Kara Harman to perform voice recital at River Road Church Baptist

May 19 2013 - The performance is part of RRCB’s 2012-13 E. Carl Freeman Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Free
Kara Harman will perform a voice recital at 7:30 p.m. at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Rd. The performance is part of RRCB’s 2012-13 E. Carl Freeman Concert Series. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.rrcb.org/concertseries

Chesterfield author Leonard M. Adkins to sign copies of his new guidebook

May 19 2013 - Barnes & Noble Short Pump, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Free
Chesterfield author Leonard M. Adkins will sign copies of his new Blue Ridge Parkway guidebook “Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Only Guide You Will Ever Need, Including GPS, Detailed Maps, and More” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. The guidebook provides a detailed description of every official National Park Service trail along the parkway. For details, call B&N at 360-0103 or visit http://www.habitualhiker.com

UR Modlin Center for the Arts to present encore broadcast of NT Live’s ‘This House’

May 19 2013 - , 3 p.m., $14
The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will present an encore broadcast of National Theatre (NT) Live’s “This House” at 3 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. Filmed in high definition, NT Live offers an international audience the opportunity to see the best of British theater. Tickets are $14. For details, call 289-8980 or visit http://www.modlin.richmond.edu

Opportunity Toastmasters to meet at Shoney’s Restaurant

May 20 2013 - Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Free
Opportunity Toastmasters will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Shoney’s Restaurant, 7101 Staples Mill Rd. Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month. For details, call David Robinson at 833-3351.

Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series continues through June 10

May 20 2013 - Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Free
Union Mortgage Group will host Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series, every Monday through June 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Shoppes at Innsbrook. Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs. Bring your lounge chairs. No outside food or drinks. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.innsbrook.com

Henrico Pops Chorus to perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

May 21 2013 - Spring concert is titled 'Fantasies on Broadway', 7:30 p.m., Free
The Henrico Pops Chorus, under the direction of Bobbie Moore, will perform its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. “Fantasies on Broadway” will take the audience on a fantasy tour of seven Broadway musicals as they tell their imaginary stories in song. Admission is free but reservations are required. For details, call Amy Perdue at 501-5859 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

Richmond Apartment Owners Association’s ‘Think Tank’ to meet at Piccadilly Café

May 21 2013 - The group will discuss 'Filling Vacancies', 12 p.m., Free
The Richmond Apartment Owners Association’s “Think Tank” will meet at 12 p.m. at Piccadilly Café, 8004 W. Broad St. The group will discuss “Filling Vacancies.” Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.richmondapartmentowners.com

CMoR Short Pump to host Kindergarten Readiness Forum

May 21 2013 - The forum is free and open to the public but space is limited, 6:30 p.m., Free
The Children’s Museum of Richmond – Short Pump, 2200 Old Brick Rd., will host the Kindergarten Readiness Forum at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Cheryl Thomas, from Henrico County Public Schools, and Amanda Surgner, from Collegiate School, will speak on kindergarten readiness and choosing a school for your child. The forum is free and open to the public but space is limited. To register, visit http://www.c-mor.org

North Park Library to host Lightening Thief Party

May 22 2013 - Dress as your favorite god, demigod or monster from Greek mythology, 7 p.m.,
North Park Library, 8508 Franconia Rd., will host a Lightening Thief Party at 7 p.m. Celebrate Percy Jackson and the other Heroes of Olympus. Dress as your favorite god, demigod or monster from Greek mythology. Play games, enjoy refreshments and win prizes. For details, call 290-9700 or visit http://www.henricolibrary.org

Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Daughtry

May 22 2013 - Gates open at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., $25
Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Daughtry at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $25. For details, visit http://www.innsbrookafterhours.com

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Community

Indian flair

Photos by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 05/16/2013

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

Spirit of Habitat

Photo by Patty Kruszewski/Henrico Citizen 05/15/2013

Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

DRMD hopes to hit million-dollar mark

Citizen Staff Reports 03/11/2013

Deep Run High School’s 2013 Marathon Dance, a student-run function that aims to raise money for organizations around the community, will be held March 15-16 in the school’s gymnasium. In its seven-year history, the dance has raised more than $863,000, and this year the students’ goal is to break the $1 million mark. The event has progressed from a small dance in the high school gym to an event that brings the entire community together. > Read more.

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Entertainment

Restaurant watch

05/16/2013

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors

05/06/2013

The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

05/02/2013

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

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