Freedom Ruck at the Virginia War Memorial
Victor Wise embarked on his fifth “Freedom Ruck” to support our servicemen and women today at 7:30AM at the Virginia War Memorial. Victor will continue north along Route 1 and finish at Arlington National Cemetery. Victor, son of a retired First Sergeant and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, hopes Freedom Ruck will serve as inspiration to […]
Steam Bell and Ellwood Thompson’s Create Collaboration Beer
Ellwood Thompson’s, a local and organic foods market in Richmond, has partnered with Steam Bell Beer Works, a craft brewery in Chesterfield, to create a collaboration beer. Called the Ellie Bell, the light-bodied saison was made using local beets and white turmeric to give the beer a balanced earthy sweetness and bite. Colin Beirne, marketing […]
Custom-Made Beer for Inauguration
Governor-elect Ralph Northam will be the first Virginia governor to have a custom-made beer for his gubernatorial inauguration. InaugurALE is a Belgian-style blonde ale made with 100% Virginia grown ingredients. The grain was grown in the Northern Neck and malted at Copper Fox, the hops were grown at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, and the yeast […]
RVA Creates A to Z
Venture Richmond, a non-profit organization working to enhance the vitality of Richmond’s downtown community, released its newest street pole banner campaign today designed to celebrate arts, culture and creativity in the area. The one-of-a-kind banner designs, inspired by the “A to Z alphabet game,” features examples of things that are created or are happening in Downtown, […]
Next Move Program Hosts Pioneer Awards
The Pioneer Awards, a signature event and fundraiser for the Next Move Program, were hosted last night in celebration of local organizations that have inclusive training and hiring practices for people with disabilities. Presented by AbleNow and emceed by Nikki-Dee Ray of CBS 6, the event honored Quirk Hotel, GrowRVA, The YMCA of Greater Richmond, Special […]
Laney Sullivan Releases First Solo Album
Laney Sullivan, of the indie-folk band known as Lobo Marino, has launched her first solo album called “infinite christmas.” Recorded in her mother’s basement, the prolific local musician used nothing more than her voice and a loop pedal for her latest, moving body of work. “The project is mostly just me experimenting with my new […]
Steve Bassett Releases Tres Leches
Steve Bassett, coauthor of “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” Virginia’s state song, has released a new album that critics are calling the finest of his music career. The new album, called “Tres Leches,” is a blend of swampy southern rock with New Orleans funk and soul. Think Little Feat, Allen Toussaint, and Allman Brothers. Along with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]