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James River Park
The premier spot for outdoor fun, this riverside park offers the perfect place for hiking, tubing, swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and rock climbing. Call in advance to arrange a threehour guided tour that covers Richmond's natural history. (09/2011)
4300 Riverside Dr
804-644-3900
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Virginia Capitol Building Tour
See state government in action during a tour of the country's third-oldest capitol building (around since 1785). Containing works from the Virginia Convention of 1861 and the Civil War, the recently restored capitol is currently being considered for US World Heritage site status. (08/2011)
910 Capitol St
804-698-1788
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Groovin in the Gardens
Unwind to some sweet tunes surrounded by a million blooming flowers when Richmond's only botanical garden kicks off its summer outdoor concert series. This month, catch Donna the Buffalo (May 12) and Nanci Griffith (May 26). Thursdays through the end of June. (05/2011)
At Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens 1800 Lakeside Ave
804-262-9887
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Richmond Flying Squirrels
Celebrate America’s favorite pastime as baseball kicks off April 7. In their second season, the Richmond Flying Squirrels will take on the New Britain Rock Cats (April 7-10), the Bowie Baysox (April 11-13), the Altoona Curve (April 14-17) and the Trenton Thunder (April 25-28). (04/2011)
3001 North Blvd
804-359-3866
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Legacy of Light
This award-winning, timebending drama centers around the relationship between an 18th-century physicist and courtesan and a present-day planetologist trying to balance motherhood and intellectual pursuit. Feb. 4 to March 13. (02/2011)
At Barksdale Theater 1601 Willow Lawn Dr
804-282-2620
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Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris
Genius, crazy or something in between, everyone’s got an opinion about the man who popularized Cubism. Weigh in on the issue as selected works from Paris’ Musée National Picasso arrive in Richmond. Feb. 19 to May 15. (02/2011)
At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard
804-340-1400
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ALTRIA MASTERWORKS: AN EVENING AT THE OPERA
Conductor Steven Smith leads the city’s premier music ensemble through selections from the Four Sea Interludes by Peter Grimes. Expect booming percussion, swelling brass and trills tender enough to bring you to tears. Jan. 15-16. (01/2011)
At the Richmond Symphony 612 E Grace St
804-788-1212
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VCU RAMS BASKETBALL
The city’s premiere basketball team is battling to make the playoffs, which take place at the end of February. Home games are a good bet: The Rams have won 85% of them. This month’s games are Jan. 5, 15, 19, 27 and 29. (01/2011)
At Stuart C. Siegel Center 1200 W Broad St
804-828-7267
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TREDEGAR IRON WORKS
Walk through the remnants of Virginia’s once fl ourishing iron industry. In addition to seeing buildings that date to the 1800s, visitors gain access to exhibits that examine the Civil War through Union, Confederate and African- American perspectives. (01/2011)
500 Tredegar St
804-780-1865
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF RICHMOND–SHORT PUMP
One children’s museum wasn’t enough, so CMoR unveiled a brand-new, 15,000-squarefoot suburban outpost last summer. New exhibits include play arenas, art stations, a make-believe center and a train room. (12/2010)
2200 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen
804-474-7000
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GOOCHLAND DRIVE-IN THEATER
Heat up chilly nights by taking in a double feature from the comfort of your car. For $7, moviegoers are treated to first-run films projected onto an 80-foot-by-40-foot screen. (12/2010)
4344 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Hadensville
no phone
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SUNTRUST RICHMOND MARATHON
Dubbed “America’s Friendliest Marathon” by Runner’s World, this 26.2-mile, Bostonqualifying race is broken up by junk food stops and wet washcloth posts. There are thousands cheering you on, too. Athletes can also opt for a half-marathon, 8K or kids run. Nov. 13. (11/2010)
Seventh and Broad sts
804-285-9495
richmondmarathon.com
