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Culture

Quarry offers a haven for artists of all ages
A porch with a chair, a door, a free library, and a sign reading "QUARRY"
Quarry’s workshop is located on West Cary, just over Arthur Ashe from Carytown. | Photo by RICtoday
If you’ve ever sipped a latte at Roastology or ducked into Shelf Life Books — formerly Chop Suey — for a new read, you may have seen the logo for Richmond Young Writers. In the last few months, you may have noticed the sign has changed. A stylized pink-and-white sign reading QUARRY now hangs in front of 2707 W. Cary St.

Richmond Young Writers was founded in 2009 as a program to bring together writers under 18 from around the Greater Richmond area. It moved out of the space above Shelf Life in 2017, though the sign on the door remains untouched. In April of this year, it rebranded as Quarry.

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Quarry aims to offer a space for artists of all kinds.

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Photo by RICtoday

According to founder and executive director Bird Cox, Quarry grew out of RYW after years of hearing adults wishing they could participate too. Quarry — whose operations still include RYW — provides opportunities of all kinds to artists of all ages. The building on West Cary functions as a co-working space, a teaching center, and a home base for all of Quarry’s multi-faceted operations.

During the day, Quarry serves as a space for a few long-time members to come and work. Then, from 5-7 p.m., RYW’s after-school programs take over. Several nights a week, the space offers programs for adults — workshops like “Ted Lasso for Writers” and “Living Fibers: Quilts as Documentation.”

Cox says that Quarry’s priority, first and foremost, is on people. The organization functions on a sort of hybrid open/membership-based system in an effort to build community. Interested and aspiring artists can register for individual classes, or sign up for a full membership.

Want to learn more about Quarry? The group posts updates, opportunities, and all sorts of fun on Instagram.
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Events
Friday, Sept. 8
  • Incanto Evening of Local Music | Friday, Sept. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | Shop the Richmond Moon Market and enjoy live music from Jonathan Brown, Chris and Trey of Dharma Bombs, and The Sweet Potatoes.
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • “How To Train Your Dragon” | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $5 | See the first entry in the DreamWorks Animation franchise on the big screen.
  • Afro Fest | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 1 p.m.-6 p.m. | Dogwood Dell, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Celebrate a range of African cultures at this Festival of Arts event.
  • Virginia Distilled | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 6 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $35-$40 | Celebrate Virginia Spirits Month with samples from around the Commonwealth, live music, food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum.
Sunday, Sept. 10
  • Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 1:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Close out the season with the Squirrels on Fan Appreciation Day.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Gold Lion, a new coffee shop and vegetarian eatery, is set to open in Manchester in early October. Situated in the former Brewer’s Cafe space on Hull Street, the shop has eventual hopes to open a cocktail bar as well. (Richmond Magazine)
Theater
  • The Richmond Performing Arts Alliance has announced a partnership with Broadway In Richmond for the 2023-24 season. The RPAA will sponsor a select number of free tickets to their new Night on Broadway shows, also featuring educational pre-show elements.
Sports
  • Richmond Kickers forward Kharlton Belmar has been called up to the Grenada Men’s National Team. Belmar’s upcoming appearance in CONCACAF Nations League matches will be his second time playing for Grenada’s National Team.
Holiday
  • Gearing up for spooky season? Riverfront Canal Cruises is bringing back its Eerie Canal Tours on the nights of October 27-29. The family-friendly tours take passengers through Richmond’s “most historically haunted district.”
Pro tip
Finance
  • This leading credit card touts 0% intro APR on balance transfers for guess how many months… with no annual fee. (Hint: The 0% intro APR period lasts until 2025.) Details revealed here.*
 
Arts

Culture

Institute for Contemporary Art reopens for fall
A sculpture titled "Katabasis" by artist Paul Chan
The ICA is premiering two new exhibits by artists Paul Chan and Morgan Bassichis. | Paul Chan, Katabasis, 2019, nylon, fans power cords, suicide cords, 88 x 208 x 90 in. Courtesy the artist and Greene Naftali, New York. (artwork © Paul Chan, photograph by Zeshan Ahmed)
The Institute of Contemporary Art’s Fall 2023 Premiere is tonight. The museum is inviting community members to come out for a free celebration of two new exhibits — “Morgan Bassichis: More Little Ditties” and “Paul Chan: Breathers.”

This season’s new arrivals will be welcomed with an event including a conversation with artist Paul Chan, a performance by DJ EASE, and a live show from composer Kate NV. Local food trucks will be there for dinner and drinks will be available at the ICA Cafe.

This event is free to the public, but the ICA is asking that people RSVP if they’re planning on attending.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
This last burst of summer heat has been a test on my patience, but luckily it looks like more autumnal temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. I pretty much feel about fall the way Hallmark movie characters feel about Christmas — needless to say, I’m looking forward to cooler weather.
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