The Connection Between Monuments and Tourism
The Valentine will launch Controversy/History, an event series that will delve into the connection between monuments and tourism, on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. The series will explore the connection between monuments and tourism. Event organizers say the event will include the history of monuments in Richmond, a presentation on the historical […]
Chef Mike Ledesma to Host Experimental Beer Dinner
Mike Ledesma, a popular Richmond chef with a loyal following, is set to host an “Experimental Beer Dinner” in collaboration with Väsen Brewing Company on Thursday, November 30th. Ledesma is best known for serving as the executive chef for Richmond Restaurant Group where he played a pivotal role in The Daily, East Coast Provisions, Pearl […]
Secco to Host 5th Annual Champagne Takeover
Secco, a wine shop in Richmond since 2010, is hosting Quentin Paillard of Champagne Pierre Paillard for its 5th Annual Champagne Takeover on Thursday, December 14th from 6-9pm. Along with with six of the Paillard family wines, Secco is offering pairings of passed hors d’oeuvres by Chef Julie Heins. Bottles will be available for retail purchase […]
Kroger Provides Food and Fuel for FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Kroger Mid-Atlantic teamed with FeedMore, Central Virginia’s core hunger-relief organization, to cover the cost of meals for approximately 900 seniors and homebound neighbors in the Richmond area. Kroger also made the week extra special for FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers by handing out fuel gift cards. “We’re very thankful to have […]
Lighthouse Labs Pitch-Off
Lighthouse Labs, one of the 25 top seed accelerators in the United States, hosted a pitch-off last night on Capital One’s West Creek campus. Six high-growth startups shared their ventures to 160+ community members, mentors and advisors. Over the last four years, Lighthouse Labs has worked with 27 companies that have raised over $9.5 M in […]
Martin Agency Partners with Väsen for Collaboration Ale and Fundraiser
Richmond’s largest creative shop, the Martin Agency, has volunteered its talent to support a local nonprofit working to change the lives of youth who live in public housing. Richmond Cycling Corps worked with some of the Martin Agency’s top creatives on an event designed to help fund its efforts to develop underserved communities through cycling. […]
Specialty Tours by the Valentine in November
The Valentine has masterfully told the story of Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Located in the heart of RVA, the Valentine has served as a place for residents and tourists to discover the region’s history through exhibitions, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs that encourage ongoing dialogue. Beyond the walls of […]
Ellwood Thompson’s Embarks on Collaborative Farm Venture in Hanover
Ellwood Thompson’s, a locally owned and independently operated natural foods market in Richmond since in 1989, is seeking an independent farmer to partner with as the business embarks on a collaborative farm venture in Hanover County. Ellwood’s is inviting proposals for a license to use the property at 7349 Woodville Lane for the purpose of […]
Local Popsicle Slingers Become Tree Elves
After a busy season of slinging pops around Richmond, Paul Cassimus is trading his fleet of popsicle carts and colorful umbrellas for elf hats and Christmas trees. Cassimus, the owner of King of Pops Richmond, and a band of real live elves are once again bringing magic to the holidays. An offshoot of the ever-expanding […]
Richmond Inventors Compete in American Dreams Contest
Two Richmond inventors are finalists in the Home Shopping Network’s American Dreams Contest. Myrf Bowry and Leah Dodge, the duo behind the interior design firm Decorum, created Dipadidoda, a decorative container for store bought dips that caught the attention of contest organizers. In conjunction with Good House Keeping magazine, the winner of the American Dreams […]