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CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL ARTS VENUES<\/p>\n

Richmond First Fridays Art Walk<\/strong>
\nEvery month, rain or shine, more than 30 art venues, galleries and restaurants participate in First Fridays. They feature art gallery openings, live music, theatre productions, book signings, and other activities along the streets. This is one of Richmond\u2019s most popular regularly planned events.
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\nCenter for Performing Arts
\n<\/strong>Randolph-Macon College
\n205 Henry Street
\nAshland 804-752-7316
\nwww.rmc.edu<\/a>
\nHosting a variety of outstanding talent including the Richmond Symphony, this multi-purpose venue provides a 673-seat auditorium and a blackbox theater.<\/p>\n

The Classic Amphitheater at Richmond
\n<\/strong>Raceway Complex
\n600 E. Laburnum Avenue
\nStrawberry Hill 804-228-7500
\nwww.richmondracewaycomplex.com\/Facility-Rentals\/Classic-Amphitheater.aspx<\/a>
\nThis $2.3 million outdoor amphitheatre can seat up to 10,000 for top-name rock and pop shows featuring leading artists.<\/p>\n

The Coliseum
\n<\/strong>601 East Leigh Street
\nRichmond 804-780-4970
\nEvents 804-780-4956
\nwww.richmondcoliseum.net<\/a>
\nBoasting a seating capacity of 13,000, the Richmond Coliseum is one of the largest indoor entertainment facilities in the region. The Coliseum\u2019s arena-style atmosphere can easily accommodate the large crowds of fans who clamor for tickets to sports events, musical concerts, the professional circus, family shows, ice-skating exhibitions, and other special events.<\/p>\n

Cultural Arts Center
\nof Glen Allen
\n<\/strong>2880 Mountain Road
\nGlen Allen 804-261-6200
\nwww.artsglenallen.com<\/a>
\nAs the crown jewel of the arts and cultural entertainment for Henrico County residents, the center features a magnificent arched entrance leading into the glassed-in lobby. Performing arts spaces and other amenities include a state-of-the-art theatre, a large ballroom, the Gumenick Family Gallery, dance studios, and classrooms.<\/p>\n

Dogwood Dell of Byrd Park
\n<\/strong>Boulevard & Idlewood Avenues
\nRichmond 804-780-5733
\nwww.richmondgov.com<\/a>
\nThis lovely outdoor amphitheater creates a lush backdrop for many of the City of Richmond\u2019s most popular summer events, including the Festival of the Arts. Terrace-step seating mixes with sprawling lawn space for a relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Elegba Folklore Society
\n<\/strong>Cultural Center
\n114 E. Franklin Street
\nRichmond 804-644-3900
\nwww.efsinc.org<\/a>
\nCulturally enriching family programming includes festival and special events, art exhibitions, cultural history displays, and a wide variety of classes. The center also hosts outstanding performances in dance, theatre, and music throughout the year.<\/p>\n

George M. Modlin Center for the Arts
\n<\/strong>Camp Concert Hall
\n& Alice Jepson Theatre
\nUniversity of Richmond
\nRichmond 804-287-6632
\nhttp:\/\/modlin.richmond.edu<\/a>
\nOne of the more recent additions to the Richmond cultural scene is this spectacular $22.6 million mega-complex showcasing all-new theaters and galleries as well as a remodeled concert hall.<\/p>\n

Nina F. Abady Festival Park
\n<\/strong>550 E. Marshall Street
\nRichmond 804-646-5717
\nwww.richmondgov.com<\/a>
\nCombining recreational areas with a cultural venue, the park serves as a gathering site for the community and hosts many concerts and other special events.<\/p>\n

Richmond CenterStage
\n<\/strong>600 E. Grace Street
\nRichmond
\n804-225-9000
\nwww.richmondcenterstage.com<\/a>
\nSymphony, opera, and Broadway hits are part of the calendar of events at this lovely venue, a spectacular renovation of the old Loew\u2019s Theatre.<\/p>\n

Richmond\u2019s Landmark Theater
\n<\/strong>Six North Laurel Street
\nRichmond 804-646-4213
\nwww.landmarktheater.net<\/a>
\nFeaturing the opulence of a Near Eastern architectural style, and subsequently known as \u201cThe Mosque\u201d for many years, this 3,300-seat theater was built in 1927. After extensive renovation and an appropriate new name, this venue hosts performances by national touring companies and orchestras along with major special events.<\/p>\n

VSU Performing Arts Center
\n<\/strong>Virginia State University
\nOne Hayden Drive
\nPetersburg 804-524-5944
\nwww.vsu.edu<\/a>
\nEnriching the Petersburg and Tri-Cities area, the Virginia State University performing arts center showcases student talent and hosts engaging guest performances.<\/p>\n

Virginia CenterStage Foundation
\n<\/strong>Richmond CenterStage
\n111 Virginia St.
\nRichmond 804-327-5755
\nwww.richmondcenterstage.com\/about-us\/centerstage-foundation<\/a>
\nRichmond CenterStage features three diverse performance venues and an education center that puts students in the center of the action.<\/p>\n

W.E. Singleton Performing Arts Center
\n<\/strong>Virginia Commonwealth University
\n922 Park Avenue
\nRichmond 804-828-6776
\nwww.vcu.edu<\/a>
\nPerformances throughout the academic year showcase musical and dramatic talent in a concert hall and intimate theatre that allow stage productions to come to life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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