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Richmond Ballet has received a three-year $150,000 grant to support Richmond Ballet On Tour from Dominion, one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this season, Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia, is expanding its tour schedule to include performances in West Virginia as well as communities across the Commonwealth and in North Carolina.
Dominion, a long-time corporate supporter of Richmond Ballet, has underwritten the ballet company’s annual tour since 1995. Dominion has also sponsored other performances including the world premiere and revival performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Ballet’s performance at New  York’s Joyce  Theater in John Butler: An American Master. The latter performance was a collaborative presentation that included Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ballet  NY and renowned guest artist Desmond Richardson. In recent years, Dominion also made generous donations to the Anniversary Campaign, helping to fund the Ballet’s new production of The Nutcracker and the Raise the Roof Campaign, which helped the Ballet move into its current landmark location on Canal Street.
Speaking on behalf of the Ballet, Managing Director Keith Martin noted that the company had never performed in West Virginia, despite the fact that the Ballet has performed from Florida to New York in recent seasons.  “This Dominion grant allows Richmond Ballet to perform in venues with smaller arts budgets, bringing professional dance to these communities often for the very first time.”
Dominion is also making possible a variety of education and outreach programs at each tour stop, including student performances, lecture demonstrations and master classes. According to Martin, “These expanded residencies, which will have a real impact on the entire community from elementary school students through senior adult participants, would not have been possible without support from Dominion.”
In addition to the tour grant, Dominion will be the title sponsor for Richmond Ballet’s February performance of Cinderella at The Landmark Theatre.
Photo by Aaron Sutton

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia will host its 3rd Annual Oystoberfest Oyster Roast & Street Festival to benefit Connor’s Heroes on Saturday, October 18 from 11 am to 7 pm. Some proceeds will also benefit St. Thomas’.
The event will be held on St. Thomas’ grounds at 3602 Hawthorne Avenue in historic Ginter Park, and will feature oysters galore, beverages, bands and a Kid Zone with games, inflatables, crafts and more. Scheduled bands include Silly Bus, Uisce Beatha, John Fetherstone, The Bart Chucker Band, The Silverbacks, and Soul Providers. A variety of food and drinks, including Oysters (on the half shell, steamed, and fried), barbecue, brats and hot dogs, soda and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets for food and beverages can be purchased on the day of the event. Oystoberfest is free to attend, but a $2.00 donation is suggested.
For more information about Oystoberfest, visit www.oystoberfest.com or call (804) 305-6520.
Connor’s Heroes is committed to conquering childhood cancer by creating a community of heroes to ease the burdens of childhood cancer today and to help find a cure for tomorrow. Learn more about Connor’s Heroes at www.connorsheroes.org.

This fall, Maymont opens the pathway to a beautiful new wildlife experience! Attached you will find details about the Grand Opening of the Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley, a listing of several exciting programs scheduled at our new Eagle Amphitheater, some interesting facts about the animals that will reside in the new exhibit, and images of an eagle and kestrel.
Maymont was the 100-acre country estate of Major James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. The Dooleys completed their opulent mansion in 1893 and spent the next three decades creating the gardens, landscapes and outbuildings you see today. Maymont now serves as 100-acres of history, habitats and horticulture. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the private nonprofit Maymont Foundation. Maymont’s indoor exhibits are open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-5pm. For additional information on hours and fees, call 804-358-7166 or visit www.maymont.org.

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Nostalgiafest 2008 will be held in Old Towne Petersburg on October 3 - 5, 2008.  This three day free family festival of fun celebrates Petersburg's past, present and future.  Enjoy a variety of arts, crafts, a kids zone, a petting zoo, antiques, a wide selection of music and much more. On Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. there will be a 10K-run to begin in Old Towne and musical entertainment on the main stage during the evening.  The event will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m until 12 midnight and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Attached are advanced listings of Maymont’s August, September, October and November programs. Photographs of Maymont and of a variety of programs and events are available. Please contact us for further information.

Maymont was the 100-acre country estate of Major James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. The Dooleys completed their opulent mansion in 1893 and spent the next three decades creating the gardens, landscapes and outbuildings you see today. Maymont now serves as 100-acres of history, habitats and horticulture.

Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the private nonprofit Maymont Foundation. Maymont’s indoor exhibits are open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-5pm. For additional information on hours and fees, call 804-358-7166 or visit www.maymont.org. Maymont’s Visitor Center entrance is located at 2201 Shields Lake Drive in Richmond.

Maymont Fall Schedule

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ 2008 Third Thursdays season kicks off March 20 with a Latin Dance Party. Third Thursdays is presented on the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. and features themed events centered on music, art, tours, food and specialty drinks.....

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