Plus, dozens of arts events this October
 
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Learn something new at these classes for adults in Richmond
Outside shot of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.
Experiment with a new art form at VisArts. | Photo by RICtoday
Want to learn something new? Whether you want to expand your knowledge or master a new skill, check out these classes geared towards adults around the River City.

📚 Back to school

VMFA
Explore art history through single or multiple session classes or try your hand at a studio class.

This fall’s offerings include lessons in Ancient Greek art, decoding and encoding art on display, and photography.

VCU Higher Education Program
Adults ages 60 and up can take up to three non-credit courses per semester, often with free tuition.

Pro tip: Check out more activities just for older adults in our guide.

🥘 Cook something up

Mise En Place
The in-person classes at this cooking school tend to fill up quickly, so keep an eye on the offerings.

This month’s lineup includes classes in fall comfort foods and Oktoberfest flavors.

The Kitchen Classroom
Spice up your culinary routine with a class on making pasta from scratch, mastering French classics, or serving big flavors on a small budget.

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SCRAP has even more workshops at its new, larger location.

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Photo by RICtoday

🎨 Get crafty

SCRAP Creative Reuse
Sign up for a class in embroidery, knitting, crochet, or other crafty art forms at this Northside store.

Pro tip: SCRAP’s new, larger space will have even more room for workshops.

Studio Two Three
Sample a variety of one-off workshops including linoleum block printing, digital illustration, quilting, and screen printing.

🌱 Nurse your green thumb

Sneed’s Nursery
Explore the Southside garden center’s affordable class options, whether you’re looking to expand your home garden, learn about invasive species, or get in the weeds about a specific plant.

Strange’s
Specialty workshops at Strange’s change up monthly.

See even more places to learn something new at the button below.
Dozens more classes
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • Mason Ramsey | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20 | The viral young yodeller is on tour with Halle Kearns.
  • Action Pack | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coalition Theater | $5+ | Enjoy a night of improv from Nick Leveski and Patrick Gantz, plus guests.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Armenian Food Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | St. James Armenian Church | Free entry | Richmond’s longest-running food festival returns for a family-friendly weekend of Armenian delicacies and culture.
  • Carnival of 5 Fires | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5-11 p.m. | Gallery5 | Free entry | Expect visual art, performances, burlesque, DJs, and live music by Rumble Trio and Dead Possum Girlfriend.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • River City Hurl-o-ween 7s Tournament | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Glover Park, Glen Allen | Free | Watch some hurling and grab lunch from a food truck before heading to an afterparty at Cobra Cabana featuring live music from The Embalmers.
  • The Corniest Fall Fest Ever! | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Monroe Park | Free entry | Broadway in Richmond is bringing “Shucked” to the River City and will celebrate with live music, a petting zoo, food trucks, train rides, giveaways, and a cornbread contest.
Sunday, Oct. 6
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Health
 

Q+A: What to know about self-breast exams, according to an OB/GYN

A middle-aged woman performing a self-breast exam
Pro tip: Try setting a monthly reminder on your phone to perform a self-exam. | Photo provided by Virginia Physicians for Women
Women should perform a self-breast exam every month — true or false?

For Dr. Katy Sanderson, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, the answer is true.

While some professional medical organizations caution that self-exams can lead to increased anxiety, Dr. Sanderson says it’s important for women to know how to perform a self-exam since they’re so effective in early detection.

How effective? In women under 50, up to 71% of breast cancers are detected during a self-exam. In women over 50, 50% of cancers are detected this way.

See this Q+A to find out what else Dr. Sanderson has to say about self-breast exams, including:
  • How do I do a self-breast exam?
  • What does breast cancer feel like?
  • What if I find a lump in my breast?
  • Do I still need a mammogram if I don’t notice any abnormalities?
  • How often should I schedule a mammogram?
 
News Notes
Biz
  • Have you seen the new sign welcoming visitors to Carytown? It made its debut this week. The art-deco piece is suspended above Cary near Nansemond Street and will be illuminated for the first time tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Civic
  • If you missed the televised mayoral forum on Tuesday night, you can watch a replay here. All five candidates were present to discuss their platforms with moderators Angie Miles and Curt Autry. See how to vote and who will be on this November’s ballot with our election guide.
Arts
  • The beginning of October means the start of artoberVA, a month-long CultureWorks program encouraging inclusivity and accessibility in the local arts community. The full events calendar includes pay-what-you-will days for local museums, craft workshops, and special exhibitions.
Cause
  • Several local businesses are organizing supply drives for those recovering from Hurricane Helene. You can drop off first aid supplies, non-perishable food items, and personal hygiene supplies at No Limits Nutrition or either RVA Iron Gym locations through this Sunday, Oct. 6. Get more info with our resource guide.
Festival
  • Dogtown Dance — which relaunched in August after a two-year pause — is putting on the Richmond Dance Festival in the spring. Submissions are now open to interested choreographers and dance film artists. Get more information and apply before Jan. 31.
Arts
  • Two photography exhibitions open this Saturday, Oct. 5 at the VMFA. One ticket will let you explore the South’s influence on photography in “A Long Arc” and discover the rich history of Hungarian American photographers in “American, born Hungary.” Read our preview of both.
Community
  • 1,290 people signed up for library cards during RPL’s Library Card Sign-Up Month push in September. Whether you’re a new cardholder or a lifelong friend of Ripple, the library has plenty of resources to check out — even beyond books.
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History

200 years later, Lafayette’s back in Virginia

200 years later, Major General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Virginia
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Major General Marquis de Lafayette returned to America in 1824 as the last living general of the Continental Army. | Photo via VA250
Richmonders will be able to interact with Major General Marquis de Lafayette — or at least an accomplished reenactor — on the 200th anniversary of his farewell tour this month.

A French aristocrat, Lafayette fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Decades later, he returned to the United States at the invitation of President James Monroe.

His farewell tour in 1824 included celebrations, a visit to Monticello, and an address to the US House of Representatives.

This month’s bicentennial tour around Virginia will look a bit different, but will include several stops in Richmond:
Check out the full schedule of events, which will take place all around Virginia.
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The Wrap
 
Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
I got a chance to see the new photography exhibitions at the VMFA at a media preview yesterday, but I already know I want to go back. With hundreds of photos on display, they’re both worth a good chunk of time to really dive in.
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