The Virginia General Assembly is in session through March to discuss important legislative matters including the state budget and vote on bills. Read more about visiting to observe in person or through streaming services the Virginia House of Delegates and State … [Read more...] about Virginia’s General Assembly session provides opportunities to advocate, learn, lobby
Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
The Weinstein Jewish Community Center's annual Israeli Film Festival aims to foster an understanding of Israeli culture and access to Israel’s young but thriving film industry. The festival features award-winning narrative and documentary films. Viewers can expect … [Read more...] about Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
Scrap RVA Gives Crafters an Affordable Creative Outlet
SCRAP RVA: Richmond Creative Reuse Center must be what crafter heaven looks like. The non-profit arts and crafts store promotes sustainability, creativity, and community engagement by redistributing discarded material to the community for creative and educational … [Read more...] about Scrap RVA Gives Crafters an Affordable Creative Outlet
Thanksgiving At Home – Richmond’s Top Notch Takeout for Turkey Day
Does cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal sound exhausting? If you are just not skilled in the kitchen or are too busy to labor over food prep, there are some higher end restaurants that are primed to give you delicious dishes for your Thanksgiving Holiday. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving At Home – Richmond’s Top Notch Takeout for Turkey Day
Celebrate Diwali with a visit to one of Richmond’s favorite Indian restaurants
Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on the days following. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate Diwali. The festival symbolizes new beginnings and the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Diwali with a visit to one of Richmond’s favorite Indian restaurants
Election Day Food specials in the Richmond area
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is Election Day in Virignia. Offices on the ballot include: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, some local offices (varies by locality). See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.Get … [Read more...] about Election Day Food specials in the Richmond area
Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. There are many ways to learn more about the history of indigenous people in Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia has an online description of the history of the Monacan, Powhatan, Mattaponi, Pamunkey peoples. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt delivers scary thrills, a review
The time of year has arrived at Kings Dominion where every nightmare becomes a reality! Go face your fears at the annual Halloween Haunt on select nights until October 31st. With five mazes, four scare zones, and 6 shows Kings Dominion has upped its scare game to … [Read more...] about Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt delivers scary thrills, a review
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in RVA
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Around Richmond there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Below are half a dozen fun ways to learn and immerse yourself in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in RVA
Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts feature performances, hands on activities and of course - the visual arts. The best part of these events is that they are FREE. It’s a great way to expose kids to culture and the VMFA’s … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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