Run Richmond 16.19 returns for third year of unity, reconciliation, and celebration
Runners can choose routes of 6.19 or 16.9 miles, which pass historic sites across the city. | Photo provided by Hodges Partnership
Every journey begins with a single step, and through many first steps, Run Richmond 16:19 will lead a journey through 400 years of Black history.
On Sat., Sept. 17, the Djimon Hounsou Foundation will host this cultural running event emphasizing unity in diversity. The routes themselves — 6.19 miles or 16.9K — reference the year 1619, when the transatlantic slave trade brought the first Africans to the American continent here in Virginia.
It’s not just the River City running though. Hundreds of participants in Liverpool, United Kingdom and Ouidah, Benin will also be lacing up their shoes. These cities are the other two points of the slave trade triangle. In both places, you can find a Slavery Reconciliation Statue identical to the one found here on East Main Street.
The statue’s Liverpool-based designer put an inscription on each saying: “Acknowledge and forgive the past. Embrace the present. Shape a future of reconciliation and justice.”
This statue was dedicated in March 2007.
Photo by @theRICtoday
How you can get involved
Registration is now open for either race distance, available to run or walk on your own. The first races start ~7 a.m. at Kanawha Plaza. Or, sign up for one of these local teams to run with a crew.
If you’re not a runner,learn more about the Djimon Hounsou Foundation + how to support Run Richmond 16:19.
Fidos After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $17, members free | Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the gardens while the Original Elbe-Musikanten German Band plays traditional polkas + waltzes. 🌸
Neal Francis | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $22 | Contemporary funk and soul from Chicago. 🎶
Friday
Virginia’s Executive Mansion Reopening | Fri., Sept. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Executive Mansion of Virginia, Capitol Sq. | Free | The oldest continuously occupied governor’s mansion in the US will open for tours after being closed to the public for two years.
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the original “Star Wars” on the big screen, preceded by Bob Gulledge on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. ☄️
“Community Build” Exhibition Opening | Fri., Sept. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St. | Free | Open Space students will preform at the opening of Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Lil Lamberta, and Valeska Populoh’s new exhibit. 🎨
Saturday
PopUp RVA at The Diamond | Sat., Sep. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Diamond | Free entry | Shop from dozens of artisan, craft, and other local business vendors and enjoy live music, food trucks + drinks. 🛍
Soul Vegan Block Party | Sat., Sept. 10 | 1-7 p.m. | Abner Clay Park, 119 W. Leigh St. | Free | Get information from experts of how to live a plant-based lifestyle. 🥬
Sunday
Sundays in the Shade | Sun., Sept. 11 | 1-4 p.m. | James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy. | Free entry | Relax under the pavilion with a glass of cab + live acoustic style music. 🍷
Plan Ahead
Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon | Sat., Nov. 12 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $40-$110 (varies by race distance) | Richmonders are invited to celebrate the 45th Allianz Partners marathon with a course that runs through scenic + historic sections of the city, including along and across the beautiful James River. *
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The city is setting up a new landscaping plan for Lee Circle on Monument Avenue to replace the empty field + fencing. The $100,000 project involves installing shrubs + greenery. Work could begin later this month, provided the Urban Design Committee and Planning Commission approves the plan at tonight’s meeting. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Try This
Registration is now open to join in the 11th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb this Saturday at City Stadium. The pre-climb ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. + there will be a Mission BBQ lunch afterwards. Proceeds go toward the Metro Richmond Flying Squad and local fire departments. (NBC12)
An 8-story apartment building will soon be going up at a parking lot on the corner of West Broad and North Madison Streets. Bank Street Advisors says the Arts District development will have 87 units, ground floor commercial space + an underground parking lot. (Richmond BizSense)
Sports
VCU Men’s Basketball has released its Atlantic 10 2022-2023 schedule. The Rams will kick off their conference games on New Year’s Eve against La Salle. UR also dropped their full schedule, with A-10 play starting New Year’s Eve at George Mason. 🏀
Show
Are you ready for the Richmond Remix? Shockoe Sessions Live is hosting a two-part competition Sat., Sept. 17 + Sat., Sept. 24 at the Shift Retail Lab (1235 W. Broad St.). Listen to local musicians vie for a prize and attend workshops for beginner and professional artists. 🎤
Festival
Vendors are needed for the upcoming RVA Bacon Festival on Sat., Oct. 23. Guests will gather at the 17th Street Market for a veritable banquet of bacon treats from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors must have a bacon-related menu item to participate. 🥓
The RVA East End Festival has announced the lineup of performers for its free celebration set for Sat., Sept. 24. Those taking the stage include the RPS All City Marching Band, Tre Charles, Richmond Urban Dance + nine more local acts. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. 🎊
Community
The Sandston Library in Henrico will be closed for renovations starting Mon., Sept. 12. The $327,000 project will go toward shelving upgrades, carpeting, new audio-visual equipment + some grounds work. The closure is expected to last until November. 📚 (Henrico Citizen)
Arts
Local artist and muralist Noah Scalin is debuting his solo show on Thurs., Sept. 22 at the Weinstein JCC. “I Won’t Grow Up!” was inspired by his daughter’s childhood art, and will be on display at the Sara D. November gallery while the center is open. 🖼
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COMMUNITY
If Maymont’s walls could talk
Maymont unveiling new historical programs + community learning center over Summer, Fall 2022
Audio tours use a special recorder for each guest. | Photo courtesy of Maymont
Maymont is debuting new historical programs and guest facilities to house artifacts+ welcome visitors on Sat., Sept. 17.
Two new tours will highlight the Carriage House, Stone Barn, and Garage buildings. The programs illuminate how groundskeepers have tended the gardens and arboretum over the years.
The Stone Barn is also now home to the new Orientation Center and Active Learning Classroom. The center will displayspecial artifacts + the classroom will provide an interactive space for visiting students.
The self-led audio mansion tours are $8 per person, $6 for children and older adults (65+). Guided tours — which require early registration — are $15.
Learn more about what’s coming up at Maymont by hitting that button below.
Editor’s pick: I’ve officially had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season(no shame, they are delicious), but I’m itching to try my first fall pint.
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