March 20, 2024

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Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 7:22 p.m.

Skate through spring

Explore the Capital Trail by skates at Rollin’ on the River. | Photo by RICtoday

Get outside and meet new pals at Rollin’ on the River, a new weekly roller skating series on the Capital Trail. The event comes from a partnership between the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol.

🛼 The details

The series starts tonight and continues weekly through April 24. Meet at 6 p.m. each week at the Wharf Street Tunnel Building. The group will go over the basics of trail skating and relevant guidelines before setting off at 6:30 p.m.

All experience levels are welcome, from never-been-on-skates to pros. Skaters under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian. No one will be left behind on the group skate.

RICtoday_RVARollPatrol_GroupSkating — RVA Roll Patrol hosts meet-ups and group skates around the city.
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Photo via RVA Roll Patrol

✍️ Know before you go

The event is free, but registration is required. You’ll only need to register once, and then you can attend as many sessions as you like.

You’ll need to bring your own skates — quad or inline — and make sure to wear a helmet and knee pads. You might also want to bring a small backpack to carry an extra pair of shoes and a water bottle.

Park at the Wharf Street Cobblestone Parking Lot, at Stone Brewing, or on Main Street. You can also take the Pulse to the Rocketts Landing stop.

🍺 Keep the party rolling

At each session, you can snag a wristband for 20% off beverages from Stone Brewing until they close in the evening. Grab a beer, seltzer, or NA beverage and cheers to a trail well skated.

Want to discover more meet-up groups in the River City? Check out our complete guide.

How to make friends

Events

Wednesday, March 20

Trivia Night to benefit The READ Center | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-8 p.m. | New York Deli, 2920 W. Cary St., Richmond | Free entry | Play trivia, mingle, and enjoy refreshments while learning about this nonprofit’s work to provide adult literary services to Richmonders.
Spafford | Wednesday, March 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $20 | The jam band will play with Space Koi.
Bikini Trill | Wednesday, March 20 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | $15 | Spend the evening with the alt-indie band and JARV.

Thursday, March 21

Meet ChamberRVA | Thursday, March 21 | 3:45-5 p.m. | Fogo De Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 11221 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to meet members of the team and network with other business professionals.
Happier Hour | Thursday, March 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Laura Lee’s, 3410 Semmes Ave., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Wind down after work at this sober happy hour featuring an array of NA options.

Friday, March 22

Jazz Night | Friday, March 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | Free | Adam Hopkins School Work will play, with DJ Disco Cat spinning between sets.

Saturday, March 23

22nd Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party | Saturday, March 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond | $0-$35 | Party with live music, drinks, pet-friendly crafts, and local retailers in support of Richmond SPCA.

Sunday, March 24

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” | Sunday, March 24 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | This 1958 film stars Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor.

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News Notes

Announced

Next season’s Broadway in Richmond lineup will include a corn-inspired comedy, area premieres, and several musical favorites. Subscriptions are available now to see “Shucked,” “Mamma Mia!,” “MJ,” Moulin Rouge!,” A Beautiful Noise,” and “Some Like It Hot,” as well as the add-on show “Chicago.”

Coming Soon

The longtime Mowbray Paint Co. building on Arthur Ashe Boulevard will soon have a new occupant. Cosentino, a high-end building materials company, plans to open a showroom later this year. (Richmond BizSense)

Transit

GRTC’s microtransit network now includes Ashland. LINK service launched Monday morning at Ashland Town Hall. Users can now order fare-free rides in the zone on weekdays from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Next up: Powhatan.

Today Is

It’s the first full day of spring and the cherry blossoms at Lewis Ginter are at their peak. Stop by the Garden during A Million Blooms to see daffodils, tulips, peonies, and more this season.

History

Did you know? This Saturday, March 23 is the 249th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech. Get tickets to see a special reenactment at Historic St. John’s Church as part of the statewide commemoration of the American Revolution.

Arts

You may have noticed some exterior work being done on the ICA. The museum is undergoing repairs to restore the zinc panels that cover the building, but is still open. Some entrances may be closed off while work is completed.

Edu

Enrollment for RPS preschool and kindergarten is now open. Pro tip: If you are enrolling a student for the first time, you’ll need to create an online account to fill out the necessary forms.

Regional

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Kent was the 10th fastest-growing locality in the country last year. The county grew at 4.7%. The Richmond area as a whole grew at around 1%. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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Travel

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Arts

🏺 Window shopping just got more artsy

35 businesses are participating in Clay Windows of Richmond. | Photo by RICtoday

There are tons of pottery events happening all over town thanks to NCECA’s 58th annual conference, which begins today.

Last week, we let you in on some of the exhibitions around town — but you don’t even have to go into a gallery to see dozens of ceramic displays in Richmond.

Enter: Clay Windows of Richmond, a citywide exhibition bringing pottery displays to dozens of storefronts.

Pull up the map and take a look at some of the featured artists before setting off on a self-guided tour today through Saturday, March 23.

There will also be a free opening reception tomorrow from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mosaic Catering & Events.

For more exhibits, experiences, and pop-up markets in conjunction with the conference, click the button below.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Did anyone see Dolph Lundgren in the city the other day? It looks like the actor paid a visit to Historic St. John’s Church just a few weeks after getting his US citizenship.

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