VCU Events

	The Shins at The National By Chelsea Kubo May 27, 2013 - 7:00pm The Shins Location: The National Date: Monday, May, 2013 Time: 7:00 PM- 8 PM Cost: $30 ADV / $32.50 READ MORE
	First Fridays Art Walk By Sarah Pentecost May 3, 2013 - 5:00pm Classes are finished, finals are almost over...now what? Get downtown this Friday for this month's First Fridays Art Walk! You'll have the chance to visit local art galleries, see inside local venues, eat at unique restaurants, and hear some great live music. The Art Walk starts at Belvidere and West Broad St. and continues down West Broad St. up until 8th St. Gather you friends and come see what downtown Richmond has to offer! READ MORE
	10x10 Girl Rising Screening Brought to You by Her Campus & Intel By Chelsea Kubo April 26, 2013 - 6:30pm All Virginia Commonwealth University students and staff are encouraged to attend the anticipated screening of 10x10 Girl Rising brought to you by Her Campus and Intel on April 26, 2013 at the University Student Commons in the Commons Ground (the basement) at 6:30pm- 10pm. Guests will have the opportunity to watch what the New York Times calls “one of the hottest 'cause' documentaries in years…” for FREE amongst members of the VCU student body and staff. We are asking all attendees to RSVP on the Facebook Event to help us with publicity and to show your support for the issues that face girls around the world. Also spread the word! 10x10's message is simple: educating girls in developing countries...
	Laughing2Heal By Sarah Pentecost April 12, 2013 - 7:00pm United2Heal is an organization at VCU that is dedicated to gathering excess medical supplies from local hospitals and shipping them to countries in need around the world. In just the past two semesters, they have shipped $1.4 million worth of medical supplies overseas. Today, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of excess medical supplies are constantly being donated to their organization. READ MORE
	2013 Intercultural Festival By MaggieCarter April 6, 2013 - 12:00pm VCU is honored to host the 10th annual Intercultural Festival. This year's theme is "A World Premiere". The purpose of this exciting annual festival is to bring awareness of different cultures and to celebrate the diversity at VCU and the community. This proud tradition allows students and members of the community to showcase their different cultures through food, art, fashion, music, and more! At the festival you'll find foods form different cultures, fun games, and even a petting zoo! This is a lively event that you won't want to miss. Not only will you have a fun experience, but you will also become enlightened about VCU's diverse community. http://facebook.com/icfvcu?id=217165578301190&...
	HCWM and HCVCU Presents: Her Campus Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiette Conference By Sarah Pentecost March 23, 2013 - 10:00am READ MORE
	5th Annual River City Ballroom Dance Competition By Lauren N. Colie March 23, 2013 - 9:00am River City Ballroom Dance Company is hosting its 5th annual ballroom dance competition. Competitors and spectators will gather at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 23, to participate in Richmond’s very own dance competition. Veronica Braun, one of the event organizers, said the Company started the competition in Richmond because it can get expensive to travel to competitions in D.C. and surrounding areas. She said they are expecting a crowd of more than 100 people for the various competitive events scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants are divided by age and ability for fair and fun competition. READ MORE
	TEDxRVA By Lauren N. Colie March 22, 2013 - 9:00am The inaugural TEDxRVA event will occur on March 22. Most people will recognize the non-profit organization TED, devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. The x means this is an independently organized event run locally. This TEDx event is the first to hit Richmond. READ MORE
	French Film Festival By Sarah Pentecost March 21, 2013 - 12:00pm The French Film Festival is back for its 20th year at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown this spring. From Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, you have the chance to see over 20 feature and short films by award-winning directors and up-and-coming filmmakers. This annual festival is a collaboration of efforts from professors from both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond. For 10 years now the former French ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Jean-David Levitt, has recognized it as the most important French film festival in the country. This is not something you want to miss out on! Ticket information and the festival schedule can be found on the festival's website. ...
	The Victor Haskins Group at Bogart's in the Fan By Sarah Pentecost March 13, 2013 (All day) One of our Campus Celebrities, Victor Haskins, will soon be playing music at Bogart’s in the Fan (1903 W Cary St.) every week! His band, The Victor Haskins Group, established their residency at the restaurant and music venue last September and regularly performs there, but starting March 13th they will play every Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Victor has been accepted to the Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center and will be gone for the March 13th and March 20th show; however, he will be temporarily replaced by Professor John D'earth who will not disappoint! READ MORE...