Check the fair’s entertainment schedule; there’s plenty to do aside from grabbing a funnel cake and trying your luck at the game booths. | Photo courtesy of Chesterfield County Fair
General admission (purchased online) is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for children 4-12, and free for children three and under. Plan a night out at the fairgrounds, open until 11 p.m. every night.
Genealogy Database Walkthrough | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Curious about your family lineage? Repurpose today’s lunch break with a guided exploration of databases like Ancestry, HeritageHub, and NewsBank.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Sculpting with Recycled + Scrap Materials | 7-8:30 p.m. | Quarry | $15+ | Quarry is back with another unique art workshop; this time, things get scrappy with sculptures made from recyclable materials.
Landon Elliott on Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30-9 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios | $15 | Experience Elliot’s transformative new album “Aftermath” from an intimate studio audience — like NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, but Richmond.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
You Too Can Canoe | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield | $10 + park admission | Open for ages six and up, use this as an excuse to spend your entire morning outdoors and on the water.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Farm to Table Dinner | 5-9 p.m. | Celeste Farms | $130 | Join Richmond’s Vegan Club for a four-course dinner paired with mocktails by Point 5 — friends, couples, and single diners welcome.
House or high-end resort? We’re heading west of Richmond to Manakin-Sabot for this 8,828-sqft market find. If the sauna shower, wine cellar, outdoor pavilion, and endless floor-to-ceiling windows don’t win you over, check out how many custom cabinets the kitchen has.
Pets
Talk about a golden opportunity — auditions are now open for “Air Bud Returns,” the latest installment in the beloved movie series. If you want to sign up your golden retriever, you’ll need to submit a video of their best skills. For the camera-shy dogs, 30+ dog-friendly ideas await in Richmond.
Number
60 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in Richmond during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
Asked
Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite local lunch legend. So far, Joe’s Inn is in the lead, just seven votes ahead of Christopher’s Gourmay Runaway.
Stat
73% of the corn crop across the US is in good to excellent condition — a 5% increase from this time last year, thanks to the abundant rainfall. Excited to try the cream of the crop? We recommend Cochi Loco’s Coronados con Hot Cheetos, street corn with creamy mayo, cheese, chili powder, and Hot Cheetos. (AgWeb)
Eat
When it comes to sweet treats, Mile-High Blackberry Ice Cream Pie takes the cake in Virginia, according to a new list of the most iconic desserts in the US by state. Hungry for a bite? We recommend planning a trip to Big Meadows at Shenandoah National Park for the real deal. (Condé Nast Traveler)
Tech
What’s that sound? Dial-up’s final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to RICtoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
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Click this photo for a roundup of Richmond’s newly opened restaurants, like Slack Tide Fish Co. in Scott’s Addition. | Photo by @sweetsauceblog, Sweet Sauce Blog
The Richmond restaurant scene is always buzzing. See what’s in the works and coming soon:
Bar Buoy, Scott’s Addition | Sept. 2025
This former Brenner Pass space is getting a Chesapeake Bay makeover, from the atmosphere to the Southern snack menu items.
Kobop at Väsen Brewing, Forest Hill | Fall 2025
The Scott’s Addition brewery is expanding south of the river and including a permanent space for Korean barbecue pop-up Kobop. The projected opening is summer 2025.
Lafayette Tavern, West End | Fall 2025
From the family that brought us Stella’s Grocery, meet the newest addition to the empire.
Morty’s Market + Deli, Northside | Summer/Fall 2025
Hearken to the flavors of central European regions with made-to-order sandwiches and high-quality olive oils to go.
Taco Vegana, Church Hill | 2025
Know someone looking for a part-time job? Join the Taco Vegana team to help them get up and running in RVA.
The Buy
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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.
The Give 804 campaign for student literacy kicked off at the beginning of the month, and it has already garnered $20,000 in donations according to the campaign newsletter — a stellar start to its $50,000 goal.
Remember, if you’re able to donate books, visit this map to find a drop-off location near you. I’m thinking of bringing a haul to Cafe Zata in Manchester and grabbing a coffee while I’m there.
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