Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ opens April 19 at Altria Theater
Disney’s “The Lion King” roars back into Richmond next week, with all the enjoyable and familiar characters, costumes and songs.
TEDxRVA brings inspiration to Downtown
A university president with a comedic touch. A burlesque performer on a mission to continue the revival of her craft.
VUU holds scholarship ball April 15
R&B singer Will Downing will be a special guest at the 4th Annual Virginia Union University Scholarship Gala & Masquerade Ball this Friday, April 15, at The Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 E. Broad St. in Downtown.
Bus trip to D.C. science festival April 16
A bus trip is being organized from Richmond to the 4th USA Science and Engineering Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington this Saturday, April 16.
Children’s choir presents free concert April 16
The Greater Richmond Children’s Intermediate Concert Choir will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Gellman Room at the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., in Downtown.
Fashion show to benefit domestic violence victims
Models will walk the runway for a good cause at the Struttin’ 4 Domestic Violence Fashion Show from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Lipman Auditorium at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Massey Library Technology Center, 1651 …
Personality: AnnMarie Gilbert
Virginia Union University women’s basketball Coach AnnMarie Gilbert continues to add hardware to her already crowded trophy case following a record-breaking season on Lombardy Street. The first-year Lady Panthers head coach, who guided the team to a historic 28-win season …
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson gets hometown welcome
Seattle Seahawks All-Pro quarterback Russell Wilson scored a touchdown with a hometown crowd of 4,500 people at the Richmond Forum, where he was the special guest and speaker Saturday night at the Altria Theatre.
TEDxRVA slated for April 8 at Carpenter Theatre
Virginia State University President Makola M. Abdullah, African dance scholar Dr. Elgie Gaynell Sherrod, special needs advocate Pam Mines, human rights advocate Jonathan Dau, musician Gull, and advocate Sheila Battle are among 20 presenters at the 4th Annual TEDxRVA 2016 …
YWCA hosts public series for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The YWCA of Richmond is presenting several events as a part of its April recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Three lunch discussions are scheduled. The first is “Responding to Survivors: The Importance of Language” from noon to 1 p.m. …
U.Va. alumni sponsor fundraiser, film screening April 13
University of Virginia alumni will host a scholarship benefit next week at the Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland at Boulevard Square in Richmond featuring a screening of a locally made short film about Jackson Ward, it has been announced.
Personality: Allen S. Lee
“I was stunned. I couldn’t believe it,” Allen S. Lee, a professor of information systems at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business, says was his reaction to learning he was the recipient of the LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement …
Personality: Grindly Johnson
Grindly Johnson is on a mission to increase business and job opportunities for women in the transportation industry. “Women need to be involved in transportation because we are talented and make exceptional leaders,” says Ms. Johnson, who is Virginia’s deputy …
Smithsonian’s new African-American museum focus of forum
Throngs of visitors are expected to view exhibits chronicling the enslavement and emancipation of hundreds of thousands of Africans and African-Americans in the United States when the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opens this fall on …
Croaker’s adds a new spot — Sugar’s Crab Shack
The popular Richmond-based Croaker’s Spot restaurant chain has a new addition — Sugar’s Crab Shack. The drive-in, walk-up eatery quietly opened two weeks ago in the 2200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue and features lake trout, catfish and shrimp, as well …
