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SUMMARY:Profs & Pints Richmond: Social Media to Social Reckoning
DESCRIPTION:Profs and Pints Richmond presents: “Social Media to Social Reckoning\,” a talk about how Big Tech social media platforms operate and affect our world\, with Caddie Alford\, leading digital rhetoric scholar\, associate professor of rhetoric\, and co-lead of the AI Futures Hub at Virginia Commonwealth University. \nLearn what social media platforms attempt to get us to think and feel\, and assess the impact that their algorithms are having on our social lives and democracy\, with Caddie Alford\, a scholar of persuasion vis-à-vis Big Tech’s power. \nApplying the ancient art of rhetoric to social media platforms and what’s billed as “artificial intelligence\,” she’ll offer insights on the beliefs held by AI company CEOs and on the changes that Elon Musk made to Twitter. She’ll discuss concepts like cyberlibertarianism\, technofascism\, and “data trauma\,” and she’ll call attention to the relationship between how we talk about social media and how we use it. If you started out “surfing the web” but now find yourself “doomscrolling\,” her talk will help you understand why. \nDr. Alford will shed light on the discrepancies between how Big Tech social media companies portray themselves and how they actually operate. No matter how much they characterize social media platforms as “ecosystems\,” the platforms’ true purpose is harvesting our data for shareholder value. \nWe’ll look at how the story of AI is deeply intertwined with the story of the internet\, and how the political agendas of Big Tech social media companies are actualized by the material realities of computing infrastructure\, contingent labor\, and other considerations. \nWe’ll close by discussing how social media users are pushing back at Big Tech and its justifications for its policies and agendas. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Doors: $17\, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) \nAbout Profs & Pints:  \nDo you love to learn? Would you enjoy hearing scholars discuss fascinating topics in a setting where you can ask questions and be around people who share your interests? Profs and Pints is here for you!\n​\nProfs and Pints brings college faculty members into bars\, cafés\, company offices\, and other off-campus venues to share their knowledge. They speak on subjects of broad interest\, including local history\, their region’s environment\, emerging trends in business or politics\, and the ideas and innovations transforming our society and culture. In addition\, Profs and Pints instructors offer practical instruction that improves lives. They can teach skills such as how to write persuasively\, plant a garden\, tend to mind and body\, or plan for retirement.\n​\nProfs and Pints offers you all of this without asking that\nyou apply for admission\, pay steep tuition\, or worry about\nquizzes or grades. At most\, you might need to buy a\nmodestly priced ticket to get in the door. Depending on\nwhere the event is staged\, you may be able to order tasty\nbeers\, delicious meals\, or hot espresso to go with all of\nthat knowledge you’ll take in.\n​\nYou won’t earn college credits but you’ll leave knowing more.
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LOCATION:Triple Crossing – Fulton Hill
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SUMMARY:Style Weekly Best Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, Aug. 20\, from 7–11 p.m. at VPM and Style Weekly’s new headquarters at 15 E. Broad St. for Best Fest—our biggest celebration of the year and an all-inclusive toast to Richmond’s best.\nEnjoy unlimited bites and drinks from local favorites\, live music\, performances\, interactive experiences\, and a chance to celebrate the winners\, businesses\, and personalities that make Richmond one of a kind.\nSee you there?
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SUMMARY:Fine Art & Flowers at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION:Fine Arts & Flowers 2026 is a spectacular museum-wide exhibition of stunning floral designs inspired by works of art in VMFA’s permanent collection. These extraordinary floral arrangements are created by designers from the Garden Club of Virginia\, the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs\, and Ikebana of Richmond.\nThe exhibition is free.\nThe festivities begin the evening before the exhibition opens\, with a glittering Opening Preview Gala on October 7. Gala tickets go on sale May 1.\nSpecial events throughout the exhibition include talks by renowned speakers\, luncheons\, guided tours\, floral workshops\, a fashion show featuring designs by VCUarts fashion students\, children’s activities\, and more. Special event tickets go on sale May 1.\nProceeds from Fine Arts & Flowers sponsorships and special event ticket sales will support the largest expansion and renovation project in the 90-year history of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.\nHeld biennially since 1987\, Fine Arts & Flowers is presented by The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. \nPhoto by Travis Fullerton © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 2021
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