03.11.2024

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🩰 New ballets on the way

Discover something new at Richmond Ballet’s New Works Festival

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If you’re in the audience at Richmond Ballet’s New Works Festival, you’ll experience a show that didn’t exist a season ago. The festival returns to the Studio Theatre March 19-24.

Four choreographers are selected each year to produce a new ballet in just 25 hours. They’re given full access to the Richmond Ballet’s production and costume teams to bring their 10-minute piece to life at the Studio Theatre.

“What makes the New Works Festival so exciting is that we, along with the audience, do not know what is in store,” Associate Artistic Director Ma Cong said.

This year’s festival will feature new ballets by Emily Adams, Ricardo Graziano, Andrea Schermoly, and Ira White. Adams, Graziano, and Schermoly come to the River City from companies in Salt Lake City, Sarasota, and Louisville, respectively.

RICtoday_IraWhite_BalletHeadshot — Ira White is one of four choreographers creating works for the festival.
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Richmond Ballet. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Sarah Ferguson.

A Richmond native, White got his start through the Ballet’s Minds in Motion. The program connects young people to dance through classes, summer camps, and elementary school programs statewide. It’s been a unique aspect of Richmond Ballet for over 25 years.

Now, White is a company dancer and Theatre Dance teacher at Richmond Ballet. Sneak peek: His piece looks to be inspired by jazz.

Experience the New Works Festival for yourself March 19-24. Weekday performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. There will be 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows on Saturday, March 23 and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. shows on Sunday, March 24. Tickets start at $25.

Events

Monday, March 11

DIY Terrarium Building | Monday, March 11 | 2:45-5 p.m. | PlantHouse Richmond, 3356 W. Moore St., Richmond | $25+ | Gather a group of friends to craft one-of-a-kind terrariums with cacti, succulents, and decor.

Tuesday, March 12

“Women in the Workplace” Panel | Tuesday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Harry’s at Hofheimer, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Join the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners for cocktails, conversation, and a panel of female business leaders.
On the Air Radio Players – Broadcasting Live | Tuesday, March 12-Wednesday, March 13 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen | Free | Be part of the studio audience for this taping featuring live music and sound effects.

Wednesday, March 13

“Pan’s Labyrinth” | Wednesday, March 13 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 film on the big screen.

Thursday, March 14

Yarn | Thursday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $20 | The Americana group will play with Jimmy Fitch.
Hourglass Sessions Fundraiser | Thursday, March 14 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $12-$15 | Three bands will join forces to celebrate the latest music video creation with tunes and a live raffle.

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Shop

Top drawer looking sad? Time for a spring refresh.

Bombas’ top spring products include the Lightweight No Show Sock + Garden Party Ankle Sock. | Photo by Bombas

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News Notes

Traffic

This week and next, watch out for lane closures on Southside near Broad Rock. Several roads between McGuire and Chapel Drive will be milled and resurfaced. Work will continue from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.

Development

A 12-story hotel is coming to the former Hardee’s site on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Shamin Hotels also plans to build a parking deck on the 1.3-acre parcel. A construction timeline has not yet been established. (Richmond BizSense)

History

The Wilton House Museum will reopen this Wednesday, March 13 after being closed for several months for restoration projects. A new virtual reality tour of the 18th century home takes visitors through the history of the plantation, where over 100 people were enslaved. (Style Weekly)

Sports

UR women’s basketball claimed the Atlantic 10 crown on Sunday, winning the conference championship in front of a hometown crowd at Henrico Sports & Events Center. The 65-51 win over Rhode Island also punches the Spiders’ ticket to the NCAA tournament, which tips off Wednesday, March 20.

Number

$4.5 million. That’s how much East West Partners of Virginia paid for nearly 262 acres in Varina. The developers plan on building a 795-unit subdivision called Arcadia. The county approved the area for rezoning in January. (Henrico Citizen)

Festival

This year’s Riverrock activities lineup will include a new sport: Kayak Polo. Richmond Rapids Kayak Polo Club will show off the sport — a twist on water polo, played in specialized kayaks equipped with bumpers — at the May festival.

Theater

Virginia Rep’s production of “Satchmo at the Waldorf” runs through Sunday, April 7 at the November Theatre. The one-act play stars Jerold E. Solomon in three roles — Louis Armstrong, his manager Joe Glaser, and Miles Davis. Read a review and get tickets online. (Richmond Family Magazine)

Edu

Walker Wilson will represent the region in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the Richmond Times-Dispatch regional competition last week. Wilson is an eighth-grader at Salem Church Middle School in Chesterfield. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Eat

Birdie’s earned Southern Living’s designation as the best new restaurant in Virginia as part of the magazine’s South’s Best awards. The coffee shop and oyster bar was recognized for its inviting space in the Arts District.

Wellness

Get rewarded for your beauty routine. Earn exclusive offers at Synergy Face + Body when you use the Alle app during visits, and snag double points when you treat with both Botox and Filler in the same appointment through the end of March. Take a look + book.*

Asked

🍕 Our pizza bracket is heating up

Vote in RICtoday’s pizza bracket

Help us determine which local pizza places which face off in the championship round. | Graphic by 6AM City

Welcome back to our RICtoday pizza bracket, where we’re asking you to determine the best pizza in Richmond.

After our initial round of votes, we’re down to four “teams” left:

8 1/2 and Zorch Pizza | We don’t envy having to choose between a classic Italian pie and a New York-style slice.
Belmont Pizzeria and Pupatella | Belmont narrowly defeated Carytown staple Mary Angela’s in the first round and now faces off against the Neapolitan artists at Pupatella.

Ready to decide who moves on to the final two in our bracket? Cast your vote below.

Keep your eye on the pies

The Buy

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Flower pots, solar lights, or lemon trees in QVC’s garden deals. “Love your garden” items are on sale until Thursday, March 28, meaning it’s the perfect time to start dreaming up this year’s outdoor spaces.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Robin

From the editor

I’m looking forward to see who moves on in the pizza bracket — the contest between Belmont and Mary Angela’s came right down to the wire.

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