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This past week, Hardywood was one of many local br

This past week, Hardywood was one of many local breweries that participated in Pink Boots Day 2025!

Pink Boots Day is an international celebration of women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry—highlighting their impact and contributions across brewing, cidermaking, and beyond.

At Hardywood, members of the team got hands-on experience brewing with Pink Boots Malt—from start to finish. “From brewing, to production, to marketing, they showed out,” the @hardywood team shared.

Also joining the process was Leah Pagett, Head Cidermaker at @boldrockhardcider in Nellysford, who jumped into every step of the brew day alongside the Hardywood crew.

Cheers to the women and non-binary changemakers shaping the future of craft beer!

#Hardywood #RVA #Richmond #Craftbeer #pinkbootssociety #womenbrewing #brewwithpurpose #vabeer

Get Ready—We’re One Week Out: The 2025 NWBA Na

Get Ready—We’re One Week Out: The 2025 NWBA National Wheelchair Basketball Championships Tip Off in Richmond!

From April 4–13, 2025, the NWBA Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments are coming to the Henrico Sports & Events Center (@henricocenter) for an unforgettable week of elite competition, community, and celebration.

This year, hometown heroes @sportablerva, @visitrichmondva, and the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority are proudly playing host to over 100 teams and 1,100+ athletes from across the country. The Championships will crown national champions in:

• Adult Divisions I, II, and III (Top 16 teams per division)
• Junior Varsity (Top 32 teams)
• Junior Prep (Top 16 teams)

Beyond the fierce competition, don’t miss a lineup of can’t-miss showcase events:

🏀 April 4 – Opening Day Highlights
• 12:30 PM – Prep Exhibition Game
• 2:00 PM – NWBA Varsity Three-Point Contest

🏀 April 5 – Junior Showcases
• 11:00 AM – Jr. NBA Skills Competition
• 12:00 PM – Junior Boys Senior Showcase Game
• 12:00 PM – Junior Girls Showcase Game

🏀 April 11 – Fan Favorites Friday
• 2:00 PM – Veterans Exhibition Game
• 2:00 PM – National Three-Point Championship
• 2:00 PM – Rookie Game

📍Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center
🎟️ Get tickets, follow @sportablerva for details

Just dropped: Celeste Farms, a 4.3-acre regenerati

Just dropped: Celeste Farms, a 4.3-acre regenerative farm tucked just east of the city in Varina, has released new dates for its beloved farm-to-table dinner series — and to celebrate, they’re offering an early bird special through April 11!

For those who haven’t yet discovered this hidden gem, Celeste Farms grows vibrant, organically cultivated fruits, herbs, and vegetables. They serve as both a dining and wellness destination, offer seasonal farm shares, and still find time to give back — regularly donating produce to Food Not Bombs and RVA Community Fridges.

Best of all, their events are all about connection, community, and seasonal storytelling. The Celeste Dining Experience begins with a 45-minute guided farm tour, followed by a shared meal prepared entirely with ingredients grown on-site. It’s cozy, casual, intentional — and unforgettable.

Use code EARLYBIRD25 at checkout to reserve your seat at the table — and don’t wait. These magical evenings under the stars fill up fast. Follow @celeste.farms for updates and ticket links.

📷: @peytoncurry

#CelesteFarms #FarmToTableRVA #RegenerativeFarming #RVAeats #RichmondGrid

CALL FOR ARTISTS! The 43rd Street Festival of the

CALL FOR ARTISTS! The 43rd Street Festival of the Arts (@43rdstreetfestival) is back, and applications are now open!

Join one of Richmond’s most beloved outdoor art festivals, happening Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Now in its 34th year, this juried show features 75 of the region’s finest artisans, with an enthusiastic crowd, incredible food, live music, and a strong sense of community that makes this event truly special.

Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration by April 15, 2025. The application process is fully online and includes a $10 application fee. If accepted, artists will be notified by May 1 and invited to confirm their participation with a $100 booth fee by June 1.

All applicants must submit five digital images — four of recent work and one booth shot — along with a brief description of their work. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your art with a supportive audience and connect with fellow creatives.

Prize money will be awarded for Best in Show in Fine Arts and Craft, as well as a Judge’s Choice Award. In keeping with tradition, proceeds from the festival’s artist-designed T-shirt and artwork raffle will benefit @caritasva, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in our region. The entire festival is organized by volunteers.

The 43rd Street Festival isn’t just an art show — it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and community.

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Join the James River Association (@jravirginia) an

Join the James River Association (@jravirginia) and help bring green infrastructure to life—one plant, one tree, one library at a time.

This spring, JRA is partnering with Richmond Public Library (@rvalibrary) branches for a series of hands-on volunteer days. You’ll help plant native species, install conservation landscapes, and revitalize spaces that connect people to the river—and protect it from stormwater pollution. There are also opportunities at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center and the Lower James River Center in Williamsburg.

No experience needed—just bring your hands and heart. All tools (and lunch!) are provided.

Green infrastructure isn’t just beautiful—it filters runoff, cools our city, improves air quality, and welcomes pollinators back to our streets.

Ready to get your hands dirty for something that matters? Follow @jravirginia for more details and sign up for a shift through the link in their bio.

📚Books shape minds, inspire change, and push bo

📚Books shape minds, inspire change, and push boundaries. Tucked beside the register at Abi’s Books & Brews (@abi_books_brews), you’ll find the Banned Book Nook Lending Library—a space celebrating the love of reading and the freedom to choose.

Born of the Hanover School Board banning 91 books, it’s a collection that deeply shaped the owners’ own reading journey. “These aren’t just stories—they’re mirrors and windows. They’re the kind of books I wish I’d had growing up, and the kind that still shape me today,” says @abi_books_brews.

“Banning books doesn’t protect anyone—it only signals that some conversations are off-limits. That we’re not a safe place to ask hard questions.”

In response, Abi’s encourages Richmonders to read bravely, talk openly, and connect deeply. Stop by, borrow a book from their round green bookcase, and add a little extra to your coffee order by making a donation to @safeharborrva.

Want to go further? Join Abi’s Banned & Burned Book Club—a sanctuary for free thinkers, inspired by Kate Lindley’s original Banned Book Nook (@free_to_read) and the belief that literature should challenge, not be censored.

🗓️ Next gathering: “Fahrenheit 451: Igniting Conversations on Censorship and Freedom” on March 26, 2025 | 7–8 PM
📍Abi’s Books & Brews – 1212 ½ W Cary St.

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