Fact: The 2021 State of the James report gave the river an overall “B-" on River Health, which is a slight increase from the 2019 report.
Editor’s Pick: James River Regional Cleanup | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sites at Brookland Park Blvd., Belle Isle + Pony Pasture. | Free | Grab some trash bags + wear closed toe shoes to help out.
Pop open one of these IPAs by the shore.
Photo by @hardywood
Fact: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Legend Brewing Co. both sell a beer with proceeds benefiting either JRA or Friends of James River Park — Great Return American IPA + The Raging James Pilsner.
Editor’s Pick: James River Jamboree | Sat., Sept. 10 | 12-9 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr. | Cost of purchase | Live music, vendors, food + beer abound at the West Creek brewery.
Fact: FOJRP says there are 22 miles of trails that border the James in the Richmond area, which includes Buttermilk, Ancarrow’s Landing, Pony Pasture + North Bank.
Editor’s Pick: Hike the Belle Isle Loop | Wed., Sept. 14 | 12:30 p.m. | Meet at Belle Isle Parking Lot | Free | Enjoy 1.8 miles of river views, nature + history along the James. Proceeds go to the Blue Sky Fund.
Want to learn more? Click here for learning opportunities for kids, batteau trips + a special program at Maymont.
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel | Tues., Sept. 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park | $20+ | Rome comes to Richmond in this immersive art show featuring an up-close look at one of the world’s most well-known art pieces. 🖼
“Wicked” | Tues., Sept. 6-Sun., Sept. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater | $52+ | The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz before Dorothy dropped in. 👠
Wednesday
Richmond Short Stories | Wed., Sept. 7 | 1:30-2 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Join a 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection.
Thursday
Mark Normand | Thurs., Sept. 8-Sat., Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 11800 W. Broad St. | $37+ | Catch this skit and standup comedian at a two or four person private table. 🎤
Restoring & Painting Stratford Hall | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 6-7 p.m. | Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Rd.| $10 | Stratford Hall’s Director of Preservation & Maintenance, Phil Mark, will discuss the restoration of the Great House main floor.
Friday
Brambly Live: Elizabeth Wise | Fri., Sept. 9 | 4:30 p.m. | Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St. | Free | Vibe with this local blues singer with a Riesling in hand. 🎹
Old Crow Medicine Show | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Maymont | $38 | Head down to the estate for a folk band known for hits like “Wagon Wheel.” 🪕
Saturday
Richmond Brunch Weekend 2022 | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Grab brunch at one of the dozens of participating restaurants to raise funds for the Richmond SPCA. 🍾
Soul Vegan Block Party | Sat., Sept. 10 | 1-7 p.m. | Abner Clay Park, 119 W. Leigh St. | Free | Taste your way through plant-based foods, culture + lifestyle. 🥗
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Attention all beach goers. The Texas Beach pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice. The Dept. of Parks and Recreation says the walkway failed an inspection, and that it’s not safe for public use at the moment. The North Bank Trail can provide access to Texas Beach in the meantime. (RVAHub)
Traffic
DPW is working on several major traffic projects throughout September, which is expected to cause intermittent lane closures and detours across the city. ABC8 News has a list of streets impacted by the road work ahead. ⚠️
Biz
Odyssey Fish, which can be found in Hatch Local Food Hall in Manchester, is adding a new storefront in the former Billy Pie location on Patterson Avenue. Expect frozen cocktails + a Chesapeake Bay-inspired seafood spread. 🍤 (Richmond Magazine)
Eat
Pies and Cakes is teaming up with Salt and Acid RVA for “Drankin’ and Bakin’" on Fri., Sept. 23. Sample these specialty desserts and cocktails at the new bakery on West Clay Street from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $50. 🥧
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Arts
Arts
VisArts looking for Make Space mentors
VisArts has been connecting women and girls for Make Space since 2008. | Photo by @visartsrva
The VisArts Make Space program pairs up 6th grade girls from Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School with local women to help create a bond through art, mentorship + quality time.
Applicants (bigs) will join their littles in creating something new once a week from October through May. Projects include everything from hand-dying curtains and designing lap desks to assembling and repurposing furniture together. That’s the making space part of the program.
By the end, there will be 14 unique spaces the girls can call their own.
Plus, the Make Space group will hold special “Girl Talk” sessions + lead field trips to other art galleries and cultural spots across Richmond.
Apply if you’re interested in inspiring the next generation. No prior arts experience needed. The deadline is tomorrow.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Katie.
Editor’s pick: Happy National Read a Book Day. 📚
I’m currently reading Brandon Sanderson’s “Mistborn.” However, I just learned that Richmond author Rachel Beanland is releasing a new book called “This House is On Fire.” I’m adding that to my To Be Read list stat.
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