Eyes on Richmond

News Release & Calendar Notices

Announcing the 2011 Eyes on Richmond Schedule

"Building Community during Challenging Times"
Fridays, September 16 - November 18
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond

WHAT:

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church announces the 2011 Eyes on Richmond season: “Building Community during Challenging Times.” Community leaders will discuss the various ways Richmond is growing and adapting in this difficult social and economic environment. Topics range from athletics, arts, history and education to politics, community policing, housing opportunity, and poverty.

Eyes on Richmond is a downtown lunchtime forum that takes place each fall, featuring lunch by locally-owned restaurants, speakers who are leaders in the community, and a lively question-and-answer session.

WHO:

The 2011 series kicks off Friday, September 16 with VCU Athletics Director Norwood Teague speaking on “College Athletics in RVA: Our Time is Now.” Lunch will be catered by Comfort Restaurant. Other speakers this season include University of Richmond Senior Fellow John Moeser; Christy Coleman, President of The American Civil War Center; Major Odetta Johnson of the Richmond Police Department; Dean Ed Grier of the VCU School of Business; U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott; Richmond Association of Realtors CEO Laura Lafayette; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director Alex Nyerges; Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Jeff Schapiro; and Bobby Ukrop, President of Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers.

The full schedule with abbreviated summaries is below for use in calendar announcements.

Hi-resolution photos of each speaker are available upon request.

WHEN/WHERE:

The forum takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street). Limited free parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the St. Paul’s Garage (entrance on 8th Street) for guests attending the forum.

COST/RESERVATIONS:

The cost to attend a forum is $9, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. This series is offered at cost as a service to the community. If there are proceeds, the money supports St. Paul’s outreach programs. Reservations may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589. RSVP required by the preceding Wednesday each week.

Special thanks to the Community Idea Stations, our media sponsor.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Kimberly Allen, Communications Director

Cell: (804) 246-9384 – please note you must dial the ‘804’ as it’s not a local number

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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 locally-owned 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 the 14th season of this educational outreach ministry.

WEEKLY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "College Athletics in RVA: Our Time is Now" with Norwood Teague, Director of Athletics, Virginia Commonwealth University, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, $9, lunch by Comfort included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "Poverty in Richmond: An Analysis of the U.S. Census" with Dr. John Moeser, Senior Fellow, The University of Richmond, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, $9, lunch by Mom’s Siam included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "History, Heritage & Memory: Journeys of Discovery" with Christy Coleman, President, The American Civil War Center, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, $9, lunch by Kenn-Tico Cuban Bar & Grill included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "Community Policing: Serving with Integrity" with Major Odetta Johnson, The Office of Professional Responsibility, Richmond Police Department, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, $9, lunch by Ruchee Express included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "The Future of Leadership and Education" with Ed Grier, Dean, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, $9, lunch by Peking Restaurant included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "Seeking Consensus Amid Strife: Jobs & Education" with The Hon. Bobby Scott, U.S. Congressman, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, $9, lunch by Positive Vibe Café included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "How the Economic Crash Has Changed Housing Opportunity" with Laura Lafayette, CEO, Richmond Association of Realtors, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, $9, lunch by Café Rustica included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "Arts & Culture: VMFA in the National Spotlight" with Alex Nyerges, Director, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, $9, lunch by TJ’s at the Hotel Jefferson included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "Virginia Legislature" with Jeff Schapiro, Columnist, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, $9, lunch by Bistro 27 included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "More Than Games: Building a Vibrant Community" with Bobby Ukrop, President, Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, $9, lunch by Kenn-Tico Cuban Bar & Grill included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.