May 2004

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May 1, 2004

 RIC: A Million Blooms: African Violet Show - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

RIC: Virginia Equine Extravaganza - Equestrian expo with competition, seminars, breed demos, vendors, entertainment; Richmond Raceway Complex; 410/647-3800; $

RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Junior Solar Sprint - Middle-school teams race solar-powered model vehicles; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

CHESTER: The Battle of Osbourne's Landing - Learn about the life of a Revolutionary War soldier; Henricus Historical Park; 804/706-1340; $

RIC: Science Days: Virginia Science - Discover plants & animals of the region with demos, hands-on workshops, IMAX film, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1400; $

GLADSTONE: James River Bluegrass Festival - James River State Park; 434/933-4355, 800/933-PARK; $

RIC: Kentucky Derby Day Party - Lawn party, food, dancing to benefit Richmond Ballet; Richmond Ballet Theatre; 804/344-0906 x226; $

RIC: Richmond Symphony Pops: Swing & All That Jazz - Enjoy the sounds of Ellington, Dorsey and the greats of the Big Band Era; Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

COLONIAL HEIGHTS: Colonial Players on Broadway - Colonial Heights High School; 804/524-3405; $

RIC: 7th Annual Asian American Celebration - Entertainment, traditional music, hands-on activities, authentic Asian cuisine, shopping bazaar; Greater Richmond Convention Center; 804/741-5523; $

RIC: Who is Mother? - Ages 4-6 learn to match up parent & child animals; Three Lakes Nature Center & Aquarium; R; 804/261-8230; $

RIC: Camp In - Spend the night at the museum and enjoy workshops, exhibits, IMAX film & planetarium show; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1400; $

W'BURG: Wild Weekend Canoe Trips - Explore the wetlands, wild creatures; York River State Park; 757/566-3036; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

LADYSMITH: The Virginia Bazaar's 4th Anniversary Celebration - Antiques, arts & crafts, food, music, clowns, car show, door prizes, more; Virginia Bazaar; 804/448-9488

MONTPELIER STATION: Montpelier Wine Festival - Sample award-winning wines, kite-flying exhibition, live music, children's activities; Montpelier estate; 540/672-2728; $

RIC: Arts in the Park - Fine arts & crafts show; Byrd Park; 804/353-8198

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May 2, 2004

 RIC: Virginia Equine Extravaganza - Equestrian expo with competition, seminars, breed demos, vendors, entertainment; Richmond Raceway Complex; 410/647-3800; $

RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

LADYSMITH: The Virginia Bazaar's 4th Anniversary Celebration - Antiques, arts & crafts, food, music, clowns, car show, door prizes, more; Virginia Bazaar; 804/448-9488

MONTPELIER STATION: Montpelier Wine Festival - Sample award-winning wines, kite-flying exhibition, live music, children's activities; Montpelier estate; 540/672-2728; $

RIC: Arts in the Park - Fine arts & crafts show; Byrd Park; 804/353-8198

RIC: Arthritis Foundation 1K and 5K Walk - downtown; 804/359-1700 x310

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours: Keith Urban - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

RIC: Fan Women's Club Annual Kitchen and Garden Tour - 10 beautiful kitchens and gardens will be open; various Fan locations; 804/358-2917; $

RIC: Historic Richmond Sunday Walking Tours: Jackson Ward - Black History Museum; R; 804/649-0711 x334; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Music for You" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/261-6200; $

RIC: Richmond Ensemble Theatre Reading: "john & jen" - Pine Camp Theatre; 804/278-8749

RIC: Monument Avenue...It's Heroes, Homes & Residents - Sunday walking tour; meet guide at Allen & Monument; 804/649-0711

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May 3, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Richmond Ensemble Theatre Reading: "john & jen" - Pine Camp Theatre; 804/278-8749

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May 4, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Shania Twain in concert - Richmond Coliseum; 804/780-4970; $

GREEN BAY: Sailor's Creek Sky Watch - View night sky with amateur astronomers; Hillsman House, Twin Lakes State Park; 804/392-3435; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Columbus Clippers- The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

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May 5, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Columbus Clippers- The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours: The Wailers - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

