POV: You’re looking out from the stage at the Altria Theater. | Photo by RICtoday
Winter may be here, but a little snow and wind never stopped us from having a good time in Richmond.
That’s why we are loading up our calendar this season with live concerts, comedy shows, tribute acts, and theater performances. These are the 10 can’t-miss shows coming to The River City in January and February.
January
Dancing With The Stars | Today | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater | Watch celebrities break out their best moves, including Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik.
Taylor Tomlinson | Friday, Jan. 17 + Saturday, Jan. 18 | Times vary | Altria Theater | Prepare to laugh with this critically acclaimed comedian and host of “After Midnight” on CBS.
February
Dirty Dancing In Concert | Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center | Watch a digitally remastered version of the hit film and stick around for an encore party featuring a live band performing popular songs.
Melted Jellyfish Terrarium | Tuesday, Jan. 7-Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | PlantHouse | $25+ | Create whimsical air plant jellyfish using sea urchins and fishing line at this fun, hands-on workshop.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Fordham Rams vs. VCU Men’s Basketball | 7 p.m. | Stuart C. Siegel Center | $25+ | The Rams look to secure a victory against a team ranked near the bottom of the conference.
Thursday, Jan. 9
“Monty Python” + “Spamalot” Trivia | 7 p.m. | Intermission Beer Co. | $6 | Flex your film knowledge at this hilarious trivia competition.
Friday, Jan. 10
Daft Punk Night (18+) | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $12+ | Dance all night to techno and electronic hits like “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.”
🤝 Imagine the impact if we all volunteered on January 20
Presented by AmeriCorps
Join AmeriCorps in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering this MLK Day. | Photos provided by AmeriCorps
Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer.
For 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown as more people embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving the communities where we live, work, and play.
Richmond is under a water boil advisory until further notice due to outages caused by winter storms. This means residents should avoid using running water if possible. If water must be used, residents should boil it before any usage. (WRIC)
Weather
Sleet, icy patches, and snowdrifts may remain and create hazardous driving conditions throughout Richmond, says VDOT. The local organization is working to remove the snow and recommends using the 511 hotline for updated road information.
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And the winner is... Poppy. That’s the name that was officially selected by the Richmond Zoo for its newest pygmy hippo. The zoo reported 116,731 total votes, with 52.8% for “Poppy” and 47.2% for “Hammie Mae.”
Development
Superstars Pizza, a locally owned pizzeria, is eyeing a new location at 3401 Patterson Ave. The owners said they are looking into this building thanks to the great success the catering business has experienced, forcing them to expand to meet demands. (Richmond Biz Sense)
Sports
The University of Richmond’s women’s basketball team defeated UMass in Amherst for the first time in seven seasons. The Spiders trounced the Minutewomen, 82-52, and shot a scorching 51% from three-point land. They’ll be back at Robins Center to host George Mason on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.
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A highly-rated hydroponic growing system, so you can still have fresh herbs and vegetables in winter. We like this self-misting version, which avoids root rot and helps plants grow quicker. Hello, fresh leafy greens, basil, and tomatoes.
Happy Tuesday, Richmond. I spent my Monday snowed in, so this newsletter is powered by homemade coffee, fuzzy socks, an oversized sweater, and a dashof cabin fever.
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