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👟 10k your way
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Every year, thousands of runners and walkers flock to Richmond for the Monument Avenue 10k. | Photo by RICtoday
The 25th running of the Monument Avenue 10k will begin this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Whether you’re planning to run the race, cheer from the sidelines, or you’re just looking to avoid any road closures — here’s a rundown of what to expect.

Road closures

West Franklin Street between Laurel and Belvidere will be closed to parking beginning tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. The real bulk of the closures begin on Friday.

Closures on Franklin will extend west to Harrison Street on Friday. Laurel, Pine, and Shafer will also close between Franklin and Grace Streets. Parts of Grove, Park, and Floyd will also be shut down.

The biggest closures will come on the morning of the race. Large swaths of the Fan and the Museum District will be closed to traffic — see this document for a full list.

a sign advertising an impending road closure

There will be closures of huge sections of Monument Avenue, West Broad Street, and other nearby roads for the race on Saturday.

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Photo by RICtoday

Getting there

The sidelines of the whole course are open to pedestrians. The medians will feature live music, local organizations, and lots of cheering, so those willing to wander can find a show to enjoy just as much as the runners.

If you don’t live near the course, getting there can be tricky. Your options are generally either to park on Broad (west of North Allen) or in the Museum District near Hanover or Stuart Avenues.

One of the best ways to get to the course efficiently is by bicycle, which takes parking out of the equation. Or, if you feel like expressing some solidarity with the racers, Saturday looks like a lovely day for a jog.
 
Events
 
Wednesday, April 17
  • University Symphony Orchestra | Wednesday, April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts Camp Concert Hall, 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond | Free | The University’s largest music ensemble will perform a varied program of classical repertoire.
Thursday, April 18
Friday, April 19
  • “Pineapple Express” | Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See the 2008 stoner flick on the big screen.
Saturday, April 20
  • YAVA Award Celebration | Saturday, April 20 | 2-4 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Meet and mingle with Virginia authors of young adult literature, enjoy music and snacks, and celebrate the winner of this year’s YAVA Award.
  • DJ Series | Saturday, April 20 | 10 p.m.-1 a.m | Gather & Hem, 501 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free entry | Savor artfully crafted cocktails and enjoy hand-spun tunes.
Sunday, April 21
  • Earth Day Clean Up | Sunday, April 21 | 8-10 a.m. | Reedy Creek, 4101 Hillcrest Rd., Richmond | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy, Keep Nature Wild, and Hoka for a zero-waste clean up.
  • Spring Market | Sunday, April 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Pizza Bones, 2314 Jefferson Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop handmade jewelry, flowers, ceramics, photos, candles, pasta, wine, and more at this Union Hill pop-up.
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🍨 Get the inside scoop on ice cream chemistry
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In 2023, Gelati Celesti made nearly 150 different flavors, producing 10,300+ gallons of its top flavor alone. | Photo courtesy of Science Museum of Virginia / Gelati Celesti
Ever wondered how ice cream is made? Find out during Chemistry in a Cone: The Science of Ice Cream, happening on Tuesday, April 23 at 8 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia.

Head to Sunrise Science — a free morning lecture series unlocking the mysteries of every day life — inside The Dome to hear Gelati Celesti Ice Cream President Steve Rosser dish out the secrets of crafting creamy and delicious ice cream. Hint: It’s more complicated than you think.

During the interactive 45-minute presentation, attendees will get the inside scoop on:
  • Complex chemical reactions that occur during production
  • The art of aeration and how it affects the churning process
  • Methods used to create exotic flavor profiles
  • Unexpected ingredients in your favorite flavors
  • Specialized equipment
Bonus: Enjoy ice cream for breakfast with a sample that will awaken your taste buds and start your morning right.
 
News Notes
 
Number
  • $3 million. That’s how much city administrators are requesting in the FY 2025 budget to move forward in demolishing the Richmond Coliseum. The Coliseum has been closed since 2019, but plans for the property have shifted several times in the years since. (Richmond BizSense)
Festival
  • Celebrate Earth Day with Henrico Parks and Recreation this Saturday, April 20. The free, all-ages event will include music, food trucks, and kayaking — head to Deep Run Park from 12 to 3 p.m to join the festivities.
Read
  • Richmond Parks and Recreation is teaming up with local business Post Nation to host a children’s book drive for Westover Community Center. Drop off gently-used books at 6841 Forest Hill Ave. to help fill the center’s new library.
Tech
  • A new solar panel system at the Fairfield Library will now produce about 75% of the facility’s electricity. The 268-kilowatt system is expected to save taxpayers nearly $267,000 in the next 25 years. (ABC 8News)
Community
  • 55 new US citizens were officially welcomed at a naturalization ceremony at Randolph-Macon College on Monday. The participants hailed from 34 different countries and were sworn in by US District Court Judge David Novak. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Cause
  • The Hermitage High School Marching Band is hosting a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, from 8 to 11 a.m. Stop by 8301 Hungary Springs Rd. to find some deals and support the Marching Panthers.
Home
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
 
 
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I almost joined the Marching Panthers in my time as a Hermitage student, but in true guitar player fashion, I could never quite get the hang of that whole “sheet music” thing.
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