RIC: Funsten Science Lecture Series: Methods, Manners & Misconduct in Science -Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400

RIC: Midweek Mojo - Local musicians, food, beverages; Canal Turning Basin; 804/788-6466

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May 6, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Columbus Clippers- The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: Pro Soccer: Richmond Kickers vs. Toronto Lynx - University of Richmond Stadium; 804/644-5425; $

RIC: Groovin' in the Garden - Concert series for ages 21+; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

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May 7, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Camp In - Spend the night at the museum and enjoy workshops, exhibits, IMAX film & planetarium show; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Columbus Clippers- The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: First Fridays Artwalk - Art gazing at 11 galleries, socializing, outdoor entertainment; Historic Broad Street corridor; 804/782-8672

HANOVER: West Hanover Boys, Blue Grass Night - Montpelier Center for Arts & Education; 804/883-7378; donations

MIDLOTHIAN: Stock Car Racing - Southside Speedway; 804/763-3567; $

W'BURG: Spirits of the James River Progressive Plantation House Tour - Piney Grove at Southall's & Edgewood Plantations; R; 804/829-2196; $

RIC: Friday Cheers - Concert series; Brown's Island; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

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May 8, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

W'BURG: Wild Weekend Canoe Trips - Explore the wetlands, wild creatures; York River State Park; 757/566-3036; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

RIC: Gaither Homecoming Celebration - Richmond Coliseum; 804/780-4970; $

RIC: 2004 CapTech Classic - Cycling races for professional men & women, corporate teams, youth, & bicycle-mounted police; downtown Richmond; 804/355-0511

RIC: Race for the Cure - 5K run/walk to benefit Susan G. Korman Breast Cancer Foundation; downtown; 804/796-RACE

URBANNA: Art on the Half Shell - 80+ artists, live performances, food, children's art center; Middlesex Art Guild; 804/758-0956

MECHANICSVILLE: Maymont Day at Sandy's Plants - Large selection of perennials, including rare and unusual plants; sale to benefit Maymont; Sandy's Plants; 804/358-7166 x310

SPOTSYLVANIA: Lake Anna Jazz in the Vineyard - Live jazz, tours, tasting, buffet; Lake Anna Winery; R; 540/895-5085; $

W'BURG: Mother's Day: James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner - Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation; R; 804/829-2196; $

DOSWELL: Band & Choral Festival - Paramount's Kings Dominion; 804/876-5000; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Syracuse Skychiefs - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 9, 2004

 RIC: Theatre IV: "Sing Down the Moon" - Empire Theatre; 804/344-8040; $

RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Monument Avenue...It's Heroes, Homes & Residents - Sunday walking tour; meet guide at Allen & Monument; 804/649-0711

RIC: Broadway Under the Stars: "Starlight Express" - Landmark Theater; 804/262-8100; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

COLONIAL HEIGHTS: Fort Clifton Arts, Music, Crafts Festival - 200+ exhibitors, Civil War relics & reenactors, live music, food, prizes; Fort Clifton/Berberich Park; 804/520-9390

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND: International Migratory Bird Celebration - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge; 757/336-6161

NELLYSFORD: Mother's Day Open House- Complimentary wine & gourmet food tasting, door prizes; Wintergreen Winery; 434/361-2519, 800/282-8223

RIC: 10th Annual Home & Garden Tour: Heart of the Museum District - Tour beautiful private homes & gardens; 804/213-0167; $

RIC : Mother's Day Concert - Spring concert & brunch; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

RIC: Music on the Lawn: Mother's Day Concert - Richmond Concert Band; Agecroft Hall & Gardens; 804/737-3767

RIC: Floodwall Walking Tour - Guided walking tour of historical sites and natural vistas atop the floodwall; Old Dominion Railway Museum; 804/233-6237; donations appreciated

RIC: Richmond Symphony Kid Classics: A Mother's Day Tribute - Carpenter Center; 804/649-0577; $

OAK GROVE: Mother's Day at Ingleside - Refreshments, tours, tastings, specials; Ingleside Vineyards; 804/224-8687

RIC: Richmond Historic Sunday Walking Tours: Hollywood Cemetery - Cherry & Albemarle Streets; R; 804/649-0711 X334; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Syracuse Skychiefs - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 10, 2004

 RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

COLONIAL HEIGHTS: Fort Clifton Arts, Music, Crafts Festival - 200+ exhibitors, Civil War relics & reenactors, live music, food, prizes; Fort Clifton/Berberich Park; 804/520-9390

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND: International Migratory Bird Celebration - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge; 757/336-6161

NELLYSFORD: Mother's Day Open House- Complimentary wine & gourmet food tasting, door prizes; Wintergreen Winery; 434/361-2519, 800/282-8223

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Syracuse Skychiefs - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 11, 2004

 RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Syracuse Skychiefs - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 12, 2004

 RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: Midweek Mojo - Local musicians, food, beverages; Canal Turning Basin; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours: Blondie - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

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May 13, 2004

 RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: Groovin' in the Garden - Concert series for ages 21+; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

VA BEACH: Alan Jackson & Martina McBride - Virginia Beach Amphitheatre; 804/262-8100; $

RIC: NASCAR Weekend - Pole qualifying, Busch Series 250, Pontiac Performance 400; Richmond International Raceway; 804/345-7223; $

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May 14, 2004

 RIC :IMAX Film: "Space Station" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: IMAX Film: "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" - Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Camp In - Spend the night at the museum and enjoy workshops, exhibits, IMAX film & planetarium show; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

W'BURG: Spirits of the James River Progressive Plantation House Tour - Piney Grove at Southall's & Edgewood Plantations; R; 804/829-2196; $

RIC: Friday Cheers - Concert series; Brown's Island; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

RIC: NASCAR Weekend - Pole qualifying, Busch Series 250, Pontiac Performance 400; Richmond International Raceway; 804/345-7223; $

GLEN ALLEN: Lebanese Food Festival -Delicious food, dancing, music; St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church; 804/270-7234

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May 15, 2004

 RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

W'BURG: Wild Weekend Canoe Trips - Explore the wetlands, wild creatures; York River State Park; 757/566-3036; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

RIC: NASCAR Weekend - Pole qualifying, Busch Series 250, Pontiac Performance 400; Richmond International Raceway; 804/345-7223; $

GLEN ALLEN: Lebanese Food Festival -Delicious food, dancing, music; St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church; 804/270-7234

JAMESTOWN: Jamestown Day, Jamestown Landing Day - Indian ceremonies, weapon demos, living history tours, maritime demos, more; Historic Jamestown, Jamestown Settlement; 757/229-1733

SANDSTON: Aviation Adventure - Find out all about helicopters; Virginia Aviation Museum; 804/236-3622; $

RIC: Overnight Program: American Girls - Ages 6-12 stay overnight, read stories, meet characters, more; Children's Museum of Richmond; R; 804/474-CMOR; $

CHESTERFIELD: Pocahontas Premieres 2004: Ladies Night Out Featuring Saffire, The Uppity Blues Women - Heritage Amphitheater, Pocahontas State Park; 804/796-4255; $

RIC: Dragonflies - Ages 6 - 7 learn all about this beautiful, elegant flyer; Three Lakes Nature Center & Aquarium; R; 804/261-8230; $

AFTON: Cardinal Point Concert Series - Live music, wine; Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery; 540/456-8400; $

VA BEACH: Spring Wine Festival - Oceanfront; 800/822-3224; $

RIC: Drewry's Bluff Anniversary Program - Living history, talks, tours; Richmond National Battlefield Park; 804/771-2145

DOSWELL: Band & Choral Festival - Paramount's Kings Dominion; 804/876-5000; $

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May 16, 2004

 RIC: Firehouse Cabaret - Combination of short plays, music, song, dance; Firehouse Theatre; 804/355-2001; $

RIC: CSTC Tale Tellers present Ancient Tales - Storytellers entertain with tales of the natural world from ancient cultures; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Monument Avenue...It's Heroes, Homes & Residents - Sunday walking tour; meet guide at Allen & Monument; 804/649-0711

WASH., D.C.: Jesus Christ Superstar - Warner Theatre; 202/432-SEAT; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

GLEN ALLEN: Lebanese Food Festival -Delicious food, dancing, music; St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church; 804/270-7234

