Saturday, April 17
Civil War & Emancipation Day: the 150th Anniversaries
10am-4pm
An inaugural event hosted by 17 area museums and attractions to showcase the rich history Richmond has to offer for free! In advance of the 150th commemorations of the beginning of the Civil War and the beginning of the end of slavery. Parking is available for a flat rate of $5 at the American Civil War Center (500 Tredegar St.) from 9am-5pm, at the Standard Parking lot at 15th and East Cary Sts for a $5 flat rate all day, and throughout downtown near participating attractions. FREE shuttle service will depart from The American Civil War Center every 30 minutes between 10am-3pm. Patrons may pick up the shuttle anywhere along the route that day from any partner location as long as you are wearing your Civil War & Emancipation Day sticker, available at any participating location! For more information Click Here.
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Celebrate Earth Day Richmond
Sunday, April 25
12-5 p.m.
Hull Street just north of Mayo's Bridge (14th Street)
Free admission
The celebration will include a host of environmentally conscious vendors and exhibitors, as well as programs for children, workshops, local bands, artwork, entertainment and food.
Alicia R. Zatcoff, the city of Richmond's new sustainability manager, will kick off the festival from the Main Stage at noon with opening remarks and an update on the city's sustainability efforts.
The lineup of local bands on the Main Stage, which will be located in the parking lot at 2nd and Hull streets, includes David Schultz and the Skyline at 12:45 p.m., the Photosynthesizers at 2 p.m., Hot Lava at 3:10 p.m., and Gills & Wings at 4 p.m.
An acoustic stage in the Kid's Activity area, in the fountain courtyard at Plant Zero, will feature music by Rockitz, kicking off with Pam McCarthy at noon and followed by Ricky Allen, Heather Griffith, Chris Branch, People's Choice, Tabb Justis, the Floating Folk Band, Jessica Salamonsky, Kirsten Hazler, and Doug Fisher.
A number of sustainable workshops organized by the Backyard Farmer and Save the Trash will be offered on 3rd Street to help participants create a sustainable lifestyle, and art exhibits will be on display inside Art Works and Plant Zero.
Art Works will feature a unique exhibit of art made from recycled or found materials, and "Sky was yellow, Sun was blue" will be on in Plant Zero's Russell Projects contemporary gallery. Artists will provide live demonstrations, and the public can make their own recycled art or join in the Earth Salutations led by Karen Hansen and Ellie Burke in the Yoga and Wellness Lounge.
The James River Outdoor Coalition will hold its annual Outdoor Gear Swap, so come prepared to recycle your gear or pick up some gently used items, and Richmond's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will hold it's annual Fish Festival, featuring the "Dance of the Migrating Shad" and an entire slate of fish-related activities next to the Mayo Bridge.
"This area of Manchester is really blossoming, and the public will have the opportunity to tour some of the new apartments and properties being developed," said Heather Russell of Fountainhead Properties, one of the major sponsors for the event this year.
Style Weekly, a key sponsor of this year's Earth Day Celebration, will reveal the recipients of its annual Green Hero Awards in a program starting at 4 p.m. at Plant Zero. The award goes to ordinary businesses and people who have made an extraordinary commitment to preserve and improve our planet Earth and our community.
For more information on the event or to volunteer, visit www.earthdayrichmond.org
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4.14.2010
