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	Dominion Exhibition Series presents Glass Ceilings: Highlights from the International Archive of Women in Architecture Mar. 4–June 6, 2010 In recognition of Minds Wide Open, the statewide initiative celebrating women in the arts, the Virginia Center for Architecture explores the contributions of women to architecture and design. Discover the work of pioneering women including Lilia Skala, Nobuko Nakahara, Lois Gottlieb, and Beverly Willis. Examine artifacts from the IAWA collection and see an exhibit developed by students in Tech’s Researching Women in Architecture seminar highlighting historic moments in architectural history. Glass Ceilings Opening Reception :: Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010 :: 5:30–7:30 p.m. sponsored by BB&T Be among the first to explore Glass Ceilings. Hear from the Guest Curator, Donna Dunay, FAIA, and enjoy wine sponsored by Barboursville Vineyards. Register by calling (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 or by email to aliguori@aiava.org. Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour Book Signing and Lecture Saturday, March 6 2–5 p.m. Attend a discussion of the new book Images of America: Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour by author Keisha A. Case. The book offers stories about settlers and Native Americans, our Founding Fathers and even famous celebrities such as Elvis Presley, who made a visit to the Jefferson Hotel. Following the discussion, Images of America: Richmond will be available in the Center's Museum Shop and the author will be available for book signings. Free. Registration is required; to register, call Claudia Hardy at 804-237-1762. Expanded Membership Program! Check out the new benefits and join or renew today. Livable Communities for Virginia What is a livable community? Explore how the principles of livability apply to the diverse cities, towns, and villages in the Commonwealth of Virginia. See the online Livable Communities for Virginia exhibition, and take advantage of resources for students and teachers. Now on Permanent Exhibit: The House That Pope Built The Virginia Center for Architecture celebrates two years of bringing architecture to life with the opening of a permanent exhibit on its headquarters building, built in 1919 by architect John Russell Pope, FAIA. The House That Pope Built includes photographs, narrative, and other educational media that shed light on the house -- a 27,000-square-foot Tudor-Revival mansion -- in addition to John Kerr Branch, the patron who commissioned its construction; the architect; the house's interiors; its setting on Richmond's historic Monument Avenue; and Compton Wynyates, the 15th/16th-century English country house that inspired the building's design. What else is going on at the Center? Take a look at our upcoming tours and other special programs Check out the latest offerings from the VCA Museum Shop On the Washington Post's list of 5 More Reasons to Visit Richmond Now: The Virginia Center for Architecture! See where Virginia's buildings rank in the AIA's poll of America's favorite architecture