09.24.2024

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Sunrise 6:59 a.m. | Sunset 7:02 p.m.

Culture

How to attend this year’s Folk Festival

The Folk Fest features dozens of acts across six stages. | Photo by Dave Parrish Photography

The Richmond Folk Festival returns to the riverfront this weekend and will continue through Sunday. We’re folk-using on the logistics so you can get the most out of the free festivities.

⏰ Hours

Friday | 6:30-10 p.m.
Saturday | 12-9:30 p.m.
Sunday | 12-6 p.m.

🪣 What to bring — and leave at home

Bring your ID to purchase adult beverages, chairs or blankets to watch performances, and donations to make a drop in the bucket and help keep the Folk Fest free. Cash is not accepted for drinks or festival merch, but other vendors may accept it.

Leave pets, coolers, large backpacks, alcohol, and flying objects at home.

RICtoday_FolkFestival_2022 — Don’t forget to make a donation to the festival.
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Photo by RICtoday

🚌 Getting there

If you want to avoid the parking grind, take the bus. Routes 3A, 3B, 3C, and 87 will drop you at Belvidere and Holly (southbound) or Belvidere and War Memorial (northbound).

Rideshare drop-off is at 7th and Canal Street. Bike parking is at 2nd and Spring Street.

Off-site parking will also be available at Dogwood Dell, where there will be a $5 shuttle to and from the riverfront on Saturday and Sunday. Expect shuttles to run every half hour or so.

Parking downtown or in Manchester? Try these lots. Street parking is also available, but it’ll be handy to have the Passport App for easy payment.

RICtoday_Kadencia_LocalMusic — Kadencia will return for this year’s fest.
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Photo by @patjarrett, @va_humanities

🎶 Stages

There are six stages with performances all weekend. Stages are located across festival grounds, from 2nd Street to Brown’s Island.

Other notable areas include the family area near 2nd Street and street performances in the Tredegar lot.

Pro tip: This year’s fest has a few changes to the usual layout due to the ongoing construction of the Riverfront Amphitheater. There will be a free on-site shuttle to take people from the festival field at 2nd and Byrd Street to and from Tredegar Street.

If you can’t make it to one of the days but still want to listen, stream VPM or tune in to 107.3 FM or 93.1 FM for a live broadcast.

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 24

MBL Coffee Break | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Buna Kurs Ethiopian Cafe | Free entry | Join the Metropolitan Business League for a cup of coffee and conversation with other local entrepreneurs.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6-8 p.m.| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Head to the atrium to enjoy tunes with drummer Mike Hoggard and vibraphonist Harry Wilson.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Warren Haynes Band | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $38+ | The Grammy-winning artist visits the River City with his all-star band.

Friday, Sept. 27

Ashland Fourth Fridays | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Ashland Town Hall Pavillion | Free entry | Enjoy the final Fourth Friday celebration of 2024 with shops open late, farm-to-table fresh fare, and free live concerts in Downtown Ashland.
Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila” | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Westminster Presbyterian Church | $5+ | See the Commonwealth Concert Opera take on the biblical story.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Church Hill Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Eric Schindler Gallery | Free entry | Find art, furniture, household items, clothing, jewelry, and more at this outdoor sale next to the gallery.

Dozens more events

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Film

🎥 Behind the schools that changed Virginia forever

Frank J. Thornton, curator of the Virginia Randolph Museum in Henrico County, sits behind a camera as he is being interviewed.

Frank J. Thornton is the curator of the Virginia Randolph Museum in Henrico County. | Photo provided by Longleaf Productions

Did you know? The late Congressman John Lewis and poet Maya Angelou both attended Rosenwald Schools.

Now, you can learn more about the impact of these historic schools at the premiere of “Monuments with Blackboards,” a documentary by Longleaf Productions.

Playing on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the film coincides with the museum’s current exhibition, “A Better Life for Their Children,” and features interviews from alumni, community leaders, and experts.

Reserve tickets

News Notes

Open

The British Embassy, which specializes in fish and chips and other UK culinary staples, is open downtown. Joy Supanya and Jon Niemiec, the married duo behind the new lunch spot, also own Thai Won On in Henrico. (Richmond Magazine)

Coming Soon

After five years of unexpected delays, work is underway on Good Ship Brewing and Eatery. Owner Donnie Barber had planned to open Good Ship with his father, who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Set to be downtown Hopewell’s first brewery, Good Ship plans to open in March 2025. (Richmond BizSense)

Real Estate

Hanover is looking at changing its regulations around short-term rental units, following similar moves in Henrico and the city. County planning staff says that residents have raised concerns over the rising number of properties being rented out for services like Airbnb. (VPM)

Active

John Lugbill, the founding executive director of Sports Backers, is retiring. Lugbill started working at the local nonprofit in 1993 and plans to stick around until the organization moves into its new HQ near the Fall Line Trail in June. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Film

Head to the Byrd Theatre on Monday, Oct. 7 for a showing of the 1963 adaptation of “The Raven,” presented by the Poe Museum. In addition to the classic flick, Victoria Price — daughter of the movie’s star, Victor Price — will be in attendance for a Q+A.

State

A new program aiming to speed up the process of cleaning the Chesapeake Bay is rolling out now. The VA Dept. of Environmental Quality has introduced the Pay-for-Outcomes grant program, which will use $20 million in state funding to pay organizations for results de-polluting the Bay. (Virginia Mercury)

Biz

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Sports

River City Sting is seeking new players

The River City Sting is looking for new teammates. | Photo via River City Sting

Local womens tackle football team the River City Sting is seeking new players for its 2025 season.

After coming onto the scene in 2021, the Sting quickly found success, winning a USWFL Championship title in their inaugural season. Since then, the team has been a contender in both the 2022 and 2024 playoffs.

The team is open to women ages 17 and up, regardless of prior athletic experience. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.

Players for the Sting will have the opportunity to travel and be paid to play. Anyone interested in joining the roster should reach out via email or text 804-592-1324.

Not looking to take the field, but ready to become the Sting’s new number one fan? Follow the team on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on games this season.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
David

From the editor

I’ve never actually tried fish and chips, so I’ll have to swing by the British Embassy soon. In the meantime, I’ll keep consulting our local lunches guide for quick eats nearby.

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