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• Neumann Lecture on Music: “Music After Oil” | Monday, Mar. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Ukrop Auditorium, 102 UR Dr., Richmond | Free | Dr. Sherry D. Lee will discuss how music is implicated in dependency on fossil fuels.

• Common Ground Virtual Book Group | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to join the Library of Virginia group in discussing “Grain and Fire: A History of Baking in the American South” by Rebecca Sharpless.
• Sun V Set on Shockoe Sessions Live! Dreamy Folk | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-15 | Get tickets to see the indie folk band in person or tune in to the show’s livestream.

• “Les Misérables” | Wednesday, March 22-Sunday, March 26 | Times vary | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $32-$104 | If you’ve dreamed a dream of seeing this musical onstage, get tickets for the Broadway in Richmond production.

• Spafford | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $20 | Jam out with the band as they dabble in rock, funk, jazz, reggae, ska, and electro-pop.

• Gallery5 Jazz Night | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $25-$50 | Groove with Ayinde Williams and DJ Sidewinder.

• 53º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain

• Regional chain Grit Coffee is opening a second Richmond location in Scott’s Addition on Monday, April 17. Look for it on the ground floor of the Otis development on Roseneath Road. It’ll be the largest Grit to open so far. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• A new concept from the owner of Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar will fill the former Saison space in Jackson Ward. Brandi Battle-Brown plans to open The Hive Bar & Grill as a market in May and add a full-service restaurant in June. (Richmond BizSense)

• Broadway in Richmond revealed its 2023-24 lineup of shows. Season packages are available now to see “Frozen,” “Six,” “Annie,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Tina,” and “Beetlejuice” — with an option to add on the holiday show, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical.”

• VCU’s men’s basketball team fell in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament. The Rams came up short against Saint Mary’s, 51-63.

• A new exhibit opened over the weekend at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon” chronicles the events of the Space Race through the collaborative work of the International Space Station program. It’ll remain at the museum until the end of the year.

• Travelers at Richmond International Airport will soon be able to fly to Las Vegas nonstop on Spirit. The airline is adding the flight in May with a limited-time fare of $109 one-way on weekdays through Thursday, June 8. Planning a trip? Check out our guide to RIC. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• $164,140. That’s how much local Spirit Halloween stores brought in for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond during last year’s Halloween campaign. The funds went towards CHoR’s child life program, which supports children and families while they adjust to the hospital setting.

• This is no pipe dream, Richmond. If you’re looking for a new trade, or just curious, see what it’s like during a day in the life of a plumber. Interested? Check out these job listings from Woodfin - Your Home Team.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• If your vacuum isn’t picking up dirt and debris like it used to, it may be time for a new one. This handheld Shark vacuum is lightweight, cordless, and highly rated on Amazon. Or splurge on the Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum that sucks up particles as small as allergens and bacteria.
• To celebrate the first day of spring, refresh your home with tea towels by Jessica Reynolds and find your city print by Signet Sealed, which can all be found in our online shop (Six & Main). Now, that’s how you start the new season.