Head to 322 W. Brookland Park Blvd. to peruse SCRAP’s selection of crafting materials. | Photo via RICtoday
Last week, JOANN Fabric and Crafts announced a company-wide closure, leaving many crafterswith hearts, unstitched. After 80 years of operation, JOANN was a wonderland for generations of seamsters, scrapbookers, sequiners, and more. Richmonders – have we got the new spot for you?
Enter: SCRAP RVA.
Photo by RICtoday
Located in Brookland Park, SCRAP is a unique version of a crafting wonderland, hoping to inspire new generations of creatives in Richmond.
With roots tracing back to 2010, SCRAP is a donation-run craft and recycled-material store — and a Type-B crafter’s dream. Shelves never look the same, prices vary with each item, and you never know what DIY materials you will walk out with. It’s… scrappy, if that’s not too on-the-nose to suggest. If you embrace the spontaneity, SCRAP has the potential to inspire you with every shelf-sweep.
Virginia Wine Expo | Tuesday, March 4-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Locations vary | $65+ | Explore a lineup of seminars, tastings, and classes leading up to a premiere tasting event at Richmond’s Main Street Station on March 8.
Wednesday, March 5
Botanical Art History: Becoming Part of an Enduring Tradition | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $30+ | Discover the history of botanical art at this immersive event including a guided library tour and special access to archived resources and artwork.
Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship: Round 1 | 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. | Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen | $15 | Kick off this year’s A10 championship and root for the next winner of the league title.
Mayo Island Park Community Meeting | 6-8 p.m. | Marvel Studios | Free | Gather with community members to discuss the City of Richmond’s plans for Mayo Island Park.
Thursday, March 6
Gallery5 Community Care Night: Presented by Scrap RVA | 6-8 p.m. | Gallery5 | Free | Gearing up toward this weekend’s Ren Faire fundraiser, help organizers craft Renaissance-style decorations like signs, ribbon displays, and more.
Southside Speedway — “The Toughest Short Track in the South” — is revving up for revival after the announcement of a 20-year-lease-purchase agreement between The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority and Competitive Racing Investments LLC. An on-site announcement regarding the racetrack’s future is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Opening
Utmost Co., a local streetwear brand, reopened in Manchester after several years of closure. Formerly located on Broad St., the retailer closed due to the pandemic and shifted its focus to online shopping. Show your support for Utmost’s residential return at 1312 Bainbridge St. (Richmond BizSense)
Richmonders
Root for local chef, Brittany Anderson, as she competes on Guy Fieri’s reality show, “Tournament of Champions.” Grab takeout from one of Anderson’s four local restaurants — Brenner Pass, Pink Room, Metzger, or Black Lodge — and tune in on Sundays at 8 p.m. on Food Network, Hulu, or Max. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Film
On Sunday, “No Other Land” won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The day before, Hard Light Cinema — a local event-organizer for cinephiles — saw record-breaking attendance for their screening of the film at Studio Two Three. Learn more about Hard Light Cinema, and catch their next screening here.
Listen
Check out “History Reinvented,” a local podcast detailing the history and development of Richmond’s gem of the James — Mayo Island. Prepare your thoughts for tomorrow’s Mayo Island Park Community Meeting from 6-8 p.m. at 300 E Main St.
Learn
Happily Natural has opened applications for The Central Virginia Urban Farm Fellowship. The 12-week training program, spanning from April to June, will teach the ins and outs of sustainable agriculture. Learn how to grow green spaces within your community, and be sure to submit your application by March 14.
Small Biz
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The Buy
The Buy
A cast-iron smash burger press. Made from high-quality cast iron, this grill press uses pressure to improve flavor and texture, get restaurant-quality sear marks, and speed up cooking time of fish, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
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