(Dates and times subject to change)

Every year Richmond Main Street Initiative hosts a number of community events and programs. These events and programs are designed to help us realize our goal of revitalizing historic downtown Richmond into a pedestrian-friendly urban village that offers products, services, arts and entertainment that reflect the community’s rich and diverse heritage. Below is a list of the events and programs that are scheduled for 2012. We hope you will join us!

Art In Windows

Art In Windows is a year-round collaborative project with the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission that brings together artists, curators, scholars, business owners, merchants, residents, and organizations from the local community in the exhibition of temporary public artworks. Through this ongoing project, we seek to transform vacant storefronts into living, breathing art spaces that celebrate the rich legacy and history of downtown Richmond, and to explore the relationship between art and community development.

Reception for Spring 2012 Art In Windows Exhibit
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Reception for Fall 2012 Art In Windows Exhibit
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Neighborhood Ambassador Program

Volunteer Neighborhood Ambassadors assist RMSI in realizing its Clean and Safe Initiative by walking the commercial corridor and logging issues they observe, directly abating graffiti and other blight they encounter, and helping visitors in the district with finding their way around the neighborhood.

Music on the Main Summer Concert Series

Music on the Main is an annual concert series that takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month between June and August. Each concert features a variety of musical performances, arts and crafts activities for children, local entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations, and food. Music on the Main is a critical tool that Richmond Main Street uses to engage the community and build a strong arts and entertainment district.

This year’s Music on the Main concerts:
June 27, 2012, 5-7:30pm
July 25, 2012, 5-7:30pm
August 22, 2012, 5-7:30pm

FoodsCo Shopping Center Parking Lot
12th Street and Macdonald Avenue

Youth Entrepreneur Program

Richmond Main Street partners with Richmond YouthWORKS to conduct a five-week work readiness program that provides young adults with the opportunity to develop communication skills and a knowledge of retail business principle through work-readiness training and employment with local businesses.

July 2012

Healthy Village Farm Stand

The Healthy Village Farm Stand takes place every 1st Friday day of the month between June and August of the month. This event provides residents, business owners, and downtown employees with the opportunity to sample healthy treats during cooking demonstrations, purchase farm-fresh produce, and receive information on living a healthier lifestyle.

This year’s Healthy Village Farm Stand events:
June 1, 2012, 12-2pm
July 6, 2012, 12-2pm
August 3, 2012, 12-2pm

Community Green Space Park
Harbour Way and Macdonald Avenue

Spirit & Soul Festival Fundraiser

Our annual fundraiser is a celebration of downtown Richmond. Spirit & Soul highlights the Macdonald commercial corridor and features music by top local entertainers, food prepared by local caterers, superb wine tasting, and Richmond businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

Spirit & Soul Festival and Fundraiser 2012
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Join us in the Community Green Space park at Harbour Way and Macdonald Avenue for an afternoon of top musical entertainment. Sample local cuisine and taste a variety of fine wines while perusing an outdoor market featuring the handmade items of local artisans and entrepreneurs. Plus, enter drawings for a chance to win an array of stellar prizes.

Holiday Festival

The Holiday Festival provides the children and families from this historically under-served community with a safe, memorable holiday event through a two-part extravaganza that features live entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, visits with Santa, and a gift exchange.

Holiday Festival
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Holiday Bazaar

The annual Holiday Bazaar connects downtown merchants with local entrepreneurs and artisans, and makes significant strides in RMSI’s ability to attract new customers downtown for a unique and enjoyable holiday shopping experience.

Holiday Bazaar
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