Warm wishes, Richmond. We are taking a pause on newsletters to spend time with our loved ones. We’ll see you back in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
🎁 To Richmond, with love
The Shockoe Project includes plans for a museum, a pedestrian bridge, green space, and more. | Renderings from the Shockoe Project master plan
It’s a beaut, Richmond, it’s a beaut. This holiday season we’re unwrapping a few presents you won’t find under a tree or in a store. From group-funded artworks to public grants and online tools, check out these five gifts given to Richmond through the years.
“Rumors of War” by Kehinde Wiley | Before being unveiled at its intended home in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Wiley’s 27-ft bronze statue was initially presented in Times Square. Funding for the piece came from multiple local donors — talk about a group gift.
That Escalated Quickly, a party game for friends and family who love quirky, interactive games. Work together to sort answers to a prompt from least to most intense — get it right, and everyone wins.
Hey there, Richmond! I’m Rilee, one of the managing editors here at 6AM City. Don’t forget to do something nice for yourself this week. Could be a quick stretch, could be your favorite beverage. We’re our best selves when we treat ourselves best, after all.
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