06.04.2024

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life

It’s almost time to shine the spotlight on Dad. Whether they were helping us with our sixth-grade homework or passing down life advice, our father figures influenced us in their own wonderful ways. So, how do we say thanks?

If you’re after something extra and a bit more personalized, we’ve unearthed a selection of gems to gift the father figure in your life. Bonus: Many of these gifts support small businesses.

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Support local coffee roaster Blanchard’s — and give Dad an unbeatable cup of morning coffee — with new blend “Richmond,” which celebrates the roastery’s local journey.

See the rest of our picks

Events

Tuesday, June 4

Celebrating the Carter Family Fold on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, June 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $30 | Get tickets to see this ode to the First Family of Country Music in person or stream the show live on YouTube.

Wednesday, June 5

Movie Matinees: “The Little Mermaid” | Wednesday, June 5 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | Snacks will be provided at this screening of the live-action Disney film.
Making History with LVA | Wednesday, June 5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join a volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more accessible for researchers.

Thursday, June 6

Virginia Career Works Career & Resource Fair | Thursday, June 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Rd., Chesterfield | Free | Explore new opportunities and get access to resources at this fair with 40+ top employers.
Marisa Anderson | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | See the Portland-based guitarist with Tiara & Andrew and Justin Paciocco.

Friday, June 7

Friday Cheers | Friday, June 7 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | $10 | Get your tickets to see Mdou Moctar with Leon III.

Saturday, June 8

Kids’ Clothing Swap | Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Birth in Color, 115 E. Broad St. Unit 1A, Richmond | Free | Bring gently-used items and find new-to-you pieces at this clothing swap.

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News Notes

Open

A new brewery has opened inside Scott’s Addition’s Black Heath Meadery. Brainstorm Brewhouse currently has a honey lager, a chocolate lager, and a double IPA on tap and available exclusively in the brewery. (Richmond BizSense)

Development

Officials in Ashland and Hanover are considering a joint project to construct a large data center that would sit on the border between the municipalities. The future space could include restaurants, office space, warehouses, and several public amenities. (VPM)

Richmonder

Pro runner and Richmond resident Keira D’Amato took the win in the Delightful Run for Women 5k in Albany, NY this weekend. We’ll need to get D’Amato’s input on her favorite running routes around the city.

Health

Applications are open for the Richmond Health Equity Fund, which aims to shore up funding gaps for local initiatives. Organizations addressing health and safety in the Richmond area can apply online until Sunday, June 23.

Civic

Chesterfield County is seeking public input on its Eastern Route 60 Corridor Plan. The proposed plan aims to increase development throughout the four mile stretch of highway.

Sports

Two longtime HCPS athletic directors are retiring. Tucker’s Chris Brown and Hermitage’s Chris Rollison have been at their respective schools since the 1990s, and both coached several sports in their teaching years. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Shop

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Holiday

Culture

Honor Juneteenth at these local events

Celebrate Juneteenth all month in the River City. | Photo by Christopher W. Clarke

Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19, and the Richmond area is hosting events all month long.

Though it has been observed for nearly 150 years, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. It commemorates the day in 1865 when, two months after the Civil War officially ended, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth would become a “second independence day” for our country.

The city’s Jubilation in June series will include Festival of Arts concerts tonight and on Sunday, June 16, both at 8 p.m. Saturday festivities can be found at Intermediate Terminal starting at 3:30 p.m. featuring rapper Talib Kweli. Pro tip: For easy access to the event, take the Pulse to the Riverfront station.

RICtoday_SailorSandwich_NewYorkDeli_Carytown — The 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee will come to Carytown on June 15.
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Photo by RICtoday

A number of events are on the books for Saturday, June 15. In Carytown, the VOWS Foundation will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Jamboree festival, which kicks off with a 5K at 10 a.m. The festival starts at 12 p.m. and will go until 6 p.m. There will also be a Pop-Up Juneteenth Festival from 1-6 p.m. at 4103 Monument Ave.

Henrico will have a vendor fair, two stages, a kids zone, and fireworks at Dorey Park on Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. Chesterfield has put together a series of events, including a Juneteenth Day Festival at the county fairgrounds beginning at 3 p.m.

On the day itself, Juneteenth: Freedom Day will take place at St. Peter’s, St. Philip’s, and St. John’s Episcopal Churches in Church Hill from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lewis Ginter is also offering free admission on Juneteenth.

Mark your calendar for the Juneteenth Pop Up Night Vendor Market at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education on Saturday, June 29.

The Buy

Give dad the gift of a groomed and shiny beard this Father’s Day with this ultimate bundle. The beard shampoo and conditioner are the perfect pair to tame and nourish his facial hair.

Answered

Last week, we quizzed our readers on Richmond’s musical exports

Turns out you know your River City music — 53% of our readers correctly identified that Lucy Dacus, Jason Mraz, GWAR, and Lamb of God all got their start in Richmond.

Other Richmond-area musicians include D’Angelo, Carbon Leaf, and Sparklehorse.

More local music

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
David

From the editor

I remember Coach Rollison from my days playing volleyball at Hermitage. Let’s put it this way — his career with the Panthers athletic department was far more illustrious than mine.

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