Culture

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Culture
Look inside “Samurai Armor” at the VMFA
The extensive exhibition “Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” is on display at the museum April 20-August 4.
April 17, 2024 03:10 PM
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Three scoops of ice cream side-by-side in ice cream scoopers.
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Get the inside scoop on ice cream chemistry
The Science Museum of Virginia is dishing out the secrets behind the sweet frozen treat on Tuesday, April 23.
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Road trip: Spoleto Festival USA is back May 22-June 9 in downtown Charleston
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood/moms
April 16, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Read the finalist poems from our 2024 poetry contest
We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to these finalists: read and vote for your favorite poem.
April 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Play
30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Richmond
Check out these River City restaurants, cafes, and diners serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
April 15, 2024
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Culture
12 community gardens in Richmond
Check out where Richmonders are growing together.
April 12, 2024
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Culture
Inside the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative
Check out how RPL is going green with the help of the James River Association
April 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Richmond organizations take home statewide awards
All three of the top winners of the Commonwealth Council on Aging’s 2024 Best Practices Awards are Richmond-based
April 5, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
An exhibit featuring Julia Child, renowned culinary icon.
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Try This: “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” Exhibition
Discover the gastronomic legacy of “The French Chef”.
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Culture
Richmond Poetry Fest returns in April
Enjoy readings, workshops, local markets and more at VisArts’ celebration of all things verse
March 27, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A batter wears the bright green Ardillas Voladoras uniform for Copa de la Diversion
Sports
Cheer on the Squirrels, Kickers, and Ivy this season
Sports are back in Richmond for the season — here’s how to get single game tickets and when you can cheer on each team
March 26, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Help the James River Park System battle invasive plants
JRPS has a survey and several workshops to get feedback on park experience and spread the word about invasive species.
March 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
National ceramics conference coming to the River City
The 58th annual conference will take place March 20-23 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with the theme Coalescence.
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Get rolling at this weekly trail skating event
All levels of roller skaters are welcome at Rollin’ on the River, a new partnership between the Capital Trail, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
James River Branch Trail moves forward on Southside
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
See when the biggest River City parties are going down in 2024.
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
W League RVA announces team name, branding
Richmond Ivy Soccer Club kicks off May 11, bringing pre-professional women’s soccer back to the River City
March 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special RICtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Montana Gold Bread Co. celebrates 30 years in Richmond
The family-owned bakery has been in its Carytown abode since 1994.
March 13, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
Five Kickers home games we’re excited for in 2024
Up the Roos from the stands of City Stadium this year
March 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
Inaugural River City Half Marathon draws nearly 3,000 runners
Richmonders took home wins in both men’s and women’s races
March 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Discover something new at Richmond Ballet’s New Works Festival
Get tickets to see performances of all-new, 10-minute ballets which are choreographed in just 25 hours at Studio Two.
March 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Department of Historic Resources to protect Little Malvern Hill property
The site of four Civil War battles will be preserved and protected from future developments with the help of the Capital Region Land Conservancy
March 7, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
Where to eat during Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
The local event returns March 10-17 with dozens of Black-owned restaurants and food trucks participating
March 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
How to spot native plants in Richmond
Put your plant knowledge to the test with these tips on how to identify what’s growing in Richmond.
March 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
How to attend the A10 Women’s Basketball Championship in Henrico
UR and VCU enter the tournament with the first and second seeds, respectively
March 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
City of Richmond aims to beautify utility boxes
Pilot program brings art to ten Broad Street boxes
March 1, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
Kickers will appear on national television in July game against Forward Madison
The Henny Derby rivalry match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
February 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
City of Richmond announces Shockoe Project
Anchored by National Slavery Museum, the project aims to help Richmond come to terms with its history
February 28, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Chesterfield announces inaugural Restaurant Week and Outdoor Festival
The two initiatives were announced in tandem with the new Experience Chesterfield tourism website.
February 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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