Upcoming Events

Reynolds Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of new works by Virginian native Alison Hall. The artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery; for the white bird will premiere with a public reception from 7 to 9pm on September 6 and will remain on view through November 1, 2019. At first glance, Alison Hall’s paintings appear monochrome, light-absorbing surfaces of deeply saturated blues and various tones of black. As viewers engage in closer inspection, hundreds of intricate graphite points…

Reynolds Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition in the upstairs galleries of recent paintings by Richmond-based artist Joan Elliott. Infinity Fields will premiere with a public reception from 7 to 9pm on September 6 and will remain on view through November 1, 2019. Celebrating her fifth solo exhibition with Reynolds Gallery, Joan Elliott presents a series of individual paintings and diptychs on panel that display her evolving use of geometric abstraction and landscape painting. Elliott merges these styles into…

Front End Study Night is a collaborative and open environment for us to hone our front-end web dev skills together through dialogue and peer programming. There is no formal project, but do come prepared to code. This time is for you to work on personal projects, homework, or the tutorials you've been meaning to get through! We welcome devs of all levels and encourage those with more experience to help out those that are just starting. Please bring your laptop…

Good working relationships: we need them to sustain an organization, foster employee engagement and a healthy culture, and drive results. Insights® is a tool that helps you start, sustain, and grow in those crucial relationships by promoting self awareness — the foundation for efficient communication, quality engagement, and increased productivity. It gives you more than just words on a page, it gives your organization a new, shared language for development and growth. Through understanding your own preferences for engagement, decision making, and taking information…

Algorithm (n.) - a set of step-by-step instructions for solving a task If you have ever followed a recipe or given someone driving directions, you have used an algorithm. Algorithms are used in computer science to solve problems ranging from sorting to programming self-driving cars. In this meetup, we will strengthen our problem-solving skills and logical thinking by solving an algorithm challenge. All levels are welcome, including beginners. The challenges can be solved in the language of your choosing. Laptops…

All RSVPs for lunch meetings must be made by 5 p.m. on MONDAY of the week of a meeting. After that time, members and guests will need to call Sara Hunt at (804) 994-1120 to see if space is still available or to be put on a waiting list if needed. Please RSVP early in order to ensure that you are included in the headcount for lunch! If you register as a guest and later determine that you cannot attend,…

About the Program Many senior public relations executives consider ethics counsel to be one of their core responsibilities because ethical conduct is associated with trust and credibility. Raising ethical concerns to more senior leaders, however, can be quite intimidating. Join us as we welcome Marlene Neill, Ph.D., APR, associate professor and graduate program director at Baylor University, as she speaks about how in reality, “speaking truth to power” can often have serious consequences for someone’s career. Her presentation will cover…

Python is a top ranked programming language with many people learning it and applying it to numerous and very different domains. Its simplicity lends it to being great for teaching programming concepts to beginners and its massive libraries allow it to be a powerful language for solving many different types of problems such as web development, scientific computing, machine learning, data analysis, education and DevOps. Come join us for our Python Hack Night! Bring your own work, a problem to…

Join us for our fall happy hour – the ONE party – on Thursday, October 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. This epic networking event is hosted by PRSA Richmond, AMA Richmond and SMPS Virginia. You’ll have the opportunity to speak to other local industry professionals at BES Studios, a full service production house near Rockett’s Landing. We also welcome and encourage students to attend the event, as a part of Student Connections Month in October. This free event features…

It’s finally fall! The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are cooling down. It is time to find ways to make your home a warm and inviting place. Shop for the vintage and antique items that will give it that special touch during the upcoming holidays. Advance ticket holders enter at 9:30 am. Beat the crowd! Advance purchase tickets are $ 7.00 for  Saturday and Sunday. Tickets purchased on site are $ 10.00 for Saturday and Sunday; $ 5.00…

How prepared is your nonprofit for a crisis? Join us for a Crisis Communications Panel and Workshop on Wednesday, October 9th from 9-11:30 a.m. Moderator Nina Sims will lead Panelists Hollie Cammarasana, APR, MPA, Matt Charles, APR and Joan Marable through an interactive discussion sharing crisis communications insights, best practices and much more. A hands-on workshop session will follow the panel, in which attendees will be broken up into small groups to work together and apply what you've learned to…

You never plan for a crisis to occur, but when one does are you and your spokespeople prepared to articulate your organizations key messages? Having a plan is important, but equipping your spokespeople with the skills and confidence to clearly communicate is critical. Do you need to learn some best practices to train your organization’s spokespeople or take a refresher course to make sure your skills are up to par? Join us for this professional development workshop as Brian Ellis…

RVA's largest conference on women in technology, brings together professionals on a wide range of technology topics to learn, network, collaborate, and leave with actionable takeaways. Rhonda Vetere | CIO Infrastructure | Santander Bank Elizabeth Lindsey | Executive Director | Byte Back Alissa J. Abdullah | CISO | Xerox BREAKOUTS 1.0 Breakout 1.1 CEO Discussion: Women Who Wear Real Capes Speakers: Robin Gregg | RoadSync, Mary Kopczynski | RegAlytics, Karen Townsend | Sea Island Solutions & Kelley W. Powell |…

Please join us for the 25th Annual International Business Forum The Influence of Art and Culture on the Human Endeavor:  Insights for Global Business   Monday, October 21, 2019 3:30pm to 5:30pm, with a reception following the event VCU Institute for Contemporary Art   The Forum features a panel comprising of: Ed Grier, Dean, VCU School of Business Shawn Brixey, Professor, VCU School of the Arts, VCU College of Engineering John E. Nestler, MD, MACP, Professor of Internal Medicine, Physician-Scientist…

This workshop is a result of themes that emerged from The Zoom, where in Spring and Summer 2019, we surveyed community partners across sectors on common issues of organizational and personal development and convened people in person to share perspectives and learn together. We’ll share the research for why creativity opens our brains up to be happier, more productive workers. Practice with specific tools to encourage creative thinking in yourself and others. Learn the principals of applied improvisation where the…

Cobb wants you to eat, drink, and be merry at Hardywood Craft Brewery on October 24th! About this Event Cobb Technologies invites you to hang out in the Hardywood taproom and fall into a festive autumnal mood with Hardywood’s seasonal brews, live music, and food trucks while you bid and browse our Imprint silent charity auction! All silent auction proceeds will go towards local community service efforts. Follow us on Facebook at @cobbtechnologies and @cobbimprint for upcoming details on auction…