this week in the River District

Lisa Lim Band ; Unknown Hinson with Gorgeous; Back Porch at GlobeHopper; James River Writers meet&greet; Mini Flicks & Stories; 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine; Busta Rhymes ; 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine; 6th District Town Meeting; Deanna Raybourn signs “Silent on the Moor”; Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars, Antero, […]

March 7, 2009; 8:57 AM • by Shockoe News

Lisa Lim Band ; Unknown Hinson with Gorgeous; Back Porch at GlobeHopper; James River Writers meet&greet; Mini Flicks & Stories; 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine; Busta Rhymes ; 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine; 6th District Town Meeting; Deanna Raybourn signs “Silent on the Moor”; Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars, Antero, Earthtone; Shamrock the Block 2009; Maceo Parker & DJ Williams Projekt; MORE…

Lisa Lim Band

Sat Mar 7 9:30 pm
@ Poe’s – $5

Unknown Hinson with Gorgeous

Sat Mar 7 9:00 pm
@ Canal Club

Back Porch at GlobeHopper

Mon Mar 9 6:00 pm
You are cordially invited to join us for conversations on the Back Porch, Monday evenings at GlobeHopper Coffeehouse. GlobeHopper, located at 2100 E Main Street, is home to a weekly forum of open issue-based community discussions. Back Porch moderates multi-media discussions based on topics of social-interest.

James River Writers meet&greet

Wed Mar 11 5:30 pm
Looking for fellow writers? JRW hosts a casual meet and greet every second Wednesday @ Richbrau

Mini Flicks & Stories

Thu Mar 12 10:30 am
@ Hull Street Library
for preschool & kindergarten children

10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine

Fri Mar 13 9:00 pm
@ Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant (1327 E. Cary St.)
No cover charge before 1pm
The party starts Friday with live music by Richmond’s own U2 cover band Even Better Than the Real Thing. The come back when the pub opens on Saturday at noon for more live music with William Walter & Company, Naughty Little Monkey and Broken Monday. Rain or shine the party goes on inside and outside in the Patio Pub under the tent. Celebrate St. Pat’s all weekend long! You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this party. Come sip an ice cold beverage and taste some delicious pub food, like Irish nachos, fish ‘n chips or corned beef and cabbage. Live music, fun, food and plenty of your favorite beverages – green and gold! For more information visit www.sineirishpub.com or call 649-7767.

Busta Rhymes

Fri Mar 13 8:00 pm
@ Toad’s

10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine

Sat Mar 14 12:00 pm
@ Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant (1327 East Cary Street) – No cover charge before 1PM – The party starts Friday with live music by Richmond’s own U2 cover band Even Better Than the Real Thing. The come back when the pub opens on Saturday at noon for more live music with William Walter & Company, Naughty Little Monkey and Broken Monday. Rain or shine the party goes on inside and outside in the Patio Pub under the tent. Celebrate St. Pat’s all weekend long! You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this party. Come sip an ice cold beverage and taste some delicious pub food, like Irish nachos, fish ‘n chips or corned beef and cabbage. Live music, fun, food and plenty of your favorite beverages – green and gold! For more information visit www.sineirishpub.com or call 649-7767.

6th District Town Meeting

Sat Mar 14 12:00 pm
@Bank of America, 12th & Main Streets, 18th Floor

This event repeats every month on the 2nd Saturday.

For more information, call (804) 646-7964 or (804) 646-5348.

Reserved Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Deck on Cary Street. Enter on the right side of the street across from the Bank of America Parking Deck. You will receive a parking coupon at the Town Meeting.

Deanna Raybourn signs “Silent on the Moor”

Sat Mar 14 2:00 pm
@ Fountain Bookstore
1312 E. Cary
804-788-1594.

Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars, Antero, Earthtone

Sat Mar 14
@ Toad’s – TIME TBA

Shamrock the Block 2009

Sat Mar 14 12:00 pm
@17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom – free admission – Richmond’s answer to cabin fever is back! The 6th Annual Shamrock the Block regularly draws thousands of fun loving Richmonders for the all day music fest. This year’s festival plans on putting the “rock” back in shamrock. Starting at noon, several of Richmond’s favorite local bands are set to take center stage along with plenty of green and golden beverages for everyone. For the kids, there are games and entertainment along with lots of local vendors with an emphasis on “the green”, so bring the whole family. Pets are welcome! This exciting annual event benefits Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). For more information visit www.shamrocktheblock.com or call 804-304-6870. Sponsored by Bud Light, Y101, 965KLR, and Mix 103.7.

Maceo Parker & DJ Williams Projekt

Sun Mar 15 7:30 pm
@ Toad’s – Legendary longtime member of the James Brown Band and an impressive solo career as well, Maceo Parker will be at Toad’s Place for a very special performance with his backing band which has been called “The greatest little funk orchestra on earth”.

Doors: 7:30pm
all ages

Advance: $20.00
Day of Show: $25.00
Gold Circle: $32.50

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