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Thursday, Feb. 16

VCU Happenings

Brown Bag Luncheon – The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement: Is Hip-Hop Blowing It? Discussing the values of the civil rights movement and how they clash with the current trends and ideals of commercial hip-hop music. Noon to 1 p.m. Student Commons. 828-6672.

Men of Color Discussion Group This theme-oriented group supports male students of color who are in the process of becoming responsible male adults. Focus will be placed on general discussions about men’s issues, culture conflicts, academic/career goals and environmental stresses. Not a therapy group. 5 p.m to 6 p.m. Student Commons,

Room 215. 828-6672.

Craft Night in the Commons Make your own gel candles to keep or give as gifts. 5 p.m to 7 p.m. Student Commons, Metro Room. Free. E-mail garrettmn@vcu.edu for more information.

Evening Climbs at Peak Experience Join VCU Recsports for College Climbing Night at Peak Experiences Climbing Gym. The price is two-for-one so bring a friend! Transportation is the only thing provided. The gym will teach you proper belaying and knots. Buses leave at 6 p.m. from the Cary Street Gym and will return at 10:30 p.m. Shoes and harness can be rented at the Outing Rental Center before you leave. Time/Location: 7:00 – 10:30 p.m. Two Students (with VCU I.D.’S): $11 and $3 each for shoes and harness if needed. 828-6004.

New Innertube Water Polo Innertube Water polo is a fun team sport that gives you an all-around workout. If you’re not familiar with the game, come down to one of instructional classes to learn the basics and have a great time. Teams will be randomly selected and if interest warrants, leagues will be set up for team competition. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Franklin Street Gym. 828-6402.

Love Shouldn’t Hurt Learn the facts about domestic violence and sexual assault and what you can do to act by volunteering in your community. A question-and-answer session will follow with people from the community who work in the field. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Student Commons, Richmond Salons I/II.

E-mail garrettmn@vcu.edu for more information.

“Three Sisters” The cultured Prozorov sisters and their brother, live in a small town and dream of one day finding freedom, fulfillment and romance by moving to faraway Moscow. Often referred to as “the best drama of the 20th century,” this beautifully poignant exploration of the quest for happiness and the tragedy of unfulfilled dreams remains timely and touching even for today’s audiences. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Raymond Hodges Theater. VCU students with a valid I.D. $5, general admission is $15, and seniors and faculty are $12. 828-2695.

Jazz Orchestra I Concert VCU Music presents the Jazz Orchestra I, directed by the Director of VCU Jazz Studies, Antonio Garcia, in concert. 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. $5 or free with a valid I.D. 828-1169.

Poetry Reading Beckian Fritz Goldberg will present a public reading from her work. 8 p.m. Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A and B. 828-6672.

Around Town

Art

Tour of the Month: S.O.S. – Secrets of Sculpture Discover the secrets behind some of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ most well-known sculptures.

2 p.m., 200 N. Boulevard. Free. 340-1400.

Art After Hours and Silent Auction Take part in VMFA’s continued series that celebrates the art with music by Sambaiosis and Brazilian jazz, wines from South of France, poetry by d.l. Hopkins, an auction and more. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard. $10. 21 or older. 340-1400.

Science Museum of Virginia Hosts Art Show The Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance Foundation presents the 44th Benefit Antiques & Fine Arts Show. This prestigious event features high-quality period furniture, silver, jewelry, porcelain and fine arts. This year’s loan exhibit is “On the Trail of Southern Pottery.”

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. $12. 914-2856.

Music

More Fantastic Bands Come out to the Fan and enjoy all the music. There will be a show featuring Nobody’s Favorite and Searching for Timothy (all ages, $6, 5 p.m.), followed by the Black Valentine’s Day Show with Gameshow Hero, the Family Swaggards, the Rip Off, Centreline! and the Blackout Pack (18+, $5, 9 p.m.). But it’s not over yet! Then there will be the Producer’s Cup and Battle as well as an open-mic night (18+, $5, 10 p.m.). Nanci Raygun, 929 W. Grace St. 353-4263.

Rock Out As if there was any other way to spend your Thursday night. Check out Look What I Did, Covet the Knife Beneath These Words, Openwide and Aries Caress. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Alley Katz, 10 Walnut Alley. $7. All ages. 643-2816.

The X Come check out the best of Richmond at 102.1: The X’s Local Xposure. 8 p.m. Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582. For information on how to get your band exposed, go to http://www.wrxl.com/pages/xposure.html.

For a Bit of Class Check out the Back Room everyone is raving about for Modern Groove Syndicate. 8:30 p.m. Bogart’s, 203 N. Lombardy St. $6. 353-9280.

Events

Come Have a Laugh Check out Richmond comedy-musician Liz Marks in her Cabaret. 8 p.m. ComedySportz Improv Theatre, 7115-a Staples Mill Rd. $10. 266-9377.

Friday, Feb. 17

VCU Happenings

Chiapas Media Project – The second event in the VCU Spring 2006 Social Justice Film Series. Alexandra Harkin is guest speaker from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Richmond Salons III-IV. Free and open to the Public. 827-3400.

Woodwind Concert – VCU’s Woodwind Faculty Chamber Concert is at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Around Town

Art

Moveable Feast – Steve Collis reads fiction and Hilty Hazzard reads poetry at 1708 Gallery as part of VCU’s graduate student reading series at 6 p.m. Free. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

Crossroads Art Center – An All-Media Show featuring the photography of Susan Bock opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. The show runs through March 9. 2106 Staples Mill Rd. 278-8950.

“The American War”- Solvent Space presents Harrell Fletcher’s exhibition. It opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m. Through April 15. 0 E. Fourth St. 827-0984.

Music

Griot Concert – Alhaji Papa Susso, Balla Kouyate and Hotel X perform at Fulton Hill’s Neighborhood Resource Center at 9 p.m. Admission is $5. 1519 Williamsburg Rd. 864-5797.

Wow, Owls! Finale- Wow, Owls! will be performing at Nanci Raygun with Pink Razors, The SetUp, Single Spies and Josh Small. All ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Events

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” – David Hagan presents a LiveSky planetarium program about how escaped slaves used the stars to navigate to freedom, at 6 p.m. Free. Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Saturday, Feb. 18

VCU Happenings

“Three Sisters” The cultured Prozorov sisters and their brother, live in a small town and dream of one day finding freedom, fulfillment and romance by moving to faraway Moscow. Often referred to as “the best drama of the 20th century,” this beautifully poignant exploration of the quest for happiness and the tragedy of unfulfilled dreams remains timely and touching even for today’s audiences. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Raymond Hodges Theatre. VCU students with a valid I.D. $5, general admission is $15, and seniors and faculty are $12. 828-2695.

DDR Tournament Get your groove on and maybe win some cash! Entry fee of $10, open to VCU students only. Winner receives half of the tournament fees collected. Sponsored by Commons & Activities. 828-GAME.

Around Town

Art

Dreams for Sale – Lyric Ave, Richmond’s most unique poetry-based variety show, continues its third season at the historic Empire Theatre, with two more shows on Feb. 18 and 19. Featuring a home-grown cast of spoken-word poets, hip-hop artists, dancers and comedians, Lyric Ave continues to bridge Richmond’s multicultural arts community through the common link of poetry. This month’s show, “Dreams for Sale,” is Lyric Ave’s tribute to Black History Month. $10. 114 W. Broad St. 334-3390.

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