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Local “Minds Wide Open” Events, Celebrating Women in the Arts

Congo/Women Portraits of War

An international photography exhibition and educational campaign to raise awareness of widespread sexual violence facing women and girls in the Congo. Thru April 30 at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Free. 804-257-5400 or www.va-holocaust.com.

Celebrating Women in Fiber Arts

The Pine Camp Spotlight Gallery exhibition includes weaving instructor Susan Quel, tallitot weaver Cheri Hankins, and Sisters of the Yam African-American Quilters Guild. Through April 16. Free. 804-646-3672.

Women in Our Lives, at Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theatre

An exploration and celebration of women at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, April 24, 7:30pm. 804-261-ARTS (2787) or www.telltalehearts.org.

Last Summer at Bluefish Cove

Triangle Players presents this classic in gay and lesbian theater, a heartfelt and humorous story that will touch a chord with anyone who has ever been in love. 804-346-8113 or www.richmondtriangleplayers.com.

Windows, by Richmond Ballet’s Stoner Winslett

This production marks Stoner Winslett’s 30th season as Artistic Director of Richmond Ballet, one of only four women artistic directors of major ballet companies in the U.S. Windows was originally choreographed for an all female cast. 804-344-0906 or www.richmondballet.com.

“The Glass Slipper Ceiling”

A seminar addressing the rarity of female artistic directors in ballet companies. Co- sponsored by Richmond Ballet and the Richmond CenterStage Foundation. April 28. 804-344-0906 or www.richmondballet.com.

More Minds Wide Open events throughout Virginia at www.vamindswideopen.org.

Also at V Community

Women’s Network and Learn Events, including SmartConnect Reception & Networking Event

Networking hors d’oeuvres, and fine arts presented by the Richmond Women’s Business Consortium on April 27, 5:30-7:30pm at Crossroads Art Center. Free for members of participating women’s group, $10 for nonmembers. No RSVP required. http://rwbc-smart-connect.org.

Library of Virginia Presents

Finding Sara: A Daughter’s Journey, by award-winning author and journalist Margaret Edds; and “When Janey Comes Marching Home,” by Laura Browder, author of

Her Best Shot: Women and Guns in America and an English professor at Virginia

Commonwealth University. 804-692-3592 or www.lva.virginia.gov/news.

Other events of special interest include

Chow Down Powhatan Food Festival Annual Interfaith Holocaust Program For the Birds at 43rd Street Gallery Spring Bada Bing Craft Show

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Sara Bereika Certified Professional Organizer Expert On A&E Series “Hoarders”

Mindy Godding Certified Professional Organizer CPO in Chronic Disorganization

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The Professional Advisory Council of the Bon Secours

Richmond Foundation invites you to attend a complimentary seminar featuring Certified Professional Organizers Sara

Bereika and Mindy Godding discussing how you can organize and prepare for changes in all stages of your life.

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Good Help to Those in Need ®

BON SECOURS RICHMOND FOUNDATION SEMINAR SERIES

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