05.01.2024

Today’s Forecast

85º | 15% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:13 a.m. | Sunset 8:00 p.m.

🐾 Adopt your new best friend

Where to adopt a shelter pet in Richmond

Oakley is out of his cast now, but he’s still looking for a place to relax while he recovers. | Photo via Richmond SPCA

Bringing home a furry friend is always an exciting adventure full of love, snuggles, and a chewed up shoe or two. We’ve done some digging to highlight local animal shelters looking for some purrfect parents to bring any four-legged friend to their fur-ever home.

Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd.
If you’re not looking to adopt, you can also volunteer, foster, or donate to this nonprofit founded in 1891.

Yes Chef | Orange/white cat | 7-year-old male
Bidoof | Mixed breed dog | 2-year-old male

Puppy sitting on the grass — City Editor David adopted his cat, Poncho, from the Richmond SPCA in October 2023.
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Photo by RICtoday

Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Drive
Since 1979, RAL has worked to provide temporary housing, medical treatment, and care to cats and dogs in the Richmond area. Visit the adoption center or fill out a questionnaire to see about adopting a pet in foster care.

Gummy Bear | Black cat | 9-year-old male
Hunka Love | Mixed breed dog | 1-year-old male

RIC_Nyla and Oakley — Richmond SPCA relies on foster homes to care for dogs like Oakley (left) and Nyla (right).
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Photos via Richmond SPCA

Richmond Animal Care and Control Foundation, 1600 Chamberlayne Ave.
The Foundation works with RACC, a city agency, to save cats, dogs, and other small animals like bunnies.

Baboon | White/brown rabbit | Adult female
Bumblebee | Barn cat | 2-year-old female

Richmond Ruff House, online
The House is a foster-based nonprofit founded in 2015. You can adopt puppies and dogs or check out their Amazon wish list to help with specific donations.

Lewis | Chihuahua | 8-month-old male
Yoko | Hound mix | 3-month-old female

If you can’t put your life on paws to fully adopt a new pet, organizations like RACC and Richmond SPCA are always looking for foster homes.

Events

Wednesday, May 1

Personal Finance 101 - Adult Learning Series | Wednesday, May 1 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | HCPS Adult Education Center, 1420 N. Parham Rd., Richmond | Free | Adults of all ages can participate in this free financial education series.
Pollinators and Beneficial Bugs: Lecture and Workshop | Wednesday, May 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond | $55 | Learn about pollinators at this lecture from Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Farm & Supply, then build a beehive of your own.

Thursday, May 2

Junior League of Richmond’s Book & Author Luncheon | Thursday, May 2 | 12-2 p.m. | Sam Miller’s Restaurant, 1210 E. Cary St., Richmond | $55 | Pre-game the main event at the VMHC by enjoying a meal with distinguished authors at this luncheon to benefit the Junior League of Richmond.
Figures of Freedom Shockoe Bottom Walking Tour | Thursday, May 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | $10-$20 | Explore the struggles for freedom that helped shape America during this accessible tour of Shockoe Bottom.

Friday, May 3

CultureFest Friday | Friday, May 3 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Children’s Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond | $8-$9 | In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this cultural celebration will explore the Philippines.
Virginia Stories: Indigenous Community | Friday, May 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Check out displays by Virginia artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore the exhibition “Indigenous Perspectives” at this First Fridays event.

Saturday, May 4

Bootleg Shakespeare: “Love’s Labor’s Lost” | Saturday, May 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | Free | Line up early to score a ticket to this free, one-night-only production where actors do not rehearse until the day of the performance.

Sunday, May 5

Artisan Market | Sunday, May 5 | 12-5 p.m. | Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local artists and makers for decor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more.

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News Notes

Announced

The Iron Blossom Festival has announced its 2024 lineup. Caamp, Mt. Joy, Turnpike Troubadours, and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are headlining the second installment of the Richmond music festival. The presale for tickets begins tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Real Estate

In response to the nationwide affordability crisis, Henrico is looking at a plan to lower housing costs. The proposed plan would offset the price of 10-15% of new homes built in the county — that’s roughly 100-150 homes a year. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Drink

Two VCU Brandcenter students have created Everything But The Booze, a canned mocktail company. The pair have already made a deal with Garden Grove in Carytown to serve their non-alcoholic beverages and are looking for funding to get things off the ground. (Richmond BizSense)

Edu

RPS is hosting the Colores de la Comunidad resource fair at Richmond High School for the Arts tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Watch a soccer game, learn about community resources, and enjoy a student showcase.

Development

Work is underway on the proposed Bensley Agrihood in Chesterfield. Agrihoods are neighborhoods built around a working farm or community garden. The proposed project is seeking rezoning and a conditional use permit from the county. (VPM)

Sports

Today is the last day to snag season tickets for the Richmond Ivy’s inaugural season. Packages are available starting at $90.

Arts

🌷 A perennial favorite is returning in 2024

VMFA announces details for 2024 “Fine Arts and Flowers”

Fine Arts and Flowers features over 70 floral arrangements inspired by art at the VMFA. | Photo by Travis Fullerton, courtesy of VMFA

Tickets are on sale now for the biennial return of Fine Arts and Flowers, a VMFA event pairing original interpretive floral arrangements with works from the museum’s permanent collection. The event will begin on Oct. 23.

This year’s installation will feature 70+ floral arrangements as well as floral designer presentations, luncheons, guided tours, workshops, curator talks, fashion shows, and family activities.

The exhibit is free, but the special events require the purchase of a ticket.

The VMFA has already announced this year’s three headlining speakers — Ingrid Carozzi, Robbie Honey and Canaan Marshall. Carozzi is an expert in sustainable floral design, Honey is international horticulturist with a specialty in native plants, and Marshall’s arrangements have earned him the nickname “The Flower Whisperer.”

Over 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s exhibition. Tickets went on sale this morning. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing research, development, and installation of VMFA exhibitions.

The Buy

A summer sip. Prepare for a summer by the pool or on the porch with these iced coffee and sparkling tea options.

Answered

On Thursday, we tested our readers on their knowledge of the Ashland-Richmond Trolley Line’s history.

A paved trail through the trees on a sunny day

The Ashland Trolley Line Trail’s .85 miles will be the northernmost section of the Fall Line Trail. | Photo by RICtoday

Turns out you know your stuff. The highest proportion of respondents, 36.9%, correctly said that the ARTL operated from 1907 to 1938. If you didn’t quite guess correctly, don’t worry — you don’t have to know the trolley line’s history to be excited for its future.

What's happening on the trolley line?

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
David Lefkowitz

From the editor

I didn’t make it to Iron Blossom last year, but I like this rootsy niche they’re carving out for themselves with their lineups — it feels on-brand for the River City.

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