Plus, new museum exhibits and Memorial Day closures
 
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
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Drink Up Week is almost here, get a head start by grabbing a pint at Hardywood. | Photo by RICtoday
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the River City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Richmond through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.
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Events
Monday, May 27
  • 68th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony | Monday, May 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond | Free | Honor fallen soldiers with a wreath-laying ceremony, guest speakers, and live music.
Tuesday, May 28
  • Wine & Bundtini Pairing | Tuesday, May 28 | 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. | James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen | $27.95 | Celebrate James River Cellars Winery’s 23rd birthday at this tasting pairing four wines with cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Wednesday, May 29
  • The Life and Legacy of President John F. Kennedy | Wednesday, May 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to join Virginia War Memorial Director of Education Jim Triesler for a discussion about the 35th President.
  • Garrett Russell | Wednesday, May 29 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St., Richmond | Free | Snag a dinner reservation and enjoy tunes from the local musician and member of Space Koi.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries are closed today. (Richmond Free Press)
Sports
  • The Richmond Ivy are now tktk-tktk. After a dominating 5-0 victory in their second-ever home game last Thursday, the Ivy [results link] against Virginia Marauders FC in Winchester.
Arts
  • A new exhibit opened at the VMHC this weekend. “A Better Life for Their Children” celebrates the Rosenwald Schools program, which gave Black children better educational opportunities despite the Jim Crow laws of the era. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Eat
  • Sally Bell’s Kitchen is celebrating a century in business. The James Beard Award-winning eatery has been serving food — including its iconic boxed lunches — since 1924, still owned and operated by the original Sallie’s great-niece. (Richmond Magazine)
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Arts
  • Don’t miss the 12th annual Rassawek Spring Jubilee, happening this weekend, Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2. Watch 25+ talented craftsmen create and showcase their art while enjoying tastings from 13 different wineries/cideries, live music, the Chesapeake DogDocks competition, and more. Snag tickets.*
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Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
 
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
Don’t get me wrong, I love a local beer, but my favorite part of living (and drinking) in Richmond is our endless selection of coffee shops. A few of my recent favorites, Paix and Reviresco, have sprung up in the last year.
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