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Event Spotlight
This Sunday, Hardywood’s outdoor patio will buzz with people, pups, and beer pours. | Photo courtesy of Hardywood + poster courtesy of Beyond Boundaries and Gaby Lachney at Trailhead Creative
RVA Right In My Backyard Festival on Sunday, June 8, will connect everything we love about Richmond’s outdoors scene (via carabiner) + pair it with a good cause. Join nonprofit Beyond Boundaries to celebrate its 10-year mission to increase access to outdoor activities for people of all abilities + economic situations.
Grab a drink, build community, and encourage adventure.
Asked
Asked
What new biz is developing this Church Hill building for a mid-June opening? (Plus, share your feedback after finding out.)
“My friend built a bench, exactly seven feet long, to fit in front of the store.” | Photo by RICtoday
A. Espresso bar B. Gift shop C. Bookstore D. Jeweler
Intermediate Botany | Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, June 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $264 | You can still reserve your spot for this three-part class digging into the roots of botany.
“Some Like it Hot” | Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater | $53+ | It’s a super-sized, heel-kicking, razzling + dazzling Broadway spectacular.
Wednesday, June 4
Senior Mornings: Watercolors on The Green | 8-10 a.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | Free | Beginner or artist extraordinaire — get a relaxing start to your morning on the museum lawn.
Thursday, June 5
River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Collegiate Schools Robins Campus | Free | See nationally ranked athletes hit the court at this top-class tournament.
Saturday, June 7
Seagrove Wood Fire NC Studio Tour | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Seagrove, North Carolina, Seagrove, NC | Free | Learn about the process of firing with wood and discover the extensive array of effects each potter renders from the atmosphere inside a wood firing.*
Share the love for local businesses affected by last week’s water crisis (2.0). Comment the name of a small biz that was prompted to close or limit operations. The next step? Choose one of those businesses for your next outing.
Mansion Monday
Welcome to the Love IslandRichmond villa.This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home just hit the market on River Road. The interior is magazine-worthy (hello, air-conditioned sunroom), but it’s the charming Italian-style facade, 10-car driveway, and saltwater pool that really grab our attention.
Outdoors
What’s that buzzing? Mosquito season is here, and according to Orkin data, Richmond ranks No. 30 on its list of cities with the biggest swarms — so be prepared for some pesky guests next time you head to the park.
History
The US Treasury Department has placed its last order for penny blanks and announced plans to stop making the one-cent coin. Production is expected to end in early 2026 for the coin first minted in 1793, making the penny nearly as old as the city of Richmond. Interested in some more fun facts? (Newsweek)
Watch
The armchair experts have spoken, and Virginia’s most popular TV genre is sitcoms, according to data by SmartMove. If you ask us, our favorite genre is local — and we’ve got some recommendations to add to your streaming list. (Mental Floss)
Active
Did you know? Rowing works 86% of your muscles. With Hydrow, it feels like you’re actually rowing on the water. Save $500 on Hydrow Pro or $300 on Hydrow Wave with code NOTES. Train with pros and row from home — shop the sale.*
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen since 2021 (even more in some states). As natural disasters like wildfires + hurricanes become more intense and frequent, insurance is more expensive and limited. Are you overpaying? Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you could save.*
Family
What was life on Earth like before humans arrived? Find out during “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” now on display at the Science Museum of Virginia through Sept. 1. Explore 17 fully mounted dinosaur skeletons, examine real fossils, and use augmented reality to see these ancient creatures come to life. Snag tix.*
Real Estate
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Joyebells even made an appearance on Shark Tank earlier this year. | Photo by RICtoday
Made in Richmond. Yep, that has a nice ring to it. We’ve rounded up 50+ businesses originating in the River City — but first, somecookie-breaking news.
RVA’s ice cream empire
You’ve undoubtedly seen Nightingale’s perfectly packaged ice cream sandwiches around town, tempting you on every warm, sunny day. Well, the Richmond-based biz is expanding big-time.
Announced last week via press release, Nightingale is slated to develop a $5.8 million production facility + corporate headquarters in the city, introducing 166 new jobs. If that isn’t the cherry on top of this homegrown guide, I don’t know what is.
If you see Nightingale sandwiches at the store, follow your intuition and grab one. | Photo by @sonyasfoodforthought
More Richmond businesses making waves:
Keya’s and Co.
This local potato chip company is led by Richmond-based chef Keya Wingfield, winner of the Food Network’s 2021 “Spring Baking Championship.”
Joyebells
This company’s sweet potato, pumpkin, and peach pies originate from recipes passed down for generations.
Belle Isle Moonshine
Moonshine is its specialty, but this brand also jumped into the canned cocktail game + sells merch.
An enzyme laundry detergent booster. Unlike in-wash scent boosters, this product’s all-natural + fragrance-free formula utilizes bioactive enzymes to break down smells that linger. Bonus: It’s safe to use on all clothing types and each package lasts for up to 64 loads.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Vodka, peach juice, lemon elderflower liqueur + champagne... What did New York Deli name this special-edition cocktail?
41.3%: Flirty and Fruity 29.3%: Peachy Keen 26.7%: Love in Full Bloom 2.7%: Picking Petals
🎉 Correct answer: Love in Full Bloom
We think that’s a perfect, wholesome pick for Dine Out for Pride week + we might have to stop by to try it out.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Notice something new? We introduced some new components + did some reorganizing in this morning’s newsletter. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a line.
