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Minds In Motion Celebrates 30 Years of Dance, Dreams & Community

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Congratulations to Quirk for being named the #1 ho Congratulations to Quirk for being named the #1 hotel in the Richmond region by @visitrichmondva — a well-deserved honor.

“Love is at the heart of everything we do—in every detail, every smile, every stay,” says @quirkhotelrva. “This is all thanks to the passion and care of our incredible team and the guests who continue to choose us to be a part of their most meaningful moments. This is more than hospitality—it’s a feeling.”

Each year, Richmond Region Tourism (@visitrichmondva) hosts the Annual Awards and Meeting to recognize the people, places, and moments making an impact across our region. They know that tourism depends on all of us—and that people are our greatest asset. Fortunately, the Richmond Region has some of the very best.

If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, plan a visit to Quirk and experience it for yourself. These friendly Richmonders can’t wait to welcome you.

📍201 W. Broad
Over the weekend, the Valentine opened its first m Over the weekend, the Valentine opened its first major Costume & Textiles exhibition in five years. FANCY: Costumes, Characters, and the Richmond Masque will run through January 25, 2026, in the Nathalie L. Klaus and Reynolds Family galleries. Grid team member @miss_elaine_neous was there to catch all the action.

In honor of the new exhibition, the Valentine invited guests to attend the opening reception in costume or their most fanciful cocktail attire—something that embodied a fun Richmond persona! Richmonders were encouraged to pull out their most unique costume jewelry, festive masks, dazzling headpieces, and spiffy suits. The Valentine even offered accessories for guests to don upon arrival.

Drawing on more than 100 years of elaborate and creative costumes, FANCY explores the many ways Richmonders have used clothing to disguise themselves in the spirit of frivolity, celebration, and performance. “From the dazzling splendor of 19th-century fancy dress and masquerade balls to the shadowed streets on Halloween, Richmond has used parties, festivals, and the stage to indulge in moments of costumed fantasy,” says @thevalentinerva.
Act fast—limited tickets are available for the 5 Act fast—limited tickets are available for the 5th Annual Cozy Ol’ Brewgrass Festival, hosted by our good friends at Keep Virginia Cozy (@keepvirginiacozy)! This beloved event celebrates community, music, and the great outdoors—all wrapped in a quintessential Virginia summer evening. Expect incredible local artists who’ll bring a smile to your face, rhythm to your feet, and happiness to your soul.

This year, Keep Virginia Cozy surpassed ONE MILLION POUNDS of litter removed from our parks, neighborhoods, green spaces, forests, and rivers—that’s over 500 TONS of trash gone! None of it would’ve been possible without the dedicated volunteers from Richmond and beyond. This festival is a chance to celebrate those collective efforts, reflect on what we’ve achieved as a community, and get excited for what’s ahead. 

By joining in, you’re directly supporting environmental programs and education that keep Virginia’s trails, parks, and forests cozy for generations to come.

The past four years have SOLD OUT, so this year, ticket capacity has increased from 200 to 365! Thanks to the newly renovated 14th Street space at Riverside Outfitters (@riversideoutfittersrva), you can still grab your $35 ticket—which includes admission, two brews, and access to the vendor village filled with local makers and artisans.

Before summer officially kicks off, come chow down with @1115mobilekitchen, @goatocado, Vegan Action, and @arrozrva. Dance to live music from Andrew Alli (@andrew.g.alli) & Josh Small, and sip on cold drinks from @vasenbrewing, including a special Cozy Ale made just for this event. Plus: @hikehoppedseltzer, @ninja_kombucha, and NA options available. Extra beers can be purchased onsite via Venmo.

So grab your ticket, mark your calendar for June 19, and join Keep Virginia Cozy for the kind of night we all love—a summer evening spent outdoors with great tunes, local eats, cold drinks, and the kind of community spirit that makes Richmond shine.

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🗓️ Thu 19th June 2025
📍Riverside Outfitters, 325 S 14th Street
Richmond’s most dazzling new exhibition, “FANC Richmond’s most dazzling new exhibition, “FANCY” opens this weekend at The Valentine (@thevalentinerva), with FREE ADMISSION this Sunday only!
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The masked history of Richmond comes alive in @thevalentinerva’s most anticipated exhibition in years, bringing the city’s culture of costumed celebration to life through a stunning collection of historic and contemporary pieces.

