion / Dogwood Dell at noon, the route appears to go up Boulevard and turn east on Monument Avenue, probably arriving at Boulevard around 12:15 and Monument around 12:30. The site for the ride is here.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/keep-an-eye-out-for-the-horses-this-saturday/

RVA Playlist (http://rvaplaylist.com/) celebrates 3 years of highlighting the Richmond music scene and once again, it’s time for a celebration at The Camel. Last year, the place was packed and hopefully this year, parking tickets will not be involved.

Featuring a night a great Richmond bands:
Anousheh http://www.anousheh.com/
Long Arms http://longarmsmusic.com/
Horsehead http://www.horseheadmusic.com/

Doors at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm sharp. This is a FREE event. So come out and have a great time. There will be cake again this year plus some really awesome prizes.

VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/rva-playlist-3rd-birthday-bash-set-for-the-camel/

The William Byrd Community House on Cherry Street will be hosting a series of classes on keeping chickens this week:

There is so much new information about family flocks, that the learning curve for the majority of our population starts with never having seen, or touched a live chick—to keeping and employing a family flock.

The old ways of chicken keeping are not the best ways. And the commercial ways of chicken husbandry are completely different from keeping family flocks. Micro-flock chicken husbandry has evolved with many new ways that are more sanitary, safer, and productive. That’s why we created The Chickens and You™ training series, so that folks can easily have access to courses, and learn first hand the humane, and cutting-edge ways and advantages of micro-flock poultry management.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/chickens-and-you-classes-wednesday-and-thursday/

34th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY STREET FESTIVAL

TODAY – 12:00 Noon to 4:30 p.m. at the William Fox School. Rain or SHINE!

Please join premier sponsor, the Fan District Association at the 34th Annual Strawberry Street Festival at the William Fox School. The proceeds from the Strawberry Street Festival fund the many curriculum enhancements that the William Fox School is able to offer their students.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/strawberry-street-festival-today/

The FDA Annual Meeting will be held May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard.

In order to attend and vote at the annual meeting you must be a paid FDA member. Don’t fret because you can pay your membership dues that evening; dues are payable by cash or check made payable to “Fan District Association.” Or, you can join or renew online ahead of the annual meeting by going to – http://fandistrict.org/members/join/

Speaking of the FDA Annual Meeting, members will be asked to approve the minutes from the 2012 FDA Annual Meeting. In case you’d like to read them in advance, you can find a copy here. http://fandistrict.org/about/minutes-and-agendas/

Minutes will also be available at the May 14 meeting.

VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/fda-annual-meeting-will-be-may-14/

RICHMOND, Va. The “Big Heads” of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) will make appearances at two exciting events on May 11 and May 21.

On May 11, 9 AM – Noon, young artists from William Byrd Community House will show off the Big Heads, or capgrossos, that they made during Art After School at VisArts. The Art After School students will wear their creations as they cheer on participants in The Virginia Home’s 4th Annual Walk & Roll 5k.

VisArts welcomed the residents of The Virginia Home earlier this spring when David Ventura and Neus Hosta, artists from Navata, Spain, lead capgrossos workshops at the VisArts as part of a National Endowment for the Arts grant. The 5K Walk & Roll supports The Virginia Home’s mission of enriching the lives of adults living with irreversible physical disabilities. Participants will make 2.5 passes around Shields Lake and Swan Lake, beginning and ending in front of The Virginia Home.

On May 21, 5 – 6 PM, the Fan district will be a site for celebration as students representing all nine area Boys and Girls Clubs and our Art After School partners will march the sidewalks for a Big Head parade in honor of VisArts’ 50th Anniversary.

VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/big-heads-on-parade/

talk20 is back. C3 and i.e* present talk20, a gathering of creative people showcasing what’s cool, interesting, and creative in Richmond. The only rule is that they submit 20 slides, with a maximum of 20 seconds per slide to talk.

talk20: 8th Edition speakers are:

Courtney Mailey – Virginia’s first and only urban cidery, Blue Bee Cider
Doug Orleski – cartoonist, RVA Coffee Stain
Elli Morris – photographer, Elli Morris Photography
James O’Neil – smelter, OK Foundry
Jason Watts – custom woodworker, Watts Wood Products
Robert Olson – award-winning taxidermist, Frozen in Flight
Stacey Guard – RVA Hoop House non-profit
Valley Haggard & Bird Cox – Richmond Young Writers

Free Event! Donations Welcome!

Refreshments & Cash Bar!

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/eight-of-rvas-creatives-tonight-at-talk20/

The Uptown Association meets TONIGHT, May 7, at 6PM at Pearl Raw Oyster Bar:

On the agenda is a discussion of making more parking available at the GRTC bus barn as well as the upcoming street art festival to be held at the site. CARITAS will also make a presentation on collecting discarded furniture that result from renters’ spring clean out.

The Uptown Association represents the residents and businesses on West Main Street, West Cary Street and Parkwood Avenue, from Harrison Street to Mulberry Street. Uptown is comprised of 12 to 16 volunteer board members and over 200 members.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/05/uptown-association-meets-tonight/