2008
APRIL 19, 2008 – RADIO ONE’S TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPO
Where: Richmond Convention Center
When: 12 (noon) – 6pm
What: Local pastors and choirs, national recognized gospel artist, Jeff Majors and plenty of vendors to show you how to turn your life around. For more information, visit Praise 104.7 website at http://praise1047.com//Article.asp?id=617779
Tickets: $10 before the event, available at BK Music, West End Hair, Quality Lincoln Mercury. $15 day of the event at the door.
APRIL 19, 2008 – JEFF MAJORS HOMELESS TOUR
Where: The Conrad Center, 1400 Oliver Hill Way
When: 12:30 to 1:30 pm
What: guests dining at the Conrad Center for this special lunch (provided Croaker Spot) will enjoy a special mid-day lunch and receive the Jeff Majors Homeless Tour blankets, in addition to other needed items collected from Radio One listeners.
MAY 2, 2008 - SPADES
Where: The Conrad Center, 1400 Oliver Hill Way
When: 7:30 pm (seating is limited, so get there early)
What: A play written and performed by fomerly homeless individuals from the Richmond area working with Daily Planet staff to put their lives back.
JUNE 9, 2008 – UKROP’S GOLDEN GIFT RECEIPTS DUE TO FREEDOM HOUSE
Please send receipts to Freedom House, 1201 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224
JUNE 14, 2008 – STONE SOUL MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL
Where: Richmond International Raceway
When: 12 (noon) to 8pm
What: various artists, both local and regional, will perform at this event. Check back soon for a list of scheduled performers for the event. In addition to music, the festival will offer the best soul food available in Richmond. For a full list of participants, please visit http://www.yestokiss.com for more information.
Tickets: $10 in advance– available at BK Music, West End Hair, Quality Lincoln Mercury
$15 at the door
JUNE 23, 2008 - ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MEALS SERVED IN 1983
SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 – 43RD STREET FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Where: corner of Forest Hill Avenue and 43rd Street (near Forest Hill Park)
When: 10 am to 5 pm
What: This family-fun event showcases works by 65 selected regional artists and craftsmen. Also enjoy live music, festive food and special activities for children. The festival is free, but donations are taken to benefit Freedom House.
OCTOBER 21, 2008 - EMPTY BOWLS
Where: Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 5900 Hull Street Road
When: 6pm & 7pm seatings
What: Hosting congregation provide the soup and drinks, and help staff the event. Local
professional potters and art students make and donate their works of art to Freedom
House. Guests arrive and pick a bowl of their choosing as a way to remember those in our
own community that face the issue of hunger.
Tickets: $15 per person (tickets go on sale at 43rd Street Festival of the Arts and are then
available through the hosting congregation)
OCTOBER 23, 2008 - EMPTY BOWLS
Where: Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4825 Pouncey Tract Road
When: 6pm & 7pm seatings
What: Hosting congregation provide the soup and drinks, and help staff the event. Local
professional potters and art students make and donate their works of art to Freedom
House. Guests arrive and pick a bowl of their choosing as a way to remember those in our
own community that face the issue of hunger.
Tickets: $15 per person (tickets go on sale at 43rd Street Festival of the Arts and are then
available through the hosting congregation)DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 7, 2008 - BIZARRE BAZAAR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Where: Richmond International Raceway
When: visit show website for details – www.thebizarrebazaar.com
What: We will once again have a booth as this year's show. We will have our popular
womens and house pins. In addition to our pins, we will have our new BEACH
BUTLERS™.
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