Library of Virginia | 5–8 pm
• Craft demonstrations by Richmond-area artists—from multimedia collage to glass design—with finished works available for purchase (Lobby)
• The Land We Live In, The Land We Left: Virginia’s People explores the lives of immigrants from a variety of homelands who settled in every part of the state (Exhibition Gallery & Lobby)
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/ or call 804.692.3524 for more information
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Parish Hall | 5–8 pm
• Opening Reception: Simple Gifts, Photography by Bruce Yoder
• Church open for tours, featuring an altarpiece mosaic replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper by Tiffany and 25 stained-glass windows, 10 of them by Tiffany
http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/firstfridays
University of Richmond, Downtown | 5–8 pm
• Artwork inspired by Surface Tension: Pattern, Texture and Rhythm in Art from the Collection (organized by University of Richmond Museums)
• Light refreshments and live music by the University’s Bossa, Nova and Samba Ensemble, and The Octaves, UR’s all-male a capella group
http://downtown.richmond.edu/events/firstfridays.html
Rhythm Hall at Richmond CenterStage | 5–8 pm
• Join us for an evening of music with performances by the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild Small Ensemble, the Richmond Jazz Composers Alliance Quintet, and the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild Large Ensemble. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available.
http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/
SPRING FEATURE OF FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK
Richmond’s popular arts and cultural program First Fridays Art Walk makes a special expansion east this spring to connect with the Library of Virginia, Richmond CenterStage, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and University of Richmond Downtown.
On March 5, April 2, and May 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 pm, the “First Fridays East” locations will offer refreshments, live music, and diverse exhibitions.
All free and open to the public. Click on venue links for locations and more info.
Free underground parking is available at the Library of Virginia from 5 to 8 pm and in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church garage after 5 pm (no closing time).
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