Eyes on Richmond

2010 Season

Eyes on Richmond, the Friday Forum at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is held in the church parish hall each Friday in the fall, and covers a range of issues facing the city. Beginning in September and continuing for 10 weeks, this Friday luncheon features food catered by leading area restaurants and speakers of interest to the Richmond community. The audience is invited to actively participate in the discussion, and a question-and-answer period follows the presentation. This year marks our 13th season hosting this important and educational outreach ministry.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations, our Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.

Richmond Changing: What's Next for Our City?

2010 Series Dates: Fridays, September 17 - November 19
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paul's Parish Hall, 815 East Grace Street
Reservations: By Wednesday preceding the Friday Forum

• RSVP online or call the church at 643-3589.

Forum Cost: $8 (includes lunch with beverage and dessert)

Speakers

Schedule

September 17
LEARNING FROM OUR PAST, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
The Hon. Kathy Graziano
President, Richmond City Council
Food by: Cedars (106 North Seventh Street, 771-1665)

September 24
VCU & RICHMOND: LEADING RESEARCH
Michael Rao, Ph.D.
President, Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System
Food by: Positive Vibe Café (2825 Hathaway Rd., 560-9622)

October 1
STRONG COMMUNITIES, SAFE STREETS
Bryan T. Norwood
Chief of Police, City of Richmond
Food by: Ruchee Express (1201 West Main Street, 354-6011)

October 8
FROM HIGHWAYS TO RAILWAYS
The Hon. Thelma Drake
Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Food by: Maldini's Ristorante (4811 Forest Hill Avenue, 230-9055)

October 15
VIRGINIA'S STORYTELLER
May-Lily Lee
Host, Virginia Currents
Community Idea Stations, WCVE PBS
Food by: Millie’s Diner (2603 E. Main St., 643-5512)

October 22
50 YEARS ON MAIN STREET
S. Buford Scott
Chairman of the Board, Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.
Food by: Peking Restaurant (1302 E. Cary St., 649-8888)

October 29
BETTER HOMES FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
T.K. Somanath
President and CEO, Better Housing Coalition
Food by: Café Rustica (414 E. Main St., 225-8811)

November 5
THE 2010 MIDTERM ELECTIONS AND BEYOND
Daniel Palazzolo, Ph.D.
Political Science Professor
University of Richmond
Food by: Comfort (200 W. Broad St., 780-0004)

November 12
RICHMOND CHANGES ITS TUNE
Steven Smith
Music Director & Conductor
Richmond Symphony
Food by: TJ’s at the Hotel Jefferson (101 W. Franklin Street 788-8000)

November 19
THREAT ASSESSMENT: FROM URBAN SPRAWL TO OFFSHORE DRILLING
Trip Pollard, Esq.
Senior Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center
Food by: Bistro 27 (27 W. Broad St., 780-0086)

Media Sponsor

Special thanks to WCVE Radio/Community Idea Stations, our Eyes on Richmond Media Sponsor.