Mingus Awareness Project 2008; Ghastly City Sleep, Brontosaurus, Johnathan Vassar, Caves Caverns; Tuesday Verses; RRHA Master Planning Meetings for the Revitalization of North Jackson Ward; Annual Harvest Festival; Halloween Party; African American Book Fair; MORE…

Mingus Awareness Project 2008

Sun Oct 26 4:00 pm
@ Gallery5

Featuring Performances by:
M.A.P. Trio
Fight the Big Bull
M.A.P. Big Band (Directed by Doug Richards)

(between these three performances will be DJ sets put on by Peter Soloman- host of Richmond Public Radio’s (WCVE) weekday jazz program.

4:00 - 7:00PM
$12 Tickets at door.
All Proceeds will benefit the ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter.

Ghastly City Sleep, Brontosaurus, Johnathan Vassar, Caves Caverns

Mon Oct 27 7:00 pm
@Gallery5

Tuesday Verses

Tue Oct 28 8:00 pm
Tuesday Verses is an open mic night that is presented by Upside Promotions and Design and has been in existence for 5 years. We invite all who love creativity to join us every Tuesday at Tropical Soul, 314 North 2nd Street.

http://www.tuesdayverses.com/

RRHA Master Planning Meetings for the Revitalization of North Jackson Ward

Thu Oct 30 6:00 pm
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has announced that the planning process for the revitalization of the North Jackson Ward community is scheduled to begin with the hosting of a public information meeting and listening session on Tuesday, September 30, 6-8PM at the Calhoun Family Investment Center, 436 Calhoun Street.

Annual Harvest Festival

Fri Oct 31 6:00 pm
When: Friday, October 31st
Where: The Siegel Center, 1200 West Broad Street
Times: 6 pm - 8 pm
Free Admission
Wear your costumes, come and enjoy all of the various children’s activities, and trick-or-treat to your heart’s content in a safe and friendly environment.
Hosted by Delegate Jennifer McClellan

Halloween Party

Fri Oct 31 8:00 pm
Gallery5 will host a Special Halloween Music Event on Halloween night. $5 (ONLY!)

The Low Down:

All participating bands will perform cover songs throughout the whole evening.

Bands and audience members will be in costume.

Costume Contest with Cash Prizes for winner.

Special Cocktails, Foods and Desserts.

The Bands:
Prabir and the Substitutes (all rock n roll sock hop tunes)
David Shultz and the Skyline as “Full Moon” (A Tom Petty Cover Band)
Even Better than the Real Thing (a U2 Cover Band)
and more live music!

with special guest. DJ Outsider (spinning rock and roll tunes for our dancing pleasure)
$5 8PM

African American Book Fair

Sat Nov 1 11:00 am
@ Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Festival is free with museum admission. Authors are needed! Contact Patricia Jordan at 804-319-9763 or africanamericanbookfair@yahoo.com to find out more