Below is our Event Calendar. To get involved in an existing event, submit one related to our reading list, or volunteer for a future River City Reads event just drop us an email at info@rivercityreads.org.
Events
Unstuck
Can’t get the creative juices flowing? Unstuck features 52 simple, creativity-generating projects that can fit into any lifestyle. Arranged in order of time commitment—from 30 seconds to several hours—the 52 projects can be done randomly or one per week for an entire year of creativity building. Also included are 12 artist profiles that illuminate what other successful creative people do to stay inspired and productive, along with blank journaling pages to sketch, scribble, and jot down your experiences and ideas. Roll the dice (made from the “custom inspiration dice” template in the book) and see where your creative energy takes you!
Join us to hear Noah Scalin read his latest book, Unstuck at Chop Suey on December 3rd from 5-7 pm.
Lewis Ginter: Richmond’s Gilded Age Icon
Thursday, September 8th, 6-8 pm- Author Brian Burns will read from and sign copies of his new book, Lewis Ginter:
Richmond’s Gilded Age Icon, at Chop Suey Books in Carytown. Burns outlines the known
history of this decorated soldier, cigarette manufacturer, and developer of Richmond, and delves further into previously
unknown aspects of Ginter’s life. Sounds intriguing? Well, it is. Come talk to Brian and discover more about Richmond’s
favorite son.
Ashes to Water
Come hang out with some devoted RCR peeps and listen to the talented Irene Ziegler read an excerpt from her latest novel, Ashes to Water, ( copies available locally at Chop Suey Books). We hope you can make it. Thursday, August 18th - 5:30p, reading to start approximately 5:45. Reading will take place at The Frontier Project, 2006 East Franklin St. Ste 103 ( 0n the corner of Franklin and 20th). Call if you need help locating or have questions. 804-612-8796. Hope to see you there.
Evans Reads from Life
Thanks to all who made this River City Reads a great event. Chop Suey in Carytown provided us with a great space and plenty of seating so we could gather around and listen to Evans tell us about the events in his life, reading excerpts from Life After Life. We are looking forward to the next event. Check here for updates and information. 
LIFE AFTER LIFE
River City Reads is looking at a great local author this month, Evans Hopkins and his life’s events. He will be reading from his book, Life After Life, A Story of Rage and Redemption, at Chop Suey Books in Carytown on Thursday May 19 at 5:30p.
We hope that you will join us there.
Great RCR evening with Elizabeth!
thanks to all who come out for a lovely evening with Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt, despite the wind and rain, to hear her give her elaborate behind the scenes detailed story of how she came about Finding Thalhimers. Also a big thanks to the Beth Ahabah Synagogue for sharing their space with us and providing a beautiful backdrop to illustrate the evening. Keep your eyes open for the next book and book club event! We can also be found on Face Book!
Finding Thalhimers at the Beth Ahabah Synagog!!
Looking forward to the next River CIty Reads! Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt will be reading from Finding Thalhimers at the Beth Ahabah Synagog!! Thursday, March 10th. Reading Starts at 6:30, doors open at 6:15.. Come hang out with River City Reads for the evening and learn something new about the history of the city, meet a new friend, pick up a book. 
The Patterns of Paper Monsters
Thanks to all who came out to enjoy listening to Emma Rathbone reading an excerpt from her book The Patterns of Paper Monsters. It was a great event! If you missed out you can read a bit about the author on Style Weekly’s article. Looking forward to the next book which we will reveal in January 2011. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season and we will see you in 2011!
The Patterns of Paper Monsters
Please join us at Gallery 5 on Sunday November 21 at 4 pm for a reading of The Patterns of Paper Monsters by Charlottesville local author Emma Rathbone. There will be snacks, new friends and great conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there.
September 26th, 6 PM – READING AT GALLERY 5
Richmond’s first City Wide Book Club, River City Reads, along withChop Suey Books, welcomes local novelist, Belle Boggs, who will read from and answer questions about , Mattaponi Queen. Free and open to the public. Enjoy good conversation and make new friends. There will be libations for sale at the Gallery.
July 11th, 6 pm – Reading at Gallery 5
July 11th, 6 pm, Gallery 5. Richmond’s first City Wide Book Club, River City Reads, along with Chop Suey Books, welcomes Richmond novelist, Michele Young-Stone, who will read from and answer questions about her first novel, The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors. Free and open to the public. Enjoy light fare, libations for sale.
May 12th, 7pm – A Night of Noir
Chop Suey Books and River City Reads Present:
A Night of Noir.
Gallery 5 (200 W. Marshall St)
May 12th, 7 pm. Authors from the celebrated
Richmond Noir will read from their work, answer
questions, and sign books. FREE.
featuring:
Mina Beverly
Conrad Ashley Persons
David L. Robbins
Meagan J. Saunders
Tom De Haven
and More….
