Social Activities

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Fun is a requirement! Provided are extracurricular activities associated with their website links; such as sporting events, arts,
theatre and more! See what is happening in our communities for all to enjoy!

Barksdale Theatre - Founded in 1953, Barksdale Theatre in Central Virginia presents national caliber productions of the great dramas, comedies and musicals -- past, present and future. With equal enthusiasm, we explore the classics, contemporary works and world premieres, always seeking to demonstrate the unique power of theatre to engage, enthrall, educate and inspire.
Richmond Centerstage - The doors to "serious fun" are open at Richmond CenterStage - the region's new performing arts complex located in the heart of downtown Richmond. The 179,000-square foot facility, with its diverse programs, welcomes talent from around the corner and around the world that will astound and inspire audiences of all ages. With its wildly successful Grand Opening in September 2009 that showcased amazing performers from ten local groups in front of a sell-out crowd, Richmond CenterStage is off to a great start. There's something for everyone at CenterStage, with three performance venues, a visual arts gallery and an interactive education facility.
Landmark Theater - Richmond's Landmark Theater is located to the west of downtown Richmond, across from historic Monroe Park. The City of Richmond owned theater is nestled in the middle of the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University and it now plays host to a variety of events including Broadway productions, The Richmond Forum, concerts, comedians, children's theater, lectures, school commencements and fashion shows.
Regal Entertainment Group - Regal Entertainment Group operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 6,703 screens in 540 theatres in 37 states and the District of Columbia and wiith over 244 million annual attendees.
Richmond Coliseum - Richmond Coliseum is an arena in Richmond, Virginia, where the SPHL Richmond Renegades played until the 2008-2009 season and the AIFA Richmond Raiders will play starting with the 2010 season. It is also the venue for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and holds 13,500 people. A small fire occurred there in 1997, shutting it down for repairs. It is managed by SMG. The Richmond Coliseum is laid out on 6 levels. In order from lowest to highest they are the event level, the mezzanine, the lower concourse, the upper concourse, the 300 level and the ring. The event level is where the event floor (and ice rink) is located, as well as all the support rooms for events and the building. Team locker rooms, star dressing rooms, Exhibition halls, the Coliseum Club and the kitchens are located on the event level.
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen - The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen offers residents and visitors in the metropolitan Richmond region an unparalleled opportunity to experience the arts, entertain new ideas, develop a new talent, and experience first-hand, all the best this community has to offer
Ticketmaster - They connect millions of fans every year to the hottest shows, most in demand sporting events, and once in a lifetime family events. Stay connected with their latest news at Ticketology.

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) - The Atlantic Coast Conference, through its member institutions, seeks to maximize the educational and athletic opportunities of its student-athletes, while enriching their quality of life. It strives to do so by affording individuals equitable opportunity to pursue academic excellence and compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics competition in a broad spectrum of sports and championships. The Conference will provide leadership in attaining these goals, by promoting diversity and mutual trust among its member institutions, in a spirit of fairness for all. It strongly adheres to the principles of integrity and sportsmanship, and supports the total development of the student-athlete and each member institution's athletics staff, with the intent of producing enlightened leadership for tomorrow.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) was founded in 1912 as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association and is the oldest African-American athletic conference in the nation. Although the membership has changed since 1912, the CIAA consists of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) spanning the east coast from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. The membership: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Elizabeth City State University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's College, Saint Paul's College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University is comprised of both private and public colleges and universities with enrollments ranging from 750 - 7,000 students. Currently, eighty percent of CIAA alumni reside in District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - The Association - through its member institutions, conferences and national office staff - shares a belief in and commitment to:

AMF Bowling - Whether it's a birthday party, a company outing or just a spontaneous desire to go have some fun, Americans have a favorite destination -- AMF Bowling Centers. AMF is where America goes bowling.
Busch Gardens Amusement Park - With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, entertaining shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, Busch Gardens is the ticket to world-class adventure.
Kings Dominion Amusement Park - Kings Dominion is a 400-acre theme park that's home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. The park features 15 world-class roller coasters making it one of the largest coaster collections on the East Coast. Kings Dominion also has a large children's areas and WaterWorks, a 20-acre waterpark playground that's included with park admission
Great Wolf Lodge - The star of Great Wolf Lodge is our indoor waterparks, 300,000 gallons of swirling, sloshing sliding water make it one of America's largest.
Henrico's Recreation and Parks - The Division of Recreation and Parks exists to enhance the quality of life and to foster a sense of well being and community for the citizens of Henrico County. This is accomplished through management of resources and by facilitating leisure services and recreational opportunities in safe and well maintained environments.
Metro Richmond Zoo - Visit the Metro Richmond Zoo in Chesterfield County, where you can encounter a variety of animals just minutes from Downtown Richmond.
Richmond's Park and Recreation - Their mission is to serve people of all ages and abilities by maximizing all available resources to deliver exceptional, clean, safe and accessible parks, inviting recreation facilities and programs that support the community needs and desires for a community to live, work and play. They will measure their success by high levels of customer satisfaction, exceptional service, efficiency of our resources and positive community development of our public spaces, recreation facilities and program services that meet the values and needs of citizens and visitors.
Science Museum of Virginia - Our mission: Inspiring Virginians to enrich their lives through science. Since its founding by the Virginia General Assembly in 1970, the Science Museum of Virginia has become the premier center for hands-on science education in Virginia. Permanent exhibitions include interactive exhibits on a wide range of science topics. The Ethyl Corporation IMAX®DOME creates the ultimate "you are there" experience. Additional museum programs include visiting exhibitions, educational programming, overnight adventures, lectures, demonstrations, live theater and summer camps.
Virginia Museum of Fine Art - VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.