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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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Saturday, September 13, 2008 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Deep Run Park)
The dog walk starts at 11 a.m., followed by music, vendors, food, dog contests and more!
The event is free to the public.
To participate in the 2k 4 Paws, each walker must raise a minimum of $25 to walk - all proceeds support the Henrico Humane Society.
Presents by Henrico Humane Society and Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks. www.henricohumane.org

"A Tribute to the Life of Liz Marks" Publisher: bookemon.com

After many years as an actress/singer in NYC, Liz Marks brought her professional attitude to her hometown, Richmond, Virginia.
Born into the business, her commitment to the industry brought her from performing to casting. ("I couldn‚t see performing in spandex after 40".)
Since 1987 Liz has been providing producers and directors with the best talent the Mid-Atlantic Region has to offer.
Surrounded by history and great locations, Liz chooses to stay with her family in Virginia and work on the "shows" and commercials that come to town.

Emmy® Nominated for Outstanding Casting in a Movie for her work on HBO Film's "Iron Jawed Angel

Liz Marks Memorial Award for Ongoing Contribution to Richmond Area Theater
Award to: Liz Marks ( Richmond Va Theater)

1708 Gallery’s 2008/2009 Exhibition Season opens on Friday, September 5th with Seductions, an exhibition featuring site-specific installations and multi-media work by New York artist couple Rebecca Murtaugh and Matthew N. Gehring. Seductions will be on view until October 11, 2008. Rebecca Murtaugh’s work includes a site-specific, mixed-media, 3-D installation Leisurely Temptation that will encompass over 50 feet of 1708 Gallery’s wall space. Exploring the tactile and sensuous nature of materials, Leisurely Temptation visually references a treasure map, while evoking a sense of curiosity and the desire to touch or explore the work further. “My work maintains a balance of formal and conceptual motivations. I aim for the work to be playful, sexy, visually engaging, and a rewarding intellectual experience for those viewers who seek to look further.” Murthaugh received her MFA from VCU in 2001. Matthew Gehring’s work includes an interactive piece entitled From the Bottom of My Heart featuring a talking mirror. Using ultrasonic sensors, the mirror will issue compliments in a seductive voice, such as “Tell me, how much time does it take to look that good?” Other works by Gehring include Flamejobs, a series of painted and air-brushed flames on popular magazine and album covers and a video entitled Hand Job. “I believe art is about desire. Both in its manufacture and in its consumption, all art represents some aspect of desire. My intent is that these works provide a seductive visual experience and intellectual engagement through openended socio-cultural references that speak directly about desire. My work is an invitation to be visual, to be cognitive, to be curious, to explore, and to enjoy.” Gehring received his MFA from the University of Delaware in 2001.

Don't miss this special presentation of The Wizard of Oz sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Performances will be held at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, 500 South Center Street, Ashland.
Friday, Aug 15th at 6:30pm, Saturday, Aug 16th at 1:00pm and 6:30pm, Sun, Aug 17th at 1:00pm, Doors open for each performance ∏ hour before show time.
Come and see the talented youth right here in Hanover County! Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Tickets will be available starting Aug. 11th at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm-5:00pm
For questions call 804-798-2728.

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.

The Stonehenge Breast Cancer Golf Tournament is a special fund-raising event dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer through research, education, treatment and family services. The money raised through this event supports the VCU Massey Cancer Center in the fight against breast cancer. We are making great strides, but we need your help in this important endeavor.

Join us on September 9 for a 1pm shotgun start at Stonehenge Golf Course - 1000 Farnham Drive, Richmond.  

Format - Four person scramble using handicap system. Teams may be all women, all men or mixed. Fees - $500 per team (through 8/31), $550 per team (after 8/31) or $125/150 per golfer (before/after 8/31). Singles will be grouped together. Entry fee includes golf and cart, premium gift, box lunch, snacks and beverages, tee gift package and dinner.

For more information, please contact Phil Graham, 804.794.7978 or phil@consult-perspectives.com

September 5. “InLight Richmond” will engage and inspire all Richmonders by exposing the community to a celebration of contemporary art enhanced by light along the 300, 200 and 100 blocks of West Broad Street. The late-night event will celebrate the gallery’s 30th anniversary and will be free and open to the public. This event is also a celebration for 1708 Gallery’s 30th Anniversary as a non-profit organization

The 29th annual Arts Around the Lake juried fine arts show will be held around Westhampton Lake at the University of Richmond, Sunday, September 21, 2008.  The show will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

Approximately 100 Richmond, Virginia area artists will be displaying and selling their juried artwork in various mediums. Arts Around the Lake is sponsored by the Greater Richmond Alumni Chapter to benefit its scholarship fund.

Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will be sold by local vendors. No dogs are allowed.

For additional information, please visit the Arts Around the Lake web site at www.uronline.net/aal or phone the Office of Alumni Relations at (804) 289-8030.

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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