Members receive 20% off lectures and tours -- join the VCA today! Italian Dressing Family Day Saturday, June 28, 2008 1-3 p.m. Bring the entire family to explore the Virginia Center for Architecture’s newest exhibition, Italian Dressing: Palladio and American Classicism. Enjoy Italian-themed games, interactive activities and entertainment. Discover how this Italian born 500 years ago influenced the design of buildings in America. Free. Architecture Snapshot July 21, 2008 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Rising 9th- through 12th-graders interested in architecture are invited to explore the fundamentals of the field through this one-day workshop. Participants will learn from visiting artists and architects, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Branch House and its architectural elements, and develop an understanding of how to become an architect. To register, email myarbrough@virginiaarchitecture.org or contact (804) 237-1773 Educator Open House Thursday, Sept. 11 5-8 p.m. Join your colleagues for an evening reception celebrating education and architecture! All educators are invited to attend and to learn more about the exhibitions, tours, museum shop, and exciting programs at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Free. Register by calling (804) 644-3041 ext. 100. Pilgrimage to Palladio Sept. 30–Oct. 8, 2008 To commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Andrea Palladio in 1508, Virginia Center for Architecture, in cooperation with the Center for Palladian Studies in America is pleased to offer an exclusive, guided tour of some of Italy’s most significant Palladian and pre-Palladian sites. Learn more.