02.26.2024

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68º | 11% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. | Sunset 6:00 p.m.

⚾️ Ready for some funn?

Go nuts at these themed Flying Squirrels games

Outside of the Flying Squirrels stadium.

Cheers of “HAVE FUNN, GO NUTS” can be heard during Flying Squirrels games. | Photo by RICtoday

Yeah, funn with two N’s — because the Flying Squirrels 2024 promotional schedule is here.

If you like your baseball with fireworks, superheroes, and giveaways galore, then get ready to bookmark some of this year’s themed games. Individual tickets for games go on sale at Nutzy’s Block Party on Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m., then online at 11 a.m.

Here are a few games we’re already looking forward to.

A batter wears the bright green Ardillas Voladoras uniform for Copa de la Diversion — Las Ardillas Voladoras return to the Diamond this season.
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Photo courtesy of the Flying Squirrels

Opening Night | April 9
Celebrate the return of Squirrel season with Super Blast fireworks after the game.

90s Night | April 26
Get there early for happy hour and a denim bucket hat giveaway to go full 90s.

Wait, Who Are These Guys? Night | May 14
We must say, we’re intrigued by the promise of “your hometown team like you’ve never seen them before.”

Flying Squirrels Prom | June 1
Dress to the nines and dance the night away at the first Flying Squirrels prom.

Pride Night | June 7
Be among the first 1,000 fans in attendance to get a Virginia Pride Pennant Flag.

Tattoo Night | June 28
Happy hour and a Flying Squirrels-themed tattoo “sleeve” giveaway? We’ll be lining up at the gates.

RICtoday_Squirrels_Diamond_Fireworks — Fourth of July fireworks at the Diamond are a Richmond tradition.
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Photo by RICtoday

Independence Day Celebrations | July 4-6
Celebrate America’s birthday with America’s pastime and Super Blast fireworks on the 4th, encore fireworks on the 5th, and Glow Night on the 6th.

National Hot Dog Day | July 10
Do you want a hot dog scented candle? Because the first 1,000 fans at this game will go home with one.

Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend | July 12-13
Two days of events will honor the Richmond 34 and their impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

National Lemonade Day | Aug. 20
Join the Squirrels for a refreshing evening of baseball and a lemonade t-shirt giveaway.

Salute to Jimmy Buffett Night | Aug. 23
The first 1,500 fans ages 21 and up will receive a Margaritaville Hawaiian shirt.

Peanut koozies, magical creatures + more

Events

Monday, Feb. 26

Soup Festival | Monday, Feb. 26 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond | $18 | Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious soups.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Legacies of Care | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Dr. Gaila Sims will discuss the role of Black women in the development and evolution of Fredericksburg.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Bolling Haxall House, 211 E. Franklin St., Richmond | $39-$60 | The immersive show will feature twinkling lights and a string quartet playing Queen Bey’s biggest hits.
VCU Baseball vs. Maryland | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 3-6 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $7-$10 | The Rams face the Terrapins at home.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Black History Month Poetry Reading | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 4:45-7:45 p.m. | RPL Hull Street Branch, 1400 Hull St., Richmond | Free | Author Nathan Richardson will share work from his poetry collections and sign copies of his books.
Flash Fiction Competition: Leap Year Edition | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Podium RVA, Richmond | $15-$45 | Write a Leap Day tale about what you’d do with an extra day.

Friday, March 1

Ban Caribe - Waterfront Concert | Friday, March 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Island Shrimp Co., 11 Orleans St., Richmond | Free | Sway to the rhythm of the Caribbean + enjoy tropical-inspired food and beverages as talented musicians and performers Kevin Davis and Ban Caribe transport you to paradise.*

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Traffic

Safety cameras have been installed near Linwood Holton Elementary and Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. Drivers who speed in these zones will begin receiving tickets in the mail on Monday, March 18.

Edu

The Richmond School Board adopted Superintendent Jason Kamras’s budget proposal last week, with a few adjustments. Pro tip: The budget focus now shifts to Mayor Levar Stoney, who will include RPS in his proposal to City Council. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Eat

You’ll soon be able to get Tarrant’s Café’s famous she-crab soup at retail locations. The popular item has been on the menu since 2006. It’ll be on sale at the restaurant locations first, then farmers markets, then grocery stores. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Sports

River City Roller Derby opens the 2024 season on Thursday, March 7 with a home team showdown at Rollerdome. For $5 at the door, watch Poe’s Punishers take on the Hollywood Undertakers — plus enjoy a raffle, bake sale, and live music.

Cause

Home Again is seeking donations of household items to help local families in need. If you have like-new bed frames, tables, toasters, dishes, silverware, bedding, or other items, reach out via email.

Arts

The Office of Elections is holding an “I Voted” sticker design contest open to VCU students. Submissions are due April 1, then a public voting period will take place. The winner will get a $1000 Amazon gift card and will have their design used at all city polling locations.

Kids

Looking for local summer camp options? The RFM Summer Camp Expo is this Saturday, March 2 at the Science Museum of Virginia. The free event will feature 40+ day and sleepaway camps, activities for kids, an appearance by Nutzy, and free passes to the museum for a future visit.

Outdoors

Get your hands dirty and meet new friends at Birdhouse Community Garden work days. Anyone can come help out every first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. starting in March. Light snacks and tools are provided.

Asked

🍕 Get a pizza this bracket contest

Vote in RICtoday’s pizza bracket

Eight local places will face off, with four moving to the second round. | Graphic by 6AM City

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own with our RICtoday pizza bracket.

But first, we need your help nominating the spots you think should be in the running.

Using the nomination form below, submit the local spot with your favorite slice of pie, and we’ll use your nominations to create a bracket and battle it out in our newsletter and on social media.

Need help brainstorming? Check out our ultimate pizza guide to get started.

Nominate here

The Buy

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Spring vacation clothes to bring some color and life with you on this year’s vacation. We’re liking: Santa Barbara Design Studio’s “Le Beach” bag and this crochet swimsuit cover up.

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The Wrap

Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin

From the editor

I’m intrigued by the concept of the hot dog scented candle, but can’t say I’m eager to actually smell it. I’ll definitely be visiting the Diamond for that denim bucket hat.

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