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Upgrading RVA’s Innovation Engine

By Ford Prior
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A fresh batch of our “Dear Richmond” community jou A fresh batch of our “Dear Richmond” community journals just landed, laser etched by our friends at Richmond-based Big Secret.

You’ll find these one-of-a-kind journals as part of our creative writing and journaling project tucked away in the James River Park System. If you look closely, you might come across a hidden vintage mailbox near park headquarters. Inside, one of these Dear Richmond journals will be waiting for you to leave something behind. A note to the city. A love letter. A call to action. Or simply the words you didn’t know you needed to say.

And speaking of hidden gems, if you haven’t met Jason Lefton, founder of Big Secret here in Richmond, do yourself a favor and check out @bigsecretstudio. His studio in Jackson Ward has long been a space for collaboration and inspiration for us. We’ve seen countless ideas take shape there through laser etching, cutting, and marking across a range of materials that we didn’t think possible.

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This week, our partner publication @here.weekly is This week, our partner publication @here.weekly is featuring guest editor Brit Trible, owner of @gildedlilydesign, a Richmond-based container gardening and holiday arrangements business known for elevating homes and businesses across the region.

Brit (@bpgtrible) grew up on a horse farm just outside the city, and from an early age, she always had her hands (and feet) in the dirt. If you ask us, there’s just something about the beauty of the outdoors that stays with you and shapes how you see the world.

But Brit didn’t begin her career designing outdoor spaces. After earning a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from James Madison University, she spent 15 years working in geriatric rehabilitation across hospital systems, home health, and rehab centers.

During COVID, after having her third child, she felt a pull toward something more creative. The shift wasn’t just about artistry, it was about connection. She wanted to build relationships while creating something tangible and lasting. That’s when Gilded Lily Designs was born.

Today, her business has adorned nearly 200 homes and businesses from Richmond to Charlottesville with custom container gardens and seasonal plantings. Brit sources planters and designs each space to match the style and scale of the property. She’s drawn to both sides of the work, the creative process and the relationships that come with it.

When she’s not growing her business, Brit enjoys exploring Richmond and beyond with her husband, Paul, and their three children. This week, she’s joining us at Here Weekly to share her favorite ways to celebrate the place we all love to call home.

Here subscribers, make sure to check your inbox for Brit’s issue of #hereweekly where she recommends @richmondsymphonyleague Designer Show House, the inaugural Fan Flea Market, Richmond Restaurant Week supporting @feedmoreinc, and Historic Garden Week
Presented by @gardenclubofvirginia. If you’re not yet a subscriber, it’s free at hereweekly.com. 

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Day one of the @rvarenfaire is in the books, with Day one of the @rvarenfaire is in the books, with day two now on tap. The Faire, produced by local nonprofit @viragoalley, features local performers, merchants, artists, and cultural organizations, showing off all the creativity and vibrancy our region has to offer.

“I don’t think any of the attendees were prepared for how huge and how amazing the @rvarenfaire was going to be. Day one was nonstop fun, with so many performers and so many amazing costumes from people who came from all over to experience it,” said @rvaphotog, who captured these stunning images of the first day of festivities. He also offered kudos to @rvaamanda and team for creating this much-needed addition to RVA.

Richmond Ren Faire organizers say they were inspired by the multicultural exchanges of the Silk Road, and that the Faire they’ve debuted is intended to honor the diverse ideas, craftsmanship, and storytelling that made the Renaissance a global moment of connection. The goal of the Faire is also to shift the spotlight toward underrepresented tradespeople, artisans, and everyday people whose work shaped the era. Virago Alley has worked for more than a year to prepare this weekend’s event, weaving these narratives together with Richmond’s own artistic voices so the Faire can serve as both a reimagined history and a living celebration of community.

📸 @rvaphotog
Richmond’s first full-scale Renaissance Faire (@rv Richmond’s first full-scale Renaissance Faire (@rvarenfaire) opens this weekend at Dorey Park, and it’s already sold out. 

Running April 18–19, the inaugural event marks a major step forward from last year’s smaller pop-ups, expanding into a two-day event spread across multiple acres featuring local artists, performers, and food vendors. 

Organized by @viragoalley, the Faire builds on traditional Renaissance Faire elements with a strong focus on Richmond’s creative community, featuring more than 100 vendors and performers across themed guilds, live demonstrations, and roaming characters.

Familiar names show up throughout the lineup. @gwarbarrva is handling those tasty oversized turkey legs, while local food vendors, makers, and collectives fill out the grounds with everything from barbecue and pupusas to craft beverages and handmade goods.

The event is structured as an immersive experience, with designated areas for performance, food, and trade, all designed to feel less like a standard festival and more like a self-contained world built for the weekend.

Tickets are fully sold out, and organizers have cautioned against third-party resale scams.

For those without tickets, there are still ways to tap into the weekend fun. This week’s Here Weekly guest editor, @ashmeanythingg, managing director of Virago Alley, is pointing readers toward adjacent events, including official after-parties at @gallery5arts and late-night programming at Coalition Theater tied to the Faire’s performers and community. 

And for those with entry, expect a packed, all-day event running 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Dorey Park in Henrico. 

📸 Virago Alley Board by Aspen DeRosa
The launch of Journey Beyond the Walls: Civil Righ The launch of Journey Beyond the Walls: Civil Rights Stories — A Coloring & Journaling Adventure, presented as both a coloring and journaling experience by Richmond artist Sir James L. Thornhill, is set for this Thursday at The Valentine.

Blending art, history, and community, the new book is inspired by Jackson Ward’s rich cultural legacy. Artist @sirjameslthornhill says the interactive experience he has created invites readers to explore local murals, reflect on meaningful stories, and connect more deeply with Richmond’s landscape. More than a coloring book, it serves as a guide, journal, and learning tool for students, families, and adults alike.

The evening will include keynote speakers, along with food and refreshments. Sir James Thornhill will also be on hand to sign books and answer questions.

This is a free event, but registration is required. Make sure to follow @thevalentinerva and @sirjameslthornhill for details.
Live in the Well! You read that right, @graniteswi Live in the Well! You read that right, @graniteswimtennis turned its temporarily dry deep end into a live music venue for one day only, before the pool enters its final resurfacing phase ahead of the summer season.

What has long been the watering hole of choice for local musicians and other Richmond creatives became something else entirely this weekend. A stage below ground for @rein.rocks, @the419band, and a standout headliner, @illiteratelight. 

Also on tap — cold drinks, pulled pork, a bounce house for the kids, and a community that showed up in full.

Huge shoutout to pool president @2up2downwearsthecrown for bringing this idea to life after Erica Jacobs planted the seed. Thanks as well to @theseedyleaf, @thenightowl, and @surehandsigns for the backdrop that brought it all together.

Granite Pool raising the bar once again.

📸 @hedbergart

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