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.

Hitchcock’s famous “real time” narrative features college students who kill for kicks, then hold a dinner party for the victim’s friends. Starring Jimmy Stewart as the guest they shouldn’t have invited. 1948, Rated: PG.

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.

You only get one shot at fame! Based on the true story of Valerie Solanas, 60’s radical and author of the infamous SCUM manifesto. Starring Lili Taylor in the role of a lifetime. 1996, Directed by Mary Harron, 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.

Jim Hair created a slideshow tour of some of his favorite places on the edge of the middle of America with music composed and performed by Brian Wallen:  continue reading »

Join us for Peace Forum, a weekly gathering for free food, fellowship, and education, at noon on Thursdays in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room.
Richmond (and many other small cities) seems to be emptying into the coasts. Jim & Vicki Hair have reversed that trend, moving here from Berkeley 1 ½ years ago. Since then, they have taken Downtown Richmond by storm, opening Richmond Art Works (full of Jim's photographs and other local artists' work) and Unwind Yarn Shop (where Vicki sells yarn and hosts knitting parties). Their vision for this city is inspiring – how will you get on board?
Contact Anna Lisa Gross, grossan@bethanyseminary.edu or 914.2973, for more information.

The Richmond Art Museum continues the second season of the f.a.d.e.-IN film series (Focusing on Art, Diversity, and Education in Indiana) with “The Haunting (1963, Rated G).” Winchester, Indiana native Robert Wise directed this atmospheric chiller, a supernatural suspense film that is far superior to its 1999 re-make. $3 RAM members & students / $5 general public.

Richmond Art Museum
350 Hub Etchison Parkway
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-0256
www.richmondartmuseum.org