Events - Friday, November 2
River District Association Dream Launch 2019
October 30, 2018
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The River District Association presents RDA Dream Launch 2019 for entrepreneurs seeking to open brick and mortar businesses in the River District in Danville, VA This program is an opportunity for serious entrepreneurs that have dreamed of opening their own business. Those that register for the program will be required to attend 6 sessions of our ‘Entrepreneur Bootcamp’, an intensive workshop that will meet once per week for 6 weeks beginning in January to teach participants a full slate of skills and information that business owners need. Opening your own business is hard work, and unfortunately not everyone that starts a business will stay in business. Through this program, we can provide start-ups the tools, information, and assistance to give you the best possible opportunity for success. Participants that complete bootcamp may then elect to participate in “Pitch Night” to compete for cash and other incentives that total over $100,000. Once the pitch is complete, the entrepreneurs that successfully present the most viable and sustainable plans, including capital investment and job creation, will be chosen to move forward in opening their business. RDA will stay involved with the selected businesses, assist with summer grand openings, and match them with mentors in the community. Participants do not have to be current Danville residents, as long as they agree to the program requirements. The program is also open to current businesses that would like to expand, as well as those that would like to audit the courses to prepare for potentially opening a business in the future. There is no cost to participate in the bootcamp or pitch. Participants must register via eventbrite and will be contacted by RDA for additional information. Funding for the program was awarded via a competitive grant from the State of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for $45,000, and an additional $50,000 from the City of Danville, with the goal of opening 5 new businesses in Summer 2019.
Looking Up Paint Class
November 2, 2018
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
River District Artisans
411 Main St, Danville, Virginia 24541
Come join us for our “Looking Up” acrylic paint class with local artist, Briana Bill! Briana will guide us each step of the way, helping us to create our very own masterpieces! This lovely tree can be painted to reflect the season of your choice!
The cost of the class is $35 and includes all supplies! Please call 434-228-4125 to reserve your seat. Credit/debit card payments are gladly accepted by phone.
Dia de los Muertos Block Party
November 2, 2018
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Come join us for our 1st Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party on Friday, November 2 at 6 pm!
There will be music from a live DJ, inside and outside bars, and lots of spirited fun.
Make sure to bring your best costume, because we'll also be having a Day of the Dead costume contest!
Located at 500 block of Craghead Street.
We can't wait to see you there!
RagTop at Golden Leaf Bistro
November 2, 2018
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Golden Leaf Bistro
215 Craghead St, Danville, Virginia 24541
RagTop live at Golden Leaf Bistro!
"RagTop is an excellent example of artists that send you back in time with their renditions of tunes we all grew up with. Always passionate with their performances and guaranteed to make you follow them."
-Art Mendoza/Accomplice Entertainment Austin, TX (partner with Grammy Award winning producer Lawrence Cohn)