“FANCY: Costumes, Characters and the Richmond Masque” opens Saturday at The Valentine, marking the museum’s triumphant return to costume exhibitions after a five-year hiatus. Spanning two centuries of Richmond’s fascination with transformation, the collection weaves together the glittering 19th-century fancy dress balls of the city’s elite with the bold, creative expressions found in modern Halloween celebrations.

Visitors will journey through an immersive display featuring meticulously preserved garments, ornate accessories, and rare ephemera – many exhibited publicly for the first time. Each piece tells a story of how Richmonders have used costume to express identity, build community, and occasionally challenge social conventions.

Take advantage of FREE ADMISSION all day Sunday, May 11 to celebrate the exhibition’s opening weekend. This special opportunity allows everyone – from fashion enthusiasts and history buffs to families seeking weekend entertainment – to experience this vivid exploration of Richmond’s costumed heritage without cost.

“FANCY” runs through October 31, 2025 at The Valentine, located at 1015 E. Clay Street in downtown Richmond. Regular museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

For more information on “FANCY” and related programming throughout the exhibition’s run, visit thevalentine.org.
We’re honored to welcome Ayah Davis-Karim (@ayah We’re honored to welcome Ayah Davis-Karim (@ayah.davis) as this week’s guest editor of Here Weekly, our partner publication! Here (@here.weekly) features a rotating roster of favorite Richmonders—community leaders, local business owners, innovators, makers, and doers—each offering a unique perspective on exploring and celebrating the city we call home. We couldn’t be more excited to have Ayah share her tips this week. 

Ayah is a Richmond-based mixed media artist with roots in Jamaica and a background in architecture, interior design, and fashion. After being excluded from traditional art spaces, she founded Chromophore Artspace—a vibrant gallery and hub that uplifts underrepresented artists. Inspired by chromophores (molecules that reflect color), the space features exhibitions, wearable art, home decor, and workshops—all in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

In this week’s issue of #HereWeekly, Ayah starts by recommending “CHIAROSCURO: Alchemizing the Shadow,” a transformative workshop led by psychotherapist and yoga instructor Lex Hingle. Through movement, meditation, music, and mindful exploration, you’ll alchemize the parts of yourself that usually stay hidden—and maybe even make peace with them. The night closes with a meditative sound bath by Zarah Brock, a classically trained Master of Music. Friday, May 9 / 6:00–8:00 PM @chromophore_artspace. 

Next, Ayah suggests visiting the Black Books Expo: A Conscious Literary Festival on May 10–11 at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center. This two-day literary event celebrates the power of the pen, spotlighting dynamic Black authors, thought leaders, and storytellers.

To round out the week, Ayah recommends Brazilian Social Dance Night with Zouk—a smooth, flowing partner dance that fuses Brazilian and Caribbean roots with modern rhythm and soul. Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious, this night is all about movement, music, and community connection. Hosted @kavaclubrva, Richmond’s only alcohol-free bar and gathering space, on May 14. 

✨For more from Ayah, subscribers can check their inbox now for Here Weekly. Not yet a member? It’s free to sign up at hereweekly.com.
Opening reception for SURFACES is tonight at Bond Opening reception for SURFACES is tonight at Bond Millen Gallery. “SURFACES highlights the tactile, intimate nature of art, inviting viewers to engage deeply with material, texture, and form,” says @bondmillengallery.

The new exhibition explores the material properties and expressive possibilities of both physical and visual surfaces through a wide variety of media, including sewn textiles, shaped canvases, embroidered leaves, painted inks, molded mediums, and carved woods.

“By embracing unconventional methods and pushing the limits of their chosen materials, the artists in this exhibition challenge traditional distinctions between media like sculpture, painting, and craft.”

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Exhibiting artists:
@shanablakley @ahb_studio
@clarkderbes @hillary.waters
@vmfiskstudio @adahkanter
@lizalentine_art @juliakier

🗓️ May 8, 5-7pm
📍 5601 Cary Street Rd

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