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ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONSTER JAM THUNDER NATIONALS

Expect to see outrageous jumps, crushed cars and plenty of concrete-streaking action at the Richmond Coliseum on February 24 and 25. For all details on the shows, click here.

FAMILY CULTURAL SATURDAY: CELEBRATING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH FOOD

On Saturday, March 10 from noon until 5 PM, discover the wide variety of ethnic and cultural foods as you enhance your exploration of the groundbreaking exhibition "RACE: Are We So Different?" which examines the topic from scientific, historical and cultural perspectives. Family Cultural Saturday is brought to you by Bon Secours Virginia Health System. For complete details, click here.

BARKSDALE THEATRE PRESENTS "GOD OF CARNAGE"

Don't miss Barksdale Theatre's presentation of "God of Carnage." A comedy of manners, without the manners. Winner of London’s 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this sparkling, raucous frolic willhave you doubling over with laughter. Show runs February 3 through March 11. For ticket information, click here.

LIVING COLOR: THE BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL MEANING OF SKIN COLOR

On Wednesday, March 14 at 7 PM at the Science Museum of Virginia, Nina Jablonski, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Biological Anthropology at Penn State University speaks on the evolution of human skin and skin coloration — its biology, evolution and social function. For complete details, click here. Seating is limited. Please call 804.864.1400.

LIVE SKY: LIFE ON MARS

Come to the Science Museum of Virginia on Friday, March 16 at 6 PM, to see what our astronomers have to say about what may find on Mars, what have we discovered about life on Mars in the past and the possibility of colonizing the red planet! $5, free for Museum members. For details, click here.

BOWL FOR THE GREEN BOWL-A-THON BENEFITTING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL VIRGINI

The Bowl for the Green Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, March 17, from noon to 6 PM at AMF Shrader, Hanover and Sunset Lanes, is a fundraising event with a St. Patrick’s Day theme to benefit Junior Achievement of Central Virginia. Please contact Elaina Brennan at ebrennan@jatoday.org if you are interested in
starting a bowling team, fundraising for JA or more information.

FAMILY CULTURAL SATURDAY: CELEBRATING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH ARTS & CRAFTS

Join us at the Science Museum of Virginia on Saturday, March 31 from noon until 5 PM, to explore various types of cultural heritage through the arts and crafts that help define their groups as you enhance your exploration of the groundbreaking exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? For details, click here.

BARKSDALE THEATRE PRESENTS "ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE"

"Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation. Catch it at Hanover Tavern, January 20 through April 29. For ticket information, click here.

ANTHEM STRIDE THROUGH TIME

The Anthem Stride Through Time is excited to announce an all new course and the addition of a short course option for their May 5, 2012 event at the Virginia Historical Society. Wind your way in and around some of the city’s greatest treasures including historic sites and landmarks, restaurants, and boutiques. For more information, click here.

MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP

Join the Science Museum of Virginia, from June 18 to August 31, for a summer filled with adventure, excitement and tons of fun at the Mad Science Summer Camps! Visit www.madscience.org for schedule and registration for these one-week sessions for students.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

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