Date night, such a simple term with so many implications. The idea may
initially suggest a whirl of romantic interludes—the high jinx, trials
and tribulations of singles looking for that perfect soulmate (à la any
Jennifer Aniston movie).
For others, couples with children, the idea of a night on the town sans the progeny is a welcome respite for recharging and just having uninterrupted, meaningful conversation.
Because Greater Richmond has so many options for entertaining, too much to cover in one issue, we decided to focus in Shockoe Slip—a Downtown district that has evolved into quite the cobble-stoned mecca for nightlife.
With an array of entertainment options suitable for any type of social encounter—from a rollicking evening out with friends, an intriguing blind date, a cozy conversation with a close companion or a club-hopping, dance-’til-dawn adventure—the Slip has it all.
Speaking of parents and having it all, we’re so excited to work with Kate Hall as we launch the print version of her hugely successful RichmondMom.com website. The site has become an invaluable resource for parents living in the metropolitan area.
Much like the online version, RichmondMom.com Magazine offers ideas, options as well as features that mothers who manage children, home, and career will appreciate.
As often happens with topics that we cover in this publication, an idea for an article often evolves in unexpected ways. Such is true of Connecticut, the statue of the Native American probably best known as the icon for the Richmond Braves baseball team.
A simple announcement of the statue’s relocation unfolded into a multi-faceted tale.
The story behind Paul DiPasquale’s sculpture and its display in various locations is a study of how an image’s significance in contemporary culture can change dramatically from installation art to a sports mascot and then into a landmark.
But just as important, the relocation of the piece to the riverside site demonstrates the creative synergy that can happen when the art and business communities work with city government to orchestrate such a transformation.
