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🗓️ Plan your September
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The Squirrels wrap up their season with one homestand in September. | Photo by RICtoday
It’s almost a new month. Here are the big events we’re looking forward to — from the final Squirrels games of the season to can’t-miss concerts and the biggest fall festivals.

Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond | $10-$25 | Celebrate all things 804 during RVA Night.

Richmond Brunch Weekend | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Enjoy brunch at 30+ restaurants around the region and help support Richmond SPCA.

Opera in the Garden | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | The Valentine | Free | Registration is encouraged to see Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artists perform in the museum garden.

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Pridefest will be an all-day celebration with local and national acts.

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Photo by Michael Hostetler Photography

Pridefest | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12-8 p.m. | Bon Secours Training Center | Free entry | The headlining acts will be Grammy-nominated band Tank and the Bangas as well as 90s dance icons Crystal Waters and Robin S.

Tamari Soy Sauce Factory Open House | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | San-J International | $10-$20 | Get tickets to tour the factory, learn about fermentation, and sample fermented foods from local vendors.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | St. Benedict Catholic Church | Free entry | Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Museum District with music, dancing, drinks, and plenty of German cuisine.

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Eat, drink, and dance at Maymont’s Bier-Garden festival.

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Photo by Aarron Saldivar

Bier-Garden | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Maymont | $6-$10 | Toast to the fall at this two-day German-style festival with beer, Bavarian treats, and yard games.

RVA East End Festival | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-9 p.m. | Chimborazo Park | Free entry | Support the arts in Richmond Public Schools and enjoy performances by the Richmond Symphony, Victor Haskins, and James “Saxsmo” Gates.

Richmond Folk Festival | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Downtown Richmond Riverfront | Free entry | With six stages and over 30 different genres of music, the Folk Fest offers something for everyone.

Hit the button below to see our full calendar.
 
Asked
 

What aspect of a festival gets you off your couch and to the event?
A. Live music
B. Food trucks
C. Local vendors
D. Other — let us know
 
 
Events
 
Friday, Aug. 30
  • The Collection | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $15 | The band is on their “Little Deaths” album release tour with Bermuda Search Party and Graham Stone.
  • Dedd Sirius | Friday, Aug. 30 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll | Free entry | The Mötley Crüe cover band brings the wild spirit of the 80s to life with their high-energy performances and authentic sound.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Sunday, Sept. 1
  • Wine and Oyster Field Day | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 12-5 p.m. | James River Cellars Winery | $10 | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to kick back, listen to music, and shop from local vendors — the $10 cover includes a souvenir wine glass.
  • Andrew Ali | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Enjoy a performance by the blues harmonica player as part of the city’s Festival of Arts.
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News Notes
 
Community
  • Age requirements have been put in place for the final days of the Chesterfield County Fair. Guests under 18 will need to be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old after 6 p.m. The fair is open today and tomorrow, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ABC 8News)
Travel
  • The new Richmond Region Tourism Visitor Center will open at The Valentine on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The center will join the ones at the VMFA’s Robinson House and Richmond International Airport in welcoming guests to the region by providing sightseeing options and local highlights.
Eat
  • Mechanicsville looks to be getting a CAVA. The fast casual Mediterranean restaurant has leased space at Hanover Square North on Bell Creek Road. The chain currently has five locations in the Richmond region.
Number
  • $27.5 million. That’s how much UR put into its recently completed law school renovation. The improvements included new student spaces and a replaced HVAC system. The law school building first opened in 1952. (Richmond BizSense)
Sports
  • VCU director of athletics and NCAA Division I council member Ed McLaughlin wants to establish enforceable guidelines for transfers in college sports. In an interview with RTD, he said “let’s stop pretending that tampering isn’t happening.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Biz
  • Virginia Credit Union merged with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union this month and added three Roanokers to its Board of Directors. Penny Hodge and Matt Huff are board members; Tyler Caveness is a non-voting associate board member.
Arts
  • Enjoy working with young people? Have a positive attitude? You might be a good Make Space mentor. The VisArts program pairs sixth-grade girls who attend Anna Julia Cooper School with women for collaborative art projects and workshops. Submit an application by Sunday, Sept. 15.
Theater
  • “Misery” opens at the November Theatre tomorrow, Aug. 31. Based on the Stephen King novel, the Virginia Rep production kicks off the company’s 2024-25 Signature Season. Shows will continue through Sunday, Sept. 29 — get tickets here.
Cause
  • You might know the Virginia Lottery for its games with huge prizes, but did you know that volunteering plays a major role in the organization? In Fiscal Year 2024, Lottery employees contributed nearly 1,000 volunteer hours as part of its Lottery Outreach Program. Learn more.*
Pets
Learn
  • Calling all lifelong learners. Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish. Ready to hone your skills between meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling? Get 50% off.*
Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
 
 
Outdoors
 

🌿 City kicks off Fall Line Trail segment
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The other city trailheads will be at Kanawha Plaza and along Commerce Road. | Gif by RICtoday
City leaders gathered at Bryan Park this week to break ground on Richmond’s section of the 43-mile Fall Line Trail.

The shared-use trail will go through seven localities from Ashland to Petersburg. Henrico and Hanover have already broken ground on their sections.

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority contributed to the funding for the city’s portion of the trail, which will stretch 13 miles and include three trailheads with restrooms, picnic areas, and water fountains.

The groundbreaking included remarks from several local leaders, including representatives from Parks and Recreation and Public Works as well as Councilmember Andreas Addison and Mayor Levar Stoney.

Many speakers stressed the increased accessibility and opportunities which will go along with the regional project.

“Along this trail you will see an amazing amount of growth,” Stoney said. “This is a community project.”
 
The Buy
 
A car charger adapter strong enough to provide a full-speed charge to two phones at once. Psst — it’s 35% off for Labor Day.
 
Answered
 

We quizzed you on when the Hippodrome Theater opened.
28% of respondents had the right idea. The Hippodrome was built in 1913 as a vaudeville stage and movie theater. After a fire in the 1930s, the venue was rebuilt on the same site and reopened in the early 1940s.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
A new month means First Fridays is right around the corner. I enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at the assembly of “once & hopeful stars,” which is now open at 1708 Gallery. You clearly have to be creative to get massive illuminated sculptures into an Arts District building.
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