Flowers After 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 5-9 pm
September 4, 11
Stroll thorugh the garden and  relax with wine tasting, music, dinings, and shopping.
www.lewisginter.org

Emerson Radio 250
September 5
Chevy Rock & Roll 400
September 6
Richmond International Raceway
www.rir.com

An Irish Homecoming
Alice Jepson Theatre
September 6
In a stellar collaboration, Irish chanteuse Maura O’Connell appears with the all-female Celtic ensemble Cherish the Ladies, led by Grammy Award-winner Joanie Madden. Cherish the Ladies lays claim to a breathtaking mastery of the genre and a no-holds-barred exuberance that has led the ensemble’s members to become some of the most sought-after practitioners of Celtic music today. Celebrated for her prowess in immersing herself—heart and soul—into her repertoire, O’Connell melds the tradition of her ancestry with influences culled from her life in America. They are joined by singer-songwriter Dermot Henry and the duo bohola—performers who have earned the highest accolades from Celtic music lovers everywhere. Add to this glorious mix an all-star ensemble of dancers from The Chieftains and the cast of Riverdance and you have an evening of Irish high spirits and merry-making that you won’t want to miss!

Tickets: $38 adults, $36 seniors, $19 children
On-Sale Date: August 25, 2008

Highlands Massey Classic Golf Tournament
September 11
The Third Annual (but newly named) Highlands Massey Classic Golf Tournament takes place on Thursday, September 11th at The Highlands Country Club in Chesterfield. This event is dedicated to the eradication of breast, head and neck cancers through research, education and treatment. Sponsored by Emerson Companies, the golf tournament features a morning and afternoon shotgun start with a Captain‚s Choice format. Several Sponsorship levels are available and most include tickets to the fabulous dinner and auction the night before which has great items up for bid like trips, electric golf carts, a home spa, and much more. Join us for a great event you'll remember for years to come. For more information, go to www.highlandsmasseyclassic.org

Volunteers for the Highlands Massey Classic have made a 10 year commitment to raise funds for the VCU Massey Cancer Center. This year, in addition to the very successful golf tournament which has raised over $350,000 for head, neck and breast cancer research, there will be a Bridge Tournament as well. Duplicate and Contract Bridge will be played, and registration is $70 per person. The day starts with a valet parking service and continental breakfast at 8:15am, followed by play which starts at 9:00am. A seated luncheon caps off the event at 12:30pm at which awards will be given for first and second place in each category. This promises to be a wonderful morning in a beautiful setting, all benefiting the lifesaving research at Massey. For more information, contact Anne West at 748-4258 or alwwoot@aol.com

Highlands Massey Classic 5k
September 13
Join us on Saturday, September 13th for the first annual Highlands Massey Classic 5k. Proceeds benefit the lifesaving head, neck and breast cancer research conducted at the world-renowned Massey Cancer Center. Registration is $20 in advance/$25 at the door for adults, and $10 for ages 6-14; children under 5 are free. All walkers, runners and strollers welcome! Join us for a fun and meaningful event.

Special Olympics Virginia
September 13
Grab your tennis shoes and join Special Olympics Virginia for the 8th Annual Richmond Walk-A-Thon from 8:30 a.m. until noon September 13 at the Byrd Park Vita course. Walk or run with dozens of Special Olympics athletes and volunteers on the 1, 2, or 3-mile course. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Olympics Virginia‚s Urban Programs, which reach out to more than 1,500 City of Richmond adults and children with intellectual disabilities. All teams and individuals are welcome; you must raise a minimum of $25 to participate. All participants will receive a Walk-a-Thon T-shirt.
For more information, contact Floyd Miller at 804-726-3035 or fmiller@specialolympicsva.org.

eighth blackbird,“strange imaginary remix”
Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
September 17
In February 2008, eighth blackbird was honored with its first Grammy for the recording strange imaginary animals. Long before the Grammy judges delivered their verdict, our audiences were well aware of the ensemble’s impeccable musicianship and spirited originality. Hailed as the ambassadors of new music, ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird returns to our performance stage for two concerts this season. For “strange imaginary remix,” guitar picks strum a piano; thimbles appear and strike strings; a clarinet wails wildly, a bass drum roars; and ducks, seagulls, even delivery trucks are evoked in this concert that features works from eighth blackbird’s Grammy Award-winning CD. Sound designer Dennis DeSantis contributes a simultaneous live remix as eighth blackbird performs.

Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 children
On-Sale Date: August 25, 2008

Department of Music Family Weekend Concert
Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
September 19
Enjoy the outstanding talents of University of Richmond students in the Department of Music's annual Family Weekend concert. Performances showcase the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Gamelan, Orchestra, University Women’s Chorale and Schola Cantorum. FREE.

The 12th Annual Glen Allen Day Parade and Fair
September 20
The 12th Annual Glen Allen Day Parade and Fair will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2007. The theme for the this year's celebration is "Glen Allen - one America's Top 100 Communities".
The Glen Allen Day 2008 Parade will feature the Hermitage High School Marching Band and Color Guard and will begin at 9:30AM on Mountain Road at John Cussons Drive and will proceed westbound along Mountain Road, turning right entering Crump Park and ending at RF&P Park. Locke Taylor, DVM, a local veteranarian, has been named Parade Grand Marshal.
The Glen Allen Day Arts and Crafts Fair featuring local artists, crafters and other exhibitors will begin at 10AM and continue until 4PM. The Glen Allen Ruritan Club will cook and sell pork barbecue, hot dogs and hamburgers. Other refreshments and treats available for purchase will be provided by other clubs and event sponsors. Proceeds will benefit the Glen Allen community.
Family fun and games including moonwalks and a custom/classic car show will be featured as well as a petting zoo and live entertainment.
Among those scheduled to appear onstage are local bands: The Atkinsons and The Taters. Live martial arts demostrations by Master Cho's Tae Kwon Do will be given onstage. Other music acts will be announced closer to the event date.
For a parade application and further updates, please visit our website, www.GlenAllenDay.com or call our hotline (804) 257-9605. Glen Allen Day is hosted by the Glen Allen Ruritan Club and the Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks.

3rd Annual Swinetangle Barbeque
September 21
Enjoy barbeque, bluegrass and a benefit like no other. Swinetangle is fun for the whole family with a view of the River and activities for everyone, including music by The Atkinsons, a Name the Pig contest and a Cornhole tournament.
Tickets are now available at richmond.com and include all you can eat and drink. Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door. Tickets for children 10 and over are $10/$15.
Swinetangle will be held from noon to five p.m. on September 21 on Rock Bottom Island at 5995 River Road.

Battleworks Dance Company
Alice Jepson Theatre
September 23
At once quirky and timeless, Battleworks Dance Company has rapidly established itself as one of America’s most promising and aesthetically daring ensembles. Under the direction of founder Robert Battle, the company made its debut in 2002 at the World Dance Alliance’s Global Assembly in Düsseldorf, Germany. Boldly pushing the boundaries that have traditionally circumscribed modern dance, Battle takes his troupe to previously uncharted limits. His works, in high demand, have been commissioned by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Repertory Ensemble, Dallas Black Dance Theater, Koresh Dance Company and PARADIGM, to name a few. Battle has a long-standing relationship with the University Dancers, for which he has choreographed three dances in the past.

Tickets: $34 adults, $32 seniors, $17 children
On-Sale Date: August 26, 2008

Unhappy Hours in the Enchanted Garden
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 6-9 pm
September 25
Come enjoy live music, free admission to the museum, light refreshments and exhibit openings.

Antiques Appraisal Fair
Historic Battersea
September 27
Come join us on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for an Antiques Appraisal Fair on the lawn of Historic Battersea. Bring your memorabilia, antiques and vintage collectables for analysis and appraisal by our team of experts in: Furniture, Militaria, Arts, Dolls, Sports Memorabilia, Clocks, Textiles, Silver and Porcelain. A written description and analysis of your items will be made available. Food and period craft vendors will be on the lawn of Battersea.
We ask for a small donation for each appraisal: $8.00 for the initial item $5.00 for the second item $3.00 each for three or more.
All donations go to Battersea, Inc. for the conservation of Historic Battersea and its site of 37 acres on the Appomattox River. For additional information call (804)732-9882 or email us at BatterseaInc@gmail.com. This event is Co-sponsored by the City of Petersburg and promoted by Battersea, Inc. Directions: Take the Washington St. exit off I-95 towards Old Towne Petersburg. Continue west-bound on Washington St. Immediately after West St., turn onto Battersea Lane.

Fredericksburg's Artist of the Civil War
Through September 7
A Fredericksburg Area Museum
Phone: (540) 371-3037