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🏅 A hometown hero in Hungary

Richmond runner heads to Hungary for World Champs
Keira DAmato
D’Amato finished eighth at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, just behind her teammates Emma Bates and Sarah Hall. | Photo by @janemonti26.2
A local legend will represent the US this weekend at the World Track & Field Championships. Keira D’Amato, a pro runner for Nike who lives and trains in Midlothian, is heading to Budapest to race a marathon against the world’s best.

Keira made history in 2022 when she ran 2:19:12 — that’s 5:19 per mile — in Houston, breaking a record that stood for 16 years. This past June, she ran a 66:37 half marathon (5:05 pace) in Australia for another American Record. Last year, she finished eighth at the World Championships despite having only two weeks notice to train.

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Keira D’Amato broke the US women’s half marathon record by 13 seconds in June 2023.

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Photo by Casey Sims

Keira’s choice to stay in Richmond to train makes her something of an anomaly in the pro running world. Though great runners come from all over, a lot of them choose to spend the peaks of their careers training in high-altitude towns like Boulder, CO, or Flagstaff, AZ. The River City, by comparison, is an unusual choice.

“Richmond is probably the friendliest running city in the world,” she said in 2022. “They have no idea who I am, but they’re just cheering for someone out there running. It’s just a really supportive place to be.”

It’s clear Keira enjoys being Richmond’s lead representative in the world of elite running. In addition to living, training, and raising two kids here, she opened a running store, PR Run & Walk, in Midlothian in 2022.

The women’s marathon will begin Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7 a.m. Budapest time, which is 1 a.m. here in Richmond. If that’s too early (or if you just love puns), you can keep up with Keira on Strava.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • “Hiroshima, mon Amour” | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See the French New Wave film on the big screen.
  • Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theater, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $40 | Enjoy a night of Led Zeppelin’s best with Jason Bonham, son of drummer John Bonham.
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • An Evening of Pride | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Hofheimer Building, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free entry | Register to mingle with creative professionals, raise money for Virginia Homes for Boys & Girls Pride Place, and bring a donation from the wish list.
  • Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 8 p.m. | Coalition Theater, 8 W. Broad St., Richmond | $15 | Enjoy a night of sharp, insightful comedy with performers from around the south, including Richmonder Francesca Lyn.
Friday, Aug. 25
  • Ashland Fourth Fridays | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Town of Ashland, 121 Thompson St., Ashland | Free entry | Celebrate arts and culture in Downtown Ashland with a stroll through the historic district and perusing the work of local creatives.
  • After 5 Fridays: Summer Breeze | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | DJ Nobe will provide the soundtrack for your evening at the museum — bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the music outside.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Kismet Print Fest | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 12-5 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Free | Support MAD RVA and stock up on 2D media at this festival with 50+ artists, on-site screen printing, live music, and food from Happy Arepas.
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Travel

🍂 Discover family-friendly fall fun in Archdale, NC
Creekside Park in Fall
Don’t miss the vibrant fall foliage in Creekside Park this fall. | Courtesy of Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
Looking to fall into seasonal fun? Discover new autumnal family traditions in Archdale, located in the northwestern portion of The Heart of North Carolina.

Whether you’re looking to revel in colorful foliage during the day or chase spooktacular thrills at night, Archdale boasts attractions for everyone like:
More family-friendly fall activities
News Notes
Announced
  • Singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov will play at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Thursday, Oct. 12. The show will take place in the Cochrane Rose Garden and will serve as a pilot for a potential return of the Groovin’ in the Garden series, which ran from 1999 until 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Eat
  • Smash burger pop-up Smashed RVA is opening a permanent establishment in Northside on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The restaurant will offer several specialty burgers and a selection of local beer with hours Wednesdays-Saturdays.
Outdoors
  • The James River Association is bringing back its sturgeon-watching trips for the end of the summer. Participants will learn about the natural resources of the James and spot endangered Atlantic Sturgeon on their annual migration up the river. The excursions will run through James River Week, September 9-16.
Cause
  • Reforest Richmond is asking for volunteers to help clean up at Northside Nursery this Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. Anyone who wants to help out can sign up for a two hour shift. Tools and gloves will be provided, but it’s recommended that volunteers bring sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle.
Arts
  • This year’s nominations for the Richmond Theatre Community Circle Awards — better known as the “Artsies” — have been announced. The awards recognize local critics’ picks for the best of Richmond theater. The ceremony will be held at the November Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 8.
Weather
  • Early weather predictions show that this winter may be the snowiest we’ve had in years. Weather throughout the Southeast is expected to be colder and wetter than average, suggesting we’re in store for at least one big bout of snow. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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Kids

City

Library exhibit asks Richmond kids to imagine a better city
a table featuring childrens' crafts of trees, apartment buildings, gardens, and other models of urban planning features
The exhibit was built by Richmond kids and their parents after a day of learning. | Photo by RICtoday
A new exhibit at the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library asks young people from around the city: “How would you design a more fair and equitable neighborhood?”

The display was produced as part of DesignRVA, a day of community activities put on by Storefront for Community Design. Storefront is a Richmond nonprofit with a focus on local outreach and urban planning. Every year, they put on DesignRVA, a free event for children and their families to imagine a Richmond neighborhood to live, learn, work, and play in.

The end result is the exhibit now laid out at the library, a 5 by 12 foot tabletop display depicting a 3D map of the city as the children envision it. Head to the library between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to see the exhibit for yourself.
Shop
Eat
  • Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.
Seasonal
  • Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.
Active
  • Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.
Kids
  • These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.
Home
  • The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.
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