Downtown news
Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, July 31
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rocketts Landing, 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike
Free for spectators
The ancient Chinese sport of dragon boating has been gaining popularity in North America over the past 20 years and has become the world’s fastest growing water sport. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads.
The Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival will be the sixth event of the Major League Dragon Boat Series. Not only is the event expected to draw in experienced participants from across the continent and overseas, but it should also attract first-time racers from right here in Richmond.
Volunteers needed for the Richmond Folk Festival 2010
Oct. 8-10
The Richmond Folk Festival depends greatly on many generous folks who volunteer their time and energy to making this event successful, and there are a variety of exciting volunteer areas.
If you choose to apply online, you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation of your application. Job assignments will be emailed in late August/early September.
The festival is a wonderful place for civic, school, church and office organizations to volunteer. Please e-mail volunteer coordinator, Betsy Lecky, to learn more about group volunteer opportunities.
If you are ready to volunteer for the 2010 Richmond Folk Festival, sign up online now!
Richmond Grid
The publication and website celebrate their first anniversary of monitoring innovation in the region’s business, retail, art and entertainment industries. The summer 2010 issue continues the magazine’s focus on creativity and ingenuity with a look at the diverse opportunities for philanthropy and community outreach.
Articles include:
- Celebrating philanthropy and outreach: profiling community cheerleaders who are taking a personal interest and creative strategy in their causes
- Spot trot: Joel Erb’s mobile based platform connects entertainers and their fans in an interactive format
- The Israel Journal: Frontline economics, The Greater Richmond Partnership participates in a marketing mission to Israel
- RVA Vibe: Music matters featuring Horsehead, NO BS! Brass, The Silo Effect, Jonathan Vassar and the Speckled Bird, Jackass Flats
- Onstage: New at the Empire Theatre, Theatre IV’s Artistic Director is bullish about the upcoming season