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What would you do with $100 in Richmond?

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Would you spend your $100 on a dinner at the Boathouse? | Photo via the Boathouse
If you were standing on the street in Richmond and we appeared, handed you $100, and told you to spend it on some local fun, what would you do?

When asked our readers and Instagram followers for their ideas, we received nearly 150 responses. Here are a few of the schemes you suggested:

Chow down

  • “Make a reservation at L’Opossum!” — Michele U.
  • “It’s been awhile since I’ve been out so I’d enjoy the view in Rocketts Landing by going to The Boathouse!” — Rachelle S.
  • “Buy a bunch of samosas and chai and picnic at Belle Isle” — @goldlionrva
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Several of our readers said they’d head straight to Carytown.

Photo by RICtoday

Shopping spree

  • Thrifting on Cary!” — Amy W.
  • “I would probably blow it all at Rest in Pieces! It’s my favorite fun shop in Richmond!” — Sara H.
  • “Probably buy records at Vinyl Conflict” — @chrisonlyrva
  • “World of Mirth would hate to see me and a $100 coming” — @thesammysands
  • “Spend it all on Richmond native plants” — @moultonhotnatives

Hit the town

  • “Buy tickets for one of the upcoming local music venues such as The Broadway or The National. I would pre book to visit the Van Gogh immersive experience and then I’d take the rest and buy gelato and go and sit and eat it on the banks of the river at Robious Landing.” — Amanda B.
  • “Go to Chewy’s Bagels for breakfast because I’ve never been there before, then I’d go to the Library of Virginia to get a library card and explore the space. Then I’d go to the Valentine Museum until I got hungry. Lunch at TBT El Gallo bc I’ve never been there either. Then I’d go window shopping in Carytown, buy a piece of jewelry at Bygones, then hit the Byrd” — @pilsa100
The interior of the Byrd Theatre in Carytown.

$100 will earn you 11 tickets to the Byrd.

Photo courtesy of Puddin Tain

Share the love

  • “Fun for me is when animals feel loved. It’s total joy! I’d donate it to RACC” — @danielle_canonico_art
  • “Coffee gift card to Blanchard’s so we could share the love and treat friends to coffee” — @go_go_geeta
Do you have a C-note scheme you’re excited to share? Send it our way.

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If you were given a $100 bill and told to spend it having fun around Richmond, what would you do?

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Events


Monday, Oct. 28
  • Eat.Talk.Connect | Monday, Oct. 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lemon Cuisine of India | $55 | Experience an evening filled with flavor, connection, and cultural discovery.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
  • Cornhole Happy Hour | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 4-6:30 p.m. | NES Cornhole Lounge, Glen Allen | $20 | Proceeds at this evening of games and fun will go towards American Heart Association.
  • “Sociology of Hip Hop, Gender Identities” Panel | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Tyler Haynes Commons – Alice Haynes Room | Free | Matthew Oware and Aaryn Green will discuss the evolution of gender roles in hip hop culture.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
  • Show Me The Body | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Canal Club | $30 | The lineup for this post-hardcore night includes Zelooperz, BIB, and Black Noi$e.
Thursday, Oct. 31
  • Halloween Bash | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7-11:59 p.m. | Bandito’s Burrito Lounge | $10 | Rock out all night long with Weekend Plans, Gabby’s World, For What It’s Worth, and Taylor Keith.
  • The Soul Rebels | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts – Camp Concert Hall | $10+ | Get there early for a pre-concert artist talk at 6:30, then enjoy an eclectic live performance from the brass band.
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Take a moment for smart shopping with winter holidays just around the corner. | Graphic by 6AM City
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News Notes


Biz
  • Chesterfield Towne Center is reportedly up for sale. The 1 million-sqft mall has been in Midlothian since the ‘70s. Brookfield Properties, the current owner, acquired it in 2013. (Richmond BizSense)
Holiday
  • The Day of the Dead is coming up, and several local restaurants will have specials in honor of the Mexican holiday. The holiday is traditionally observed with lots of food and drinks — see what local options you can expect. (Richmond Magazine)
Community
  • As October comes to a close, so does Pedestrian Safety Month. At an event last week, Henrico officials went over the work the county is doing to increase public knowledge on traffic safety. In the last several years, the county has lowered speed limits on 100+ roads, installed new crosswalks, and planned more pedestrian improvements. (VPM)
Watch
  • A group of high schoolers had the opportunity to visit the Electoral Board’s office to vote early on Friday. It was the first time voting for all of the students present.
Civic
  • A new candidate is uniting the city. Signs have been popping up around Richmond purr-ging voters to Elect Francine, otherwise known as the Lowe’s Cat. Francine, who rose to online fame on the RVA Subreddit, has yet to comment on her candidacy. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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Cause

See you at the Golden Hammers

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The award ceremony will be held at Hardywood Brewery on Wednesday, Oct. 30. | Photo via Hardywood
The 2024 Golden Hammer Awardswill be held at Hardywood Richmond on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The awards, which recognize the transformative power of design in the community, are awarded annually by Storefront for Community Design, and Historic Richmond. The ceremony spotlights the architects, builders, and community partners who are working to make Richmond a better place. Award categories at the ceremony will include honors for Best Restoration, Best Adaptive Reuse, and Best New Construction.
Tickets are $35

The Buy

The cowboy hat you’ve been looking for to complete this year’s costume, just in time for Halloween (it should ship fast for Prime members).
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: David

If you celebrated Halloween this past weekend, I hope you had a fun one. I sure did — I dressed as the little man on the Moka Pot on Saturday. If you’re still looking for a Halloween costume, then fear not. We’ve got 10 ideas for you.
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City Editor David was “the little man with the mustache” for Halloween this year.

Photo by RICtoday

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