VA BEACH: Spring Wine Festival - Oceanfront; 800/822-3224; $

RIC: Drewry's Bluff Anniversary Program - Living history, talks, tours; Richmond National Battlefield Park; 804/771-2145

RIC: Program: Revolutionary War Odyssey of John Marshall- Lecture, house tour, refreshments; John Marshall House; 804/648-7998; $

RIC: Historic Richmond Sunday Walking Tours: Church Hill - Patrick Henry Park at E. Broad & 25th Streets; R; 804/649-0711 x334; $

FAIRFAX: David Bowie and Macy Gray - Patriot Center; 202/432-SEAT; $

RIC: Bubbles - Ages 4-6 explore the wonder of bubbles; Three Lakes Nature Center & Aquarium; R; 804/261-8230; $

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May 17, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

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May 18, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

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May 19, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Midweek Mojo - Local musicians, food, beverages; Canal Turning Basin; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours: 38 Special - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

RIC: Gillette Forum: "Regionalism in Garden Design" - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; R; 804/262-9887 x322; $

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May 20, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Groovin' in the Garden - Concert series for ages 21+; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

RIC: Gillette Forum: "Regionalism in Garden Design" - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; R; 804/262-9887 x322; $

SANDSTON: Guest Speaker Series - Virginia Aviation Museum; 804/236-3622; $

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May 21, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

MIDLOTHIAN: Stock Car Racing - Southside Speedway; 804/763-3567; $

W'BURG: Spirits of the James River Progressive Plantation House Tour - Piney Grove at Southall's & Edgewood Plantations; R; 804/829-2196; $

RIC: Friday Cheers - Concert series; Brown's Island; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

GLEN ALLEN: Fridays on the Patio- Local musicians, tours, wine tasting; James River Cellars; 804/550-7516; $

RIC: Sky Watch - View the night sky with Richmond Astronomical Society; Science Museum of Virginia front lawn; 804/864-1400

MIDLOTHIAN: Stock Car Racing: Family Appreciation Night - Southside Speedway; 804/763-3567; $

RIC: LiveSky - Interactive planetarium show with tales inspired by the spring sky; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

DOSWELL: Math & Science Day - Paramount's Kings Dominion; 804/876-5000; $

PETERSBURG: Civil War Spring Tour - Join Civil War historians for exceptional tour of famous historical sites & battlefields; Pamplin Historical Park; R; 804/861-2408; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Rochester Red Wings - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 22, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

W'BURG: Wild Weekend Canoe Trips - Explore the wetlands, wild creatures; York River State Park; 757/566-3036; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

OAK GROVE: Shed Your Shell Party - Live music, tours, wine tasting; Ingleside Vineyards; R; 804/224-8687; $

RIC: Richmond Symphony Masterworks: The Grand Finale - Carpenter Center; 804/649-0577; $

RIC: River City Beer and Seafood Festival - 17th Street Farmers' Market; 804/788-6466; $

PETERSBURG: Civil War Spring Tour - Join Civil War historians for exceptional tour of famous historical sites & battlefields; Pamplin Historical Park; R; 804/861-2408; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Rochester Red Wings - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

DOSWELL: Band & Choral Festival - Paramount's Kings Dominion; 804/876-5000; $

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May 23, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Monument Avenue...It's Heroes, Homes & Residents - Sunday walking tour; meet guide at Allen & Monument; 804/649-0711

GLEN ALLEN: "Beau Jest" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; 804/501-5839; $

RIC: Richmond Symphony Young Performers Program: Spring Concert - Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

RIC: Pro Soccer: Richmond Kickers vs. Atlanta Silverbacks - University of Richmond Stadium; 804/644-5425; $

RIC: Historic Richmond Sunday Walking Tours: Canal Boats and Cobblestones - James Center Clock Tower at 10th & Cary Streets; R; 804/649-0711 X334; $

RIC: River City Beer and Seafood Festival - 17th Street Farmers' Market; 804/788-6466; $

PETERSBURG: Civil War Spring Tour - Join Civil War historians for exceptional tour of famous historical sites & battlefields; Pamplin Historical Park; R; 804/861-2408; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Rochester Red Wings - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 24, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Rochester Red Wings - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 25, 2004

