The U-shaped design intends to integrate classrooms, offices + labs with specialty clinics. | Photo courtesy of VCU School of Dentistry
Last year, Virginia Commonwealth University received a $5.2 million planning authorization from the state to construct a new School of Dentistry. Now, design firms Kahler Slater and Hanbury are bringing the vision to life with new project renderings.
Aside from classrooms, labs, and clinics, a few notable features (accessible to all students) include a student courtyard, community garden, cafe, and five multi-purpose rooms suitable for university events.
The five-story, 312,000-sqft building will occupy the former site of Larrick Student Center at 900 Turnpin St.
VCU plans to create a new universe for students and patients. | Photo courtesy of VCU School of Dentistry
What’s next?
The Larrick Student Center is slated for demolition and relocation of services in 2027. Construction is anticipated to begin the same year, with an estimated completion in late 2029.
Hanover Tomato Festival | Friday, July 11 + Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | Pole Green Park | Free | You’re in for a plentiful harvest of tomato-themed fun at this Mechanicsville festival.
“Burial Tax” | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Firehouse Theater | $35 | It’s the weekend premiere of this play, which explores a chaotic reunion at a family lake house.
Saturday, July 12
Fairy Gardens: The Art of Miniature Gardening | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $75+ | The fairy fluttering around your porch needs a home, and this workshop will give you all the miniature materials necessary to create one.
Richmond Night Market | 5 p.m. | 17th Street Market | Free | Come together with community at this nighttime market, hosted on every second Saturday.
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Richmond Kickers | 7 p.m. | City Stadium | $25 | Get your tickets for World Futbol Night as the Roos face this Tennessee team — what’s good, NOOGAtoday?
Sunday, July 13
Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts | Sunday, July 13 + Monday, July 14 | Times vary | Free | Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free | Gospel Fest takes the stage on Sunday, followed by “Spongebob the Musical” on Monday.
Monday, July 14
Nostalgia at The Mayor | 5-8 p.m. | Mayor Meats | Price of purchase | Kansas-based Nostalgia Room is teaming up with Mayor Meats for foods like chile relleno, shrimp ceviche, and Salvadoran enchiladas — plus, a stacked roster of zero-proof cocktails.
Kroger is adding a gas station to its Carytown location at the International Shopping Center on West Cary Street. The development is slated to feature 14 pumps and eight parking spaces. Demolition will include an adjacent, now-vacant building formerly occupied by Starbucks and Baker’s Crust. (Richmond BizSense)
Community
Maymont is preparing for its 100th anniversary by collecting Richmonders’ “Maymont Moments.” If you have a nostalgic memory in mind, you can submit your story via text, video recording, or captioned photos. A new memory to make: See Shakey Graves at Music at Maymont this Sunday, July 13.
Ranked
Virginia ranked No. 4 on CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2025" list. The ranking considers factors such as the area’s economy, business friendliness, and cost of living. Wanting a crash course in Richmond’s business sector? Check out these leading industries. (CNBC)
Try This
Did you know that Richmond has Puppies + Yoga classes? 45 minutes of all-level yoga + 30 minutes of puppy play time. This Sunday, July 13, the class will feature a band of wellness-guru Australian Shepherds, and tickets are going fast. Classes are held at The Loft in Jackson Ward.
Pets
Speaking of dogs, Style Weekly is searching for the official 804 dog. We can certainly vouch for our readers’ Richmond-ready pups. If you want to put your pal’s paws in the running, be sure to submit by Friday, July 18, at midnight. Owners must be able to attend 804 Day on Saturday, Aug. 2.
This Polaroid photo captures a moment at Chesterfield County Jail, where a local social worker and flower designer have been providing incarcerated people with materials and guidance for floral arranging.
Read the full story by Style Weekly, and see how you can view participants’ floral creations at the Branch Museum starting today, July 11, until Saturday, July 19.
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.
Did you notice the Mayor Meats popup while browsing today’s events? I figured I’d explain a little further. Nostalgia Room is a nonalcoholic bar based in Lawrence, Kansas, and it’s hitting the road to visit us here in RVA.
Not only is the bar teaming up with Richmond’s Mayor Meats, but they plan to source sips from our nonalcoholic bottle shop, Point 5. Fusing the two cities, Lawrence-local chef Harrison Soelter curated the popup menu.
Pretty cool, huh? It’s the Kansas + Virginia collab we didn’t know we needed. If you’re longing for an outing or dinner plan for Monday, July 14, now you have one. More event details here.
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