The local band LIFT, will release a 6-song Christmas EP entitled: “We Four Kings” on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Richmond SKATE. Fans of the LIFT will also be able to pre-order the band’s second full length album “Between The Fall & Rise” to be released in late January 2009. The SKATE will be open for all ages to skate. Doors open at 7pm and LIFT will perform from 8-10pm.

What: LIFT Christmas EP Release Show
Where: Richmond SKATE
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Time: SKATE open from 7pm-11pm (LIFT Performance 8-10pm)
Cost: Door $5.50 Skate Rental $2.00
Info: www.myspace.com/richmondskate
www.thebandlift.com
info@thebandlift.com

Local author Jean Harper and storyteller Jennie Kiffmeyer worked with 2nd graders at Crestdale Elementary in Richmond to increase literacy through photography projects, “creating tangible links between people and people, people and place, all of which strengthen the fabric of community.”

All are welcome for Peace Forum on Thursdays in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room, noon – 1:10pm. Come when you can, leave when you must. Free lunch and delicious conversation always provided. Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: 914.2973 or grossan@earlham.edu. No need to RSVP.

When poetry works, it becomes a line of connection between people – the writer, the people whose lives are captured in the poem, readers, and still others. Ironically, this powerful aspect of poetry may be one reason why so many people go out of their way to NOT read poetry – and it may also be why, when people are finally confronted with poetry, they are so glad! Creative writing professor David Ebenbach will share with us. Come for hearty conversation and free lunch!

Two showings: 4 and 7 p.m., Sunday, September 28
Earlham College, Landrum Bolling Center Rm. 105  continue reading »

R&B FUSION RECORDING ARTIST TRACI ROOT RETURNS
TO MIDWEST REGION FOR SERIES OF JULY CONCERTS

Indie Extreme Artist to Perform in Richmond, Ind., on July 26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2008) – R&B fusion recording artist Traci Root will return to the Midwest region for a series of July concerts, including an appearance in Richmond, Ind. on July 26. The artist is represented by the independent record label management firm Indie Extreme.

Root, who is pursuing a music career in Nashville, Tenn., will perform at Glen Miller Park at 7 p.m. July 26 (Saturday) as part of the Concert in the Park series. Admission is free. Glen Miller Park is located on East Main Street between Segarden Drive and North 30th Street.  continue reading »

We've already mentioned the Hoagy Carmichael mural that's gone up in downtown Richmond. On Saturday, there will be an exhibit that shows the progression of the mural, Pamela Bliss, and photographs of Hoagy Carmichael from the collection of Duncan Scheidt. After the reception for Pamela we will walk across the street where Randy Carmichael will officially unveil the mural.

There will be a break for lunch (Tom's Deli, Readmore, Angel's Secret Garden Cafe, and the Leland are all within a block of the mural).

At 2pm Randy Carmichael will perform informally at the Leland.  continue reading »

Jim Hair writes: "You are invited to help change the face of Richmond, literally. With the permission of Empire Title Company, we are about to paint a 50 foot tall Hoagy Carmichael portrait on the back of the “Readmore” building at Ninth and East Main Street.

Last week the building was power washed, next week 65 gallons (700 pounds) of grey primer will start to cover the building. The week after that, another 65 gallons of black paint will be applied, and then the artist, Pam Bliss, will start to create Hoagy’s portrait. Pam created many of the murals in Richmond, including the jazz mural on the 4th Floor Blues Club building in the Depot District.  continue reading »

CHILDREN OF WAR Portrait Series by Lin Baum. APRIL 20-22, 2008

“War, for me, is the ultimate form of massive child abuse.” --Lin Baum

All events are free and open to the public:
Sunday, April 20
Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond
During and between 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship services

Monday-Tuesday, April 21-22
Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Boulevard, Richmond
Exhibit from 2 to 8 p.m. both days; Monday: Duplicate lectures at 2:30 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22
Lecture on portraiture techniques at an open meeting of the Richmond Art Club, 7 p.m. at Friends Fellowship Community

Event sponsors: Richmond Art Museum, Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond Art Club and Central United Methodist Church.

The Newlin Center for Quaker Thought is sponsoring Melanie Weidner, a Quaker contemplative artist and spiritual director, at the Richmond Art Museum on April 10 as part of a week-long residency. Her project, The Passion of the Earth, is an exciting eco-spirituality project retelling the creation story and an invitation to re-understand the care for our earth through the art of fabric. The story has been created in seven fabric panels which will be on display. The event is free to the public and no tickets are required. The Richmond Art Museum is located at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway in Richmond. (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org for more info.

You talking to me? Robert DeNiro stars as the unstable Viet Nam vet who drives a taxi and harbors violent urges. With Jodie Foster & Cybill Shepherd. 1976, Directed by Martin Scorsese, Rated: R.

Presented by the Richmond Art Museum and the f.a.d.e.-IN film series. 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. For more information contact RAM at (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org.