 RIC: Star Gazing 101 - Learn all about the constellations, spotting stars & planets, more; Science Museum of Virginia; R; 804/864-1411; $

GLEN ALLEN: Henrico Pops Chorus Presents "A Tribute to the Silver Screen" - Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; R; 804/501-5115

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Buffalo Bisons - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 26, 2004

 RIC: Midweek Mojo - Local musicians, food, beverages; Canal Turning Basin; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Buffalo Bisons - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 27, 2004

 RIC: Groovin' in the Garden - Concert series for ages 21+; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

RIC: Sesame Street Live! - Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Buffalo Bisons - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 28, 2004

 RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

MIDLOTHIAN: Stock Car Racing - Southside Speedway; 804/763-3567; $

W'BURG: Spirits of the James River Progressive Plantation House Tour - Piney Grove at Southall's & Edgewood Plantations; R; 804/829-2196; $

RIC: Friday Cheers - Concert series; Brown's Island; 804/788-6466

GLEN ALLEN: Innsbrook After Hours: REO Speedwagon - Innsbrook Pavilion; 804/217-8803; $

RIC: Sesame Street Live! - Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

RIC: Richmond Braves vs. Buffalo Bisons - The Diamond; 804/359-4444; $

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May 29, 2004

 W'BURG: Wild Weekend Canoe Trips - Explore the wetlands, wild creatures; York River State Park; 757/566-3036; $

RIC: Richmond Canal Cruises - Turning Basin between 14th & Virginia; 804/648-6549; $

W'BURG: James River Plantation Patriotic Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner - Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation; R; 804/829-2196; $

RIC: Pro Soccer: Richmond Kickers vs. Virginia Beach Mariners - University of Richmond Stadium; 804/644-5425; $

VA BEACH: Rush in concert - Virginia Beach Amphitheatre; 804/262-8100; $

RIC: 35th Annual Richmond Round-Robin - Laroe slow pitch softball tournament; Henrico, Richmond & Chesterfield locations; 804/266-8317

RIC: "Live Butterfly" Exhibition - Exhibit includes hundreds of colorful butterflies & plants that support them; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

RIC: Sesame Street Live! - Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

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May 30, 2004

 RIC: Monument Avenue...It's Heroes, Homes & Residents - Sunday walking tour; meet guide at Allen & Monument; 804/649-0711

RIC: Summer Sunday Reenactments of Patrick Henry's Speech - St. John's Church; 804/648-5015

RIC: Historic Richmond Sunday Walking Tours: Capital of the Confederacy - Valentine Richmond History Center; R; 804/649-0711 x334; $

RIC: 35th Annual Richmond Round-Robin - Laroe slow pitch softball tournament; Henrico, Richmond & Chesterfield locations; 804/266-8317

RIC: "Live Butterfly" Exhibition - Exhibit includes hundreds of colorful butterflies & plants that support them; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

RIC: Sesame Street Live! - Carpenter Center; 804/262-8100; $

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May 31, 2004

 RIC: Memorial Day Celebration - Carillon at Byrd Park; 804/646-3355

RIC: Memorial Day Program - Fort Harrison National Cemetery; 804/771-2145

RIC: Historic Richmond Tours: Historic Cemeteries Tour - Valentine Richmond History Center; R; 804/649-0711 X334; $

C'VILLE: Oakencroft Spring Fiesta - Wine tasting, tours, live music; Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery; 434/296-4188 x21; $

RIC: Summer Sunday Reenactments of Patrick Henry's Speech - St. John's Church; 804/648-5015

RIC: 35th Annual Richmond Round-Robin - Laroe slow pitch softball tournament; Henrico, Richmond & Chesterfield locations; 804/266-8317

RIC: "Live Butterfly" Exhibition - Exhibit includes hundreds of colorful butterflies & plants that support them; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

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Ongoing Events

 Thru June 5... RIC: "Let's Host a Murder!" - Mystery Dinner Playhouse, Best Western Governor's Inn; R; 804/649-2583; $

Thru June 5... COLONIAL HEIGHTS: "Run for Your Wife" - Swift Creek Mill Playhouse & Restaurant; R; 804/748-5203; $

