December 27, 2008

WEEK’S END  12/27/08 12:00 AM

  • Thursday did not resemble a dashing-through-the-snow print from Currier & Ives, but even those who annually dream of a white Christmas cannot have been disappointed. For all its torments and tribulations, our world is a beautiful one.
  • Speaking of seasonal cheer: The Jefferson remains one of Richmond’s sugar plums. Christmas Eve saw the hotel’s public spaces festive and full. Friends gathered, and happily ran into other friends. There is still time to enjoy the decorations—not only at the Jefferson but throughout Central Virginia. Vulgarity occurs, and commercialization often mocks the message, but when people see lights and displays (including those without explicit religious references), they remember the source and their souls are refreshed.

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    December 20, 2008

    RELIGION NOTES  12/20/08 12:01 AM

    SPECIAL Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity and Women’s Auxiliary, 6 p.m. Monday, Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, 2301 Cedar St.

    WEEK’S END  12/20/08 12:01 AM

    Richmond has made considerable gains in the fight against crime. The sobriquet “murder capital” no longer applies. This week The Times-Dispatch featured several stories regarding programs that have contributed to welcome trends ...


    December 13, 2008

    RELIGION NOTES  12/13/08 12:01 AM

    MUSIC True Spirit Gospel Band, and Amy Williams, tonight at 7, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or www.gospelchickenhouse.org.  SPEAKERS Don Giecek, director, Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative, on “Alternate Energy: Wind Energy,“ 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aubrey Brown Peace Forum, Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. Details: (804) 261-6771.

    December 06, 2008

    RELIGION NOTES  12/06/08 12:01 AM

    MUSIC Blood Connected, and Joyce Igo, tonight at 7, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or www.gospelchickenhouse.org. Klezm’Or’Ami’m, in concert, tonight at 8, doors open at 7:30, Shady Grove Coffeehouse, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Road, Glen Allen. $12, $10 in advance, ages 12 and younger free, half-price for ages 13 to 18. Details: www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com or (804) 323-4288.

    November 29, 2008

    RELIGION NOTES  11/29/08 12:01 AM

    MUSIC Keith and Kayla, and Born Again Country, tonight at 7, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or www.gospelchickenhouse.org. First Thursdays Evensong, featuring the Virginia Girls Choir, 6:45 p.m. Thursday, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave. Details: (804) 288-2867 or www.saintstephensrichmond.net.

    November 22, 2008

    RELIGION NOTES  11/22/08 12:01 AM

    MUSIC The Locklears, and Bob Stone and the Virginia Gospel Singers, tonight at 7, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or www.gospelchickenhouse.org. The Harvesters Quartet, tonight at 7, Oak Forest Baptist Church, 5101 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield. Details: (804) 276-6547.

    October 24, 2008

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR  10/24/08 12:01 AM

    Community events in Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, Chesterfield, Powhatan and Tri-Cities. FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Fright Night, 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. Featuring games, face painting, spooky walks and more. Free to the public. Details: Kerrigan Sullivan at (804) 594-1498 or e-mail .

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