Posts Tagged ‘Linden Row Inn’
Spend Your Labor Day With Us!
Posted by Christina in Uncategorized on September 2nd, 2010
September is an odd month in the First Fridays season. It’s not yet fall, the heat is usually still hanging around, there could be a chance of a Hurricane or at least a savage storm, and of course the Art Walk always falls on Labor Day Weekend, which encourages folks to head out of town for that last summer splash. Seems like we’ve got too many things working against us to have a successful event. But that’s just not the case (well, as long as Hurricane Earl doesn’t come ashore.)
In fact, the September 3 First Fridays Art Walk has some amazing events scheduled, making staying in town, or visiting Richmond for a long weekend, a pretty awesome plan for the holiday.
First, the good news is that only a handful of First Fridays venues will be closed due to the holiday (Score!) Our website has all the details of what exhibitions are on view, what activities are being planned, what dining specials will be served, and which sites are taking a break this month. www.FirstFridaysRichmond.com
Citizen Artist Panel Talk at the University of Richmond Downtown Campus (626 E. Broad St) is at the top of the list of things to experience this month. This intriguing sounding event will bring together local artists like Noah Scalin, Tanja Softic, and Daniel Custodio to discuss how social change can be effected through creativity. It will be interesting to hear from the six artists working in a variety of media on how to impact Richmond for the better. The event is at 5:30 and free, but seats need to be reserved at http://downtown.richmond.edu/citizenartist.html
“Giving back” is possibly the theme for September’s Art Walk. Our newest venue, UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), is 
presenting a 30-year retrospective of works by Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. for the Grand Opening of their new Gallery space. Perkinson is kind of a local legend for his philanthropic and creative talents, having painted nearly 15,000 watercolors for charity, and this will be the first time works spanning his career will be on display. Check out this latest addition to Jackson Ward between 5pm-10pm, and be sure not to miss their tranquil garden and Donor Memorial Wall that’s an oasis in the City. UNOS is at the corner of 4th and Jackson Streets and offers free parking.
While you’re in Jackson Ward, head to Gallery 5 for an assortment of musical offerings. From 7pm-11pm, you can enjoy a variety of live music from local and international performers and the exhibition Self Titled that includes original artwork from independently produced records and CDs. Inside the gallery is the socially conscious Lucent Space, which will host the University of Richmond’s Community Gamelan (orchestra) Gamelan Raga Kusuma. On view throughout the month will be photography as well as field recordings and video from the group’s travel to Bali and Java this summer, while the ensemble will perform Friday night. It’s exciting to have this ensemble back to First Fridays, so if you haven’t experienced Indonesian music before, this is a not-to-be-missed event!
While we may be longing for summer fun, fall fashions make the (eventual) cooler weather worth the change. It also means sales! Quirk is celebrating their 5th Anniversary, (Happy Birthday!!) and we’re getting the presents! Don’t miss Quirk’s Super Sale during First Fridays or throughout the week to see what goodies are in the Shop. Katie and her team score amazing finds during their buying trips, bringing back gorgeous jewelry, neat household items, funky back to school supplies, and all around cool stuff to make Richmond, well cooler. Quirk also is packed this month with new exhibitions by, Vadis Turner, Daniel Calder, and Cindy Myron.
And is there a better way to appreciate cooler weather than to enjoy a glass of wine in a luxurious courtyard? I think not. You can do just that at the lovely and historic Linden Row Inn. Opening this week is the latest installation by curator Amie Oliver for 1708 Gallery’s satellite exhibition program. Ironisence features works by numerous artist members, inspired by the words, irony and sincerity, as coined by art critic Jerry Salz. So grab a drink and look around. The satellite shows have been superb and brought the space alive like never before. Linden Row is located at the corner of 1st and Franklin Streets.
Happy Holiday Everyone. I hope there’s no laboring in your weekend!
Get your can to First Fridays
Posted by Christina in Special Events at First Fridays on December 4th, 2009
..and help us gather urgently needed food staples for the Central Va Food Bank (FeedMore) at our first Food Drive at First Fridays tonight.
We’ll be set up along Broad Street to make it easy to find, at 208 West Broad Street (just west of Comfort restaurant) outside the gallery, Visual Art Studio. Come say Hi and drop off your donations between 6:30-10pm.
Can you imagine how much food we could gather if everyone who attended First Fridays donated something? Man! I don’t know how I’d get it to the Food Bank, but we’d deal. This is one of those good problems to have, no? I’d like this to be an “annual” event so we’ll work up to that level. For now, grab a can or two from your pantry or hit Ukrop’s on the way Downtown.
Here’s what’s needed most:
- Canned tuna, salmon, chicken and ham
- pasta sauce (canned preferred)
- rice and pasta
- canned vegetables and fruit (these are preferred items because they’re healthy of course)
- hot and cold cereals
- peanut butter
We should do this more often than at the holidays, but the holidays can be such a depressing time of year for those in need. It’s incredibly sad to learn that 1 in nearly 6 people go to bed hungry every night from lack of food. This is simply criminal. These are our neighbors, and in these difficult economic times, I’m sure we know someone, unfortunately probably many, that need a little extra help. FeedMore provides food for a tremendous amount of organizations and food pantries across Central Va so we’re talking about helping many people in need. I hope you’ll consider sharing.
A few of our participating venues are also getting into the spirit and holding Food Drives too!
- Metro Space Gallery is giving you a little incentive to share by entering you in a drawing for a beautiful Print from Cannonball Press (their featured exhibitor this month from NY) with the donation of 5 items tonight! (open 6-10pm tonight)
- Linden Row Inn is offering Free Valet Parking when you donate 5 food items!
- Lift Coffee Shop is giving away a small Free Latte with every donation to the Central Va Food Bank (every day!)
Thanks in advance for your help in making our Drive a good one. If you forget to grab a can tonight and are heading to the Christmas Parade tomorrow (12/5), the Food Bank will actually have stations set up all along the Parade route for your convenience. Now how easy is that?!
For more info on how to help at any time, check out: http://www.cvfb.org