Below is a full calendar of events and information on ticketing for a series of lectures, events and performances at Virginia Union University and Richmond CenterStage to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Thalhimers Lunch Counter Sit-In. We hope you can join us!

Amaranth/John Legend Ticket Order Form (PDF)
Feb. 22 Luncheon Tickets (PDF)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
VUU EVENT
8:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.
“Remembering, Reflecting, Rededicating”
Conference sponsored by the Department of Languages and Literature
VUU L. Douglas Wilder Library Lecture Hall 
Free and Open to Public

 

Thursday, February 18, 2010
VUU EVENT
11:00 a.m. “Richmond 34” Chapel Service
Sermon by the Reverend Leroy M. Bray, Jr., of the “Richmond 34”
VUU Coburn Hall
Free and Open to Public

RICHMOND CENTERSTAGE EVENT
8:00 p.m.  Othello
Richmond Shakespeare with African American Repertory Theatre
Richmond CenterStage Gottwald Playhouse 
Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Friday, February 19, 2010
VUU EVENTS
9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 noon
Student/Scholar Town Hall:  Part I
VUU L. Douglas Wilder Library Lecture Hall
Free and Open to Public

1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Student/Scholar Town Hall: Part II
VUU L. Douglas Wilder Library Lecture Hall
Free and Open to Public

8:00 p.m.
VUU Players’ special production of Lumpkin’s Jail by Gregory Thornewell
VUU Belgian Building Theater
Tickets can be purchased at VUU by calling 342-3887.

 

Saturday, February 20, 2010
VUU EVENT
8:00 p.m. VUU Players’ special production of Lumpkin’s Jail by Gregory Thornewell
VUU Belgian Building Theater
Tickets can be purchased at VUU by calling 342-3887.

RICHMOND CENTERSTAGE EVENT
8:00 p.m. Othello
Richmond Shakespeare with African American Repertory Theatre
Richmond CenterStage Gottwald Playhouse
Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Sunday, February 21, 2010
VUU EVENTS
2:30 p.m. Commemoration Marker Ceremony at VUU
Free and Open to Public

4:00 p.m. VUU Players’ special production of Lumpkin’s Jail by Gregory Thornewell
VUU Belgian Building Theater
Tickets can be purchased at VUU by calling 342-3887.

 

Monday, February 22, 2010
RICHMOND CENTERSTAGE EVENTS
10:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.
Education Forum moderated by Sheila Johnson with representatives of “Richmond 34,” students from partner schools and the Thalhimer family
Richmond CenterStage Carpenter Theatre
Sponsored by Genworth Financial and Dominion

12:30 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
“Courage to Stand Up--Yesterday’s Lessons for Today” Luncheon at Richmond Marriott Downtown for the Greater Richmond Community
Sponsored by Altria
For tickets, download Ticket Order Form (PDF)

2:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Commemoration of Historic Marker at Richmond CenterStage
6th & Broad Streets
Free and Open to Public

6:00 p.m. -- 6:45 p.m.
Sponsors Reception
Richmond CenterStage Rhythm Hall
Invitation Only

7 p.m.Sit-In|Stand Out Evening Performances
SunTrust presents

Amaranth Contemporary Dance “Equalizing the Lines: Prelude to a New Dream”

Followed by

“An Evening of Reflection with John Legend”

Richmond CenterStage Carpenter Theatre
For sponsors, donors and guests
For tickets, download Ticket Order Form (PDF) or call (804) 592-3363