Thru June 6... WASH., D.C.: "Children of Eden" - Exuberant musical about family relationships; Ford's Theatre; 800/955-5566; $

Thru June 9... VA BEACH: Ocean Collections Boat Trips - Wednesdays; Virginia Marine Science Museum; R; 757/437-BOAT, 800/822-3224; $

Thru June 13... RIC: Black Holes - Multimedia planetarium show; Science Museum of Virginia; 804/864-1400; $

Thru June 13... RIC: "Bonjour Monsieur Courbet! The Bruyas Collection from the Musee Fabre, Montpellier" Exhibition - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; 804/340-1400; donations suggested

Thru June 13... RIC: "Van Gogh and Gauguin: An Artistic Dialogue in the South of France" Exhibition - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; 804/340-1400; donations suggested

Thru June 20... RIC: "The Civil Rights Movement in Virginia" Exhibition - Covers the 1970s and addresses the issues of school desegregation, access to public accommodations, voting rights; Virginia Historical Society; 804/358-4901; $

Thru June 24... VA BEACH: Dolphin Watching Boat Trips - Observe bottlenose dolphins in the natural habitat; Virginia Marine Science Museum/Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet; 800/822-3224; $

Thru Sept. 6... RIC: "Dinosaurs of China" Exhibit - See rare casts of large meat & plant eaters from Jurassic times, unearth fossils in a dig pit, touch a 65million year old dinosaur egg! Children's Museum of Richmond; 804/474-CMOR; $

Thru Sept. 20... RIC: Curators at Work - Watch the work of museum staff; Richmond History Center; 804/649-0711; $

Thru Sept. 30... RIC: James River Days - Hundreds of events, lectures, workshops, activities in, on and around the James River; various locations; 804/646-8911

Thru Oct. 31... W'BURG: Busch Gardens - 800/772-8886; $

Thru Oct. 31... DOSWELL: Paramount's Kings Dominion - 804/876-5000; $

Thru Oct. 31... RIC: "James River Family Outing," "Falls of the James River," & "Lower James River" Rafting Trips - Richmond Raft Company; R; 804/222-7238; $

Thru Oct. 31... RIC: Beatrix Potter: Mr. McGregor's Garden - Engaging story excerpts & illustrations reveal infamous rabbit's adventures as you tour; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; 804/262-9887; $

Thru Dec. 2... RIC: Thursday Grower's Market - Locally grown produce, flowers, crafts, gourmet foods, more; 17th Street Farmers' Market; 804/646-0310

Thru Dec. 4... RIC: Saturday Mucho Market - 17th Street Farmers' Market; 804/646-0310

Thru Dec. 5... RIC: Shockoe Flea Market - Sundays; 17th Street Farmers' Market; 804/646-0310

Thru Dec. 31... RIC: Comedy Sportz - Fast-faced, high-energy improvisational show; Fri. & Sat.; Comedy Alley; 804/266-9377; $

Thru Dec. 31... W'BURG: Evening with the Presidents - Self-guided tours, dinner, live entertainment; Presidents Park; 800/588-4327; $

Thru Dec. 31... WALLOPS ISLAND: Virginia Space Flight Adventure Camp - Ages 12-15; NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility; R; 866/757-7223; $

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Richmond Area
Movie Theatres



      Byrd Theatre: 353-9911
      Carmike 10: 897-0888
      Commonwealth 20: 744-2600
      Ethyl IMAX: 367-0000
      Regal Chester: 796-5911
      Regal Crater 8: 861-1318
      Regal Short Pump: 360-0947
      Regal Southpark: 526-8100
      Regal Virginia Center 20: 261-5411
      Regal Westhampton: 288-9007
      UA Chesterfield Twn. Ctr.: 379-7800
      UA West Tower: 270-7111

Ski Resort Information

Call these local Ski Resorts to get
your snow report!


Snowshoe: (304) 572-5252
Wintergreen: (804) 325-8065
Massanutten: (800) 207-6277
Bryce: (800) 821-1444
Canaan Valley: (800) 622-4121 Timberline: (304) 866-4801
Winterplace: (800) 607-7669
The Homestead: (800) 838-1766