Rashad Jennings Book Signing at Topgolf Opening
Topgolf Entertainment Group will open the doors to a new location at 2308 Westwood Avenue location on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, ceremonial “First Swing” by local community leaders, and a book signing by Virginia native Rashad Jennings. The new, three-level, 55,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 57th location worldwide and will feature high-tech […]
Topgolf Creates Moments that Matter in Richmond
Topgolf came out swinging this weekend in Richmond with a special appearance at the Richmond Raceway just twoweeks prior to its Grand Opening on Westwood Avenue this October. In preparation for the opening of the company’s 57th venue, Topgolf Entertainment Group unveiled a Topgolf sponsored race car and gave fans an opportunity to try out its […]
Afrikana Independent Film Festival
From the Bronx to the Bahamas, audiences are traveling far and wide to celebrate the voices of the African diaspora at the 4th Annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival kicking off Thursday, September 12 and running through Sunday, September 15. “It’s important for people to understand the power of black storytelling. Human narratives of laughter, unity, […]
Virginia Capital Trail: A Gift that Keeps on Giving
When the Virginia Capital Trail opened in its entirety nearly four years ago, Greater Richmond was getting just a glimpse of what the picturesque path would have to offer. The Capital Trail has since hosted a steady stream of runners, pedallers, rollers, sightseers, and strollers each day. According to Cat Anthony, executive director of the […]
Kroger and GRTC “Fill The Bus” for Feed More
In partnership with Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), Kroger hosted a “Fill The Bus” drive at its Willow Lawn store located at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive on Saturday, Sept. 7. The drive was a part of Kroger’s Zero | Hunger Zero Waste efforts in the Richmond area and was designed to provide an opportunity for […]
Amazon Creates STEAM Labs in Petersburg Schools
Amazon surprised students and teachers at Walnut Hill Elementary School in Petersburg, Va. with a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) lab this week. Over the summer, Amazon collaborated with Petersburg City Public Schools to renovate four labs at Walnut Hill, Cool Spring, Lakemont and Pleasants Lane elementary schools to give students increased […]
Noah Scalin Exhibit at Gallery @ 17
Richmond-based artist Noah Scalin is the latest artist presents their work at Gallery @ 17 at 17 West Broad Street. The Gallery is located within The Mezzo at City Center. Scalin is the creator of the Webby Award-winning Skull-A-Day project and was the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business. His work has […]
2nd Street Festival in Historic Jackson Ward
The 2nd Street Festival, presented by Altria and Dominion Energy, returns to Richmond on Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6, in celebration of the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. This free event, produced by Venture Richmond Events, takes place the first full weekend in October every year and attracts 30,000 participants to historic Jackson Ward […]
LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ITA’S FOOD TRUCK
Richmond area food trucks are joining together to raise funds for one of their own, Ito’s Food Truck. In August, Ita’s Food Truck was involved in a serious crash that totaled the vehicle known for serving authentic Puerto Rican dishes. Local business owners who operate their own food trucks have organized “Eating for Ito’s,” a […]
Cheese Festival Comes to Richmond
Clear your fridges and get hungry RVA: The American Cheese Society (ACS) is in town this week, and they’re inviting the public to join their culinary wonderland. Each year, more than 1,200 cheese pros gather in a different U.S. city for their annual meeting, and Richmond is the lucky location for 2019. Unlike most conferences, […]