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Season’s greetings, Richmond. We’ll be out of office until the New Year to spend time with our loved ones. Until then, we’re pausing our newsletter sends and reducing our social posts. We’ll see you in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
 

24 reader questions for 2024

24 reader questions for 2024 in Richmond
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We’re looking forward to 2023. | Photo by @takeone.aerial
Happy (almost) New Year, Richmond.

As 2023 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the stories we followed as well as what could change in 2024.

That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2024 — any piece of Richmond life you’ve always wanted to read into with your morning cup of coffee in hand.

Want to know where to get the best ramen? What that construction site on your block is going to be? The history of a Richmond legend, or a piece of art you walk by every day?

Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover — like what kid-friendly activities there are in Richmond, our plethora of museums, and changes coming to GRTC.

Submit your question to influence the stories you’ll read next year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 24 of these. Stay tuned in 2024 as we bring you the answers you want most.
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Events
Friday, Dec. 22
  • Richmond Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $25 | Join Clara on a magical journey to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
  • Making Merry with Grey Garrett | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8-10 p.m. | The Basement, 300 E. Broad St., Richmond | $35 | Enjoy an evening of holiday cabaret with the local artist.
  • A Cold Richmond’s Night | Friday, Dec. 22 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | $10-$14 | Join local artists Chandler, Ducttape Jesus, Lunch Special, Sap Evans, and Lil Stixx for this 18+ holiday show.
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • “The Polar Express” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $5 | See the Robert Zemeckis animated take on this classic holiday story.
  • Stony Point Sip & Shop: Holiday Vendors Market | Saturday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy., Richmond | Free entry | Peruse the offerings of local artisans and sip spiked hot chocolate at this weekend shopping event.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
  • Non-Traditional Holiday Movies Screening | Tuesday, Dec. 26 | 4-8 p.m. | RPL East End Branch, 1200 N. 25th St., Richmond | Free | The library will screen “Gremlins” and “Die Hard” with popcorn and other snacks.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
  • Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Groove in the Cochrane Atrium with Latin jazz quartet Alfredo and Friends.
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4 last-minute holiday gifts
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Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon
Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.
More last-minute gifts this way
News Notes
Civic
  • Various city offices and departments will have different hours over the next week. The City of Richmond is officially closed today as well as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. RPL branches are closed this weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
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  • The School Board is in the process of finding a replacement for Nicole Jones, who will begin representing the 9th District on City Council in January. Prospective board members must submit a letter of interest, resume, and proof of residency in the district by Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Open
  • Rappahannock Restaurant Group has reopened its downtown space, now called Session. Formerly Rapp Session, the late-night cocktail bar serves classic drinks and a menu of snacks and oysters. (Richmond BizSense)
Sports
  • The upcoming women’s pre-professional soccer team will be coached by Kimmy Cummings, pending league approval. A Richmonder and Kickers Destiny alum, Cummings earned the role after several years as a youth and college soccer coach.
Drink
  • Natural wine bar Celladora Wines is starting a monthly wine club. Membership in the Cella Picks Club starts at $95 per month. Bonus: The membership is giftable, if you’re looking for something for a wine lover in your life.
Transit
  • GRTC is discontinuing Route 93 — aka Azalea Connector — on Sunday, Jan. 14. If you’re in that area, you’ll be able to use the microtransit service LINK to connect to a nearby route.
Outdoors
  • America’s “founding fish,” the American shad, has been in danger for several years — its score has been at 0% in the State of the James report since 2020. A new report from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science identified several actions to help the population recover. (WHRO)
History
  • Flex your local knowledge while chauffeuring holiday guests around town with our article on the history of Richmond street names. Fun fact: Broad Street really was just a broad street.
Community
  • Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our RICtoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.
 
Plan Ahead

What are you doing New Year’s Eve?

New Year’s events to ring in 2024
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Enjoy dinner for two at The Mantu for New Year’s Eve. | Photo via @themanturva
If you want to go out on the town this New Year’s Eve, here are more options for ringing in 2024 with your fellow Richmonders.

All events are 21 and up unless otherwise noted.

Noon Year’s Eve at Triple Crossing – Fulton | No cover
  • Bring the whole family for a free dance party, DJ sets by Ant Boogie, Rudeboi, and the Disco Cat, and a 12 p.m. confetti drop.
NYE Dance Party at Pizza Bones | No cover
  • Welcome the new year with DJ sets from Mano e Mano and Disco Cat.
NYE 1983 at Get Tight Lounge | $30 tickets
  • Go back in time with local musicians performing your favorite hits by Madonna, David Bowie, Blondie, Violent Femmes, and more.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Mantu | $150 per couple
  • Enjoy a four-course Afghan meal and cheers to the new year with a bottle of Mas Fi Brut Cava.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
What a year it’s been. From following breaking bike news to speculating on the upcoming amphitheater to doing some very serious burger-related research, 2023 was an exciting year in the River City. See you in 2024.
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